Before the race
- Make sure you are fit enough for the advertised distance and terrain.
- Read the event briefing and bring any mandatory kit, such as a head torch.
- Arrive in time to register, warm up and hear the race briefing.
- Tell the race director about anything that may affect you during the event.
On the course
- Follow marshal instructions and course markings at all times.
- Give space to walkers, cyclists, animals and other countryside users.
- Watch for uneven ground, roots, branches, gates, bollards and vehicles.
- Only bone-conducting headphones are permitted.
Weather and terrain
Trail conditions can change quickly. Choose footwear for the conditions, carry water when appropriate and expect routes to become slippery after rain. Events may be amended or cancelled when conditions make delivery unsafe.
If something happens
Stop to help a runner in serious difficulty and alert the nearest marshal. First aiders are positioned around the course and at the finish. In an immediate emergency, call 999 and provide your location as clearly as possible.