ZIG ZAG RUNNING

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By entering an event organised by Zig Zag Running Ltd participants agree to the following terms and conditions;
 

Our (Zig Zag Running) events are held under the rules and regulations as set out below and you confirm you will abide by these rules.
 

• You are over the age of 18 on the day of the event.

• You are fully aware of the potential and actual risks associated with participation is these events and that on event day you are medically fit to take part

• You participate entirely at your own risk and agree not to take part if you are unwell or injured.

• You agree not to hold the organisers, marshals, volunteers, sponsors or any associated company or organisation working within the framework of the event (to the extent permitted by law) liable for any personal injury, sickness or accident suffered, nor the loss of any property on the course, changing areas or at the event basecamp.

• You understand that the entry fee is non-refundable but there are transfer options available (see below).
   

​Transferring your entry to another event in the diary:

• You can transfer your entry onto a different event for free if there are 7 clear working days until the event start.

• If there are less than 7 days but more than 2 days before the event, you can request a transfer.  The cost of this transfer is £10 and will need to be paid directly to Zig Zag Running.  At the time of transfer request, you will be asked to select the event being transferred onto.  We do not hold spaces as “credits”.  Please note your transfer will also need to be to an event on a like for like basis e.g. 6 hour challenge to 6 hour challenge.

• If its less than 48 hours to the start of the event, your remaining option at this time, is to run the event virtually within 3 months of the event date, send in a screenshot and a medal will be posted out to you.
   

Rules relevant to the day of the event

• All participants must register their attendance on the day and collect their race number (race bib) before the start of the event.  Race bibs contain a trainer tear off with a chip, and these must be applied to the trainer, shiny side up, prior to the race commencement.  These chips allow for accuracy of start and completion time.  Any wrong placement may lead to a result not being recorded.

• All participants must attend the race briefing to be held 10 minutes before the race start. The briefing will give additional safety and course information and is compulsory for all participants.

• Ensure your race number and trainer tag is worn at all times and is clearly visible for the duration of the race.

• Agree to and follow any instructions given by event officials / marshals

• You agree to not drop litter on the course and use the bins provided at Race HQ or bins that are located on the course.

• You agree to give the right of way to cyclists and to members of the public where appropriate to the venue.

• The time limit for each event will be specified in the written material associated with the event.  We reserve the right to amend the time limit for the event on the day of the event in exceptional circumstances, for instance but not limited to expected inclement weather conditions.

• Any participant who retires during the event must inform a member of the event team or ring the Race Director mobile number (on the bottom of the race bib).

• The wearing of music devices or devices requiring headphones is detailed within the race briefing document specific to the venue. Some venues utilise open roads and therefore only bone conductors are permitted.  Please ensure you check this prior to race day should you not own bone conductors.
   

Other rules

• By entering all participants have expressly given their permission for photographs or films to be taken during the events and hereby have given permission and the right to Zig Zag Running to use such media for publicity or to promote future events.

• Zig Zag Running reserves the right to alter or amend race information or rules before the event and publish any changes via email notification.

• In the unlikely occasion that an event has to be cancelled, delayed or postponed due to circumstances outside of our control, such as extreme weather or instruction from Emergency Services, no refunds will be payable.  Your entry will be automatically rolled over to the following year.  If this date is not suitable, participants have the option to contact Zig Zag Running to discuss alternative options.
   

GDPR and email marketing​

On entering a race, we will collect certain information about you which may include your name, date of birth, gender, email address, postal address, details of your running or athletic club membership, medical conditions and telephone numbers. This information is required for insurance and permit requirements.  It is essential that the emergency contact is someone other than yourself.

We will use the information provided to keep you updated on items pertaining to the specific event you have entered.

We will utilise your core information of name and gender when publishing the results from the event.

In some instances we may contact you outside the remit of the event to promote to you, further events and offers that may be of interest.  Should you not wish to receive this type of additional contact, you can contact us to be removed from the data list.

 

Any queries relating to the content above should be directed via email to events@zigzagrunning.co.uk