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Race for Life rules

General

1. Race for Life is a women-only event. Cancer Research UK has the right to ask male participants to withdraw from the event.

2. Race for Life 2010 entry fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. Any participant wishing to transfer from one event to another can do so for an additional £5.00 to cover the cost of the production and distribution of their new Race Pack, administration fees and postage and packaging.

3. Race for Life is unable to accept any entries on the day. Due to health and safety reasons we need to make sure that events do not go over capacity. We also need to ensure we have contact details for all participants in the case of an emergency.

4. By taking part, all participants confirm that they are happy for their names and any footage or photographs taken during their participation in Race for Life to be used to publicise Race for Life and Cancer Research UK generally, including television broadcasts.

5. All participants must write their name and details of any health problems or medication on the reverse of their official Race for Life number, which must be worn on the front of shirts during the event. To help Cancer Research UK save money, please also remember to bring your safety pins!

6. In the case of an emergency Cancer Research UK may use the details provided by you to contact your home or office.

7. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in Race for Life should take medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event.

8. All participants enter this event entirely at their own risk and Cancer Research UK shall not be liable for any injury or loss that might occur as a result of their participation other than as a result of Cancer Research UK’s negligence.

9. Cancer Research UK takes all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of injury to participants during fundraising events. There is a stringent risk assessment process in place for each and every event which aims to minimise or eliminate the risk to everyone taking part. However, by taking part in this event, you acknowledge that there may be conditions or circumstances beyond our control that can lead to unforeseen risks. If you have any concerns or queries please contact us before agreeing to take part in this event.

10. Entry rules for participants:

Under 16s

cannot enter individually
must be additional entrant, where the primary entrant is over 18
must give contact details for a guardian
cannot enter as a Tesco employee

16 and 17 year olds

can enter individually
do not need guardian details
cannot be the primary entrant for multiple entries
can enter as a Tesco employee

Over 18s

can enter individually
can be the primary entrant for multiple entries
can enter as a Tesco employee

11. Only registered participants are eligible to take part in Race for Life. Adults and female children over the age of five must be registered by paying the entry fee. Women wishing to bring children under the age of five do not have to register their child and they can come along free of charge. Children aged five and over must be female and do have to be registered.

12. Race for Life is a non-competitive, non UK Athletics (UKA) endorsed walk, jog or run. UK Athletics (UKA) guidelines strongly advise that people of 15 years and under do not competitively race 10k distances and UKA do not permit entries for 15 years and below in their own events. Cancer Research UK will allow under 16s to participate in the Race for Life 10k, but they must be accompanied at all times by their parents or guardians and are advised to walk the 10k.

13. Any monies raised in connection with Race for Life must be passed to Cancer Research UK. You can:

Pay in online with your credit or debit card.

Call us on 0871 641 1111 with your credit or debit card details.

Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 6 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary.

Send cheques made payable to "Cancer Research UK" to:

Race for Life
PO Box 442
Northampton
NN3 6UU

Please note that we are unable to accept your sponsorship money on the day of the Race for Life event as Cancer Research UK do not have the suitable cash handling facilities to fulfil this process.

14. You have a legal responsibility to ensure that all sponsorship monies/donations received by you for Race for Life are paid to Cancer Research UK.

15. Calls to our hotline may be monitored or recorded to allow us to maintain our standards of customer service.

16. Use of our website is subject to Cancer Research UK's website terms and conditions.

17. All participants must abide by any rules, instructions and regulations displayed or given on the day of the event by police and officials.

18. All participants wanting to take part in a wheelchair must refer to the hotline or visit their event page on the Race for Life website to see whether the course can accommodate wheelchair access.

19. Unfortunately mobility scooters are not allowed take part in Race for Life events. The Health and Safety of our participants is very important to us and we cannot guarantee that each type of mobility scooter will be able to manoeuvre all Race for Life course routes.

20. Participants can take part in Race for Life with prams/strollers. All participants who are bringing a pram/stroller to the event should follow instructions given by the Area Event Manager and officials on the day to include starting the event at the back of the walkers to ease congestion.

A number of our courses at Race for Life venues are not suitable for prams/strollers. To find out if your event is suitable, check your event page on the Race for Life website or call our hotline on 0871 641 1111 before entering.

Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 6 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary.

21. For health and safety reasons participants arriving late must abide by the instructions and decisions of the Area Event Manager.

22. Due to unexpected health and safety reasons on the day, the Race for Life 5k or 10k course may have to be reduced or altered to accommodate unexpected complications (for example, flooding).

23. Participants' supporters and family members spectate at this event entirely at their own risk and Cancer Research UK shall not be liable for any injury or loss that might occur as a result of their attendance other than as a result of Cancer Research UK's negligence.

24. Any participant wishing to transfer from one event to another can do so. They will not be charged the full entry price, but will be asked to pay an additional £5.00 should they want to change their event. This cost will cover the production and distribution of their new Race Pack, which will include their new running number and event details. If you wish to transfer to a different Race for Life event, please call our hotline on 0871 641 1111.

Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 6 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers’ costs may vary.

25. Cancer Research UK respectfully ask all participants along with their supporters to refrain from smoking at the event.

26. Cancer Research UK respectfully asks all participants along with their supporters not to use aggressive or abusive language towards our organisers and volunteers.

27. Due to health and safety restrictions, at venues where two of our events are taking place on the same day, Cancer Research UK reserves the right to refuse entry to those participants taking part in the wrong event.

28. Participants can take part with their dogs at a wide selection of our venues. However, we would ask that you be a responsible dog owner when bringing your pet to a Race for Life event.

Please ensure:

Your dog is kept on a lead, under close control at all times, and any usual equipment (muzzle / harness etc) used to control your dog is employed on the day.
That your dog has a collar with a clearly identifiable tag.
You bring adequate water supplies for your dog to keep them hydrated.
If your dog fouls, please "scoop the poop".

A number of our Race for Life venues do not permit dogs on site. To confirm whether your chosen event allows dogs, visit your event venue page on the Race for Life website or call our hotline on 0871 641 1111 before entering.

Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 6 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary.

Race for Life 2010 prepay vouchers

29. Each voucher may be redeemed for a place for an eligible person (see above for eligibility criteria) in any one of the Race for Life 2010 events.

30. Vouchers may only be redeemed on the Race for Life website during the Race for Life 2010 registration period.

31. Each voucher may be redeemed by any person (who need not be the person who purchased the voucher) provided that person is an authorised recipient of the voucher.

32. Each voucher is valid in respect of Race for Life 2010 only and will expire at the close of the Race for Life 2010 registration period.

33. Participation in Race for Life 2010 will be subject to the Race for Life rules in force for 2010.

34. Cancer Research UK cannot guarantee availability of places on any particular Race for Life event.

35. Cancer Research UK will, on request, provide a full refund for vouchers not redeemed at the close of the registration period for Race for Life 2010. Refunds prior to the close of the registration period will be subject to the Race for Life refund policy. Refund requests must be received by Cancer Research UK no later than 30 November 2010. No refunds will be paid in respect of requests received after 30 November 2010.

36. Cancer Research UK reserves the right, in the case of force majeure or circumstances beyond its control (in particular technical problems with the Race for Life website) to modify, suspend or cancel the use of vouchers.

37. Cancer Research UK will not be liable to the voucher purchaser or any other person if a voucher is lost, deleted or stolen.

38. These voucher terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

39. The voucher promotion is run by Cancer Research UK.

Merchandise

40. If your merchandise doesn’t reach you before your event day you are entitled to a refund as long as your order was received 21 days prior to your Race for Life event date. If you have purchased merchandise with your Race for Life entry, we can only refund on the price of merchandise. Please call our hotline on 0871 641 1111 for further assistance.

Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 6 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers' costs may vary.

41. Refunds and exchanges can only be offered on merchandise returned in their original condition within fourteen days of delivery save where such goods are faulty, in which case you should send to us as soon as possible (and at least within six months) for a full refund or replacement. If you have purchased merchandise with your Race for Life entry, we can only refund on the price of merchandise. Race for Life 2010 entry fee is non-refundable. Your statutory rights are not affected by this.

42. If you have any queries or complaints about your merchandise please contact us on 0871 641 1111.

Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 6 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from residential lines. Mobile and other providers’ costs may vary.