Wendover Woods 50^®

All rules are at the final discretion of the race management team. No challenges will be permitted.

1. There will be no unofficial runners. Unofficial runners will be banned from taking part in future Centurion events.

2. Each runners bib number must be worn on the front of the body and must be easily visible at all times.

3. Runners must follow the marked trail/ course at all times. Any runner caught deliberately cutting the course will be banned from taking part in future Centurion events. 

4. Each runner must complete the entire course under his or her own power.

5. Runners may not store supplies of any kind along the trail.

6. Each runner must be checked IN to all aid stations. DO NOT RUN PAST WITHOUT HAVING YOUR NUMBER TAKEN. You will be disqualified if you are not registered together with your time at every aid station.

7. Cut-off times will be strictly enforced. There are cut offs at EVERY aid station. Runners reaching the finish after the final cut off will not be listed as official finishers and will not be eligible for awards.

8. In addition to medical information provided by the runner during the online registration process, runners must fully disclose at race registration, changes to existing medical conditions and all prescription medications being taken.

9. Runners compete in this event entirely at their own risk including but not limited to road crossings and all other hazards of the trail. There will be a full waiver to sign at registration. Runners refusing to sign the waiver will not be permitted to start.

10. Littering of any kind will result in immediate disqualification. Runners caught littering will be banned from all future Centurion events. Littering will threaten our use of the trails and the future of the race. 

11. Any runner who is unable to finish the race must personally inform the aid station captain of the nearest checkpoint of his decision to withdraw. HE OR SHE MUST HAND IN HIS RACE NUMBER TO THE AID STATION CAPTAIN AT THAT TIME. This serves as official notice of a runner’s withdrawal from the race. Runners who leave the course without turning in their number will be classified as “lost,” initiating serach and rescue, for which the runner will be charged. 

12. Runners are responsible for the actions of their crews. If your crew are deemed to have broken any of the runner race rules or separate rules for crews, the runner will be held accountable. Your crew act on YOUR behalf and based on YOUR instructions.

13. Minimum Entry Age by distance in accordance with the UK Athletics permitting is 18 years of age.

14. Pacers are not permitted at any stage of the run.

15. Runners must carry the following mandatory equipment at all times:

There will be kit checks prior, during and after the race. Runners must carry the following mandatory equipment at all times. A time penalty of one hour will be imposed for any item found to be missing at any point on course. Please refer to this page for explanations on the inclusion of the below items. 

There are many options regards kit for fulfilling these requirements and those of other events. We stock what we believe to be the best options at our online store available by clicking here under the Mandatory Gear Section. Please ask us if you have any questions.

• Fully Charged Mobile Phone including the numbers for the Race Medic and Race Director (on the number you have given at registration)
• Survival Blanket: 1.4m x 2m minimum
• Whistle
• Waterproof Jacket: Gore-tex or similar, minimum 10000mm+ & must have sealed seams.
• Warm Hat - Beanie Hat or Buff (either are accepted)
• Gloves 
• Base layer or fleece top - This must be carried separately from the start and kept dry, for use only in an emergency. Starting in 2 layers is not a substitute.
• Any runner starting any loop after 1400 must take a primary light source/ head lamp out with them on the course - Minimum 75 Lumens
• Any runner starting any loop after 1400 must take a Back Up Light source out with them on the course - Minimum 25 Lumens

16. There will be mandatory gear checks at the start, on route, or at the finish. Failure to comply with the gear checks will result in disqualification. 

17. Runners are not to be accompanied by dogs at any time whilst on course. 

18. Runners must check in and have their time recorded at the END of each loop and before heading to meet crew or to their vehicles. 

Wendover Woods are used by, but not limited to, horse riders, walkers and mountain bikers. Please be aware of other people whilst you are running and be as polite and courteous as possible to them, making way when necessary, particularly to horses. You do not have priority over any other users out on the course, most will be totally unaware of the event taking place. 

RULE VIOLATION PROCEDURE 

Any protests to a ruling or of a runner to runner violation must be submitted by a registered entrant and must be lodged using the following procedure: 

1. Report the alleged violation to the runner or his/her crew as the incident occurs. Enlist a fellow witness to the alleged violation if possible. 

2. Report the alleged violation with the runner’s name and number to the next available aid station staff. 

3. Report the alleged violation in writing at the finish line to the race director. All protests must be submitted by 6pm on Monday following the race. Written protest must include the name of the person who lodged the complaint. 

4. Decision on all violations and rules is at the final discretion of the Race Management ONLY. There will be no challenges after that decision.