Centurion Running
Winter Downs 100®
11 Dec 2024
All rules are at the final discretion of the race management team. No challenges will be permitted.
There will be a full kit check at registration and spot checks at the check points and/or out on course. 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.
Needless to say this event is a significant undertaking at a time of year where conditions could be extremely harsh. Some runners will also be uncrewed, meaning that to level the playing field, everyone will need access to the same kit throughout.
Over the coming months we will release further information and clarification on the kit lists below. For those looking at options now, the kit listed in our Winter Downs collection here will all pass kit check and comes recommended by us.
This kit list is subject to change and alteration right up until the final pre-race communications.
- Mobile Phone including the numbers for the Race Medic and Race Director (on the number you have given at registration)
- Access to the GPX via either a watch or handheld GPS device
- Battery Pack (Minimum 10,000 mAh) and cables: Ability to charge on the move, your phone, GPS watch, Handheld GPS and/ or headlamps.
- Water Bottles/Bladder capable of carrying a minimum of 1 litre.
- Survival or Bivi Bag (NOT Blanket): This can be a Heatshield/ Surival Bag or Bivi Bag
- Waterproof Jacket with Hood: Gore-tex or similar, minimum 20,000mm+ & must have sealed seams.
- Waterproof Trousers: Gore-tex or similar, minimum 10,000mm+ & must have sealed seams.
- Synthetic or Fleece Mid-Layer
- Waterproof Gloves
- 2 Pairs of Warm Gloves
- Warm Hat (Buff not acceptable)
- Whistle
- Headtorch or Primary Light Source Minimum 200 lumens
- Second Headtorch or Light source - Minimum 200 Lumens
- At least one spare battery (or batteries) for both lamps
- Red Rear Flashing LED
- Long sleeved 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.
- Full length tights or leg covering - 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.
- Cup capable of containing hot liquid
- Medical Kit and Gear Repair Kit including minimum: Blister plasters, wound dressing, Tape, Scissors or small knife
- Money: Can be cash or card
Recommended but NOT Mandatory
- Windproof Jacket
- Primaloft Jacket
- Spare Waterproof Jacket
- Spare Warm Gloves
- Map
- Compass
- Anti-Chafing & Toilet Kit
| # | Rule | Runner Action | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | There will be no unofficial runners. | Unofficial Runners/ Running without a registration or Running under another name | Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
| 2 | Each runners bib number must be worn on their back or backpack and be clearly visible at all times. | Bib number not visible on front | One Hour Penalty |
| 3 | Runners must follow the course at all times - per the Map and GPX supplied in the pre-race notes. Any runner caught deliberately cutting the course will be banned from taking part in future Centurion events. | Short-cutting the route knowingly | At the RD's Discretion |
| 4 | Each runner must complete the entire course under his or her own power. | Receiving powered assistance ie. vehicular, bike, horse, or short rope from pacer | DQ and Lifetime Ban |
| 5 | Runners may not store supplies of any kind along the trail. | Storing Supplies along the trail | Two Hour Penalty |
| 6 | Runners can spend a maximum of 2 hours at any individual check point | Exceeding CP limits | Three Hour Penalty for every hour exceeded |
| 7 | Cut-off times will be strictly enforced. There are cut offs at EVERY aid station. Runners leaving any aid station after the cut off will not be listed as official finishers and will not be eligible for awards. | Continuing/ leaving aid station after cut off | DQ & Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
| 8 | Injection of PEDs or Fluids/ IVs by non-official race medical personnel | Injection of PEDs or Fluids/ IVs by non-official race medical personnel | DQ and Lifetime Ban |
| 9 | Littering of any kind will result in immediate disqualification. Runners caught littering will be banned from all future Centurion events. Please respect the natural beauty of our trails and the right of everyone to enjoy them. Littering will threaten our use of the trails and the future of the race. | Littering by competitor or crew | DQ & Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
| 10 | Any runner who is unable to finish the race must personally inform the aid station captain of the nearest checkpoint of their decision to withdraw. HE OR SHE MUST HAND IN THEIR RACE NUMBER AND TRACKER 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 search and rescue, for which the runner will be charged. | Not informing organisers of withdrawal from event | DQ and ban at race directors discretion |
| 11 | Runners are responsible for the actions of their crews. If your crew is deemed to have broken any of the runner race rules or separate rules for crew, the runner will be held accountable. | Crew who are found to be complicit in breaking rules and/or assisting runner in breaking rules. | DQ & Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
| 12 | Minimum age on race day is 20 | Providing false information relating to age on registration form | Lifetime Ban |
| 13 | Pacers are not permitted to accompany runners at any time, even for short distances. | Pacing | DQ & Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
| 14 | Runners must carry with them AT ALL TIMES the mandatory equipment required. | Missing Item of Mandatory Kit | Minimum of 1 hour penalty per missing item or DQ |
| 15 | 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. | Refusal to have obligatory equipment checked | DQ & Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
| 16 | Runners are not to be accompanied by dogs at any time whilst on course. | Accompanied by dog | DQ |
| 17 | We reserve the right to conduct pre and post-competition testing for any and all performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) listed on the current WADA Prohibited List. Any athlete who refuses to submit to anti-doping controls, if selected for testing, shall be disqualified and subject to a lifetime ban from our events. | Refusal to comply with testing if selected. | DQ and Lifetime Ban |
| 18 | Runners must at all times comply with any instruction given by race management, staff and volunteers. | Failing to follow official instructions. | DQ & Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
| 19 | Runners must not be crewed anywhere outside of an official crew point. | Being crewed outside of a crew location. | DQ |
| 20 | Runners must only have one crew vehicle (and no additional supporter vehicles) in any one crew point at any one time. | Being crewed / supported by more than one vehicle at any crew point at any one time. | Minimum of one hour time penalty. |
| 21 | Runners must not be in a moving vehicle at any time. | Stepping into a crew vehicle which then moves anywhere other than the crew point. | DQ & Lifetime Ban at RD Discretion |
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, his/her crew or pacer 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.
The trails 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. We do not have priority over any other users out on the course, most will be totally unaware of the event taking place. All gates must be properly closed after you have gone through.
