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Terms and Conditions

The organisers cannot accept responsibility for any damage or injury other than as a result of Cambridge Fun Run's negligence.

All entrants must:

• beware of traffic, pedestrians and other entrants;
• abide by the orders and directions of officials and police;
• observe and obey all signs along the route;
• read and abide by the race instructions (see below) and ensure they are medically fit to enter the race; and
• be aged 18 or over.

By taking part, all participants confirm that they are happy for their names and any footage or photographs taken during their participation in the Fun Run to be used to publicise Cambridge Fun Run and BBC Children in Need generally, including television broadcasts.

All participants must write their name and details of any health problems or medication on the reverse of their official Cambridge Fun Run number, which must be worn on the front of shirts during the event.

Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in the Cambridge Fun Run should take medical advice from general practitioner prior to the event.

Cambridge Fun Run 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.

There is no requirement to wear fancy dress to participate in the Cambridge Fun Run. Should any entrant choose to run in a fancy dress costume, it is their responsibility to ensure that the costume is appropriate for the run and does not present any hazard to themselves, other participants or members of the public.

All team entrants must sign the disclaimer form (containing the terms above) before taking part in the event. The disclaimer form can be downloaded from the team control panel after registering your team. Race packs will not be given out without a signed disclaimer form.

Race Instructions

Teams

• Relay teams have 4 runners, each completing one lap of the course (1.1 miles);
• OneLap teams have 4 members who complete a single lap together; and
• Individual entrants can complete 1 or 4 laps, passing the handover tape between laps.

Fancy Dress may be worn by all (including spectators, marshals, visiting royalty etc...).

Race numbers

Each runner should wear a number on the front and back of the correct colour:

• Leg 1: Red;
• Leg 2: Green;
• Leg 3: Blue; and
• Leg 4: Yellow.

Road safety

Runners must run clockwise using the coned-off lane of the Science Park. Stay alert and take extra care at junctions and company entrances/exits.

Follow instructions from Marshals.

St John's Ambulance will be available, on site, if you have any difficulties.

The race

The race starts on the road in front of Cambridge Consultants Ltd (CB4 0DW). The handover tape is on Cambridge Consultants' forecourt and there is a funnel lane for the finish line.

There will be a warm up at 11.40am and the race will start promptly at 11.55am. Do not step into any part of the road until directed to do so by the Race Controller. Slow entrants please start nearer the back.

Do not run on the pavements or verges - stay in the designated running lane.

Watch out for the speed bump at the finish.

Parking

There is no parking at or near the Cambridge Consultants' building from 10.00am to 1.00pm so please park in nearby car parks.

Prize giving

Starts in the Trinity Bar at 1.10pm. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd team prizes for:

• Mixed Fastest;
• Men's Fastest;
• Women's Fastest; and
• Best Fancy Dress.

After the event

Please get your sponsorship cheques (payable to 'Cambridge Fun Run') to us by Friday 11 December 2009 and don't forget to look up your results on the website and upload your photos!

Wellbeing and safety

By taking part 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 taking part.

Preparation

You should try to get at least two weeks' preparation in for the event. It's only about a mile but that's a lot further than the distance from the sofa to the TV. Try walking at lunchtime, then interspersing a jog and a walk.

Medical conditions

If you have any medical conditions, are unsure of your ability to take part in the event or have not taken physical exercise for some time, then you should consult a doctor first. No excuse not to enter, you just need to be careful. Please write your name and details of your medical condition and any medication on the back of your runner number.

Before the race

Make sure you eat breakfast. Stay hydrated: drink half a litre of water throughout the morning. Warm-up slowly then gently stretch your muscles.

Run to finish, not to win!

Overexertion is dangerous and at best will leave you feeling pretty rough over the weekend so lower your expectations a little and enjoy your run more.

Gently cool down after the race instead of stopping abruptly.

Pay attention to your body

If you feel any of the following symptoms, stop running and alert the nearest race marshal:

• dizziness;
• nauseous;
• disorientated; and/or
• chest pains.

Traffic

We have taken all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of injury to participants, but you are responsible for your own safety.

You must comply with the Highway Code and obey directions from police and officials.

Ensure the cones are on your left hand side at all times. They do not guarantee the run route to be clear so you must stay alert at all times to the possibility of oncoming traffic.

Stay alert! The road is not completely closed.

Disabled entrants

You must inform the organisers of the Cambridge Fun Run about your disability before the race. We try to accept all entries (over 18) but we may have to refuse some for health and safety reasons.

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Registered charity England & Wales no. 802052 and Scotland no. SC039557