FAQs and T&Cs
Your completed entry form will be taken as your acceptance that Blast Running Limited and/or Catriona Bruce is not liable for personal injury or death when taking part in this event, save to the extent it is caused by our negligence.
Age restrictions
Under UKA Rules for Competition, maximum Road Running distances may be permitted for junior runners:
Aged 17 years 25km
Aged 16 years 15km
Aged 15 years 10km
Over 13 - Under 15 years 6km
Over 11 - Under 13 years 5km
These distances will also apply to multi-terrain races, which are generally held under road rules.
The parent or guardian of a younger runner may request for their child to take part and the decision will be at the discretion of the race organiser and the final responsibility will be with the parent/guardian.
Solo children
Please note that your minors are not the responsibility of the race organiser, neither on the course or at the start/finish area. There will be friendly marshals on the course whom they can ask for any assistance plus a designated meeting point arranged by the organisers (generally the finish area) but Blast Running cannot be held responsible for the safety of your child whilst you are not with them, either on the course or at the start/finish area.
Wheeled options -
Wheelchairs, Frame Runners and
Buggies
Please note that that not all of our routes are wheel friendly and if in doubt please just ask.
Please make yourself aware of the safety recommendations for your wheeled equipment including tyre type, pressure, tread and if you are pushing a young child then also follow all guidance on age recommendations for buggy running.
Dogs
Unfortunately our insurance will not cover this.
Refunds
No entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed however we do offer a deferment system to another Blast Running event OR a transfer to another runner OR a transfer to race credits - you must give us at least 72 hours notice otherwise no transfer will be offered.
In the unlikely event of your chosen event being cancelled owing to forces outside the organiser’s control, we regret that no entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed however we do offer a deferment system to another Blast Running event to the value of a 5km event.
Registration
All participants must collect their timing chip at the registration desk on the day of their event. The reg desks will close approx 30 minutes before an event start time, apart from the monthly 5K @ The Meadows Series which will stay open until 15 minutes before the start.
Runners will receive an event email in advance with details of the registration area.
Baggage
Unsecured baggage storage will be available at the Blast Running Gazebo. The event organisers take no responsibility for any items stored before, during or after the race however we will be there for the duration of the race.
Race Briefing
There will be a safety brief given to all runners 5 minutes before the event to go over any safety issues.
Runners’ Statement
Runner agrees to:
Follow the designated route, look at marshals in case any information is being conveyed, not to deliberately drop litter, not be aggressive to Blast Running event team nor other runners, return their timing chip at the end of the event.
Race Routes
We will provide you with a Strava link in the event emails leading up to your event.
Please follow all instructions from our event marshals as they are there to ensure your safety.
There are generally no cut off times for our events, we are here for community and support so any pace is welcome!
Water Stops
Water and Active Root will be provided during the events. If you can bring your own cup all the better but we will provide compostable cups too.
Results
Results will be sent to the runners as quickly as possible on the event date and they will also be uploaded to Run Britain Rankings.
Prize Giving
There are spot prizes for all races and a small prize for the fastest male and female over the line. We try to secure a sponsor for each event who provides the prizes *please get in touch if you would like your business to sponsor one of our races*
Race Limit
Our current limit is 800 runners per event.
Car Parking
You will be given car parking advice in the pre-event email.
Toilets
You will be given toilet location advice in the pre-race email.
Race contact
For any queries about the event please contact us through the website or call the Race Director, Catriona Bruce, on 07905167695.
Or find us on facebook or follow us on Instagram @blast.running
We look forward to seeing you on the start line!
GDPR
To view our GDPR please contact us and we will be will happy to send it to you.