FAQs and T&Cs
Your completed entry form will be taken as your acceptance that Blast Running Limited 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
Every year we get many runners drop out in the run up to event, for all sorts of reasons.
Refunds - If you have purchased the refund protection then you can claim up to 90% back (event ticket only, not merchandise or charity donation).
90% Up to 3 months before the event
75% Up to 2 months before the event
50% Up to 7 days before the event
25% Up to 48 hours before the event
We have a no questions asked attitude, so please don't feel you have to be injured to ask for a refund. We get that life can sometimes just get in the way!
If you haven't purchased the refund protection and can no longer take part in the event we regret that no entry fees can be refunded, but please read on.
Transfers - we offer FREE TRANSFERS to another Blast Running event, to another runner, or to race credits which can be redeemed for up to 1 year. You must give us at least 7 day's notice before the event and please email blastrunning1@gmail.com with details about which event you are transferring from and your choice of transfer option.
Event cancellation - In the unlikely event of the event being cancelled owing to forces outside the organiser’s control, we will add a race credit to your Blast Running account to the value of a 5K which can be redeemed for up to 1 year.
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 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
This Privacy Statement sets out the data processing practices of Blast Running Ltd for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation and related legislation, through the use of the internet and the World Wide Web. Please read and agree to these terms prior to sending us your details in any electronic communications or for any online transaction.
We will take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal information. Of course, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.
Blast Running Ltd collects personal information from visitors to this website through the use of enquiry and order forms, and every time you e-mail us your details. We may monitor and collect the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of visitors to our site, and this information may be used for analysis and statistical purposes.
We will use the details you provide us for the provision of information about services, and for administration, sales and marketing. We will not disclose your details to other service providers and third parties.
By your provision of personal information to us, you consent to our processing sensitive personal data about you where this is necessary, for example health information, and are protected under the laws of the United Kingdom and other countries.
Given that the internet is a global environment, using the internet to collect and process personal data necessarily involves the transmission of data internationally. Therefore, by browsing this website and communicating electronically with us, you acknowledge and agree to our processing of your personal data in this way.
Blast Running Ltd respects your right of privacy. If you tell us that you do not wish to have your personal information used in the ways we have specified, we will respect your wishes. You have a right to apply for a copy of the information about you that we hold (for which we may charge a small fee) and to have any inaccuracies corrected by contacting us on blastrunning1@gmail.com
If you do not wish to be contacted by Blast Running Ltd for marketing purposes, please e-mail us on blastrunning1@gmail.com but remember that if you do so we will be unable to provide you with information about events you may have signed up to.