Knowles Transport Hereward Ultra 2025

Race Rules

General Rules

1. The Hereward Ultra is a multi-terrain race held on the same day as the
   Hereward Relay and over the same 4 leg relay race course from Peterborough
   to Ely with checkpoints at Whittlesey, March and Welney. The overall distance
   covered is 39+ miles and the race is licensed by UKA. The event will be run
   under the UKA Rules of Competition.
2. March AC hosts the event and will provide the Race Director (who will also be
   the director of the Hereward Relay that may be run on the same day and on
   the same course).
3. A Race Referee will be appointed.
4. The start will be at the Embankment Sports Stadium, Peterborough and the
   finish at Ely adjacent to the Ely Leisure Centre unless Welney Wash is flooded
   then the 4th leg will be the 3rd leg in reverse i.e. back to March. (Runners must
   register with the Race Director prior to the start of the race)
5. The race is limited to 30 runners.
6. No entries on the day are allowed.
7. The race will start at 7.30am on the fourth Sunday in November.
8. Proceeds from the event will go to March AC.
9. It is the responsibility of each runner to ensure they are aware of the event
   rules.
10. Runners must be able to meet the cut of times for each stage as shown below.
    The maximum time allow to complete the course is 8 hours 45 mins. Anyone
    not meeting the cut off times will be asked to leave the course and hand over
    their race number as their race will be finished.
11. In the event of any dispute the Race Referee’s decision is final.
12. If for any reason the route or travelling conditions are deemed dangerous or
    parts of the course are flooded March AC has the right to rearrange the date of
    the race. No refunds will be given.
13. Dogs are not permitted to accompany runners during the race
    Safety Rules
14. All runners must wear a hi-viz bib with reflective strips.
15. The organisers and representatives take no responsibility for any injury,
    damage or loss that occurs during the race. Runners are advised to confirm
    their fitness to compete and if uncertain consult their G.P.
16. Road sections of the race will require adherence to usual codes of conduct,
    making use of footpaths where available and running on the left hand side of
    the road where no path exists, unless instructed otherwise by a marshal or
    signage.
17. Marshals and some directional arrows will be provided along the route but
    runners should read the race direction documents issued and familiarise
    themselves with the course and not rely on signage to navigate the course.
18. All runners must familiarise themselves with the course, we accept some
    runners may find they have deviated from the course, if this does happen safe
    routes must be followed until back on track.
19. Marshals will wear hi-viz tabards.
20. Marshals’ instructions must be obeyed at all times and failure to observe safety
    instructions may result in disqualification.
21. It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure it is safe to cross public highways and
    the Marshal is only present to assist. Traffic has the right of way on the public
    highway at all times.
22. The wearing of MP3 players, IPODs (or similar audio equipment) is strictly
    prohibited. This includes bone conductor head phones.
23. Medical support will be provided by M&D First Aid who will be on course. M&D
    First Aid staff will be supported by March AC’s own trained First Aiders. Roving
    Marshals will provide the communications link back to Medical Support along
    the route.
24. In the event of a runner requiring medical attention or help, Marshals will be
    able to communicate with the medical support for the event. The primary duty
    is on the runner to make himself/herself known to the nearest Marshal but any
    runner coming across another runner in distress must assist in whatever way
    they can.
25. Water stations will be provided at, or near, each of the Relay handover points
    at Whttlesey, March and Welney and at the finish. As well as water
    refreshments will also be provided for Ultra runners.
26. Spectators must keep well back from the relay handover points so as not to
    impede runners or block the sight of timekeepers.
    Facilities
27. Toilets are provided at Whittlesey, Welney and the finish. Public toilets are
    close to the March handover point.
28. Refreshments at the finish.
    Prizes
    A memento is given to all finishers as they complete the race.
    There will be a prize for the first male and first female.
    Eligibility
29. All runners must be 20 or over on race day
    Results
    Results will be posted on the March AC website www.marchac.co.uk and Hereward
    Facebook page as soon as practicable after the event.
    Individual Rules
30. Numbers must be worn on the front of hi-viz.
31. Runners must register with the Race Director prior to the start of the race.
32. Third party pacing is strictly prohibited and may lead to disqualification.
33. Any runner dropping out must report back to the Race Director or a Relay Stage
    Manager.
34. Runners must carry a mobile phone that they can use to contact the race
    officials should they encounter any difficultly.
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