Declaration

• By entering the Sturminster Newton Half Marathon, I agree to these terms and conditions and understand the risks involved in the event.

• I confirm that I will be 17 years or over on race day and that I am medically fit to compete. 
  
  
• I also declare that I have no medical disabilities that will endanger me or others participating in the event. 
  
  
• I accept that I enter at my own risk and that the organisers and sponsors will in no way be held responsible for any personal injury, or loss or damage to personal property before, during or after the event. 
  
  
• I also accept that if I am entering this race on behalf of another person, I am authorised by them to accept these Terms & Conditions on their behalf. 
  
  
• I will also take the responsibility to ensure that they are aware of any further information provided about this race e.g. confirmation and race information emails.

Refunds, Cancellations or Deferrals

• The online entry system, managed by Race Timing Solutions, will close the day before the race at 12:00. If the race has not sold out, on the day entries will be available, subject to an additional £2 fee.

• All entries are non-refundable and cannot be deferred if you are unable to run. 
  
  
• The only exception to this is pregnancy. If you become pregnant between now and race day, we can offer a refund or a deferral for up to 2 years.
  
  
• In the unlikely event of a cancellation (by us), we will refund all entries (less fees).
  
  
• In the event that the race has to be postponed due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control, entries will be carried forward to another date (to be advised). 

Transfers

• You can transfer your number to someone else free of charge until 2 weeks before race day.
  
  
• To do this please login to your registration via the link on your confirmation email from in.Njuko.com and enter the email of the person to whom you want to transfer your race place. That person will then be emailed an invitation to register and pay the £2 fee. Please email entries@sturhalf.co.uk if you have any issues with the transfer process.
   
• Any transfer requests after this date cannot be guaranteed.
  
  
• Running under someone else's number without the correct transfer will result in a DQ.

Race Day Rules

• Race numbers will be available for collection on the day of the race between 9am – 10am at Race HQ on the Sturminster Newton High School Field. Please allow plenty of time as the race start at 10.30 am is approximately 500 metres from registration.

• Race numbers must be worn unfolded on the front of your chest garment and be visible, so that they can be seen by race team at all times during the race. The race number will include a timing chip, as the race is being timed by Race Timing Solutions.

• The race route is on public roads. These roads will not be closed to traffic and you agree it is your responsibility to cross, join and use safely any public road and that you do so at your own risk (marshals are not permitted to control traffic but will make best endeavours to warn approaching traffic of the presence of runners). Car parking of vehicles and traffic movement in car parks and crossing any roads in or near event venues is entirely the responsibility of participants. 

• You are responsible for recognition and understanding of event signage and symbols. These will be identified in the race briefing. 
  
  
• The course is not suitable for wheelchairs or baby joggers. Children may not accompany you on the race.

• Dogs are not permitted to accompany runners – the course is not suitable for canicross.

• Spectators cycling alongside or behind runners is not permitted.
  
  
• Earphones and headphones are banned in this race in line with UK Athletics rules for the safety of runners in all road races that are not closed to traffic.
  
  
• Anyone who has been found by a course marshal, race official or surveillance equipment to have gained an unfair advantage by intentionally “cutting the course” will be disqualified from the race. 
  
  
• Please note that the half marathon has a time limit of 3 hours.
  
  
• You are to abide by the rules and conditions of the race and to follow instructions issued by the race team. We reserve the right to remove, disqualify and ban you from current and future events for knowingly flaunting the rules, behaving in an unsporting way, being disrespectful, discourteous or rude to fellow participants, race team, general public or defacing/littering the natural environment. 
  
  
• If you retire from the race, it is your responsibility to immediately inform the race director or a member of the race team and where possible to retire from the race at a checkpoint or water station set up for the race. 
  
  
• You agree to photographs and video being taken at the event and that any images may be used without cost by the Dorset Doddlers in any media regarding the event and to market and advertise the event or any other similar events.
  
  
• Any personal belongings brought to the race are left entirely at your own risk – including in designated bag drop areas. You are advised to bring only necessary items and leave them securely locked in your car or in an agreed place/scenario with the race director for the duration of the event. 
  
  
• We are not responsible for any third-party organisations that may provide other services at the event (e.g. catering providers). You use these services at your own risk. 

Data Protection

• The personal information gathered when placing your entry will be used for administering the race such as contacting you by phone or email to check details or to correct an address typo for example.
  
  
• Users of this may include the race organisers and also any appointed third party such as the race management provider.
  
  
• Certain details such as your name, race category and running club, but not contact data, may appear on various results websites, results emails, text messages and could even appear in newspapers.

Disclaimer

• The Dorset Doddlers will make every reasonable effort to ensure all our events are run in safe environments.

• It is the responsibility of all participants to consider any known medical conditions and/or consult with a medical professional before entering or competing in any event.

By participating in the Sturminster Newton Half Marathon, you agree:

• to abide by the rules of the event and any additional instructions;
• that it is entirely your decision to take part and that you are participating entirely at your own risk;
• that you will participate in a manner that is safe;
• that any personal equipment you use is your own responsibility;
• to abide by the rules of the location; to accept that you will be liable for any damage caused (knowingly or
  otherwise);
• to behave in a manner that befits any sporting event, and that any misbehaviour may result in disqualification.

Anti-Doping

UKA is the national governing body of the sport of athletics in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the jurisdiction of World Athletics and, for Para Athletics, the International Paralympic Committee.

In line with their commitment to anti-doping, we agree that the principles of integrity, fairness, equity and respect are key values which are essential to meaningful sporting success. The illicit use of Prohibited Substances and Methods wholly undermines these principles and may also damage the reputation of sport and the health of athletes.

Entrants to our race should be aware of their responsibilities and acknowledge awareness of the UKA anti-doping rules and by entering, will agree to the following statement:

I agree to be bound by the UKA Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules. The UKA Anti-Doping Rules apply to entrants participating in the sport of Athletics, for 12 months from the date of entry, whether or not the licence holder is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK.

• UK Athletics Ltd (UKA) Anti-Doping Rules
• UK National Anti-Doping Policy