Wessex Ridgeway Relay Rules…

1. Race to be held under UKA rules.
2. Under UKA rules, dogs are not permitted to accompany runners.
3. All competitors undertake the event at their own risk and will be required to sign a waiver to this effect as a condition of entry. Only declared competitors are allowed to run, and only for their own team.
4. Keep to the Wessex Ridgeway and East Devon Way trails unless directed to deviate.
5. Any incoming runner approaching a checkpoint from the wrong direction will have been deemed to be taking a short cut and will receive a half hour time penalty if it is adjudged he/she has gained an advantage.
6. Each runner shall be identifiable by their team race number - this must be worn at all times.
7. A wrist band shall be carried by the runner throughout the race. Although, at the end of leg 1 & 6 the wrist band will be handed to a marshal by the incoming runner, a marshal on the other side of the road will hand a new wrist band to the outgoing runner. Please wait until safe to cross these busy roads!
8. Each team must maintain a time sheet of handover times for their team. The completed time sheet shall be presented to the organisers at the finish.
9. In the event of becoming lost, runners are advised to retrace their steps to the last marker and try again from there. 
10. Each runner must have the race director's number saved to their phone, provided at race registration.
11. The Race Director's decision is final.

Safety Notes…

1. Follow the Wessex Wyvern, a GREEN DRAGON on a white disc or the Finger Posts.
2. The entrances to many of the car parks have been narrowed to deter travellers so beware.
3. Take extra care on all the road sections. 
4. Listen to the marshal instructions at all times - be aware of the changeovers at the A350 and the A37, please do not attempt to cross the road until instructed by the marshal.
5. When parking at the Leg3/4 changeover please park on the grass verge (see route description). This is private land on a working farm and the owner gives us permission to park.
6. Please follow the Countryside Code.
7. If there is an emergency, dial 999.