"Safety is our concern and your right"

Policy statement

The Bishops Waltham Carnival Committee and the Race Organiser will do their utmost to ensure that all possible precautions are taken to ensure that you can enjoy the event with the maximum of fun and the minimum of risk.

We have listed below the actions we have taken or plan to take to ensure the safety of participants and spectators alike.

Route

The routes of the Road Race and Fun Run will take you along roads frequented by normal traffic. To ensure your safety, we have, as in previous years, applied for temporary road closure orders for critical sections. These road closure orders will be indicated by 'Road Closed' signs, and cones where appropriate and will be managed and enforced by the local police.

All road junctions will be manned by race marshals who will also be supported by police at key points on the route.

The race will be led by a police vehicle which will initiate the 'rolling' road closure and warn marshals of the imminent approach of the lead runners. Most marshals will be equipped with mobile phones and be instructed on emergency procedures.

Medical services

First aid cover will be supplied by the St. John's Ambulance brigade who will be in attendance near the start and finish points at the fire station.

The main race will be followed by the senior marshal who will be responsible for alerting the emergency services of any incidents.

All marshals will be instructed on emergency procedures and also most will be equipped with mobile phones.

Refreshments

Regular runners will be fully aware of the importance of fluid balance and need no reminders here of the importance of taking on plenty of water - particularly if it is a hot day. The novices amongst you are urged to seek advice from more experienced runners.

There will in any case be liquids freely available at the start and finish of the race. An intermediate watering point will also be set up at approximately the half way point, shortly after reaching the top of the long hill climb.

Your responsibility

Remember that your safety is also dependent upon you acting responsibly. Please ensure that you obey all the instructions which may be given to you by race officials or the police. Keep a sharp eye out for the possibility of a motorist who either does not see, or chooses to ignore the barriers and road closed signs.

Make sure you are physically fit enough to run the course - you should be able to complete it in not more than 50-60 minutes. Ensure that you wear suitable footwear and appropriate clothing for the conditions.