Trans Britain - Detail

Trans Britain is open to persons 18 years and over, and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. You should not register for the Trans Britain until you are absolutely sure that you are in a position to make the firm commitment to train and are sure that you are able to secure the necessary funds to comply with the payment of the full registration fee on time.

All competitors must agree to abide and be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the event and must also agree to supply all information requested by Go Beyond.

All competitors must agree to supply the required medical information confirming their fitness to participate. Go Beyond, its employees and correspondents reserve the right to refuse entry to any person without stating the reason.

Please read the following information carefully before applying

To complete registration for the Trans Britain, each applicant must submit the following documents:

• Completed registration form
• Completed payment
• A medical certificate
• An ECG completed by competitor's Doctor (to be dated no more than 30 days prior to the race) and brought to registration.
• Photocopy of competitor's passport indicating date/place of issue and brought to registration

You should only register for the Trans Britain when you are absolutely sure that you are able to secure the necessary funds to comply with the payment of the full registration fee on time.

Cancellations

In the event of cancellation the following will apply

1. Up to 60 days prior to the event 50% refund
2. Within 60 days at the discretion of the race organisers
3. The entry can be commuted to future Trans Britain events

The Go Beyond team will contact you as soon as your entry has been completed

Waiting list

Once our full quota has been allocated for the event, we will operate a waiting list. The waiting list is based on a first come, first served basis.

Passports and Visas

All overseas competitors must ensure that they have the relevant passports, visas, documents and other permissions to enter the UK. Go Beyond shall not be responsible or liable for any consequence of any nature arising from the competitor failing to ensure that he or she has complied with all such requirements.

Payment

2009 Entry Fees & Payment Process

Event prices include the features listed in the itinerary of the Trans Britain. The price does not include travel to and from the event, personal items, beverages, and meals not included in the itinerary, telephone calls and any items not specifically stated in the Road Book. All prices are quoted in Sterling and any exchange rate is applicable on the day.

Payment must be received immediately after applying; otherwise your reservation will be cancelled.

Individual Entries

Registration fee is set at £750 per person, which includes:

• Breakfast and evening meals
• Tented accommodation for six nights
• Gala Evening Dinner after the race
• General ground assistance (race village transportation)
• Medical assistance
• Water for the duration of the event
• Technical support
• Go Beyond Finisher Medal
• Trophies for top ranked competitors
• Free team entry for three individual entries

In order to register as a team, three competitors must first register as individuals. Team registration is free and includes:

• Listing of the name of the team in the official press documentation
• Official team placing/ranking during the race
• Individual placing/ranking of each member of the team
• Trophy awarded to the top team

Payment in full of £750 on completion of race entry.

Equipment

At registration, a full inventory of all personal items and equipment to be carried during the race must be handed to the organisers, and no items may be discarded at any stage during the competition. A competitor may be checked by a race official at any stage during the competition, and penalties will apply for any items found to be missing, or any competitor being found making use of equipment carried by other competitors.

Full list of compulsory equipment

The following items constitute Survival Gear and must be carried at all times. Penalties will be imposed for any missing items.

To be supplied by the competitor:

• Compass
• Clothing for 6 days of Ultra-Running
• Disinfectant (Iodine or Savlon)
• Head Cover (Cap)
• Head Torch with spare battery
• Knife (not scissor blades)
• Safety Pins (10)
• Sleeping Bag (optional ground-mat)
• Signalling Mirror
• Space blanket
• Suncream (P20 recommended)
• Sunglasses
• Rehydration Sachets (Dioralyte)
• Ultra-marathon Runner's Rucksack
• Whistle

To be supplied by Organizers:

• Tented accommodation
• Bottled drinking water
• Go Beyond Road Book

Mobile Phones

The carrying and use of mobile phones during the event is mandatory. Both phone and charger must be clearly labelled to avoid confusion both must be carried at all times by the competitor. One charging point per tent will be made available at all Race Villages, and it is the responsibility of the tent members to plan usage. Race Organisers will not be held responsible for lack of battery power, so economic usage of phones is recommended. All mobile phones must be switched off after 9pm (lights out) and any disturbance from ringing mobile phones will result in the competitor being penalised.

Note: For safety reasons a mobile phone must be switched on throughout each stage of the race.

Trans Britain Race Village is a mobile community, which will be taken down and reassembled daily at various stages along the route, as the event crosses continues. Once competitors have completed the daily stage, they must retire to the Race Village and not leave again until the start of the next day's stage. Nor must they allow entry to anyone who is not a registered competitor of the event.

Sleeping Arrangements

The competitor enclosure comprises pre-installed accommodation tents 1 per person.

Toilet Facilities

Mobile toilets will be available in our villages; however along the route competitors are expected to use their initiative. Remember that urinating in town areas or so as to cause offence is prohibited, and penalties will be imposed. Defecating on the course is not allowed, all stools must be done off course and buried or taken away.

Medical Facilities

A team of doctors, medical specialists will be on course every day and available at the Medical Facility in the Race Village. The surgery is open every morning of the event from 7:00am onwards on a first come first served basis. The medical team will be available throughout the race to attend to minor injuries, blisters, etc, which may occur as a result of normal wear and tear during a competition of this nature. Any major injury, as defined by the medical team, will not be treated on the course, and the competitor will be taken to a hospital or removed from the event at the discretion of the Race Director or Race Doctor.

Water

Water will be supplied at the start of each day, at the checkpoints, and at the Race Villages there will be water as well. Each competitor must manage his/her water needs according to water distribution. Never leave a checkpoint without water - in the event of getting lost, water reserves could be vital. Penalties will be given to contestants who abandon empty water containers along the course. Facilities for handing in empty containers will be available at all control points.

Food

Food is provided before and after each stage (breakfast and evening meal). During the stages competitors are required to carry enough food to sustain themselves and are required to complete the course in time to meet Race Village meal times. Should competitors wish to purchase non-alcoholic drinks, or snacks along the course, then that is permitted.

Schedule

A detailed schedule will be emailed to you shortly before the race.