These conditions may be amended if circumstances require it

All events

Participants should remember at all times that Newmarket is the main training centre for thoroughbred racehorses in the UK and that they are privileged to have use of the Racecourse and Heath facilities.

All walkers, their helpers and supporters, in whichever event  they choose to participate, do so at their own risk and must sign the entry application form acknowledging that The New Astley Club, Jockey Club Estates and the Newmarket Racecourses Trust cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss that they may sustain by taking part.

Entries must be made on the official entry from and will not be accepted without the appropriate entry fee and a stamped addressed envelope.  Entries are limited and will close when the allocation of places has been reached, or Saturday 20^th June 2009.

The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entries to any of the events and the event referee’s decision is final in any dispute.

General Information   
Medical  Any participant who is not a regular exerciser, or who has any doubts about their health, is advised to have a medical check up before embarking upon any training or preparation for an event or participating in one.   
First Aid cover will be available throughout the duration of the Walks

Challenges and Races/Time Trials

The Course (for both events) has yet to be finalised, but it will be a road surface. The circuit used for the 20 to 100 miles challenges will be 2 miles. 

Challenges, Races/Time trials will be judged by officers of the Race Walking Association and any participant not complying with the definition “Walking is a progression so made by steps that unbroken contact with the ground is maintained ie: the advancing foot must make contact with the ground before the rear foot leaves it” will be disqualified.

further conditions and information appertaining to the

Twenty to One Hundred Mile Challenges

The minimum ages for participants are:

The One hundred Mile Challenge incorporates the RWA National Long Distance Individual and Team championships and is also a Centurions’ qualifying event and includes a team race of three to score.

The minimum age for entrants in the 100 mile challenge is 20 years.

Designated Feeding/Refreshment Zones    There will be two Designated Feeding/Refreshment Zones. The organisers will provide a feeding station in Zone One and the other, Zone Two will be allocated for personal attention. PLEASE NOTE: Walkers receiving refreshment outside the zones will be disqualified.

Walkers with special dietary requirements MUST make their own provision

Walkers’ Attendants    An area for Walkers’ Attendants to camp over the night of 11^th July ONLY!  will be allocated adjacent to Feeding/Refreshment Zone Two. Access to the site, because of safety issues, will not be permitted before 1pm on the 11^th July.

Please note that BBQs are NOT permitted