Event Rules

For reasons of fairness, safety and responsibility people are expected to abide by the following simple rules. Remember, ignorance is no excuse and failure to comply may lead to time penalties or disqualification. Rules and/or the course may need to be modified in order to deal with unforeseen circumstances.

Categories

To make it fair to everyone involved we have made the decision that you can only win your category if you are in the Elites wave. This means to win any category you will not have had a time out at the kayaks.

We recommend that you look at times from last year’s event to see if you think you may have a chance of competing for the category title. Please do not enter the elites unless you think you have a chance of being placed in your category. Check what age category you are in and then look at last year’s times under the results page to see if you think you may be placed.

This next bit is important - Even if you beat a winning time by a lot, if you are not in the elites you will not be placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in this category. For example if you are in the runner wave and have a faster time than your category winner who raced in the elite wave, you will not win the category. The elite racer would still be placed ahead of you due to the fact that they did not have a time out option at the kayak transition.

Event Rules

On entering, competitors agree to a declaration to waive liability, confirm acceptance of the rules & agree to the release of personal images to the media and for event promotion purposes.

Note that international competitors must have the appropriate travel documents, visas & comprehensive medical insurance in place for this event. We do advice that competitors organise their own personal insurance.

You must reach the base of Errigal by 3pm, otherwise you will not be allowed to climb it.
Mandatory Kit must be worn or carried as appropriate and as specified
Follow the Road Traffic Laws
Do not trespass or cut corners – follow the event instructions
Checkpoints must be visited in the prescribed order/way
Do not cheat
Do not litter. Any competitor found littering will face automatic disqualification.
Respect the environment & local inhabitants
Assist any persons who are in difficulty (e.g. injury) as appropriate
The Race Director's decision is final

Look around you and enjoy the scenery!
Look after your mates and those around you
Stop and help someone who you think might be in trouble
Raise the alarm to the nearest marshal, or call Race HQ, if you think someone needs the event’s assistance
Carry the mandatory equipment at all times. It’s there for a reason
Cycle on the left on all roads and keep tight into the left especially on main roads
Drink plenty of water as you go around the course
Check your bike is in good working order before you leave it at the bike transition

DON'T

Be late for the bus
Worry if the clock is ticking and you think you won’t make the Errigal cut-off. Go at your own pace
Leave anything in the bike compound when you collect your bike during the race
Arrange for any food, gear or other items to be left for you or handed to you on the course. This will meet with disqualification
DROP ANY LITTER ANYWHERE ON THE COURSE
Use Ipod or MP3 - you will face disqualification