 Essential
Information & Regulations
Please read carefully.
VENUE
and DATE
Craighouse, Isle of Jura; Saturday 24 May 2008.
START
and FINISH
The Jura Distillery, Craighouse.
Start time: 10:30am prompt.
RULES
The race will be run in accordance with rules of the Scottish
Hill Runners (SHR). Non-compliance with the race rules or the specific
requirements of the organisers will lead to disqualification and/or a
ban from future races.
ENTRIES
The minimum age for entry is 18 years on the day of the race.
Entry Fee: £11.00, non-returnable and
should be made only on the official
form or a copy. Because of the severity of the course and in the interests
of safety, entry will be limited to 180. All entrants
must produce evidence of having successfully completed at least two 'A
LONG' fell races in recent years requiring comparable demands of fitness
and mountain-craft. If the organisers consider experience is insufficient
your entry will be rejected.
ENTRY
CLOSING DATE
When the entry limit is reached - enter early
to avoid disappointment.
SUBSTITUTIONS
No substitutions will be allowed on the day. A reserve list will be compiled.
Confirmation of entry status will be emailed / posted.
TEAMS
No team fee or declaration is required. To be decided on aggregate positions
of the first three finishers running for the same athletic club.
CHECK-IN
At the Jura Distillery between 18.00-20.00, Friday evening or 09.00-10.00
race day to receive race number and check card. ALL COMPETITORS
WILL BE KIT CHECKED BEFORE THE RACE STARTS.
EQUIPMENT
All runners must carry:
a) Whistle
b) Compass
c) Map (OS sheet 61, Jura and Colonsay 1:50 000 or Explorer 155, Jura
and Scarba 1:25 000). Black and white photocopy not acceptable.
d) Emergency rations equivalent to one mars bar (minimum)
e) Waterproof garments (preferably of bright colour) affording
complete body protection.
f) Hat and gloves
In addition,
a survival bag or mountain safety blanket is recommended
and may save your life in case of injury.
Non-compliance with equipment requirement
carries automatic disqualification from the race.
COURSE
See the Course page for the race
route and a description of the terrain. Prior reconnaissance is strongly
recommended. Checkpoints must be visited in the order stated. Runners
may choose their own route between checkpoints and accurate navigation
is often necessary. Checkpoints will be controlled by marshals. Race numbers
must be worn to the front and must be clearly shown or given to marshals
and other race officials on request. Runners will be responsible for their
own registration at each checkpoint.
MOUNTAIN
RESCUE
Will be in attendance at strategic points on the course
RETIREMENTS
Runners arriving at a checkpoint after the stated closing time (see Course)
will be compulsorily retired by the marshals. All retiring runners should
report to the nearest checkpoint (if possible), return by the safest,
direct route and must report to the finish.
REFRESHMENTS
Will be provided only at the finish in the Distillery Cooperage. Although
there are a number of lochans en route, most of the race is run at high
level and the mountains are dry. Runners are strongly recommended to carry
a drinking bottle and sufficient food to sustain energy over a long race
period.
AWARDS
Trophies and/or prizes will be awarded to the first three runners, the
first veterans o/40, o/50 and lady and to the winning team, along with
others depending on entries. All finishers will receive a certificate
and a memento of the occasion. The presentations will be made at the Distillery
after the race.
LOCAL
FACILITIES
Accommodation on Jura is limited and usually booked in advance for Race
weekend. Camping is free for race competitors and their relatives at Craighouse,
on the field opposite the Jura Hotel, with toilet and shower facilities
at the rear of the Hotel. Other sites on the island are also used but
have no facilities. A shop and café are available in the village.
TRANSPORT
to JURA
See Travel
CEILIDH
Organised by the Jura Hall Committee - will be held on Saturday evening.
JUNIOR
RACES
All age groups, starts from 11.00am. Entries on the day.
RACE
CANCELLATION/COURSE ALTERATION
The ISLE OF JURA FELL RACE ORGANISERS reserve the right to postpone
or cancel the race, to alter any part of the course, to run an alternative
course in the event of bad weather (see below) and to refuse entry. Their
decision on any matter of the race must be considered final.
ALTERNATIVE
COURSE
In the event of extreme weather, a shortened course will be run:
- Checkpoints
1, 2 & 3: same as full course
(Dubh Bheinn, Glas Bheinn & Aonach Bheinn).
- Checkpoint
4: GR496742 (east end of lochan)
- Checkpoint
5: GR513736 (inflow of burn into Loch an t-Siob, near boathouse)
- Checkpoints
6 & 7: same as 7 & 8 of full course
(Corra Bheinn and Three Arch Bridge).
Competitors
should note that this is a shortened version of the previous alternative
course but in bad weather will still necessitate careful and accurate
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