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Rhayader Round The Lakes
 

Road Race Rules 

The 30km and 10km road races are run entirely by volunteers.

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We adhere to Welsh Athletics rules and ask entrants to help us keep these races enjoyable with minimal disruption to the people who live and work in Rhayader and the Elan Valley by abiding by the simple and common-sense rules below.

Race Entry: ​​

  • The age limit for the 30km race is 18 years and for the 10km race 15 years.

  • The OPEN category is open to anyone to enter. The FEMALE category is open to females defined as born female or assigned female at birth.

  • Registration is via an on-line system (currently Rider HQ). 

  • Membership of Welsh, English or Scottish Athletics entitles the entrant to a £2 discount on the entry fee. Membership number is required to claim this discount.

  • Running club membership does not entitle the entrant to a discount

 

Altering your entry

  • There is NO OPTION TO DEFER or REFUND your place to a future year.

  • Entrants to the 30km race can swap to the 10km race, but no refund will be given. 

  • Entrants to the 10km can swap to the 30km race but will have to pay the difference in entry fee.

  • Please swap races on-line in RiderHQ. Do not turn up and run in a race you are not entered for as this skews our race results.

  • The cut-off date to swap races, alter your details or substitute another runner is the closing dating for entries, ( entries close three weeks and one day before race day)

  • It is the responsibility of entrants to ensure their entry information is correct themselves using the online entry system Rider HQ https://www.riderhq.com/login  

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Race fee includes:

  • Some changing facilities at Rhayader Leisure Centre - please see their website for details of facilities https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/rhayader-leisure-centre/ )

  • A secure bag-drop at Rhayader Leisure Centre, this is run by a local voluntary sector group. The bag drop is free but donations always welcomed

  • Km markers and route marshalled by totally awesome volunteers

  • 30km has 4 water stations providing:

    • Water + sweets.

    • We do not provide gels.

  • 10km - 1 water station providing: 

    • Water

    • We do not provide gels.

  • Chip timing 

  • A bespoke medal 

  • Prizes for open and females in the following categories:

    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd over the finishing line

    • 1st in V40 - V75 years in 5 year increments

    • 1st local defined as living in LD6 or member of Rhayader Running Club

  • Portaloos around course 

  • Access to First Aid vehicles along route

  • Lead and sweep vehicles

  • Lead motorcycle rider

  • Emergency comms coverage from Raynet Wales

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START Times from The Smithfield Market, North Street, Rhayader, LD6 5BU

  • The 10km race starts at 11.15am

  • The 30km race starts at 11.30am

  • There is no cut off time for either race but the Race Committee reserves the right to use the sweep vehicle / runner to withdraw participants who are taking so long to complete the distance that they are putting themselves or the marshals at risk.​

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Race Cancellation

  • The Round the Lakes Committee reserve the right to cancel the race at short notice for reasons relating to changes in national guidance relating to COVID-19, weather, safety or other unforeseeable conditions that may present danger for the participants and the race staff.

  • In the event of the Committee cancelling the event, we would offer a rearranged event, deferral or refund tbc depending on the circumstances.

  • Cancellation will be based on the following criteria:

  • Will competitors, supporters and marshals be able to travel safely to Mid Wales?

  • Will we be able to guarantee the safety of runners, marshals and the emergency services during the races?

  • Can the ambulance and paramedics travel safely around the course?​

 

Keeping our environment clean

  • You must NOT leave any litter or human waste along the way. Please carry empty gels and other litter with you to the next water station where there are bins. 

  • Water cups must be left at the water station; please do not take them and throw them along the route as it can be a challenge for our volunteers to collect cups especially if it is windy.

  • Littering the course may result in disqualification.

 

Your safety

  • Please make sure you train for the race you have entered and that you are fit and healthy enough to run the distance. This is your responsibility not the organisers.

  • Roads will NOT BE CLOSED for either race – entrants must be aware of and abide by highway rules. 

  • In ear or over ear head phones are NOT permitted and anyone seen using them will be disqualified. 

  • Bone conducting ear phones are permitted.

  • Entrants should be prepared to dress appropriately for cold and wet weather particularly for the 30km race which reaches over 1500ft above sea level.

  • Participants must wear their race numbers clearly visible on their front (i.e not on your leg) – if we can’t see your number you may be disqualified.

  • Entrants should assist each other to ensure their own safety and that of others.

 

What happens if I can’t complete the distance?

  • The organisers are not responsible for illness or injury to entrants when travelling to or from the race or during the race. Entrants are encouraged to seek the assistance of race volunteers in the event of an accident or illness.

  • If you sustain an injury or can’t complete the course, try to make this decision at a water station where our volunteers will be able to call for assistance.

  • If you are not near a water stop, give your name and race number to another runner and ask them to go ahead and call for assistance at the next water stop.

  • Assistance available at water stops will include:

    • Use of mobile phone or radio contact with Race HQ + First Aid.

    • Access to first aid via St John’s Ambulance.

    • Access to emergency aid through the normal channels (ie 999 call)

    • Access to a vehicle to sit in plus a ‘Welfare box’ to keep you warm + hydrated.

    • We may be able to help you get back to Race HQ but we cannot guarantee transport unless you are injured.

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A little bit more common sense

  • Receiving outside assistance from anyone not registered for the race is prohibited, except in emergencies. 

  • Cyclists must go against the flow of runners to avoid any accusations of pacing, any runner found or appearing to be assisted by anyone on a cycle or car will be automatically disqualified.

  • Each participant must be considerate to other participants and local residents.

  • Participants who are unwilling to abide by the race rules will be disqualified.

  • Participants shall behave politely toward all race volunteers and abide by their guidance and instructions.

 

Rights of the organisers

  • The organisers are not responsible for any outside influence on the runners. This applies to meteorological conditions, natural disasters, the passage of persons and vehicles and any other unexpected event liable to affect the participants.

  • Entrants always act on their own responsibility, even when receiving the assistance of race volunteers.

  • The organisers may stop and disqualify any entrant:

  • Not wearing the appropriate clothing for the conditions.

  • Causing danger to themselves and/or to other people.

  • Does not comply with the race rules.

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Complaints

  • Entrants who consider that their rights have been infringed may lodge a complaint with the Committee.

  • Complaints must be received in writing by the Race Organiser at the Race start on race day.

  • Complaints are dealt with on the spot by a committee of three persons, after consulting with those involved.

Rhayader Round the Lakes Volunteer Committee rhayaderroundthelakes@gmail.com

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