The basic rules are:-
Everyone runs the correct
route - any deviations due to errors in map reading etc. should not gain
an advantage. In general this is not a problem as the route tends to
stick to the shortest distance anyway. We all go wrong somewhere.
A baton should be exchanged at
each designated changeover point before the runner of the next leg can
start. (see note regarding legs 1&2 below).
The runner of the leg should
run the whole leg with the baton.
Each team decides who and how
many legs each runner should run. Each team should consist of a minimum
of 4 runners and a maximum of 6. A mixed team must consist of at
least two women.
It is not required to declare who is
running before the race start - someone usually hurts something during the
race and another runner ends up doing an extra leg etc.
It has been proved that the fastest way
to run the race is to change over whenever possible to give each runner
the chance to rest between their legs. If you try and run 3 legs in one
go you will be slower - but there is no rule to say you can't.
It is a very good idea to run the legs beforehand to
acquaint yourself with the route. If you are not good at map reading or
get carried away on the day you will go wrong. I am in the process of
running each leg with a Garmin 305 to record the route as a Garmin
course file which I will upload to the website. I would however rather follow a
route I know instead of having to keep stopping to check my wrist.
There are marshals at some of the changeovers but each
team is expected to time and marshal itself. Also other teams are
usually around to help if required.
note regarding legs 1&2
Your main runner runs off
and completes legs 1 & 2 as 1 leg - it's usual to send your fastest
runner off on this one.
Everyone else - bar
runner/drivers (i.e. if you have no dedicated driver for your car /
minibus) - just jogs the 1st leg in a social way . At Warblington they
then get into their transport and drive to the 1st changeover point
at Leigh Park.
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