Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run 2024
General Conditions of Entry to Mini and Junior Great Run Events (© Nova International Ltd)
In these Conditions the following definitions shall apply:
“Agreement” – the agreement between you and Nova International Limited comprised of the Event Conditions and these Conditions of Entry;
“Event” – the event organised by Nova International Limited;
“Event Conditions” – the terms and conditions, in addition to these Conditions of Entry, provided to you by Nova International Limited in respect of the Event;
“Event Date” – the date of the Event, as specified in the Event Conditions;
“Fee” – the fee payable by you to Nova International Limited in consideration of your participation in the Event, as specified in the Event Conditions;
“we”, “Great Run” – means Nova International Limited trading as Great Run;
“you” – Means the parent or guardian aged over 16 for whom you are responsible;
“your child / dependant” – means the Event participant, aged under 16;
“Competition Rules” – the laws, rules, and regulations of British Athletics and any other relevant governing body including but not limited to World Athletics.
Nova International Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (company number 3300783). Great Run is a trading name of Nova International Limited. Nova International Ltd is the merchant selling entries in the Event.
1.ENTRY
1.1 By submitting your application and paying the Fee you are agreeing to enter your child/dependant into the Event and also agree to abide by these Conditions of Entry, the Event Conditions and any instructions given to you by the organisers and officials of the Event.
1.2 Included within the Junior run pack will be an electronic chip to record your time, this should be used in accordance with the instructions in the information pack. Electronic chips will not be sent to Mini entrants.
1.3 Participants in the run are subject to the Competition Rules. If there is any conflict between the Competition Rules and the Agreement, the Agreement shall apply to the extent of the conflict.
1.4 An entrant shall be deemed to have made him/herself/their self, familiar with, and agreed to be bound by the UK Athletics Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules. The UK Athletics Anti-Doping Rules apply to entrants participating in the sport of Athletics, for 12 months from the date of entering the event, whether or not the participant is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK.
2. CHANGE OF ADDRESS
2.1 If your address and/or other contact details change after you have submitted your Event application, you can contact us here.
Approximately 3 weeks before the Event your run pack will be sent to the address held at that point. If you have any queries regarding this please contact us here with details of your old and new addresses and your child / dependants date of birth.
2.2 We take no responsibility for items lost or misplaced in the post or, if you fail to comply with condition 2.1, for items despatched to the wrong address.
3. EVENT SAFETY
3.1 At all times during the Event your child / dependant must adhere to all instructions given by the Event officials.
3.2 It is your responsibility to ensure that your child/dependant has the correct equipment, footwear and clothing for the Event, taking the weather conditions into account.
3.3 your child / dependant is not permitted to be accompanied by your pets or other animals when participating in the Event.
3.4 Participation in the Event is personal to your child / dependant; you are strictly prohibited from swapping, selling or transferring the place in the Event or allowing any other person to wear the Event number. If you are found to be in breach of this Condition 3.4 we reserve the right to exclude your child / dependant from participation in future Events
3.5 Your child / dependant is not permitted to use the following items in the Event:-
3.5.1 roller skates;
3.5.2 wheel barrows;
3.5.3 electric or motorised wheelchairs
3.5.4 cycles; or
3.5.5 any other item that could potentially inhibit the flow or safety of other participants or which we, in our reasonable opinion, deem may cause danger or risk of danger to your child / dependants or other participants.
3.6 Your child / dependant will only be permitted to wear fancy dress costumes for certain Events as expressly stated in the Event Conditions, and in any event we reserve the right to prevent your child / dependant from participating in the Event if we determine in our sole discretion that the fancy dress outfit may cause danger or risk of danger to other participants.
3.7 This Event is staged on closed roads. The running course will be on the highway, allowing full use of the space delineated by kerb edges, barriers or cones and tape. You should not run on the footpath, verges or central reservation. Such areas may contain permanent street furniture and or temporary works or hazards, so for your own safety all runners are instructed to stick to the highway.
3.8 You warrant to Nova International Limited that your child / dependant will be on the Event Date, sufficiently fit and healthy to participate in the Event unaided and in accordance with the Agreement. If you are in any doubt we recommend that you take your child / dependant to seek medical advice.
4. EVENT EJECTION
4.1 We reserve the right to refuse entry to the Event or to ask your child / dependant to cease participation if:
4.1.1 Your child / dependant fails to follow instructions given by Event officials;
4.1.2 Your child / dependant attempts to participate in the Event in a manner that we, acting reasonably, believe:-
(a) may cause injury to your child / dependant;
(b) may cause injury to another participant;
(c) may damage or harm the environment;
(d) is likely to cause offence; or
(e) otherwise causes a risk or potential risk to health and safety including any failure, in whole or in part, to comply with the restrictions in Condition 3 (Event Safety);
4.1.3 in our opinion your child / dependant is unfit to participate in the Event due to:-
(a) the consumption of alcohol;
(b) the use of drugs;
(c) an injury or illness; or
4.1.4 your child / dependant fails to arrive at the start location at the specified time; or
4.1.5 your child / dependant is unable to make sufficient progress in the Event to allow him / her to complete the event in line with timelines set by Event officials, as identified by the last support vehicle.
4.1.6 your child / dependant takes part in any ambush marketing activity
5. CANCELLATION BY YOU
5.1 You should inform Nova International Limited immediately, by contacting us here if you incur an injury or develop a medical condition which prevents you from participating in the Event and need to withdraw. Refunds will be accepted (as a result of injury or medical condition) at least six weeks prior to the event otherwise we will be unable to stop your run pack being sent. After this time no refund will be offered. Refunds will not be possible for any other eventuality.
All Entries are non-transferable either to a different participant or to subsequent Great Run events in future years.
5.2 We reserve the right to retain £5.00 from any refund given in accordance with condition 5.1 as a contribution to administration costs
6. CANCELLATION BY NOVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
6.1 We may cancel the Event if circumstances beyond our reasonable control arise, including, without limitation, war, civil or political unrest, terrorism or inclement weather conditions.
6.2 In such circumstances:
6.2.1 We will endeavour to stage the Event at a later date either at the same venue or at an alternative venue. Any changes to the Event will be communicated to you at the earliest possible time.
6.2.2 You will have the right to take part in the re-staged Event;
6.2.3 If you are unable to take part in the re-staged Event you will receive a refund of the standard entry fee only.
6.3 If we are unable to reorganise the event in accordance with Condition 6.2.1 you will receive a refund of the standard entry fee only.
6.4 If you are refunded under Condition 6.2.3 or Condition 6.3 then Nova International Limited reserve the right to retain £5.00 from the refund of the Fee as a contribution to administration costs.
6.5 In the event of ongoing national restrictions preventing the Event taking place as planned, we will endeavour to stage the Event at a later date either at the same venue or at an alternative venue. All entrants will be automatically transferred to the new date of the postponement. Any changes to the Event will be communicated to you at the earliest possible time.
6.6 In the event of cancellation or postponement of the Event under any circumstances we will have no responsibility for any costs incurred as a result of cancellation or postponement.
7. DATA PROTECTION
7.3.1 You agree that the Personal Information relating to your child / dependant can be stored, used by Nova International Limited and our Event partners in connection with the organisation, staging and administration of the Event.
7.3.2 You agree that the Personal Information relating to your child / dependant may be anonymised and the anonymised data may be used by Nova International Limited and our Event partners in connection with the compilation of statistical information and to improve health and safety procedures at future events.
7.3.3 You agree that the name, image and contact details of your child / dependant can be used by Nova International Limited and our Event partners for the purposes of:-
7.3.1 the promotion and marketing of the Event;
7.3.2 adding you to a mailing list to keep you informed about any future events and services which we believe you might be interested in, such as leisure activities relating to either similar types of events or activities;
7.3.3 promotional and marketing material in respect of similar events, other community based activities organised by our Event Partners,
(together the “Marketing Information”). If you object to such, please see Condition 7.5.
7.4 We shall take all necessary steps to ensure that Personal Information or Marketing Information belonging or relating to your child / dependant which comes into the possession or control of Nova International Limited or our Event partners shall not be:-
7.4.1 used or reproduced in whole or in part in any form except for the purposes outlined in these Conditions;
7.4.2 disclosed to any person not authorised by you to receive it; or
7.4.3 altered, deleted, added to or otherwise interfered with (except where expressly permitted by these Conditions).
7.5 If you would not like Nova International Limited or our Event partners to use the Marketing Information or Personal Information other than for purposes related solely to your child / dependant participation in the Event, please contact us here. You may also withdraw your consent by ticking the appropriate box on your application form.
7.6 By agreeing to the terms and conditions your child / dependant will receive a welfare email which will include training information and a final update on the Event itself.
7.7 By agreeing to the terms and conditions your child / dependant warrants that you will not take part in any ambush marketing activity in respect of the Event.
8. CHANGES TO THE EVENT
8.1 We reserve the right to reduce the course distance, change the course, or make any other amendment to the Event that we deem necessary to stage the Event. Any change to the Event will be communicated to your child / dependant at the Event or sooner if practicable.
8.2 Should the course distance be reduced in accordance with Condition 8.1 for the avoidance of doubt you agree that the Event is still deemed to be staged and that we will not be liable to you for any refund in respect of the entry for your child / dependant.
9. USE OF IMAGE
9.1 The Event may be televised and photographs may be taken which capture your participation in the Event. You agree to the publication of photographs and broadcasts of your image which accurately depict your participation in the Event.
9.2 Whilst we will make reasonable endeavours to capture a photograph of every event participant which will then be offered to each participant for purchase we do not offer a guarantee that images will be captured.
10. FINISHERS PACK
Your child / dependant will only receive a finisher’s pack if they complete the Event. No finisher’s packs will be provided to spectators or participants who do not complete the Event. Great Run reserves the right to change the style, size and type of mementos offered in the finishers pack.
11. TAKING PART FOR A CHARITY
11.1 Your entry to the Event will be acknowledged via a confirmation email. If you are taking part to raise money for a charity you should not enter into any sponsorship raising until you receive this email.
11.2 By accepting a charity place for the Event or by choosing to raise money for a charity during the entry process you consent to Nova International Limited making your contact details available to the charity concerned, and to passing your name and email address to our online fundraising partner, Enthuse, to enable the creation of a fundraising page. You can request that your fundraising page is removed by contacting us here.
12. MEDICAL CONDITIONS
12.1 It is recommended that your child / dependant trains for the Event and prepares for the challenge. If your child / dependant has not exercised before or for some time, you may wish to consult your doctor before commencing your training for the Event.
12.2 You must complete the contact / medical details of your child / dependant on the back of the race number prior to participating in the Event. Medical information will only be used to allow medical assistance to be given on the Event date.
13. LIABILITY
13.1 In no event shall we be liable to you, your child or dependant whether for breach of contract, any tortious act or omission (including negligence) or otherwise, under or in connection with the Agreement for any:
13.1.1 loss or damage;
13.1.2 loss of profit;
13.1.3 loss of reputation;
13.1.4 loss of business, revenue or goodwill;
13.1.5 loss of anticipated savings;
13.1.6 pledges made on your behalf or by you or your child / dependant to charity; or
13.1.7 consequential or indirect loss, regardless of whether the loss or damage:
(a) would arise in the ordinary course of events;
(b) is reasonably foreseeable; or
(c) is in the contemplation of the parties, or otherwise.
13.2 Nothing in this Agreement shall affect our liability for death or personal injury, fraud, or any other liability to the extent it cannot be excluded or limited by law.
13.3 We shall procure and maintain appropriate third party liability insurance for the Event for our own benefit. You:
(a) acknowledge that you are not entitled to benefit under such insurance where any claim is made against you by a third party for death, personal injury or damage to property arising out of or in connection with your negligent actions or omissions whilst participating in the Event; and
(b) shall indemnify us and keep us indemnified against any claim made against us by a third party for death, personal injury or damage to property arising out of or in connection with your negligent actions or omissions whilst participating in the Event.
14. REFUND POLICY
14.1 Once we have confirmed the participation of your child / dependant in the Event we will not provide any refund if you choose to cancel the Agreement other than in accordance with Condition 5.
15. GENERAL
15.1 If there is a conflict or inconsistency between any provision contained in the body of these Conditions of Entry and any provision contained in the Event Conditions, except where provided to the contrary in the latter, the Event Conditions prevail to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency.
15.2 The Agreement shall be governed by English law, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
15.3 If any provision of the Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the validity of the remainder shall not be affected.
15.4 The Agreement does not create, confer or purport to confer any benefit or right enforceable by any person not party to it.
Nothing in the Agreement shall have the effect of holding the Partners out as being a partnership, joint venture, principal or agent of each other or of Nova International Limited.
Terms & Conditions of Use (iTaB)
These T&Cs govern your purchase of the iTaB product. There are separate T&Cs relating to your Great Run event entry.
Nova International Limited (NIL) has appointed My Sporting Times (MST) as the official iTaB partner to sell and supply iTaB medal inserts to participants at Great Run Company events. NIL is the merchant of record and will collect payment for iTaB orders placed through the Great Run website (https://entry.enteronline.org). By purchasing the iTaB product you agree to NIL passing your name, address and finish time to MST in order that they can fulfil your purchase. Furthermore you agree to be bound by MST’s iTaB Terms & Conditions of Use (T&Cs) as stated below. A participant purchasing an iTaB product who subsequently does not participate in the event will not be entitled to a refund.
Please direct any queries about the iTaB product and/or its distribution to service@mysportingtimes.com. NIL is not responsible for the production or distribution of the product.
iTaB Terms & Conditions of Use (T&Cs)
1. General
These T&Cs govern the general use of the iTaB medal insert and ribbon attachment medal personalisation products; by electing to purchase the iTaB medal personalisation option you agree to be bound by the T&Cs detailed below. My Sporting Times (MST) reserve the right to change the T&Cs without notice and your continued use of the product (or any part thereof) following such change will be deemed to be your acceptance of such change. It is your responsibility to check regularly to determine whether the T&Cs have been changed.
2. Personal Information
MST will treat all Personal Information as confidential and will only use the information we collect about you lawfully (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998). By electing to purchase the iTaB medal personalisation option you consent to the collection and use of this information by us and any 3rd Party vendor of the iTaB medal personalisation service.
You warrant that:
The Personal Information which you provide is true, accurate, current and complete in all respects; you will notify us immediately of any changes to the Personal Information by email at service@mysportingtimes.com; you agree not to impersonate any other person or entity or to use a false name or a name that you are not authorised to use.
You should be aware that if we are requested by the police or any other regulatory or government authority investigating suspected illegal activities to provide your Personal Information and /or User Information, we are entitled do so.
3. Liability
MST shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages or expenses implied or otherwise when using the iTaB medal insert and ribbon attachment medal personalisation products. This includes, but is not limited to, personal injury, damage to property, lost income or profits, economic or commercial losses and third party claims.
This warranty and our terms do not affect your statutory rights.
4. Third Parties
MST shall not be held responsible for validating, and do not warrant the offerings of, any third party companies or individuals or the content of their respective websites and shall not be held responsible for the accuracy of the information presented. It is your responsibility to review their respective Terms and Conditions of use and MST shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages or expenses implied or otherwise when using third party websites.
5. Orders
If you elect to purchase the iTaB medal personalisation option through a third party vendor MST will treat that action as an offer to buy and at this time we enter into a contract with you. Completion of this contract will take place when we despatch the ordered iTaB medal personalisation product to you, unless we have notified you that we do not accept your order.
6. Shipping of Goods
MST will deliver all orders, where possible, via Royal Mail or selected couriers. We will always endeavour to despatch orders as quickly as possible but we accept no liability to you for any delay in the delivery of products ordered.
7. Complaints
In the event that you have any cause for complaint with regard to the iTaB medal personalisation products or services please email us at service@mysportingtimes.com or write to us at My Sporting Times Limited, The Studio, Butlers Lands Farm, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 2AG.
If you have any questions in respect of these Terms and Conditions, please contact info@mysportingtimes.com.
If you do not agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, please do not elect to purchase the iTaB medal personalisation products or services.
Junior Great Birmingham Run 2024 Event-Specific Conditions
1. Entry Policy
1.1 By submitting your application and paying your Fee you are agreeing to enter the Event and also agree to abide by the General Conditions of Entry, these Event Specific Conditions and any instructions given to you by the organisers and officials of the Event.
1.2 To participate in the Event, you must be at least 9-15 years of age on 5 May 2024.
1.3 Your entry is individual to you and you may not transfer your entry to a different participant or to a different Great Run event.
2. FEES
2.1 The Fees for entry into the Event are £11.67 per entry + £2.33 VAT = Total price to pay £14.00. Applications will be accepted up to the entry limit is reached. Entries will be rejected after the closing date of 3 May 2024 or earlier should the entry limit be reached before this date.
2.2 All Fees are inclusive of VAT.
2.3 If your entry is accepted the Fee is non-refundable other than as otherwise stated in the Agreement.
3. VISUALLY IMPAIRED / MEDICALLY ASSISTED RUNNERS
3.1 Entries from blind or visually impaired runners are welcome, however all such participants must be accompanied by a supporting runner. It is strongly advised that the blind runner and his /her guide should be appropriately identified, and must be linked together. A limited number of assisted start places ahead of the main race may be available, and will be at the discretion of the race director. All such entrants must contact Nova International Limited prior to entering by contacting us here and we will be able to advise you on your participation.
4. LOST OR MISSING EVENT NUMBERS
4.1 If you have not received your information pack one week before the Event Date you should contact us here.
4.2 All enquiries relating to the non-arrival of run packs or lost run packs that we are unable to resolve prior to the Event Date will be handled at the Event. We will not be able to consider an enquiry unless you are able to provide appropriate photographic ID.
Mini Great Birmingham Run 2024 Event-Specific Conditions
1.Entry Policy
1.1 By submitting your application and paying your Fee you are agreeing to enter the Event and also agree to abide by the General Conditions of Entry, these Event Specific Conditions and any instructions given to you by the organisers and officials of the Event.
1.2 To participate in the Event, you must be at least 3-8 years of age on 5 May 2024.
1.3 Your entry is individual to you and you may not transfer your entry to a different participant or to a different Great Run event.
2. FEES
2.1 The Fees for entry into the Event are £11.67 per entry + £2.33 VAT = Total price to pay £14.00. Applications will be accepted up to the entry limit is reached. Entries will be rejected after the closing date of 04 May 2023 or earlier should the entry limit be reached before this date.
2.2 All Fees are inclusive of VAT.
2.3 If your entry is accepted the Fee is non-refundable other than as otherwise stated in the Agreement.
3. VISUALLY IMPAIRED / MEDICALLY ASSISTED RUNNERS
3.1 Entries from blind or visually impaired runners are welcome, however all such participants must be accompanied by a supporting runner. It is strongly advised that the blind runner and his /her guide should be appropriately identified, and must be linked together. A limited number of assisted start places ahead of the main race may be available, and will be at the discretion of the race director. All such entrants must contact Nova International Limited prior to entering by contacting us here and we will be able to advise you on your participation.
4. LOST OR MISSING EVENT NUMBERS
4.1 If you have not received your information pack one week before the Event Date you should contact us here.
4.2 All enquiries relating to the non-arrival of run packs or lost run packs that we are unable to resolve prior to the Event Date will be handled at the Event. We will not be able to consider an enquiry unless you are able to provide appropriate photographic ID.
