Essential Information & Regulations

Please read carefully. Essential information is on the Final details for runners (Word doc) or Final details for runners (pdf version) (new window).

Printed copies will be posted in any SAEs which were supplied with entries.

VENUE and DATE
Craighouse, Isle of Jura; Saturday 26 May 2012.

START and FINISH
The Jura Distillery, Craighouse.
Start time: 10:30am.

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.

AGES
The minimum age for entry will be 18 years on the the day of the race. All age categories are as on race day.

SUBSTITUTIONS
No substitutions will be allowed on race day. Request for a substitution prior to race day must be supported by a completed entry form, fee transfer to be arranged between the two parties involved, and will be at the organiser's discretion. The organiser's anticipated location and contact details during the period before the race will be in the 'final details for runners' document.

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 08.30-10.15 on race day to receive race number and tags. 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). A waterproofed, annotated colour printout of the whole course is best. Black and white photocopy not acceptable.
d) Emergency rations with at least 200 kCal (minimum - that's only a medium confectionery bar)
e) Waterproof garments affording complete body protection.
f) Hat and gloves

Non-compliance with equipment requirement carries automatic disqualification from the race.

Additional clothing or survival equipment, depending on conditions, and at your discretion, may prove invaluable in case of mishap.

COURSE
See the Course page for the race route and a description of the terrain. Prior reconnaissance would be very useful - but even seasoned competitors seem to go astray in the clag. 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

RADIO CONTROL
A RAYNET operator accompanies the marshals at each checkpoint and provides radio communications which are linked back to central control at Craighouse. The RAYNET central operator coordinates with Race Control and Mountain Rescue to log all runners though the checkpoints so that emergencies or missing runners can be tracked as soon as possible. Marshals can then be stood down when everyone is accounted for.

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 or Mountain Rescue station (if possible), return by the safest, direct route and must report to the finish. Remember: SE leads to the road, NW to the coast and oblivion.

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 o/60, to both men and women, 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.

TRANSPORT to JURA
See Travel

CEILIDH
Organised by the Jura Hall Committee - will be held on Saturday evening.

JUNIOR RACES
Races for all junior age groups start from 11.00am. Entries on the day.

They are organised independently of the main race, usually by people on the island, and have no connection, organisationally or insurance-wise, with the main race. If information about these popular races is passed to the website, we are happy to publish it.

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 4A: GR495740 (east end of lochan)
• Checkpoint 5A: GR513735 (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 a previous alternative course. In bad weather it will still necessitate careful and accurate navigation.