Race Rules

General

Only registered participants are able to take part in the event.
Competing under someone else's name is not permitted, and results in disqualification from the race of both competitors.
You are responsible for keeping your personal details held in your event plus account up-to-date.
You should consult with your doctor about existing medical conditions before entering the event (a medical certificate may be required).
You must notify the Organisers, through the medical section on the entry form, of any medical conditions that could affect your safety.
You must attend or read the compulsory race briefing for your race. Briefings will be posted on the website and sent out by email prior to race day. There will also be a race day briefing immediately prior to the start that will include current weather and trail conditions.
If after registering and collecting your race bib you decide to withdraw, you must notify the Organiser before the start of your event.
If you are unable to finish the event, you must inform the nearest checkpoint of your decision to withdraw.
If you withdraw yourself from the event whilst on the course you may be liable for transport costs.
Your race number must be attached to the front of your body. Your number must be clearly visible at all times so that it can be recorded at all checkpoints.
You must carry the mandatory gear with you at all times during the event. Your gear will be checked by Organisers at registration before your race number is issued. Spot checks will be made pre-start and/or on course and/or at the finish line. Any athlete found not to be carrying their mandatory gear will be either not permitted to start or disqualified and withdrawn from the event. This is at the sole discretion of the Race Director.
The Race Director or a delegated member of the Event crew have the right to withdraw any competitor they feel is in distress and would not be capable of completing the event at any stage.
The Race Director reserves the right to alter the course or implement a contingency course as required and you must follow any revised course instructions provided.
You must keep to the marked track at all times and you must not cut corners –failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification.
All of the courses run through privately-owned land at some point so please respect all private property both before and during the event. Participants must not take photographs of buildings and homesteads and must not harm, approach, or interfere with any stock.
Cut-off times have been put in place to ensure the safety of everyone. If you don't leave the cut-off points on the course by the required time or you are deemed unfit to continue the race by the Organisers, you will not be allowed to continue with the race and will be re-directed on a shorter route or driven off course. Refer to the Courses page on www.thewild100.org.
Each race has a specific finish line cut-off time. You must reach the finish line by this time or organisers will remove you from the course and you will show as DNF in the results.
The use of poles is permitted for all events.
The consumption of alcohol on-course is strictly prohibited.
Bring out all your rubbish with you.
You must adhere to volunteers’ and marshals’ instructions at all times.
No competitor may use any banned substances with the intent to improve their performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose. Any competitor serving a ban for banned substances in another sport is not permitted to enter.

Personal Safety

The event takes place in the mountains and we remind you that in any alpine situation you are the person primarily responsible for your own personal safety and appropriate gear. There may not be someone immediately nearby to assist you when needed.
You must carry the mandatory gear at all times, unless instructed otherwise by the Race Director. All participants must carry the same mandatory gear so no one is disadvantaged.
The weather can change very quickly and become freezing with white-out conditions at any time of the year in this region.
You should carry with you enough food and drink to get you through the event (e.g.snacks, energy gels, electrolyte drinks), in addition to any emergency food that is required as per the mandatory gear lists.
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including Ibuprofen), amphetamines, tranquillisers and diuretics is prohibited.
There is limited cell phone reception on the courses.
We have a range of expert medical services throughout the courses and at the finish line. If you require medical assistance or come across an accident please make your way to the nearest aid station or checkpoint and report the accident.
If you encounter a fellow participant who is injured or in serious difficulty, please stop and assist until officials can be notified and suitable assistance is available. If someone else is already assisting, then please proceed to the nearest radio (Aid Station/Medic/Tail EndCharlie/Marshalls) to report the situation (even if that means returning the way you came) so we can get expert help on the scene ASAP. If you assist please take a note of the time you spend assisting the injured person and we may be able to credit your final race time

Rules for individual events

Rules specific to V5000

You are required to be in possession of a Warrant of Wildness (WOW) to take part in this event.
Providing incorrect details on your WOW application form may invalidate your entry.
Entries will not be accepted from people under 18 years of age at the date of the event.

Rule specific to V3000

Entries will not be accepted from people under 18 years of age at the date of the event.

Rule specific to V1600

Entries will not be accepted from people under 18 years of age at the date of the event.

Rule specific to Beast of Brow

Solo entries will not be accepted from people under 16 years of age at the date of the event.
Runners between the ages of 14-16 years of age will be permitted if accompanied by an adult.
Entries will not be accepted from anyone under 14 years of age on the date of the event.

Rule specific to Beast of Beetham

Solo entries will not be accepted from people under 16 years of age at the date of the event.
Runners between the ages of 14-16 years of age will be permitted if accompanied by an adult.
Entries will not be accepted from anyone under 14 years of age on the date of the event.