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Terms and conditions

By entering the run you agree to abide by the conditions of entry and any race instructions given to you by the organisers and officials of The Perkins Great Eastern Run. The Perkins Great Eastern Run is delivered in accordance with UKA rules and regulations.

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  • Anyone who will be aged 17 or older on or before the event date may apply for entry to the half marathon. 
  • Children under the age of 8 taking part in the fun run must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Applications will be accepted up to the entry limit (7,000 half marathon & 2,000 fun run) in the order of date received.
  • If your entry is accepted, your fee is non-refundable, non-deferrable and non-transferable, even in the case of event cancellation.
  • Any alterations to personal details will be subject to a £10 administration fee.  Please note that replacement packs will only be issued in September or on race day.
  • Only one application per person will be accepted; any fees processed due to individuals submitting duplicate entries are non-refundable.
  • Your race pack, including your race number and full information, will be posted no later than 07 October 2009.
  • Entry Dates:
    Postal entries accepted to 27 September 2009; online entries accepted to 04 October 2009.
  • Entry Fees:
    Half Marathon - £18.00 for members of UKA affiliated athletics clubs; £20.00 for unaffiliated entrants.
    Fun Run - £7.00 for entrants; £5.00 for Schools Challenge.
  • Late Entries (online only, received between 28 September 2009 and 04 October 2009):
    Half Marathon - £20.00 for members of UKA affiliated athletics clubs; £22.00 for unaffiliated entrants.
    Fun Run - £9.00 for entrants; Schools Challenge not accepted.
  • All entrants are required to finish the race in 4 hours.
  • Parking: There is ample pay-and-display car parking located around the city centre. It is the entrant's responsibility to ensure you have adequately paid and displayed.
  • For reasons of safety, no entries are permissible from people on roller skates, bicycles, in wheelbarrows, pushchairs, carrying objects for charity etc.
  • No pets, dogs or horses. People with a guide dog will only be permitted to the fun run if we are advised in advance so that a position at the rear of the race can be allocated.
  • All participants are strongly advised to consult their doctor prior to undertaking any exercise programme.
  • The course is suitable for self-propelled wheelchairs and hand cycles are not permitted.
  • The Perkins Great Eastern Run adheres to the UK Data Protection Act 1998, and you have the right of access to your personal records held on our computer.
  • By entering the event you give permission for the free use of your name, voice or picture in any broadcast, telecast, advertising promotion or other account of this event.
  • In the case of cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances we will endeavour to stage the run at a later date if possible. In such an eventuality all participants will be notified in writing.   Our entire liability in respect of all costs and expenses you may incur as a result of such cancellation or delay will be the entry price you have paid to take part in the event.
  • From time to time we would like to send you further information by email and post on events and services provided by Peterborough City Council.   If you do not wish to receive this information please inform The Perkins Great Eastern Run at thegreateasternrun@peterborough.gov.uk.