The Descent

Question 1

Headphones

Accepted Answer

UKA & ARC rules prohibit the use of headphones with the exception of bone conductive headphones. you must not in anyway interfere with you ability to hear both other road users and or instructions from staff at the event.

You will be removed from the event, resulst a d any future events if you are caught wearing anything prohibited by either of the governing bodies.

Question 2

Baggage Drop

Accepted Answer

It is possible to leave a small bag at the HQ for the event, this must be no bigger than a shoe box sized bag, ask registration team on the day.

Question 3

Toilets

Accepted Answer

There are no toilets at the event, there are lots of local bars in the area.

Question 4

Times

Accepted Answer

Registration 
18:00 - 18:50

Start
On the bus for set off at 19:00
Start as soon as possible once we are at the start. 

Presentations
20:30 (or when all have finished)

Question 5

Photography

Accepted Answer

We will have our event photographers popping up along the route taking pictures of you all. The event photographs will be available on our Facebook page shortly after the event, and on our online portfolio. All our photos are free to download and use.

Question 6

Road or Trail

Accepted Answer

The Descent 10k is a road race but, keep checking back as we are working on a trail version!

Question 7

Can I have a Deferral, Transfer or Refund?

Accepted Answer

We are sorry if the below may come across a bit harsh but due to blatent abuse of our rather relaxed policies we have had to toughen up!

1. Deferral Policy:
Participants can defer their entry to the following year's event or a similar event organised by RunAble if they are unable to participate on the event day.

The deferral request must be made at least 28 days before the event day.

A deferral fee will will charged, and the participant must pay the difference in entry fee if the entry fee for the future event is higher.

Deferral fee £10.00 as of 20/04/2023

Transfer Policy:
Participants can transfer their entry to another person for a fee, £7.00 / transfer / person.

The transfer request must be made at least 14 days before the event day.

The new participant must complete the registration process and agree to the terms and conditions of the event and participant must pay the difference in entry fee if the entry fee for the event is higher that the initial entry fee.

Refund Policy:
(a) Full Refund: If a participant requests a refund at least 40 days before the event day, a full refund will be provided, minus any transaction fees. No refunds will be provided after this period.
(b) Partial Refund: If a participant requests a refund between 21 - 40 days before the event day, a 30% refund will be provided, minus any transaction fees.
(c) No Refund: No refunds will be provided for requests made within 14 days of the event day or on the event day itself.

Admin / Deferral Fees:
We will send a Zettle online payment link to the mobile number associated with your entry, nothing will be actioned until paid.

Full terms of entry: https://www.runable.co.uk/contents/2510-terms-and-conditions

Question 8

Memento - Medal - Shirt

Accepted Answer

Do we get a memento for completing The Descent?

Yes, you will recieve a medal at the finish of The Descent.

YOU WILL NOT RECIEVE A T-SHIRT UNLESS YOU HAVE PREORDERED ONE.

A medal is included in your entry fee a t-shirt is NOT, but you may pre order one here: Shirt

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