FAQs

All entrants must be 15 years or older on the day of the race.

We have carefully selected a small number of partner charities for each event for whom you might like to raise money. You will be given the opportunity to request a fundraising pack from one of the
partner charities within your event application. Further information regarding the partner charities can be found on the charities section of the event webpages.

Yes, you can raise sponsorship for any charity or cause which is close to your heart if you prefer.
However, you will need to contact your chosen charity independently to request fundraising information.

Your charity will send out information independently from Run For All regarding fundraising. This will be sent directly to the address you supplied within your event application. The lead time will vary with
each charity. If you have any questions regarding when you will receive your pack, you should contact your charity directly. Please see downloadable listing for contact details of individual charities.

Yes. Jane wanted the event to be a ‘Run For All’, so we encourage people of all abilities to take part. We do ask that you provide us with a predicted time when you apply so that we can make suitable
arrangements to manage the event as effectively as possible.

Yes. Jane wanted the event to be a ‘Run For All’ so we encourage people of all abilities to take part. We do ask that you let us know that you are a wheelchair user or have specific access requirements
when you apply so that we can make suitable arrangements in advance of the event. Please email info@runforall.com. Please be aware that if you are being escorted around the course, your escort
will also need to be a registered participant in the event.

Yes, the day is all about having fun and raising money for charity. However, costumes should not pose a danger or be perceived to be found offensive to other participants or spectators.

No. In line with UK Athletic rules, all participants must be 15 years or older on race day, and unfortunately no children are allowed on any part of the course at any given time.

No entries are permissible from participants on bikes, roller skates, in pushchairs or any kind of mechanical aid.

No animals are allowed on the course, with the exception of assistance dogs. If you are to be accompanied by an assistance dog, please inform the Events Team at info@runforall.com

Yes, each event has an integrated Team Challenge and it is possible to run as a team of 5 or more people. Similarly, if you and your colleagues are interested in running as part of a Corporate team,
the Corporate Challenge is an exclusive competition within each event for Businesses entering a team of up to 10 runners. For more information, and to register a team, please visit the Corporate Challenge section of the website, or e-mail corporate@runforall.com

There are three prize categories; Men’s Open, Women’s Open and the Open Wheelchair event. Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place in the Men’s and Women’s Open events and to the First Wheelchair finisher. If you consider yourself within the elite category for a 10K event, please contact info@runforall.com for further information.

Your race information pack should arrive 2 – 4 weeks before the date of your event. You can also find a selection of useful information on the event website. Please note that if there is any change to your personal details before the event, you should edit your details or contact info@runforall.com as soon as possible. If we do not receive this information more than four weeks before the event, it is likely that you will not receive your pack and you will have to contact info@runforall.com.

If you have not received your race pack two weeks before the event, please contact info@runforall.com.

Your race pack should include your runner number, timing chip, baggage label and runner guide. In addition to this, you can also find a selection of useful information on the event website.

When you receive your race pack, the first thing you should do is complete the Runner Information on the reverse of your number. It is important to do this prior to race day as you may not have time
on the morning of the event. You should also read the Runners Guide carefully, as this contains all
important information regarding race day, and is designed to make your day as enjoyable as possible.
Please also check that your race number and timing chip number are identical. If it is different please contact Run For All immediately on 0113 216 2085 or e-mail info@runforall.com

A closing date has not yet been set for this event. Please check the website for up to date information regarding the closing date and number of entries remaining.

No, runners do not need to register on the day.

In order to receive an official race time, you MUST wear your timing chip on your shoe lace. There are instructions on how to correctly attach your timing chip to your shoe lace on the timing chip envelope.
If you do not wear your chip, if your chip is located anywhere else on your person other than your shoe lace, or your chip is not securely fastened and falls off through throughout the race, you will
not receive a race time. We ask kindly that you return your race chip following the event at the Chip Removal Area. Failure to do so has a direct cost implication as the event looses the return deposit from the chip timing company.

The cashing of cheques is recognised as an indication that your entry has been received. Providing your profile fits our criteria (e.g. minimum 15 years old on race day and no illness which would
preclude taking part) your entry will be accepted. Please note that given the volume of entries it may take up to two weeks to process your cheques. Fundraising packs which have been requested will be
issued as soon as possible.

Entries cannot be assigned, transferred or sold to any third party and is therefore strictly prohibited.
If you have registered for an individual event and you are unable to participate, there are two options available (The following options are not available to Season Ticket Holders);

1. Transfer of Entries: It is possible to transfer your entry to another Run For All event within the same calendar year. Providing your transfer request has been received no later than 8 weeks before the events you had originally entered and providing the race you wish to transfer to has not closed for entries. This process is at a charge of £5. If the event you are transferring to has a higher entry fee than the one you are transferring from, you will be expected to pay the difference also. If you wish to transfer your entry, please e-mail info@runforall.com or phone 0113 216 2085 no later than 8 weeks before the date of the event you had originally entered and providing the race you wish to transfer is not closed for entries.

2. Deferment Policy: In the event that you are unable to participate for any reason and do not wish to transfer your entry to a different Run For All event, you will be eligible for a guaranteed place at the standard cost of the entry fee in the 2012 event. All requests to defer entry must be made in writing prior to the event. Where the race number and chip timing device have been issued, these must be returned with the letter to confirm the decision to defer entry. Your name, address, DOB must be included with a signed confirmation of deferment and should be sent to;
[ENTER EVENT NAME HERE] 10k – Deferment
PO Box 314
Rothwell
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS26 1BY
Entrants can only defer their place for a maximum of one year.Entrants opting for deferment will be added to a database and will be contacted prior to the opening of entries to the 2012 event. They
will be given a period of 28 days to commit and pay for the guaranteed place in the 2012 event. After this time the guaranteed place will lapse. Transferring the guaranteed place to a third person is not permitted.

No. Race entries are non-transferable between third parties due to health and safety reasons, and all participants must be registered in their own right in order to participate in an event. Any runner who is found to have participated in the event under a transferred race entry, will be immediately disqualified from the event. If you are unable to take part in the event, please contact info@runforall.com, or 0113 216 2085.

There will be baggage stores available on race day for each event. Please refer to your Runner Guide for information for where this will be located.

All finishers will receive a t-shirt, sports drink, water and a goody bag.

To view your official race time, please visit the Run For All website shortly after your event.

To view photos of yourself taking part in the event, please visit the Run For All website. Photos should be available shortly after your event. Please note that unfortunately we cannot guarantee all runners will have a photo of themselves. Pictures are tagged by your race number clearly shown on the
cameras. If your race number was obscured in any way when running past the cameras, it will not register as you. If you cannot find a picture of yourself, there is an option of searching images by
entering colours of clothing.

You can contact info@runforall.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.