White Rose Ultra

Question 1

Toilets

Accepted Answer

Toilets will be available in the event HQ.

Question 2

Headphones

Accepted Answer

UKA rules prohibit the use of headphones with the exception of bone conductive headphones. you must nit in anyway interfere with you ability to hear both other road users and or instructions from staff at the event

Question 3

Times (WRU)

Accepted Answer

Registration Times
07:00 - 07:55am 

Start Times
08:00 
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Question 4

Race Numbers

Accepted Answer

At registration you will receive your Race Number.
If you have any special medical conditions which might require attention, please mark a red cross in the top right corner on the front of your race number.
Your race number must be securely fastened with safety pins on all four corners and be clearly visible at all times.
You will not be allowed into the runners only areas or to start unless you are wearing your number and carrying the required kit.
At the finish, positions and times will not be given to numberless runners and they will not be permitted to cross the finish line.
Numbers must be worn as issued and NOT be cut, folded, otherwise concealed or mutilated in any way, any of these and you won't be getting a finish time.
There does seem to be some confusion over this last point, we did think it was simple - if you alter the race number in any way or your number is not clearly visible at ALL times, we will understand that you no longer want to be a part of the event.

Question 5

GPS Tracking

Accepted Answer

Let's face it, it isn't a race these days unless there is a little dot watching! 
A link too the live tracking will be sent out to you a few days ahead o the event, this we would love for you to share with friends and family. 
You collect your little GPS tracker at registration on the morning of the event and return it at the finish line a little later!

Question 6

Baggage

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All competitors in the ultra receive a baggage tag at registration.
If you wish to leave baggage in the baggage store (within HQ), you will be required to provide your own strong bag for storing your additional kit in during the race.
Please ensure that the baggage tag with your race number is clearly written and is securely fastened to your bag.
​YOU are responsible for collecting all kit from the baggage store at the end of your race. We will not post or forward on any left kit.

Question 7

Mandatory Kit

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The mandatory kit list has been on our website for a while now, so hopefully you will have already got your kit sorted. However just as a reminder: you are required to take with you, and have with you at all times, the following items:
Waterproof jacket - not a bin bag or fashion jacket. It needs to have a waterproof membrane and taped seams.
Waterproof trousers - as above
Insulated layer OR fleece OR lightweight duvet jacket
Long-sleeved top
Hat and gloves
Water bottle and or cup, there are none at any of the aid stations. (yes a water bladder counts as a bottle but then you WILL need a cup)
Torch and spare batteries (or spare torch) AND a backlight or reflective/hi-viz and or a glow stick attached to your back. There are several road crossings and we want you to be seen and safe.
Mobile phone (make sure this is fully charged and not being used as any kind of navigational aid) put our number in it now 07549 309 086
Whistle
Foil blanket

The mandatory kit is for all of you, there are no exceptions.

Note; 
If you run in a long-sleeved top, yes this counts as a long sleeved top
No, you do not have to run in the waterproof jacket but yes you have to carry it
Phone - the best phone you could use is a disposable pay as you go Vodafone, cost around £10.00 the battery will last for 3 or 4 days and unlike a smartphone, you will get a signal (this also frees up your smartphone for selfies, Facebook, Twitter and all the other ultra essentials).

Question 8

Kit Check

Accepted Answer

This will happen at random times throughout the day. A member of our team will simply ask you to show one item from the above list. If you cannot produce the item from your own kit, you will be DQ'd on the spot.

Question 9

How can I check race results

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Race results will be published live during the event and uploaded to our site after the race ends, on our website under the 'Event Results'. On the day results will be available from the Race Results centre - located near the Finish Line. We may even email the result to you but we can't promise this! It is your responsibility to visit the website if you want them in a hurry!

Question 10

Can under 18-year olds enter your events

Accepted Answer

We are sorry but due to Child Protection and Insurance restrictions, we do not currently allow any under 18s to enter this event.
But keep in touch or drop us an email as this might be changing.

Question 11

Event Emergency Phone Number

Accepted Answer

In the event of an incident that requires urgent medical attention in the hospital, call 999 or 112 and depending on your location request either the ambulance (if you are near a road or town) or if you are somewhere remote ask for the police and then ask for the mountain rescue. Note 112 is the better choice for mobiles as you will not need to enter the phones pin number and the phone will search for other networks. After calling the emergency services, please notify our Event HQ – number below.
Please call this number if you require any assistance during the event.

The number is:

07549 309 086

Please put this number in your phone before the start of the race, actually put it in right now– just in case (it won't be active until 08:05 on race day!)

Question 12

The Route

Accepted Answer

The route is very well marked. The signs we use are white way markers with a black arrow - an example will be available to see at registration. Occasionally these are tampered with, so it is worth checking out the route section of the website in advance!

As a word of caution - the two lost runner incidents we have had in the past 10 years, one was due to people following a person who had pulled out of the race and was been picked up by his mum. The second, a chap was going off route to a supermarket, he managed to draw quite a following! Run your own race.

Question 13

Cut Offs

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We have decided to be a little more generous with the cut offs this year, to hopefully allow everyone to complete the Winter route without any added stress.
Cut off times - the physical cut off time is as follows. After this time, for your safety, you will be removed from the course and have to return to Event HQ. Miss the cut off, no finish after this time. 

WRU 30 - 8 Hours

Question 14

Retirements

Accepted Answer

If for any reason you decide not to continue to the finish, please either report to an event marshal – giving them your name and race number or call the event emergency number and we will advise you what to do. Please do not jump on a bus, get a lift, go home or back to your hotel before doing this. If we do not hear from you at the end of the event, we will have no choice but to call out the emergency services to look for you, this cost will be passed on to you.

Question 15

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 16

Spectators

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Your supporters are very welcome to come along to cheer you on, but we do not allow them in or at the feed stations, these are competitor only areas. We would also ask that spectators do not park on the roads near the feed stations as this will result in a lot of congestion and may impede runners, putting them in danger from other road users. Consider this, an event of this size struggles to have a good amount of support staff so don't be surprised if we ask your supporters Crew and/or pacers to assist others and not just you!

Question 17

Supporters, Crew and Pacers

Accepted Answer

Crew and or pacers are not allowed. If they want to run with you, they sign up with you.

Question 18

Post-race Meal

Accepted Answer

We have arranged a hot food BBQ for all competitors at the finish, and you can prepay for this when you register for the event. Supporters and family can pay on the day. A wristband will be given to each participant at registration on the day for a well earned meal and plenty of tea and coffee.

Question 19

Refunds - Change of entry - Deferrals

Accepted Answer

From the moment you sign up for the event, we start to incur costs; event insurance and affiliation levy. Two months before event day, t-shirts and medals are purchased. One month before all feed station stocks are pre-ordered. For these reasons we simply do NOT offer refunds under any circumstances, this applies to deferrals or name changes. 

We have had to stop all the following due to misuse and abuse! 

Refunds are not available, there will be NO refunds.
Deferrals are not available, there will be NO deferrals.
Name change is not available, you can not change the name on your entry.

Question 20

Cup-Less

Accepted Answer

​As a step towards zero waste at our events, we are cup-less. 

This simply means that if you are not carrying a water bottle etc, you will need to bring some form of a cup. That way, we don't have to dispose of over 600 plastic cups! 

Before anyone suggests we are being tight, we only pay about £2.99 per 100 cups, it's simply a huge amount of waste!

NO cups, this means there are No cups at the event for hot or cold drinks.

Question 21

What support is available along the route

Accepted Answer

Full support is available at Event HQ, this includes first aid, physio, toilets, water etc. On the route the feed stations locations can be found on the route page section of the White Rose Ultra website.

Question 22

What is the terrain

Accepted Answer

This is a multi-terrain course, with hills, one or two big hills! Sections of natural tracks and trails, with some fantastic views! The last two or three miles is a lovely long downhill or was it uphill...

Question 23

What kit do I need to bring on the day

Accepted Answer

There are several things that you will need on the day to help you to perform your best. The following list is just a suggestion of what we have found useful - talk to other athletes, marathoners, join a local club who will be able to give you some great advice and develop a list to best suit you. 
Warm/suitable clothes for prior to and after the event. 
Safety pins - e.g. for race numbers 
Map of how to get to the event venue
Do not ring us on event day because you can not find the event centre, or where to park, it's a really busy time for us.

Question 24

Are there any water/feed station?

Accepted Answer

There are water stations every few miles on the White Rose Ultra course. Some of the drink stations are staffed by volunteers, many from local running clubs and the local community. See the route section of www.whiteroseultra.co.uk for guidance on all locations.

Question 25

When and where is the prize giving?

Accepted Answer

The prize giving will be in the Event HQ as you pass through the finish line. You must collect in person we will NOT post out! Prize giving will happen as we have all finishers in each category.

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