Date: Saturday 14th September 2024

Venue: Rannerdale Farm, Buttermere, Cockermouth, CA13 9UY

There will be food/coffee vendors at Event Centre, and an event shop for any kit list items forgotten.

Key timings

• Mandatory registration: 8:00 - 09:30

• Mandatory pre-race briefing: 09:55

• Race start: 10:00

• Course Closure Time: 18:00

Parking is in a field opposite Rannerdale Farm. It is not suitable for motor homes or low-clearance vehicles.

Please approach the venue from the north to avoid the narrow roads over Honister Pass and through Buttermere Village.

Address: Rannerdale Farm, Buttermere, Cockermouth, CA13 9UY

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• Registration takes place at the venue.

• Every runner needs to register – you will be given your race number, GPS tracker, etc. at registration.

• Please fill in medical details on the back of your race number.

• Registration opens at 08:00 and will close at 9:30 sharp. Please do not leave it to the last minute to register, as there will likely be a queue.

• Please note your race number before getting to the registration desk. A list of race numbers will be displayed in the registration venue and will be emailed to you beforehand.

• If you have any questions about the event, please do not ask the registration staff, as they will be a little preoccupied trying to register all the participants. A marshal will be available at the venue to answer your questions.

• The Salomon Buttermere Skyline starts at 10:00.

• A short briefing will occur at 09.55 on the start line – please be there.

• Overall prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male & female runners.

• The 1st male and female in each veteran category will also be eligible for a prize.

• Veteran age categories are 40, 45, 50, etc, in five-year age blocks.

• If you think you are the first finisher in one of the veteran categories, and we have not picked this up, please come and find us with your race number and let us know.

• Prize giving will be at the finish shortly at approximately 15:00.

• You can leave any kit/bags with us while you are running. Please leave at the ‘Bag Drop’ at registration. A marshal will remain with the bags for security whilst you run. Please do not leave kit anywhere else.

• A label with your name and race number must be attached to the bag – there will be labels at registration if you have not been able to do this in advance.

• All kit must be in a bag that can be closed, e.g. rucksack, drawstring shoe bag, zipped bag etc. Do not leave anything in loose mesh side pockets.

• You can only retrieve your bag on the production of your race number. Once you have collected your bag, you can recycle your race number in the bin provided.

• There will be portable toilets at the Start / Finish venue

• There will be portable toilets at the Support Point

• Please note that due to landowner restrictions, no dogs are permitted on the route.

• All dogs at the Start / Finish Venue must always be on a short leash.

Runners need to be aged 18 or over to take part.

Participants must follow the >> universal event rules << applicable to all events organised by Ourea Events.

I declare that:

• I have read and understood the information on the website about the nature of the course, which features rough and remote mountain trail running;

• I can apply sound mountain judgement at all times even if it means compromising my overall race result;

• I can diligently concentrate and follow waymarking;

• I accept full responsibility for my own safety and any injury sustained during the event. These are not the responsibility of the event organiser, their agents or the landowners;

• I know my limitations and I am experienced enough to make a reasoned decision whether or not to start the event and/or to retire from the event rather than jeopardise my own or other people’s safety;

• I understand that there is a risk of serious injury or death whilst participating in mountain and trail running events such as this;