Event Rules

The event organiser is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants,volunteers, staff and spectators. By attending this event, you agree to abide by the following event rules.

Throughout the rules below, the following terms have defined meanings – ‘Should’ = recommended, whereas ‘Must’ or ‘Shall’ = mandatory.

A – General
1. Maximum number of runners shall be capped at 300.
2. Identifiable marshals shall be present at key locations around the course.
3. Please be respectful and considerate to all participants, sta7, volunteers and spectators.

B – Rules for Runners

All runners are required to comply with the following rules.
1. All runners should register online. New entries in person on the day of the event are permitted subject to availability
of places, payment of the entry fee (cash only) and completion of an on-the-day entry form.
2. Runners must be 18 years or older.
3. Runners must declare all relevant medical conditions and must not participate if they feel unwell.
4. All runners must bring a suitable torch.
5. Runners must not wear headphones.
6. Runners must not be accompanied by dogs or other animals.
7. All runners must stick to the course, as indicated in the course map (provided in pre-event information, available
on the event website and displayed at Event HQ) and as indicated by course signage.
8. Runners suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol shall be refused entry or removed from the
event.
9. Important – there shall be no direct physical contact between zombies and runners (e.g. no pushing, no hitting, no
tripping, no tackling).

C – Rules for Zombies
All zombies are required to comply with the following rules.
1. Zombie must register on arrival at the start area and, once on the course, must remain in their allocated area at all
times.
2. Zombies must not wear headphones.
3. No dogs or other animals are allowed in the zombie zones.
4. Zombies suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol shall be refused entry or removed from the
event.
5. Important – there shall be no direct physical contact between zombies and runners (e.g. no pushing, no hitting, no
tripping, no tackling). Zombies shall not block or chase runners. Zombies must act individually at all times and
must not collaborate with other zombies to group around or gang up on runners.