Entry
The entry fee is £25 (entry on the day is £30). After entering and payment has been received, you will receive your entry confirmation and your entry number. In early May, you will receive the final details for the day. Registration on the day is at Baslow Village Hall and not at the start line.
Cancellations
Due to the increasing challenge created to process refunds, they will only be possible until 30th April. All monies made are for the sole purpose of Baslow Choir, who are a registered charity, (with a donation to RAYNET who provide communications throughout the day). The event is organised by members of the choir, check points staffed by the choir and your lovely pie cooked by (you’ve guessed it!).
Place Transfers
The number of requests asking to transfer their place has increased rapidly in the last few years. This creates significant challenges in administering, identifying and tracking participants. After 30th April name transfers will not be possible. If you wish to transfer your place before this deadline please let us know. Anyone found to have swapped places with another person will be banned from entering in future years. Your understanding is appreciated.
Route length
When the final details are emailed out, they will include both routes. This will enable you to plan the day for your selected route. However, an injury for example, might lead to requesting a route change. This will always be possible, but please let us know ASAP.
Emergency Contact
Our emergency contact numbers will be on the card issued to you on the day. You must provide a mobile phone number on your entry which you will be using on the day to enable us to contact you on the day and so that you can contact us to retire..
Retirements
Participants wishing to retire must endeavour to retire at a checkpoint, where transport to the finish will be provided. Please be understanding if there is a wait whilst we get a car to pick you up. If you retire and make your own way back, you must contact us using the numbers on the control cards issued on the day.
Country Code
All participants must respect farm property and honour the Country Code. Footpaths must be used at all times and short cuts across farmland or other private property is forbidden. The busy A6 trunk road runs through the centre of the route and must be crossed at the crossing points.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed as long as they are kept strictly under control on a lead.
Times for the day
Car park opens at 07:00
Registration opens at 7:30am at Baslow Village Hall
8:40 at the latest makeway to start.
One mass start at 9:00am
The objective is to complete the event within 11 hours (for the 26 mile route) and 8 hours (for the 14 mile route).
Checkpoints
A list of checkpoint closing times will be included in your final details. Anyone arriving at a checkpoint close to its closing time, or considered unlikely to make the closing time of the next checkpoint will be asked to retire. This decision may differ from your own, but can you please know that checkpoint staff are following our instructions and that many will have been on duty all day supporting you.
Age limits
The event is open to anyone of any age. However, each child in the party under 18 years of age will need an adult responsible for their care, ie 2 children require 2 adults etc. This allows for a child retiring from the event to be accompanied by their responsible adult
Equipment
Participants must carry the minimum equipment as follows:
a. Either 1:25000 Outdoor Leisure Map – White Peak OL24), 1:50000 Map number 119, Buxton, Matlock and Dovedale or electronic mapping equipment.
b. Suitable equipment and clothing to ensure safety for the duration of the walk. Weather conditions in the White Peak can change rapidly, so consider waterproofs, cap, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
c. Food for consumption en route (drinks and biscuits will be provided at all checkpoints).
d. A first aid kit including treatments for blisters, bites and cuts.
Kit Storage
There will be a room for kit storage in the village hall on the day. Any kit will be left at your own risk and the Baslow BootBash organisers will have no liability towards any loss.
Data Protection
We will hold your data for 4 years for the express purpose of administering the Baslow Boot Bash. After 4 years we will delete your contact details. Your contact details will never be shared with anyone else. If you would like us to delete your information before 4 years has elapsed, then please let us know. Data Protection – How we comply
The organisers reserve the right to incorporate additional rules as they think necessary. Their decision will be final.
THE ORGANISERS CAN ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY, DAMAGE OR LOSS HOWSOEVER SUSTAINED