a. These booking terms and conditions apply to everyone who takes part in St Helena Hospice Comic Hero Fun Run 2022 and those who attend as spectators.

b. These terms and conditions contain important information regarding participation and upon entry you agree to, and accept these terms and conditions.

c. Places are limited in the Comic Hero Fun Run event and entries are processed in the order we receive them. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 12th October 2022 at 12pm. All participants wishing to take part after this time will need to sign up and pay on the day of the event.

d. Anyone under the age of 18 confirms that they have sought parent/guardian consent to take part in the event.

e. Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied at the event by a responsible adult.

f. Anyone aged 12 years and under can only take part in the run alongside a participating adult.

g. All participants taking part in the Comic Hero Fun Run do so at their own risk. In no event shall St Helena Hospice be liable for any injuries, loss or damages whatsoever, including indirect, punitive, special, incidental or consequential losses connected with any aspect of this event.

h. All participants are responsible for their own medical condition/s. Should you have a medical condition or if you are in any doubt about your ability to participate and finish the Comic Hero Fun Run, we advise you to seek medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event.

i. Photographs and videos will be taken of participants throughout the event, these will be used on promotional materials to publicise the event and the work of the charity generally. It is the participant’s responsibility to let staff know at registration if you do not want to appear in any such materials.

j. No dogs are permitted within Colchester Castle Park where the Comic Hero Fun Run takes place, therefore please ask any spectators supporting you at the event to leave them at home. Anyone arriving at the event with dogs will be asked to leave the premises.

a. The entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable

b. Participants are charged the following
 10K – Adults only (16yrs and over) £20.00
 5K – Adults (16yrs and over) £15.00, Childrens (5 – 15yrs) £10.00
 1K - £5.00 per person (all ages)
 Family rate (2 adults & 2 children OR 1 adult & 3 children) £45.00
 Under 5yrs - Free

c. Prices on the day are per person and there no family rate is available. - £25 per person to cover registration and sponsorship.

d. The Comic Hero Fun Run event is a St Helena Hospice event to raise money for St Helena Hospice. We ask that all sponsorship raised is for St Helena Hospice, please do not raise money for other charities, trusts or funds.

e. Any carer taking part to accompany a participant is required to register and pay in the same way as any other participant in order to be covered under St Helena Hospice event insurance.

f. Minimum sponsorship is suggested at £35 per person.

g. All funds raised from taking part in this event, including sponsorship will be allocated to general hospice funds to cover all hospice services.

h. Medals are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed for people registering on the day.

i. You will be required to enter a discount coupon code at the checkout in order to receive the 10% family rate discount.

a. The 10K run is open to adults only (16 years and over) due to health and safety reasons.

b. Children aged 12 years and under must take part alongside a paying adult and be accompanied at all times throughout the event. Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult while attending the event.
Anyone under the age of 18 confirms that they have sought parent/guardian consent to take part in the Comic Hero Fun Run. School and youth groups taking part must have adequate supervision.

c. Disabled entrants are welcome to take part. However due to the nature of the event, the location and some uneven terrain throughout the grounds of Castle Park and surrounding areas that the routes cover, it may be difficult in some circumstances. Please contact the Hospice prior to booking to establish whether the event is suitable for you. (please refer to section 2e for information on carers participating).

d. The 10K and the 5K routes are considered suitable for wheelchair users. The 1K route takes place on footpaths mostly except for the last section where there is a steep grass hill.

e. On no account is alcohol to be brought into the event site or consumed during the event. St Helena Hospice reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone under the influence of alcohol.

a. Due to the theme of the Comic Fun Run, all participants are encouraged to dress up in their favourite comic or super hero costume. St Helena Hospice is not responsible for supplying costumes to participants, nor for any damage, wear or tear to such items.

b. It is not compulsory to wear such costumes to take part in the Comic Hero Fun Run.

c. There will be no changing or bag drop facilities at the event, other than public toilets, so you bring items along at your own risk.

a. St Helena Hospice cannot be held liable for any changes made to the event for safety reasons, or as otherwise planned through circumstances beyond their control. Nor can they accept any liability for any changes made to the venue or date of the event.

b. St Helena Hospice reserves the right to alter the start time of the event at any time.

a. St Helena Hospice reserves the right to cancel this event at any time. In the event of this happening, entry fees and sponsorship will be refunded in full.

a. The information you provide at registration will be shared only with St Helena Hospice, it will not be passed onto any other organisation.

b. By taking part in the Comic Hero Fun Run event you consent to St Helena Hospice contacting you via telephone, letter or email for any matter relating to your participation in this event.

a. All participants taking part in Comic Hero Fun Run event do so at their own risk. In no event shall St Helena Hospice or Castle Park, Colchester be liable for any injuries, loss or damages whatsoever.

b. Children aged 5 years and under are free to take part and will not be registered. They must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult or carer.