For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, it is important that all participants adhere to this code of conduct:

• • • Covid-19 is still within the community. We ask that you do not attend the Nettlebed Stinger 10km if you have been experiencing symptoms
    • We will have a mass start. Please place yourself roughly within the field where you would expect to finish
    • There are bottlenecks on the course, both single track technical sections and kissing gates. Please take your time through these and be courteous to others
    • Always be courteous when over taking other competitors
    • The marshals are there for your safety. Please listen to their instructions.  Marshal do NOT have authority to stop traffic, therefore, they communication with runners is key.
    • On road sections, agree to adhere to the rules of the highway code as the roads are open for the duration of the race
    • Look after your fellow runners and report any incidents to race officials as soon as possible
    • Be respectful of the course and remain on the paths.
    • Dispose of litter appropriately
    • For safeguarding purposes, be mindful of photographs you may take and how/where these are shared. Anyone with a red X on their race bib has specifically asked not to have their photograph shared

Date: April 2022

We wholeheartedly welcome spectators to our event.  We kindly ask that as a spectator, the following code of conduct is followed:

• • • Covid-19 is still within the community. We ask that you do not attend the Nettlebed Stinger 10km if you have been experiencing symptoms
    • Agree to keep off the race course, especially in areas around the start/finish
    • Listen to race officials/volunteers as they are communicating for your safety and the safety of those around you
    • Be mindful of language and courteous to all competitors and officials
    • Dispose of litter appropriately
    • For safeguarding purposes, please be mindful of photographs you may take and how/where these are shared. Anyone with a red X on their race bib has specifically asked not to have their photograph shared.

Date: April 2022