Charity Place Runner
Registration and Sponsorship
1. The National Autistic Society’s charity places for London Landmarks Half Marathon will be allocated between June 2024 – February 2025 (with waiting list places being allocated by early February 2025). Places are given on a first come first served basis of when applications are received by the Events Team, applicants will be informed by email or telephone if they have secured a place in the event.
2. You agree to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £40 to the National Autistic Society (NAS) to secure my place in the London Landmarks Half Marathon and that this registration fee will be in addition to the fundraising amount of £350. A percentage of this income will cover the costs associated with your participation in this event and all additional funds raised will go directly towards the work of NAS, and cannot be restricted to any particular programme, service or brand of NAS.
3. You understand that you must inform your sponsors that part of your minimum sponsorship will cover challenge costs. Some participants choose to pay their race entry costs themselves, so they can tell their sponsors that all their money is going to the NAS and ensure that, in appropriate cases, we can recover gift aid.
4. You understand that I must be at least 17 years old on the date of the event to enter.
5. You agree to represent and raise money exclusively for NAS at this event.
Health and Safety
1. You understand that you’re taking part in the event at your own risk and agree that, as far as you’re aware, you are suitably fit and physically able to compete in the event. Participants who have any doubt about their health or have a medical condition that could be affected by exercise must obtain their doctor’s approval before participating in any event. You understand that you’re responsible for acting on the doctor’s advice and NAS shall not be held responsible for any injury or illness that may be caused because of the event.
2. You understand that you’re responsible for your own actions whilst attending and/or participating in the event. The NAS accepts no responsibility for the actions of the participant nor the consequences of such actions. This continues to the participant’s personal belongings, they are brought and stored at their own risk and the NAS accepts no responsibility for any items that are damaged, lost or stolen at the event.
3. No illegal substance, performance enhancing substances or intoxicants of any kind are permitted to be brought to any of the NAS events or used by participants prior or during the event. The NAS reserves the right to refuse attendance at or participation in the event to anyone who has consumed and/or has in their possession any illegal substance, performance enhancing substances or intoxicants of any kind.
4. The swapping or sale of race numbers is strictly prohibited for reasons of safety and primarily for identification by medical staff
Image and Footage
1. You agree that images or footage taken of yourself at the event may be used by the NAS in future promotional material including our websites, social media and charity magazines and reports, unless stated otherwise. (If you’re under the age of 18 a parent or guardian can contact the NAS on your behalf: fundraising@nas.org.uk).
Cancellations and Withdrawals
1. Except in exceptional circumstances as determined by NAS, you understand that all registration fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred towards a future event. Participants who wish to withdraw from the event should inform the NAS in writing and all sponsorship forms and money collected need to be sent directly to the NAS, sponsors must be notified. All sponsorship money will be retained by NAS, unless sponsors request in writing that the NAS return it to them within one month of the cancellation (not applicable for online donations).
2. If you withdraw from the half marathon after the event console deadline and wish to defer your place to next year, you will be required to pay a deferral fee of £20. This is so that the National Autistic Society doesn’t lose money invested in the event and used to support your place for the next year.
3. You agree that by signing up to this event that you’re representing NAS and abide to the charity's values. The NAS reserves the right to reject any applicants/participants that poorly represent the charity’s values or who are believed to be fraudulent. The NAS will not be liable in any way for costs associated with the event that may be lost due to the rejection.
4. You understand that if NAS is forced to cancel the event or change the date for any reason, NAS will inform each participant as soon as possible. The participants can claim a refund of their registration fee, however, they must notify NAS in writing within 15 days of NAS sending the notification and the event cancellation. If the event start time or other details are altered, NAS will inform participants and update the website, and no refund shall be granted.
5. All registration fees not refunded will be treated as a donation to the National Autistic society.
Own Place Runner
Registration and Sponsorship
1. As an own place runner (secured your place in the ballot) you do not have a minimum sponsorship amount.
2. You understand that I must be at least 17 years old on the date of the event to enter.
3. You agree to represent and raise money exclusively for NAS at this event.
Health and Safety
1. You understand that you’re taking part in the event at your own risk and agree that, as far as you’re aware, you are suitably fit and physically able to compete in the event. Participants who have any doubt about their health or have a medical condition that could be affected by exercise must obtain their doctor’s approval before participating in any event. You understand that you’re responsible for acting on the doctor’s advice and NAS shall not be held responsible for any injury or illness that may be caused because of the event.
2. You understand that you’re responsible for your own actions whilst attending and/or participating in the event. The NAS accepts no responsibility for the actions of the participant nor the consequences of such actions. This continues to the participant’s personal belongings, they are brought and stored at their own risk and the NAS accepts no responsibility for any items that are damaged, lost or stolen at the event.
3. No illegal substance, performance enhancing substances or intoxicants of any kind are permitted to be brought to any of the NAS events or used by participants prior or during the event. The NAS reserves the right to refuse attendance at or participation in the event to anyone who has consumed and/or has in their possession any illegal substance, performance enhancing substances or intoxicants of any kind.
4. The swapping or sale of race numbers is strictly prohibited for reasons of safety and primarily for identification by medical staff
Image and Footage
1. You agree that images or footage taken of yourself at the event may be used by the NAS in future promotional material including our websites, social media and charity magazines and reports, unless stated otherwise. (If you’re under the age of 18 a parent or guardian can contact the NAS on your behalf: fundraising@nas.org.uk).
Cancellations and Withdrawals
1. Should you have to withdraw for any reason, you should inform us in writing, send all sponsorship forms and money collected directly to the charity, and notify your sponsors that you’re no longer able to take part. All sponsorship money will be retained by the National Autistic Society unless your sponsors request in writing that the National Autistic Society return it to them within one month of cancellation (not applicable for online donations).
