OMM Lite Rules

OMM Lite Competition Rules and Code of Conduct

We want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe weekend whether you are running for fun or in it to win!   To ensure fairness and equality for all participants, it’s necessary to apply rules. These rules, which are set out below will be STRINGENTLY enforced.

Follow the rules – everyone has a great weekend.
Don’t follow the rules – be automatically disqualified from the current event and potentially banned from future events.

  1. THE GOLDEN RULE – Once registered, competitors must report to the Event HQ at the end of each day and download by 17:00 hours whether they have completed the course or not.  If this is not done the team is deemed missing and will be searched for!
  2. Age limits.  U18s in a team only with a combined min. age 35yrs. Minimum age is 14yrs old.  U14 and feel you have enough experience to compete?  Parent/guardian contact [email protected]  
  3. Teams.  Teams of 2 or 3 are allowed if you prefer to running solo.  Teams must stay close enough to be able to talk to each other.   All team members must visit each control site together carrying all their equipment.   If one member of the team cannot continue (e.g. injured/exhausted) the other team member(s) must ensure that they get safely back to the Event HQ, the 2nd/3rd team member may then be able to continue.
  4. Emergencies– If you have a medical emergency you should call 999 where possible, for more minor issues or if you need to retire you must contact Event HQ on the emergency number provided on the map.   If you come across an injured competitor you should assist in any way you can, please inform us on your return and we will ensure that a time adjustment is made where necessary.
  5. Navigation– Solo competitors and at least one in each team must be able to read a map using a compass, without the aid of GPS devices.
  6. Mobile phones/GPS– You must carry a fully charged mobile phone for use in an emergency and you may also wear or carry a GPS device (i.e. watch) to track your run (for your use after the event) but these must not be used for navigation.  We rely on the integrity of our competitors to follow this rule – unless we remove all electronic devices from every competitor there is no other way for us to enforce this.
  7. Routes– This is NOT an open access event.  All competitors must keep to footpaths/bridleways/byways. Out of Bounds areas and compulsory crossing points are also marked on the event map and must be respected.  Tracker information will be used to check routes taken.
  8. Kit – Competitors must carry or wear the equipment and clothing on the official kit list. This is the absolute minimum for safety. Kit checks may be carried out by race officials at any time.
  9. Conduct.  Competitors who, in the opinion of the organisers, act in such a way to bring the event into disrepute or unnecessarily endanger other competitors or race officials will be disqualified and may be banned.

Event Site Rules

  1. Dogs– Well behaved dogs are welcome but are NOT allowed to accompany competitors on the course or be inside the Event HQ Marquee or be left unaccompanied in tents/cars.  They should be kept on a lead at all times.
  2. Fires– No open fires or charcoal BBQs permitted at the Event HQ/camping field.
  3. Noise– No private generators or sound systems. No unnecessary noise after 11pm.
  4. Illegal drugs – Illegal drug use will not be tolerated at the OMM Festival. Please do not bring and/or take drugs.  Any drug use will be reported to the police.
  5. U18s. Children must be accompanied by a suitable and responsible adult guardian.  The guardian is responsible for the welfare of the child.