Here at Front Runner Events, we always aim to make our events as inclusive as possible for all participants. Following the race guidelines outlined on SheRACES, we’ve made some adjustments to support women and ensure our events are as female-friendly as possible.

Equality At The Startline

We are proud to attract a large field of female athletes to our events and aim to use inclusive imagery (photography and film) and positive messaging in all our marketing efforts, including our social media presence, websites, emails and advertising. This also extends to the language we use to attract runners, with the aim of making our events as accessible as possible. This also includes coverage post-race where we provide equal reference to the women’s, men’s and disabled fields, with separate results and post race imagery (photography and film).

Fair Deferral Policies

We understand that pregnancy and returning to running postpartum, can be a difficult journey for women. We believe in supporting women during this journey and in doing so, we are proud to offer a fair deferral policy, whereby any pregnant or postpartum woman can defer their place for up to two years from date of entry. 

Women Only Toilets

There will be women-only toilets supplied within the event village at all events, alongside the usual unisex toilets and urinals.

Period Products

Front Runner Events will provide free period products, including tampons, towels and disposal bags, which will be supplied in women-only toilets and on the course (at the water stops) should you require them.

Cut-Offs

We have cut-offs in place for each of our events, which are continually reviewed. The cut-offs are in place largely due to the road closure restrictions we face at our events. Our cut-offs are made clear to our participants at the point of registration. To date, we have not had to stop a participant from completing an event and facilitate our participants as best we can to complete the event.

Prize Money/Awards

Our awards and prize money have always been equal and will continue to be.

Medical Issues

We always have both male and female medics available amongst our medical team on race day.

Breastfeeding

Where possible, we aim to provide an area for breastfeeding mums. If you have any questions regarding additional support please contact [email protected]

We continually review our events alongside participant feedback, however, if you have any suggestions or any questions about how we can improve please email us after the event.