The rules

1. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in Shine must seek medical advice from their general practitioner prior to the event.
2. Wheelchair users are encouraged to enter Shine, providing they have assistance at the event.  All participants wishing to take part in Shine using a wheelchair should call the Shine hotline on 0871 641 1430 to make the appropriate arrangements.
3. Shine is a non-competitive walk, and participants are reminded that running is not allowed.  Event marshals have been instructed not to permit any runners to take part in the event.
4. All participants must write their name and details of any health problems or current medication on the reverse of their official Shine number, which must be worn during the event. To help Cancer Research UK save money, please also remember to bring your safety pins!
5. All participants must abide by any rules, instructions and regulations displayed or given on the day of the event by police and officials.
6. All participants arriving late must abide by the instructions and decisions of the Event Director; it is possible that latecomers will not be permitted to take part.
7. Unfortunately, no pets, baby strollers/prams or roller skates/blades are allowed on the course.
8. Unfortunately, mobility scooters are not allowed take part in Shine. The Health and Safety of our participants is very important to us and we cannot guarantee that each type of mobility scooter will be able to manoeuvre the Shine route.
9. At the beginning of the event certain areas will be restricted to participants only.  Spectators will be able to view from key designated areas.
10. Any participant wishing to transfer from one distance to another e.g. from 13.1 miles to 26.2 miles is required to call the hotline on 0871 641 1430 to make the necessary arrangements.
11. Cancer Research UK reserves the right to refuse entry to participants taking part in the wrong event distance (13.1 miles and 26.2 miles) without prior approval (see rule 10).
12. Cancer Research UK reserves the right to refuse entry if for whatever reason a person is deemed unfit to take part.
13. Cancer Research UK operates a no smoking policy at events, and respectfully asks all participants along with their supporters to refrain from smoking at the event.
14. Cancer Research UK respectfully asks all participants along with their supporters not to use aggressive or abusive language towards our organisers and volunteers.
15. Cancer Research UK respectfully asks all participants along with their supporters to be respectful of local residents whilst out on the route and not to make any excessive noise.
16. Cancer Research UK respectfully asks all participants and their supporters to use the litter and recycling facilities available within the venue and around the course.
17. Cancer Research UK reserves the right to ask participators to leave the event if they do not adhere to the rules.
18. By participating in Shine you are agreeing to the Shine terms and conditions.