Safety

Please note that there are hazards inherent in running and travel in mountain and wadi terrain. Please read the following carefully;

Each team must be self-sufficient for transport (4-wheel drive), food, water, plasters, sun cream and anything else you can think of to finish the race. Please note that even at this time of year it can be very hot and plenty of cold water should be taken.

There will be white sign boards to mark the end of each stage. Sometimes these get 'removed' or maybe fall over. If this is the case then use the stage distances shown on a separate sheet to judge the change over point. Team captains should show plenty of flexibility, with the rules, in the case of extreme tiredness or injury.

To avoid too much congestion in the wadi it is preferable if the slower teams set off initially and the faster teams later to try and ensure everyone finishes round about the same time. In this way starting times are staggered and this reduces traffic congestion and dust levels through the wadi.

Make sure that you park well to the side of the road at the change over points as there will be normal wadi traffic as well as race traffic. This is very important so please be considerate. Please drive slowly to reduce dust levels out of respect to local inhabitants. The race is on their territory and any problems could result in the race being cancelled in the future.

Once the change over has been made it is best for the team vehicle to move onto the next check point as quickly as possible otherwise there is a chance of being held up by other vehicles.

There are villages on the route and sometimes it is possible to receive some unwelcome attention. Bear this in mind if a lady is running one of these stages.

In the event that there is a heavy rain and some flooding in the wadi each team should exercise caution and prudence. If there is water flowing in the wadi do not attempt to drive , cycle or run through. Keep the vehicle on the higher ground and wait for the water to subside.

A number of people have requested to participate in the event on mountain bikes. This can present hazards on congested sections of the wadi with parked cars runners and fast moving mountain bikes. The run was primarily organised as a relay run for runners and therefore there is no entry for mountain bikers.

The wadi can get very congested with runners vehicles and normal wadi traffic. Please take one vehicle per team. Surplus vehicles can be left at the start of run or camp site.

Due care and diligence has been exercised in the planning and organisation for the Wadi Bih Run. Please note that all individuals or groups who participate in the event do so of their own free will and must recognize the hazards inherent in running and travel in mountain and wadi terrain. The organizers will not be held responsible for any injury, death or loss incurred under any circumstances.