The Race
The Sodbury Slog (the Slog) is a multi-terrain (MT) race. It is approximately 10 miles
in length and is to be held on Remembrance Sunday every year.
The Slog is a tough multi-terrain (MT) race and it is recommended that the
Participant prepares and trains for the Slog as if it was a MT half marathon.
A race cut-off time of 2hr 50min will be strictly imposed. The race marshals will be
stood down at 14:00 and normal rules of the road will apply. Participants on the
course when the cut-off time is activated will be responsible for making their own
way back to the finish.
The Slog is run under ARC Rules and Regulations (2026 ARC permit no
ARC/26/0646), the minimum age for entry is 17 (seventeen) years of age on Race
day.
Due to the off-road nature of the course, it is not suitable for wheelchair entrants.
The Slog route may include running across farmland where cattle may be grazing.
Running with dogs is not permitted.
Entry Policy
The Event Organiser reserves the right at its absolute discretion to exclude or
disqualify any participants whom the Event Organiser is of the opinion to be acting in
any manner which is against the interest of the Event Organiser or the event or
which is in violation of the terms or any rules or regulations of the event or in case of
(suspicion of) foul play or fraud.
You agree that you participate in the event at your own risk, and accept that the
Event Organiser cannot be liable to the fullest extent permitted by law, for any
personal injury sustained by you in any way or loss or damage to any personal
property as a result of your participation in the event.
The Participant is advised to consult with a medical professional prior to entering into
the Slog if they have not exercised for some time. If the Participant has a medical
condition it must be detailed at the time of entry and on the reverse of the race
number worn on race day.
By entering the Slog you agree to your medical details, as declared at the time of
entry, being passed to the Race Day Medical Team. The Participant consents to any
medical treatment being administered during the Slog by official medically-qualified
personnel.
The Event Organiser may prevent the Participant from taking part in the Slog (either
at the start or during the Slog) if the Event Organiser or medical representative
considers that the Participant should not participate in the Slog for health and/or
medical reasons.
Entry Fees
The entry fee for the Slog is as detailed on the online entry system on the website
and will be the fee applicable at the date of acceptance.
All event entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable under any circumstances.
Should the race be unable to take place for any reason, all confirmed entrants will be
offered the opportunity of having their entry carried over to the following year’s event.
Transfers
Entries cannot be assigned, sold, gifted, or transferred to any third party outside of
the online transfer process. Any assignment, unauthorised transfer, or sale of a race
number may result in delay and/or difficulty in an emergency and any such transfer,
assignment or sale may result in disqualification of the Participant & the original
entrant from the Slog.
Entry transfers can only be conducted on-line via Race Nation. The closing date for
race number transfers will be at 23:59 on Sunday 18th October 2026 .
Memento & Race t-shirts
All participants who complete the Slog will receive a race memento. T-shirts are an
optional extra purchased directly through the Scimitar online store. All purchases are
made independently of entry into the Slog and are non-refundable and non-
exchangeable. All items ordered via the Scimitar online store will be delivered
directly to the customer, around the end of October. The Event Organiser is not
liable for any purchase via the Scimitar online store, nor its delivery to the customer.
Race mementos will not be provided in the event of the Slog being cancelled. We will
pay our suppliers and any remaining money will be divided equally between the
following three charities i.e. The Rotary Club of Chipping Sodbury, The Royal British
Legion, and the Jessie May Charity. No money will be refunded to competitors.
Race Info
A race pack will be posted to the Participant address provided upon completion of
the entry form approximately 14 days before the Race date.
The Event Organiser accepts no responsibility for the non-delivery of race packs. If
the Participant does not receive his/her race pack prior to the Slog it is his/her
responsibility to contact the Event Organiser at least seven days before the Race
day whereupon arrangements can be made regarding the issue of another race pack
for collection on the date of the Slog. The Event Organiser shall be entitled to
charge the Participant a fee equal to the non-affiliated race fee, for replacement
packs in respect of its reasonable administration costs.
The Participant must notify the Event Organiser of any change of address or contact
details. If the Participant has applied online, he/she will have an allocated username
and password which will allow the Participant to make this change online. Failure of
a Participant to inform the Event Organiser of a change of address by 23:59 on
Sunday 18th October 2026 may result in the Participant’s race pack being
dispatched to the wrong address and a replacement pack will only be available for
collection on the day of the Slog. A charge may be levied at the Event Organiser ’s
discretion in respect of its reasonable administration costs incurred in issuing a
replacement pack.
If a race pack has to be collected on the day of the Slog, this must be done before
10:30am.
The Participant consents to the Slog being filmed, recorded or exploited by means of
television, film, video or some other broadcast or media format and agrees to the use
and reproduction of his/her name, likeness, appearance and photograph.
You are responsible for your own personal possessions and those of any spectators
you may bring to the event. Personal possessions left unattended at the venue in
any facilities provided or otherwise are left entirely at your own risk
The Event Organiser shall use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that appropriate
First Aid assistance will be available for the duration of the Slog. There will be clearly
signed First Aid points at the start/finish and at various locations around the
course.The Participant authorises the Event Organiser to pass on any and/or all
information that he/she has provided to the medical teams operating on the day of
the Slog if required for medical reasons.
Volunteers and marshals in attendance at the race are not medically trained and will
not give medical assistance other than requesting an ambulance or paramedic if
medical assistance is required.
All decisions and rulings by the Event Organiser shall be the final in respect of the
safety, running and organisation of the Slog, the rules of the Slog and finish times
and positions. The Participant accepts that circumstances concerning the Slog may
change from time to time for reasons beyond the reasonable control of the Event
Organiser and these may lead to the cancellation or change of the Slog, venue(s),
route(s) or other such changes. The Participant agrees to abide by such change(s)
and acknowledges that any decision is entirely at the absolute discretion of the Event
Organiser .
The Participant agrees to the Event Organiser storing his/her personal information
and using this information for the purpose of organising the Slog. In compliance with
the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR),
Those wishing to make a charity collection on the day of the Slog must obtain prior
written authorisation from the Event Organiser which the Event Organiser may
withhold in its absolute discretion. Please note, the Event Organiser may not be able
to grant authorisation for every request. Requests can be submitted via email to the
Race Director at race.director@sodburyslog.co.uk. Any person found collecting on
Slog day without the correct authorisation will be removed from the course and
disqualified.
Disclaimer
By registering in the event you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and
conditions.
The Participant agrees to indemnify the Event Organiser in relation to any claims,
action, liabilities or losses resulting from any breach of these conditions by the
Participant.
The Event Organiser will not be liable for any pledges made by the Participant or on
his or her behalf to any charity. Except in respect of losses relating to death or
personal injury resulting from the Event Organiser ’s negligence,
Obtaining insurance for personal accident and loss as a result of the Slog is the sole
responsibility of the Participant.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
There will be a maximum number of one prize per person, with the exception of the
club prize.
Cash Prize
1st / 2nd / 3rd Male (Any age)
1st / 2nd / 3rd Female (Any age)
Non-Cash Prizes
1st Senior Male (17 – 39)
1st Senior Female (17 – 39)
1st Male Vet 40 (40 – 49)
1st Female Vet 40 (40 – 49)
1st Male Vet 50 (50 – 59)
1st Female Vet 50 (50 – 59)
1st Male Vet 60 (60 – 69)
1st Female Vet 60 (60 – 69)
1st Male Vet 70 (70+)
1st Female Vet 70 (70+)
Club Prize
A single club prize will also be awarded to the first four members of the same club
(as registered at entry), of combined sex and age categories.