All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them, and running is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being of paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when embarking on a run, that each member appreciates they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the route and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

You must be at least 16 years of age to become a Road Runner. If you are younger than this and you want to start running then contact Blackheath & Bromley Harriers who have an approved youth training programme.

Everyone participating should be capable of running the distance involved.

Risk Management


The Club's policy is to identify, manage and reduce the inherent risks in running.

We have produced these guidelines for you:

1. Wear light, bright-coloured, and/or reflective clothing. Vitally important as many of our 8:00pm runs during the year take place in complete or semi darkness.





2. Run facing the on-coming traffic on country lanes and sideroads, always advise fellow runners of on-coming vehicles.





3. When we run in built up areas, pay close attention to streetlights, pedestrians, and traffic. Many drivers don't expect runners to be in the suburbs and may not be looking out for you.





4. Again when running in a group in built up areas, special care must be taken when crossing busy roads. Always try to use zebra crossings and traffic islands to cross the road. A large group of runners does not have any right of way. Please cross roads in an organised 'walking' group mode - not in 'jogging' dribs and drabs.





5. Don't run with headsets or earphones, it prevents you from hearing approaching people or cars





6. Carry some kind of identification, or write your name and phone number on your running shoes. If you have a health condition, wear a medical alert bracelet or ID tag with pertinent information and let the Club know - so we can help in an emergency.
   
   

7. Be very aware of, and respect the animals we run past.
   
   

8. Share responsibility for 'running group' security - don't let anyone 'drop' or be lost from your group. Appoint a 'Tail End Charlie' If you are leading a group then be sure you have occasional stops to make sure everyone is accounted for.





9. In hot and sunny weather ensure you stay well hydrated and wear protective headgear.





10. When in earshot of hecklers, stay together in a bunch and 'run on and ignore' any abuse directed at you.





11. When running on ill lit tracks and footpaths - step a little higher and advise the runners behind you of any specific hazard.





12. Being such a large group now we are at risk when we gather near our lamppost outside The Buff.
    We must stay off the road and gather on the grass nearby.

When you are running on your own:

• Don't wear headphones when running. They make you less in tune with your surroundings and more difficult to hear cars or someone running behind you. They can make you vulnerable to all sorts of mishaps. ..

• Be aware of your surroundings. Don't run in quiet spots or remotes areas and keep to busy and familiar routes or parks. If you must run in the early morning hours, or late evening, make sure you keep to well lit areas.

• Make sure you tell someone of your running route and what time you'll be back.

• Alternate your routine so that you're not running the same route on the same day.

• Try and run with a partner - if not, take your dog!

• Always run facing on-coming traffic.

• Cross roads at crossings and always be aware of traffic lights. Make sure you make eye contact before with the driver before crossing in front of a car.

• Don't run wearing jewellery - this can put you at risk from muggings.

• Do take change for the phone or your mobile in case of emergencies (keep it tucked in shorts or pocket).

• Always carry identification or write your name and phone number on your shoes.

• Wear light or reflective clothing.

Data Privacy
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We have developed this privacy policy to inform you about what information we collect, who may receive that information, what we may do with the information, and how long we keep it.

We will not give out any information you submit at our site to any third parties except in compliance with a request of a law enforcement agency. Under no circumstances will your name, e-mail, phone number or address be sold to, or given to any other parties. Your personal information is collected through our contact and membership forms only. This website does not gather information from your computer without your consent. Users are required to give us contact information (e.g. your name and email address) and demographic information (e.g. your post code). Certain information, such as your email address, is collected in order to verify your identity and for use in our records.

If you have any questions about Safety or Data privacy practices please contact us.

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