How can I contact the organisers?
By e-mail on info@highlandcross.co.uk or by telephoning 07729 892 702.

How do I get a team entry to Highland Cross?
List opens on 3rd September 2012 to new applicants. E-mail us on info@highlandcross.co.uk on 3rd September 2012 with the name and address details of the principal team contact – the list usually closes very shortly thereafter due to being oversubscribed. Being on the list does not guarantee a place in Highland Cross – it merely guarantees that an application form will be sent out by post to you.

How much is it to enter?
£35 per person (£105 per team)

When are team application forms sent out?
By post around 28th of January, to be returned by 29th February 2012.

When will I know if my team has been selected?
Ballot takes place early March so the team contact should hear by 10th March.

When will each team member receive their event information pack?
April – this gives details of the event; principal benefiting charities.

Can team be a mix of runners and walkers?
Yes, it can be any combination of runners/walkers.

Can you change from runner to walker and vice versa?
Yes, but let organisers know beforehand if possible for the purpose of allocating bus transport to start of event.

Does a team of runners have to stick together on the route?
No, each member can go at their own pace and team position is based on the aggregate finishing positions.

What happens if a team member pulls out before the race and no replacement can be found? Can the team still enter?
Yes, but teams should always consist of 3 members to qualify for prizes. No team will be disqualified for having 2 or even 1 member taking part at the last minute due to injuries etc.

Substitutes
Substitutes are accepted up until the Monday before the event, as long as the organisers have a fully completed, signed substitute form in their hands by that date.  A substitute is not accepted until he/she receives a booklet made out in his/her name.  The organisers reserve the right to refuse any substitute application.  No substitutions will be accepted on the day of the event.

If a team cannot find a substitute themselves, they should contact the organisers as they often have names of people who would like to compete. The substitute fee is £30. The substitute form is printed at the back of the competitor’s booklet.  A substitute is not accepted until he/she receives his/her own documentation from the organisers.

How much sponsor money do I need to raise?
Each team pledges to raise a minimum of £300 for nominated charities. In practice, most teams raise significantly more than the minimum figure. (See Charities section of website for current year’s charities).
 

Where do I send sponsor money?
Sponsor money should be banked with pay-in slip provided with the Information booklet or send cheque/cheques to Highland Cross, Redwood, 19 Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 4AA, with competitor number on reverse of cheque (along with sponsor form, if applicable, to enable gift aid to be claimed).
 

Justgiving donations

All sponsor money donated through Justgiving is paid directly into the Highland Cross bank account and we have access to a complete breakdown of the amounts received by this method in order to ensure that all amounts are credited to team totals.

If I take a bag to the start of the event, can it be taken back to the finish in Beauly for me?
Yes, there is a “Bag Van” at the start and at the changeover points of the event so that competitors may leave their belongings to be transported back to Beauly for them. All bags should have a competitor number tag attached to identify them.

Lost Property
If a competitor forgets to collect any of their belongings after the event, please contact James Campbell, Beauly on 01463 782239.