Application and selectionThe next race is planned for November/December 2013. An Online Application Form is now available which will remain open until 30 April 2013 or the race fills. Places are offered on receipt of the application provided that suitable experience has been given. We have received a number of applications from people who have only done road marathons. We do require recent experience of off-road, trail, fell or mountain running. Further informationIf you have further questions about the race, please go to Frequently Asked Questions or the Forum. If you still haven't found your answer, please contact the Race Organiser, Diana Penny Sherpani, on sherpa@bufoventures,co.uk. Number of placesBecause of the nature of the trail/course and trekking logistics, the number of places for non-Nepalese runners is limited to 75. We hope there will be about 20 Nepalese runners and possibly a Gurkha team. We also require 10/12 non-runners and allow one companion per runner. These non-runners must be fit enough to complete the trek and prepared to help during the race as marshals or assisting medical staff. English languageThe race is conducted in ENGLISH and all information provided is in English. In the past there have been difficulties with runners who did not speak English and who did not understand important instructions. Any runner who does not speak sufficient English should seriously consider bringing a companion who is more fluent. We can cope with French and German. After selectionWhen we offer you a place you will be sent a booking form and conditions of booking. You must return the booking form to Bufo Ventures Ltd with a deposit of £300 within 4 weeks of the place offer. See below for payment methods. (Those paying from banks outside the UK should add £6 to cover UK bank charges.) We shall then send you confirmation of booking and a password which allows you to enter the 'Members' section of the web site. This contains full information about the trip. At the beginning of May 2013 you will be sent (by e-mail) further paperwork and forms for completion. If you have to cancel your booking you will lose your £300 deposit. Insurance Insurance which covers trekking and racing is compulsory. This must cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment in Kathmandu and repatriation. Full details are required by September 2013. Final paymentYou will have paid a deposit of £300 when you accept your place offer. On 7 September 2013 you will be sent an e-mail with your final invoice showing the balance to be paid including any items ordered or special arrangements required. Full payment is required within 7 days (ie by 14 September). PaymentPayment should be made to Bufo Ventures Ltd in sterling: a) by post with cheque or banker’s draft; |