The Rules of the Race to Paris
The Race to Paris is a fund-raising event organised by Edinburgh Students' Charities Appeal.
The idea is for participants to get to a designated point in Paris (France) in the minimum amount of time and without spending any money on transport (we don't expect you to go on hunger strike as well while taking part...) You can hitch, blag travel on a train, a plane, even ask for donations to pay for a bus. As long as your tactics are legal (both in the UK and any other countries you pass through) and you organise your trip on the day (none of this "getting free flights before you go" shenanigans) you can use whatever means you can imagine!
Whilst this is obviously intended to be a fun event, there are obviously some risks involved and consequently some rules are needed. Below are the basic rules of the event. More detailed rules can be viewed by clicking here.
The rules are quite simple, easy to follow, and designed to ensure your safety.
- You can not spend any money on travel.
- Teams are of two people (no more, no less) of which at least ONE must be male. All participants must be aged 18 or over at time of departure.
- Participants must pay the £25 registration fee (per team member). You will be refunded your fee if your team raises over £300.
- You can choose the charity you wish to support. Only legally recognised charities can be supported.
- Don't do anything illegal! If we find that you have done something illegal you will be considered to have cheated and may be disqualified.
- Don't accept anything you feel uncomfortable with, EVEN IF IT'S FREE!
- Teams must check in by text message periodically as a security requirement. If you don't check in, we'll assume the worst, and call the relevant Police with your last known location.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a suitable tavel insurance policy for the period of your trip. If you can not show evidence of adequate cover, you may not be permitted to take part. If you are unsure what the best travel insurance policy to purchase is, click here for more advice
- If you're fed up you can either pay your way to Paris or go home. If you decide to go home you MUST tell us!
- It's not strictly a rule, but you are much more likely to get a lift or assistance if you smile and have fun!
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