1. Promoter 

This competition is run by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), Registered Charity Number: 1117794 (England & Wales), SC041898 (Scotland). 

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2. Eligibility 

  • Entrants must be aged 18 or over and a UK resident at the time of entry. 
  • Entrants must be physically well enough to undertake a four-day endurance challenge involving extensive walking, travel, and outdoor activity. 
  • RNRMC staff, trustees, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter. 

 

3. How to Enter 

  • Entry is free. 
  • To enter, participants must: 
  • Tag their teammate in the comments or provide details as per the instructions on the post. 
  • Follow RNRMC on the social media platform where the competition is hosted. 
  • Entries open at 10/07/2025 and close at 00:01 26/07/2025– exact times to be specified on the competition post. 

 

4. The Prize 

  • The winning team (two people) will secure a place in RNRMC's Race Across the UK, taking place from 2nd–5th September 2025. 
  • The prize includes: 
  • Participation in the event including accommodation and challenge support during the race. 
  • Fundraising guidance and promotional support. 
  • Travel to the start location (Edinburgh) and return from the finish line (Dartmouth) is the responsibility of the participants. 

 

5. Fundraising Requirement 

  • The winning team must commit to raising a minimum of £1,500 for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. 
  • At least 70% (£1,050) of this target must be raised by 1st September 2025 in order to take part in the race. 
  • All fundraising must be conducted in line with RNRMC’s fundraising guidelines and via the approved platform  

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6. Event Rules 

  • Teams must travel from Edinburgh to Dartmouth via designated checkpoints over four days. 
  • Use of cars, flights, or digital navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Citymapper) is strictly prohibited. 
  • Participants may travel using public transport (buses, trains, ferries), walking, cycling, or hitchhiking. 
  • Teams will be provided with a printed map and clue cards for each checkpoint. 

 

7. Winner Selection and Notification 

  • A judging panel will select the winning team based on creativity, enthusiasm, and alignment with RNRMC values. 
  • Winners will be contacted via direct message on social media within 7 days of the competition closing. 
  • Winners must respond within 72 hours to confirm their participation, or another entry may be selected. 

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8. General Conditions 

  • The competition prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. 
  • RNRMC reserves the right to withdraw or amend the competition at any time without notice, for reasons outside its control. 
  • By entering, participants grant RNRMC permission to use their name, image, and any content submitted in relation to the competition for promotional purposes. 

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9. Liability 

  • Participants take part in the event at their own risk. RNRMC accepts no liability for loss, injury, or damage arising from participation, beyond what is covered by the event’s public liability insurance. 
  • Participants must inform RNRMC of any medical conditions or accessibility requirements upon selection. 

 

10. Data Protection 

  • Any personal information provided will be processed in accordance with RNRMC’s privacy policy. 
  • Data will only be used to administer the competition and the associated event unless otherwise agreed. 

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11. Governing Law 

  • This competition and these terms and conditions shall be governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.