Terms of Service
TRANSFER
If you want to transfer your registration to another participant or transfer to another event, please read below and follow the rules.
PARTICIPANT TRANSFER
- Transferring event participation to another person is permitted for individual and group registrations.
- Once the registration is transferred, the new participant forfeits their eligibility for the right to:
- Participant re-transfer
- Event transfer
- A full or partial refund
- Deferring
- For participant transfer, there is an extra fee of £25 GBP (+ 7% Active.com Registration platform fee) which will be paid by the new participant, not the participant who originally paid the registration fee originally
- Participant transfer is permitted up to 15 days before the start of the event. Check deadlines HERE.
EVENT TRANSFER
- Transfers are only permitted to other events in the same event country organisation and during the same calendar year.
- Once the event transfer has been redeemed, the participant forfeits their eligibility for the right to:
- Participant transfer
- Event re-transfer
- A full or partial refund
- Deferring
- Transfers to other countries is NOT permitted
- For an event transfer there is an extra fee of £25 GBP (+ 7% Active.com Registration platform fee)
- If a participant is transferring from a higher-priced event to a lower-priced event, the participant will not be refunded the price difference
- If a participant is transferring from a lower-priced event into a higher-priced event, the participant will be required to pay the difference in addition to an extra fee of £25 GBP (+ 7% Active.com Registration platform fee)
- A transfer into sold-out events is not permitted
- The transfer option is only available for individual entries, and is NOT valid for promo and group entries
- Participants can transfer out of an event up to 45 days prior to the start of the event (the event the participant initially registered for). Check deadlines HERE.
TRANSFER PROCESS
Please follow the next steps if you want to transfer into another event:
- Fill out the event transfer or the person transfer form located at the end of this page or here
- Once you submit the form you will receive a confirmation email from Active
- Please check your junk folder as well. If you haven’t received your a confirmation email, please complete the form again or contact uk@highlanderadventure.com
- Your request will be processed within 5 business days; you will receive a separate email from Active containing a personalised registration link for the new event
- Once you redeem the invitation, you will receive one last confirmation email from Active
WITHDRAWAL
If you want to withdraw your registration, please read below and follow the rules listed.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EVENT
If you need to withdraw from the event, please note that you must submit the request before the deadline, as follows:
- Up to 45 days before the event for a 50% refund of the entry fee (the 50% refund excludes 7% of Active.com Registration platform fee or the donation made upon registering)
- Withdrawal within 45 days of the event is nonrefundable (medical issues are not excluded)
Check deadlines HERE.
Fees will be refunded to the Credit Card used for the registration.
Please note that a credit card refund can take up to 3-5 days.
The withdrawal option with the refund is only available for individual entries, and is NOT valid for promo and group entries
WITHDRAWAL PROCESS
To withdrawal from the event, please follow these steps:
- Fill out the withdrawal form located at the end of this page, or here
- Once you submit the form you will receive a confirmation email from Active
- Please check your junk folder as well. If you haven’t received a confirmation email, please complete out the form again or contact uk@highlanderadventure.com
- Your request will be processed within 5 business days, and you will receive a separate email from the local event team once the refund has been initiated
- You will receive another email from Active with a cancellation confirmation
DEFERRAL
To defer your registration, please read the following rules:
DEFERRAL OPTION
- Deferrals are only permitted for events in the same event country organisation in the next calendar year
- Option to defer registration to next year is permitted for individual registrations and group registrations (and only if the entire group will defer)
- Once deferral has been requested, the participant forfeits their eligibility for the right to:
- Participant transfer
- Event transfer
- A full or partial refund
- Re-defering
- The deferral option is permitted up to 45 days before the start of the event. Check deadlines HERE.
DEFERRAL PROCESS
Please follow the next steps if you want to defer from the event:
- Fill out the deferral form located at the end of this page or here
- Once you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Active
- Please check your junk folder as well. If you haven’t received a confirmation email, please complete the form again or contact uk@highlanderadventure.com
- Your request will be processed within 5 business days, and you will receive a separate email from the local event team once the deferral is initiated. You will receive a new link for registration once registrations for the next year are open
- You will receive another email from Active with a deferral confirmation
PAYMENT OPTION PLAN
If you wish to register with a Payment option plan, please read the following rules:
PAYMENT OPTION PLAN RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Transfer to other events in the same country organisation will be permitted once all three payments are received
- Withdrawal option: the withdrawal rules apply only if all three payments are received (50% refund up to 45 days before the start of the event - the 50% refund excludes 7% of Active.com Registration platform fee and the donation made upon registering)
- A Payment Option Plan is available only up to 90 days before the event date
- A Payment Option Plan is available only for individual entries
- A Payment Option Plan is NOT available for Gift Card payment
PAYMENT OPTION PLAN PROCESS
- This option will be available for you to chose during the registration process in the payment section
- After registering, log into your Active profile - My Events to view current payment plans, update your credit card, or pay the remaining balance
EVENT CANCELLATION
- Participants will not receive a refund: if the Event producer defers, changes, or cancels the event for reasons beyond the control of Event Producer (acts of God and the elements, including without limitation, wind, rough water, rain, hail, hurricane, tornado, earthquake), acts of terrorism, fire, threatened or actual strike, labor difficulty, work stoppage, insurrection, war, public disaster, flood, unavoidable casualty, race course conditions, or any other cause beyond the control of the Event Producer)
- Participants are eligible to receive a full refund (excluding 7% of Active.com Registration platform fee and donation made upon registering): if the Event producer defers, changes, or cancels the event for reasons within the control of the Event Producer (other causes not mentioned above)
BY REGISTERING PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND AND CONFIRM:
- All the Terms of Service written above.
- Event Producer reserves the right, in its sole and complete discretion, to deny entry, revoke the entry application of any applicant at any time, and/or to disqualify any individual from the Event. Applicant expressly waives any claim for damages arising from the denial or revocation of an entry application exceeding the amount of the entry fee.
- In no event may participant (or anyone else on their behalf) without the prior written consent of Event Producer, Avantura života d.o.o., its assignees, or its designees: (a) use any intellectual property of Event Producer, Avantura života d.o.o. and/or its affiliates, including, but not limited to, the HIGHLANDER marks and names (COLLECTIVELY IPs) and/or any words or marks that refer to, or are suggestive of, or confusingly similar to, the Event, any Event logo, Event name, Event location, Event date, or Event distance (collectively, “Event IP”), or (b) sell, market, distribute, or produce any products, events, merchandise, websites, or services that are Event-branded, or branded or marked using (i) any Event logo, (ii) any Event name, (iii) any Event IP, or (iv) or any IP (including without limitation the word “HIGHLANDER” or any foreign translation thereof as a prefix for, or component of, any event, trade name, trademark, organization name, club name, or brand of any kind, in each case in any way related to training, coaching, or any hiking or backpacking sports).
- This Terms of Service shall be subject to application of the Croatian law and shall be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of the Croatian law, excluding the application of United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (Vienna, 1980) (CISG) and application of the provisions of the conflict of laws in accordance with the private international law. All disputes arising from this Agreement, including disputes pertaining to the issues of lawful creation, breach or termination of this Agreement, as well as legal consequences arising thereof, shall be instructed to resolve the matter through conciliation in accordance with the Rules of Conciliation of the Croatian Chamber of Economy in force. In case these disputes are not resolved through conciliation within 30 (thirty) days from the day of submitting the motion to initiate conciliation procedure or within a different deadline agreed to by the parties, these disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of the Permanent Arbitration Court of the Croatian Chamber of Economy (Zagreb Rules). For disputes whose value amounts up to (including) EUR 500,000.00 (in writing: five hundred thousand euros), the number of arbitrators shall be one. For disputes whose value is greater than EUR 500,000.00 (in writing: five hundred thousand euros), the number of arbitrators shall be three. The applicable law shall be the law of the Republic of Croatia.
The language of the arbitration proceeding shall be Croatian. The place of arbitration shall be Zagreb, the Republic of Croatia. The person authorized for appointment shall be the President of the Permanent Arbitration Court of the Croatian Chamber of Economy. - Participants acknowledge and confirm their liability for compensation for any damage to others’ property and/or material and/or non-material damage caused by injury or death of third persons (including, but not limited to other Event participants, employees/representatives of the Released Parties and similar) that may result from their actions and/or inaction.
for TRANSFER, WITHDRAWAL, AND DEFERRAL FORMS
CLICK HEREGeneral questions
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What do I receive when I complete HIGHLANDER?
If you complete any distance of HIGHLANDER successfully, you will receive a unique experience to remember every time you look up in the sky, lifetime friends, a hard-earned HIGHLANDER Title, Pin, Patch, and Certificate.
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Will HIGHLANDER take place in the event of bad/inclement weather?
Yes, HIGHLANDER will take place even in the event of bad or inclement weather. We are prepared to ensure the event runs safely and smoothly, so come ready to enjoy the experience, whatever the conditions.
REGISTRATIONS - CHECK-IN - START
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How do I register?
To register for the event, complete the registration form on the event website and submit using the REGISTER NOW button.
Payments are made online only using a debit or credit card.
Capacity is limited, make sure you don't miss your slot and register now for the Adventure of a Lifetime!
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Can someone else register for me?
No, all participants must come to Registration in person during open hours for the Registration Check-in and to personally sign the event waiver.
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Is there a minimum age to participate?
Minors at the event are permitted only with a parent/guardian. To register a minor, please download the document attached below, fill in the document with the necessary information, and save it as a PDF. Once you complete the registration and the payment for a parent/guardian and a minor, please contact the organizer at uk@highlanderadventure.com to send the PDF file and get further instructions.
Consents for Minor to participate:
- from 8 years old - HIGHLANDER 3DAY (Pegasus) Lake District
04
I have not received the confirmation e-mail – where can I find it?
The confirmation email is automatically sent after submitting the payment. Check your inbox and spam folders, and if confirmation is not found, please contact uk@highlanderadventure.com.
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How do I change my personal details (address, e-mail…)?
If this is your first time registering for an event on the Active.com platform, you will create an Active profile. Here you will have access to all registered events, and you can edit some of your personal details.
- Log in to https://myevents.active.com.
- Scroll through the list of registered events
- Choose “Edit Registration Information”
- Make changes to custom questions etc.
- Save changes
If you need to change other information (such as an email address), please contact uk@highlanderadventure.com.
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What is the onsite registration procedure?
All participants must register in person at the event before the start to collect the Participants Kit and food. We do not send out the Participants Kit by mail. You will also receive an email with Registration Check-in information one week before the event.
WHAT TO BRING
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What food is provided?
Detailed information regarding the exact food provided by the organizer is sent to participants the week of the event, but the quick answer is:
- Day 1 - Lunch, Dinner & Snacks
- Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks
- Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks
02
Can I bring my dog?
This is a dog-friendly event but dogs must be on a leash at all times. You need to carry the dog food with you.
You’re responsible for the waste removal and the behaviour of your dog.
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What type of clothing should I pack?
Temperatures in the Lake District National Park in late June are expected to be between 10°C and 19°C although they can also be up to 26°C. However please note, that the higher the altitude, the lower the temperatures and the stronger the winds. Since weather is extremely varied, to be safe, we recommend you prepare for all types of weather as well as you can, and pack all the mandatory kit along with warm clothing.
THE ROUTE
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I have never hiked, but I feel physically ready. Can I register?
Of course! HIGHLANDER is not for professional hikers and mountaineers only. It welcomes nature lovers hungry for activity and adventure. HIGHLANDER is very safe and not overly challenging. A minimum of backpacking experience is required. We suggest starting a training plan in the months before the event.
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How can I best prepare for HIGHLANDER Lake District?
All participants should be physically prepared for tackling the route smoothly. We recommend 100+ km of light hiking in the months leading up to HIGHLANDER to prepare for the trail.
Above all, you must be able to carry a heavy backpack (practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 15-17 kg). Make sure you can walk in your hiking shoes and break them in prior to the event.
03
Is there cellular service on the course?
There is spotty coverage for most of the course. Signal will be unavailable when in valleys on the route but may be available when you get higher on the mountains.
04
How difficult is it to stay on the trail?
Most hiking trails in the Lake District National Park are well-marked, but some short sections of the route have some less-traveled paths where you need to stay more aware of your bearings and some self-navigation is needed. For that, we strongly suggest having an OS Landranger 90 or Harvey Lake District map. It is important to follow markers and official hiking trails. Always keep a map on hand and follow the signposts to stay on course and arrive safely at your destination.
05
Do I have to stop at each checkpoint?
You have to collect all checkpoint stamps. Checkpoints are open at specific times. Staff will stamp your HIGHLANDER ID. Outside staff working hours (or similar), you will stamp your own ID.
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Will you be designating sleeping areas?
Designated camping sites are available at the checkpoints, and you are required to camp on these sites.
07
Can I sleep in mountain lodges or huts?
No. Sleeping is allowed only in tents and sleeping bags that are required HIGHLANDER gear for all participants. Mountain lodges and huts have limited space and could not accommodate all HIGHLANDER participants.
Sleeping in a tent is a special experience and one of the best parts of a true hiking adventure.
08
Are hiking poles a good idea?
Great idea! Hiking poles can help with balance, reduce strain on your knees, and make steep or uneven terrain easier to navigate. They are especially useful on longer hikes or challenging trails.
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What if I have gear trouble?
Checkpoint staff is trained for such cases. Feel free to consult them with any gear malfunction or similar issues.
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Can I share my gear with other participants?
Yes. Participants sharing equipment must inform the organizing staff at Registration Check-in -Event week. Gear that can be shared includes the required tents, compasses, and first aid kits. Participants sharing the required gear must cross the finish line within a time difference of no more than 30 minutes from the first to the last group member.
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Who do I contact in case of any questions?
Please contact the organizer at uk@highlanderadventure.com.
