SafeRace

Specialist race safety solutions from Enhanced Care Services

Our specialist service aims to improve race safety across running, swimming and cycling events . Through research, education, planning, risk mitigation and operational delivery, SafeRace aims to streamline and improve joint working between event organisers, safety teams and medical provider. We have an experienced and passionate team of sporting enthusiasts s who have been specially trained to reduce the risks involved at sporting events and provide an even safer environment for your athletes.

SafeFinish

This has been a key focus in the development of the SafeRace™ service. The final mile of a race is the peak of an athlete’s journey, going through enthusiastic crowds, with a visual endpoint. However, it is also the area of highest risk. At this point exhaustion and fatigue clashes with the urge to reach the finish line ‘no matter what’ and some 66% of medical emergencies occur in the final mile or at the finish. This phase in the race, therefore, represents significant risk. With early identification and intervention to athletes at risks, SafeRace™ aims to reduce the incident of medical emergencies in the final mile.

SafeRoute

Within both running and cycling, the route is focal to the character of a race. The ascent and descent, surface, wind and scenery all contribute to the overall athlete experience, but also significantly impact on the risks posed. SafeRoute utilises the experience of safety experts, medical personnel and athletes to mitigate specific risks, improve athlete enjoyment and maximise the safety of all involved. The key elements of the service are outlined below:-

  • Route design, management and risk review

  • Signage

  • Sweep/welfare bus

  • Lead vehicle and tail end charlie

  • Response teams

  • Incident scene safety

SafeStart

 Our approach to the start of the race ensures that things go right from the start. Our team is able to help and streamline the process from pre-race to starting gun. SafeStart improves the information available to race directors and provides assurance that the decision to start is both informed and balanced.

Get in contact with the team today on 02380 201561.