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Fun Run, 10k and Charity Walk Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your event — route, participant numbers, road or off-road sections, marshals and date. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering traffic management, participant welfare and emergency planning in minutes.
Built for charity organisers, running clubs, community groups and event management companies
🏃 Route crossing public roads? Mention it — we'll include traffic management arrangements, marshal positioning at junctions, and the coordination needed with the local authority or police for a road closure or Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.
Legal requirements for fun runs and charity events
If your event is organised by an employer, club or charity with staff or regular volunteers involved in its delivery, Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the activity. This applies whether the event is a small community fun run or a large-scale charity 10k.
Where your route uses public roads or pavements, local authorities typically require a written risk assessment and traffic management plan before granting permission or a road closure order. Event insurers also routinely request a risk assessment as a condition of public liability cover — without one, a claim following an incident could be contested or refused.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 place a duty of care on organisers towards participants, volunteers, marshals and members of the public who may be affected by the event, including those crossing the route who are not taking part. UK Sport guidance on event safety recommends documenting crowd management, medical provision and severe weather contingency planning as standard practice for mass participation events.
How it works
1. Describe your event
Tell us the route (road, trail, off-road), expected participant numbers, date and season, marshal arrangements and any road crossings. Mention whether you need to cover general event risk assessment requirements alongside it.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment referencing the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and relevant event safety guidance.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit it with your event licence or road closure application, share it with your insurer, or hand it to your marshal team. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every fun run, 10k and charity walk risk assessment is written in full — covering all route, participant and public hazards.
Traffic management and road crossing procedures
Marshal positioning, briefing and high-visibility requirements
Participant medical conditions, heat exhaustion and hydration
First aid cover and emergency response planning
Crowd management at start, finish and congestion points
Course surface hazards — trips, uneven ground, waterlogging
Adverse weather contingency and cancellation triggers
Lone working for remote marshals and course officials
Lost or vulnerable participant procedures
Baggage area and spectator area management
Vehicle access for emergency services along the route
Fire safety at registration, start and finish areas
Child and young participant supervision arrangements
Public liability and third-party pedestrian safety
Works for
From small community fun runs to mass participation charity 10ks, Anyrisks covers every type of road race and walking event.
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Traffic management and road closure planning included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers marshal and volunteer safety | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accepted by local authorities and insurers | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Covers routes from 5k to half marathon distance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I legally need a risk assessment for a fun run or charity walk?
If employees or volunteers are helping run the event, Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. Many local authorities, landowners and road closure authorities will also refuse permission or insurance cover without a written risk assessment in place.
Does this cover road closures and running on public highways?
Yes — describe your route, including any sections on public roads, pavements, cycle paths or open land, and the assessment will cover traffic management, marshal positioning, and coordination with the police or local authority where a road closure order is needed.
What about participant medical risks during the run?
Mention expected numbers and course length and the assessment will cover medical cover provision, first aid points, heat exhaustion and hydration risk, and procedures for runners who collapse or need assistance mid-course.
Does it cover marshals and volunteer safety?
Yes — marshal positioning at road crossings and junctions, high-visibility clothing, communication arrangements, and lone working for marshals at remote points are all included where relevant to your event.
Can it cover mass participation events with thousands of runners?
Yes — describe your expected attendance and the assessment will scale to cover crowd management, start and finish funnelling, baggage areas and emergency evacuation for larger events, as well as smaller community fun runs.
Is this suitable for insurers and local authority event applications?
Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the standard format expected by local authorities, event insurers and landowners when processing event licence and road closure applications.
Does it cover adverse weather conditions?
Yes — cold, heat, high winds, ice and lightning risk are all addressed, along with the decision-making process for postponing or cancelling the event if conditions become dangerous.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your event — route, participant numbers, terrain and date — and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced fun run, 10k or charity walk risk assessment instantly.
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