A survey to understand what is important for women in trail and ultrarunning

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* 1. What is your age?

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 2. Which countrywere you born in?

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* 3. Which country do you currently live in?

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* 4. Gender: How do you identify?

Woman

Non-binary

I prefer not to answer

Prefer to self-describe, below

Self-describe:

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* 5. Which of the following best describes the area that you live in?

Metropolitan- Large city

Regional- Small city or town

Rural

Remote

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* 6. What is your total household income? in NZD

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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* 7. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

Less than 1 year old

1 year old

2 years old

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

6 years old

7 years old

8 years old

9 years old

10 years old

11 years old

12 years old

13 years old

14 years old

15 years old

16 years old

17 years old

18 years old or older

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* 8. How many years have you been running for?

5-10

11-20

21+

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* 9. Please tick any running events that you have participated in below. If a distance is not listed for a race that you have run please tick the closest distance e.g 18km is closest to 21.1km

parkrun

5km road race

5km trail race

10km road race

10km trail race

21.1km road race

21.1km trail race

42.2km road race

42.2km trail race

road ultramarathon 50-99km

trail ultramarathon 50-99km

road ultramarathon 100km

trail ultramarathon 100km

road ultramarathon 100miles or over

trail ultramarathon 100miles or over

track ultra

backyard ultra

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* 10. Do you regularly participate in structured training sessions with a squad or coach?

Yes

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* 11. As a female athlete what factors are important to you when entering an event?

toilets on course

female event staff

toilets at start and finish

toilet locations advertised on website/course maps

easy access to course maps

well marked course

on course sweepers/ tail end charlies

suitable start times

advertised provision of menstrual products at aid stations

number of aid stations

family friendly/kids events or activities

mobile phone reception throughout course

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Have any of the following factors positively influenced your decision TO enter a race?

race entry fee

adequate pregnancy or childbirth policy, for you or your partner

the non-requirement for a qualifying race before entering chosen event

generous race cut-off times

availability of female fit race shirts

small field of competitors

large field of competitors

the race organiser/brand

perception that race is safe eg, night running, remoteness, dangerous wildlife, fear of being alone

availability of toilet or change facilities

breast feeding facilities

good promotion of female athletes on social media

availability of child care

equal prize money for men and women

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Have any of the following factors hindered your participation in, or influenced your decision to NOT enter a race?

race entry fee

no or poor pregnancy or childbirth policy, for you or your partner

the requirement for a qualifying race before entering chosen event

strict race cut-off times

no female fit race shirts

small field of competitors

large field of competitors

race organiser/brand

perception that race is dangerous eg, night running, remoteness, dangerous wildlife, fear of being alone

no toilet or change facilities

no breast feeding facilities

non or poor promotion of female athletes on social media

no child care

unequal prize money for men and women

Other (please specify)

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* 14. If you have participated in an ultramarathon, please tell us why you decided to do so.

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* 15. If you have not participated in an ultramarathon, and you would like to, please tell us why you have not been able to just yet.

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* 16. If you have never participated in a trail race before, and you would like to, please tell us why you have not been able to.

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* 17. As a woman/female athlete, have you had any positive experiences at races that other race directors could learn from, that may make racing more accessible and equitable for women?

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* 18. As a woman/female athlete, have you had any negative experiences at races that other race directors could learn from, that may make racing more accessible and equitable for women?

A survey to understand what is important for women in trail and ultrarunning

Women in Trail and Ultrarunning

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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. Which countrywere you born in?

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* 3. Which country do you currently live in?

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* 4. Gender: How do you identify?

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* 5. Which of the following best describes the area that you live in?

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* 6. What is your total household income? in NZD

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* 7. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

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* 8. How many years have you been running for?

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* 9. Please tick any running events that you have participated in below. If a distance is not listed for a race that you have run please tick the closest distance e.g 18km is closest to 21.1km

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* 10. Do you regularly participate in structured training sessions with a squad or coach?

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* 11. As a female athlete what factors are important to you when entering an event?

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* 12. Have any of the following factors positively influenced your decision TO enter a race?

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* 13. Have any of the following factors hindered your participation in, or influenced your decision to NOT enter a race?

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* 14. If you have participated in an ultramarathon, please tell us why you decided to do so.

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* 15. If you have not participated in an ultramarathon, and you would like to, please tell us why you have not been able to just yet.

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* 16. If you have never participated in a trail race before, and you would like to, please tell us why you have not been able to.

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* 17. As a woman/female athlete, have you had any positive experiences at races that other race directors could learn from, that may make racing more accessible and equitable for women?

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* 18. As a woman/female athlete, have you had any negative experiences at races that other race directors could learn from, that may make racing more accessible and equitable for women?