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A survey to understand what is important for women in trail and ultrarunning
Women in Trail and Ultrarunning
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
2.
Which countrywere you born in?
3.
Which country do you currently live in?
4.
Gender: How do you identify?
Woman
Non-binary
I prefer not to answer
Prefer to self-describe, below
Self-describe:
5.
Which of the following best describes the area that you live in?
Metropolitan- Large city
Regional- Small city or town
Rural
Remote
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
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
8.
How many years have you been running for?
0
1
2
3
4
5-10
11-20
21+
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
10.
Do you regularly participate in structured training sessions with a squad or coach?
Yes
No
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)
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)
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)
14.
If you have participated in an ultramarathon, please tell us why you decided to do so.
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.
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.
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?
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?