50 Mile Challenge

DATE: 10 August 2008 (Provisional)

VENUE: Gate Inn Marshside CT3 4EB

START: TBC FINISH: TBC

The 50 Mile Challenge is on 10 August 2008. Because of the growth of entries, we considered moving the start from the pub to the car park field but feel that the atmosphere of the day would be changed - so it will stay as it has been for the last six years – at the Gate Inn. This does mean however that we will be applying an entry limit of 130 and as we already have a good number of entries, don’t leave it too late. The Team Relay Challenge will also be going ahead but we will be enforcing the rules more strictly as they have ‘slipped’ somewhat in the last two years. The 50 miler is a great day so do try and make it if you can – if you are unable to ‘run’ then you will be welcome as a marshall or a spectator! Lots of people brought picnics last year. There is a BBQ and the bar is open all day.

About...

 

Litter...

We have very kindly been given   permission to run on local farm tracks  owned by Nick Tapp and David Botting to whom we offer grateful thanks. Please respect their property.

Please do not drop litter of any kind on the route. Marshals and drink stations will have litter bags for your use.

Active Challenger and Hand-Overs...

The team member who is on the  route and wearing the team tabard is deemed to be ‘active’. Team members may only change-over at the start/finish area. Only the active member may be on the route; other team members may not accompany them once they start a lap as this will cause safety and logistic problems !

Team Tabard...

Your Team Tabard should be collected from the registration point by no later than 08.45. The active member must be wearing the team tabard at all times whilst on the route.

Changing...

There will be basic changing facilities, but no showers. You will be provided with a bag in which to put clothing and belongings. May we remind you that the organisers accept no responsibility for your possessions. Do not bring valuables to the event.

Car Parking...

Car parking will be available. Please ensure that you park in the official Challenge car park - a map will be enclosed with details. Please try to keep vehicles to a minimum. If you or your friends arrive late, or leave whilst the Challenge is in progress, remember that competitors will be on the road, so take extra care.

Registration & Medical...

Registration will open from 05.00hrs on  the day of the Challenge. All  Challengers (including all team  members) must register before starting.  At that time, you will be asked to sign a  simple disclaimer regarding your fitness  to take part, any allergies you may have  to specific medications and your   willingness to be treated by the first aid  team should that prove necessary.

Time Limit...

There will be a cut-off point at 15 hours for individuals and 12 hours for the teams when the event will be closed. Competitors who have failed to reach the last lap by 1930h will not be allowed to start the last lap.

Resting...

You may rest whenever you wish for as long as you feel necessary, but remember you must be inside the last lap before 1930h.

Water Stops...

There will be a water station every three miles. Use these water stops even if you do not feel thirsty at the time and especially if the weather is warm. Once you begin to feel thirsty, it is already too late - do not allow yourself to dehydrate.

Laps...

All competitors must ensure their Challenge number is recorded each time they start a new lap. There will be a lap recorder, but it will be your responsibility to ensure your number is recorded as you pass through the lap gate.

Pulling Out...

If you wish to retire from the Challenge, you can do so at any point on the route. Between water stops, flag down any of the safety vehicles monitoring the route and ask to be taken to the main control point. On arrival your distance completed and time taken will be registered, and your Challenge number recalled.

Leaving the Route...

Once the Challenge has started you may not leave the designated route other than at the start/finish area. You should ensure that you use the toilet facilities at this point. Any competitors found off-route will be deemed unfit to continue.

Awards...

All competitors will receive a certificate detailing the distanced completed and the time taken. Those covering the full fifty miles will receive a ‘big’ medal to commemorate the achievement. There will also be smaller medals for those completing 30 & 40 miles respectively. All teams will receive a certificate detailing the distance completed and the time taken regardless of how far they get. All members of successful teams will receive a small medal and the team will receive a team award. The fastest team in each category will receive a trophy in addition to their other awards.

Prizes...

There are no prizes other than the certificates and medals. The Challenge is not a race against anyone else but an individual test of resolve and determination.

Charity...

There is no official charity for the Challenge. However, you are free to use the event to raise monies for any good cause you choose. Please note that no charity monies should be sent to the Challenge organisers, but to the the charity of your choice.

Helpline...

If you have any queries regarding the Challenge, or would like tips on how best to train for it, you can contact Mike by phoning 01227 265536 or sending an email.

50 Mile Challenge Entry Form (Online or by Post)

Simply fill in the entry form below and post your cheque. Your race numbers and further information will then be posted to you (SAE). If you prefer to apply through the post simply Click Here to print out an application form.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER ALL 3 CHALLENGES CLICK HERE

Terms and Conditions:

The following terms and conditions apply to all competitors and acceptance must be selected on the entry form. Please enter me/us for the 50 mile challenge on Sunday 15th July 2007. I/we have read the information on this site/sheet and agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined therein. I/we enter at our/my own risk and agree not to hold the organiser responsible for any injury or loss to ourselves/myslef or to our/my possessions as a result of taking part. I/we have selected the agreement in the above box and this will be taken as my/our signature/acceptance.

Cheques/Payment:

Please enlcose a cheque for £50 (team entry) /£35 (individual entry) and a LARGE STAMPED, SELF ADDRESSED envelope for the return of numbers and other information.

Cheques should be made payable to: "50 Mile Challenge"

Post your cheques and SAE to: 50 Mile Challenge, 2 Douglas Avenue. Whitstable Kent CT5 1RT