26.2 miles on the bike followed by 13.1 miles on foot
Cost: £40.00 per person including an event polo shirt
Sunday 7th March 2010
Marshside Fishery, Chitty Lane, Marshside
Start 10.00hrs
Time limit 6hours
Route: A safe 6.55mile course which allows competitors the option of dropping out whenever they wish. The route will be fully signed and marshalled with first aid and water stations provided. We have very kindly been given permission to run on local farm tracks owned by Jim & Alex Pace and David Botting to whom we offer grateful thanks. Please respect their property. The route is over tarmac roads, good concrete farm roads, reasonable farm tracks and approx. 300m of rutted, unmade track. The ground can be uneven and difficult in places.
Medical: There will be a fully qualified medical team on hand. At registration 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.
Lap control: You will be requred to complete 4 laps on the bike and 2 laps on foot. All Challengers 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/passed the lap gate. Once you have passed through the gate and your number recorded you will be deemed to have started your next lap. You should therefore ensure that you have everything you need for the next lap (drinks, clothing, medications etc.) before that point.
Bikes & safety: Please take extra care when entering and exiting the bike transition area at the end of you bike phase. You must put your bike in its numbered space before leaving on the run.
Bikes must give way to runners at all times. However, courtesy and awareness are the safe ways to avoid accidents.
Changing: There are no showers but there will be a covered area in which you can get changed. You can leave clothing etc in that area which will be supervised. However, do not bring valuables to the event if avoidable.
Toilets and 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. There will be a water/drink station at least 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. Safety vehicles also carry water.There will be toilets at the Control Point.
Parking: Car parking will be available. Please ensure that you park in the official Challenge car park which is close to the start. 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 challengers may be on the road, so take extra care.
Spectators: Spectators, supporters and families will be very welcome and there will be on-site refreshements should they need them including a BBQ and bar. They should park in the official car park. |
