Round The Island Isle of Wight Multistage Ultra

June 19^th to 20^th 2010

69 miles 2 days

Extreme Energy are delighted to the Round The Island multistage ultra, following the Isle of Wight Coastal Path.

The Round The Island sailing race is an annual, famous event which up to 2000 boats take part in every year, from professional races on huge yachts to amateurs and families on their smaller boats.

So we thought wouldn’t it be fun to run a Round The Island Race on the same weekend.

We will run clockwise round the island which will mean that amongst the stunning views of the main land and the English Channel we will be able to see all the boats come around the Island as the afternoon goes on.

We will be in West Cowes Friday night and the place will be buzzing with yachties prior to the next days racing.

This event will suit those who want a new challenge, people looking for an alternative to running marathons, those training for events like the Marathon des Sables or anyone who would just wants a fabulous scenic run around the Isle of Wight.

The event is open to runners and walkers.

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Event:

Round The Island Multistage Ultra

Date:

19^th and 20^th June 2010

Format:

2 Day event covering 34ish miles each day

Cost: days (this is inclusive of all food, accommodation, camping fees) note this excludes ferry and parking charges

Start:

Day 1 – East Cowes

Day 2 – near Brighstone

Finish:

West Cowes, High School

What you get:

• Accommodation Friday night at Cowes High School - with access to showers
  and toilets

• Campsite facilities and central marquee "mess" tent on the Saturday
  night with toilets, showers and a swimming pool - as well as great views

• All meals from Breakfast Saturday morning through to race finish on
  Sunday

• Choice of 3 classes, Walkers, Runners, & Elite Runners

• A fully recced route designed to make the event special for all

• Regular newsletter for each entry individually

• A goody bag, quality T Shirt or Buff

• All permissions needed for the event granted, safety & medical cover
  throughout the event (including where appropiate mountain rescue, coast guard &
  police)

• Medal awarded to each finisher

• Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd of each class

• Manned checkpoints with food & water available

• Timing system to ensure accurate timing of event

• Transportation of all luggage through out the event

• Free refreshments on completion of each day/event

• Results reported on-line for you, fellow runners, friends & family to
  view

• Action pictures taken by professional photographers and pictures made
  available for purchase after the event

• Care taken to minimise the impact on the environment

• A well organised event by the XNRG team
  
  Not included in the price:
   

• Parking of cars on the main land

• Ferry ticket to the Isle of Wight on the Friday night or Saturday morning

• Note: Competitors will need to provide their own tents for the event
   

• Total cost of the Event £98
  
   

Accommodation:

Friday evening Cowes High School Sports Hall

Saturday night campsite on the south of the island (competitors will need to bring their own tents. We will transport)

Facilities:

Showers and toilets at both sites

Food:

All food will be provided Saturday evening and Sunday morning. There will also be water and some food available at each checkpoint (please do not rely on checkpoint food as your only fuel, this should be viewed as additional to the fuel you carry yourself.)

Kit:

We will transport all non running kit each day. 1 bag per competitor (plus camping gear). For those training for the Marathon Des Sables or similar you may wish to carry all your kit which is fine by us.

You will need to bring running gear for the 3 days, suggested list of kit to run with is below.

You will also need to bring overnight gear for the 2 nights including sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash gear, clothes for evenings, anything else to make you comfortable.

Recommended Kit List:

-          Running shoes or walking boots

-          Running gear

-          Long trousers / leggings

-          Thermal top

-          Warm hat

-          Waterproof

-          Whistle

-          Emergency silver blanket

-          Mobile phone fully charged

-          Head torch and spare batteries (absolutely vital)

-          Isle Of White OS Map – OL29

Transportation:

Friday evening – competitors should park their cars in one of the main car parks in Southampton and then catch the Redjet fast ferry to West Cowes. We will aim to have a minibus shuttle meeting each ferry

Saturday – no transportaion required (for those arriving in the morning they will need to be at the start on the east side of the floating bridge 30 mins prior to the start time.) Ideally we would like everyone there on Friday night.

Sunday evening – we will transport people from the finish to West Cowes ferry terminal to catch the Redjet back to Southampton.

Medical:

There will be a first aider on hand through out the event. We will also transport any major injuries to local hospitals as required.

Massage:

We will have one or two people available for 15 minute sports massages at an additional cost. Bookable on arrival each evening.

Outline Daily Schedule

          Friday evening

–         1800 – first competitors start to arrive, minibus running till about 2100

–         Time on own in Cowes – it will be buzzing with all the yachties.

Saturday

-          0700 – breakfast available

-          0730 – head to start / briefing prior to the start (15 min walk)

-          0800 – walkers start

-          0830 – 1^st Runners start group head off to start (5 min run)

-          0900 – 1^st runners start

-          0930 – 2^nd runners start group head off to start (5 min run)

-          1000 – 2^nd runners start

-          1800 – most competitors finish

-          1800 – evening meal available from this time until last people have been through

Sunday

-          0600 – breakfast available / morning briefings

-          0700 – walkers start

-          0800 – 1^st runners start

-          0900 – 2^nd runners start

-          1800 – most competitors finish

-          1500 – 1900 – Minibus to ferry terminal

Route details, check point locations, open / close times will be detailed nearer the time.

Catergories and Prizes:

       1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Overall Male

       1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Overall Female

       1^st Male over 40, over 50 and over 60

       1^st Female over 40, over 50 and over 60

Route / Navigation:

The route follows the coastal path. It is marked the whole way by blue signs with a white seagull on them. So long as you keep your eyes open and the sea on your left, navigation is straightforward. We would suggest that you bring the OS map of the Island with you.

Supporters / Volunteers:

If there are any supporters of competitors that want to support throughout the event then we would love to have you along.

If you are able to help man checkpoints / water stations etc then we would be prepared to provide you with food and accommodation for free throughout the event.

The advantage for the competitor is of course not just that they have someone cheering them along and getting their food in the evening !!,  more importantly they have someone there to take them home.

Route Detail:      

Clockwise around the Island Coastal path. Checkpoint details to follow nearer the time.

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