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The “Toad Challenge” Thames Path Multistage Ultra
 September 24th– 26th 2010

90 miles 3 days


Extreme Energy are delighted to announce a new multistage ultra running event to the race calendar. The “Toad Challenge” will be run over 3 days along the stunningly beautiful and reasonably flat Thames Path from Oxford to Walton on Thames.

Runners will be treated to some wonderful views and sections along the route as they wind their way from Oxford through, Henley, Marlow, Maidenhead and Windsor.

This event will suit those who want a new challenge at ultra distance, people looking for an alternative to running marathons, those training for events like the Marathon des Sables or anyone who loves seeing the beautiful heart of the English countryside along the Thames.

The event is open to runners and walkers.

The Toad Thames Challenge is not a UTMB points qualifier event.

 

Event:

The “Toad Challenge” Thames Path Multistage Ultra
 

Date:

24.9.2010 – 26.9.2010
 

Format:

 3 Days event covering approx 29 – 30 miles each day
 

Cost: - £120 for the 3 days or £40 for individual days (this is inclusive of all food and accommodation)
 

What you get for your money:

  • Transportation from Oxford station to the start and from the finish to Walton on Thames train station
  • A fully recced route designed to make the event special and challenging for all
  • Regular newsletter for each entry individually
  • A quality T Shirt or Buff and some give away stuff from sponsors
  • Toilets at the start / finish areas
  • Overnight accommodation in a school hall on the Saturday and Sunday night
  • Checkpoint food and water through out the Event
  • Free tea, coffee and cake for all competitors at the finish area each day
  • Evening meal and breakfast from Friday evening through to Sunday morning.
  • All permissions needed for the event granted, safety & medical cover throughout the event
  • Medal awarded to each finisher
  • Prizes awarded for several different categories
  • Timing system to ensure accurate timing of 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

 

Start:

- Day 1 – Oxford
- Day 2 – Moulsford
- Day 3 – Marlow
 

Finish:

Walton on Thames

 
Accomodation:

Day 1 – Moulsford Prep School, Moulsford

Day 2 – Sir William Borlase School, Marlow

Both days we will be sleeping in large sports halls
 

Facilities:

Showers at both sites and the finish


Food:

All food will be provided for Friday and Saturday Evening, Saturday and Sunday morning. There will also be water and 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. 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, minimum recommended list 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.


Highly Recommended Kit:

-          Running shoes or walking boots

-          Running gear

-          Long trousers / leggings

-          Thermal top

-          Warm hat

-          Waterproof

-          Whistle

-          Emergency silver blanket

-          Mobile phone fully charged (compulsory to all competitors)

-          Head torch and spare batteries (absolutely vital)

-          Optional – Thames path OS maps.

 

Transportation:

Day 1 - am Oxford Station is 5 mins walk from the registration location so we highly recommend you get the train. We will put on a minibus to pick up competitors regularly from the station.

Day 3 - pm – transportation to Walton on Thames station

 

Medical:

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

Our emergency cover is the ambulance service.


Massage:

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


Outline Daily Schedule:

        Day 1

–         1030 walkers briefing

–         1100 walkers start

–         1130 runners briefing

–         1200 runners start

–         1230 elite runners briefing

–         1300 sub 5 hour Elite runners start

–         1900 most competitors will have finished

–         1900 evening meal available from this time

 

Day 2

-          0600 – breakfast available /

-          0645 -  morning briefings for walkers

-          0700 – walkers start

-          0745 – morning briefing for runners

-          0800 – Runners start

-          0845 – Elite runners briefing

-          0900 – Elite runners start

-          1600 – most competitors finish

-          1800 – evening meal available from this time

-          2000 – Competitors “Party” – a few beers in the canteen together

 

Day 3

-          0600 – breakfast available /

-          0645 -  morning briefings for walkers

-          0700 – walkers start

-          0745 – runners briefing

-          0800 – runners start

-          0845 – Elite runners briefing

-          0900 – Elite runners start

-          1600 – most competitors finish

-          1400 – 1800 – minibus to Walton on Thames

 

Categories and Prizes:

The “Toad Challenge” Thames Path Multistage Ultra

*       1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male

*       1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Female

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

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

 

Route / Navigation:

The route follows the Thames Path national trail. It is marked the whole way by signs with white acorns on them. So long as you keep your eyes open and the river near by navigation is straightforward. You may want to bring a map with you, but you should not need it.
 

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.

 

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Entrance Form:
 

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