The Pilgrim Challenge North
Downs Way
Multistage Ultra
66 Miles, 2 Days
After 2 successful years Extreme
Energy are delighted to announce the dates for the “Pilgrim Challenge”
2012. A multistage race along the North Downs National Trail, the oldest
trade route in England and route used by Pilgrims for Winchester,
Canterbury, Dover & the Continent. The route follows the North Downs Way
from Farnham in Surrey through to Merstham in Surrey.
The 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 Ultra Trail De Mont Blanc or anyone who loves seeing the
beautiful English countryside.
This event gains you 2 points towards
the points needed for UTMB qualifying.
What you get for your money:
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Free car parking
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A fully recced route
designed to make the event special and challenging for all
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Regular newsletter for
each entry individually
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A quality T Shirt and
some give away stuff from sponsors
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Toilets & marquee at
the start / finish areas
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Overnight
accommodation in a school hall on the Saturday night
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A great evening meal
on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday morning
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Checkpoint food and
water through out the Event
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Free tea, coffee and
cake for all competitors at the finish area each day
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All permissions needed
for the event granted, safety & medical cover throughout the event
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Medal awarded to each
finisher
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Prizes awarded for the
winners
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Results reported
on-line
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Action pictures taken
during the event for you to download afterwards
Cost Options:
Entry
for both full days is £120 per head with the option of entering one day
only at £48 per head.
Optional overnight accommodation is £24 per head.
Accommodation:
St Nicholas School, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH13 PU. Sleeping will be
in a Large Hall & Gym Area
Facilities:
Showers, sleeping area, rest area and
restaurant area, with large TV screen (for the rugby if it is on)
Food:
All food will be provided for 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.)
Start:
1. Day
1- Farnham ( Sandy Farm Business Centre,
GU10 1PX
)
2. Day 2
– Merstham (St Nicholas School, RH1
3PU)
Finish:
Farnham (Sandy Farm Business Centre)
Downloadable Event Instructions:
You can download a PDF of
all our Pilgrim Event Instructions
here
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