Event Summary:   Event Date | 21st - 23rd September 2012 Event Format | Multistage Ultra Event Cost | £150 for 3 days or £48 for individual days

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.


Cost Options:

£150 (inc VAT) for the 3 days (this is inclusive of all food, accommodation and transportation from and to local stations) or £48 (inc VAT) for individual days with the option to stay the night before or after at a cost of £24 (inc VAT) per night.


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 / changing facilities at the start / finish areas (plus great showers at the finish)
• 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
• Quality Medal awarded to each finisher
• Prizes awarded for several different categories
• Timing system to ensure accurate timing of event
• Care taken to minimise the impact on the environment
• A well organised event by the XNRG team

Accommodation:

- Day 1 – Moulsford Prep School, Moulsford
- Day 2 - Sir William Borlase School, Marlow

Both days we will be sleeping in large 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)


Start:

1. Day 1 -  Oxford

2. Day 2 – Moulsford

3. Day 3 - Marlow

Finish:

Walton on Thames

Event Information: - Event Booking - Toad Route Info - Daily Outline Schedule - Medical Info - Recommended Kit List - Event Categories & Prizes - Travel - FAQ's

Charity Fundraising:

Upcoming Events

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- The Pony Express 2012 view

- The Fan Dance 2012 view

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- The Toad 2012 view

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