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This NEW event is set to welcome up to 3,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park. With a major Base Camp set-up in idyllic, which will include camping facilities, parking & extensive hospitality services across the weekend - and a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough and varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire s finest scenery and Peaks - with full support all the way. Whether you re a walker and new to endurance events, or even a marathon runner looking to up the distance - you ll get the best support and hospitality through day and night. The Full 100km, can be done as a continuous Challenge - or as a Daylight 2 Day option with camping at halfway. There s also Half and Quarter distance options available - so there s a Challenge here for everyone! Challenge Key 1st Quarter Challenge 1st Half Challenge 25 Tideswell 12 2nd Half Challenge Calver Full Challenge General Key Challenge Start Challenge Finish Major Rest Stop 37 Minor Rest Stop Taddington 00 KM Markers Route Direction 52 48 Campsite 100 82 32 Rowsley 62 Stats Full Challenge: 100km / 2450m climb 1st Half Challenge: 52km / 1400m climb 2nd Half Challenge: 48km / 1050m climb 1st Quarter Challenge: 25km / 300m climb 12 Monyash Highlights Chatsworth House Millers Dale Viaduct Chee Dale 75 25 Minninglow Monsal Head Viaduct Monsal Trail 1
Distance options Full 100km (continuous) Challenge Figure of 8 loop Sat 13 July 7-10am 100km / ~2450m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 9 Stops Late breakfast/lunch at 25km Lunch/dinner at 52km Dinner/breakfast at 75km Dinner/breakfast/lunch at 100km Full 100km-2 Day (stop overnight) Challenge Figure of 8 loop D1 - Sat 13 July 7-10am D2 - Sun 14 July 6am 100km / ~2450m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 9 Stops Late breakfast/lunch at 25km Lunch/dinner at 52km Sunday lunch at 75km Sunday lunch/dinner at 100km First Half Challenge northern loop Sat 13 July 7-10am 52km / ~1400m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 4 Stops Late breakfast/lunch at 25km Lunch/dinner at 52km Second Half Challenge southern loop Sun 14 July 6am OR join a 100km friend between Sat 13 July 5pm Sun 14 July 6am 44km / ~1050m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 4 Stops Lunch/dinner at 75km (25km in) Lunch/dinner at 100km (48km) First Quarter Challenge > Tideswell Sat 13 July 7-10am 25km / ~300m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 2 Stops Lunch at 25km *All additional options are available to book online once you ve signed up to the Challenge. 2
Our Support An Ultra Challenge is all about pushing yourself further and setting your own goals. We lay on the best support services and hospitality all the way to the line - to give you the best chance of achieving them. Whichever distance you choose you will receive the same full support: Before the Challenge Dedicated Challenge App to help you prepare Challenge Manual & Event Guides Training Walks & Runs Kit & equipment lists - discounts & advice Preparation videos & pre-event briefing Online forums meet fellow Challengers During the Challenge Rest stops every ~12.5km covered with seating, toilets & rest areas FREE - food & drinks catering to all dietary requirements First aid support at stops & en route Fully signed route & online maps Chip-timing keeping track of you Trek Masters to help guide you Group departures during the night Baggage transfer service Emergency support & route pick ups Shuttles for retirees to take you forward Bookable transfers before and after your Challenge Medal, T shirt & glass of fizz at the! Optional Extras Baggage All baggage services are paid for in cash on the morning of the Challenge - you do not need to pre-book online. Transfers to your... Full Challengers... 10 Half Challengers... 5 Quarter Challengers... 5 Included for runners Transfers to half way &... Full Challengers only. 15 Included for runners. Camping basecamp Friday Night pre-challenge OR Saturday night (Saturday available to 2 Day Challengers mid-challenge & 2nd Half Challengers pre-challenge starting on Sunday) Full Camping Package - includes: x1 2-person tent & x1 roll mat per person x1 Breakfast (next day) per person x1 Baggage transfer to or storage per person Single share - 59 Twin share - 85 Pitch Only Package - includes: Pitch-only - bring own tent x1 Breakfast (next day) per person x1 Baggage transfer to or storage Single share - 30/night Twin share - 50/night Transport You must pre-book all additional transport options with an * in advance, once you ve registered onto the challenge: Parking available 4pm FRI to 10pm SUN - 5* Full & Half Challengers Shuttle from Buxton station Fri eve/sat morn - 5* Shuttles to Buxton station after Shuttles for all retirees to 1st Quarter Challengers Shuttle from Buxton station Fri eve/sat morn - 5* After: Shuttle back to - 10* Shuttle to nearest station after 3 PD 2019 v.4
Route & Rest Stops STAGE 1 REST STOP 1: START: DE45 1AQ. LEG KM U 12.5 2: MID POINT: Calver, S32 4TQ. this site unless in an emergency U 12.5 TOTAL KM CUT OFF FOOD/CATERING FREE SHUTTLES SUPPORTER PARKING TIMES 0 Free tea / coffee, biscuits, energy drink, & water. Breakfast vendor. 12.5 TBC Variety of free snacks, tea / coffee, energy drink, & water. STAGE 2 3: REST STOP: Tideswell, SK17 8QU. U 12.5 4: MID POINT: Taddington, SK17 9TU. this site unless in an emergency U 12.5 25 18:00 Picnic lunch incl. for all - snacks, teas, coffee, water & energy drinks. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. 37.5 TBC Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink. To nearest station STAGE 3 5: REST STOP:, DE45 1AQ. U 12.5 6: MID POINT: Monyash, DE45 1JR. this site unless in an emergency U 12.5 50 Sunday 02:00 62.5 Sunday TBC Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free snacks. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, water, energy drink. STAGE 4 7: REST STOP: Minninglow, DE4 2PQ. U 7.5 8: MID POINT: Rowsley, DE4 2EE. this site unless in an emergency U 17.5 75 Sunday 14:30 82.5 Sunday TBC Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free snacks. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink & water. 9: FINISH: DE45 1AQ. 100 Sunday 22:00 Hot meal provided for ers & tea / coffee. Spectators may pre-purchase a meal here. STAGE 1: 25km STAGE 2: 25km STAGE 3: 25km STAGE 4: 25km 450m 400m 350m 300m 250m 200m 150m 100m 0km 10km 20km 30km 40km 50km 60km 70km 80km 90km 100km 0km Calver 12.5km Tideswell 25km Taddington 37.5km Bakwell 50km Monyash 62.5km Minninglow 75km Rowsley 82.5km 100km 4
Funding & Cost options Option 1 Charity Sponsorship Option 2 Mixed Funding Option 3 Self Funding Pay a low registration fee & do lots of fundraising for a chosen charity. The charity covers your event place cost. An ideal option if you feel you can raise lots of money for your chosen charity. FULL CHALLENGE: 15 Reg Fee online + at least 595 HALF CHALLENGE: 10 Reg Fee online + at least 395 QUARTER CHALLENGE: 5 Reg Fee online + at least 245 10% OFF Reg Fee if for a Charity Partner below: Alzheimer s Research UK Alzheimer s Society Bowel Cancer UK Brain Tumour Charity Breast Cancer Now British Heart Foundation Cancer Research UK CLIC Sargent Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Help for Heroes Macmillan Cancer Support Make A Wish Note: At least 50% of the Min Sponsorship target should be with your Charity by 6 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time your Charity will pay a Fee for your place to the Organiser (similar to the Self Funding cost). Failure to meet the 50% target may result in cancellation by your charity. The remaining 50% should be with your Charity 4 weeks after the Challenge. For those who wish to pay more of the cost themselves, and fundraise a bit less. An ideal option if you feel you can raise lots of money for your chosen charity. FULL CHALLENGE: 99 Reg Fee online + at least 299 HALF CHALLENGE: 64.50 Reg Fee online + at least 199 QUARTER CHALLENGE: 39.50 Reg Fee online + at least 119 10% OFF Reg Fee if for a Charity Partner below: Alzheimer s Research UK Alzheimer s Society Bowel Cancer UK Brain Tumour Charity Breast Cancer Now British Heart Foundation Cancer Research UK CLIC Sargent Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Help for Heroes Macmillan Cancer Support Make A Wish Note: At least 50% of the Min Sponsorship target should be with your Charity by 6 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time your Charity will pay a Fee for your place (equates to half the Self Fund cost). Failure to meet the 50% target may result in cancellation by your charity. The remaining 50% fundraising should be with your Charity 4 weeks after the Challenge. You pay full event place cost when you register. No fundraising required, but you can if you wish to! For those wanting to do it for themselves. You can still do a bit of fundraising on the side! FULL CHALLENGE: 198 HALF CHALLENGE: 129 QUARTER CHALLENGE: 79 Note: See cancellation policy - as conditions apply 5