Event FAQ's -
Frequently Asked Questions
What shoes should I wear?
Shoes for Running Events:
The
terrain of all our events is a mainly off road on paths, trails and
tracks. Depending on the weather the ground underfoot can get very
slippery and muddy. You can run all our events in road shoes, but most
people use trail shoes with varying levels of grip on the sole. We would
not recommend fell running shoes for our events, unless you are used to
running long distances in them. What ever you wear please ensure they
are comfortable and broken in.
Shoes for Mountain Bike Events:
For mountain bike
events please use your usual cycling shoes (clip-less, SPD shoes or
similar) or suitable comfortable and grippy trainers or hiking boots.
Whether using cycling specific shoes or an alternative they should be
safe, grippy and comfortable for both cycling and for walking if
dismounted from your bike. What ever you wear please ensure they are
comfortable and broken in.
What kit is compulsory?
There
is no compulsory kit for any of our ultra races. For the Fan Dance there
is a list of compulsory kit.
We do
have a list of recommended kit
which can be found by following the link from any of our event pages.
This is a minimum and you are welcome to bring whatever you normally run
with.
What Transportation is available?
For all
our events there is an option to be picked up from a local station and
dropped back at the end of the event. For more details please see the
race specific page on the website.
We will
also have available transportation to pick up any people who cannot
complete a day, or who are injured.
What do I need for the overnight stops?
For the
overnights you will need a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, towel
and comfortable clothing to wear in the evening. We also recommend ear
plugs and eye pads.
What happens to our luggage when we are running/walking?
When competitors have
finished with their bags at the start and subsequent mornings, they will
be loaded onto a van and transported to the day's finish. There they
will be laid out on the accommodation floor for you to collect when you
finish.
Please limit yourselves to one bag (leave your hair strengtheners at
home guys)
What are the facilities at the start and
finish?
All our events
(except the Fan Dance and the Pilgrim Challenge) have shower facilities
at the finish.
All our
overnights have excellent facilities for showering, sleeping and eating.
At all
starts and finishes there will be the option to have tea / coffee and
snacks.
When will I receive my race number?
Your
race number will be given to you at registration on day 1 of the event.
How will I find my way? Will I be given a route card and directions?
Most of
our events are run on clearly marked national trails or route marked
paths.
At all
events you are given a route card. For some events we also provide OS
maps with the route clearly marked. For all events you also have the
option to download GPS route data.
What should I wear?
What
you wear is really personal preference, but clearly the conditions will
dictate exactly what you wear. When deciding, you need to consider that
in the autumn and winter, conditions can change quickly and you will be
out on the course for a long time.
In the
spring and summer you also need to consider weather changes, but also
the effect of the sun on your skin.
Please
view our recommended kit list for
extra items of clothing to wear and/or carry.
What group should I start with?
The
3 start groups are based on a mileage per hour.
-
Walker start – 3 miles per hour (20 minute miles)
-
Main
Start – 4 – 6 miles per hour (10 minute miles)
-
Elite
Group – 7 – 9 miles per hour (>10 minute miles)
It is
important that you do not start too early as the checkpoint and finish
opening times are based on the above timings.
How much luggage can I bring?
Whilst
we want you to be comfortable, please consider that all luggage has to
be transported by the team every day.
We
would like each competitor to bring one reasonably sized bag which can
hold your sleeping bag, over night gear and a change of clothes for each
days running.
There
is no need to bring a dinner jacket or party frock, 5 different pairs of
running shoes, and the kitchen sink!
What food is at the checkpoints?
Our
checkpoint food is famous and you will not go hungry out on the course!
We
provide a variety of savoury food (sandwiches, nachos, pretzels,
sausages etc) and sweet food (cakes, biscuits, sweets etc) at every
checkpoint.
You can
provide us with a drop bag for specific Check Points if you have special
dietary requirements.
Is there much water at the checkpoints?
Enough
for everyone to fill their bladders and bottles.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs
are very welcome to accompany you on the route. At some of the overnight
locations dogs will not be able to join you, so you may need to make
your own arrangements for accommodation.
I have specific dietary requirements?
If you
have specific dietary requirements please let us know on your entry form
or email us. We will then let the catering staff know at each location
to ensure that there is an option for you.
What is the distance and elevation of the
Fan Dance?
It's 15
miles total, You start at the camp-site, go to the top, down to
checkpoint 1, back up to the top, down to checkpoint 2, back up to the
top, then down to the finish at the camp-site. So have to run 15 miles
with a total height gain of about 1700m. You only do it once, timed.
Do you have a race cut off time for
competitors in the Ultra races?
No! We
wait until the last person still running/walking has finished.
Does the Ridgeway200 Enduro have a time
limit?
The
Event itself will technically not have a time limit however the event
must be completed in the hours of daylight due to the obvious problems
of night riding activities.
On the Enduro do you provide transport
back to Wendover?
If
you are only booked on Day 1 you will need to arrange your own transport
home.
Anyone
who has booked the full Enduro and has to retire will be transported to
the finish.
Anyone
who can’t continue on the Sunday will be transported back to Wendover
when we return to set up the finish.
Can I pay by Credit Card?
Yes,
just follow the booking process through to the payment page
Can I register and pay for 2 events at the
same time?
No, you
must enter each event. Once you have registered you only need to enter
your email and password for any event after the first.
What is your refund policy?
We will
provide full refund up to a month prior to the event, after this time we
are sorry there will be no refunds. We will however, offer you a free
final day on any future event. i.e. enter Day 1 and overnight on a 2 day
event or Day 1 and 2 on a 3 day event and the final day will be free.
Can I use the facilities at the finish
even though I’m only doing one day?
Of
course, we don’t send our competitor’s home muddy and ponging.
Are poles allowed on the Fan Dance?
Yes,
how else would you keep your tent up? Walking sticks are OK except for
the FEW because you are carrying a weapon.
If your
question has not been answered here please contact us with your enquiry
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