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The 2018 Jurassic Coast Challenge is approaching quickly – with over 2,700
people taking on the Challenge, this is going to be an amazing first year!. To
help you make your final plans we have put this Final Event Guide together.
Please read this alongside the CHALLENGE MANUAL (in the App or the
Participant’s Area of the website) to ensure you have all the information
required to prepare for the Challenge.
Jurassic Coast Challenge APP!
Download the Jurassic Coast Challenge APP for access to challenge documents & updates.
Available in both the Apple or Google Play stores, search 'Action Challenge' and download
using the code AC1 to get started – then go to 'load challenge' in the menu and enter the
code Jurassic.
We will be updating the App in the lead up to the Challenge, including maps and special
features to use, so make sure you keep it on your phone!
In the APP you will find:
The Challenge Manual
Training Guides & foot care advice
Kit List & discounts
Official Map (s) of the route & Rest Stops
Challenge menu (closer to the Challenge)
Exclusive offers coming soon, and much more!
Preparation Videos
Check out our series of 7 videos available on the App and Participant’s Area, covering
some key aspects of preparation for your Ultra Challenge; with our expert panel of Jim
Smith - long distance walker / Ultra Challenge Trek Master, Matt Buck - Ultra runner /
Running coach and Julian Risley – Event Director.
CLICK HERE to view the videos >>
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Key pre event information....
Start times
For anyone registered before the 11th June, you should have received your allocated start
time sent via EMAIL on Monday 11th June.
Although we have tried to allocate a start time as close as possible to the start time slot
selected when registering, please note that due to the Sandbanks Ferry crossing at the
5km mark, and the number of people registered for the earlier start times, some start
times have had to be pushed back slightly in order to accommodate the number of
participants and to ensure a safe ferry crossing (no overcrowding) and to limit the potential
wait time at the ferry point. Due to this, we will only be able to amend your start time in
exceptional circumstances and only for those starting from Poole on Saturday 21st July.
For any runners and joggers who selected a start time up until 8:00am, please note that you
may be allocated a 6:30am start time. This is so you can be ahead of the walkers starting
early and arrive at the Sandbanks ferry ahead of them to cross over first.
If you created or joined a team when you registered, members of the team will be allocated
the same start time as the team captain. If you have NOT received your start time email by
Friday 15th June (do check your ‘junk’ inbox) OR in exceptional circumstances you
would like to request a start time amendment, OR there seems to be a problem with
some of your Team’s start times - then please complete the ONLINE FORM below by 6th
July at the latest.
Anyone that has registered on the 11th June or after, your start time will be confirmed on
your e-ticket which will be sent on the 11th July.
Note: Some start-points only have one start time and so we cannot accept
amendment requests for these.
Full, 1st Half & 1st Quarter Challenge – Start Saturday 21st July between 6:30am –
10:10am - there are no slots outside of this window.
2nd Half Challenge – Start Saturday 21st July at 9:00am only if walking & midday only if
jogging or running. Note – runners and joggers will be disqualified if attempts are made
to start at 9:00am.
Full 2 Day Challenge (2nd Half) – Start Day 2 on Sunday 22nd July at 06:00am only.
CLICK HERE for online Start Time Request Form >>
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E-Tickets & Bib Number
Your E-Ticket will be EMAILED to you on Wednesday 11th July 2018 – and it will be
required at event registration so you MUST bring it with you (ideally store it on a mobile
device to save paper waste from printing).
If you have NOT received this E-Ticket by close of play on Tuesday 17th July (check your
junk mail first) – there will be a ‘Starting List’ published on the App and the Participant’s
Area of the website, where you can check your Bib Number, Start Time and request for
your E-Ticket to be re-sent. We ask that you do not email or phone to request an e-ticket.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Remember that we have some Optional Extras that you can book to make it easier for you
on the Challenge. You MUST pre-book these via our Optional Extras form as they are not
available to purchase on the day. This form closes 1 week before the Challenge.
Camping – For 2 Day Full Challengers
You can book a camping package for Saturday night at the half way point in Weymouth:
Package includes:
2 man tent & roll mat(s) - bring your own sleeping bag
Luggage transfer - from Poole to half way camp, then to the finish
Sunday morning breakfast - before you head out for the 2nd Half
£59 for 1 person or £80 for 2 people sharing
Parking
Parking at Corfe (1st Quarter finish) – Sat - £5 per car
Parking at Bridport (Full and 2nd Half finish line) – Sat/Sun- £5 per car
Park and Ride
1st Quarter Challengers – park at Corfe on Saturday, 6.30am transfer to start in
Poole - £15 per person
2nd Half Challengers – WALKERS ONLY – park at Bridport on Saturday, 6.30am
transfer to start in Weymouth - £15 per person
NOTE – all Park and Ride transfers include parking
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Transfer – Before your Challenge
1st Half Challengers – transfer from Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth at 6am to
start in Poole - £15 per person
Please note – parking is NOT included in this transfer. Local pay & display car parks
available nearby.
Transfers – After your Challenge
Full Challengers - coach transfers from the finish to London on Sunday 22nd July.
Coaches will depart from the finish in Bridport and will drop off in Richmond and/or
Victoria - costs £45 per person and must be pre-booked via the Optional Extras
form. Coaches depart on Sunday at:
- 08:00
- 11:00
- 15:00
- 18:00
NOTE – we reserve the right to cancel these transfers if not enough people
booked on to them.
1st Half Challengers – Transfer from finish back to Poole – departing approximately
every 2-3 hours between the hours of 2:00pm on Saturday 21st July and 2:00am on
Sunday 22nd July – £20 per person
2nd Half Challengers – Transfer from finish back to Weymouth – departing
approximately every 2-3 hours between the hours of 5:00pm on Saturday 21st July
and 2:00am on Sunday 22nd July – £20 per person
Additional Meals
All meals are included except the following:
24km for all 100km and 1st Half Challengers. (included for 1st Quarter Challengers)
’82.5km’ (25km into Challenge) for 2nd Half Challengers.
Breakfast for 2 Day Full Challengers NOT camping (breakfast included for campers).
Additional meals to register your interest:
24km Rest Stop – For Full & 1st Half Challengers
o Fresh hot baguette, crisps & drink - £6.50 per person cash on the day
o Fresh cold baguette, crisps & drink - £5.50 per person cash on the day
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Additional meals to pre-purchase:
Weymouth – 57.5km – Additional meals - £10 per person
Sunday Breakfast – Weymouth – for 2 Day Full Challengers who have not booked
the camping package - £8 per person
Abbotsbury – 82.5km – Additional meals - £8.50 per person
Bridport – 100km Finish – Additional meals - £8.50 per person
Note - you can book any of these meals for supporters.
CLICK HERE to book your Optional Extras >>
Merchandise
There’s still time to purchase your 2018
Jurassic Coast Challenge tech T-shirt for
just £23! Order now and pick up on the
day. We can’t guarantee sizes and stock
availability on the day – so order yours
NOW to avoid disappointment!
CLICK HERE to view Merchandise >>
Kit & Foot Care Advice
There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! Check out our kit lists and foot
care advice to help you plan and prepare for your challenge, and top tips to look after your
feet! We'd like to advise that anyone on the Full or 2nd Half Challenge, there is a 3km
section of pebble beach (far west end of Chesil Beach) that you will need some sturdy
footwear for - walking poles are also highly recommended for this section of the route!
Travel – Getting To The Challenge
The Start - 100km, 1st Quarter & 1st Half Challengers - Whitecliff Park, Poole
The start is at Whitecliff Recreation Ground, Whitecliff Road, Poole, BH14 8DB–
look out for the big marquee and sail flags. There are various car parking places nearby
which are pay & display (but not for 24 hours +) – so ideal for being dropped off.
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Please note - Whitecliff Car Park (BH14 8DU) is TAXI STYLE DROP OFF ONLY
and NO parking is permitted.
Here is a list of local car parks:
Car Park Address Distance
to start
Recommended
Harbourside Car Park Catalina Drive,
Poole, BH15 1UX
0.8 miles 1st
Commercial Road Car Park Poole, BH14 8BE 0.6 miles 2nd
Civic Centre Car Park Commercial Road,
Poole, BH15 2RU
0.8 miles 3rd
Dolphin Multi Storey Car Park Poole BH15 1SN 1.0 miles 4th
If travelling by train:
Station is Poole train station
8 minute taxi journey away from start (rank outside station)
Trains from London depart from Waterloo 2.5 hrs
1st train on Sat arrives in Poole at 08:01am - recommend travelling Friday night
Poole Station Transfer:
We are offering a FREE shuttle from Poole train station to the start on Saturday morning.
This must be booked in advance, so complete the form below to reserve your place now
and please bring your confirmation with you on the day:
CLICK HERE to complete the shuttle survey >>>
Park and Ride
1st Quarter Challengers – park at Corfe on Saturday, 6.30am transfer to start in
Poole - £15 per person
2nd Half Challengers – WALKERS ONLY – park at Bridport on Saturday, 6.30am
transfer to start in Weymouth - £15 per person
NOTE – all Park and Ride transfers include parking
Transfer – Before your Challenge
1st Half Challengers – transfer 6am transfer to start in Poole - £10 per person
Please note – parking is NOT included in this transfer. Local pay & display car parks
available nearby.
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The Start - 2nd Half Challenge – Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
The start is Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX.
There’s plenty of parking nearby which are pay & display. You can find locations, prices and
operating times of the local car parks by CLICKING HERE >>
If travelling by train the nearest station is Weymouth, which is a 5 minute drive or 15
minute walk away.
Park and Ride to Weymouth Start
For 2nd Half Challengers – WALKERS ONLY - Park at the finish in Bridport on Saturday
and transfer to the start in Weymouth - costs £15 per person and must be pre-booked via
the Optional Extras form. The transfer departs from Asker Farm, Bridport at 6.30am.
Registration...
Early Registration - Friday 20th July
For those staying locally - we will open ‘Early Registration’ for POOLE starters only
from 4.00pm until 8.00pm on Friday at the main start location in Poole - so you can collect
your Event Pack (you will need your E-Ticket to register). This will save time on Saturday
morning, and means you only need to be at the start 30 minutes before your start time.
Main Registration – Saturday 21st July
Opens from 5.30am at the main start location in Poole – Whitecliff Park, Poole, BH14
8DU – look out for the marquee and sail flags!
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2nd Half Challenge Registration – Saturday 21st July
Registration for the 2nd Half Challenge is in Weymouth (Lodmoor Country Park,
Weymouth, DT4 7SX) opening for walkers at 8:00am to start at 9:00am. It will
then open for joggers / runners at 11:00am to start at midday.
Please note: If any walkers decide to jog or run the route they will be ahead of our
event timings and we cannot ensure that the rest stops are ready, or the route is
completely signed. If you wish to jog or run then you MUST start at midday,
or you will be disqualified from the Challenge.
2 Day Full Challenge – 2nd Day Registration – Sunday 22nd July
Registration for the 2nd day of the 2 Day Challenge is at Weymouth (Lodmoor
Country Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX) opening at 05:00am to start at 06:00am.
Note: All signs are removed after 06:00am - no one will be permitted to start later.
At Registration
You MUST arrive on site 1 HOUR before your start time to register
(unless registered on Friday – Poole starters only) as it may be busy
You MUST present your E-TICKET at the Registration Tent entrance
Collect your EVENT PACK (Event Pass / timing chip, lanyard, bib number, safety
pins, baggage tags for runners / campers & any meal tickets purchased)
Collect your event buff and route card
You will need to complete medical details on the reverse of your event bib (if
have any serious medical conditions)
E tickets are NOT transferable – and we may ask for ID to confirm your details if
we have any doubts
You must come with at least 2 litres of water, either in a bottle or a camel back
regardless of the distance you are completing.
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Baggage Drop (large bag)
If you want to have your baggage transported from the start line to your finish line for Full,
Half, and Quarter Challenges - then this is an OPTIONAL service paid in CASH on the
morning of the Challenge in the baggage drop point at the start.
Full Challenge – Direct from Poole to Bridport – £10 per bag
Full Challenge – To Weymouth (halfway) then onto Bridport – £15 per bag
1st Half Challenge – From Poole to Weymouth - £5 per bag
2nd Half Challenge – From Weymouth to Bridport - £5 per bag
1st Quarter Challenge – From Poole to Corfe - £5 per bag
2 Day Full Challenge – for those who have NOT booked the camping package,
bag transfer to Weymouth, then to Bridport - £15 per bag
2 Day Full Challenge & Camping Package : For those who have booked
optional Saturday ‘half way camping package’ you get a FREE baggage transfer (1 bag)
to the halfway point so you have access to your overnight kit - and then it will be
transported to Bridport on Sunday morning once you have started your second half.
Walkers & Joggers: You MUST bring a day bag (small rucksack) - 30-35 litres max -
which you will be expected to carry with you all the way - and holds your essential ‘on-
event’ kit - including whatever you’ll need for ‘changing’ weather and the night sections if
you are on the Full Challenge.
Runners: Can carry a small lightweight running backpack if they wish – with essentials in it
(recommended). Runners will also get a FREE baggage transfer service to their finish line
(30/35 Litres / 10kg max size).
Full Challenge – from Poole to Bridport
2 Day Full Challenge – from Poole to Weymouth and then on to Bridport
1st Half Challenge – from Poole to Weymouth
2nd Half Challenge – from Weymouth to Bridport
1st Quarter Challenge – baggage transfer from Poole to Corfe
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All runners will have a baggage tag included in their registration packs collected on the day.
The tag colours associate with the distance that you are registered for. Please check that
you receive the correct colour tag on the day using the table below:
Participant Distance Bag Movement Baggage Colour
Runner
1st Quarter
Challenge
Start to 24Km Yellow
Runner 1st Half Challenge Start to 57.5K Blue
Runner Continuous
Start to 57.5K
then onwards to
100K
Orange
Runner/Walkers 2 Day Full Challenge
– Not camping
Start to 57.5K
then stop, then
to 100k in morn
Purple
Runner/Walker 2 Day Full Challenge -
Camping
Start to 57.5K
then stop, then
to 100k in morn
Pink
Note: Should you as a runner have a larger (than 10kg) bag that you want transported, that
won’t be included in this free transfer, and will require taking up the Optional Service as
described above. This free service is strictly for registered RUNNERS only.
Also Note: For Full Challenge runners or any who has paid for this service – you MUST
PICK your bag up at the half way point baggage zone – and then (once you’ve finished with
it – even if you don’t actually need it) DROP it in the ‘Baggage Drop Zone’ as signed.
Failure to do so will mean the arrival of your bag at the Bridport finish is likely to be
considerably later than your own arrival.
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The Route
Will be marked with pink arrows. Also you will be supplied with detailed route maps via
the Challenge APP – so you need a mobile phone - OR print the PDF version off from the
Participant Area to bring with you (we are aiming to avoid wasted printing in 2018).
Google Maps
We have created a Google map that has useful information and points along the route. On
the map you will find information on Catering, Shuttles and facilities at the Rest Stops as
well as information for supporters.
CLICK HERE to view the Google map >>
Sandbanks Ferry
For all Full, 1st Half and 1st Quarter Challengers, about 5km in to the Challenge, the route
goes across the Sandbanks Ferry. The ferry crossing is included in the price of your
registration and is approximately 4 minutes long and departs Sandbanks every 15 minutes.
We are putting measures in to make this crossing as smooth and as quickly as possible, but
please note that there may be a short wait time at Sandbanks depending on how busy it is.
The time spent on the ferry crossing will NOT be included in your final event timing.
Please note, that all supporters are asked to NOT use the ferry on the Saturday
morning, to avoid creating additional delays for our participant's on the
Challenge.
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Updated Rest Stop Information
REST STOP Leg
KM
Total
KM
FOOD / CATERING SHUTTLE
SERVICES
1: START: Whitecliff Recreation
Ground, Whitecliff Road,
Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8DB
0 Tea, coffee, biscuits, energy drink,
& water provided. Breakfast
vendor on site.
n/a
14.5
2: MID POINT: Days Park,
Swanage, BH19 1NN
14.5 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee,
energy drink, & water provided.
n/a
9.5
3: REST STOP: Norden Farm,
Norden, BH20 5DS
24 Bring your own PACKED
LUNCH or purchase from the
baguette vendor on site. Also tea,
coffee energy drink, water & a
range of snacks included for all.
Baguette meal (+crisps & drink)
for 26km finishers included.
Finishers shuttle
to Wareham
Station.
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4: MID POINT: Lulworth 42 Variety of snacks, tea, coffee,
energy drink & water provided.
Shuttle buses to
Weymouth rest
stop.
15.5
5: REST STOP: Lodmor Country
Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX
57.5 Selection of hot meals, tea, coffee,
energy drinks, water & a range of
snacks. Meal is for Full 100km
Challengers and 1st Half
Finishers
Shuttles buses to
Weymouth
Station
8.5
6: MID POINT: Wyke Regis 66 Variety of snacks, tea, coffee,
energy drink & water provided.
Shuttles available
to Bridport finish.
16.5
7: REST STOP: Abbotsbury
Swannery, New Barn Rd,
Abbotsbury DT3 4JG
82.5 Hot meal selection, tea, coffee,
energy drink, water & a range of
snacks provide. 2nd Half
Challengers bring packed / own
lunch – or pre-purchase this
meal as OPTIONAL EXTRA.
Shuttles available
to Bridport finish.
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8: MID POINT: Burton
Bradstock
94.5 Variety of snacks, tea, coffee,
energy drink & water provided.
Shuttles available
to Bridport finish.
5.5
9: FINISH: Asker Meadow, Sea
Road South, Bridport, DT6 4DL
100 Hot meal provided for finishers &
tea / coffee.
Shuttle buses to
Yeovil Junction
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GPX file
You can now download the GPX file of the route, to upload into GPS devices (such as
Garmins), if you are planning on using such a device to aid your navigation along the route.
Full Challenge GPX File
Download the GPX file:
Follow the above link for your route
Selecting the ‘Download GPX’ icon from the toolbar on the bottom right side of the
map save to your computer.
Whilst we have gone to great lengths to map the route with various devices & GPS systems
to determine exact distances, you may well find discrepancies on the day if you are planning
on using your own GPS device. This will be for a variety of reasons, and it has been shown
that many GPS devices overestimate distances / ascent by up to 20% due to the nature of
how data points are scattered and plotted.
For best results TURN OFF your GPS device when stationary for periods (e.g. Rest
Stops etc). Please follow signage on the day regardless – as safety diversions may
be put in place last minute.
IF YOU ARE LOST or need to SHARE YOUR LOCATION:
Phone the Control Room on 0207 609 6695 and advise of the last KM marker you saw.
The Control Room will be able to direct you back onto the route. You may be asked to
share your location via Google Maps and this is possible following the instructions below.
The number to text your location to if asked is: 07800 005 012.
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Event Timing and Tracking...
Don’t forget our live timing system, timing and tracking you on the Challenge at check
points. Friends and family will be able to monitor your progress through the challenge
check points seeing your results live and in real time as you make your way along the
course – this will be available on our website on Wednesday 18th July (3 days before the
challenge).
You will be issued with a timing chip and lanyard to be worn around your neck during the
Challenge. Scanners will be positioned at the start and all finish lines, as well as at all rest
stops. You will need to pass through any check points and get scanned in order for your
tracking profile to be updated. Friends and family can use this to monitor your progress
during the event. Your finish time, and split times at these rest stops will be immediately
available following your completion of the Challenge.
Share your location online!
You can opt in to linking your Facebook profile with our timing system – so from the
moment you step across the start line, all timing check points and then the finish line – your
timing chip will send an automatic alert to your Facebook page and update all your friends
with your progress! A great way to incentivise more sponsorship! This will be going live -
on the 18th July – don’t forget to visit our website and / or the app too.
The Finish line & departing the Challenge
1st Quarter Challenge Finish Line – Corfe
Once you’ve finished there will be a meal and a sheltered area to sit and rest. There are
shuttles available back to Wareham train station.
1st Half Challenge finish line – Weymouth
Once you’ve finished there will be a hot meal and space for a rest and shuttles to the
Weymouth train station. There will also be a coach transfer back to Poole for anyone who
has pre booked it via the Optional Extras.
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Full & 2nd Half Challenge finish line – Bridport
Runners / Fast Joggers:
Most runners on the Full 100km Challenge will finish somewhere between 6:00pm –
10:30pm on Saturday and when you arrive at the finish there will be a shuttle service taking
participants to Yeovil Junction while the trains are in service from where you can get a train
for your onward journey. There will also be a coach transfer back to London for anyone
who has pre booked it via the Optional Extras. Please bear in mind as the runners arrive
relatively spread out at the finish line, the finish line can be quiet at times.
From Bridport, there is also a public bus available back to Weymouth. This departs from
Bridport Town Centre (E-bound) which is a 15 minute walk / 5 minute taxi journey from
the finish line. This bus departs approximately every 2 hours and takes 1 hour to get to
Weymouth.
CLICK HERE to view bus departure times >>>
Joggers / Walkers:
For those arriving at the finish line when the trains are not be running, there will be a quiet
area available for participants to rest until the first train on Sunday morning.
Drop Out Procedures and Cut-offs...
Emergency Numbers...
During the event there will be a control room in operation, this will be in our head office
and will be manned for the duration of the Challenge. Please ensure that you save these
numbers on your phone prior to the Challenge.
Emergency Number (if you are injured but non-life threatening): 0203 915 6682
Control Room Number (for non emergencies i.e. you are lost): 0207 609 6695
Control Room SMS (to inform if you are retiring from the event): 07800 005 012
Life Threatening Incidents CALL 999 first, then the emergency number above
Exiting / Retiring from the Challenge
If you need to exit / retire from the Challenge, please inform Event Staff or by Text SMS to
the number provided on the Route Card – procedure details below. The ideal place to
retire is at any Rest Stop / Mid Point Stop – so unless it is an absolute emergency please do
your best to carry on to one of these stops.
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There will be shuttle buses picking up those who have retired from the event from the
24km rest stop onwards, to take you to Wareham station (from 24km), Weymouth rest
stop (from 42km) or Weymouth station (57.5km). However, these buses will be doing
round trips stopping at all rest stops on the route, so this may involve a wait during busy
times.
If dropping out at a Rest Stop / Mid Point
Go to the ‘Information Point’ and hand in your Event Pass which you should write your
exit time on. Staff will provide details of shuttle services or other ways to exit. The shuttle
service is only available from the 24km point onwards - before that point, retirees will need
to make their own travel arrangements, unless in an emergency when we will have vehicles
and medics available.
If exiting the event on the course
Text (SMS) the ‘Drop Out’ phone number (on route card) with - your NAME, BIB
NUMBER, APPROXIMATE KM and TIME - with the words ‘DROPPING OUT’.
Please include details for Team Mates exiting the event with you, if applicable.
Cut off times
The Event will have cut off departure times from each Rest Stop/Mid-Points based on
the 34 hour upper end time (Full Challengers), 16 hrs for the Half (57.5km / 42.5km) and 8
hours for the Quarter (24km) Challenge. If anyone fails to meet these cut off times, the
Organiser, reserves the right to withdraw participants from the Event. We will, however,
do everything we can to ensure that participants, who want to continue, can continue to do
so as we are fully aware of what ‘finishing’ means to many.
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Event Rules...
There aren’t too many rules – but the ones we have are important. Please make sure you
familiarise yourself with all the rules prior to the Challenge (on the Challenge website), and
set out below are some important ones:
NO LITTERING along the route.
Your event ‘Bib’ and Event Pass must be worn at all times.
You must have a route map with you – either printed or on your phone.
Participants must ensure they are adequately hydrated (MUST carry at least 2 litres
of water), fed and rested before commencing any stage of the Event and report any
concerns to an Event Medic or Event Staff.
If, in the opinion of an Event Medic, a participant is considered unfit to complete the
next stage, or further stages, that participant will be excluded as necessary.
All ‘Full distance’ and ‘Half distance’ challengers must carry a head torch and wear it
during the hours of darkness. You will NOT be allowed to leave Rest Stops and
participate without wearing a head torch.
Participants must carry a mobile phone with them & a power pack.
The Event Organiser reserves the right to operate a 34 hour ‘cut off time’ for all
Participants attempting to complete the Event – Rest Stop’s closing times will be in
accordance with this time frame.
No individual should leave a rest stop alone during the hours of darkness – you must
walk with a TREK MASTER guided group or be part of an official Team or have
formed a ‘group’ en route.
CLICK HERE to view the Event Rules >>
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LET’S HELP THE ENVIRONMENT...
It’s in the news – and we all know it’s a problem - and many of our participants have also
emailed in with concerns over single use plastic waste items on our events. For 2018,
Action Challenge is determined to reduce the environmental impact, and we hope all our
participants will be on board with these initiatives.
For this year - we are expecting over 20,000 people to be taking part in our UK challenge
events – and they consume a lot to keep going! We’re focussing on cups, bottles, cutlery
and printing initially:
80,000 single use hot drink foam cups will be replaced with eco paper cups
200,000 items of plastic cutlery will be replaced by eco wooden items alongside
paper plates
20,000 heavy duty single use plastic fizz flutes will be replaced by paper ‘fizz cones’
60,000 plastic bottles ‘saved’ - as pre bottled water will only be used in emergencies
120,000 pages of A5 printed laminated maps will be saved by utilising the Action
Challenge APP
100,000 pages of A4 printing by participants will be saved by using our APP
We’ll also have full recycling set ups at the Rest Stops on each event – and all of our
participants can help by properly sorting their own waste, and of course following ‘Rule
Number 1’ - which is absolutely no litter of any kind on the routes and trails themselves.
We also have other initiatives in hand – including the aim to replace our plastic arrows
(they are multi use – and last for quite a few events) - without compromising participant
safety in any way.
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What can you expect next from us…
1. Pre-Event Video Briefing Live!
Hosted by the Jurassic Coast Challenge team, our Pre-Event Briefing will give you a
quick rundown on what you can expect on the day, the route, hints & tips for
training and more! This will be live on the App and Participant’s Area on 21st June!
2. E-Tickets
These will be sent to you on the 11th July – keep an eye out for them in your inbox!
3. The Live Event Website & App
On the 18th July the Jurassic Coast Challenge website & App will go ‘live’ for the
event – with our timing & tracking website, social media feed, competitions & much
more so don’t forget to check it out!
4. Official Results & Certificates Released
Your final times will be released via the timing website on the 25th July – you’ll also be
able to download your Jurassic Coast Challenge certificate!
We wish you the best of luck for your challenge and look forward to meeting
you on the event!
Kind Regards,
The Jurassic Coast Challenge Team