Cheddar Gorge Challenge

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Mark your calendars for this midsummer celebration of running! Go for a classic trail run in the beautiful surrounds of the Somerset levels and Bristol Channel or try your luck at something new with the Omnium - 4 running events over one great day of racing. Come for a challenge and fun atmosphere.
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Marathon, Bronze Omnium, Silver Omnium, and 6 more
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Sun, 9 Jun 2024
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Blagdon, United Kingdom
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Location
Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR, UK
Start times
Sunday 9 Jun 2024
Marathon: 10:00 amBronze Omnium: 10:00 amSilver Omnium: 10:00 amGold Omnium: 10:00 am3k Fun Run: 10:10 am1k Fun Run: 10:20 amHalf Marathon: 10:30 am6k : 11:00 am10k: 11:10 am
Here are the distances available for Cheddar Gorge Challenge
Distance
1km
Distance
3km
Distance
6km
Distance
10km
Terrain: Trail Elevation: Undulating Route Type: Loop
6k & 10k
These routes will take in some great views along a mixed route. There will be plenty of downhill sections to compensate for the climbs surrounding Cheddar Gorge.
Marathon & Half Marathon
These longer distances will take on the biggest and most beautiful vistas, gorges, and valleys the area has to offer. This one will be hilly, with runners having to negotiate the Hell Steps (for marathon runners, twice!), but all worth it with some excellent views.
  • Marathon - 2 laps
  • Half Marathon - 1 lap
Gold, Silver & Bronze Omnium
This event's Omnium races are the running version of the track cycling Omnium, in which competitors will take on a range of different events, in the best all-rounder style competition. These races are broken down into the following events all taking place in 1 day.
Bronze Omnium: 6k + 1k + 100m + Hill Climb
Silver Omnium: 10k + 1k + 100m + Hill Climb
Gold Omnium: Half Marathon + 1k + 100m + Hill Climb
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  • Finisher's medal
  • Electronic timing
  • Buffet of fresh fruit and other tasty treats
  • Prizes for category winners
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Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XR, UK
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By Car
The race venue Warren Farm can be accessed via the B3371 between Cheddar and Yoxter. It is a 17-minute drive from Cheddar.
Parking
There is a day parking area for people who are visiting the festival as well as for runners taking part in the race for the day only. People who have purchased camping or glamping tickets will be directed into the site and towards the appropriate part of the festival site, through the pay boundary.
There is on-site parking with a £2 per car charge payable to the farmer.
Camping
There will be camping available at Warren Farm.
10:00 Marathon starts
10:00 Endurance races (Half Marathon, 10k, 6k) for the Gold Omnium start
10:10 3k starts
10:20 1k starts
10:30 Half Marathon Wave 1 starts
10:40 Half Marathon Wave 2 starts
10:50 Half Marathon Wave 3 starts
11:00 Half Marathon Wave 4 starts
11:00 6k starts
11:10 10k Wave 1 starts
11:20 10k Wave 2 starts
11:20 - 11:40 10k Wave 3 and Wave 4 start
from 13:15 100m for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Omnium starts
from 14:15 1k for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Omnium starts
from 15:15 Hill Climb for the Gold, Silver and Bronze Omnium starts
*Please note that these start times are provisional and subject to change. Final start times will be confirmed on the Wednesday of the race week.
In the event of cancellation all entries will be rolled over to the same event the following year or a choice of alternative races will be made available within 12 months of the original race date if you are not able to make the new date.
Age Restrictions
There are certain age restrictions on races at this event, which are as follows:
  • 3k Fun Run - 10 and over
  • 6k - 12 and over
  • 10k - 14 and over
  • Half Marathon - 17 and over
  • Marathon - 18 and over
  • Bronze Omnium - 12 and over
  • Silver Omnium - 14 and over
  • Gold Omnium - 17 and over
Cut-Off Time
There is a cut-off time of 3 hours for the marathon runners to start their second lap.
There are no cut-off times for the rest of the races.
What is the Omnium element of the Cheddar Gorge Challenge event?
The Cheddar Gorge Omnium is the running version of the track cycling Omnium, in which competitors will take on a range of different events, in a best all rounder style competition.
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Are there drinks stations at the Cheddar Gorge Challenge?
Yes, there will be 1 aid station on the 6k route, 2 on the 10k route, 4 on the Half Marathon route and 9 on the Marathon route.
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Will I get a medal at the Cheddar Gorge Challenge?
All runners of 6k and longer distances will take home a bespoke medal.
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