Peak District South-2-North

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Sat 24th Nov 2018

Ashbourne
100 participants
By Ranger Ultras

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The best of the Peak District from south to north, through tree lined vales, high moors, plateau, famous peaks and grit stone edges, in winter season conditions. Mixed navigation challenges and adventure for racers. The route runs through the inspiring White and Dark Peak District over classic trails. We're including pre-race briefings, followed by pizza and pasta party to help you start this friendly and sociable race, fueled with energy and prepared.

How to enter the Peak District South-2-North

Full Race - 93K
Running: Run 93km, N/a
Sat 24th Nov 2018
£80–£82
Event passed
Stage 1- White Peak (50K)
Run 50km
Sat 24th Nov 2018
£50–£52
Event passed
Stage 2 - Dark Peak (43K)
Run 43km
Sun 25th Nov 2018
£50–£52
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Event Details

What’s Included

WHATS INCLUDED

Ranger Safety Team Support at HQ, Road head and Hill Top locations.
Navigation notes
ON COURSE: Snacks, fruit, soft drinks and soup
HQ: Tea/Coffee/ Soft drinks, Pizza and Pasta for racers.
Finishers Medals for all race options.
Trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female STAGE 1
Trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female STAGE 2
Trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female FULL SOUTH 2 NORTH
Limited hall floor sleeping (20 places, must be pre-booked)
Coach transport from Edale to start of Stage 1
Private taxi / mini-bus arranged (at cost, must be pre-booked) from finish of Stage 2 back to Edale
Stage 2 racers’ kit bag transported from Edale directly to the finish.

Raceday Logistics

Friday 23th November
18:00 – Option A (Full Race) & Option B (Stage 1) racers meet at Edale Village Hall, Event HQ for check in, pre-race briefings, kit check and pasta & pizza party.

Saturday 24th November
07:00 – Transport from Edale HQ to Race Start at Ashbourne (included)
08:00 – Stage 1 start
18:00 – Edale HQ open for Option B (Stage 2) racers
22:00 – Stage 1 Edale cut off time

Sunday 25th November
08:00 – Stage 2 start from Edale HQ
22:00 – Stage 2 Marsden finish cut off time

Kit List

Backpack
Waterproof jacket with hood and waterproof over trousers
Insulating Hat and Gloves/Mitts.
Warm layers appropriate for the weather conditions, minimum is long sleeved fleece
Appropriate footwear for mountain/fell running.
Hard copy Ordinance Survey type map/s covering the Race Distance (eg OS Explorer 1:25,000 OL24 White Peak, OL1 Dark Peak, OL21 South Pennines)
GPS (Optional)
Navigation Compass (a mobile phone app or watch compass is not acceptable).
Head torch and spare batteries.
Hi viz reflective strip and/or back light to be attached to rear of rucksack.
Whistle
Emergency bivvy bag, foil or polythene survival bag. (note: foil blanket is not acceptable)
Unbreakable Mug (for checkpoints, we do not use single use disposable plastic cups)
Sufficient fluids and hill food to sustain you for the race.
First aid / blister kit plus personal meds.
Mobile Phone (fully charged).
Walking poles are allowed
Kit bag containing: Spare clothing & footwear, Phone Charger, additional Food supply. Plus roll mat and sleeping bag if staying at HQ on Friday / Saturday night.

Notes: This is a minimum compulsory kit list, applicable to all competitors. Participants should pre-review the forecast weather conditions add such items as necessary to keep warm, dry, fed and hydrated whilst on the trail.