Pilgrim Challenge

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The Pilgrim Challenge follows the North Downs Way National Trail, the oldest trade route in England. Take on the whole weekend, or try your hand at one day. Whether this is your first ultra of your 100th, the stunning scenery of the North Downs will take your breath away and take you to new limits.
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Ultra - Full Weekend, Ultra - Day 1 and Ultra - Day 2
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Sat, 12 Jun 2021 - Sun, 13 Jun 2021
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The Sands, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Sandy Farm Business Center, Sands Rd, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1PX, UK
Start times
Saturday 12 Jun 2021
Ultra - Full Weekend: 8:00 amUltra - Day 1: 8:00 am
Sunday 13 Jun 2021
Ultra - Day 2: 7:00 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Pilgrim Challenge
Ultra - Full Weekend
Distance
66mi
£160 - £170
Ultra - Day 1
Distance
66mi
£65
Ultra - Day 2
Distance
66mi
£65
Route information
The Pilgrams Challenge follows the oldest trade route in England, and was used by Pilgrims heading for Winchester, Canterbury, Dover and the Continent. This ultra follows a glorious section of the ancient route, from Farnham through to Merstham, in Surrey, passing through picturesque villages and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
The North Downs National Trail has excellent markings in the form of signposts or post discs. In addition, you will be given a route card and map, designed to help on any tricky sections. Please familiarising yourself with the route before the start of the race.
Start Groups
There are different start groups to accommodate for different ability levels. Entrants will choose their start group when registering.
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.
What's included
  • Transport to and from Farnham station
  • A fully recced and marked route
  • Full medical cover throughout
  • A quality finishers T-shirt and medal
  • Toilets and changing facilities
  • Checkpoint food and water at regular intervals
  • Free tea, coffee and cake at the finish
  • Prizes and trophies for overall and category winners
  • Action photos en-route, free to download
Train
How to get there
Sandy Farm Business Center, Sands Rd, The Sands, Farnham GU10 1PX, UK
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By Train
Day 1: Trains run from London Waterloo to Farnham roughly every half an hour from 05:00. There will be minibus shuttles to the start on day one, with the last pick up from Farnham Station at 09:00, and shuttles back to the station from 16:00.
Day 2: Redhill Station (Southern) is a few minutes walk from the school.
For the return journey, trains run from Redhill to London Waterloo every half hour.
By Car
Farnham is on the A31, A331 from Junction 4 of the M3. Redhill is on the A25, A271 and A25 from Junction 8 of the M25.
If you are only doing day one please park at Farnham Station Car Park and make use of the minibus shuttle.
Parking
There is free parking at Sandy Farm (at your own risk) for the full weekend, but it is locked up on Saturday night. Space is limited, so its encouraged to lift share where possible.
Accommodation
There will be minibus shuttles running to and from three local hotels during the event:
  • Premier Inn Redhill
  • Redhill Town Centre Travelodge
  • Redhill Travelodge
Please note: these are the only hotels our minibus will run to. If you're planning to stay somewhere else, please make sure you've booked taxis to and from the event.
Event day logistics
Schedule
Day 1
07:00 Mini-bus pick up from Farnham Station begins
07:30 Walkers briefing
08:00 Walkers start
08:30 Runners briefing
09:00 Runners start
09:30 Elite runners (sub-5hour) briefing
10:00 Elite runners (sub-5hour) start
16:00 Transport to station available
19:00 Most competitors finished
Day 2
06:30 Walkers briefing
07:00 Walkers start
07:30 Runners briefing
08:00 Runners start
08:30 Elite runners (sub-5hour) briefing
09:00 Elite runners (sub-5hour) start
15:00 Transport to station available
18:00 Most competitors will have finished
Race Numbers
Race numbers will be available for pickup from registration on the day.
Start Waves
Entrants will be set off in start waves based on their ability level. The following races will be set off within the start times allocated below.
  • Full 2 day package - including accommodation and food - 3 waves between 08:00 and 10:00
  • Day 1 Only - 3 waves between 08:00 and 10:00
  • Day 2 Only - 3 waves between 07:00 and 09:00
  • Full - no accommodation or food - 3 waves between 08:00 and 10:00
FAQs
What kind of shoes should I wear for the Pilgrim Challenge?
Since the terrain of all this event is a mainly off road on paths, trails and tracks, most people use trail shoes with varying levels of grip on the sole. Fell running shoes are not recommended, unless you are used to running long distances in them. What ever you wear please ensure they are comfortable and broken in.
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Is there any kit that is compulsory for the Pilgrim Challenge?
The only compulsory kit is a fully charged mobile phone and a minimum 500ml of water.
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Is there a cut-off time for the Pilgrim Challenge?
No, the event doesn't end until everyone crosses the finish line!
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What happens to our bags while we're racing in the Pilgrim Challenge??
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.
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Are there toilet facilities at the checkpoints for the Pilgrim Challenge?
No, there aren't any toilets at the checkpoints, however this event take place on National Trails where there will be public toilets en-route.
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What do I need for the overnight stop at the Pilgrim Challenge?
For the overnights you will need a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, wash kit, towel and comfortable clothing to wear in the evening. It is also recommended that you bring ear plugs and eye pads.
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Are there showers at the overnight stop at the Pilgrim Challenge?
There are showers and changing facilities at the overnight stops for entrants, which single day entrants can use if they wish.
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