Wye Valley Challenge

Food/drink, main meals at 50km, 80km & 100km – & energy snacks stops (all rest stops) en routeEvent pack – timing chip, hi-vis, energy productsFull event support – marshals, support walkersFully signed route, route mapAerobic warm up at the startManned Check points approx. every 12 – 13 kmSnack / drink stops and hot meal rest stopsDoctors and event medics at rest stopsGrouped walkers &

On the date of the event you must be:Full Challenge – 18 years old (16-17 years old with a parent)Half Challenge – 16 years old (With an adult)Quarter Challenge – 14 years old (with an adult)All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Food and drink is fully included in your registration fee! Approximately every 12-13 km there are manned checkpoints and replenishment stops where water, energy drinks, teas, coffee, cake, crisps, and many more energy snacks are provided!The first major rest-stop is a bring your own picnic lunch at ~25km then main hot meals are served by our specialist catering team at ~50km, ~75km, and a celebratory breakfast/lunch/brunch as you cross the finish line!The event catering will be mixed, varied, delicious and plentiful, with calorific intake a priority.At the finish there will be a celebratory hot brunch/lunch available to all participants (supporters are charged a nominal fee – bookable in advance).For runners – there will be an extra supply of energy products available throughout the event.Massage facilities from 50km onwardsRunners – Extra supplies of energy bars and gels along routeRunners – FREE Baggage service at the 50km mid way point and onto finish, or from start to finish.Finish line celebrations (fizz!) & mealA finishers pack – with a 2018 Challenger medal and T-shirtWelcomed in by your friends, family and supporters!Shuttle buses from finish to nearest mainline station.

You will receive a route map at event registration marked with rest-stops, hazards and distances. The route will also be clearly and fully signed with pink directional arrows and the night time stages will be supplemented with reflective tape and glow sticks – meaning you never have to worry about finding your way and you can just concentrate on the Challenge!

No – unfortunately we do not allow dogs to take part in the challenge as we cannot cater for them along the route and can be difficult to manage on the challenge. We do however think dogs make for great training companions.