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Winter Races
Regarding all Drop events that are running during winter months we want these to be amazing fun and memorable events but there is a serious side to winter running.
You can expect, rain, snow, ice and a whole lot of other winter conditions,
Mandatory kit - Mandatory Kit list regardless of the weather for all competitors, this is the minimum we will expect you to have you wont be starting without.
Please check individual events!
The cut offs are
15-Miles 5 Hours
10-Miles 4 Hours
Allowing for travel time to the drop points set an alarms on your phone now for
15-Miles 15:00
10-Miles 14:00
At this time remove your phone from your bag and call us on the number provided at registration, 10 minutes after these times we will initiate our emergency protocols these start with calls to emergency services, police, mountain rescue etc.
Working with some great advice from She.Races to help make all our events more inclusive and remove barriers to participation, some things we've implemented at our races are;
Making sure where possible we have separate ladies and gents toilets and changing facilities. (clearly Labelled)
Anonymised results and start lists, this also means we can create anonymous names for the live tracking
Feminine hygiene products at registration / finish line
Regarding all Drop events that are running during winter months we want these to be amazing fun and memorable events but there is a serious side to winter running.
You can expect, rain, snow, ice and a whole lot of other winter conditions,
Mandatory kit - Mandatory Kit list regardless of the weather for all competitors, this is the minimum we will expect you to have you wont be starting without.
Please check individual events!
- Waterproof jacket - not a log flume poncho or super market fashion jacket, it has to have a waterproof membrane with taped seams
- Waterproof trousers see point 1
- Foil blanket
- Whistle
- Mobile phone, our number will be on the registration desk at each event.
- Insulated layer OR fleece OR lightweight duvet jacket
- Long-sleeved top
- Hat and gloves
- Water bottle/s
- Snacks
- Torch and spare batteries, a backlight or reflective/hi-viz and or a glow stick attached to your back. You will be running on and crossing main roads, we want you to be seen and safe. (Surely you drop too.
The cut offs are
15-Miles 5 Hours
10-Miles 4 Hours
Allowing for travel time to the drop points set an alarms on your phone now for
15-Miles 15:00
10-Miles 14:00
At this time remove your phone from your bag and call us on the number provided at registration, 10 minutes after these times we will initiate our emergency protocols these start with calls to emergency services, police, mountain rescue etc.
Working with some great advice from She.Races to help make all our events more inclusive and remove barriers to participation, some things we've implemented at our races are;
Making sure where possible we have separate ladies and gents toilets and changing facilities. (clearly Labelled)
Anonymised results and start lists, this also means we can create anonymous names for the live tracking
Feminine hygiene products at registration / finish line
WHATS IT ALL ABOUT
Using a little bit of military know how we have come up with possibly the most challenging races in the UK!
The Drop has a an option of a 15 or 10 -mile drop location.
Solo or make up a team of anyway you want. .
Only 50 places available per venue!
At registration you will hand over all electronic devices, phones and all watches! In return you will be given, a race number and an emergency bag.
All these items are then sealed in the bag as you enter the coach.
You will be placed on our bus, blindfolded** and then driven to your drop location (The distances are as the crow flies) from the event centre. Here you will be released, all you have to do is make your way back to the event centre.
No Map
No GPS
No Route
No Help
No Compass
You are fully self sufficient from the moment you leave the coach, make your own way. So run, walk or crawl your way back.
Be warned now, the distances are as the crow flies
**blindfolded, we will be using blackout safety goggles, we appreciate that some people may have problems but don't worry we have an alternative!
The Drop has a an option of a 15 or 10 -mile drop location.
Solo or make up a team of anyway you want. .
Only 50 places available per venue!
At registration you will hand over all electronic devices, phones and all watches! In return you will be given, a race number and an emergency bag.
All these items are then sealed in the bag as you enter the coach.
You will be placed on our bus, blindfolded** and then driven to your drop location (The distances are as the crow flies) from the event centre. Here you will be released, all you have to do is make your way back to the event centre.
No Map
No GPS
No Route
No Help
No Compass
You are fully self sufficient from the moment you leave the coach, make your own way. So run, walk or crawl your way back.
Be warned now, the distances are as the crow flies
**blindfolded, we will be using blackout safety goggles, we appreciate that some people may have problems but don't worry we have an alternative!