SilverBackTrails Goathland V (5) Trig Pairs Challenge Ultra
Info: New entries for this event closed on Thursday 6th April 2023.
| Pair (per pair) | £50.00 | |
| Solo (per person) | £25.00 |
SilverBackTrails Goathland V (5) Trig Pairs Challenge Ultra for runners & walkers.
Starting from the Village Hall in the beautiful setting of Goathland, in The North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the home of the popular Police drama Heartbeat which was filmed there for many years.
Pairs of runners or walkers will navigate themselves around a course of circa 37 miles visiting five listed structures otherwise known as Triangulation Pillars.
The route is one of your own choosing as long as public rights of way are used and the Triangulation Pillars are visited in the order given to you on the morning of the event.
Be assured that any route that you choose will have a variety of terrain, stunning views, and plenty of hills.
Participants will need to be self-supported however there will be CP locations providing some snacks and drinks.
Participants should be competent with both map and compass, this is a challenge for the individual pairs taking part so there are no support crews, or support runners /walkers allowed. Pairs must both go to each CP and complete the full course together. Runners and walkers will have 15 hours to complete the event.
Registration will take place at Goathland Village hall from 7 am with a mass start at 8 am.
There are no parking facilities for those taking part at the village hall, please use the car parks in the village.
All finishers will receive a certificate and a memento of their achievement.
There will be a hot meal tea/ coffee provided at the end for all those taking part.
Participants must be over 18 on the day of the event.
The following kit must be carried:
- Map covering the North Yorkshire Moors, OS or Harvey’s recommend.
- Working compass, whistle,
- Head-torch and spare torch or batteries.
- Emergency Bivvy Bag.
- Spare Hat and gloves.
- Spare warm long-sleeved top/ fleece or similar
- Waterproof jacket/bottoms with taped seams unless Paramo.
- Battery pack and charging lead for mobile phone.
- Charged mobile phone. It is recommended that you have OS Locate and What3words loaded onto your phone.
- At least 500 mls of water/ sports drink.
- At least 60 grams of food for emergencies.
This is the bare minimum that should be carried, the weather can still be a force to be reckoned with on the NYM in April.
All participants will sign to say they are carrying the correct kit. There will be spot checks along the way.
Walkers and runners will have 15 hrs to complete the challenge.
Participants should be aware that they may have to finish the challenge in the dark.
Entry cost is £50 per pair and is limited to 50 pairs.
All finishers will receive a memento and a cloth badge.
There will also be a hot meal at the end.
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
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