Info: New entries for this event closed on Thursday 18th May 2023.
Entry Fee | £45.00 |
Would you like to be guaranteed to win an Ultramarathon? Now is your chance, run your own unique Ultramarathon around the beautiful Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs and surrounding areas. Courses from 28.5 Miles to 50 Miles. A unique series of loops from 1.5 miles to 11.5 miles that add up to your distance meaning whilst you may see other runners out and about they will be on a different course to you. A Winners T-Shirt, Winners Medal and Framed Winners Certificate to all finishers!
If you wish to go around as a pair you may do so and do a seperate short last loop - select two distances half a mile apart and let us know.
Distances: 28.5 to 53 miles
Climb: 2500 to 5000 feet
ITRA Points: N/A
UTMB: N/A
Race Series: N/A
Maximum Entrants: 50
Event Closes: 22:00 Saturday 20th May 2023
Car Park: Swinsty Moor Car Park (Between Swinsty & Fewston Reservoirs), North Lane, LS21 2NP ///leopard.spoiler.stung
Registration: From 07:00 at the Punk Panther Gazebo which will be located in Swinsty Moor Car Park.
Toilets: in the Car Park
Start: 08:00 (you may start later by arrangement)
Kit list: You are expected to always carry the following during the race. Failure to do so may result in time penalties or disqualification, at the discretion of the Race Directors whose decision is final.
Drinking Cup (we do not provide plastic cups at checkpoints) Must be non-collapsible if you want hot drinks.
500 ml water/energy drink
Energy Bar/Nutrition
Hat/Buff
Head Torch
Whistle
Waterproof jacket with taped seams
Additional Base Layer
Emergency blanket
Gloves
Hard copy of the Map/Route description (see website for details)
Mobile phone (with the race director’s numbers – 07950 008005 & 07702 021156 stored in it in case of emergencies). Your phone should be left switched on.
This is the standard kit for all races, but please check the website for the specific race in case there are any special requirements due to the weather etc.
Trackers: All entrants will be supplied with a tracker and a weblink, where runners and friends and family can see where you are during the race.
This will already be switched on. Please place it on the shoulder strap of your pack facing upwards (or as instructed) and if possible, double check it is appearing on the website. The tracker website link will be sent via email a few days before the event. Please note there is a big button on the front of your tracker, if you need emergency help, provided the tracker is in range press it and remain where you are, this ends your race).
Route/Rules: Each runner will complete several loops between 1.5 miles and 11.5 miles to make up your distance. At the end of each loop you will return to the Gazebo in the car park and report in. When you are ready to leave you will check out at the Gazebo. Each loop will be in a different direction so you dont do the same one twice. The course is not taped, so you will have to navigate via a gpx file or paper map.
Checkpoints: Swinsty Moor Car Park. We will have a Gazebo positioned there. We will supply hot water and have a microwave. It is up to you to supply anything you need, you may leave things in the Gazebo if you do not have a car in the car park.
Finish: Gazebo at Swinsty Moor Car Park
Every finisher receives a winners medal, winners T-Shirt and framed winners certificate.
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Provisional GPX files of the route and route description are available from the GPX tab on this page. The final version will be emailed to all competitors shortly after entries close.
Final Competitor instructions: These will be emailed to all competitors as shortly after entries close.
Results: Will be updated on the website during the event.
FKT: N/A
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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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