Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet

organised by www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges We’ve moved the date (due to Covid restrictions) so we have more daylight, and flipped the route so it’s easy to join with our new base-camp closer to the ferries. The coastal path will now welcome challengers in sunny July, and it’s anticlockwise around the Island this year, down past the Needles & the Southern cliffs to Chale at half way – and for Full Island challengers it’s on to historic & and back to our welcome base-camp after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality, and with half & quarter distance challenges also – and optional camping packages – there’s a fantastic Isle of Wight weekend for everyone!

Highlights

The Needles and Cowes Cowes Floating Bridge

Culver Down 106 54 Ventnor IOW Showground 88 36 Cowes Oakfield Primary School

Ryde 15 Hamstead Farm Newtown

Newport Yarmouth

Freshwater

76 50 24

32 Nodwell Farm

43 11 Isle of Wight Pearl

62 30 10 Ventnor Park

52 20 General Key Chale Challenge Start Challenge Finish Stats Challenge Key Major Rest Stop Minor Rest Stop Full Challenge climb: 2080m Full 106km Challenge 1st Half climb: 1100m 1st Half Challenge 00 KM Markers 2nd Half climb: 980m 2nd Half Challenge Route Direction Southern 50 climb: 1280m Southern 50 Challenge Campsite 1st Quarter climb: 550m 1st Quarter Challenge Ferry to/from 2nd Quarter climb: 740m 2nd Quarter Challenge Terrain: Chalk & coastal path, odd road section and some pavement.

The island is spectacular, A brilliantly organised event - the camaraderie between I would highly recommend this participants like no other to anyone. BUT be prepared it event I’ve ever done! is tougher than you think!

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Full Island (continuous) Full Island-2 Day (stop overnight) Challenge Challenge Cowes > Cowes - Sat 10 July Day 1 - Sat 10 July - Cowes > Chale Runners 6:45am-7:20am, Joggers/Walkers 7:20am-10:00am Runners 6:45am-7:20am, Joggers/Walkers 7:20am-10:00am Day 2 - Sun 11 July - Chale > Cowes DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 6:00am-6:30am for all 106km / 2080m climb DISTANCE & ELEVATION: REST STOPS & MEALS: D1: 52km / 1100m D2: 54km / 980m climb  Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km REST STOPS & MEALS:  32 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks  Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km  52 km – hot meal  32 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks  76 km – brunch/ lunch  52 km – hot meal  106 km – cooked breakfast/ BBQ  76 km – brunch/ lunch  Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt  106 km – cooked breakfast/ BBQ  Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

First Half Second Half Challenge Challenge Cowes > Chale – Sat 10 July Chale > Cowes – Sat 10 July or Sun 11 July Runners 6:45am-7:20am, Joggers/Walkers 7:20am-10:00am 5:00pm onwards (if joining a Full Challenger), or 6:00am – 6:30am Sunday 11 July DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 52km / 1100m climb 54km / 980m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS:  Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km  25 km – hot lunch  25 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks  54 km – BBQ  52 km – hot meal  Finish – glass of fizz, medal & tshirt

The Southern 50 First Quarter Second Quarter Challenge NEW Challenge Challenge Needles > Culver Down Cowes > The Needles The Needles > Chale Sat 10 July | 9am for all Sat 10 July | 9am-10am for all Sat 10 July | 9am for all

DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 50km / 1280m climb 32km / 550m climb 26km / 740m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS:  ~25km – lunch  15km – snacks & drinks  ~16km – snacks & drinks  50km – hot meal, glass of fizz,  32km – BBQ lunch  ~25km – finishers meal medal & tshirt

*All additional options are available to book online once you’ve signed up to the Challenge.

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An Ultra Challenge is all about pushing yourself further and setting your own goals. We lay on the best support services During the Challenge and hospitality all the way to the finish line - to give you the  Rest stops every ~12.5km – covered with seating, toilets best chance of achieving them. & rest areas  FREE - food & drinks – catering to all dietary Whichever distance you choose – you will receive the requirements same full support:  First aid support – at stops & en route  Fully signed route & online maps  Chip-timing – keeping track of you Before the Challenge…  Trek Masters – to help guide you  Dedicated Challenge App to help you prepare  Group departures during the night  Challenge Manual & Event Guides  Baggage transfer service  Training Walks & Runs  Emergency support & route pick ups  Kit & equipment lists - discounts & advice  Shuttles for retirees to take you forward  Preparation videos & pre-event briefing  Bookable transfers before and after your Challenge  Online forums meet fellow Challengers  Medal, T shirt & glass of fizz at the finish!

Optional Extras

Camping - Saturday Baggage Transfers Chale, Half Way We’ve a range of baggage services taking your baggage Inclusive Package: 1 Person ...... £50 p/n forward for you to access during the challenge. All baggage services will be paid in cash on the day, you cannot pre Inclusive Package: 2 Person ...... £65 p/n book/ buy these options. Please note the max weight limits – Pitch Only: 1 Person ...... £20 p/n these are strict, and bags will be weighed. Pitch Only: 2 Person ...... £35 p/n • Full Challenge: Start > Half Way> Finish...... £15 • Full Challenge: Cowes Storage...... £5 Transport • Half Challenges: Start > Finish...... £5 You must pre-book all additional transport options in advance: • Quarter Challenges: Start > Finish...... £5 Pre Challenge Transfers • Kit Drop Service: Runners only We’ve a range of shuttle services & parking before your challenge. Camping Cowes Ferry > IOW Showground Start ...... £5 p/p Camping - Friday & Saturday IOW Showground, Cowes Parking ...... £5 per car Cowes, Startline IOW Showground > Nodewell Start ...... £5 p/p Inclusive Package: 1 Person ...... £50 p/n IOW Showground > Chale ...... £10 p/p Inclusive Package: 2 Person ...... £65 p/n Chale > Nodewell ...... £5 p/p Pitch Only: 1 Person ...... £20 p/n Chale Parking ...... £5 per car Pitch Only: 2 Person ...... £35 p/n Post Challenge Transfers Friday Night Dinner: ...... £10 p/p We’ve a range of shuttle services to take you to where you Camping - Sunday Night need to go, after your challenge. (Camp wil be closed 8am Monday morning) IOW Showground > W. Cowes Ferry ...... FOC Inclusive Package: 1 Person ...... £40 p/n Chale > IOW Showground & Ferry ...... £10 p/p Inclusive Package: 2 Person ...... £55 p/n Nodewell > IOW Showground & Ferry ...... £10 p/p Pitch Only: 1 Person ...... £10 p/n Culver Down > IOW Showground & Ferry ...... £10 p/p Pitch Only: 2 Person ...... £25 p/n

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REST STOP LEG TOTAL CUT OFF FOOD/CATERING SUPPORTER KM KM TIMES PARKING

1: START: 0 Free tea / coffee, biscuits, energy drink, & Isle of Wight Agricultural water. Breakfast vendor. Showground, Cowes, 490  Newport Rd, Cowes PO31 8QU U 15 2: MID POINT: 15 Variety of free snacks, tea / coffee,  Hamstead Farm U 17 energy drink, & water.

STAGE 1 STAGE 3: REST STOP: 32 Saturday Picnic lunch incl. for all - snacks, teas, Nodewell Farm, Highpown, 17:30 coffee, water & energy drinks. Bay, PO39 0HY You can pre-purchase meals for your  U 11 spectators here. 4: MID POINT: 43 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy Isle of Wight Pearl drink.  U 9 5: REST STOP - HALF WAY: 52 Sunday Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, Chale Recreation Ground, 02:00 water & free snacks.

STAGE 2 STAGE Military Road, PO38 2JF You can pre-purchase meals for your  U 10 spectators here. 6: MID POINT: 62 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, water, Ventnor Park U 14 energy drink.  7: REST STOP: 76 Sunday Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, Culver Down Road , Sandown, 17:45 water & free snacks. Isle of Wight, PO36 8QT  STAGE 3 STAGE You can pre-purchase meals for your U 12 spectators here. 8: MID POINT: 88 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy Oakfield Primary U 18 drink & water.  9: FINISH: 106 Sunday Hot meal provided for finishers & tea / Isle of Wight Agricultural 22:00 coffee. Spectators may pre-purchase a  STAGE 4 STAGE Showground, Cowes, 490 meal here. Newport Rd, Cowes PO31 8QU

STAGE 1: 32km STAGE 2: 20km STAGE 3: 24km STAGE 4: 30km

180m 160m 140m 120m 100m 80m 60m 40m 20m 0m 0km 10km 20km 30km 40km 50km 60km 70km 80km 90km 100km Agricultural Hampstead Farm Nodwell Farm IOW Pearl Chale Ventnor Park Culver Down Oakfield Agricultural Showground 15km 32km 43km Recreation 62km 76km Primary Showground Cowes Ground 88km Cowes 0km 52km 0km

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Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Self Funding Sponsorship Mixed Funding For You For Charity For Charity

Pay for your place in full, with Pay a small registration fee Pay half your place, & no fundraising target but you & commit to fundraise for a fundraise a smaller target for can raise of you like! charity of your choice. your chosen charity.

FULL CHALLENGE: FULL CHALLENGE: FULL CHALLENGE: £198 Registration Fee £15 Registration Fee £99 Registration Fee • Pay online as you register • Pay online as you register • Pay online as you register • Fundraise if you want no • Commit to fundraise £595 for your • Commit to fundraise £299 for your commitment chosen charity chosen charity • 50% due 3 weeks before the challenge • 50% due 3 weeks before the challenge HALF CHALLENGE: • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after £129 Registration Fee the challenge the challenge • Pay online as you register • Charity pays for your place on the event • Charity pays for half of your place on the event • Fundraise if you want no commitment HALF CHALLENGE: HALF CHALLENGE: QUARTER CHALLENGE: £10 Registration Fee £64.50 Registration Fee £79 Registration Fee • Pay online as you register • Pay online as you register • Pay online as you register • Commit to fundraise £395 for your chosen charity • Commit to fundraise £199 for your • Fundraise if you want no commitment chosen charity • 50% due 3 weeks before the challenge • 50% due 3 weeks before the challenge • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after the challenge • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after the challenge • Charity pays for your place on the event • Charity pays for half of your place on QUARTER CHALLENGE: the event £5 Registration Fee QUARTER CHALLENGE: • Pay online as you register £39.50 Registration Fee • Commit to fundraise £245 for your • Pay online as you register chosen charity • Commit to fundraise £119 for your • 50% due 3 weeks before the chosen charity challenge • 50% due 3 weeks before the challenge • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after the challenge the challenge • Charity pays for your place on the event • Charity pays for half of your place on the event

Fundraising Deadlines At least 50% of the Sponsorship target (for either the Sponsorship for Charity or Mixed Funding option) should be with your Charity by 3 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time your Charity will pay a Fee for your place to the Organiser (similar to the Self Funding cost). Failure to meet the 50% target may result in cancellation by your charity. The remaining 50% should be with your Charity 4 weeks after the Challenge.

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