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Peak District Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Peak District Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet organised by www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges This challenge will again welcome over 2,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park. We’ll have a major ‘Base Camp’ hub set-up in idyllic Bakewell, which includes a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend – and a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery and Peaks – with full support all the way. This gem in the Heart of England, with 50km & 25km challenge options also from our Bakewell Base Camp is one not to be missed. Make sure your 2020 Peak District Challenge is an Ultra Challenge! Challenge Key Full 100km Challenge 1st Half Challenge 25 Tideswell 2nd Half Challenge 12 1st Quarter Challenge Calver General Key Challenge Start Challenge Finish Major Rest Stop Minor Rest Stop 00 KM Markers 37 Taddington Route Direction Campsite 52 48 100 Bakewell Showground Stats Full Challenge: 100km / 2450m climb 82 32 1st Half Challenge: 52km / 1400m climb Rowsley 2nd Half Challenge: 48km / 1050m climb 62 12 1st Quarter Challenge: 25km / 300m climb Monyash Highlights Bakewell Chatsworth House Millers Dale Viaduct Chee Dale Monsal Head Viaduct 75 25 Minninglow Monsal Trail 1 PD 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Peak District Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Distance options Full 100km (continuous) Full 100km-2 Day (stop overnight) Challenge Challenge Bakewell Loop Day 1 - Bakewell > Bakewell Sat 3 July | 6.45-9am Sat 3 July | 6:45am-10am Day 2 - Bakewell > Bakewell Sun 4 July | 6am-6:30am DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 100km / 2450m climb D1: 50km / 1400m D2: 50km / 1050m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS: Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km 25 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks 25 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks 50 km – hot meal 50 km – hot meal 75 km – brunch/ lunch 75 km – brunch/ lunch 100 km – cooked breakfast/ BBQ 100 km – cooked breakfast/ BBQ Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt Sunday lunch/dinner at 100km First Half Challenge Second Half Challenge First Quarter Challenge Bakewell north loop Bakewell south loop Bakewell > Tideswell Sat 3 July | 6.45-9am Sun 3 July if joining Sat 3 July | 6.45-10am Full Challenge | 5pm Sun 4 July | 6:00am-6:30am DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 50km / 1400m climb DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 25km / 300m climb 50km / 1050m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS: Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km REST STOPS & MEALS: Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km 25 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km 25 km – BBQ lunch & fizzy drinks 50 km – hot meal 25 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks Finish – glass of fizz, medal Finish – glass of fizz, medal 50 km – hot meal & t-shirt & t-shirt Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt *All additional options are available to book online once you’ve signed up to the Challenge. 2 PD 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Peak District Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Our Support 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 Baggage Transfers Transport We’ve a range of baggage services taking your baggage forward You must pre-book all additional transport options in advance: for you to access during the challenge. All baggage services Pre Challenge Transfers will be paid in cash on the day, you cannot pre book/ buy these options. Please note the max weight limits – these are strict, We’ve a range of shuttle services to take you to your start line, and bags will be weighed. before your challenge. • Full Challenge: Start > Half Way> Finish .............................£15 Chesterfield station > Bakewell start: ........................................£10 • Full Challenge: Start > Finish ....................................................£10 Bakewell Weekend Parking ............................................................£5 • Half Challenges: Start > Finish ...................................................£5 Drop off parking Bakewell ........................................................... FOC • Quarter Challenges: Start > Finish ...........................................£5 • Kit Drop Service: Runners only Post Challenge Transfers We’ve a range of shuttle services for after your challenge. Camping Bakewell > Chesterfield station: ......................................... £10 p/p Camping - Fri 2 July & Sat 3 July Tideswell > Bakewell: ............................................................ £10 p/p Bakewell, Base camp Inclusive Package: 1 Person .......................................................£50 p/n Inclusive Package: 2 Person ......................................................£65 p/n Pitch Only: 1 Person ......................................................................£20 p/n Pitch Only: 2 Person ..................................................................... £35 p/n 3 PD 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Peak District Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Route & Rest Stops LEG TOTAL CUT OFF SUPPORTER REST STOP FOOD/CATERING FREE SHUTTLES PARKING KM KM TIMES 1: START: 0 Free tea / coffee, biscuits, energy drink, & Bakewell Showground DE45 1AQ. water. Breakfast vendor. U 12.5 £3/5* 2: MID POINT: 12.5 TBC Variety of free snacks, tea / coffee, energy Calver, S32 4TQ. drink, & water. STAGE 1 STAGE Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency U 12.5 3: REST STOP: 25 18:00 Picnic lunch incl. for all - snacks, teas, To nearest station Tideswell, SK17 8QU. coffee, water & energy drinks. You can pre-purchase meals for your £3/5* U 12.5 spectators here. 4: MID POINT: 37.5 TBC Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy For all retirees to the drink. finish STAGE 2 STAGE Taddington, SK17 9TU. Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency U 12.5 5: REST STOP: 50 Sunday Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water Bakewell Showground, DE45 1AQ. 02:00 & free snacks. You can pre-purchase meals for your £3/5* U 12.5 spectators here. 6: MID POINT: 62.5 Sunday Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, water, For all retirees to the STAGE 3 STAGE Monyash, DE45 1JR. TBC energy drink. finish Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency U 12.5 7: REST STOP: 75 Sunday Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water For all retirees to the Minninglow, DE4 2PQ. 14:30 & free snacks. finish You can pre-purchase meals for your £3/5* U 7.5 spectators here. 8: MID POINT: 82.5 Sunday Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy For all retirees to the Rowsley, DE4 2EE. TBC drink & water. finish Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency 17.5 STAGE 4 STAGE U 9: FINISH: 100 Sunday Hot meal provided for finishers & tea / Bakewell Showground DE45 1AQ. 22:00 coffee. Spectators may pre-purchase a meal here. £3/5* STAGE 1: 25km STAGE 2: 25km STAGE 3: 25km STAGE 4: 25km 450m 400m 350m 300m 250m 200m 150m 100m 0km 10km 20km 30km 40km 50km 60km 70km 80km 90km 100km Bakewell Calver Tideswell Taddington Bakwell Monyash Minninglow Rowsley Bakewell Showground 12.5km 25km 37.5km Showground 62.5km 75km 82.5km Showground 0km 50km 100km 4 PD 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Peak District Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Funding & Cost options Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Self Funding Full 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 • Charity pays for half of your place on the event the event • Fundraise if you want no commitment
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