SUNRISE TO SUNSET

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What? The first addition of the RudeFIT challenge series is a one-day endurance event covering 32 miles

When? Sunday 20th June. The longest day of the year

How? You must complete the self-navigation of the Ullswater way and summit Helvellyn in minimum of teams of 2-6 (following government COVID guidelines). You have from sunrise to sunset to complete the challenge You can run, walk, aim to complete the challenge as quick as possible or take all day to cover the distance. The challenge must be complete in minimum of pairs, you have to carry your own provisions for the day and take full responsibility for your own safety

Why? I believe everyone possesses incredible potential, potential to achieve extraordinary things. This challenge is designed to unlock this capability through a journey that will test your physical and mental resilience, all whilst experiencing some of the most incredible sceneries the UK has to offer

Location: Start/finish HQ National Trust car park Glenridding, South end of Ullswater,

Please try to share cars to avoid too much congestion, car parking charges will apply There is also free local parking around the village

Registration: Registration and event HQ is the Glenridding car park Walkers- Registration is open from 06:00am - 08:30am Runners- Please start between 08:30am-10:00am to allow time for the marshals to take their places along the course YOU MUST LOCATE THE RUDEFIT TEAM INSIDE THE CAR PARK AND CHECK YOUR TEAM IN BEFORE SETTING OFF

Checkpoints There will be several course checkpoints throughout the day: Checkpoint 1: Registration/Glenridding car park Checkpoint 2: Pooley Bridge Checkpoint 3: Glenridding car park Checkpoint 4: Helvellyn Summit Checkpoint 5: Finish/Glenridding car park BEFORE LEAVING THE EVENT, YOU MUST LOCATE THE RUDEFIT TEAM AND SIGN YOUR TEAM OUT TO COLLECT YOUR FINISHERS MEDAL

Cut offs For the sake of participants and marshal safety there will be A STRICT CUT OFF POINT AT GLENRIDDING CAR PARK AT 4PM PRIOR TO ASCENDING HELVELLYN Any teams who do not make this point will be instructed to leave the challenge, if you anticipate on taking longer to complete the route, it is strongly advised to start early so that you make good progress on the route

IF YOU DON’T MAKE THE CUT OFF YOU WILL BE AGAIN REQUIRED TO SIGN YOUR TEAM OUT BEFORE LEAVING THE EVENT LOCATION

Kit List This is the essential kit list for the day, every member must carry their own full and complete kit. Please come prepared for all weather possibilities! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU Essential Kit: Walking boots/shoes Suitable walking socks Waterproof jacket/trousers Warm jacket Small rucksack to carry spare clothing and food for the day Gloves and warm hat Water bottle (1 litre minimum) Sun lotion/hat Mobile phone Petty cash Simple first aid kit and survival bag (available cheaply in all outdoor shops) Whistle (at least 1 per team) Ideally every team should have at least one smart watch with the downloaded route on and/or map and compass and experience using them WITHIN EACH TEAM THERE SHOULD BE ONE PERSON WHO HAS EXPERIENCE AND IS COMPETENT IN SIMPLE NAVIGATION

Booking Terms: You must be physically capable of covering the distance, you must not take part if you have any physical illness which might result in you, or others, being put in danger. If in doubt, ask your GP By signing up to the challenge you take full responsibility for your own safety. RudeFIT will not be liable for any injuries or accidents during the event Each participant must pay a £10 non-refundable booking fee If COVID restrictions prevent this event from happening, then it will be rescheduled for a later date RudeFIT can change the course to a low-level route at short notice due to extreme weather Every team must sign out of the event whether they finish or not If any team decides to drop out en route, then they must inform a RudeFIT Marshal No team member is left behind Please be considerate to other walkers/runners and members of the public not taking part and follow the country code RudeFIT will provide you with the necessary map/route guide/GPX file for guidance but ultimately the responsibility for safely completing this challenge lies with you

Challenge Complete: A TEAM PHOTO MUST BE TAKEN AT THE TOP OF HELVELLYN AND SENT TO RUDEFIT BEFORE LEAVING THE EVENT It would be amazing for you to document your journey, tagging @rudefit in any Instagram and/or Facebook stories throughout your day

The route

Below Is the link/GPX file for the event route: Sunrise to Sunset Route

THIS ROUTE MUST BE DOWNLOADED TO ATLEAST ONE MEMBERS PHONE/WATCH AND IDEALLY ALL MEMBERS SHOULD HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROUTE PRIOR TO THE EVENT

This route is SUITABLE for EVERYONE and avoids the likes of striding edge **PLEASE FOLLOW THE ADVISED ROUTE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY**

First stage of the route: Step 1: The route starts in Glenridding car park Step 2: Navigate the Ullswater way in an anti-clockwise direction Step 3: Arrive at Pooley Bridge and check in with the marshal Step 4: Arrive back at the Glenridding car park and check in before beginning your ascent of Helvellyn

Second stage of the route: Step 5: The route takes you through the from to Grizedale tarn Step 6: Begin the ascent up Dolly wagon Step 7: Summit Dolly wagon, and Step 8: Summit HELVELLYN (selfie time) and check in with the marshal Step 9: Begin the descent down Lower man and Whiteside Step 10: Descend down Haystacks, following the zigzag path Step 11: Follow the track leading you back to Glenridding car park (Approx. 32 miles) to finish the challenge

Prior to the event, whenever you go on any training walks and/or runs it would be great if you would tag @rudefit in your posts and share inspiration for the other adventurers

If you need any more help or further information, then please get in touch directly on: [email protected] 07734450794

I am looking forward to seeing your journey and watching you accomplish something AMAZING

“Strength is the product of struggle; you must do what others don’t to achieve what others won’t”