Yorkshire Challenge Factsheet
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Yorkshire Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet organised by www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Our newest Ultra Challenge is based in the Nidderedale AONB, on the south east edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The full 100 km route is a figure of 8, out & back from our base-camp in Pateley Bridge, where there’s a range of camping & hospitality options. The famous Nidderdale Way passes the Brimham Rocks, Ripley Castle, and Gouthwaite Reservoir – providing a fantastic challenge backdrop! Liton Stats Challenge Key Full Challenge: 100km + 2day/1820m climb Full 100km Challenge 1st Half Challenge: 50km/1022m climb 1st Half Challenge 2nd Half Challenge: 50km/890m climb 2nd Half Challenge 1st Quarter Challenge: 27km/530m climb 1st Quarter Challenge 25 75 Kirby Malzeard Lofthouse General Key Galphay Laverton Challenge Start Challenge Finish 37 87 Major Rest Stop Ramsgill Minor Rest Stop 00 KM Markers Route Direction Eavestone Wath 13 63 Sawley 50 50 50 100 Highlights Nidderdale Showground Brimham Rocks 39 Shaw Mills Low Laithe 13 Ripley Castle Dacre Summerbridge Gouthwaite Reservoir 27 Ripley Castle Darley Nidderdale AONB Hampsthwaite An excellent experience from start An amazing event, extremely well to finish. The route was brilliantly organised with fantastic, enthusiastic staff. marked out, the food was gorgeous and So much support, food, drink and tonnes of plentiful, the staff couldn’t have been information available if you ever had any more helpful and supportive if they questions. I’ve done lots of different races and tried, a wonderful event that I can’t this ranks as one of the best. It was tough but praise highly enough. so worth it...a little bit sad it’s over. 1 YC 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Yorkshire Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Distance options Full 100km Full 100km-2 Day (stop overnight) Challenge Challenge Nidderdale > Nidderdale Day 1 - Nidderdale > Nidderdale (South Loop) Sat 17 July | 6:45-9am Sat 17 July | 6:45am-9am Day 2 - Nidderdale > Nidderdale (North Loop) Sun 18 July | 6am-6:30am DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 100km / 1820m climb D1: 50km / 1022 D2: 50km / 890 climb REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS: Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km 27 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks 27 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 First Half Second Half First Quarter Challenge Challenge Challenge Nidderdale (South Loop) Nidderdale (North Loop) Nidderdale > Ripley Castle Sat 17 July | 6:45-9am Sat 17 July & Sun 18 July Sat 17 July | 6:45-9am If joining Full - 17 July | 5pm DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 18 July start | 6:00am-6:30am DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 50km / 1022m climb DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 27km / 530m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: 50km / 890m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km REST STOPS & MEALS: Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km 27 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks 27 km – BBQ & fizzy drinks 50 km – hot meal Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt 25 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks 50 km – hot meal Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt 2 YC 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Yorkshire 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 Before the Challenge… Chip-timing – keeping track of you Dedicated Challenge App to help you prepare Trek Masters – to help guide you Challenge Manual & Event Guides Group departures during the night Training Walks & Runs Baggage transfer service Kit & equipment lists - discounts & advice Emergency support & route pick ups Preparation videos & pre-event briefing Shuttles for retirees to take you forward Online forums - meet fellow Challengers Bookable transfers before and after your Challenge Medal, T shirt & glass of fizz at the finish! Optional Extras Baggage Transfers Transport We’ve a range of baggage services taking your baggage You must pre-book all additional transport options in advance: forward for you to access during the challenge. All baggage Pre Challenge Transfers services will be paid in cash on the day, you cannot pre book/ buy these options. Please note the max weight limits – We’ve a range of shuttles & services to take you to your start these are strict, and bags will be weighed. line, before your challenge. • Full Challenge: Start > Half Way> Finish .............................£15 Harrogate Station > Start ................................................................£5 • Full Challenge: Start > Finish ....................................................£10 Nidderdale Weekend Parking .........................................£5 per car • Half Challenges: Start > Finish ...................................................£5 Drop Off Parking Nidderdale ...................................................... FOC • Quarter Challenges: Start > Finish ...........................................£5 Post Challenge Transfers • Kit Drop Service: Runners only We’ve a range of shuttles & services for after your challenge. Nidderdale finish > Harrogate Station ........................................£5 Camping Ripley Castle finish > Harrogate Station ...................................£10 Based at our ‘base camp’ in Nidderdale Showground – join Pick up Parking Nidderdale ......................................................... FOC us on the Friday evening before the challenge, and/ or on the Saturday night for celebrations after your challenge & a night under canvas. Our campsite will have hot showers, a rest area, changing rooms, drinks & more. 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 YC 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Yorkshire Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Route & Rest Stops LEG TOTAL SUPPORTER REST STOP FOOD/CATERING SHUTTLES PARKING KM KM 1: START: 0 Free tea / coffee, biscuits, energy drink, & water. From Harrogate Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Breakfast vendor. station - £5 Bridge, Harrogate. U 13 2: MID POINT: 13 Variety of free snacks, tea / coffee, energy drink, - STAGE 1 STAGE & water. Dacre. U 14 3: REST STOP: 27 Picnic lunch incl. for all - snacks, teas, coffee, To Harrogate station Ripley Castle, Ripley Harrogate. water & energy drinks. You can pre-purchase - £5 U 12 meals for your spectators here. 4: MID POINT: 39 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink. - STAGE 2 STAGE Shaw Mills. U 11 5: REST STOP - HALF WAY: 50 Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free To Harrogate station Nidderdale Showground, Pateley snacks. - £5 Bridge, Harrogate. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators U 13 here. 63 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, water, energy Shuttle buses to Finish STAGE 3 STAGE 6: MID POINT: drink. Sawley. U 12 7: REST STOP: 75 Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free Shuttle buses to Finish Kirby Malzeard. snacks. You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators U 12 here. 8: MID POINT: 87 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink Shuttle buses to Finish & water. Ramsgill. U 13 STAGE 4 STAGE 9: FINISH: 100 Hot meal provided for finishers & tea / coffee. To Harrogate station Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Spectators may pre-purchase a meal here. - £5 Bridge, Harrogate. STAGE 1: 25km STAGE 2: 24km STAGE 3: 26km STAGE 4: 25km 500m 400m 300m 200m 100m 0m 0km 10km 20km 30km 40km 50km 60km 70km 80km 90km 100km Nidderdale Dacre Ripley Castle Shaw Mills Nidderdale Sawley Kirby Malzeard Ramsgill Nidderdale Showground 13km 27km 39km Showground 63km 75km 87km Showground 0km 50km 100km 4 YC 2021 v.1 www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Yorkshire Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet Funding & Cost options 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