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 14 Calver 1st Quarter Challenge
General Key
Challenge Start Challenge Finish Major Rest Stop 37 Taddington Minor Rest Stop
00 KM Markers Route Direction Campsite 52 48 100 Bakewell Showground
Stats
Full Challenge: 100km / 2450m climb 94 42 1st Half Challenge: 52km / 1400m climb Rowsley 2nd Half Challenge: 48km / 1050m climb
62 10 1st Quarter Challenge: 25km / 300m climb Monyash
Highlights
Bakewell
Chatsworth House
Millers Dale Viaduct
Chee Dale
Monsal Head Viaduct 75 23 Minninglow Monsal Trail
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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.
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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
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. • Storage: Bakewell...... £5 Chesterfield station > Bakewell start: ...... £10 • Quarter Challenges: Start > Finish...... £5 Bakewell Weekend Parking ...... £5 Drop off parking Bakewell ...... FOC
Camping Post Challenge Transfers Camping - Fri 2 July & Sat 3 July We’ve a range of shuttle services for after your challenge. Bakewell, Base camp Bakewell > Chesterfield station: ...... £5 p/p Inclusive Package: 1 Person ...... £50 p/n Tideswell > Bakewell: ...... £5 p/p Inclusive Package: 2 Person ...... £65 p/n Pitch Only: 1 Person ...... £20 p/n Pitch Only: 2 Person ...... £35 p/n
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LEG TOTAL SUPPORTER REST STOP FOOD/CATERING FREE SHUTTLES PARKING KM KM 1: START: 0 Free tea / coffee, biscuits, energy drink, & water. Bakewell Showground DE45 1AQ. Breakfast vendor. U 14 £3/5* 2: MID POINT: 14 Variety of free snacks, tea / coffee, energy drink, & Calver, S32 4TQ. water.
STAGE 1 STAGE Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency U 11 3: REST STOP: 25 Picnic lunch incl. for all - snacks, teas, coffee, water & To nearest station Tideswell, SK17 8QU. energy drinks. U 12 You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. £3/5* 4: MID POINT: 37 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink. For all retirees to the Taddington, SK17 9TU. finish STAGE 2 STAGE Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency U 15 5: REST STOP: 52 Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free Bakewell Showground, DE45 1AQ. snacks. U 10 You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. £3/5* 6: MID POINT: 62 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, water, energy drink. For all retirees to the Monyash, DE45 1JR. finish STAGE 3 STAGE Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency U 13 7: REST STOP: 75 Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, water & free For all retirees to the Minninglow, DE4 2PQ. snacks. finish U 19 You can pre-purchase meals for your spectators here. £3/5* 8: MID POINT: 94 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy drink & For all retirees to the Rowsley, DE4 2EE. water. finish Please inform spectators they may not attend this site unless in an emergency U 6 STAGE 4 STAGE 9: FINISH: 100 Hot meal provided for finishers & tea / coffee. Bakewell Showground DE45 1AQ. Spectators may pre-purchase a meal here. £3/5*
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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 HALF CHALLENGE: QUARTER CHALLENGE: HALF CHALLENGE: £64.50 Registration Fee £79 Registration Fee £10 Registration Fee • Pay online as you register • Pay online as you register • Pay online as you register • Commit to fundraise £395 for your • Commit to fundraise £199 for your • Fundraise if you want no commitment chosen charity chosen charity • 50% due 3 weeks before the 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 QUARTER CHALLENGE: QUARTER CHALLENGE: £5 Registration Fee £39.50 Registration Fee • Pay online as you register • Pay online as you register • Commit to fundraise £245 for your • Commit to fundraise £119 for your chosen charity chosen charity • 50% due 3 weeks before the • 50% due 3 weeks before the challenge challenge • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after • Remaining 50% due 4 weeks after the challenge the challenge • Charity pays for half of your place on • Charity pays for your place on the event 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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