Isle of Wight Challenge 2021 CHALLENGE Factsheet
organised by www.ultrachallenge.com @ultrachallenges Great challenges need great settings – and few are better than the Island’s coastal path. 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight in September this year – with all out to push themselves further. It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers it’s on to historic Ventnor, and back to our welcome Base Camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with half & quarter Island options also – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!
Highlights 52 The Needles and Alum Bay Northwood House, West Cowes Cowes Cowes Floating Bridge
Culver Down 66 14 Ventnor Simeon Rec
Ryde 35 Hamstead Farm Newtown
Newport Yarmouth
Freshwater 21 25 Nodwell Farm 80 28 Culver Down
Sandown
10 Isle of Wight Pearl Shanklin
94 42 106 Ventnor Park General Key Chale Challenge Start Challenge Finish Major Rest Stop Stats Challenge Key Minor Rest Stop Full Challenge climb: 1960m Full 106km Challenge 00 KM Markers 1st Half climb: 1080m 1st Half Challenge 2nd Half climb: 880m 2nd Half Challenge Route Direction 1st Quarter climb: 660m 1st Quarter Challenge Campsite Terrain: Chalk & coastal path, odd road Ferry to/from section and some pavement. Southampton
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 Chale > Chale Day 1 - Chale > Cowes Sat 1 May | 7-9am Sat 1 May | 6:45am-9am Day 2 - Cowes > Chale Sun 2 May | 6am-6:30am
DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 106km / 1960m climb D1: 52km / 1080m D2: 54km / 880m 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 52 km – hot meal 52 km – hot meal 82 km – brunch/ lunch 82 km – brunch/ lunch 106 km – cooked breakfast/ BBQ 106 km – cooked breakfast/ BBQ Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt
First Half Second Half Challenge Challenge Chale > Cowes Cowes > Chale Sat 1 May | 6:45am-9am Sat 1 May if joining Full Challenge | 5pm Sun 2 May | 6:00am-6:30am DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 52km / 1080m climb DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 54km / 880m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km REST STOPS & MEALS: 25 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks 25 km – hot lunch 52 km – hot meal 54 km – BBQ Finish – glass of fizz, medal & tshirt
First Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Challenge Challenge NEW Challenge Chale > The Needles Cowes > Culver Down Culver Down > Chale Sat 1 May | 7am-9:30am Sun 2 May | 6am-6:30am Sun 2 May | 10am for all
DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: DISTANCE & ELEVATION: 25km / 660m climb 29km / 480m climb 25km / 660m climb REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS: REST STOPS & MEALS: 10km – snacks & drinks 10km – snacks & drinks 10km – snacks & drinks 25km – BBQ lunch & fizzy drinks 29km – finishers meal 25km – finishers meal
*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 & parking before your and bags will be weighed. challenge. • Full Challenge: Start > Half Way> Finish...... £15 Cowes Ferry > Chale ...... £10 p/p • Full Challenge: Start > Finish...... £10 Chale > Cowes Start ...... £10 p/p • Half Challenges: Start > Finish...... £5 Chale > Culver Down ...... £5 p/p • Quarter Challenges: Start > Finish...... £5 Chale Parking ...... £5 per car • Kit Drop Service: Runners only Cowes Parking ...... £5 per car Post Challenge Transfers Camping We’ve a range of shuttle services to take you to where you need Camping - Friday & Saturday to go, after your challenge. Chale, Startline Chale > Cowes Ferry ...... £10 p/p Inclusive Package: 1 Person ...... £50 p/n Cowes Finish > Chale ...... £10 p/p Inclusive Package: 2 Person ...... £65 p/n Nodewell > Cowes Ferry ...... £5 p/p Pitch Only: 1 Person ...... £20 p/n Nodewell > Chale ...... £5 p/p Pitch Only: 2 Person ...... £35 p/n Culver Down > Cowes ...... £5 p/p Camping - Saturday Cowes, Half Way 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
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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, & Chale Recreation Ground, Military water. Breakfast vendor. Road, PO38 2JF U 10 2: MID POINT: 10 Variety of free snacks, tea / coffee, Isle of Wight Pearl U 11 energy drink, & water. 3: REST STOP: 21/25 Saturday Picnic lunch incl. for all - snacks, teas, STAGE 1 STAGE Nodewell Farm, Highpown, 17:30 coffee, water & energy drinks. Totland Bay, PO39 0HY You can pre-purchase meals for your U 14 spectators here. 4: MID POINT: 35 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy Hamstead Farm drink. U 17 5: REST STOP - HALF WAY: 52 Sunday Hot meal + tea, coffee, energy drink, Northwood House Park, Ward 02:00 water & free snacks.
STAGE 2 STAGE Avenue, West Cowes, PO31 8AZ You can pre-purchase meals for your U 15 spectators here. 6: MID POINT: 67 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, water, Simeon Street Recreation Ground U 13 energy drink. 7: REST STOP: 80 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 14 spectators here. 8: MID POINT: 94 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee, energy Ventnor Park U 12 drink & water. 9: FINISH: 106 Sunday Hot meal provided for finishers & tea / Chale Recreation Ground, Military 22:00 coffee. Spectators may pre-purchase a STAGE 4 STAGE Road, PO38 2JF meal here.
STAGE 1: 21/25km STAGE 2: 31km STAGE 3: 28km STAGE 4: 26km
180m 160m 140m 120m 100m 80m 60m 40m 20m 0m 0km 10km 20km 30km 40km 50km 60km 70km 80km 90km 100km
Chale IOW Pearl Nodwell Farm Hampstead Farm Northwood Simeon Street Culver Down Ventnor Park Chale Recreation 10km 21/25km 35km House Park Recreation Ground 80km 94km Recreation Ground 52km 66km Ground 0km 106km
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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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