Document Version 1.5: 06/04/2016 Buxton, Peak District Sunday August 7th 2016 Participant Guide Race featured on: http://ultramarathoncalendar.co.uk/ Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction and Participation .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Sponsors ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Local Accommodation ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Location, Travel, and parking ............................................................................................................................................ 5 HQ and Registration .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Event Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Recommended Kit list........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Left bags ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Navigation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Downloadable Map Pack - GPS and PDF ........................................................................................................................ 6 Garmin users ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Race Drone – Optional GPS Tracking ................................................................................................................................. 7 Dedicated Mini GPS Trackers ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Or, Smartphone as a Tracker ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Supporters and your own crew ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Voluntary or Mandatory Retirement ................................................................................................................................. 8 Pacing ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Risks .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Terrain ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Getting Lost or injured................................................................................................................................................... 9 Cattle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Route ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Elevation Profile .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Route Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 Checkpoints ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Unmanned Self-Clip locations .................................................................................................................................. 11 Manned Checkpoints ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Short-cutting ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 Awards ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Medical Support .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Credits and links .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Introduction and Participation Welcome to the 2016 Peak Skyrace. This handbook will provide you will all of the information you need to participate in the event. Our primary aim is for you to have a fun, enjoyable and safe event in the beautiful Peak District Hills, and participate in the UK Skyrunning series! The Peak Skyrace is a 47km (29.4 miles) mile footrace through the Peak District Hills. The course has around 2000m of ascent with a time limit of 8 hours (3.6mph). There are no qualifying events required to participate in The Peak Skyrace. The course is fully marked and self-navigation should not be required, of course it is recommended that all participants carry a map just in case. The event HQ is at Buxton Community School, in Buxton. Following a short briefing, all participants will start at 8am. There are three manned checkpoints on the course, all of these are staffed. There are also six unmanned checkpoints, and there are marshals out on the course too. The checkpoint locations are shown in the map below. A detailed map is available for download from the event website. Sponsors We would like to thank our sponsors: Trail running apparel and accessories http://www.raidlight.com/en/ https://www.facebook.com/raidlightUK You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/BUFFWEAR Twitter is @BuffLife Facebook is Team Buff UK https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Buff-UK http://www.torqfitness.co.uk/home Twitter is: @TORQfitness Local Accommodation Buxton and the surrounding areas have a great deal of accommodation options available. Basic campsites, B&Bs and hotels are all nearby. Macclesfield and Leek are both 20 minutes away and offer further accommodation options. Location, Travel, and parking Buxton Community School. College Rd, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9EA. Please arrive at 7am to register. There is plenty of on-site parking. Manchester Piccadilly train station is approximately a 1-hour journey from Buxton by rail. Buxton Train Station is less than 1 mile away from the school. HQ and Registration Race officials and volunteers will be available to register you from 7am onwards. Registration will end at 7:45 At registration you will be given: 1 RaceTimer Pro timing chip. 1 Race Number (please bring safety pins) 1 Checkpoint Control Card (to clip at self clip locations) Event Schedule Sunday August 7th 07:00 - 07:45 Event Registration 07:45 - 07:55 5-minute walk to start line and event briefing 08:00 Start of The Peak Skyrace 16:00 End of the Peak Skyrace There will be an awards presentation once the male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors have all finished the course. Post-race changing and shower The venue features a large sports hall with male and female shower and change facilities. You will be able to use these facilities after the race. Recommended Kit list We will not kit-check you on the day. This is not a mandatory kit list, but we recommend you carry these items. Trail shoes (road shoes may not provide sufficient grip on some parts of the course) . Dressed in clothing suitable for the weather conditions on the day . Waterproof Jacket . Emergency foil blanket . Whistle. Whistle's attached to a backpacks is fine . Drinks bottle, camelback, or hydration vest . White Peak OL24 map, and compass . A mobile phone . Some additional food for the course to supplement what we offer at CPs . First aid kit and any personal medication Left bags You can leave a bag at the start/finish if you wish. It will stay there at HQ for you to collect when you finish. It's left at your own risk; we can't be held responsible for loss. Navigation The course is fully marked with flags and/or barrier tape. We will do our best to ensure the markers are not moved or removed, but always be aware this is a possibility. The course does cross some private land,