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Alternate Distances: 42KM/26M 29KM/13M
DIFFICULTY Intermediate
This year the Fairlands Valley Challenge will be on 15th July 2018.
The route will be the same as last year which proved more popular and we have improved several sections of the written instructions.
The distances will be Half Marathon, 18mile, Full Marathon and 50k.
Please note the event is a self guided walk/run with no route markers and is intended to be both a navigational and a distance challenge.
Checkpoints will be announced closer to the day but will include toilets, drinks and cakes.
Dogs are welcome.
www.fvspartans.org.uk
The ethos of our event is an individual challenge in a friendly non competitve environment.
Entries via: https://www.activetrainingworld.co.uk/events/2018/07/15/fairlands_valley_challenge
For regular updates visit the https://www.facebook.com/FVSChallenge
Elevation: Very little change < 500 metres. Benign running terrain, not technical. Suitable for: First ultra runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running in the last six months.
Elevation: Increase of up to 1000 metres Suitable for: Runners who have completed at least one ultra distance race (or similar event) or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.
Elevation: Increase of up to 1500 metres Suitable for: Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.
Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat) and or technical terrain Suitable for: Experienced runners who have completed at least regular ultra distances in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.
Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude) and or technical terrain. Suitable for: Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.
Type: An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat). Suitable for: Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike.
Type: A virtual race which can be run at any time shown on the dates shown, on any type of terrain in any country. Suitable for: For runners from beginners to experienced as you choose your own course and challenge based on the guidelines and options set by the virtual race organiser.
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I ran the 50k route in both 2015 and 2018. The trails are pleasant, the price is cheap and the volunteers are great and manage well-stocked checkpoints. The route is undulating, but not hugely hilly, and there are some sections of road. It is all runnable - nothing technical or tricky. It has a nice, low-key feel and the number of distances on offer, the flexible start times and the presence of both runners and walkers means that you get to meet a great variety of people.My main criticism of the 50k route is that it feels like a decent marathon with an extra couple of loops added on for the sake of making up the distance. It also makes navigation quite confusing as checkpoints 5 and 6 are in the same place and you run over some bits twice but in different directions. Most people got a bit of bonus distance I think.If you are looking for a good value day out, then this race could tick the boxes. However, if I was to enter again, I would probably opt for the marathon route rather than the 50k.
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