| After extensive research and many weeks spent wandering around the Welsh coast line, votwo have found the next challenge.... Pembrokeshire! The classic self navigation marathon a day for 3 days over coastal terrain is rolled out again and as ever you can trust votwo to have found the most challenging terrian for your running pleasure. Not up for all 3 days? Then join us for just one or two days. |
| Event | Pembrokeshire Coast Challenge |
| Date | 06-11-2009 - 08-11-2009 |
| Type | Ultra endurance 3 marathons in 3 days |
| Cost | £140 |
| Closing Date | 25-10-2009 |
| Places | 200 |
| Distances | Approx 78.6 miles in total. A marathon a day. |
| Location | Event HQ will be based in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. » Map |
| Schedule | See final information link on right hand side of this page for detailed timings.
Each day:
07:00 Daily registration opens for walkers and runners
07:15 Walkers briefing
07:30 Walkers transport departs to the start point
09:00 Runners briefing
09:30 Runners transport departs to the start point
16:00 Most people have finished the day's route!
18:30 - 20:00 Evening meal at the event HQ.
If you want to join us for just one or two days the cost is £50 per day. |
| Terrain | Day 1: Dale - Newgale. The flatter and kinder day on the legs. The comfortable wandering coast path passes the point where Henry Tudor landed 4000 men and marched to victory at the Battle of Bosworth (possibly a new event idea for 2010...).
Day 2: Newgale - Porthgain. The fun really starts on this stretch of coast, remote and inspiring. The foot path becomes rocky and requires concentration to stay upright.
Day 3: Porthgain - Pwllgwaelod. Remoter and even more inspiring then day 2! Cliffs, steep drops and tough running are to be expected on the last day. The route passes the beautiful little Welsh town of Fishguard before the last 10km to the finish. |
| Facilities | Daily briefings on the route ahead, weather and other important points.
Checkpoints approximately every 10km. These will supply food and hot drinks. Checkpoints are in place to ensure that everyone is on the route and for time keeping. For those needing it they offer the perfect opportunity to have a good sit down.
Transportation: Once you get to the event HQ at St Davids, Votwo looks after all your transportation. Climb aboard the Votwo mini buses every morning to be taken to the start point then board them again at end of the day to be taken back to HQ.
Event Medic. The medic will be around to strap feet up in the morning, first aid assistance and course evacuation for any entrant requiring this.
Last man sweeper. A votwo runner will follow at the rear of the group looking out for any broken runners.
Individual times: at each check point your number will be taken then after the event time sheets will be available.
On Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon votwo masseurs will be providing a massage service located at the event HQ. It will cost £10 for 15 mins. If you are interested in this service (and it may help you to get out of bed the next day) please express this on your entry form.
For Goodness Shakes are sponsoring the event and will be there supplying their free sports recovery shakes.
Votwo are also offering the chance to sign up to a free online elog based training programme when you enter the challenge. This is a two tier, 10 week long training schedule to get you fit for the challenge.
A photographer will be on route every day and photos will be available online after the event.
On Saturday Night there will be a BBQ at the HQ. Tickets are £10 a head. The BBQ is free if you are taking up the exclusive votwo accommodation offer. |
| Accommodation | All accommodation for the PCC has now been filled!! Contact pete@votwo.co.uk if you require accommodation and we will endeavour to locate you in the centre of St David’s city.
Please note accommodation fee is not included in the event fee. |
| Team/Relay | An ideal opportunity for groups of friends or work colleges to bond under common adversity.........
Teams of 2 or 3 'leap frog' each other between check points. Approx 20km each per day. Transport provided between check points for 'resting runner'. £30 pound per head per day. 3 day entries only. |
| Prizes | Every finisher receives a custom made glass laser engraved trophy. Proof to your work colleges that you had a 'tough' weekend!
Event custom made running tops with PCC logo on and other votwo kit available when you book online. There will be a few items for sale at Event HQ.
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| Categories | Group 1. Walkers. This is not just a pleasant stroll on the Pembrokeshire Coast! You will have to maintain an average speed of just over 3 mph to keep within the check point timings.
Group 2. Runners/joggers. All abilities welcome. Getting to the finish is the main objective and as long as you keep that average pace above 3 mph you will be fine!
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| Entry Confirmation | You will receive a email to your supplied address. |
| Other Details | All entries for the PCC 2009 are online.
Votwo Events Refund Policy:
Events refund policy PCC 2009: Any event entry or accommodation cancellation received by email to events@votwo.co.uk more than 14 days prior to the event date will receive a 50% refund. Only emailed cancellations are acceptable. Cancellations made in the last 14 days will not be eligible for any refund.
In the highly unlikely case that an event is cancelled at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. extreme weather, Foot and Mouth or similar) the event will be re-scheduled for the next available date and event entry fees carried over to that date. Accomodation fees will not be refunded.
If access to course is restricted an alternative route will be used. |
| Bens Comments | This is set to be a real adventure! Make sure you have all the items on the kit list and don’t forget this is a self navigation challenge. We issue you the maps and the route then its down to you. Now get training! |
