Votwos signature endurance running event the Jurassic Coast Challenge
returns to the Dorset coast path for 2010. A 26.2 mile marathon each
day for 3 days running, jogging, walking or crawling from Lyme Regis
to Poole along beautiful but brutal coastal terrain. A true test of
fitness and determination for those who find modern life just a little
bit too comfortable. Heed the warning: the cowardly won\'t start and
the weak won\'t finish. If all three days sound a bit much too much then runners are welcome to join us just for a day or two. |
| Event | Jurassic Coast Challenge 26th, 27th and 28th March 2010. |
| Date | 26-03-2010 - 28-03-2010 |
| Type | Ultra Endurance Run |
| Cost | £150 |
| Closing Date | 21-03-2010 |
| Places | 250 |
| Distances | 78.6 Miles, A full 26.2 mile marathon each day |
| Location | Chesil Beach Hoilday Park, Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9AG. » Map |
| Schedule | Day one, Lyme Regis - Chickerell
Day two, Chickerell - Lulworth Cove
Day three, Lulworth Cove - Sandbanks chain ferry
More detailed timings will be published under further event info link on the right of this page 2 weeks before the event. It is your responsibility to check these details. The approximate time of event registration each day is 08:30 and approximant start time for each day is 09:30am. These timings will change for each day so it is imperative that you read the \'Further instructions\' published 2 weeks before the event.
1 or 2 days £55 per day. All the benefits of the votwo support team.
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| Terrain | The Mother of all hilly runs. Very steep rocky cliff paths, shingle, sand, mud and some tarmac if you are lucky. Day one starts aggressively with a climb up Golden Cap early on then levels out for a nice stroll along Chesil Bank. Day two takes you through the lovely sea side resort of Weymouth then it really starts: Osmington Mills, Ringstead Bay, Durdle Door, finishing at Lulworth Cove . Day 3 is probably the wildest of the lot passing over Chapmans Pool, St Aldhelms Head and Dancing Ledge before hauling yourself up and over Ballard Down to tip your hat to Old Harry rocks, finishing at Shell Bay, Studland. Search \'votwo\' on you tube to see a film of the 2008 event.
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| Facilities | New for 2010. Votwo have hired the Chesil Beach Holiday Park. This will provide the event with a large base suitable to operate from. All accommodation, catering and socialising (!) will be done from here.
Every night at the event base a group meal will be available. These are free if you book your event accommodation with votwo. This deal also includes breakfast. If you wish to eat with us but have not booked our accommodation you are more then welcome. Tickets may be purchased from the votwo reception.
The votwo team are providing the support package that will include the following -
Reception: as part of the improvements to the event a large marquee will be erected at the event base. This will act as a meeting point, food hall, massage area and reception. This will be open throughout the whole event to answer any questions, sell you a T-shirt or enable you to book a massage.
Check points: approximately every 6-8 miles supplying food and drink (filled rolls,hot drinks etc. Homemade soup at the finish point), to ensure that you are on route and as a point of reference for time keeping. For those needing it they offer the perfect opportunity to have a good sit down.
Transportation: each day you will be instructed to meet at the event base and then be transported to the start. Once you join votwo on the event you can leave your car in one place and take advantage of the votwo mini buses. On completion of the days run you will be transported back to the event HQ.
Medical assistance: the whole route is covered by our medical support and evacuation plan. Every morning at race registration the medics will be available to sort out any blisters, tape feet up and re-attached severed limbs etc. The votwo physiotherapists will also be available at the end of each day to advise on dealing with strains and injuries.
Route maps: these are issued to you at race registration.
Further event details and instructions will be linked from the right hand side of this page approx two weeks before the event. You must make sure you read and understand the further instructions.
Individual times: at each check point your number and time will be recorded. At the end of each day, time sheets will be available.
Meat wagon: any particapant who can no longer continue at any checkpoint can jump on the mini bus and be taken to the finish point (hanging your head in shame is optional).
On Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon votwo physiotherapists will be providing a massage service located at the event base (Sunday afternoon from the finish line). It will cost £10 for 15 mins. If you think that you may be interested in this service (and it may help you to get out of bed the next day) please express this on your booking form or pre book when you enter online.
Free acsess to the votwo E-log 12 week training programme. Designed to get you to the finish of the Jurassic Coast Challenge! |
| Accommodation | Chesil Beach Holiday Park, is now sold out, but we have secured a new site offering the same quality caravans and sea views only 1o minutes away from the Chesil beach park. You can book when you enter online or access your online entry account with votwo at a later date to book your accommodation.
About Pebble beach;
Commanding spectacular views overlooking the Fleet Lagoon to Chesil Bank and the Portland Peninsula beyond.\'
Rooms are £35 per night for single occupancy.Based on 3 rooms per caravan. Price includes full board. High quality meals provided by outside caterers.
A limited number of 2 bedroom caravans are available Thur - Sun for sole use at £250
Accommodation features:
• TV
• Kitchen including microwave
• Shower
• Bed linen and duvets
• Heating throughout included
• Indoor heated swimming pool with flume and bubble pool.Chesil Beach only
• Sauna/Solarium+ and fitness suite Chesil beach only
• Bar at Chesil Beach
• Wi-Fi access at Chesil Beach
• Launderette at Chesil Beach
Please note no pets are allowed on site.
Accommdation is available Thusday / Friday / Saturday and Sunday at Pebble Beach site. All meals are provided at the event base at Chesil beach.
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| Team/Relay | Teams of two. Change over at each check point. Complete 13.1 miles a day each!
Perfect for teams looking to raise money for charity. |
| Prizes | Every one is a winner in 2010! Free Jurassic Coast Challenge event T-shirt to all entrants. You will also receive a lazer engraved trophy on the finish line. Use this on your desk as proof to work collegues you did the distance! |
| Categories | G1: Walkers. This group is for people who intend to walk the whole route. Walkers will probably be dressed in walking boots, trousers and be wearing water proof jacket. If you are wearing running shoes, shorts and vest then this is not the group for you. Walkers will have to push themselves to achieve the check point cut off times but the challenge is certainly achievable. (do not enter this group if you intended to do any running on the course)
G2: Walkers / joggers. This group is for people who want to run a bit of the course but also want to have a nice relaxing walk as well. This is the group for you if you where thinking of starting in the walking group then doing some running!
G3: Jogger/runners. For people whole intend to attempt to run the whole course but will probably end up jogging and walking just a little bit faster than G2!
Please choose which group you are suited to when you enter online. You will be able to change groups after the first day by reporting to the event reception in the evening. It is not acceptable to enter the walking group and then run. If you do votwo cannot guarantee that check points will be open in time for you. Failure to register at a check point results in disqualification from the event.
Groups will be set off at different times. The ‘Final instructions’ document will give further details.
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| Entry Confirmation | Via email |
| Spectators | You are more then welcome to come and support your runners. A info pack will be provided at the event base reception to give you a good idea of where to be and when! |
| Other Details | All entries for the JCC 2010 are via online booking.
Votwo events refund policy JCC 2010: Any event entry or accommodation cancelation 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 all entry fees carried over to that date.
If access to the Lulworth Ranges or any part of the footpath is restricted a alternative route will be used. |
| Mencap Comments | Why not go the extra mile and join Mencap's extreme team at no extra cost to you? In fact, you could even get your costs covered!
Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everyday it helps thousands of people live life the way they want and challenge prejudice. You can use this challenge to fundraise and support this work. There is no minimum sponsorship. All you have to do us is contact Mencap direct on events@mencap.org.uk to let them know you wish to fundraise for them. They will provide fundraising support, give you a top and can also refund 40% of what you raise up to your race entry costs. So what are you waiting for? |
