Do we have to carry all our water for the week-end?
Water will be available at Event Centre and Overnight Camp; it may need to be treated at the overnight site.
What are the toilet arrangements?
Mobile units will be on site at both the Overnight and Event Centre.
Can we camp at the Event Centre?
Camping is available free at the Event Centre and tents can be left erected until Sunday pm if required.
What is available at the Overnight Camp?
Beer and Milk will be available only, no food, please bring money, they have to be paid for.
What maps do we get?
Each competitor will be given a 1:25,000 map each specially printed for the event area, along with a map bag. The map will be issued at the Start on Saturday.
When do we find out the area?
About a month before the event we will put the Event Centre venue on the Web Site, the overnight site will only be disclosed to you when you get your route on the Saturday morning of the event.
Tee shirts sales?
Commemorative tee shirts should be purchased when you make your entry, and will be available for collection at the event. Only a very few of all sizes will be available to purchase at the event on a first come basis.
Can we use GPS?
All forms of GPS are not allowed to be carried including GPS built into mobiles.
Can we use Pertex waterproofs
Full Waterproof clothing must be carried by both team members. This means quality waterproofs with the manufacturer stating the garment is waterproof. Mac in Sac type jackets at £30 are not acceptable.
Which course should I do?
If you have not done a Mountain Marathon before it can be a bit difficult deciding which is the best course to do. As a rule of thumb we would suggest that you do to a shorter course rather than a longer one. The first impression you get is that the distances seem short. Do not be fooled. The distances quoted are straight line distances between each check point and the heights are the minimum you can expect to climb. As a rough indication, you can expect to go between 30% and 50% more on the distance and anything up to double the climb.
For those with fell running experience, remember that you have to carry a rucksack and navigate.
For those with orienteering experience the distance and climbs are considerably greater.
For those with mountain experience being able to run …
… all of this over 2 days and in any weather conditions.
If you do not have any of the above experience, you should only be doing a mountain marathon with someone who has participated in previous similar events.
The best indication is to look at previous events and check the times that the leaders and tail enders take.
As a guide, I would suggest that you look at Harter Fell, Carrock Fell or Kirkfell for your first mountain marathon. An alternative is to enter the Bedafell class which is for walkers. Do one of these for your first event to give you a feel and then progress through the classes as you gain more experience.
As an additional guide, the course descriptions on the Event web site give an indication of the maximum time you should take compared with the leaders.
If you are still unsure, please ask.
Can my entry be deferred until next year?
Full Refunds are available up to 8 weeks before the event but no entry can be deferred to the next year.