Lyke Wake Challenge
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Lyke Wake Challenge
The Lyke Wake Challenge is a point to point running event that crosses about 40 miles from near Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) to the finish in the grounds of Raven Hall at Ravenscar. The event is run on a handicap basis using previous Lyke Wake times or participants' own estimates. The maximum allowed time to complete the event is twelve hours including the handicap. Participants must be 21 or over on the day to meet the Trail Running Association permit requirements.
The route is not marked and includes remote and severe sections in places. There are seven checkpoints along the course that provide drinks and most provide snacks; the Lion Inn checkpoint, just before halfway, offers additional food such as rice pudding or tinned fruit. Radio communications between checkpoints are supported by Raynet volunteers.
The event requires a set of mandatory safety items to be carried at all times: a suitable paper map of the route (electronic maps are not acceptable), a waterproof jacket, a whistle, an emergency bivvy bag or foil blanket, at least 300 ml of water or isotonic drink, a drinks container for checkpoints, emergency food and a fully charged mobile phone with an emergency contact number stored. Plastic cups are not provided at checkpoints. There will be a full kit check at registration and random checks on the course; failure to carry mandatory items may lead to disqualification.
The organisers do not provide transport between start and finish and parking at the start is limited and remote. Entry is managed via SiEntries and a Trail Running Association permit applies. A commemorative technical t shirt is provided to finishers and trophies are awarded for first and fastest finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
