Nav Challenge 2- Shay Elliott
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Event Overview
The Nav Challenge 2 is the second race of the annual navigational challenge league held in County Wicklow. This event is scheduled for Saturday, 3rd October 2026. Participants navigate a course that covers approximately 99.00 km with a total ascent of 999 meters. Despite the listed distance and climb, the organizers classify the event difficulty as a 3 (1,1,1), which typically indicates easy terrain, less than 200 meters of ascent, and a distance under 6 km.
Navigation and Terrain
The route for this race is not marked. Participants are responsible for their own navigation throughout the course. The use of GPS devices for navigation is not permitted during the event.
Mandatory Equipment
Participants must bring specific safety gear, categorized as Level B standard equipment. All runners are required to have these items available at the race location:
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent
The specific kit required to be carried during the run is finalized on the day of the event based on weather conditions and is communicated at registration. Runners are expected to have a way to carry all items if required. Mandatory kit checks may be performed, and failure to present the required equipment can result in disqualification or denial of entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.