Goathland V Trigs Ultra Challenge
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SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trigs
The event is a self navigated challenge for runners and walkers that starts and finishes at Goathland Village Hall in The North York Moors National Park. Participants follow a course of circa 37 miles that visits five listed Triangulation Pillars. The route must use public rights of way, all checkpoints must be visited in the order given, and pairs or solo entrants must complete the full course. Entry is available for pairs or solo participants and the field is limited to 65 places.
Navigation details and checkpoint locations are provided to participants before the event and a suggested route GPX and a map are made available at registration. There are three staffed checkpoints offering snacks and drinks and one mystery checkpoint that is revealed on the course. The navigational element is described as straightforward, with control points in prominent locations.
Participants must be self supported; no external support crews or support runners or walkers are permitted. Competitors have 15 hours to complete the challenge and should be prepared to finish in the dark. Required kit includes a map, working compass, whistle, headtorch plus spare torch or batteries, emergency bivvy, spare hat and gloves, warm layers, waterproofs, a battery pack and charging lead, a charged mobile phone, at least 500 ml of fluid, at least 60 g of emergency food, and a cup. Finishers receive a medal and a certificate and a hot meal and drinks are provided with vegetarian and gluten free options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
