Summer Solstice Challenge
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Summer Solstice Challenge
The Summer Solstice Challenge is a six hour timed running event at Poorhouse Lane, Hull HU9 5DF. The event offers multiple distance options on a measured lap course that is out and back and requires no navigation.
Distances available:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra marathon
- 6 hour challenge
The main lap measures 4.37 miles. There is a 5K turn point; a 10K uses two laps of the 5K turn route. A half marathon is three laps of the 4.37 mile course, a marathon is six laps, and seven or more laps count toward an ultra marathon. Competitors may start their final lap up to 5 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds after the clock starts.
The course is predominantly on a tarmac path along an old railway line with a short section of trail. An aid table is positioned at the end of each lap offering water, squash, fizzy drinks and a variety of foods such as sweets, biscuits and grapes for self service. Toilets are at a nearby leisure facility.
Parking is available on Preston Road in the parking bays near Poorhouse Lane; this is a short walk from the start location. Local parking restrictions mean participants should avoid business car parks and parking on Poorhouse Lane. The event is licensed by the TRA and run under UKA Athletics rules. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a five piece goody bag.
Maximum distances by age under event rules are: ages 12 to 13 maximum 5,000 m; 14 to 15 maximum 6,000 m; age 16 maximum 10,000 m; age 17 maximum 25,000 m; ages 18 to 19 maximum 45,000 m; age 20 and over no maximum distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
