Atlantic Coast Challenge

Wild and rugged. Steep climbs and descents that test your concentration as well as your strength. Each day is unique with its own individual challenges and famous landmarks to add to the experience.

The course follows the South West Coast Path which is marked by the Acorn sign. It's a very obvious well-worn route. The emphasis is on self-navigation. In most cases, it's as easy as keeping the sea on your right and the land on your left.

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GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks

Event branded t-shirt

Food and drink on the course each day

Transport to and from the event HQ to the start/finish each day

Bespoke finishers medal

Free parking at the event HQ

Medical cover

On course support and mini bus pick up for retired participants

Event participant instructions

Finishers Cornish pasty

Event HQ:
Located at the St Ives Bay Holiday Park TR27 5BH, the event HQ is situated in the large conservatory next to the bar and the Bay View cafe.

Catering will be available at the HQ.

Accommodation keys to be collected from the parks reception.

Transportation:
Each day you will be instructed to meet at the event HQ and then be transported to the start. On the event you can leave your car at the event HQ and take advantage of the events mini busses. On completion of the days run you will be transported back to the event HQ.

Checkpoints (CPs):
These are located approximately every 10KM. At each CP you will be ‘checked’ in by the CP staff and your time logged. This means we know where you are on the course and if you are late for a checkpoint we can assist you.

All the CPs will be stocked with bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, filled rolls, water, squash, coke, and hot drinks (at CP 2 and 3). At the finish point on day 1 and day 2, a bowl of hot homemade soup and bread roll will await you. At the finish on day 3 the soup is replaced with a Cornish pasty.

Onsite Catering:
Event catering at the Bay View Cafe (next to the registration area).

Meals start on Thursday evening and finish on Sunday evening.

Medical assistance:
The course is covered by the medical support team. Every morning at challenge registration the medics will be available to sort out any blisters, tape feet up etc.

• Start groups: Due to the amount of seats on the transport there are two start groups for day 1. Group 1 is for walkers and joggers ONLY. Group 2 is for runners and faster runners. NO walkers in group 2. Your start group for day 1 will be determined by the event organiser and published in the 'participants information pack' pre the event date. The briefing, bus and start times for each group on each day of the challenge can be found in the Participant Instructions download.
• Accommodation: Please contact the St Ives Bay Holiday Park directly to book your onsite accommodation

Whilst taking part in the challenge it is compulsory for you to carry the following equipment. We will be enforcing the policy of: no kit, no run. If the worst happens to you any of the below kit could really make the difference to your survival and wellbeing.

Kit list:

Essential kit: (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)

A means of navigation

Useful numbers, checkpoint timings, and lost procedure

Whistle

Compass (make sure your compass is attached to you or your kit)

Waterproof top

Long trousers or tights

Gloves (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)

Hat (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)

A chocolate bar or similar

Small torch with spare batteries

Minimum of 400ml spare water

Issued 'bib number'

A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)

A fully charged working mobile phone (waterproofed)

A notepad and pencil with your name and your mobile number written on it (waterproofed)

You must carry all the kit on the kit list. No exceptions.