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PFJ Challenge

Gravesend, Kent

Tollgate, Wrotham Road, Gravesend, DA11 7, United Kingdom

Sun 10th July 2022

Starting at 09:00

Organiser's Description

Join the Revolution! Join the People's Front of Judea... the PFJ. Not the Judean People's Front. Splitters! The minimum requirement to join is that you've got to hate the Romans, and I mean you've got to REALLY hate the Romans.... oh and run a lap of the 3.28-mile route. And we'll ignore the fact that the Roman road, Watling Street is right there, after all, what have the Romans ever done for us?

If this all sounds complete nonsense then as part of your pre-event preparations then you really need to watch one of the funniest films ever created - Monty Python's Life of Brian. Where this is one of the scenes and forms one of the main threads of the film. Seriously, watch it, it's very good. Of course if you are a Pythonist then this all makes perfect sense and we look forward to seeing you next July!

The event will be a six hour timed challenge event based out of the Cyclopark Complex at Gravesend (although the routes won't actually be in the Cyclopark area we're just using their facilities and parking) and the route will be a mixture of trail, bike paths and tarmac and not flat either, but not too hilly either before you panic!

Complete as many loops as you wish within the time limit, consume as many goodies as you wish within the time limit. Run a marathon, run an ultra, run less, as long as you complete one loop you're a finisher! We do warn you though,as with many of our events, you may consume more calories than you burn off, but just in case you don't the goody bags will contain a decent amount of chocolate!

It's our aim that this event makes an impactful difference to the Cyclopark charity in a positive fashion and as such £5 from each entry fee will be donated directly to the Cyclopark Trust to aid them in maintaining this environment and facility.

Please explore the race and consider joining us!

Races

  • 10k

    £39.95

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £39.95

    CLOSED
  • Marathon

    £39.95

    CLOSED
  • Ultra Marathon

    £39.95

    CLOSED

Book

  • 10k

    £39.95

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £39.95

    CLOSED
  • Marathon

    £39.95

    CLOSED
  • Ultra Marathon

    £39.95

    CLOSED

Course Details

This 3.28-mile lapped course is comprised mostly of tarmac and grassy paths which are fairly flat. To reach the marathon distance you will have to do 8 laps. Four laps for the Half Marathon.

What's Included

- Finisher's Medal
- Goody Bag
- Aid station

  • Custom Bespoke Medal

How to Get There

We're in the Overflow Car Park, which is just to the left after you enter the Cyclopark site

Parking

Lots of parking at base camp, parking is £4.00 per day payable any time before you leave at the main building.

Location

Cyclopark, The Tollgate, Wrotham Rd, Gravesend, Kent DA11 7NP

faqs

What do I get?
You each event will receive
1) A really special finishers medal, custom made and designed, not a generic one.
2) A goody bag at the finish, which has goodies in, not a bunch of adverts. There will be nothing healthy in our goody bags, things they contain for example, chocolate, crisps..
3) A well stocked base camp/aid stations with plenty of nibbles and refreshments for during and post race replenishment, including the legendary Rachel's Rocky Road!

Where do I park? How do I get there?
Please refer to our Cyclopark information page

When do I get my race number?
You'll pick this up on race day morning from the race base camp.

Are there time limits?
Yes, six hours to run as many laps as you can. You can finish at any time within the time limit and your final distance will be recorded along with your finishing time. Only complete laps within the 6 hours will be recorded or you must have left the aid station for your last lap by 5:59:59 after the start. Any runner completing 26.2 miles will have completed marathon distance and will count as a marathon finish for the purposes of the 100 Marathon Club, if you complete over 27 miles then you've completed an ultra.

As long as you finish one lap then you'll receive an official finish time, medal and goody bag. With timed events there are no DNFs as long as you complete one loop.

Do you have secure baggage facilities
No. But you're free to leave bags at the start/finish. There will always be someone around but we can't guarantee their security, in the event of rain we can't guarantee things won't get wet.

Trail shoes? Road Shoes?
Road shoes should be fine in any weather conditions.

Is the course closed to the public?
No. We are using a network of local footpaths and trails and is shared with ramblers, dogwalkers, horseriders and cyclists. Runners do not have the right of way and need to be considerate of other users of the land. Please don't litter, we'll have a bin at the base camp and there are bins at various places along the routes.

Can I leave personal drinks at the drinks station?
Yes, you may want to label it and we will not be responsible for folks drinking the wrong drinks!

Can I use an ipod or mp3 player on the course?
Yes. Though please be aware that you are running on public footpaths with the general public so make sure that you pay attention to farm vehicles, cyclists, people, dogs, horseriders, wildlife and so on. On a couple of the routes there are road crossings to be aware of too although there is no actual running along roads involved.

The entry fee is a little more than normal – why is that?
We are holding this event by kind permission of the Cyclopark Trust. We are paying a fee/donation for use of the facilities over the four days. Cyclopark is a charity and parking fees and profits from the cafe etc all go towards the upkeep of this lovely venue so please support them by paying the parking each day (It's only £1) and buying a cake or coffee in the cafe.

on the day

Location Opens: 08:00

Registration Opens: 08:15

Race Briefing: 08:50

Event Start: 09:00

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