The Broads Walk Challenge

This is a fully supported event. We will provide everything you need to achieve your challenge so that you can focus on enjoying this experience!
Fully supported for 24hrs by event marshals & support walkers.
90km Acle to Acle circular route.
90km distance includes Relay Team option. Start points are Acle, Hoveton, Aylsham, Hickling.
50km & 25km will have an optional bus service from Acle to the start lines or you can meet us at the start.
Hot drinks and Snacks to start the day - optional hot breakfast to purchase before you set off.
Bag drop service will take your kit to the finish line.
Timing chip, bib in your event pack.
Live tracking
A fully signed route & route map.
Manned checkpoints en-route.
Event medics at rest stops.
FREE snacks, drinks, water at refuel stops.
Halfway lunch stop for the 90km and 50km routes.
Hot meal at the finish for everyone.
Your friends, family and supporter will be there to welcome you in.
Finishers medal and t-shirt
Post-event celebrations - into the night.
Hot meal post challenge, stretching & warm down tent and supporters can also book food & join us.

SUPPORT + REST STOPS + FUELLING AND HYDRATION

This event is fully supported for 24 hours. This is from 7.30am Saturday morning until 7.30am Sunday morning. There will be marshals and medics throughout the course day and night.

We have rest stops which are covered areas with seating, these are every 12km – 15km
Where you will be able to grab snacks and fill water bottles. Larger meals will be available every 25-30km. All dietary requirements will be catered for.

REGISTRATION

You will have received confirmation of your entry by email, once you have completed the online form and paid the necessary fee, on validation your name will appear on the Race Entry List on the online registration form.

Registration will open at between 5pm to 8pm on the Friday the 11th and then will open again at 6am at Acle on the Saturday. Relay runners need to find their own way to their relay start points.
50km Registration at Aylsham will open at 6.30am
25km Registration at Hickling will open at 7.30am
Please allow yourself plenty of time to get registered and ensure you have all your essential items for the event.

At registration you will collect your route card, lanyard, safety pins, timing/tracking tag and other goodies.

Bag drop and then bag transfer to the finish will be available at all Start points.
There will be no option to pay to enter on the day of the event.

REFUND POLICY

Our refund policy for The Broads Walk Challenge can be found here.

TRACKING / CHIP TIMING

Everyone will be given an electronic tag which you will need to wear. Please ensure this tag is read at every one of the checkpoints. Your times will then be updated throughout the event. Times and certificates will be available at www.chiptiminguk.co.uk on Monday 14th June.

The 90km will be tracked via GPS units handed out at registration, the 50km and 25 km will have the option to use their phone as a tracking device for free on our interactive map or hire a GPS Unit. A link to the tracking map and how to link your phone will be sent you prior to the challenge, so supporters can use this link to follow you. The live map will also be available at ChiptimingUK .

FITNESS AND TRAINING RUNS

You do need to be physically fit to take on these challenges. We will be adding training plans to the website throughout your journey. Please keep us updated with how training is going on our facebook event page.

CHARITY

You are welcome to undertake the challenge for any Charity of your choice

HOW IT WORKS

You register via our website for a charity place and pay the required registration fee to reserve your place.

You select drop-down list or add a new charity – You are therefore pledging to fundraise a minimum amount of money for your charity depending on their distance.

If you add a new charity, please leave contact details for that charity. We will then contact them and invite them to be a part of the challenge. The charity will then likely contact you with fundraising advice.

If you register for an event and nominate a charity that we do not yet work with, it is possible that they will choose not to be involved with this event in 2019. If this is the case, refund/deferral terms are as above, and we will always offer for you the option to change charity (at no charge) or change to a self-funded place & pay the difference in registration fee.

You must raise 50% of the fundraise total, 6 weeks prior to the event. We will contact the charity to confirm this.

SAFETY

We take necessary and practical steps to ensure your safety on our courses. There are a number of medically trained personnel around the course including the professional medical staff. If you feel unwell or notice anyone struggling at any time during the event, please speak to a marshal.

MEDICAL SUPPORT

Professional medical staff will be present at the Finish area and at the main checkpoints around the course.

RACE PHOTGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY.

Photos and video will be taken during the event. We reserve the right to use all images for marketing purposes.