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The Maverick ARUK Original Suffolk
Sat 6th April 2024
4 races
Free - £26.50
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2024
WANTISDEN HALL
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia.
Going for a run and spending time outside is beneficial to both our mental and physical health, but did you know keeping active can also keep our brains in shape?
That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with Alzheimer's Research UK for our Original Suffolk race, so together we can raise awareness of the things we can be doing to look after our brains and support the charity in its efforts to find a cure for dementia.
Back for its forth year, the Original Suffolk takes runners through an unspoilt and largely unventured landscape. The Suffolk AONB is one of the most important wildlife areas in Britain, encompassing three National Nature Reserves and many Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Rest assured, our Suffolk routes are perfect for even the least experienced trail runner - you just need to choose how far you wish to run. There are 3 route distances to choose from, 9k, 16k or 23k, all promising to be flat and fast as you run through tranquil forest trails.
Please note, there is no outpost on the Short route.
Our event village and race starts is just 2 hours from the heart of London, so perfect for a short day trip for a morning of exploring new trails.
If you want to help support Alzheimer's Research UK by fundraising for this event, you can sign up via the ARUK fundraising page. ARUK Original Suffolk Fundraising
**please note dog entries have now sold out for this event**
Races
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Short - 9k
£26.50
CLOSED -
Middle - 16k
£26.50
CLOSED -
Long - 23k
£26.50
CLOSED -
Junior Entry
Free
CLOSED
Book
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Short - 9k
£26.50
CLOSED -
Middle - 16k
£26.50
CLOSED -
Long - 23k
£26.50
CLOSED -
Junior Entry
Free
CLOSED
Course Details
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
LONG ROUTE
Distance: 23 km
Elevation Gain: +118 m
MIDDLE ROUTE
Distance: 16 km
Elevation Gain: +69 m
SHORT ROUTE
Distance: 9 km
Elevation Gain: +58 m
What's Included
Finishers Medal
Free Parking
Clearly Marked Course
Timed Event
Official Photography
Food & drink available
Bag drop
Precision Hydration aid stations
How to Get There
Free parking at the venue. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners here.
By Train
Nearest Station: Melton (14 min drive from Station to start venue)
Chiltern Railways: London Liverpool Street Station - Melton (Suffolk)
Journey time: Approx 1hr 40mins
By Taxi
M&R Cars
0800 169 4269
Location
Wantisden Park,
Fenn Row,
Wantisden,
Woodbridge,
IP12 3PQ
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On the day
Gates open: 8:00am
Registration: 8:30am
Start times: 10:00am
difficulty rating
Super flat route, with nice easy trails in stunning woodland, a bit sandy in places, perfect for all levels.
Kit List
• Trail shoes
• Waterproof jacket
• Mobile phone (in case of emergency)
• Enough food and drink (at least 1 litre) to last you the race - there will be outpost on course to top up
• Foil blanket
• Head torch and spare batteries
• A re-usable cup (we’d like to ensure our are races plastic free!)
maverick code of conduct
As with all Maverick events you can expect up to 3 on-course hydration and nutrition outposts provided by Precision Fuel & Hydration. There will also be prizes for the winners of each distance, male and female.
As a guide you should always:
• Follow the on course signage
• Listen to on course marshals
• Take care when crossing roads
• Be considerate to others
• Please close all gates, DO NOT litter!
PLASTIC FREE
In our quest to make this season plastic-free, we ask that you run with a reusable cup or bottle. Hydrapak Speed Cups are available to purchase at each event and online.
TRANSFERS
If for any reason you wish to transfer out from an event we are happy to do this, but once only. You may transfer to any event listed on our website or even change to a higher value event and pay the difference. We cannot action any transfers or refunds for an event that has sold out.
The last day to transfer out of an event is the Monday before event day (5 days before the event), please email us on [email protected] with the name of the event you would like to move to. We are not able to move you out of an event if you contact us after this day
- Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult
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