The Severn Way Ultra
Worcester, Worcestershire
Top Barn Camping, Holt HeathSun 19th May 2024
Starting at 07:30
1 race
£85.00
Organiser's Description
The race starts from Travelodge Worcester, WR1 2QS
The Severn Way Ultra is a comparatively flat run.
Heading through; Grimley, Worcester, Upton-on-Severn and Tewkesbury. Reaching Gloucester, the river meanders, taking in Epney, Priding and Frampton-on-Severn, then to the finish at Travelodge Stonehouse.
The race finishes at Travelodge Stonehouse, GL10 3SQ.
Please note that ALL our races are now cup-free which means we will not be supplying cups and you will need to bring your own. We will provide water and squash dispensers and cola bottles for you to pour into your own cup.
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What's Included
All finishers will receive a finishers medal.
The first male / female competitor will be presented with a champions trophy at the end of the race.
check points
The Severn Way Ultra has 5 Checkpoint Stations.
Vegan friendly & Gluten Free
When you register for the event, one of the entry boxes will allow you to select either Vegan or Gluten Free food.
We will then ensure that you have appropriate food choices at the check-points dependant on your selection.
Please do not request other food options. If you cannot eat everyday food, Vegan food or Gluten free food, you must provide your own nutrition for the check-points. Simply bag up your food for each check-point, and write your name on each bag with the corresponding check-point number and then give the bags to us at registration on the day. Will then ensure that when you arrive at a check-point your food bag is there available for you.
Example food items (which may change) are – Malt loaf, jam and peanut butter sandwiches, cake, nuts and fruit, squash, cola, and water.
All of our events are now cup-free so please bring your own re-useable cup.
race day logistics
Runners must arrive for registration at Travelodge Worcester, WR1 2QS, between 06:30 and 07:00. The race will start at 07:30. Please note if everyone is there before 07:00 we may start earlier.
Please note this is a point to point run – competitors must arrange their own transportation from the finish back home.
The Worcester Travelodge doesn't have parking, but there options to park within five minutes walk.
The race finishes at Travelodge Stonehouse, GL10 3SQ
time restrictions
In line with our race rules, you must maintain a minimum of 4 mph. This equates to the following mandatory cut-off times (assuming a 7:30 race start);
Severn Path CP1 will close at 10:30
Severn Path CP2 will close at 13:30
Severn Path CP3 will close at 16:30
Severn Path CP4 will close at 19:00
Outside these times you will not be allowed to continue.
race rules
By signing up to one of Ultra Running Ltd events you agree to abide by our general race rules:
The following are the race rules that apply to all Ultra Running Ltd events and should be adhered to by all race participants.
Each participant will be given a race number which must be clearly attached by safety pins to the front chest. If this is not clearly visible you may be delayed at checkpoints.
Teams must have pre-registered before the day and consist of at least three competitors who will also count as individual competitors amongst the rankings. For a Team to successfully complete the race, a minimum of three members of that Team must finish.
Each participant must make sure he/she is carrying all items detailed in the mandatory kit list
You cannot change your race entry category or team once the race has started.
Relay team members: All originally designated members of a team must complete the leg they have chosen, and the following team member must not start the race until the person they are handing over from has arrived at that CP, otherwise automatic disqualification will apply. Changes to the team members and/or race order can only be made up until the team has signed in on the day of the race.
Competitors must go through all check points and it is their sole responsibility to ensure that the check point attendant has recorded their race number and entry/exit time along with any injuries; failure to do so at any check point will mean the competitor has failed to complete the race and will be disqualified.
All entrants must be 20 years or over on the start day of the race
Mandatory Kit List
Competitors must carry the following items. Random bag checks will be made on registration. Anyone found not to have the correct kit will not be allowed to start the race
Backpack or equivalent
Head Torch with spare batteries
Ordnance Survey Map 150 (Our downloadable maps are ok)
Compass or GPS device
Whistle
Mobile phone
Emergency food pack consisting of a two chocolate bars,
Basic first Aid Kit
Competitor Retirement
If any competitor has to retire for whatever reason they must contact the race organisers immediately, either by advising a checkpoint attendant or by telephoning the emergency number which will be written on the race numbers of each competitor.
Time Constraints
The organisers want to give every competitor the opportunity of completing the race and will, where reasonable practicable, allow generous opening times of CP Stations; the allowance should be within an average of 4.0 miles per hour. If you fall below the 4.0 miles per hour you will be pulled from the race without concession.
Cancellation
In the event of Ultra Running Ltd. having to cancel the event, an alternative date will be provided. If re-scheduling of the event isn’t possible, or a competitor cannot make the revised date. URL undertakes to refund payments received, less any out of pocket expenses which are determined at 25%.
For all other circumstances, including Competitor cancellations due to personal reasons, refunds are not allowed. But at the discretion of the organisers an entry may be transferred to the following years race providing the request is within four weeks of the event date.
Any ‘transferred races’ or ‘reduced rate races’ are not refundable or transferable in any respect.
Race Photography
Ultra Running Ltd. reserve all exclusive rights relating to photographic coverage of their races. By entering an event, participants agree that Ultra Running Ltd may exclusively use any photographic or textual content captured during the event for advertisement purposes.
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