Goathland V Trigs Ultra Challenge
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SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trigs
Starting and finishing at the Village Hall in Goathland within the North York Moors National Park, this event is a navigational challenge for runners and walkers covering circa 37 miles and visiting five listed triangulation pillars. Entrants may participate solo or as a pair.
Participants must navigate themselves around a route of their own choosing while using public rights of way; all checkpoints must be visited in the order provided before the event. Pillar and checkpoint locations are issued to participants in advance, and a suggested route map plus a GPX file are made available at registration. One mystery checkpoint is revealed only on the course at a marshalled location.
The event is self supported. There are three checkpoint locations offering snacks and drinks. Support crews and support runners or walkers are not permitted. Competitors should be comfortable using map and compass. Walkers and runners have 15 hours to complete the course and may finish in darkness. Entry is limited to 65 participants. Entry fees are £70 per pair or £35 per solo entrant. Participants must be over 18 on the day unless taking part as a pair accompanied by an adult. All finishers receive a medal and a certificate and a hot meal with vegetarian and gluten free options is provided at the end.
Mandatory kit includes a map covering the North Yorkshire Moors (OS or Harvey’s recommended), a working compass, whistle, head torch plus spare torch or batteries, emergency bivvy bag, spare hat and gloves, a spare warm long sleeved top or fleece, waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams unless Paramo, battery pack and charging lead for mobile phone, a charged mobile phone with the race director mobile number and OS Locate and What3words recommended, at least 500 ml of water or sports drink, at least 60 g of emergency food, and a cup for drinks at checkpoints. Participants sign to confirm they carry the required kit and there may be spot checks on the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
