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Dukeries Ultra
Saturday 26th May 2012
The perfect event to carry your
Spring marathon training through to the next distance challenge; An Ultra!
What if you are a seasoned Ultra runner, looking for a 40 mile PB on our gently rolling scenic course? How about a great day out for running club teams? Pit your best runners against each other in an inter-club relay challenge. Plus, the family friendly course, with great vantage points for supporters, is dotted with visitor attractions to keep the whole family happy and entertained. Alternatively, if you want to enjoy the day at a more leisurely pace, the route is perfect for a full days walk. What ever your reason, come to The Dukeries in North Nottinghamshire and make a weekend of it!
The route follows a 30 or 40 mile
loop taking in some of the most
beautiful and undiscovered sandstone villages and historical sites in
England.
Starting in the heart of Sherwood Forest and keeping mostly to forest
trails and footpaths, the route passes charming
lodges, through Cresswell Crags and skirts the Welbeck Estate. It
crosses Clumber Park and through peaceful farm land before looping back
to pass by the Thoresby Estate before returning to Sherwood Forest.
Registration from 07:00 at Race Headquarters YHA Sherwood Forest.
Walkers Start 08:00 outside YHA Sherwood
Forest
Runners Start 09:00 outside YHA Sherwood Forest
Entry Fees: £25 solo runner, 30 or 40 mile option.£50 3 person relay (30 mile option) or 4 person relay (40 mile option)
£25 solo walker (30 mile option)
Online entries will close 20th May. After online entry closes contact the organisers for additional entries at the increased cost of £30/ £60 for teams.
The Dukeries Ultra offers a 30 or 40 mile option. Both options are suitable for runners. The route is made up of mostly off road woodland and historic estates, by-ways and old cart tracks to hidden lakes and lodges. The 30 mile option is provided for walkers who want to enjoy the Northern part of the Robin Hood Way in one day.
Parking: Parking is adjacent to Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre, in a signposted enclosure. Parking is prepaid for runners cars so remember to print off your parking permit to display in windscreens.
Course: The course takes a circular route on well waymarked paths, providing a very scenic 30 or 40 mile route. Where waymarks fall short clear indications are provided with red and white tape. We currently have route data and a map to download. Checkpoint details available later.
Toilets: There are toilets at the Youth Hostel, which is the race headquarters. Additional temporary toilet facilities will be provided as neccesary.
The
Youth Hostel can offer very good rates overnight accommodation for
singles and for families and also offers a evening meal deal for
runners staying at the hostel. Just ask for details at the point of
booking your hostel accommodation. Other accommodation is widely
available in the area to suit all budgets. See the links page for
details.
Drinks & Refreshments: There
will be a drinks station
in the start area providing water and orange squash. At the finish
there will be
hot soup and rolls, tea, coffee and cake. The aid stations throughout
will be
stocked with water, bananas, jaffacakes and flapjack.
First Aid: A small
first aid kit will be available at each aid station to offer antiseptic
wipes and plasters. If more assistance is needed marshals will advise
with directions to nearest Accident and Emergency facilities. There
will be no medical cover provided by the organisers during
the race.
Massage: Sports massage will be provided by Alex and his team from Prehability after the race at a price of £10 for 15 minutes.
Race Goodies: Each competitor can also choose from a T Shirt or a commemorative mugs with their race details recorded on.
