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Atlantic Coast Ultra -40 Miler-

£80.00

Introduction:

Now in its 3rd year this new edition to the Atlantic Coast Challenge starts at Fistral Beach in Newquay and follows the coast all the way down to Hayle River Mouth and finishes at St Ives Bay Holiday Park. Complete the 40 miler by walking, running or crawling, pitting your mental and physical prowess against some of the most scenic coastline in Britain. Votwo has teamed up with Geo Tracks. This system provides runners with a personal GPS tracker and navigation mobile phone app allowing them to accurately navigate the course and receive real-time positions of the other participants and themselves.

All finishers receive a bespoke event T-shirt and medal. Transport is provided from the event HQ to the start point and for retirees.

Date:

Saturday 9th October 2021

Event HQ:

St Ives Bay Holiday Park
73 Loggans Rd, Upton Towans, Hayle TR27 5BH, UK - View Location

Prices:

Individual - 40 miles - £80
Accommodation package deal available - Camping pitch Friday night and event entry - £95
Accommodation package deal available - Camping pitch Saturday night and event entry - £95
Accommodation package deal available - Camping pitch Friday and Saturday nights and event entry - £115
Accommodation package deal available - Event Entry and camping pitch Friday night with tent and air mattress - £102.50
Accommodation package deal available - Event Entry and camping pitch Saturday night with tent and air mattress - £102.50
Accommodation package deal available - Event Entry and camping pitch Friday and Saturday night with tent and air mattress - £130

Schedule:

07:00 Registration at the event HQ
07:30 Event briefing
07:45 Board buses to start
08:30 (Approx) Arrive and start
21:30 Event cut off time

Pre-event information pack:

A link to the 2021 Atlantic Coast Ultra - 40Miler - event information will be posted below this text nearer the event date. All entrants are reminded to read the event information. It is a condition of entry to this event that you participate according to the instructions in the event information. We do not send any event information or confirmations by post.

Terrain:

Wild and rugged. Steep climbs and descents that test your concentration as well as your strength. The course follows the South West Coast path which is marked by the Acorn sign. It's a very obvious well-worn route. The emphasis is on self-navigation. In most cases, it's as easy as keeping the sea on your right and the land on your left.

GPX Files and Maps For The ACU:

Click here to download the GPX file.

Click here to download the event maps

Click here to view the GPS Tracking Live View Map. (Trackers icons appear when trackers are at the start)

Please see the Participant Information Document (linked above) for the latest event information.

Kit list:

Whilst taking part in the event it is compulsory for you to carry the following equipment. At registration, you will be asked to prove you have certain pieces of kit on the list. If you don’t have this kit you will not be allowed to participate in the event. We will be enforcing the policy of: No kit, no run. If the worst happens to you any of the below kit could really make the difference to yours and others survival and wellbeing.

Essential kit (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)

Fully charged smartphone with the Geo Tracks app downloaded (waterproofed)
Spare full power pack and appropriate charger for your smartphone
Useful numbers, checkpoint timings, and lost procedure sheet
Whistle
Compass (make sure your compass is attached to you or your kit)
Waterproof top
Long trousers or tights (on you or waterproofed in your bag)
Gloves (waterproofed)
Hat (waterproofed)
A chocolate bar or similar
Small torch with spare batteries
More than 400ml of water or other drink
A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)
A notepad and pencil with your name and your mobile number written on it (waterproofed)

You must carry all the kit on the kit list. No exceptions. It may be on your person or rucksack. No kit = No run.

Email

Results:

https://votwo.co.uk/pages/results

Images:

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h4>ACC Feedback:

Debbie B "Just to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for an outstandingly awesome ACC! I did the JCC this year also and loved it so much..... I'm hooked, I shall be there every year now to BOTH!! Such fantastic organization and support and the friendliest people you could ever wish to meet in event volunteers to participants, I made so many great friends...... EXCELLENT food and massage,,,,,, Did I understand you were planning on doing another three-day event?? I'll be IN if you are! Thank you for a truly life-changing event and the weather was perfect on all three days.... I love the rain - Liquid Sunshine! See you a the JCC I'm already entered with my buddy Caroline Taplin x x x x"

Carol M "Just to say a huge 'thank you' to everyone involved in organizing the ACC. A fantastic event, amazing support and brilliantly organized. I loved every minute of it!!! Well done!!"

Carol G "Dear Ben and team, I just wanted to offer my thanks for this weekend's Atlantic Coast Challenge. The toughest thing I have ever done! I felt very well cared for from the moment I registered. The Votwo staff and volunteers couldn't have been more helpful and kind. I appreciated the high standards around safety, especially given the weather and terrain. And I am convinced that Votwo employ time shifting Ninjas - the same people seemed to pop up everywhere from registration to the most remote checkpoints, doing all sorts of jobs with infinite patience and cheerfulness. Thank you so much and I hope you're all getting at least some rest this week."