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The 2018 Jurassic Coast Challenge is approaching quickly – with over 2,700

people taking on the Challenge, this is going to be an amazing first year!. To

help you make your final plans we have put this Final Event Guide together.

Please read this alongside the CHALLENGE MANUAL (in the App or the

Participant’s Area of the website) to ensure you have all the information

required to prepare for the Challenge.

Jurassic Coast Challenge APP!

Download the Jurassic Coast Challenge APP for access to challenge documents & updates.

Available in both the Apple or Google Play stores, search 'Action Challenge' and download

using the code AC1 to get started – then go to 'load challenge' in the menu and enter the

code Jurassic.

We will be updating the App in the lead up to the Challenge, including maps and special

features to use, so make sure you keep it on your phone!

In the APP you will find:

The Challenge Manual

Training Guides & foot care advice

Kit List & discounts

Official Map (s) of the route & Rest Stops

Challenge menu (closer to the Challenge)

Exclusive offers coming soon, and much more!

Preparation Videos

Check out our series of 7 videos available on the App and Participant’s Area, covering

some key aspects of preparation for your Ultra Challenge; with our expert panel of Jim

Smith - long distance walker / Ultra Challenge Trek Master, Matt Buck - Ultra runner /

Running coach and Julian Risley – Event Director.

CLICK HERE to view the videos >>

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Key pre event information....

Start times

For anyone registered before the 11th June, you should have received your allocated start

time sent via EMAIL on Monday 11th June.

Although we have tried to allocate a start time as close as possible to the start time slot

selected when registering, please note that due to the Sandbanks Ferry crossing at the

5km mark, and the number of people registered for the earlier start times, some start

times have had to be pushed back slightly in order to accommodate the number of

participants and to ensure a safe ferry crossing (no overcrowding) and to limit the potential

wait time at the ferry point. Due to this, we will only be able to amend your start time in

exceptional circumstances and only for those starting from Poole on Saturday 21st July.

For any runners and joggers who selected a start time up until 8:00am, please note that you

may be allocated a 6:30am start time. This is so you can be ahead of the walkers starting

early and arrive at the Sandbanks ferry ahead of them to cross over first.

If you created or joined a team when you registered, members of the team will be allocated

the same start time as the team captain. If you have NOT received your start time email by

Friday 15th June (do check your ‘junk’ inbox) OR in exceptional circumstances you

would like to request a start time amendment, OR there seems to be a problem with

some of your Team’s start times - then please complete the ONLINE FORM below by 6th

July at the latest.

Anyone that has registered on the 11th June or after, your start time will be confirmed on

your e-ticket which will be sent on the 11th July.

Note: Some start-points only have one start time and so we cannot accept

amendment requests for these.

Full, 1st Half & 1st Quarter Challenge – Start Saturday 21st July between 6:30am –

10:10am - there are no slots outside of this window.

2nd Half Challenge – Start Saturday 21st July at 9:00am only if walking & midday only if

jogging or running. Note – runners and joggers will be disqualified if attempts are made

to start at 9:00am.

Full 2 Day Challenge (2nd Half) – Start Day 2 on Sunday 22nd July at 06:00am only.

CLICK HERE for online Start Time Request Form >>

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E-Tickets & Bib Number

Your E-Ticket will be EMAILED to you on Wednesday 11th July 2018 – and it will be

required at event registration so you MUST bring it with you (ideally store it on a mobile

device to save paper waste from printing).

If you have NOT received this E-Ticket by close of play on Tuesday 17th July (check your

junk mail first) – there will be a ‘Starting List’ published on the App and the Participant’s

Area of the website, where you can check your Bib Number, Start Time and request for

your E-Ticket to be re-sent. We ask that you do not email or phone to request an e-ticket.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Remember that we have some Optional Extras that you can book to make it easier for you

on the Challenge. You MUST pre-book these via our Optional Extras form as they are not

available to purchase on the day. This form closes 1 week before the Challenge.

Camping – For 2 Day Full Challengers

You can book a camping package for Saturday night at the half way point in Weymouth:

Package includes:

2 man tent & roll mat(s) - bring your own sleeping bag

Luggage transfer - from Poole to half way camp, then to the finish

Sunday morning breakfast - before you head out for the 2nd Half

£59 for 1 person or £80 for 2 people sharing

Parking

Parking at Corfe (1st Quarter finish) – Sat - £5 per car

Parking at Bridport (Full and 2nd Half finish line) – Sat/Sun- £5 per car

Park and Ride

1st Quarter Challengers – park at Corfe on Saturday, 6.30am transfer to start in

Poole - £15 per person

2nd Half Challengers – WALKERS ONLY – park at Bridport on Saturday, 6.30am

transfer to start in Weymouth - £15 per person

NOTE – all Park and Ride transfers include parking

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Transfer – Before your Challenge

1st Half Challengers – transfer from Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth at 6am to

start in Poole - £15 per person

Please note – parking is NOT included in this transfer. Local pay & display car parks

available nearby.

Transfers – After your Challenge

Full Challengers - coach transfers from the finish to London on Sunday 22nd July.

Coaches will depart from the finish in Bridport and will drop off in Richmond and/or

Victoria - costs £45 per person and must be pre-booked via the Optional Extras

form. Coaches depart on Sunday at:

- 08:00

- 11:00

- 15:00

- 18:00

NOTE – we reserve the right to cancel these transfers if not enough people

booked on to them.

1st Half Challengers – Transfer from finish back to Poole – departing approximately

every 2-3 hours between the hours of 2:00pm on Saturday 21st July and 2:00am on

Sunday 22nd July – £20 per person

2nd Half Challengers – Transfer from finish back to Weymouth – departing

approximately every 2-3 hours between the hours of 5:00pm on Saturday 21st July

and 2:00am on Sunday 22nd July – £20 per person

Additional Meals

All meals are included except the following:

24km for all 100km and 1st Half Challengers. (included for 1st Quarter Challengers)

’82.5km’ (25km into Challenge) for 2nd Half Challengers.

Breakfast for 2 Day Full Challengers NOT camping (breakfast included for campers).

Additional meals to register your interest:

24km Rest Stop – For Full & 1st Half Challengers

o Fresh hot baguette, crisps & drink - £6.50 per person cash on the day

o Fresh cold baguette, crisps & drink - £5.50 per person cash on the day

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Additional meals to pre-purchase:

Weymouth – 57.5km – Additional meals - £10 per person

Sunday Breakfast – Weymouth – for 2 Day Full Challengers who have not booked

the camping package - £8 per person

Abbotsbury – 82.5km – Additional meals - £8.50 per person

Bridport – 100km Finish – Additional meals - £8.50 per person

Note - you can book any of these meals for supporters.

CLICK HERE to book your Optional Extras >>

Merchandise

There’s still time to purchase your 2018

Jurassic Coast Challenge tech T-shirt for

just £23! Order now and pick up on the

day. We can’t guarantee sizes and stock

availability on the day – so order yours

NOW to avoid disappointment!

CLICK HERE to view Merchandise >>

Kit & Foot Care Advice

There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! Check out our kit lists and foot

care advice to help you plan and prepare for your challenge, and top tips to look after your

feet! We'd like to advise that anyone on the Full or 2nd Half Challenge, there is a 3km

section of pebble beach (far west end of Chesil Beach) that you will need some sturdy

footwear for - walking poles are also highly recommended for this section of the route!

Travel – Getting To The Challenge

The Start - 100km, 1st Quarter & 1st Half Challengers - Whitecliff Park, Poole

The start is at Whitecliff Recreation Ground, Whitecliff Road, Poole, BH14 8DB–

look out for the big marquee and sail flags. There are various car parking places nearby

which are pay & display (but not for 24 hours +) – so ideal for being dropped off.

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Please note - Whitecliff Car Park (BH14 8DU) is TAXI STYLE DROP OFF ONLY

and NO parking is permitted.

Here is a list of local car parks:

Car Park Address Distance

to start

Recommended

Harbourside Car Park Catalina Drive,

Poole, BH15 1UX

0.8 miles 1st

Commercial Road Car Park Poole, BH14 8BE 0.6 miles 2nd

Civic Centre Car Park Commercial Road,

Poole, BH15 2RU

0.8 miles 3rd

Dolphin Multi Storey Car Park Poole BH15 1SN 1.0 miles 4th

If travelling by train:

Station is Poole train station

8 minute taxi journey away from start (rank outside station)

Trains from London depart from Waterloo 2.5 hrs

1st train on Sat arrives in Poole at 08:01am - recommend travelling Friday night

Poole Station Transfer:

We are offering a FREE shuttle from Poole train station to the start on Saturday morning.

This must be booked in advance, so complete the form below to reserve your place now

and please bring your confirmation with you on the day:

CLICK HERE to complete the shuttle survey >>>

Park and Ride

1st Quarter Challengers – park at Corfe on Saturday, 6.30am transfer to start in

Poole - £15 per person

2nd Half Challengers – WALKERS ONLY – park at Bridport on Saturday, 6.30am

transfer to start in Weymouth - £15 per person

NOTE – all Park and Ride transfers include parking

Transfer – Before your Challenge

1st Half Challengers – transfer 6am transfer to start in Poole - £10 per person

Please note – parking is NOT included in this transfer. Local pay & display car parks

available nearby.

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The Start - 2nd Half Challenge – Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth

The start is Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX.

There’s plenty of parking nearby which are pay & display. You can find locations, prices and

operating times of the local car parks by CLICKING HERE >>

If travelling by train the nearest station is Weymouth, which is a 5 minute drive or 15

minute walk away.

Park and Ride to Weymouth Start

For 2nd Half Challengers – WALKERS ONLY - Park at the finish in Bridport on Saturday

and transfer to the start in Weymouth - costs £15 per person and must be pre-booked via

the Optional Extras form. The transfer departs from Asker Farm, Bridport at 6.30am.

Registration...

Early Registration - Friday 20th July

For those staying locally - we will open ‘Early Registration’ for POOLE starters only

from 4.00pm until 8.00pm on Friday at the main start location in Poole - so you can collect

your Event Pack (you will need your E-Ticket to register). This will save time on Saturday

morning, and means you only need to be at the start 30 minutes before your start time.

Main Registration – Saturday 21st July

Opens from 5.30am at the main start location in Poole – Whitecliff Park, Poole, BH14

8DU – look out for the marquee and sail flags!

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2nd Half Challenge Registration – Saturday 21st July

Registration for the 2nd Half Challenge is in Weymouth (Lodmoor Country Park,

Weymouth, DT4 7SX) opening for walkers at 8:00am to start at 9:00am. It will

then open for joggers / runners at 11:00am to start at midday.

Please note: If any walkers decide to jog or run the route they will be ahead of our

event timings and we cannot ensure that the rest stops are ready, or the route is

completely signed. If you wish to jog or run then you MUST start at midday,

or you will be disqualified from the Challenge.

2 Day Full Challenge – 2nd Day Registration – Sunday 22nd July

Registration for the 2nd day of the 2 Day Challenge is at Weymouth (Lodmoor

Country Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX) opening at 05:00am to start at 06:00am.

Note: All signs are removed after 06:00am - no one will be permitted to start later.

At Registration

You MUST arrive on site 1 HOUR before your start time to register

(unless registered on Friday – Poole starters only) as it may be busy

You MUST present your E-TICKET at the Registration Tent entrance

Collect your EVENT PACK (Event Pass / timing chip, lanyard, bib number, safety

pins, baggage tags for runners / campers & any meal tickets purchased)

Collect your event buff and route card

You will need to complete medical details on the reverse of your event bib (if

have any serious medical conditions)

E tickets are NOT transferable – and we may ask for ID to confirm your details if

we have any doubts

You must come with at least 2 litres of water, either in a bottle or a camel back

regardless of the distance you are completing.

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Baggage Drop (large bag)

If you want to have your baggage transported from the start line to your finish line for Full,

Half, and Quarter Challenges - then this is an OPTIONAL service paid in CASH on the

morning of the Challenge in the baggage drop point at the start.

Full Challenge – Direct from Poole to Bridport – £10 per bag

Full Challenge – To Weymouth (halfway) then onto Bridport – £15 per bag

1st Half Challenge – From Poole to Weymouth - £5 per bag

2nd Half Challenge – From Weymouth to Bridport - £5 per bag

1st Quarter Challenge – From Poole to Corfe - £5 per bag

2 Day Full Challenge – for those who have NOT booked the camping package,

bag transfer to Weymouth, then to Bridport - £15 per bag

2 Day Full Challenge & Camping Package : For those who have booked

optional Saturday ‘half way camping package’ you get a FREE baggage transfer (1 bag)

to the halfway point so you have access to your overnight kit - and then it will be

transported to Bridport on Sunday morning once you have started your second half.

Walkers & Joggers: You MUST bring a day bag (small rucksack) - 30-35 litres max -

which you will be expected to carry with you all the way - and holds your essential ‘on-

event’ kit - including whatever you’ll need for ‘changing’ weather and the night sections if

you are on the Full Challenge.

Runners: Can carry a small lightweight running backpack if they wish – with essentials in it

(recommended). Runners will also get a FREE baggage transfer service to their finish line

(30/35 Litres / 10kg max size).

Full Challenge – from Poole to Bridport

2 Day Full Challenge – from Poole to Weymouth and then on to Bridport

1st Half Challenge – from Poole to Weymouth

2nd Half Challenge – from Weymouth to Bridport

1st Quarter Challenge – baggage transfer from Poole to Corfe

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All runners will have a baggage tag included in their registration packs collected on the day.

The tag colours associate with the distance that you are registered for. Please check that

you receive the correct colour tag on the day using the table below:

Participant Distance Bag Movement Baggage Colour

Runner

1st Quarter

Challenge

Start to 24Km Yellow

Runner 1st Half Challenge Start to 57.5K Blue

Runner Continuous

Start to 57.5K

then onwards to

100K

Orange

Runner/Walkers 2 Day Full Challenge

– Not camping

Start to 57.5K

then stop, then

to 100k in morn

Purple

Runner/Walker 2 Day Full Challenge -

Camping

Start to 57.5K

then stop, then

to 100k in morn

Pink

Note: Should you as a runner have a larger (than 10kg) bag that you want transported, that

won’t be included in this free transfer, and will require taking up the Optional Service as

described above. This free service is strictly for registered RUNNERS only.

Also Note: For Full Challenge runners or any who has paid for this service – you MUST

PICK your bag up at the half way point baggage zone – and then (once you’ve finished with

it – even if you don’t actually need it) DROP it in the ‘Baggage Drop Zone’ as signed.

Failure to do so will mean the arrival of your bag at the Bridport finish is likely to be

considerably later than your own arrival.

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The Route

Will be marked with pink arrows. Also you will be supplied with detailed route maps via

the Challenge APP – so you need a mobile phone - OR print the PDF version off from the

Participant Area to bring with you (we are aiming to avoid wasted printing in 2018).

Google Maps

We have created a Google map that has useful information and points along the route. On

the map you will find information on Catering, Shuttles and facilities at the Rest Stops as

well as information for supporters.

CLICK HERE to view the Google map >>

Sandbanks Ferry

For all Full, 1st Half and 1st Quarter Challengers, about 5km in to the Challenge, the route

goes across the Sandbanks Ferry. The ferry crossing is included in the price of your

registration and is approximately 4 minutes long and departs Sandbanks every 15 minutes.

We are putting measures in to make this crossing as smooth and as quickly as possible, but

please note that there may be a short wait time at Sandbanks depending on how busy it is.

The time spent on the ferry crossing will NOT be included in your final event timing.

Please note, that all supporters are asked to NOT use the ferry on the Saturday

morning, to avoid creating additional delays for our participant's on the

Challenge.

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Updated Rest Stop Information

REST STOP Leg

KM

Total

KM

FOOD / CATERING SHUTTLE

SERVICES

1: START: Whitecliff Recreation

Ground, Whitecliff Road,

Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8DB

0 Tea, coffee, biscuits, energy drink,

& water provided. Breakfast

vendor on site.

n/a

14.5

2: MID POINT: Days Park,

Swanage, BH19 1NN

14.5 Variety of free snacks, tea, coffee,

energy drink, & water provided.

n/a

9.5

3: REST STOP: Norden Farm,

Norden, BH20 5DS

24 Bring your own PACKED

LUNCH or purchase from the

baguette vendor on site. Also tea,

coffee energy drink, water & a

range of snacks included for all.

Baguette meal (+crisps & drink)

for 26km finishers included.

Finishers shuttle

to Wareham

Station.

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4: MID POINT: Lulworth 42 Variety of snacks, tea, coffee,

energy drink & water provided.

Shuttle buses to

Weymouth rest

stop.

15.5

5: REST STOP: Lodmor Country

Park, Weymouth, DT4 7SX

57.5 Selection of hot meals, tea, coffee,

energy drinks, water & a range of

snacks. Meal is for Full 100km

Challengers and 1st Half

Finishers

Shuttles buses to

Weymouth

Station

8.5

6: MID POINT: Wyke Regis 66 Variety of snacks, tea, coffee,

energy drink & water provided.

Shuttles available

to Bridport finish.

16.5

7: REST STOP: Abbotsbury

Swannery, New Barn Rd,

Abbotsbury DT3 4JG

82.5 Hot meal selection, tea, coffee,

energy drink, water & a range of

snacks provide. 2nd Half

Challengers bring packed / own

lunch – or pre-purchase this

meal as OPTIONAL EXTRA.

Shuttles available

to Bridport finish.

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8: MID POINT: Burton

Bradstock

94.5 Variety of snacks, tea, coffee,

energy drink & water provided.

Shuttles available

to Bridport finish.

5.5

9: FINISH: Asker Meadow, Sea

Road South, Bridport, DT6 4DL

100 Hot meal provided for finishers &

tea / coffee.

Shuttle buses to

Yeovil Junction

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GPX file

You can now download the GPX file of the route, to upload into GPS devices (such as

Garmins), if you are planning on using such a device to aid your navigation along the route.

Full Challenge GPX File

Download the GPX file:

Follow the above link for your route

Selecting the ‘Download GPX’ icon from the toolbar on the bottom right side of the

map save to your computer.

Whilst we have gone to great lengths to map the route with various devices & GPS systems

to determine exact distances, you may well find discrepancies on the day if you are planning

on using your own GPS device. This will be for a variety of reasons, and it has been shown

that many GPS devices overestimate distances / ascent by up to 20% due to the nature of

how data points are scattered and plotted.

For best results TURN OFF your GPS device when stationary for periods (e.g. Rest

Stops etc). Please follow signage on the day regardless – as safety diversions may

be put in place last minute.

IF YOU ARE LOST or need to SHARE YOUR LOCATION:

Phone the Control Room on 0207 609 6695 and advise of the last KM marker you saw.

The Control Room will be able to direct you back onto the route. You may be asked to

share your location via Google Maps and this is possible following the instructions below.

The number to text your location to if asked is: 07800 005 012.

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Event Timing and Tracking...

Don’t forget our live timing system, timing and tracking you on the Challenge at check

points. Friends and family will be able to monitor your progress through the challenge

check points seeing your results live and in real time as you make your way along the

course – this will be available on our website on Wednesday 18th July (3 days before the

challenge).

You will be issued with a timing chip and lanyard to be worn around your neck during the

Challenge. Scanners will be positioned at the start and all finish lines, as well as at all rest

stops. You will need to pass through any check points and get scanned in order for your

tracking profile to be updated. Friends and family can use this to monitor your progress

during the event. Your finish time, and split times at these rest stops will be immediately

available following your completion of the Challenge.

Share your location online!

You can opt in to linking your Facebook profile with our timing system – so from the

moment you step across the start line, all timing check points and then the finish line – your

timing chip will send an automatic alert to your Facebook page and update all your friends

with your progress! A great way to incentivise more sponsorship! This will be going live -

on the 18th July – don’t forget to visit our website and / or the app too.

The Finish line & departing the Challenge

1st Quarter Challenge Finish Line – Corfe

Once you’ve finished there will be a meal and a sheltered area to sit and rest. There are

shuttles available back to Wareham train station.

1st Half Challenge finish line – Weymouth

Once you’ve finished there will be a hot meal and space for a rest and shuttles to the

Weymouth train station. There will also be a coach transfer back to Poole for anyone who

has pre booked it via the Optional Extras.

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Full & 2nd Half Challenge finish line – Bridport

Runners / Fast Joggers:

Most runners on the Full 100km Challenge will finish somewhere between 6:00pm –

10:30pm on Saturday and when you arrive at the finish there will be a shuttle service taking

participants to Yeovil Junction while the trains are in service from where you can get a train

for your onward journey. There will also be a coach transfer back to London for anyone

who has pre booked it via the Optional Extras. Please bear in mind as the runners arrive

relatively spread out at the finish line, the finish line can be quiet at times.

From Bridport, there is also a public bus available back to Weymouth. This departs from

Bridport Town Centre (E-bound) which is a 15 minute walk / 5 minute taxi journey from

the finish line. This bus departs approximately every 2 hours and takes 1 hour to get to

Weymouth.

CLICK HERE to view bus departure times >>>

Joggers / Walkers:

For those arriving at the finish line when the trains are not be running, there will be a quiet

area available for participants to rest until the first train on Sunday morning.

Drop Out Procedures and Cut-offs...

Emergency Numbers...

During the event there will be a control room in operation, this will be in our head office

and will be manned for the duration of the Challenge. Please ensure that you save these

numbers on your phone prior to the Challenge.

Emergency Number (if you are injured but non-life threatening): 0203 915 6682

Control Room Number (for non emergencies i.e. you are lost): 0207 609 6695

Control Room SMS (to inform if you are retiring from the event): 07800 005 012

Life Threatening Incidents CALL 999 first, then the emergency number above

Exiting / Retiring from the Challenge

If you need to exit / retire from the Challenge, please inform Event Staff or by Text SMS to

the number provided on the Route Card – procedure details below. The ideal place to

retire is at any Rest Stop / Mid Point Stop – so unless it is an absolute emergency please do

your best to carry on to one of these stops.

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There will be shuttle buses picking up those who have retired from the event from the

24km rest stop onwards, to take you to Wareham station (from 24km), Weymouth rest

stop (from 42km) or Weymouth station (57.5km). However, these buses will be doing

round trips stopping at all rest stops on the route, so this may involve a wait during busy

times.

If dropping out at a Rest Stop / Mid Point

Go to the ‘Information Point’ and hand in your Event Pass which you should write your

exit time on. Staff will provide details of shuttle services or other ways to exit. The shuttle

service is only available from the 24km point onwards - before that point, retirees will need

to make their own travel arrangements, unless in an emergency when we will have vehicles

and medics available.

If exiting the event on the course

Text (SMS) the ‘Drop Out’ phone number (on route card) with - your NAME, BIB

NUMBER, APPROXIMATE KM and TIME - with the words ‘DROPPING OUT’.

Please include details for Team Mates exiting the event with you, if applicable.

Cut off times

The Event will have cut off departure times from each Rest Stop/Mid-Points based on

the 34 hour upper end time (Full Challengers), 16 hrs for the Half (57.5km / 42.5km) and 8

hours for the Quarter (24km) Challenge. If anyone fails to meet these cut off times, the

Organiser, reserves the right to withdraw participants from the Event. We will, however,

do everything we can to ensure that participants, who want to continue, can continue to do

so as we are fully aware of what ‘finishing’ means to many.

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Event Rules...

There aren’t too many rules – but the ones we have are important. Please make sure you

familiarise yourself with all the rules prior to the Challenge (on the Challenge website), and

set out below are some important ones:

NO LITTERING along the route.

Your event ‘Bib’ and Event Pass must be worn at all times.

You must have a route map with you – either printed or on your phone.

Participants must ensure they are adequately hydrated (MUST carry at least 2 litres

of water), fed and rested before commencing any stage of the Event and report any

concerns to an Event Medic or Event Staff.

If, in the opinion of an Event Medic, a participant is considered unfit to complete the

next stage, or further stages, that participant will be excluded as necessary.

All ‘Full distance’ and ‘Half distance’ challengers must carry a head torch and wear it

during the hours of darkness. You will NOT be allowed to leave Rest Stops and

participate without wearing a head torch.

Participants must carry a mobile phone with them & a power pack.

The Event Organiser reserves the right to operate a 34 hour ‘cut off time’ for all

Participants attempting to complete the Event – Rest Stop’s closing times will be in

accordance with this time frame.

No individual should leave a rest stop alone during the hours of darkness – you must

walk with a TREK MASTER guided group or be part of an official Team or have

formed a ‘group’ en route.

CLICK HERE to view the Event Rules >>

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LET’S HELP THE ENVIRONMENT...

It’s in the news – and we all know it’s a problem - and many of our participants have also

emailed in with concerns over single use plastic waste items on our events. For 2018,

Action Challenge is determined to reduce the environmental impact, and we hope all our

participants will be on board with these initiatives.

For this year - we are expecting over 20,000 people to be taking part in our UK challenge

events – and they consume a lot to keep going! We’re focussing on cups, bottles, cutlery

and printing initially:

80,000 single use hot drink foam cups will be replaced with eco paper cups

200,000 items of plastic cutlery will be replaced by eco wooden items alongside

paper plates

20,000 heavy duty single use plastic fizz flutes will be replaced by paper ‘fizz cones’

60,000 plastic bottles ‘saved’ - as pre bottled water will only be used in emergencies

120,000 pages of A5 printed laminated maps will be saved by utilising the Action

Challenge APP

100,000 pages of A4 printing by participants will be saved by using our APP

We’ll also have full recycling set ups at the Rest Stops on each event – and all of our

participants can help by properly sorting their own waste, and of course following ‘Rule

Number 1’ - which is absolutely no litter of any kind on the routes and trails themselves.

We also have other initiatives in hand – including the aim to replace our plastic arrows

(they are multi use – and last for quite a few events) - without compromising participant

safety in any way.

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What can you expect next from us…

1. Pre-Event Video Briefing Live!

Hosted by the Jurassic Coast Challenge team, our Pre-Event Briefing will give you a

quick rundown on what you can expect on the day, the route, hints & tips for

training and more! This will be live on the App and Participant’s Area on 21st June!

2. E-Tickets

These will be sent to you on the 11th July – keep an eye out for them in your inbox!

3. The Live Event Website & App

On the 18th July the Jurassic Coast Challenge website & App will go ‘live’ for the

event – with our timing & tracking website, social media feed, competitions & much

more so don’t forget to check it out!

4. Official Results & Certificates Released

Your final times will be released via the timing website on the 25th July – you’ll also be

able to download your Jurassic Coast Challenge certificate!

We wish you the best of luck for your challenge and look forward to meeting

you on the event!

Kind Regards,

The Jurassic Coast Challenge Team

Info@jurassiccoastchallenge.com