Do I really need Trail Shoes? Yes, you do – the north coast is very technical and rocky in places and if it rains as it may do the rocks then become very slippery. Trail Shoes are the only suitable footwear for a race of this type – please purchase them and break them in in plenty of time for the race. The only exception to this is for the relay on leg one – leg one is on the road so runners running this leg only can wear road shoes. .

Am I allowed a crew or pacers? This is a solo challenge, we provide a drop-bag facility as well as food and rink at regular intervals. We can’t monitor every participant on the course, however if a runner is perceived to have received outside help then action may be taken in line with the event rules at the bottom of the page. 

Is there a drop bag facility? There are no drop bag facilities for 1/2 marathon runners, however we will transport any bags from the start to the finish for you.

Are all items on the mandatory kit list really needed? We prescribe these items as you are out on the course for a long time and the weather can change. If you fall over or get into difficulty whilst on the course, then warm clothing might be required. Even for runners taking part in the relay, marathon or half marathon events all runners will require mandatory kit items as the shortest leg of the relay is 10 miles, which if it’s a hot day or you get into bother is still a long way to run and our duty of care is to ensure that all runners are adequately equipped. Anyone who clearly appears to not be carrying the mandatory kit will be unable to start the race until they are able to show that they have the necessary kit – no exceptions.

Is the course marked?  Yes -The course is marked to ensure that at decision points along the course you will be told where to go, the general principle of these types of races is one of adventure so each explicit twist and turn will not be marked, however as long as you keep the sea on your right all the way round, follow footpaths unless indicated to do otherwise and pay attention to the signage on the course you will be fine. If you are in any doubt as to your ability to navigate the course, please do download the gps file (available on entry page) and utilise it to ensure your success on race day. If you are not prepared for the possibility of there not being signs at every twist and turn or dont use the gpx file if you are unfamiliar with the course then this may not be the race for you. 

How far apart are the aid stations? Water stations are approx 10 miles apart on this course: you are expected to carry water receptacles to carry enough water to sustain yourself between these stations and if it is a hot day whilst we will ensure we have sufficient water at the checkpoints to ensure your safety – it is your responsibility to carry enough water to hydrate yourself. We will also be going cupless, therefore if you wish to drink coke or squash at water checkpoints you will be required to carry your own re usable cup.

What foods and drinks are at Checkpoints?

CP1 for the ultra is primarily water, at CP2, CP3 (First Marathon CP) and CP4 (1/2 Marathon CP) there will be supplies such as coke, sweets, fruit and some savoury food, however runners are expected to bring enough calories to support themselves, with the food at CP’s being supplementary to this. 

Are there any pre-requisites for this race? It is a requirement of entry that all entrants for the 1/2 marathon event have completed a trail race, long distance walk or road race of at least 10k distance. The race organiser may seek confirmation of your race information.

How far is the race?  The race is a 13.1 mile race, however the distance will definitely not be bang on this, so please mentally prepare yourself for this. If you run the beach rather than the road at St Ouen’s and St Brelaide’s  (tides allowing) you can make quite significant distance savings but it can get quite bumpy!!

How stringent are the cutoffs? There is no cutoff for the 1/2 marathon as such. However we require all runners to be finished by the time the ultra cutoff has passed (7pm)

Why all these rules and requirements?  Every rule that is specified in our race info is there to either ensure the safety, the comfort of participants or to preserve the intended spirit of the race – each of the rules have usually been borne out of a situation that occurred previously and has been implemented to mitigate this. Essentially we are all adults and know right, wrong and the common sense way to do things -if we stick to these we won’t go far wrong! 

What weather can I expect? Because the race is in August, it will generally be expected that it will be warm – please train in anticipation of this and take all necessary precautions to ensure your comfort and safety on the day.

What if I have any medical conditions?  If you suffer from any medical conditions please ensure that you place a Red Cross on your race number before race day, and write your medical conditions on the back of the race number with a I.C.E. contact also.

What do I do in the event of an emergency?  If in case of an accident or a runner wishing to retire and no mobile signal being available: Either walk to the nearest checkpoint if it is safe to do so or ask a passing runner / walker / marshal to pass on details of incident and personal details to the nearest checkpoint. If you do retire from the race between checkpoints please contact race director as soon as possible to explain the situation, we do not want to be alerting emergency services when a runner is actually sitting in a pub. If you come across a runner who is injured or in distress, you must stop and see if you can assist, contact race director or inform marshals. There will be non competing runners on the course who will act as sweepers; they will be there to help.

What about hazards on the course? The route follows cliff paths and is hazardous in certain places. As organisers we will highlight potential hazards but you must be aware that there may be other hidden dangers. Do not attempt to overtake on narrow / dangerous sections, please wait until it is safe to do so and please allow faster runners to overtake when safe. If you do not feel that you can continue, please inform a marshal at the next check point /contact race director / inform other runners. Remember it may be hot or windy or wet… so please take care! 

Are there shuttle buses for the half marathon? There is no shuttle bus for half marathon, we are a very small race and don’t have resources to facilitate this –see bus and taxi company details. 

More FAQ’s here