Course Records
Male – Paul Martelletti – 05:42.59 (2016)
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Female – Mel Varvel – 07:15.57 (2013)
Round the Rock Ultra Marathon
Our Sponsors - Quilter Cheviot
Round the Rock Ultra Marathon
Jersey is famous for many things: potatoes, Bergerac, and cows being the most obvious. However, the Round The Rock Ultra is an unforgettable gem of a race that will literally take your breath away.
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Race Details:
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We offer Solo, Relay, Marathon, and Half Marathon options. The race starts in St Helier and follows a 48-mile route around the coast of Jersey in an anti-clockwise direction. Beautiful scenery, rare wildlife, and friendly runners are par for the course. Don’t miss out on this unique experience – sign up today!
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Route Description:
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Starting from the Steam Clock in St Helier, the route follows the coastal road past St Catherine’s Breakwater, overlooking the Normandy Coastline. The route then switches from tarmac to trail with the cliff paths starting at Rozel, leading to the stunning granite cliffs of the North Coast, and eventually the golden sands of St. Ouen’s Bay. The race continues along the picturesque South Coast, with St Brelaides and St Aubins before reaching the finish line. Be prepared for a challenge: the race covers approximately 48 miles (77Km) and includes around 5000ft of ascent!
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History and Future:
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Trail Monkey is excited to take over this iconic Channel Isles race after Digby Ellis-Brecknell’s successful management for the first nine years. We celebrated the tenth anniversary race in 2020 and have incorporated the race into the biennial Trail Monkey Ultra Grandslam – the ultimate Channel Isles ultra marathon challenge! We are looking forward to the next ten years of this amazing event – we hope you’ll join us!
The Round The Rock Ultra Jersey has proven to be a favorite for many runners, who return year after year to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and testing course. It’s the perfect race for those looking to step up their distance or train for a longer event.
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Ready to take on the challenge? Register now and experience the beauty of Jersey’s coast!
Our Sponsors - Quilter Cheviot
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We are excited to announce a new sponsor – Quilter Cheviot. They have previously been involved with us by sponsoring the Beast of The East Trail half in 2020 and 2021. We are so pleased they have decided to continue the relationship with us for 2023!
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QC have one of the largest discretionary investment management teams in the Channel Islands, with expertise in dealing with multi-currency solutions and a track record for developing investment management relationships in new regions.
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The Jersey office opened in 1973 and our offshore operation has proved very successful, particularly with private clients and professional intermediaries.
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With offices in London and across the UK, as well as Jersey, Dublin and a DIFC branch in Dubai, we are able to offer easy access to our services wherever you are based.
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Each of our offices has a team of expert investment managers who contribute to and utilise our core investment process, meaning that whichever office you choose to work with, you can expect the same high levels of service and investment management.
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Their services include:
- Discretionary Portfolio Service
- Managed Portfolio Service
- Managed Portfolio Service on Third-party Platforms
- Multi Asset Funds
- Advice and Dealing
Important Info Before You Enter:
Race Requirements:
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Make no mistake, Round the Rock Jersey is a tough challenge. To enter the Ultra event, all participants must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed a trail race, long-distance walk, or road race of at least marathon distance, or be registered for a similar event preceding this race.
- Be prepared for the possibility of not completing the race within the 12-hour cutoff. Cutoffs are strict, and medals will not be awarded for finishing past this time.
The race organizer may seek confirmation of your race information to ensure entrants are aware of the challenge, but not to discourage anyone from entering.
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Course Markings:
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Please be prepared for course markings only at decision points where there is a change in the route. This may mean no markings for several miles due to a straight path or road with no turnings off. It is your responsibility to:
- Keep an eye out for signage.
- Be familiar with the course.
- Have a GPS device with the course .gpx file (available to download at top of page)on it to help you navigate.
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Aid Stations:
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We provide food at aid stations as an addition to the food you will have in your drop bags. However, the food we offer is a top-up and should not be relied upon to get you around the whole course. We will provide sufficient water and coke for you while on the course and additional water stops if it is very hot.
Check out this great video from the Random Runner in 2021
Check out this great video from filmmyrun.com from 2017 – it perfectly captures the essence of Round the Rock.
Declared the 7th most beautiful trail-race in the world by Redbull.com in 2016!
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Declared 4th best UK Trail Race in Outdoor Fitness Magazine in 2019
