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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
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!
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We are excited to announce a new sponsor – Mason Breese
MasonBreese are experts in change and transformation. They support and advise clients with strategic change programmes and digital, cultural and system integrations as well as business transformations. We invest heavily in our people to help us deliver creative change solutions. This makes us the consultant of choice for our clients.
We approach all aspects of change management with our dedicated team of advisors who possess both a broad spectrum of experience and extensive expertise in their chosen fields. We work collaboratively with your business as an independent extension to your internal team, carefully considering the implications of change and transformation on your people and business objectives.
Our people are important to us. We take an open approach and encourage our team to think differently to deliver long-term, sustainable results to boost the true potential of your business.
We are pleased to announce a new sponsorship with Mason Breese.
Mason Breese specializes in change and transformation, offering strategic advice on change programs, digital and cultural integrations, and business transformations. The firm heavily invests in its people, ensuring the delivery of innovative change solutions and establishing itself as the consultant of choice for many clients.
Their approach to change management involves a dedicated team of advisors with extensive experience and expertise. Mason Breese works as an independent extension of client teams, with a focus on the implications of change for people and business objectives.
The company places high importance on its team, fostering an environment that encourages innovative thinking to achieve sustainable, long-term results. As a value-driven organization, Mason Breese prioritizes recruitment based on alignment with company values, believing that while skills can be developed, core values are fundamental.
Resilience is central to their identity, having been an integral part of Jersey’s business community for many years. Mason Breese understands the Jersey market deeply, reflecting a commitment to the island, its residents, and its clients.
Community engagement is also a key focus. Mason Breese has been a significant sponsor of University College Jersey and Highlands College, supporting the institutions and their students. Their roots in the Jersey community are deep, maintaining strong connections with the government, civil service, and other local businesses. The firm’s commitment to social value is further evidenced by its status as an accredited Living Wage employer.
Client relationships are paramount at Mason Breese. The firm assembles diverse teams of advisors who bring a broad spectrum of expertise, tailored to support clients in achieving their transformation objectives. Their unique, flat structure and merit-based system promote autonomy and independent thinking.
Mason Breese’s mission is to deliver sustainable value to all stakeholders, aiming to be the employer of choice, the consultant of choice, a resilient and profitable business, and a community role model. Their values are central to this mission.
Founded on 25 May 2011 by Swithun Mason and Vernon Breese, the company initially provided consultancy services to a small number of banks in Jersey. It quickly expanded, attracting skilled consultants and diversifying its services beyond the financial sector to meet the broader market needs in Jersey. Today, Mason Breese serves a diverse client base, including public sectors, banks, retail, utilities, charities, and more.
Since its inception, Mason Breese has focused on training and developing a team driven by core values. This focus has remained steadfast as the company has grown. In 2020, a new board of directors joined, implementing a renewed investment in people, premises, infrastructure, community involvement, and local talent. Sustainability has been a key focus in the company’s growth strategy.
Mason Breese has applied for B Corp accreditation, pursuing what is considered the highest level of externally audited Environmental, Social, and Governance accreditation available to for-profit entities. The process has been enlightening and underscores their commitment to growing in alignment with their core values.
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
