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100 Mile Entry; |
You MUST have at least one finish recorded at a UK ultra on a distance of 70k or more on a comparable course, sorry no 'flat' ultras, the finish must be recorded between the dates of 1st November 2016 and October 2017 (yes the 2016 WRU 60 counts)
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Cut off times? |
30 miles = 8 hours, that's 15 miles/4 hours
60 miles = 16 hours, that's 30 miles/8 hours 100 miles 30 hours, that's 50 miles 15 hours or if you do not reach the 60 mile point within 20 hours you will be DQ'd you are not going to magically run the final 40 miles in 10 hours are you? For all distances, you WILL, be removed from the course if you will not make these cut offs, no exceptions. If you can't make the generous cut off times, DO NOT enter this event, you will be putting your self and our team at risk. |
Prizes |
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Men: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Women: 1st, 2nd, 3rd 60 Men: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Women: 1st, 2nd, 3rd 100 Men: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Women: 1st, 2nd, 3rd For all finishers a Medal + t-shirt & Spot prizes for some |
Refunds - Change of entry - Deferrals
From the moment you sign up for the event, Team OA start to incur costs; we pay your registration fee unlike many events whom pass this cost onto you, event insurance and affiliation levis, 2 Months before event day, t-shirts and medals are purchased, 1 month before all feed station stocks are pre-ordered, for these reasons we simply do not offer refunds. Except;
Refunds are not available, there will be NO refunds. Except;
Change of participant
If you wish to have another competitor take your place a £5.00 admin charge will be made. Change of competitor can NOT be done after 25/10/2017
Deferral
Race place deferral is an option but ONLY for competitors who help at this years event, deferral can ONLY be done when entries for next years event open.
Change of Distance
If you wish to change change down any distance prior to the start of the race, you may do so up to October 25th (hello@teamoa.co.uk) there is a £5.00 admin fee. If you wish to step up distance there will be additional fees plus admin £5.00 fee
Any additional fees can be paid at registration on race day (Cash only)
A finishers medal and t-shirt will only be issued for the distance you start on race day, if you do not complete that distance, you will only receive a finish time for the distance you have completed.
Change of participant
If you wish to have another competitor take your place a £5.00 admin charge will be made. Change of competitor can NOT be done after 25/10/2017
Deferral
Race place deferral is an option but ONLY for competitors who help at this years event, deferral can ONLY be done when entries for next years event open.
Change of Distance
If you wish to change change down any distance prior to the start of the race, you may do so up to October 25th (hello@teamoa.co.uk) there is a £5.00 admin fee. If you wish to step up distance there will be additional fees plus admin £5.00 fee
Any additional fees can be paid at registration on race day (Cash only)
A finishers medal and t-shirt will only be issued for the distance you start on race day, if you do not complete that distance, you will only receive a finish time for the distance you have completed.
Cup-Less - As a step towards zero waste at any of our events, we intent to go cup-less for the 2016 White Rose Ultra, this simply means that if you are not carrying a water bottle etc, you will need to bring some form of cup, that way, we don't have to dispose off over 600 plastic cups! Before anyone suggests we are been tight, we only pay about £1.99 /100 its simply a huge amount off waste!
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What support is available along the route? |
Full support is available within the start and finish area, this includes first aid, physio, toilets, water etc. ON the route the feed stations locations can be found on the route page section of this website.
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What is the terrain? |
Multi-terrain course, with hills, one or two big hills! Sections of natural tracks and trails, with some fantastic views! the last two or three miles is a lovely long down hill or was it up hill...
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What kit do I need to bring on the day?
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There are several things that you will need on the day to help you to perform your best. The following list is just a suggestion of what we have found useful - talk to other athletes, Marathoners, Join a local club who will be able to give you some great advice and develop a list to best suit you. * Warm/suitable clothes for prior to and after the event. * Safety pins - e.g. for race numbers * Race numbers - pinned/attached to your race t-shirt/top or race belt, and any medical conditions clearly written on the back of your number. You will need to show your race numbers for the duration of the ultra and at prize giving.
Map of how to get to the event venue. Do not ring us on event day because you can not find the event centre, or where to park, its a really busy time for us. Mandatory kit - Mandatory Kit list regardless of the weather for all competitors, this is the minimum we will expect you to have.
The mandatory kit is for all of you, no exceptions, 30, 60 or 100 mile. We will be doing random spot checks throughout the whole day, anyone who does not have this mandatory kit with them, will be DQ'd These checks could take place at HQ at one of the aid stations or just at a CP we set up on the day. Note; No, the light on your phone is not a torch! Yes a Buff or similar does count as a hat If you run in a long sleeved top, yes this counts as a long sleeve top No, you do not have to run in the waterproof trousers, but yes you have to carry them Phone, the best phone you could use is a disposable pay ads you go Vodafone, cost around £10.00 the battery will last for 3 or 4 days and unlike a smart phone, you will get a signal (this also frees up your smartphone for selfies, Facebook, twitter and all the other ultra essentials) Glow sticks can be purchased on the day £2.50
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How can I check race results?
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Race results will be published within two days after the race ends, on our website under the 'Event Results'. On the day results will be available from the Race Results centre - Somewhere near the Finish Line. We may even email result to you but we cant promise this! it is your responsibility to visit the website if you want them in a hurry!
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Can under 18-year olds enter your events?
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We are sorry but due to Child Protection and Insurance restrictions, we do not currently allow any under 18's to enter this event.
But keep in touch or drop us an email as this might be changing. |
Do I need to bring any forms with me?
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Yes photo ID will be required; Driving licence, student id passport etc, at registration you will need to provide your name and address details & an emergency contact.
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Are there any water / feed station?
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There are checkpoints and feed stations every few miles on the White Rose Ultra course. some of the checkpoint's feed / drink stations, are manned by volunteers (many from local running clubs and the local community) see route section of this website for rough guidance on all CPO locations.
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Where do I park? |
The venue has limited parking for event staff only. Please park in Marsden next to the train station and take the short walk up the canal to the event HQ; Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre
Waters Road Marsden Huddersfield HD7 6NQ Just remember some of the local residents could be manning some of the checkpoints. |
When and where is the prize giving?
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The prize giving will be in the event centre as you pass through the finish line. |
Trackers (GPS) |
We hire in our GPS trackers in, they are extremely hard wearing and waterproof with a great battery life.
We will attach these to your rucksack/running pack at registration for you. And release the tracking site address week before the WRU Upon completion of WRU, the runner agrees to return the GPS tracker to us the Race Organisers as soon as possible. If a GPS Tracker be damaged, lost or stolen then the entrant agrees to cover the cost of the tracker which is £150 + VAT / GPS tracker. |
