Co-ordinator: Mark Jenneson
A future Rucksack classic or another entry in my list of unpopular Rucksack Club meets (and it’s a long list). The premise is simple and not original. Every hour, on the hour for 24 hours you need to run my local training loop - 4.6km, 120m ascent starting and finishing at my front door. I can run it in 25 mins and walk it in 45min so it’s going to be easy, yes? Race HQ is my son’s shed, which will have a continuously operating espresso machine and there will be a post-race party Sunday afternoon. I’ll even get the pizza oven out, assuming I am still awake. If you don’t fancy the full experience, there will be a couple of easier options. The half – one lap every two hours and the Fun Run – one lap every 3 hours, so come and join in the fun.
Logistics – race starts at 12 noon on Saturday 24 May. I can provide floor space and limited camping space in the garden. Apart from espressos and post-race pizzas you will need to be self-sufficient. The route is 99% off road (limestone double track) and is out and back so should be pretty sociable.
Early expressions of interest would be useful so that I have some idea of if I am running/ walking/ hobbling on my own or if I need to inform DCC! Non runners, walkers, hobblers are also welcome and can hang out in Race HQ (which has a dart board and table football) and provide encouragement.
Contact details as per handbook.