Space Cowboy Series - Cyclopark Winter 2023
In November/December 2023 we're going to have a brand new, one off, series of events - each day will be a different planetary theme as we journey through the Solar System, and each day will have a new unique, matching themed medal based on the planet (OK, plus the Moon & Pluto which we know aren't planets per se) of the day! Ten days, ten unique matching medals that will make an awfully impressive set, even if I say so myself! And you're going to be the pilot and the shirt (which will be ordered in after the series) will be of a planetary space cowboy design!
For people signing up after November 13 we may not have the "Medal of the Day" available as we're at medal capacity on some days. If this is the case we'll offer you a medal from one of the other days or if we're out of those too, an alternative choice of SVN medals!
The medal set will be based on "Imaginary Space Craft Number Plates", which firstly translates well in to medals and will produce a detailed and colourful set of medals of an imaginary journey through the Solar System.
his series will be the only opportunity to earn the shirt and a complete set of the medals....
The remaining medals will be revealed in due course - but be matching of course!
We're holding it over two weekends in November and December... it is also an option to either do the whole series as a virtual series, or if you can only make a number of the days, to do the remaining ones as virtual runs (just a minimum of 1 mile required to maintain the sequence) so for example it would be fine to run in person on the four weekend/bank holiday days and then run the week day events virtually, possibly avoiding the need to take any holiday days. (We'll make the wholly virtual option available when we've organised all the medals)
We're going to use 2 routes for the 10 days mainly to ensure that we'll be 98% on decent surfaces no matter the weather.
The individual days will be as follows :-
Friday November 24th - Day One Mercury - 5.25 Mile "177 Route"
Saturday November 25th - Day Two Venus- 3.28 Mile " Lightning Bolt" Route (parkrun option)
Sunday November 26th - Day Three Earth - 3.28 Mile "Lightning Bolt" Route
Monday November 27th - Day Four Moon- 3.28 Mile "Lightning Bolt" Route
Tuesday November 28th - Day Five Mars - 5.25 Mile "177 Route"
Wednesday November 29th -Day Six Jupiter - 5.25 Mile "177 Route"
Thursday November 30th - Day Seven Saturn - 5.25 Mile "177 Route"
Friday December 1st - Day Eight Uranus - 3.28 Mile "Lightning Bolt" Route
Saturday December 2nd - Day Nine Neptune - 3.28 Mile "Lightning Bolt" Route (parkrun option)
Sunday December 3rd - Day Ten Pluto - 5.25 Mile "177 Route"
There are three hotels within walking distance and a new Travelodge within crawling distance! So things should be as simple as possible, aside from the running of course, and that is up to you! Each day will be a six hour challenge event, what distance you run each day is totally up to you...
We're making these events a little lower cost than usual, again to try to make them accessible as possible. We're also trying to make them as logistically straightforward as possible for both the runners and SVN! we're not going to have goody bags for these events, but certainly the usual standard of SVN aid station, welcome, support and friendliness!
Please explore the races and consider joining us for one or all of them!
Course Information
This can be read on our Cyclopark location page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I park? How do I get there?
Please refer to our Cyclopark information page.
Do I need to pay for parking?
Yes, it's currently £4.00 per day nomatter where you park in Cyclopark. If you are running for a number of days you can pay for a block of parking in advance to save you having to do that each day,
When do I get my race number?
You'll pick this up on race day morning from the race base camp. If you're taking part in more than one day then please keep your number to use on other days.
Are there time limits?
Yes, six hours to run as many laps as you can. You can finish at any time within the time limit and your final distance will be recorded along with your finishing time. Only complete laps within the 6 hours will be recorded or you must have left the aid station for your last lap by 5:59:59 after the start. Any runner completing 26.2 miles will have completed marathon distance and will count as a marathon finish for the purposes of the 100 Marathon Club, if you complete over 27 miles then you've completed an ultra.
As long as you finish one lap of a challenge event then you'll receive an official finish time, medal and goody bag. With timed events there are no DNFs as long as you complete one loop.
Do you have secure baggage facilities
No. We 100% suggest that people leave their belongings in their cars which will be parked just a few yards off the running line. If you don't have a vehicle then we'll have an area around base camp to leave a bag.
Trail shoes? Road Shoes?
Road shoes, its 95% or so on decent surfaces.
Is the course closed to the public?
No. We are using a network of local footpaths and trails and is shared with ramblers, dogwalkers, horseriders and cyclists. Runners do not have the right of way and need to be considerate of other users of the land. Please don't litter, we'll have a bin at the base camp and there are bins at various places along the routes.
Can I use an ipod or mp3 player on the course?
Yes. Though please be aware that you are running on public footpaths with the general public so make sure that you pay attention to farm vehicles, cyclists, people, dogs, horseriders, wildlife and so on. On a couple of the routes there are road crossings to be aware of too although there is no actual running along roads involved.
Location Information
Please visit our Cyclopark information page for general parking, directions and local area information about public transport, hotels etc.
