Zodiac Challenges - Cyclopark Summer Series 2021
In August 2021 we're going to have a brand new series of events - each day will be a different star sign theme, and each day will have a new unique, matching themed medal based on the star sign of the day!
There will be a finisher shirt too... which we'll order after the event is complete.
We're holding it over two weekends and the Bank Holiday Monday and in the summer school holidays so those who are limited on holiday can take as few days as possible off work....
The individual days will be as follows :-
Saturday August 21st - Leo Challenge
Sunday August 22nd - Cancer Challenge
Monday August 23rd - Libra Challenge
Tuesday August 24th - Scorpio Challenge
Wednesday August 25th - Sagittarius Challenge
Thursday August 26th - Capricorn Challenge
Friday August 27th - Aquarius Challenge
Saturday August 28th - Virgo Challenge
Sunday August 29th - Gemini Challenge
Monday August 30th - Taurus Challenge
Tuesday August 31st - Pisces Challenge
Wednesday September 1st - Aries Challenge
There are three hotels within walking distance and a brand 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 deliberately holding the event on a 3.28 mile loop to keep options for runners as wide as possible, two loops are just over a 10k, four loops are 13.1 miles for a half marathon, eight loops are 26.2 miles for a marathon and there will be 20 mile a 27.2 mile short ultra and a 50k option too!
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 welcome, support and friendliness!
Please explore the races and consider joining us for one or all of them!
For other medals - Scroll to the bottom of the page...
For people completing the whole series... the one off shirt! (Which we'll order after the series in complete and deliver to folks 6-8 weeks afterwards)
Course Information
Cyclopark - 3.28 Mile Loop
Mostly on wide tarmac bike paths and grassy paths and is fairly flat (well that's my flat, so about 800' climb for a marathon type distance, 100' per lap) and is mostly on wide tarmac bike paths and grassy paths.
View the route here on MapMyRun
The loop is 3.28 miles long, eight laps will make up the marathon distance. The events will be six hour challenge events. You only need to complete one lap to be a finisher. Four laps will be a Half Marathon, Five laps for a Heavy Half, Eight Laps for a Full Marathon, Nine Laps for an Ultra Marathon, there will be short loops for a 27.2 mile mini-Ultra and a 50k Ultra.
Parkrun
if you're coming along on either Saturday there is an option to include the parkrun at Cyclopark as your first lap - if you go to this page - http://www.saxon-shore.com/locations/gravesend_cyclopark.html - there are the instructions and map of how to get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I park? How do I get there?
Please refer to our Cyclopark information page.
For this event we're going to have the parking slightly different...
Basically park the first row nose in to the tree line.... and then leave maybe a 10 yard gap and then form a second row, if a third row is needed then this can be formed behind the southern row, there is tons of space available for the amount of runners we'll have.
Do I need to pay for parking?
Yes, it's currently £3.60 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.
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