Mineral Tram Way Ultra

February 21st 2021

Introduction:

The coast to coast trail passes through a range of scenery from coastal to woodland and heath and traverses the land through Cornwall's mining heartland, coast to coast and then back again.

Micro Event:

The event uses the Geo Tracks GPS tracker to show the positions of participants on a live view tracking map. Participants start at different times but can re play there GPS trace against others starting from a zeroed time, in effect, virtually racing each other.

This is self navigation, self supported ultra run. Participants are to use the issued GPS tracker and the Geo Tracks app alongside their own electronic navigation device to complete the route. A GPS watch with the GPX route loaded into it is highly recommend. Participants will need a support crew to drop them off at the start, assist on route and collect them at the finish. Please make sure you read the ‘About micro events’ page before signing up.

Dates:

Saturday February 21st 2021

Start time:

From 0600 - 0730. You can choose your start time when you hire your tracker.

Event location:

Porteath to Devoran and back - View Location

Price: £20

Distance: 37KM

Confirmation of booking:

Entry lists are shown on the live view GPS tracking maps. See below course maps section.

On the top of the map for your distance click on ‘Open Event Data’ > ‘Starting Times’. These lists will be updated once a week.

Rules:

• Participants must have a electronic navigational device capable of uploading the GPX route to and navigating from

• Participants need a support crew and are to be self-supported

Whats Included:

  • GPS Tracker hire

  • Time and position recorded on the leaderboard

  • Route planned

  • Aid station

  • Finishers medal

Recommended Kit list:

  • Means of navigation, preferably a GPS watch

  • Whistle

  • Compass (make sure your compass is attached to you or your kit)

  • Waterproof top

  • Long trousers or tights

  • Gloves (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)

  • Hat (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)

  • Food and water

  • Small torch with spare batteries

  • A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)

  • A fully charged working mobile phone (waterproofed)

 
 

“Can I just say what a brilliant event it was last weekend. It was my first half and I was nervous but your team really put me at ease. I will recommend this event to everyone.

Thanks again.”

— Katlyn McLeod

 

Route Map