Night Nav GPS Marathon
Avon Valley Footpath. 22nd January.
Introduction:
This is an exciting nighttime point-to-point marathon run suited for those who enjoy an adventure.
Starting at 18:00 - 19:00 you have until 02:00 to make it to the finish point. Using the supplied GPX file, runners will navigate along the Avon Valley footpath during the night.
Finishers will be awarded a bespoke wooden medal.
Self-supported, self-navigated, and self-reliant.
Course:
The route is on public rights of way which are predominantly on tracks and footpaths following the Avon Valley Path. There are some short road sections and crossings. Due to the nature of the course following the Avon Valley and the proximity of the river Avon a few short sections of the route are boggy and wet underfoot.
Navigation:
This is a self-navigation night run. Participants are to use the supplied GPX file with their own suitable electronic means of navigation. A GPS watch or similar device with navigation is highly recommended. The Geo Tracks GPS trackers can be used in conjunction with the Geo Tracks smartphone app or Live view tracking map URL link on the smartphone's web browser. This is intended as an aid to navigation and not a primary means.
Distance:
42.7KM
Location:
Downton to Christchurch Dorset
Schedule:
18:00 - 19:00 Start window
02:00 Cut off time (7hrs total to complete)
Price:
£25 - GPS tracker hire and finishers medal
Rules:
• Runners must have an electronic navigational device capable of uploading the GPX route to and navigating from
• Runners need a support crew to drop them to the start point, pick them up at the finish and offer assistance on route
• Runners must wear an item of visible refective material whilst navigating the route
Recommended Kit list:
A high visibility reflective vest or similar, to be worn at all times whilst on the course
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)
GPS Trackers:
Issued at the start point
Issued with a waterproof pouch
Trackers update their position to the live view GPS Tracking map every 10 seconds
Click the Link for the live view tracking map
“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
