Corton & The Great Ridge 21k
Sat, 31 Oct
|The Dove Inn
Great run from Corton over the Great Ridge Nature Reserve
Time & Location
31 Oct 2020, 08:30 – 11:30
The Dove Inn, Corton, Warminster BA12 0SZ, UK
Guests
About the Event
Essential Information:
This run is limited to fifteen attendees. You must RSVP to attend. You should receive an email with your registration confirmation automatically. If your plans change, please email us using contact@bristoltrailrunners.co.uk to cancel your registration.
Event Information:
We will meet at The Dove Inn, Corton (small parking area outside) at 08.30. From here we will head out on a beautiful route, over the great ridge nature reserve via an old roman road. The route has mixed terrain but is mostly made up of well maintained gravel tracks. Please arrive a little early to warm up after the drive.
Distance - Approx. 21km
Elevation - Approx. 220m
Terrain - Rugged trails with rocks, roots and mud.
Difficulty - Intermediate
Leader - Joe Wenman
To take part in this event you shouldn't be a complete beginner, but as long as you can run 20km comfortably then you will be fine. We will be running at approx. 06.30/km pace with a stop for a snack.
Essential Kit:
Trail running shoes
Waterproof jacket with taped seams
Extra warm layer in waterproof bag
Minimum 300kcal of food
Minimum 1L of water (more if it is hot)
Head torch with spare batteries
Fully charged mobile phone
Survival bag or blanket
Small first aid kit
Gloves and a warm hat or buff
Hand sanitiser and face mask
Warm and dry clothes in the car + a towel
Extra food, water and a hot drink in the car