Mountain Marathons
Rab Mountain Marathon
One of the major events Dark & White organise is the annual two day Rab Mountain Marathon. Run under FRA (Fell Running Association) rules and guidelines this is a classic mountain marathon/navigational challenge in the mountains for solos or pairs; all courses are set up on a score basis with a time limit therefore event strategy and navigational skill is the key to success. Competitors have to be self sufficient for the two days; there is a remote campsite on the Saturday night. Rab (www.rab.uk.com) provide a superb range of prizes for the first three finishers in each class.
Mini-Mountain Marathons
Each Autumn/Winter we organize in the Peak District a series of shorter mountain marathons (mini-MM's) these are 3 hour events aimed at testing both competitors legs and brains. At events each entrant is supplied at the start with a bagged colour OS map extract over-printed with all the required event information.
The aim of the event is to navigate your way between a series of checkpoints and collect as many points as you can in a specified time period. Armed with your map and your brain, it is up to you to decide which route you take. Each checkpoint has a score, and generally the ones which are further away and more difficult to get to are worth more points.
If you take longer than the allotted time you are penalised some of your hard earned points. Those taking part can either enter as a solo or as a pair in various classes; a wide range of abilities always take part. Event timing is electronic by SPORTident, see www.sportident.co.uk for details.
Forthcoming Mountain Marathon events
Date: 14/09/2008
Duration: 3 hours of running/navigation; run under FRA rules
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location:
Northern Peak District area - exact start venue tbc 1 month before event - events ideal for fell runners, runners & orienteers of all abilities
Prices: Single from £8.5 per person, Team from £7.5
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 27/09/2008
Duration: Elite 7hr/6hrs, others 6hrs/5hrs
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location:
Lake District - the competition area centres around some superb high level Lakeland fell running terrain which we guarantee will test your physical & navigational abilities to the full!!
Prices: Single from £35 per person, Team from £35
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 02/11/2008
Duration: 3 hours of running/navigation; run under FRA rules
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location:
Northern Peak District area - exact start venue tbc 1 month before event - events ideal for fell runners, runners & orienteers of all abilities
Prices: Single from £8.5 per person, Team from £7.5
For more details or to enter this race click here
Date: 07/12/2008
Duration: 3 hours of running/navigation; run under FRA rules
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location:
Northern Peak District area - exact venue tbc 1 month before the event - events ideal for fell runners, runners & orienteers of all abilities
Prices: Single from £8.5 per person, Team from £7.5
For more details or to enter this race click here
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