Information
GRIM Start Time
10:30am (to be confirmed)
How To Get There
Sat Nav
If using a sat nav, the address is Elden Road and Pennings Road, North Tidworth, SP9 7JW
From M3
Leave the M3 at junction 8, then merge onto the A303, The South West, Andover
After approximately 21 miles, Branch left, and merge onto unnamed road toward Tidworth, Cholderton
At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A338
After approximately 5 miles, at mini-roundabout continue forward onto the A338
Continue on the A338 through Tidworth and take the first left on to Salisbury Plain (Sign Posted GRIM)
From Bath
Take the A36 towards Salisbury
At Wylye, Turn left on to the A303 towards Andover
Branch left, and merge onto unnamed road toward Tidworth, Cholderton
At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A338
After approximately 5 miles, at mini-roundabout continue forward onto the A338
Continue on the A338 through Tidworth and take the first left on to Salisbury Plain (Sign Posted GRIM)
From Swindon
Take the A419 towards Marlborough
At Badbury roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A346 Signposted Marlborough
After 7 miles, take the 1st exit at roundabout onto the A4
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A4 Signposted Salisbury, Andover, Hungerford
At mini-roundabout turn right onto the A346 then immediately
At next mini-roundabout continue forward Signposted Salisbury
At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A346
At Ram Alley crossroads continue forward onto the A346 Signposted Burbage
At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A338 Signposted Salisbury
At mini-roundabout bear right onto the A338 Signposted Collingbourne Ducis
At mini-roundabout turn right onto the A338 Signposted Salisbury
Just before reaching Tidworth, Turn Right on to Salisbury Plain (Sign Posted GRIM)
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Parking
There are plenty of parking spaces available at the site. Please note that while we can park you right at the venue, there is only one entrance and exit so there might be a short queue while you exit the site.
Information
An information point will be located near to the start / finish area.
Baggage
Although we cannot guarantee the security of your bags, there will be a manned baggage area for you to leave your bags in. If you have travelled by car, it will be safer to leave your bags and valuables in your car boot.
Changing
Men and Women's changing marquees will be available. You should arrive in your running clothes but please bring another complete set of warm clothing with you. Do not go home in any wet clothing. Please note that there are no showers.
What to Wear?
Clothing
You will get dirty and wet. We recommend that you wear a synthetic T-shirt or long sleeve shirt on your upper body and possibly some running tights on your legs. The materials should ideally wick away sweat and dry quickly when wet. Cotton garments are not suited for the conditions. Morden technical breathable fabrics are perfect for this event and you are strongly recommended to wear this type of garment. Remember, that when cotton gets wet it gets heavy and you can get cold in the process.
Footwear
Off-road running shoes would be ideal for the terrain.
Course
The land is used to test Tanks and Army vehicles so expect it to be interesting! The first part of the course takes you along wooded and gravel foot paths over undulating terrain. You will reach the top of Sidbury Hill after approx. 3 miles before heading down on to the Tank driver testing area.
The course then takes you over the tank testing tracking and through a number of water filled dips and through a number of large puddles.
You will be required to crawl under camouflage netting which could also be filled with water. You will eventually reach some Tank driving inclines followed by a gentle incline to the top of the peak before heading for home and the finish line.
Expect to get very wet and have fun!
Timing
We will be using ChampionChip timing for this event. This will give you your time from the second you cross the line to the second you finish. The system is extremely accurate and it means that results can be posted on our website within a couple of hours of the race. Your race chip will be sent with the race pack no earlier than October 1st as runners tend to loose the chip. The chips themselves are relatively expensive so we must get the chips back. If you cannot make the race, please return your chips in the envelope that will be provided or we will charge you £10. At the run, we'll collect the chips back after the finish line
First Aid
Medical support will be present at various points on the course and at the start/finish area. You should be relatively fit and have no known medical conditions. Please note - do not run with a cold or flu. This can be extremely dangerous.
Toilets
Start and finish area.
Water
Water will be available once on the course and at the finish. Please bring your own water to drink prior to the start.
Prizes
Individual
the first 5 men & first 5 women across the line will be awarded prizes on the day at the venue.
Team Prizes
Prizes will be forwarded on to the first three teams in each category: women's only, men's only, mixed team. Results are calculated by position and the lowest combined team score wins, i.e. the winner scores one point, second place two points etc.
Hot Food & Drink
You will be available to purchase refreshments in the start / finish area.
Retail
Make sure you are correctly kitted out for the grim challenge. Our sponsor Foot Traffic will be glad to be of service.
DON'T FORGET
Your Number
A full change of clothing
Money for tea / coffee / food / kit
To eat a healthy meal and to avoid alcohol the night before the event
To eat something light and drink plenty of water prior to the event
Your sense of humour!
Information
For more information, please contact info@grimchallenge.co.uk
