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GRIM Start Time
10:30am.
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How To Get There
By Car
· Leave the M3 at junction 4 and take the A331 Aldershot.
· After approximately 5 miles, take the A323 Aldershot turnoff. Follow signs for Aldershot town centre A323.
· Carry straight on until you get to the Naafi (Burger King) roundabout. Take the 3rd exit. Burger King restaurant is on your right.
· At next roundabout turn right, A323 Fleet.
· At large Wellington Roundabout, take the 3rd exit, Farnborough A325.
· After a short distance turn left, A323 Fleet. Potters International Hotel is on the corner.
· At next junction, turn left into Fleet Road, GRIM parking and course is half a mile on the left. By Train
· Exit Aldershot Station and walk straight on down Station Road (following signs for Information Centre) until you reach a set of lights. Turn right.
· This road leads to the Naafi roundabout. Follow 'By Car' instructions from there.
· Distance from train station is 2.5 miles. There is a taxi rank outside station. Please allow enough time for your journey. We suggest that you arrive at least an hour before the event.
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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.
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Information
There will be an information point in the start / finish area.
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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. |
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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, there are no showers.
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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 is not good at this. Technical breathable fabrics are perfect for this event and are strongly recommended. Remember, when cotton gets wet it gets heavy.
Footwear - Off-road running shoes would be ideal for the terrain.
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Course
This land is used to test Army vehicles so expect it to be interesting! You will reach a long hill shortly after the start before descending again eventually reaching a water filled ravine. You will run on over puddle-strewn paths before having to crawl under camouflage netting. You'll eventually reach some man-made mounds before arriving at and running through some rather large puddles. Expect to get very wet! You'll run on to the fast vehicle driving circuit where it is rocky underfoot. This brings you to some more large areas of water and the finish area. |
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Timing
We will be using ChampionChip timing for the first time this year. 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 |
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First Aid
Medical support will be present on the course and at the finish. 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. |
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Toilets
Start and finish area.
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Water
Water will be available once on the course and at the finish. Please bring your own water to drink prior to the start. |
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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. |
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Team prizes
Prizes will be forwarded on to the first three teams in each category: Womens only, mens only, mixed team.
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Hot Food & Drink
Will be available for purchase at the event.
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Retail
Make sure you are correctly kitted out for the grim challenge. Our sponsor sports-fitness.com will be glad to be of service. |
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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! |
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Information
For more information, please contact info@grimchallenge.co.uk |
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