Virtual Vale Races 2021
Virtual Vale Races - 10th April 2021
Due to the pandemic the race has been postponed until 18th September 2021. However, we won't let you put that training to waste so we've decided to organise a Virtual event!
How does it work?
You can choose from one of 4 options:
The Vale Trail - 10 miles,
The 'Mini Ultra' - 18.5 Miles
The Ultra - 32 Miles
The Triple Crown - 10 miles, 18.5 miles and then 32 miles over the week of the race
The Grand Slam - 10 miles, 18.5 miles and then 32 miles over the race weekend!
All entries are administered by SiEntries and on successful completion of your run you can upload your time via SiEntries, they will then make a leader board of all those who took part. There are no prizes remember, it's just for fun (no telling porkies with your times either!). We'll also be encouraging everyone to post their Strava maps and details to the Facebook event page along with any epic tales you may have had.
The Route
It's entirely up to you! It can be as flat or hilly as you like, one lap, many laps - it's your call. All you have to do is follow the guidance on Coronavirus and travel where you live to make sure you're not breaking the rules. Currently this is that exercise must start and finish at your house. We'd recommend choosing your route in advance and mapping it out using mapping software such as Mapometer (https://gb.mapometer.com) which is free to make sure you do the right distance!
Navigation
You shouldn't get lost if it's a route you've chosen! But if you need some help, once you've plotted your route on Mapometer you can save it as a GPS and then upload it to your watch / GPS / phone with GPS mapping app
Checkpoints
There are no limits. You can circle back to your house as a checkpoint or use local shops if you need to. Just remember to follow Coronavirus guidance in your area.
Time Limit
There is none for the race - so make it easy on yourself and don't DNF your own race! The only slight restrictions apply to the Triple Crown and the Grand Slam (see the Timetable below)
Compulsory Kit
There is no compulsory kit list that must be carried. However, we'd always recommend the usual safety kit - waterproof, emergency food & money, a fully charged phone, a facemask and some water.
Timetable
There is no time limit and you are free to start your race at any point over the weekend. The only exception is the Triple Crown - all 3 distances should be done on the week of the race (5th - 11th April) and Grand Slam where all 3 distances should be done on the race weekend (10th & 11th April). The 10 mile must be done Saturday morning before 12, the 18.5 mile on Saturday afternoon, after 12 and finally the 32 mile Ultra at any point on Sunday.
Prices
There is a cost to enter the Virtual Vale as SiEntries still charge us for virtual events, but we also want to use this as an opportunity to raise some money with the intention of providing emergency defibrillators along the Vale coastline as part of an on-going mission to try and make the area safer for everyone.
10, 18.5 & Ultra - £10
Triple Crown & Grand Slam - £15
You can select the appropriate options when you sign up to the event online.
Optional Extras (including postage to you following the event)
Wooden Eco Medal £6*
T-Shirt £12
Run Walk Crawl Buff £5
Trees not Tees donation £6^
*We have decided to provide wooden medals that are sustainably sourced from companies that are carbon neutral. They are also UK based to cut down on transport from the other side of the planet and the pollution this would create.
^Run Walk Crawl is partnering with Trees Not Tees, allowing you the option of getting a tree planted in their name rather than getting a T-shirt. Trees Not Tees was started to address the environmental impact and problem of waste created by millions of unworn or barely worn T-shirts. A single T-shirt takes the same amount of water to make as a person drinks in 2.5 years, and produces 2-5kg of carbon. Trees Not Tees will send you an email certificate with a picture of their newly planted tree, along with information on the species and a unique geo-location address on what3words so you can even go and visit!
Enter
Entries for the April 2021 events are open, click the link below to join the fun!
