This Ultra is a TWO LAP course. Lap One will be longer, consisting of approximately 29.8km, with the second lap being 22.9km. The transition tent will be located at the end of Lap One. It is the participants responsibility to follow the correct signage and listen to the Race Director Breifing on the Event Morning in the start chute for detailed instruction.
Registration for the Ultra will open at 4:00pm - 5:30pm on Friday. You are welcome to drop your transition bag at this time, however please be aware that the tent will be left unmanned overnight and Spartan Race UK will not take responsibility should anything happen to it during this time. You will NOT have open access to the Event Village during this time.
If you are unable to register on Friday, Registration for the Ultra will open at 06:00am on Saturday.
The transition tent will be co-located in the bag drop tent and will positioned one lap into the Ultra course. There will be a bypass lane from the finish area to the transition tent, and at the start line to take Ultra athletes back out on course.
There will be no Pit Stop area on course for this Ultra. The only stop will be in the transition tent.
Ultra athletes are required to start with, finish with, and carry all of the following equipment at all times.
1 backpack, running vest, or other device capable of carrying all mandatory equipment
1 hydration system with the ability to carry a minimum of 30 oz (1 litre) of fluids
1 survival blanket or bivvy
1 emergency whistle
1 flashlight or headlamp with 1 set of backup batteries, or a battery pack capable of fully charging the device
1 red flashing light attached to the back of the pack/vest or headlamp strap
Failure to produce any of the mandatory kit list whilst on course will result in being removed from the course.
Ultra athletes must have left the transition tent and re-entered the course by 2:30pm.
Ultra athletes must have passed Sandbag Carry 2 (on Lap 2) by 5:30pm.
Ultra athletes must have passed Olympus (On Lap 2) by 7:15pm.
Ultra athletes must have crossed the finish line by 8:30pm to officially finish the Ultra and avoid being removed from the course.
Arrival time: We recommend arriving 1 hour prior to your start time. Check-in will open at 7:00am on Saturday and Sunday.
What to expect when you arrive: For fast and efficient Race Pack Pick-Up, simply show your Spartan ID QR code from the Spartan App and you'll receive your Headband and timing wristbands. No other form of ID is required.
Within your allocated start time there are four waves that leave every fifteen minutes (ie. 11:00, 11:15, 11:30 and 11:45). These waves will be filled on a first come, first served basis. So once you’ve dropped your bag you can head to the start pen for the next available wave. Racers wishing to start together should enter the loading zone as a group.
Start times will be strictly enforced. Each Racer can only participate in the start wave they either selected or were automatically assigned. There are no exceptions.