This document provides information about a 100 kilometer walking challenge organized to raise funds for charity. It outlines the different participation levels from a standard 100km walk to completing it within 24 hours with no sleep. It details the route, which is marked and supported. It provides information on checkpoints, supplies, rules, schedules and recommended equipment to prepare walkers for the physical and mental challenge of completing the 100km distance.

2.  A real challenge
 A test of both physical and mental stamina
 A wide variety of terrain and surrounds
 A bonding experience with your fellow
fundraisers
 An experience that you will never forget
 … and all for a great cause

3.  Walk 100 Kilometres
 41% of starters dropped out during the
challenge…
 Walk 100 Kilometres in 24hrs
 20-30hrs, last year 40 challengers finished within
24 hours!
 Walk 100 Kilometres in 24hrs with no sleep

4.  Maps and directions
 Issued at the start of each 25k leg
 The directions will have a map on with the route marked
and blow by blow written directions of where to go
together with phone numbers for the support crew.
 Everyone can already access the route in detail on the
BVUK website
 There will also be downloadable files available by mid May
for those wanting to use their own handheld GPS systems
 Route markers
 Arrows
 Glowsticks
 Tape

5.  7 Rest stops in total
 5 Check Points
 2 meal stops
 1 meal at finish
 All Checkpoints
 Swipe you SI-Card
 Refuel
▪ on fluids and high energy snacks
 Stretch out
▪ You prevent muscles seizing up
 Kit shuffle
▪ anything that that you will need for the next leg
 Get walking

6.  Supplied by SPORTident
 electronic timing card (SI-Card) worn on lanyard around the neck
 The SI-Card is laid on a timing station located at the start, each checkpoint along the route
and at the finish
 Stations beep and flash to provide very clear confirmation that the time has been recorded
 Checkpoint Stations keep a record of all competitors visiting the checkpoint and times of
visits.
 At the finish, each competitor is given a small thermal printout showing their times at each
checkpoint.
 Scrolling screen at finish will show the results for every participant.
 Soon after the event you can view your times on the event website. You can also
display and print your event completion certificate on your own printer.
 SI-Cards MUST be handed in to the organising team ON THE DAY at either a
checkpoint or preferably at the Finish even if you retire during the event.
 Failure to do so will incur a charge of £25

7.  You must inform the logistics team on the
event day of any changes to groups
 There will be pace walkers to group individual
walkers and pairs
 Stay in pace groups if less than 3

8.  Participants must face oncoming traffic when walking on roads unless it is safer on the opposite side of the road
 Head torches must be worn and turned on at night, on all roads or in places where being seen is important for
safety reasons
 Do not point your head torch or torch light at oncoming vehicles or traffic
 Do not drop litter of any sort
 In open field sections at night follow glow sticks, lights and other luminous signage
 Do not move or change the direction event signage or glow sticks – those who do will be disqualified from the
event
 Participants must walk in single file on all roads
 Participants must be respectful of any farmers land that they cross, adhering to footpaths and using the side of
fields to avoid crop damage
 Participants must close and secure all gates behind them, especially important for fields with livestock in them
 Participants must not worry livestock in fields
 Participants must be quiet in residential areas and around houses at night
 Participants must stick to the route and paths as laid out in the maps unless otherwise advised by the organisers,
police, land owners or local authorities
 Pay attention on golf courses during daylight hours and do not walk on greens or in bunkers
 Caution on bridal ways and cycle routes - look out for horses and bikes
 Use pedestrian crossings whenever possible
 Use pavements and paths whenever possible
 For full information on these codes see:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_070108 and
 http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/enjoying/countrysidecode/default.aspx

9.  You must notify a member of events staff
 You must return your SI-card
 A vehicle will be dispatched
 Will be advised of a meeting point
 A waiting time may be required
 Will be taken to the nearest train station
 You are advised to retire at a checkpoint for
more comfort and faster exit
 Advised to have their own vehicle support
 The event officially closes at 17:00 on Sunday
 Anyone left on the course will be picked up by a
sweeper vehicle

10.  Issued with race number
 Sign in and register walking groups
 Have an Idea for your completion time (be
realistic)
 Must complete detail on the back of event
number
 electronic timing card (SI-Card)
 Race number, safety pins, arm band, first set of
directions, contact numbers, high 5 items and
water.

11. 09:00 Accreditation in bar area
09:30 Participant Briefing
10:00 Slower Walkers Start
10:30 Participant Briefing
11:00 Medium Walkers Start
11:30 Participant Briefing
12:00 Fastest Walkers Start

36.  A triumphant stride through the finish gantry
 Final swipe of SI card
 Go into the timing tent to return your SI card
 Tuck in to a well earned meal
 Stretch out and enjoy doing absolutely
nothing for a while
 Get picked up
 Shuttle buses to Brighton station

37.  Make sure you have nothing too strenuous
planned for the next couple of days
 Active recovery – Keep stretching and
moving about
 Follow the link on the Website and print out
your certificate

38.  suitable for use with hydration systems like
Camelbak
 bright colours and reflective parts for safety
 showerproof
 20 to 40 litres capacity
 breathable back

39.  Boots, Trail Running or Approach Shoes
 boots are best
 more ankle support provided for hilly terrain that will be encountered
with both the North and South Downs.
 Approach shoes if you are happy with no ankle support also offer a
very
 more comfortable on the paved sections and in higher temperatures
 Fell running trainers will provide the ultimate lightweight solution
but
 not much protection from the weather.
 Suit the Weather, Comfortable, Broken in and familiar

40.  a wind stopper design could be useful as they
can be very warm, but it is not essential
 some designs are shower or waterproof which
may eliminate the need to carry a waterproof
jacket
 packs down to a small size
 bright colour for safety

41.  lightweight
 quick drying material
 some designs are shower or waterproof
 packs down to a small size
 zip off the legs to make shorts

42.  You will be provided with a 100K branded,
wicking T-shirt as part of your pack.
 lightweight
 quick drying material
 smooth seams to prevent chafing
 long sleeve also useful
 bright colour for safety especially at night

43.  lightweight Coolmax socks
 light to midweight trekking socks
 quick drying material
 Bring Spare socks

44.  Head Torch
 lightweight
 long battery life
 bright with high lumen output
 comfortable head band and fitting system

45.  Compeed or a similar blister repair product
such as zinc oxide tape
 Ibuprofen & Paracetamol
 antiseptic wipes
 sticking plasters
 sunscreen factor 20+
 Vaseline for chafing
 insect repellent

46.  hands free system
 Reduces energy and helps focus on task
 bottles
 make sure they are watertight and light
 minimum of 2 litres between stops it should
be enough

47.  Carrying some snacks
 that pack a punch for any moments when you need an
extra boost
 There are many products on the market from
bars to gels that are designed to help endurance
sports
 Ensure you have tried and tested these on training
walks
 Take a variety from cereal bars to fresh fruit
 As the will release energy at different speeds
 Morale boosters to reward yourself

48.  Reflective materials
 If you could include as much reflective material as
possible in your kit and on your person
 Spare batteries
 For your head torch, camera, camcorder, MP3 etc
 Form of identification
 Driving license or similar and details of any medical
problems and medication
 Cash and debit/credit card
 Spare laces
 Always useful as your boots will be rendered useless if
one breaks.

49.  Packed Lunch
 The first section of the walk is self catered so bring a nice light lunch and
plenty of snacks
 Catering Stops
 Felbridge
▪ Soup, Vegetable Lasagne, Shepherd's pie, Baked potatoes with a range of fillings, Salad
and fresh fruit
 Scaynes Hill
▪ Porridge, Granola, Tea and Coffee, Toast with a range of spreads, Bacon Rolls, Fruit
Smoothies
 Ovingdean
▪ Soup, New Potato & Citrus Chicken salad, Smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, Spanish
Omelette, Rich chocolate cake

50.  Hydration
 2 litres between checkpoints
 Train with this amount to get used to the weight
 If you retire you may have to wait for pick up so
ensure you have enough
 Snacks
 See kit list