How much does it cost?
Registration Fee (non-refundable):
- (individuals) £75
- (3-man team) £225
- (4-man team) £300
- (5-man team) £350
- (6-man team) £375
Fundraising Target: £375 per person
What's included?
- Online participants resource
- Walker/runner safety pack
- All food at event
- Pace walkers, marshals and safety teams
- Medics, event doctor, physiotherapists
- Manned checkpoints approximately every 12k, including toilets, and cover
- Support vehicles
- Finish line party
- Family, friends, supporters welcome
- Finishers pack – including medal!
What about food and nutrition?
Approximately every 12k there are manned checkpoints and replenishment stops with water, tea, coffee, soup, juices, and snacks. Hot meals are served by our specialist catering team at 50k and 75k. The event catering will be mixed and plentiful with calorific intake a priority.
At the finish in Brighton there will be a celebratory hot brunch/BBQ available to all participants (supporters are charged a nominal fee).
What do I carry?
You are responsible for your personal items at the event and an equipment and clothing list will soon be available to download from the Participants Area. Some items are essential/compulsory, others recommended.
You will need a daypack (c30l) to carry the recommended personal items throughout the event including wet weather gear, warm clothing, water, snacks, sun protection, personal first aid kit, and personal items. You will also be issued with a walker safety pack including maps.
There will be a baggage transfer service from the start in London to the finish line in Brighton for a single piece of baggage not exceeding 50 litres (or 10kg). Participants who retire from the challenge will be responsible for claiming their baggage at the finish line.
How tough is the challenge?
There's no denying it – this is a tough challenge by anyone's standards. It will be physically and emotionally demanding! You will have to combat fatigue and tiring limbs as you battle through the challenge! You will need to prepare and should carefully read the training advice issued. The more comfortable you are with walking long distances for sustained periods the more comfortable you will be on the challenge.
You should also practice walking at night at similar times to those projected on the schedule to get your body accustomed and used to the sensation of working when it's normally sleeping and recovering!
How old do I need to be?
You must be 17 years or over on the date of the event (12 May 2012) to enter the London to Brighton Challenge 2012.
Why do you only accept 3, 4, 5, or 6 man teams?
For safety reasons we encourage team entries. Individuals registering to the event will be allocated to a pre-determined pace group and support team. If you are a team of more than six we can accommodate you – email events@bigissue.org.uk
How do I cancel my place?
If you need to cancel your place, please contact us immediately on 0845 217 9023 or email events@bigissue.org.uk
This is particularly important if you are cancelling within 10 weeks of departure as cancellation costs will be accrued during this period. It is essential that you advise us that you will not be taking part as soon as you can, otherwise the charity risks spending money on your place and we will ask you to reimburse us for any lost costs.
How do I choose my start/pace time?
On the registration form you will be asked to nominate your (or your team's) pace preference:
- sub 20hr
- 24hr
- 30hr
You will be allocated an official start time in your pre-departure pack which will be issued in Spring 2012 and this will contain details of the joining process and start times.