Ultra Running Message
“Calling all runners – whatever distance ticks your box, Relentless has it!
You can choose from just one mile races, through to mind boggling distances you would normally buy a plane ticket for.
So fasten your seat-belts, make sure you know where the emergency exits are, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime”.
Relentless
1,600 Miles
30 days
Coming to a County near YOU!
What is Relentless?
Relentless is what you want it to be………
- It’s an epic multi-stage race of 1,600 miles!
- It’s five races of 300 miles each!
- It’s Thirty back-to-back ultra marathons!
- The Children in Need Challenges – 1, 3 & 6 mile races!
- Running through all 47 English Counties
Relentless Elite
Open to competitors completing the entire 1,600 mile course, either as an individual or as part of a team over a thirty day period. Sign your team up internationally and race for your country. Can anybody beat Team GB on their home ground or is this challenge just too big!
Date – 18th October 2012 through to 16th November 2012
On day two the male and female leading individuals will have the honour of wearing a bespoke yellow Pudsey race shirt. Should the lead change on any of the following race days the shirt is handed over to the new leader.
Likewise for the leading Team who will have the benefit of green Pudsey race shirts.
Elite competitors will receive the official signature ‘Elite Relentless’ waterproof jacket, which is exceptional quality and not available anywhere else.
The Mega-Ultra Category
Open to competitors entering one of the five 300 mile events, along the Relentless route:
Primum Calumnia (18th October – 23rd October 2012)
Consisting of the following stages:
- Hadrian’s Wall Ultra
- Pennine Way 1 Ultra
- Pennine Way 2 Ultra
- Ribble Way Ultra
- Rotary Way Ultra
- Trans Pennine Ultra
Secundo Calumnia (24th October – 29th October 2012)
Consisting of the following stages:
- Dearne Valley Ultra
- Trent Valley Way Ultra
- Robin Hood Way Ultra
- Stone Circles Ultra
- Shropshire Way Ultra
- Herefordshire Trail Ultra
Tertius Calumnia (30th October – 4th November 2012)
Consisting of the following Stages:
- Monarch’s Way Ultra
- Leicestershire Round Ultra
- Hereward Way Ultra
- Ickneild Way Ultra
- Harcamlow Way Ultra
- Greensand Ridge Ultra
Quartus Calumnia (5th November – 10th November 2012)
Consisting of the following Stages:
- Oxfordshire Way Ultra
- White Horse Trail Ultra
- Macmillan Way Ultra
- West Deane Way Ultra
- West Devon Way Ultra
- Tamar Valley Discovery Trail Ultra
Quintus Calumnia (11th November – 16th November 2012)
Consisting of the Following Stages:
- Two Moors Way Ultra
- East Devon Way Ultra
- Wessex Ridgeway Ultra
- Clarendon Way Ultra
- Sussex Border Path Ultra
- Vanguard Way Ultra
The Ultra Category:
Each day of Relentless has a unique ultra distance race, each about 50 miles. Ultra category entrants can enter any one or more of these races, just pick & mix! Every race provides a finishers medal and a t-shirt.
- 18th October 2012 – Hadrian’s Wall Ultra
- 19th October 2012 – Pennine Way 1 Ultra
- 20th October 2012 – Pennine Way 2 Ultra
- 21st October 2012 – Ribble Way Ultra
- 22nd October 2012 – Rotary Way Ultra
- 23rd October 2012 – Trans Pennine Ultra
- 24th October 2012 – Dearne Valley Ultra
- 25th October 2012 – Trent Valley Way Ultra
- 26th October 2012 – Robin Hood Way Ultra
- 27th October 2012 – Stone Circles Ultra
- 28th October 2012 – Shropshire Way Ultra
- 29th October 2012 – Herefordshire Trail Ultra
- 30th October 2012 – Monarch’s Way Ultra
- 31st October 2012 – Leicestershire Round Ultra
- 1st November 2012 – Hereward Way Ultra
- 2nd November 2012 – Ickneild Way Ultra
- 3rd November 2012 – Harcamlow Way Ultra
- 4th November 2012 – Greensand Ridge Ultra
- 5th November 2012 – Oxfordshire Way Ultra
- 6th November 2012 – White Horse Trail Ultra
- 7th November 2012 – Macmillan Way Ultra
- 8th November 2012 – West Deane Way Ultra
- 9th November 2012 – West Devon Way Ultra
- 10th November 2012 – Tamar Valley Discovery Trail Ultra
- 11th November 2012 – Two Moors Way Ultra
- 12th November 2012 – East Devon Way Ultra
- 13th November 2012 – Wessex Ridgeway Ultra
- 14th November 2012 – Clarendon Way Ultra
- 15th November 2012 – Sussex Border Path Ultra
- 16th November 2012 – Vanguard Way Ultra
Children in Need Races
You need to get up early for these!
Registration in conjunction with the start times of the days Ultra event and at selected locations along the Relentless course, t.b.a.;
Children in Need events:
1, 3 and 6 mile races
Fun runs
For atmosphere build-up and in support of the Relentless competitors, it would be wonderful if Children in Need runners were around to give the distance runners the send-off they deserve, prior to the fun run events.
Even though race dates and locations are still being developed for the Children in Need events, you will shortly be able to raise sponsorship for Children in Need through our web-site. Let’s see which County raises the most money!
Pending confirmation from the organisers of Children in Need, it is hoped that the Relentless race will conclude in the TV studios and a cheque for all the money raised will be presented by the Elite finishers at this time.
Let’s put Relentless on the map!
Relentless Race Rules
Relentless can be entered in its entirety as an Individual or Team, running all 1,600 miles.
Relentless is also split into five Mega-Ultra categories of 300 miles each. These can be entered as an Individual or as a Team.
Relentless is further split into thirty days, each day representing a unique ultra event which can again be entered as an Individual or as a Team.
Competitors can choose to enter one or more of the stage events or take on the complete challenge.
The length of the course is very challenging and for competitors own safety and fairness the following rules must be adhered to. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification from this and future events.
The Elite Category
Competitors covering the entire course of 1,600 miles over a thirty day period, in excess of 50 miles per day
Individual Elite:
Competitors intending to complete the entirety of the course on their own.
Team Elite:
Teams of minimum 2, up to a maximum of 7 can enter, but only one person in a team can be a designated runner on any of the days; the rest of their team can offer support or take time out. A competing team can drop a category but only if the previous completed stages have all been run by designated runners remaining in the team. Once the race commences, the teams cannot be amended.
The Mega-Ultra Category
Competitors covering a section of the Relentless course, consisting of circa 300 miles over a six day period, in excess of 50 miles per day
Individual Entrants:
Competitors intending to complete the entire section of the course on their own.
Team Entrants:
Teams of minimum 2, up to a maximum of 6 can enter, but only one person in a team can be a designated runner on any of the days; the rest of their team can offer support or take time out. A competing team can drop a category but only if the previous completed stages have all been run by designated runners remaining in the team. Once the race commences, the teams cannot be amended.
The Ultra Category
Open to competitors covering a single day stage ultra of the Relentless course, consisting of circa 50 miles
Individual Entrants:
Competitors intending to complete the days race on their own.
Team Entrants:
Teams of minimum 2, up to a maximum of 6 can enter, but only one person in a team can be a designated runner on any of the legs; the rest of their team can offer support or take time out. Each member running to a designated Check-Point Station and then handing over a relay batten to their next designated team member. Once the race commences, the teams cannot be amended.
The Event
Relentless is organised by Ultra Running Limited and is open to runners, walkers, and teams of two or more. All entrants must be 18 years of age or over at the start of the race. Each competitor must ensure that they carry with them all of their individual requirements needed to complete the race.
Every entrant must confirm that they have read these rules and other event information and therefore understand the nature of the event and that participation is at their own risk.
Race Entries
Competitors must register at each stages respective start location at least one hour before the start of the race and present their kit for examination on request. Race start is 7:30am.
Each participant will be given a race number which must be clearly attached by safety pins to the front chest. If this is not clearly visible you may be delayed at checkpoints.
Teams must have pre-registered before the day and consist of at least two competitors who will also count as individual competitors amongst the rankings. For a Team to successfully complete the race, all sections of the course must have been completed during race time by at least two members of the Team.
Competitors must be self-sufficient, and carry the following mandatory items:
a. Backpack or equivalent
b. Head Torch with spare batteries
c. OS Map for their route
d. Compass or GPS device
e. Whistle
f. Mobile phone
g. Emergency food pack consisting of two chocolate bars, Mars or similar
h. First Aid Kit
Checkpoints and Water Stations
Relentless is a totally self-sufficient race with the exception of water supply. Water stations are located at all checkpoints at pre-determined points along the race.
Competitors must go through all check points and it is their sole responsibility to ensure that the check point attendant has recorded their race number; failure to do so at any check point will mean the competitor has failed to complete the race and will be disqualified.
Any competitor found to not follow the pre-determined race route will be disqualified.
Competitor Retirement
If any competitor has to retire for whatever reason they must contact the race organisers immediately, either by advising a checkpoint attendant or telephoning the emergency number given at the start of the race. The emergency number will also be texted to each competitor before race day.
Time Restraints
The Relentless races are incredibly demanding and few athletes will have the fitness or resolve to complete the course. As such Ultra Running will pre-set cut-off times along the route, purely for Health & Safety purposes. In addition, if Ultra Running or any of its representatives deem for any reason that a competitor should not continue, Ultra Running Limited’s decision will be final.
Accommodation
Elite competitors will be provided with free use of tenting facilities at the end of each race stage at pre-determined locations. Ultra Running will also provide an evening meal and breakfast at these camp-locations. It is requested that all of these facilities and the Relentless route itself, are respected and kept litter free by all competitors, family, friends or anybody else with an association with the race.
The organisers are more than happy to source alternative accommodation such as B&B or hotel, subject to availability and cost at any of the camp locations for any family member or supporter who wishes to attend the event.
Registration & Entry Fees
Run for FREE – Raise an agreed amount of money for Children in Need and you can run for free, please ask for more information. Corporate sponsorship in support of the Elite Athletes is welcome.
Entry fees for Elite and Mega Categories include camp-site facilities or similar, evening meal, breakfast and unlimited water. Ultra categories include hot food at the end of the race, with camping & breakfast as optional.
Elite Category:
Elite competitors can secure their place with an initial deposit of 25% followed by three further 25% payments. The second payment due six months before the event, the third payment due with three months before the event and final payment eight weeks before the event.
- Individual – £2,000.00
- Team of two – £1,450.00 / person
- Team of three – £950.00 / person
- Teams of four – £750.00 / person
- Teams of five – £590.00 / person
- Teams of six – £485.00 / person
- Teams of seven – £415.00 / person
(Ultra Running Limited will be trying to raise corporate sponsorship for the Elite Category Races; you may know of someone yourself who is interested in sponsoring you as an individual or as a Team).
Mega Ultra Category, choice of five:
Mega Ultra competitors can secure their place with an initial deposit of 25% followed by three further 25% payments. The second payment due six months before the event, the third payment due with three months before the event and final payment eight weeks before the event.
- Individual – £360.00
- Team of two – £180.00/person
- Team of three – £120.00/person
- Team of four – £90.00/person
- Team of five – £75.00/person
- Team of six – £60.00/person
Ultra Category, choice of thirty events:
- Individual – £45.00 (not including camping which is an extra £20.00 if required by prior arrangement)
- Team members – £30.00 / person (not including camping which is an extra £20.00 if required by prior arrangement)
To complete entry into Relentless the applicant must submit the following documents
a. Online registration form
b. Personal Information form
c. Full payment (see above) payable to ‘Ultra Running Limited’
Optional
- emailed photograph of competitor which may be uplifted onto the site for promotional reasons.
- Brief description of your reasons for doing the event which may be uplifted onto the site for promotional reasons.
Cancellation
In the event of cancellation of the race, Ultra Running Ltd. undertakes to refund payments received, less any out of pocket expenses which are determined at 25%. Cancellations within four weeks of the event will not receive a refund but at the discretion of the organisers may be transferred to the following year’s race.
Photo coverage
Ultra Running Ltd. reserves all exclusive rights for photo coverage of its events. Participants agree that Ultra Running Limited may use exclusively their individual or collective names and pictures for anything related directly or indirectly to their participation in this event.
Finisher Medals & Trophies
All finishers will receive a bespoke medal and a T-Shirt, in conjunction with the particular race they have entered.
In addition, Elite and Mega-Ultra Competitors will also receive medals and T-Shirts for the each day ultra they complete during their event.
Trophies for
- Men’s individual winner trophy for all ultra events
- Ladies individual winner trophy for all ultra events
- Elite Team trophy
- 2nd & 3rd place trophies for Elite races
The organisers reserve the right to change or amend any part of the event.