Sunday 3rd June 2012 – 56 miles
Competitors joining the race at this stage, to compete in The Severn Way Ultra, must arrive for registration and equipment checks between 5.00am and 7.00am. Complimentary breakfast for the ‘7’competitors will be available between 6.00am and 7.00am. Race start for all competitors is 8.00am.
This is another comparatively flat stage. Heading through; Grimley, Worcester, Upton-on-Severn and Tewkesbury. Reaching Gloucester, the river meanders, taking in Epney, Priding and Frampton-on-Severn where the path follows the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal to Slimbridge, which is Camp-Four. Here you receive your finishers’ medals and t-shirts for The Severn Way Ultra (Continuing Competitors can give these to the race organiser & collect later).
Hot food will be supplied with unlimited free water and hot drinks. Medical assistance will be available at each camp-site to assist with care of feet and advise on individual fitness levels for those who intend proceeding with the ‘7’ race. It is anticipated this route will also benefit from a minimum of six check-points which will provide water and some nutrition.
See Road Map for Stage Four of the ‘7’
See Check-point Maps for this stage