Oner

Terrain and the route: The Jurassic coastline is well known for its spectacular views and challenging hills. The route takes in a variety of terrain from coastal footpath to beaches and tracks. The start point is just outside Charmouth and the course runs from West to East. The ONER will finish at the National Trust Shell Bay Car Park, Studland. Many runners will be pleased to note the route still includes the whole circumnavigation of Portland. This is an arduous coastal route following the Jurassic Coast footpath. The route crosses exposed cliff areas and parts are undertaken in the hours of darkness. If access to the planned is restricted for any reason (inc adverse weather) an alternative will be used where possible. This could take the form of an out and back route. Event HQ: This will act as a meeting point, catering area, massage/first aid point and reception. The Event HQ will be based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Free event car parking will be available at the event HQ. Checkpoints (CPs): These are located approximately every 10KM. At each CP, you will be ‘checked’ in by the CP staff and your time logged. This means we know where you are on the course and if you are late for a checkpoint we can assist you. All the CPs will be stocked with energy bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, filled rolls, water, squash, and coke. The halfway point will serve hot food and at the finish point, a bowl of hot homemade soup will await you. The event medics will be available at the CPs. Transportation: Coaches will transport runners from the event HQ/car park area to the start point and back again from the finish point to the HQ/car park area. Mini buses will pick up any retired runners on the course and return them to the event HQ. Checkpoint Cut Offs. Participants of the ONER are required to maintain a pace of no less than 5.8KMPH in order to complete the circa 140KM course in 24Hrs. Any participant outside of this pace will be politely asked to retire from the event at a checkpoint. Transport will be provided to repatriate them to the event HQ. To see the cut off time for each checkpoint, please scroll up the page to the Geo Tracks embedded map and click on each checkpoint for the relevant cut off. CP close times will be issued to you along with your actions on emergency card. Medical assistance: The course is covered by the medical support team. Every morning at challenge registration the medics will be available to sort out any blisters, tape feet up, etc.