Welcome to Fortitude!
We’re absolutely delighted to have you all with us for what we hope will grow to be a great new event on the UK Ultra calendar.
Take your time with the event, remember it’s all about pacing, staying sane, supporting each other and whatever happens don’t give up. This is all about you vs you.
EVENT BRIEFING
TIMETABLE
START | FINISH | EVENT | LOCATION |
07:00 | 08:30 | REGISTRATION | EVENT HQ |
08:30 | 18:30 | EVENT IN PROGRESS | ON COURSE |
18:30 | 20:00 | POST EVENT | RACE VILLAGE |
DAYLIGHT HOURS
Please note that during the last lap you will be approaching sunset (18:30), whilst twilight extends in theory around 30 minutes to and hour after the event depending on weather and whilst on course under trees etc it may get dark rapidly. We therefore recommend bringing a head torch to aid the final hours running and for clearing down your stuff on site following the event.
TRAVEL
PIPPINGFORD PARK MANOR, NUTLEY, UCKFIELD TN22 3HW
Parking is available free of charge at the venue on the day of the event. Heavy camper style vehicles will be parked towards the back of the car park and maybe some distance from the start/finish.
On arrival at the venue please follow signs down to the event village and parking.
The event takes place in a private estate, no cars may be left on site overnight before or after the event.
REGISTRATION
At registration, you will be provided with everything you need to take part in the event on the day. Please have your ID ready to display when you arrive for the event.
Bib Number
You will be issued with one bib number. Affix your bib number to either a race number belt of a visible bit of kit you will be wearing throughout the event.
Timing Chip
You will be provided with a timing chip at registration, please place the timing chip on your left wrist. This will be used to provide you with your finish time for the day. Take good care of it, if you lose it you will be charged £10.
EVENT MAP
THE EVENT VILLAGE
Within the event village there are two key areas the race HQ & Feed Station and the Athlete Area.
Within the Athlete Area there is space for every participant to set themselves up a spot, set up a little tent, a chair or whatever they wish to help them get through the 10 hours. You can also use your car as a base as parking is close to the start/finish.
Unfortunately it is not possible for us to provide cover for everyone but we do offer a dry bag drop at the event HQ if required.
RULES OF THE EVENT
At 08:30 we will countdown and everyone will start their first lap together. You will process around the course following the marked route. Various split points are indicated by signs and marshalls for the blue, red, black courses. On completion of your course you will return to the start where you can access snacks/drinks etc and chill ready for the next lap.
You will be awarded an event medal and finishers shirt based on your ability to complete 10 laps of our roughly 3mile, 4mile or 5mile loops in the given time.
You can change down distance at any time based on how the day is going but you must complete all 10 laps and return to the race village within each hour. Failure to complete a lap and return to the start within the hour will mean you can’t progress onto the next hour.
You’re laps will be tracked electronically with unique checkpoints on the 3, 4 and 5 mile courses.
If you decide to withdraw at any point let our team at the lap finish know and hand in your timing chip.
THE FEED STATION
We offer a well stocked (and well reviewed) feed station with a selection of snacks and goodies to keep you going.
The Feed Station will have at a minimum;
- Access to Hot & Cold Water
- Self Serve Tea’s & Coffees
- A Selection of Pre Packaged Sweet and Savoury Snacks
- Fresh Fruit
TIMING / RESULTS
Our event timers Emit will be using a wireless tracking system on the day, please wear your timing chip on your left wrist. As you move around the course and as you pass key timing points you will see this band flash.
Results will be available live on the day on: https://race-results.info
MEDICAL
Our medical team will be on standby throughout the event looking for anybody in trouble. In the event of any medical problems please contact the event team. If you get into trouble on the day please let the nearest marshal know who will be able to contact the medical team.
EVENT PHOTOS
Photos from all our events are provided free of charge, to maximise your chance of getting a decent photo keep an eye out for the photographers on course and keep smiling, even when your 6 laps in. You can find the event photos online here in the days following the event: https://www.epicactionimagery.com/Full-steam
FAQS & CONTACTS
Are dogs allowed on site?
Yes they are but please keep them on a lead within the event village area.
Can I camp overnight?
Sadly we don’t offer camping overnight on site.
Why not watch last years event videos for some helpful tips and tricks.
Any questions get in contact via [email protected] or via our social media channels.