GRIM 2018 Race Day Information Saturday 1st December 2018 Eelmoor Driver Training Circuit, Fleet Road, Aldershot, GU11 2HL
Race Information Race Start Time: 10:00am GRIM X 16 miles 10:30am The Original 8 miles 10:35am Short Course 4 miles It is recommended that you arrive at least one hour before the event. Race Numbers: Race numbers are to be collected from the Race Information tent located near to the start and finish area. We will have these in alphabetical order. Please go to the section corresponding to your surname. Chip Timing: Your race timing chip will be attached to your race number. This will give you your time from the second you cross the line to the second you finish. The system is extremely accurate and it means that results can be posted on our website within a couple of hours after the race. Information Point: There will be an information point within the start / finish area. Baggage: Although we cannot guarantee the security of your bags, there will be a manned baggage area for you to leave your bags. If you have travelled by car, it will be safer to leave your bags and valuables in your car boot. Car Keys: If you wish to leave your car keys somewhere secure, please take them to the Key Drop area in the baggage marquee where we will tag them with your race number and keep them safe until you have finished. You must have your race number with you to collect your keys.
Toilets: Toilets are located in the Start and finish area. Changing: Men and Women s changing marquees will be available. You should arrive in your running clothes but please bring another complete set of dry and warm clothing with you. Do not go home in any wet clothing. Please note, there are NO SHOWERS. Clothing: You will get dirty and wet. Your choice of competitive clothing is a personal one but hopefully you ll have a good idea of what you re going to wear. We recommend that you wear a synthetic T-shirt or long sleeve shirt on your upper body and possibly some running tights on your legs. The materials should ideally wick away sweat and dry quickly when wet. Cotton is not good at this. Technical breathable fabrics are perfect for this event and are strongly recommended. Remember, cotton gets heavy when wet. Footwear: Off-road running shoes would be ideal for the varied terrain but a normal road running shoe will be suitable if you do not have an off-road shoe. NO SPIKES PLEASE. IPod, MP3 s?: Up to you but it ll get wet. Some people fall in the puddles, others actively dive in. You WILL get wet! We strongly discourage the use of any equipment that acts as an impediment to hearing or concentration when competing. This includes, but is not limited to, mobile telephones, personal stereos, ipod s and other MP3 players. The Course: This land is used to test Army vehicles so expect it to be interesting! There s stony tracks, woodland trails, hills, water strewn paths, huge puddles, sandy areas, man-made moguls and a bog. Expect to get very wet! Water: Available every 4 miles and at the finish
Spectators: All are very welcome, including children to come and watch their family and friends take on the Big Puddle, Crater, Cammo, Alpine and the dreaded Bog. We will have signs to direct you but the GRIM course will be wet and muddy and therefore it is advisable to wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear (shoes, boots or wellington boots etc). First Aid: Medical support will be present on the course and at the finish. You should be relatively fit and have no known medical conditions. Please note - do not run with a cold or flu. This can be extremely dangerous. Please seek expert medical advice if you have any health concerns prior to the race. Individual Prizes: GRIM 8 miles The first 3 men & first 3 women across the line will be awarded prizes on the day at the venue. GRIM 4 miles & GRIM X 16 miles The first 3 men & first 3 women across the line will be awarded prizes on the day at the venue. Team Prizes: Team Prizes will be forwarded on to the winning teams in each category: women s only, men s only, mixed team. Results are calculated by position and the lowest combined team score wins, the winner scores one point, second place two points etc. Hot Food & Drink: A variety of items will be available for purchase within the Start / Finish area. Contacts: For more information, please contact info@grimchallenge.co.uk
Directions/Parking Sat Nav: The address is Fleet Road, Aldershot, GU11 2HL By Car: Leave the M3 at junction 4 and take the A331 to Aldershot. After approximately 5 miles, take the A323 Aldershot turnoff. Follow signs for Aldershot town centre A323. Carry straight on until you get to the Naafi (Burger King) roundabout. Take the 3rd exit. Burger King Restaurant is on your right. At next roundabout turn right, A323 Fleet. At large Wellington Roundabout, follow the GRIM signs to one of two car parks. The routes will be heavily sign-posted. By Train: Exit Aldershot Station and walk straight on down Station Road (following signs for Information Centre) until you reach a set of lights. Turn right. This road leads to the Naafi roundabout. Follow By Car instructions from there. Distance from train station is 2.5 miles. There is a taxi rank outside station. Please allow enough time for your journey. We suggest that you arrive at least one hour before the event. Parking: There is plenty of free onsite parking at GRIM. DON T FORGET TO 1 Pin your number to the front of your top 2 A full change of dry and warm clothing 3 Money for tea, coffee & food 4 Eat a healthy meal and to avoid alcohol the night before the event 5 Eat something light and drink plenty of water prior to the event 6 Have enough time to get there with plenty of time to spare 7 Your sense of humour!
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