The Oxford Ultra
The Oxford Ultra is part of the Thames Challenge which is a 4 day event. The Oxford Ultra is the 2nd day of the Thames challenge series
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Location
Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road
Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road Oxford OX1 4XG United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
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The Oxford Ultra
Race Overview:
Oxford Ultra competitors must arrive for registration and equipment checks between 7.00am and 7.30 am.
Race start will be 8.00 am, following a race brief. The race starts from the Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road, OX1 4XG.
From the Travelodge you reach the Thames Path after 0.5 miles at Donnington Rd Bridge then continue right with the river on your left. Soon you reach the spectacular Sandford Weir and then Culham and Cholsey.
A departure from the river bank brings us through Moulsford, but soon returns, going past Streatley and Whitchurch-on-Thames. A short deviation through the town of Purley Park, past Tilehurst, Reading, finally arriving at the Catherine Wheel, J.D. Wetherspoons, which is the finish of day two for Thames Challenge competitors, or the conclusion of The Oxford Ultra.
The Oxford Ultra benefits from three check-points; all of which will provide water and some nutrition.
Check-point food:
The Cotswold Ultra benefits from four check-points; all of which will provide water and some nutrition.
Example items which may change are:
Malt loaf, cake, jam, peanut butter, cheese or marmite sandwiches, nuts, dried fruits, sweets, squash, cola and water.
We endeavour to cater for Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian and non restrictive diet competitors. When you enter please advise your choice. Dietary requirements outside these options must be provided by the competitor, but we will happily leave drop bags at CP Stations for you.
We would ask however that you do not rely on these alone and take only what you need with consideration for the other runners still to come in to the checkpoints.
CP Distances:
Start to Checkpoint 1 - 12.3 miles
Checkpoint 1 to Checkpoint 2 - 12.7 miles
Checkpoint 2 to Checkpoint 3 - 13.4 mile
Checkpoint 3 to Finish - 9.7 miles
Maps:
Click here for Cotswold Map: Oxford Ultra Map
Merchandise:
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Rules:
It is imperative that entrants achieve a minimum of 4 mph (including stops etc).
If you fall below this minimum requirement you will get pulled out of the race and not be allowed to continue any further with the Thames Challenge.
For the list of more rules and Terms and Conditions follow this link to go to our Thames Challenge Page on our website: Thames Challenge | Ultrarunningltd