The Whole Hog - Sunday 15th June 2008

UK Challenge Event

The Whole Hog event on Sunday 15th June 2008 is
a seven mile foot based adventure challenge for both teams and individual competitors. It is about challenging yourself and raising funds for charity.

Minimum sponsorship of £100 per person is required to take part, this includes your £35 registration to secure your place. All funds raised will be matched £ for £ by the company up to a maximum of £1500.00.

If you are up to the challenge and want to compete against your colleagues, friends and family, it is simple……

Download and return the form and get training!

Click here to download the Whole hog Registration Form.

Teams of minimum 3 or maximum of 4 can take part.

Each team member MUST fill out their own entry form, returning all team entrance forms together.

Your registration includes one free t-shirt per participant. Don’t forget to state your t-shirt size on the registration form.

This challenge is open to friends and family over 16. Only those employed by the company will receive match funding.

On the day there will be access to Alton Towers at discounted rates for family members that are coming to cheer you on.

Further details:

The Whole Hog is a multi discipline adventure event. Competitors will be following a 7-8 mile walking and running course which will include a manner of tasks and challenges.

The event is a tough event but a lot of fun at the same time.

This event will take place in Alton. It is foot based (off road) around Alton and the outlying areas.

Be prepared for some huge surprises en route as it is a race like no other.

The course takes between 1½ – 3 hours depending on ability.

Who can take part?

We have a minimum age of 16 but no maximum ages. The event is open to all levels of fitness but you should take note of the timings to understand actual fitness levels required. Needless to say the events will feel much easier if you have done some training before hand and you should always get checked out by your GP to make sure that you are ‘fit enough’.

Be prepared to get dirty… These aren’t road races so bring a change of clothing with you.

What facilities will there be?

We will have food and drinks on site along with toilets and changing facilities. Showers may not be available so come prepared.

Parking

Parking is to be arranged in the main parking area for Alton Towers. Please follow signs for Alton Towers and you will then pick up signs for the Whole Hog event once in the Alton Towers grounds.

Directions:

Easily accessible from both the M1 and M6 motorways

Alton Towers is clearly signposted:
Travelling North:
M1 - Junction 23a or M6 - Junction 15
Travelling South:
M1 - Junction 24a or M6 - Junction 16
Travelling times
London - 3 hours 150 miles
Nottingham - 1 hour 40 miles
Manchester - 1.5 hours 50 miles
Sheffield - 1.5 hours 45 miles
Glasgow - 5 hours 270 miles

Race Tips

The majority will be off road and we therefore recommend off road clothing and footwear. There will be also be lots of additional challenges. You will be best off in trainers for these. We suggest long sleeved tops and leggings to cover those knees. Gloves will also be a good idea. You may want to carry a small rucksack with spare water, food, waterproofs etc.

Make sure that you arrive with plenty of time to get organised, register and get to the starting area. The race briefing will be at the registration area which will be confirmed once you have booked. Toilets will also be available. Be prepared for a full day of activities – there will be refreshments available at the finish. Don’t forget to bring a towel and a set of dry clothes.

Get fit! It’s a demanding course and the time spent on foot will be physically (and mentally) demanding too. Competitors are allowed to opt out of challenges. This is called taking the ‘piglet option’. Taking the ‘piglet’ option on any challenge will cause a time penalty for each competitor.

IMPORTANT

The race will be for individuals and teams (teams must be made up of at least three people). Prizes will be available for the following:

1st, 2nd and 3rd places individual male
1st, 2nd and 3rd places individual female
1st place for All Male Team (medals available for 2nd and 3rd places)
1st place for All Female Team (medals available for 2nd and 3rd places)
1st place for Mixed Team (medals available for 2nd and 3rd places)

YOU CAN ONLY WIN PRIZES IN YOUR CATEGORY – so if you enter as part of a team you cannot win the individual race and vice versa.

If you require any further details please contact the Community Team on 0151-79401052