Saturday May 3rd 2008 - The first ever 12 hour adventure race in the South!
The D.A.R.E. results are now available and the race report will follow shortly.
Ever wanted to test your fitness boundaries at a longer event but was put off by the amount of preparation, all the extra kit and that long haul north? Well, now is your chance, at the DARE; a 12 hr Endurance event on May 3rd 2008 in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. The event will involve 3 disciplines over 4 stages, including a kayaking stage. Open to pairs only and limited to a maximum of 40 pairs. The event base is located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck with campsite facilities nearby. It’s a bank holiday weekend, so a great opportunity to spend time relaxing after the event and seeing more of this beautiful area at a more leisurley pace. Family and friends will find plenty to do whilst you’re out racing too. The Isle of Purbeck isn’t really an ‘Isle’ at all, it is a landmass of around 60 sq miles which is almost completely surrounded by coastline and includes rolling chalky ridges which run down to Old Harry, standing proudly in the sea. It is the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, England’s first World Heritage Site and the home of Corfe Castle, nestled in the centre of the Purbeck Hills, one of England’s most formidable castles. The Isle of Purbeck is full of great places to explore and is renowned for its diverse wildlife including rare birds and sea life with dolphins regularly being spotted along the coastline from Studland to Lulworth Cove. The area is also famous for its great beaches especially Studland beach with its miles of golden sands and clear blue waters. Poole Harbour to the north lays claim to the title of the second largest natural harbour in the world. Featured in a three part documentary on ITV presented by Piers Morgan, Sandbanks at the entrance to Poole harbour is a millionaires playground with some of the most expensive real estate in the world. Download the kit list and event rules.Isle of Purbeck
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12 hr Endurance event
Start: from 10:00 am and finish 10:00 pm or before
Pairs only (Male, Female and Mixed) Maximum of 40 pairs.
Online entries available from 9th February, click on ‘Enter Race’ tab
Entries will close when event is full.
£60 per person up to and including the 30th March
£70 per person thereafter
Running/Treking, Mountain Biking and Sea Kayaking
There will be 4 stages: MTB, Sea kayak, Run, Night MTB
Each stage will be time bound and each pair will be allocated a kayak slot at some point during the 12 hrs.
The kayak stage will be broken up by a foot section (thought must be given to footware for this stage)
All stages except the MTB/Sea kayak will transition at the event base.
There will be no requirement for a support crew.
We will supply one double sit-on-top kayak per pair, paddles and buoyancy aids. These must be used as we are unable to transport personal kit to the kayak start.
Please read the full kit list using the link below.
Waterproof maps, scale 1:25 000 will be provided covering all stages of the event.
A full refund will be given up to one month prior to the event, less £10 admin fee. No refund will be given for cancellations made one month or less prior to the event and entries will not be transferable.
A block booking has been made at the campsite detailed below. The cost will be £9 for one tent and one car per night. Please book your place through us by email at dynamic.adventure@btopenworld.com.
East Creech Farm Campsite.
Visit www.eastcreechfarm.co.uk to view the facilities and directions to the site.
Kit List and Event Rules
