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2025 Challenge
DATE: Saturday 16th August 2025
EVENT DAY INFORMATION: To follow
EVENT HQ:
Poolewe Hall - GR 859809
ROUTES:
Limited Mobility Routes:
ROUTE CHOICES: The 25 miler is a strenuous route in amazing surroundings requiring serious fitness preparation. The 13 and 7 milers and the 10k, though less arduous equally capture the wilderness atmosphere and are suitable for most levels of fitness and ability. The Limited Mobility routes are suitable for anyone who has mobility problems or a disability which prohibits them for taking part in the longer events. It is advised entrants take part with a carer, if required. In addition to the normal safety cover in place we have manual wheelchairs available for use in an emergency and additional marshals along the route to assist as required. Please contact us if you require any additional information as to the suitability of these routes. Whichever option you choose we hope the Challenge will be a wonderful experience for you and ultimately a rewarding one for our chosen charities.
ROUTE MAPS: Detailed maps of all routes are available on this website and will also be available on the day at registration. We also recommend Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50000 Sheet 19 Gairloch and Ullapool map which encompasses all the routes and includes much additional information besides.
TIMETABLE:
**25 Mile Walkers/Runners Please Note: Walkers must finish within 10 hours, runners within 8. Cut-off times are 2:00 pm at Carnmore and 5:00 pm at Kernsary for all participants. Participants deemed unlikely to reach Poolewe by 6:30 pm will be withdrawn and transported back. If you’re unsure about meeting these times, we strongly recommend switching to a shorter route. Please notify us as early as possible, as the 25-mile route currently has a waiting list.
AT FINISH LINE:
Medals, fluids, first aid and free massage available.
ENTRY DETAILS: Adults - 25 Mile Dundonnell to Poolewe walk/run: £25.00 Children 12-17 yrs - 25 Mile walk: £12.50 Adults - All other routes: £20.00 Children 12-17 yrs - all routes: £10.00 Under 12 yrs*: Free *Children under 12 yrs must be accompanied by a named adult who is responsible for them at all times. No liability can be accepted by the GWC for their safety. Pre- entry only – strictly no entry on the day Full entry details here Please note entry fees are non refundable. In the event of cancellation your entry fee will be donated to our nominated charities.
RUNNING AGE LIMIT: Runners in all races must be aged minimum 18 years on the day of the event. No exceptions can be made - we are affiliated to Scottish Athletics and must abide by their rules.
FUNDRAISING PLEDGE: Each GWC entrant submitting the entry form pledges to raise sponsorship. On average, participants raise between £200 and £300 with many raising over £1,000. We urge you to aim high in support of our chosen charities. The GWC is a registered Charity which means we are able to claim Gift Aid on all eligible donations. Please help us to increase our fundraising total by asking all of your sponsors to sign the Gift Aid declaration where appropriate. All sponsorship raised by participants will be split between our nominated charities. We regret we are unable to allow participants to raise money for any other charities of their own choice. Online fundraising pages will be set up on Enthuse as part of your registration process. In addition, Sponsorship Forms are available to download from our website. We appreciate that in the current economic climate raising sponsorship is difficult however, as we are primarily a fundraising event, please be aware that places in subsequent years will be offered firstly to those who have met or exceeded the fundraising target.
RULES OF ENTRY: By submitting an entry form each entrant agrees to our Rules of Entry
SAFETY PROVISION: Marshals and First Aid at each checkpoint; Dundonnell Mountain Rescue; Emergency Helicopter on location throughout; Event Doctor on call.
EQUIPMENT: All walkers must carry wind/waterproof cagoule and over trousers, spare sweater, suitable footwear for rough terrain, emergency food and first aid kit. All runners must carry wind/waterproof full body protection as specified in SAF rules. Full details in event newsletter. Spot kit checks may be carried out at Poolewe and Corrie Hallie. Entrants inadequately equipped will be refused entry.
CANCELLATION: We are aware that even with the best laid plans things unexpected can happen. Please contact us and we will amend your entry accordingly. Please note entry fees are non refundable. In the event of cancellation your entry fee will be donated to our nominated charities. |
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