THE POLRUAN SHUFFLE

Saturday 9th March 2024

THIS EVENT IS IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPICE SOUTHWEST

A supported, self navigation exercise along 12 miles of Cornwall's most scenic southern Coast Path from Looe to Polruan.

Registration opens from 0630hrs in East Looe Guildhall. This will close at 0750hrs.

Here you will have your kit checked before receiving your tracker & race number

Race starts at 8am on Looe Beach

Toilets are situated just outside the Guildhall and will be open from 0700hrs

Bag drop will be available

Mobile medics will be on the course at all times if you need assistance

Checkpoint

We will have one Checkpoint along the way at the beautiful Talland Bay, where our smiley, happy staff will welcome you in & ensure you are fully stocked with fluid and salt & sugar snacks!

Please ensure that you show your bib number to staff here even if you do not plan on stopping, so we know you have passed through.

There is no cut off time for this event but be prepared for elevation & all the views!

There is an optional extra cost for mini bus transfer back to Looe from the finish, please select this option when entering the event.

Kit Check

Your mandatory kit list for this event is as follows, with an explanation as to why:

~Issued GPS Tracker / link to live feed (so we can watch your progress for safety)

~Whistle (In case you have fallen out of sight on the coast path)

~Hi Vis top / kit bag or reflective strips (To help spot you if you are injured)

~Foil Blanket/Survival bag (To help reduce heat loss if injured)

~Lightweight Waterproof top (can be wearing or in bag) (Rain)

~Long trousers / running leggings or tights (can be wearing or in bag- to help reduce heat loss if injured)

~Hat/buff & gloves (can be wearing or in bag) (To help reduce heat loss if injured)

~Chocolate bar or nutrition. (Energy)

~First Aid Kit (plasters, wipes, tape - in case of minor cuts etc)

~A minimum of 1 litre of fluid. (To prevent dehydration and hyperthermia)

~A SPARE lightweight, warm long sleeved top (in a waterproof bag) (To help reduce heat loss if injured)

~A fully charged working mobile phone. (So you can contact us or we can contact you in an emergency)

~Paper with your name and your NOK mobile number written on it (in a waterproof bag) (In case you were unresponsive and had lost your bib number)

~Collapsible/reusable cup for Cp's & finish fluid

~£20 cash (Emergency spend)

Why?

Regardless of how warm it is or how nice it looks in the morning, if you become ill or injured whilst out on the course, you will get cold very very quickly.

The spare top / hat / leggings / foil blanket could help keep you warm & reduce the rate at which your body core temperature began to drop until help arrives.

1 litre of fluid is essential as the one checkpoint on this course is only 4 miles in, so you will have a further 8 hard

 miles to negotiate to get to the finish.

THIS IS A CUPLESS EVENT SO WE WILL NOT BE ISSUING ANY CUPS AT THE CP OR FINISH-

PLEASE USE YOUR BOTTLES OR RESUASBLE CUP THAT IS PART OF THE KIT LIST ESPECIALLY IF YOU WANT COKE OR SQUASH

THE FINISH

At the finish on The Coal Wharf  in Polruan, all runners will receive an event medal with the stage ribbon & there will also be awards for the top 3 male & female finishers!

We also have Saints & Smugglers event Tech tops available to purchase (£15) for all 4 stages - just drop us a message or email with your size & we'll have it waiting at the finish for you!

The Russell Inn in Polruan, 30m form the finish point, will be open for liquid refreshments & the 'Jam First' café right next door will be open for food that you can take away or take into the pub to eat with your purchased drink!

Minimum age for entry is 18 years.

This is also Stage 1 of the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge 2024! 

This event is in support of the Children's Hospice Southwest and charity places are also available

Please note charity places are subject to a minimum amount of sponsorship required to be raised by the participant. (Please email us at reception.lh@chsw.org.uk for more info)

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates leading to race day!

Runners will be emailed one week prior to race day with key details & information

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at info@purplegeckoevents.co.uk 

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