Corton & The Great Ridge 21k

Essential Information:

This run is limited to fifteen attendees. You must RSVP to attend. You should receive an email with your registration confirmation automatically. If your plans change, please email us using contact@bristoltrailrunners.co.uk to cancel your registration.

Event Information:

We will meet at The Dove Inn, Corton (small parking area outside) at 08.30. From here we will head out on a beautiful route, over the great ridge nature reserve via an old roman road. The route has mixed terrain but is mostly made up of well maintained gravel tracks. Please arrive a little early to warm up after the drive. 

Distance - Approx. 21km

Elevation - Approx. 220m

Terrain - Rugged trails with rocks, roots and mud.

Difficulty - Intermediate

Leader - Joe Wenman

To take part in this event you shouldn't be a complete beginner, but as long as you can run 20km comfortably then you will be fine. We will be running at approx. 06.30/km pace with a stop for a snack. 

Essential Kit:

Trail running shoes

Waterproof jacket with taped seams

Extra warm layer in waterproof bag

Minimum 300kcal of food

Minimum 1L of water (more if it is hot)

Head torch with spare batteries

Fully charged mobile phone

Survival bag or blanket

Small first aid kit

Gloves and a warm hat or buff

Hand sanitiser and face mask

Warm and dry clothes in the car + a towel

Extra food, water and a hot drink in the car