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For those that have done this event before then it's basically more of the same! Identical course of four 6.58 mile loops from the base camp to the turn around.
The course is 99% on tarmac, so it's a road shoes course. I'll repeat the course description at the start but there really is zero navigation required, you run from the start towards Reculver Castle in the far off distance along the sea wall, you'll come to one gate/kissing gate, go around that (there is a gap to the side), carry on, after about 3.25 miles you'll come to a second gate/kissing gate, touch that and return to the base camp.
Repeat 4 times for the marathon distance. If you run smack into a concrete wall, you forgot to turn around at the second gate, there are no turns or anything. Please watch out for cyclists or pedestrians out for a stroll or bike ride, the route is part of a national cycle trail also, but it's nice and wide so as long as you're even mildly aware of what's going on around you then everyone should be fine! There are no road crossings or traffic issues to worry about.
Just remember the golden rules
Don't be in the water, on the beach, on a road or in mud.
Turn around at the gate by the oyster farm close to Reculver Castle. Toilets
These open at 0800 (or hopefully a little earlier) so should be time before the start if needs be. They are located in the paid car park and there are also toilets in the car park at Reculver Castle, which is about 400 yards past the end of the turn around if you're in dire need.
Weather
Forecast isn't too bad, but looks like it will be quite chilly and rather breezy, with the chance of some showers. So wrap up and remember with laps you can always lose or gain a layer quite easily at the end of a lap.
Vegans
We've got vegan goody bags for lots of you, If you'd like one and you haven't got a little "V" on your number please let us know as we have a couple spare or if we give you a "black" goody bag then please ask for a "blue" one.
Coke
I know a few folk don't drink so if you are one of those and don't want the can of beer or cider in the goody bag then please say and we'll trade you for some coke, we've got a few cans tucked away for those that prefer that.
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