Run Across World: Britain

RAW Britain across the heart of England

August 2009

Introduction

The British leg of the RAW Series, "the most extreme footrace series in the world"

RAW Britain is a 5 day endurance course covering 175 miles over 6 days to challenge you both mentally and physically. This course across the heart of England is based on the original Marathon of Britain.

RAW Britain is limited to just 100 competitors

Example Course

Sunday 3rd August 2008: Stage 1: Malvern Abbey - Croome Park
Monday 4th August 2008: Stage 2: Croome Park - Dover's Hill
Tuesday 5th August 2008: Stage 3: Dover's Hill - Stratford-Upon-Avon Race Course
Wednesday 6th August 2008: Stage 4: Stratford-Upon-Avon Race Course - Coombe Country Park
Thursday 7th August 2008: Stage 5: Coombe Country Park - Long Eaton
Friday 8th August 2008: Stage 6: Long Eaton - Nottingham Castle

Equipment

10,000 Calories of food for 5 days
Clothing for 5 days of Ultra-Running
Ultra-marathon Runners Rucksack
Sleeping Bag
Compass
Suncream
Sunglasses
Head Torch with spare battery
Disinfectant
Knife
Safety Pins
Signalling Mirror
Space blanket
Rehydration Sachets
Whistle
Anti-Venom Pump

(Anti-venom pump etc reflect the origins of this race as a training event for the Marathon Des Sables.)

Price

RAW Britain 2008 Entry Fee: £800

Included in the price are:-

Accommodation for one night in the Britannia Hotel, Nottingham
Drinking water at checkpoints daily
Accommodation in small Tents while on the Race route
Provision of showers at the race villages
Gala Dinner on 8th August at the Britannia Hotel.

Excluded are:-

Medical Check-ups
Travel Insurance
International Air Ticket
Personal drinks
Food during the race i.e as from 4th - 8th August
Personal items, Internet/Fax bills Hotel, room service, telephone calls etc.

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