Green Man Challenge

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The Green Man Challenge:

Available to do NOW and with two option:

  • The full 45 miles (The Green Man Challenge)
  • The reduced 30 miles (The Green Boy Challenge)

Both challenges follow the same route as The Green Man Ultra races, but at a time to suit yourself.

So, these are available anytime of the year for you to complete.

All that you need to do is join our Strava account so that we can verify your run. Alternatively you can send us your run proof in an alternative format such as Garmin – just email us the details.

Once your run is verified you will also be entitled to have your name and time recorded in the Book of Woodwoses, by the Gaveller.

The medals:

The medals are the same size as the Green Man Ultra medals, with the GMU Challenge 30 medal being a little smaller than the GMU Challenge 45 medal.

Again, like all of our medals, they are unique, and bespoke to this virtual challenge.

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Challenge Overview:

The Challenge comes in two options:

  • The Green Man Challenge – the full 45 mile loop. You can start at any point along the route, but you must complete the full loop and do it in one go. You also need to follow exactly the Green Man Ultra track as indicated on the gpx file.
  • The Green Boy Challenge - a reduced 30 mile distance. You can do the run two ways:1. Anti-clockwise – starting at The Brassmills at Keynsham and concluding at Ashton Mansion, or:
    2. Clockwise – starting at The White Horse at Hambrook and concluding at Ashton Mansion.But you must complete the The Green Boy Challenge in one go.

The mapping we show on this webpage is for an entire circular route.

You must record your run to get a medal:

The GMU Challenge is to follow the same route as The Green Man Ultra races, but at a time to suit yourself.

All that you need to do is join our Strava - click HERE account so that we can verify your run. Alternatively you can send us your run proof in an alternative format such as Garmin – just email your proof to us.

Once your run is verified you will also be entitled to have your name and time recorded in the Book of Woodwoses, by the Gaveller.

Post a successful run, you can also buy from our shop:

  • A finisher certificate with your name, time and date of the run, which will be emailed to you.
  • A personalised event mug, to include your name, time and date of the run.

Kit Recommendations:

All competitors are under their own steam and self-supported.

Please follow the course as indicated on the gpx files.

This is a list of recommended things to take on your run:

  • Details and directions (booklet downloadable from this website)
  • Backpack or equivalent
  • Head Torch with spare batteries if you are likely to be running in the dark
  • Ordnance Survey Maps 155 & 167 (a printed version of our downloadable direction booklet is fine)
  • Compass or GPS device
  • Whistle
  • Mobile phone
  • Emergency food consisting of a chocolate bar, Mars or similar
  • First Aid Kit

The GMU Challenge 45

The GMU Challenge 45 can be completed either clockwise or anti-clockwise, and the loop generally follows the Community Forest Path, around the city of Bristol.

  • Date: To Suit yourself – available any time of the year.
  • Location: Start and finish any where on the looped course, but 100% complete the loop.
  • Distance: 45 miles / 72 Kilometres
  • Elevation: 3100 feet / 945 metres
  • Cut-Off: In order to get into the Book of Woodwoses you have a 12 Hour time limit. But you can take as long as you need to achieve the medal and finisher certificate.

The GMU Challenge 30

The GMU Challenge 30 can be done in one of two ways:

Anti-clockwise – starting at The Brassmills at Keynsham and concluding at Ashton Mansion, or:
Clockwise – starting at The White Horse at Hambrook and concluding at Ashton Mansion.

  • Date: To suit yourself – available anytime of the year.
  • Location: Start either The Brassmills or The White Horse, with completion at Ashton Mansion
  • Distance: 30 miles / 48 Kilometres
  • Elevation: 1900 feet / 580 metres
  • Cut-Off: No cut off, but the run must be completed in one go.

Green Man Challenge Facebook Page:

Chris Bloor’s Facebook group (The Gaveller) has many experienced Green Man runners willing to share their advises and encouragement, so joining up to the group is highly recommended.

If you wish to join a group, check out the Green Man Challenge Facebook Group - click HERE

Finishers Medals & Trophies:

What do we get once we complete our challenge?

  • On entering you will be emailed with a personalised Bib
  • If you are within the 12hr time limit you will be included in the Gavellers “Book of Woodwoses”
  • We will email you a GMU Challenge finisher certificate, recording your name, time, and date of the run.
  • Once your run is verified we will post out your medal / medal & shirt.

By signing up to one of Ultra Running Ltd events you agree to abide by our general race rules;

The following are the race rules that apply to all Ultra Running Ltd events and should be adhered to by all race participants.

Each participant will be given a race number which must be clearly attached by safety pins to the front chest. If this is not clearly visible you may be delayed at checkpoints.
Teams must have pre-registered before the day and consist of at least three competitors who will also count as individual competitors amongst the rankings. For a Team to successfully complete the race, a minimum of three members of that Team must finish.

Each participant must make sure he/she is carrying all items detailed in the mandatory kit list

You cannot change your race entry category or team once the race has started.

Relay team members: All originally designated members of a team must complete the leg they have chosen, and the following team member must not start the race until the person they are handing over from has arrived at that CP, otherwise automatic disqualification will apply. Changes to the team members and/or race order can only be made up until the team has signed in on the day of the race.

Competitors must go through all check points and it is their sole responsibility to ensure that the check point attendant has recorded their race number and entry/exit time along with any injuries; failure to do so at any check point will mean the competitor has failed to complete the race and will be disqualified.

All entrants must be 20 years or over on the start day of the race.

Mandatory Kit List

Competitors must carry the following items. Random bag checks will be made on registration. Anyone found not to have the correct kit will not be allowed to start the race

Backpack or equivalent
Head Torch with spare batteries
Ordnance Survey Map 150 (Our downloadable maps are ok)
Compass or GPS device
Whistle
Mobile phone
Emergency food pack consisting of a two chocolate bars,
Basic first Aid Kit

Competitor Retirement

If any competitor has to retire for whatever reason they must contact the race organisers immediately, either by advising a checkpoint attendant or by telephoning the emergency number which will be written on the race numbers of each competitor.

Time Constraints

The organisers want to give every competitor the opportunity of completing the race and will, where reasonable practicable, allow generous opening times of CP Stations; the allowance should be within an average of 4.0 miles per hour. If you fall below the 4.0 miles per hour you will be pulled from the race without concession.

Cancellation

In the event of Ultra Running Ltd. having to cancel the event, an alternative date will be provided. If re-scheduling of the event isn’t possible, or a competitor cannot make the revised date. URL undertakes to refund payments received, less any out of pocket expenses which are determined at 25%.

For all other circumstances, including Competitor cancellations due to personal reasons, refunds are not allowed. But at the discretion of the organisers an entry may be transferred to the following years race providing the request is within four weeks of the event date.

Any ‘transferred races’ or ‘reduced rate races’ are not refundable or transferable in any respect.

Race Photography

Ultra Running Ltd. reserve all exclusive rights relating to photographic coverage of their races. By entering an event, participants agree that Ultra Running Ltd may exclusively use any photographic or textual content captured during the event for advertisement purposes.

Upkeep of the Community Forest Path

URL donate a portion of the entry fee towards the upkeep of the Community Forest Path.

Please ensure that you do not leave any rubbish along the route and you keep all farm gates etc closed after you pass through.

Our donations to date total £1,100.00.

Please visit our shop to see a wide range of race related products;

  • Personalised Hoodies
  • Personalised Shirts
  • Personalised Caps
  • Personalised Race mugs with your name and finishing time
  • Reusable race Cups

You are now able to add a Personal Cancellation Insurance Policy at the time of your booking.

The policy is provided through Event Protect Limited.

Please review what is covered under the policy HERE.

If you choose not to take out the Personal Cancellation Insurance Policy:

You still have the option to defer your entry until the following year through the entry system for just £15.00. This option is available up to four weeks of the event. After this time no transfers or deferrals are possible as URL commits financially to various race costs at this time.

Ultra Running Limited (URL) Terms & Conditions

The Agreement

This document constitutes an agreement between you (the Entrant) and URL (the Organiser). Entry into any of the URL races (the Events) is strictly conditional upon the entrant agreeing to all of the terms and conditions contained within this document (the Agreement). It is all entrants responsibility to have read and accepted this agreement before entering/registering for one or more of URL events. All entrants must be aged 18 and over.

Registration Process

Entrants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their personal records within the event database. Should any information change between registration and participation, it is the individual entrants’ responsibility to ensure that they contact URL to update their records accordingly.

Entry Fees must be paid in full before entry to the event will be confirmed.

All event fees are NON REFUNDABLE under any circumstance.

By entering one of URL events, all entrants have acknowledged that they have read and agree to the event terms and conditions prior to their entry in to the event being confirmed. By doing so, the entrant is unreservedly accepting all of the terms and conditions of this agreement.

Use of Personal Data

The organiser or their agents will maintain a registration database for all entrants and their chosen emergency contact. All information will be collected, stored and processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

The organiser may use the entrants contact information to keep them informed of the event or to notify them of other events organised or promoted by URL.

Entrants give permission for the organisers, their agents, or any other associated organisations to use any photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, website images, recordings, or any other record of the event. Such articles may be used or included on websites, social media publications, advertising, promotional information, or other publicly accessible sources.

Personal Ability to Participate

It is the entrants’ responsibility to ensure they train appropriately and have the requisite level of fitness to be able to complete safely.

Entrants must ensure their personal health is suitable for participating in the event. If in any doubt the entrant should consult their doctor.

It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure the organisers are informed at the point of entry of any medical conditions that could be relevant for any first-aid treatment.

If a participant believes that it is unsafe for them to continue in the event, it is their duty to notify an event official as soon as practicable.

Participants must be competent runners & confident in their ability to complete the course safely.

Participation in the Event

The event is a race. Athletes compete within their respective age and gender category. Relay Teams compete against each other as separate categories.

Prizes are awarded to podium finishers in all categories except where a low number of entrants means it is impractical to do so. This is down to the organisers discretion.

All finishers will receive the stated prize, as per each individual race.

Participants must act in accordance with the law and adhere to both the Highway Code and the Country Code, where applicable.

Participants are responsible for competing safely and with due respect for others.

Participants must comply with the instructions of the organisers and other course officials.

The majority of URL event routes are NOT signed, the onus of remaining on course rests with the athlete. Marshall’s are places in appropriate places, according to the individual event and are there for your safety.

Should circumstances dictate, or in the interest of safety, the organisers reserve the right to make such changes to the published event routes as may be deemed necessary at their absolute discretion. In the event of the landowner e.g. the Forestry Commission or National Trust deeming it necessary to close access to the public, we the organisers reserve the right to a) reschedule or if this is not possible b) cancel the event. This will, in all cases be a last resort.

The organiser reserves the right to require a participant to retire from the race where their conduct is considered to be inappropriate. If required to retire the participant must surrender their race number to an event official and take no further part in the event.

Participants have a duty to report to an event official as soon as practicable, anything that they see or hear which they reasonably believe may impact on the safety or welfare of themselves or others, connected to the event or otherwise.

Whilst appropriate risk assessments will be carried out before the event, competitors assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur whilst travelling to or from the event, during the event, or whilst on any premises related to the event.

Racing in public places can be dangerous, all participants in this event must agree to waive, release and forever discharge the event organisers, sponsors, promoters, and each of their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, and all other persons associated with the event, from any liabilities, claims, actions, or damages that they may have against them arising out of or in any way connected with participation in this event. This includes any claims, whether caused by negligence, the action or inaction of any of the above parties, or otherwise.

Cancellation & Refunds

Entry fees for all URL events are NON REFUNDABLE under any circumstance.

Should circumstances dictate, or in the interest of safety, the organisers reserve the right to make such changes to the published event routes as may be deemed necessary at their absolute discretion. In the event of a force majeure, we the organisers reserve the right to a) reschedule or if this is not possible b) cancel the event. This will, in all cases be a last resort.

Entry fees are only valid for the original event, for which they were purchased. Places can be deferred to the next edition of the event (an additional cost of £15 is charged), where the event is more than four weeks away. After this point, this option is no longer available. In special circumstances, the organisers may be able to transfer names of individuals to another events. This is at the organisers discretion. Transfers can be requested by email up to 4 weeks before the event in question. No runner is permitted to enter or participate using another persons details.

If, for any reason what so ever, an entrant finds themselves unable to participate, they should notify the organisers as soon as reasonably practicable of their intention to withdraw from the event. This will allow the vacancy to be reallocated to anyone who may be on the event’s reserve list.

Entrants must exercise their own experience and judgement regarding their ability, equipment and preparedness to cope with the prevailing elements before they commence.

General Provisions

This agreement constitutes the whole agreement between the parties and any prior agreement, oral or written, are excluded.

Any failure by any party to enforce or to exercise at any time any term or any right under this agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of that term or right and shall not affect that party’s right to later enforce or to exercise it.

If any term of this agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable it shall be deemed to be omitted from the agreement and shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the agreement.

Nothing in this agreement confers any right on third parties to enforce the provisions of this agreement under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.