Event Info

When

Sunday 26th Apr 20120

Where

The Grove, Hamsterley Forest, Durham.  Grid reference: NZ 063 300.  Pinpoint on a Google Map found here.  There will be sign posts on the main roads leading to the forest.  Please note that the event is not at the main forest car park/area.

What are the distances?

There is a single 8 mile lap.  You need to do as many as you can in 8 hours.

Marshals will be positioned all along the race route for the safety of the riders.  There will be a feed station to top up your water and get some nibbles.  Apart from the mandatory kit it’s entirely up to you what you take round with you.

How much?

Solo £40

Pairs £35

Entry includes an event memento, safety team, marshals, sign posted route, comms cover, feed/water station, lots of prize categories for the race, bucket fulls of climbing.

Event Schedule

Saturday:

16:00-21:00 – Registration open in Event HQ

Sunday:

06:00 – Registration opens in Event HQ

07:30 – Registration closes

7:45 – Safety briefing

08:00 – Start of Hammers 8!

Finish 8 hours later.  Any laps completed after this point do not count.

Parking

There is ample parking available on the grass field where the event is held.

Registration

Registration will take place at the event HQ which will be a marquee in The Grove.  You’ll get your number, cable ties and timing chip.

Camping

There will be an option for camping available from the Forestry Commission.  This is really helpful for those who need to travel from distance.  You will be able to book this via editing your sientries details once we’ve added the camping details at a later date.  We’ll let you know when you can do this.