TORQUAY TO SHALDON SOCIAL RUN
The Torquay to Shaldon coastal trails are second to none! The only way to top it is to run it with others! This is an epic way to meet other local runners, try a new coastal section, and catch stunning views all at the same time!!
TORQUAY TO SHALDON
SOCIAL RUN INFORMATION
MEETING LOCATIONS AND START TIMES?
- 10 MILE RUNNERS
- Meeting at Torquay outside Harvester at 8.30 am ready for a 9.00 am start time. We'll be greeting the 3 mile runners at Maidencombe 🙂
- 3 MILE RUNNERS
- Meeting at Maidencombe green at 11.00 am. The 10-mile runners will meet you guys here roughly around this time. Once everyone is fueled and hydrated we'll then hit the remaining 3 miles together
PACE AND DIFFICULTY
- 10 MILE RUN OVERALL DIFFICULTY & PACE.
- This is a fantastic run with a lot of climbs. If you are keen on the 10 miles you should be confident. We will be moving at a social pace. Walking the ups and a nice easy run on the flats.
- MANAGING PACE AS A GROUP
- There will be 2 check points where we will refuel and wait for everyone to catch up. These checkpoints are Babbacombe Golf Course and Maidencombe, upon meeting with the 3 mile runners.
- 10 MILE RUNNERS TIME FROM START TO FINISH
- We will be aiming for 3 to 3.5 hours from start to finish
- 3 MILE RUN OVERALL DIFFICULTY & PACE.
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From Maidencombe to Shaldon is probably the hardest stretch of the run but is also the most stunning.
We will aim to finish this in roughly an hour.
WHAT TO BRING?
- FOR BOTH DISTANCES
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- Running backpack (vest)
- Calories! Snack bars
- Water
- Trail Shoes
- BRING YOUR DOG!
- If you're confident that your dog is fine with either distance then this is a great day out for the doggo 🙂
FINISHING AT Cafe ODE
- CELEBRATION DRINK AND BITES
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We'll finish at CAFE ODE for a drink (we'll be having a beer haha!) to celebrate and of course, some food to refuel.
Cafe ODE are kindly offering all participants 10 OFF%