Bookable Extras
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Bookable extras are designed to make the planning for your challenge as easy as possible – providing options for your joining & leaving arrangements, and are summarised below. As some participant’s travel & logistics may involve parking, transfers, and maybe camping/accommodation also – please check that the combination you book makes sense!
bookable services
KENDAL – MAIN START VENUE – CAMPING
Friday night before your challenge. Generally suits Full 100 km, 1st Half, Marathon and 1st Quarter Challengers.
Start venue is also the main finish. Saturday night is also bookable if you will be finished by then.
LAKESIDE – HALF WAY VENUE – YMCA ACCOMMODATION
Saturday night primarily for the 2 Day Full 100 km Challengers.
Option for overnight sleep / recovery – AND also works for 1st half Finishers & for the Sunday morning 2nd Half Challenge starters.
Onsite YMCA option has a mixture of room types – BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment! Alternatively, there is a pitch only option here too.
Inclusive camping packages are only available at Kendal (basecamp).
Parking for your vehicle is available at :
- The Major Start / Finish Venues. This combined with the ‘before & after’ bus transfer options will enable you to join & leave the event ‘sensibly’.
- Supporter Parking Pass – so friends / family can park at some ‘key’ venues along the route.
Shuttle busses to help with your logistics:
- Transfer to the main Kendal start venue from the local train station.
- Transfer from a finish venue back to the start so your car is ready for you ‘after’ you finish your challenge (ie – You park your car at your finish).
After your challenge:
- Transfers from your finish to a local train station.
- Transfers back to your start venue (where you may have initially parked your car).
Friday Night – pre-book a delicious hot meal put on by our fantastic event caterers, Extreme Hospitality. Includes a hot meal (a few menu options), dessert and soft drink. Kendal only (£12.50)
Saturday Morning Breakfast at Kendal – buy on the day from our Catering Partners, Extreme Hospitality (good selection)
Sunday Morning Breakfast – if you are starting the 2nd half at Lakeside, or camping overnight with us there – you must PRE-BOOK breakfast (£7)
NO NEED TO PRE BOOK – AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY AT YOUR START (card payments only)
- Have an overnight type bag transferred from your start to your finish (or store in Kendal if on the Full Challenge)
- Full 100 km Challengers – have your bag (or camping gear) transferred to the 50 km Half Way and then on to the finish.
Our Recommendation
We recommend you opt for our shuttle services BEFORE the challenge, where you park your car at your finish line & get our shuttle to your start. This way your car is ready & waiting for you when you finish. Our shuttles from the finish back to the start can have a wait at times – especially during the night and early morning. Alternatively arrange to be dropped off & picked up by a supporter.
Parking
Parking is available at the main venues. If you’re not doing the full Challenge (100 km) – check that our optional Shuttle Services also works for you.
All weekend at Kendal (basecamp)
Friday 4pm – 10pm & Saturday 6am – Sunday 10pm
Ideal for challengers starting/finishing at Kendal (basecamp).
There is a nearby Pay & Display car park (Miller Bridge) where you can choose to park. This is not associated with the event and is not included. This is just a suggestion.
All weekend at Lakeside
Saturday 5am – Sunday 10pm
Ideal for challengers starting/finishing at Lakeside.
Supporters can book a pass for parking at Kendal (basecamp) & Lakeside (50km).
Camping - Friday &/or Saturday night
kendal (basecamp)
At the 0/100 km ‘start/finish’ in Kendal (basecamp) on Friday &/or Saturday.
Inclusive Packages – with pre pitched tent & roll mat – (you bring a sleeping bag & other equipment). Parking is included in your package.
Pitch Only Option – bring your own tent or campervan (+ all equipment). Parking & included in your Pitch/Campervan booking.
If booking both Friday & Saturday night you will be able to book this via the form and a discount will be applied when booking.
You will be able to add on extra campers to your Pitch ONLY/Campervan option under the same booking. Make sure you look for the Extra Campers’ option under the relevant location where you want to camp on the booking form.
Hot showers, rest area, changing rooms, & hot drinks included. Use our optional Baggage Service to move your kit from the start.
Ideal for all Challengers starting and finishing in Kendal (basecamp).
Friday night – suitable for anyone starting in Kendal. Note – our event caterer will be on site serving hot food – and you can PRE BOOK a meal if you want (£12.50)
Saturday night – for those likely to finish Sat evening. Do not book Saturday if you are a 2 Day 100km Challenger.
NO DOGS – pets are strictly not permitted on any of our venues, including the campsite.
Strictly Banned Camping Items
- Fuel & Fire: NO gas canisters or petrol-fuelled cookers are allowed on site.
- BBQs: Portable or disposable are strictly prohibited.
Key Guidelines
Camping Stoves: Must be raised at least 30cm off the ground and never used inside tents.
Spacious 2-man tent & roll mat – all set up and ready for you. You need to bring sleeping bag & other equipment. Includes parking.
Spacious 3-man tent & roll mats all set up and ready for you – plenty of space for 2 people and bags. Includes parking.
Reserve a space for your tent or campervan. You’ll have access to hot showers, toilets & other facilities – and includes parking.
Reserve a spot on an already booked Pitch/Campervan on our campsite. (Please ensure when booking for extra campers you have already purchased a Pitch/Campervan space).
Make sure you look for the Extra Campers’ option under the relevant location where you want to camp on the booking form.
Please select how many additional people per Pitch/Campervan (max 3 people additionally per pitch – 4 in total under the same booking).
You will have access to hot showers, toilets & other facilities.
YMCA Accommodation - SATURDAY NIGHT
YMCA Accommodation (LAKESIDE)
YMCA South Camp rooms available at our Lakeside ‘half way’ for Saturday night – with dorms or private room options. Linen (under sheet) is provided.
You may wish to bring your own sleeping equipment eg sleeping bag, pillow, towel.
Saturday night – suitable for 2 Day 100km (half way) OR 1st Half challengers (post finish) & 2nd Half challengers (pre start).
Accommodation is limited so ensure you book early so you don’t miss your chance.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST – bookable as a separate option (served at YMCA) – £7
NO DOGS – pets are strictly not permitted on any of our venues.
Shared female dorm rooms sleeps up to 6 people. Access to shared bathroom facilities.
Shared male dorm rooms sleeps up to 6 people. Access to shared bathroom facilities.
Shared mixed dorm rooms sleep up to 6 people. Access to shared bathroom facilities.
Private twin rooms will have access to own bathroom facilities.
Private dorm rooms are ideal for groups, and have 6 single beds. Access to own bathroom facilities.
Camping - Saturday night
Lakeside
At the half way rest stop in Lakeside.
Pitch Only/Campervan Option – bring your own tent (+ all equipment). Parking is included in your Pitch booking. Breakfast is NOT included in your pitch only camping – this must be booked separately.
You will be able to add on extra campers to your Pitch ONLY/Campervan option under the same booking. Make sure you look for the Extra Campers’ option under the relevant location where you want to camp on the booking form.
Hot showers, rest area, changing rooms, & hot drinks included. Use our optional Baggage Service to move your kit to the finish line.
Saturday night – ideal for Full 2 Day Challengers (stopping off at the half way stop in Lakeside), 2nd half (Sunday) pre-start & 1st half (Saturday) post-finish. Do not book Saturday if you are a 100km Continuous Challenger.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST – bookable as a separate option (served at YMCA) – £7
NO DOGS – pets are strictly not permitted on any of our venues, including the campsite.
Strictly Banned Camping Items
- Fuel & Fire: NO gas canisters or petrol-fuelled cookers are allowed on site.
- BBQs: Portable or disposable are strictly prohibited.
Key Guidelines
Camping Stoves: Must be raised at least 30cm off the ground and never used inside tents.
Reserve a space for your tent or campervan. You’ll have access to hot showers, toilets & other facilities – and includes parking.
Reserve a spot on an already booked Pitch on our campsite. (Please ensure when booking for extra campers you have already purchased a Pitch space).
Make sure you look for the Extra Campers’ option under the relevant location where you want to camp on the booking form.
Please select how many additional people per Pitch (max 3 people additionally per pitch – 4 in total under the same booking).
You will have access to hot showers, toilets & other facilities.
Pre Challenge transfers
We’ve a range of shuttle services to take you to your start line, before your challenge. Kendal Station is the closest rail link to the Kendal Rugby Club basecamp (it’s on the main line from Central Manchester)
Ideal for anyone starting in Kendal.
Our transfer service will take you from Kendal train station to the start line at Kendal (basecamp), operating a regular service running during the below times:
- Friday 4pm – 8pm
- Saturday 6am – 9am
Ideal for Marathon & 1st Quarter Challengers.
Park your car at the finish in Ambleside & get a shuttle to your start line in Kendal (basecamp). This service will run:
- Only once on Saturday at 7am
Ideal for 1st Half Challengers.
Park your car at the finish in Lakeside & get a shuttle to your start line in Kendal (basecamp). This service will run:
- Only once on Saturday at 6.30am
Ideal for 2nd Half Challengers.
Park your car at the finish in Kendal & get a shuttle to your start line in Lakeside. This service will run:
- Only once on Sunday at 5am (remember – it’s an early start!)
Post Challenge transfers
We’ve a range of shuttle services to take you where you need to go after your challenge.
Ideal for anyone finishing at Kendal basecamp
To Kendal Station – operating a regular service running during the times below, (although there may be a wait at quiet times (max 45 mins) at quiet times):
- Saturday – 5pm – last train
- Sunday – 6am – 10pm
Ideal for Marathon & 1st Quarter Challengers
From the finish line in Ambleside back to the start in Kendal (basecamp).
- Saturday – 11am – 7pm
Ideal for 1st Half Challengers.
From the finish line in Lakeside back to the start in Kendal (basecamp) or Kendal Train Station
- Saturday – 12pm (Midday) – last train
- Sunday – 7am – those staying on site either camping or at the YMCA accommodation heading back to Kendal basecamp or the train station.
Baggage Transfers
We’ve a range of services taking your bags forward for access during the challenge – for a change of clothes or shoes, extra layers for the night, or those snacks you can’t do without!
Please note the max weight limits – these are strict, and bags will be weighed. Quoted prices are per bag.
Baggage services will be paid on the day card payments only – and you cannot pre book.
Ideal for all Continuous 100km Challengers.
Store your bag safely at the start in Cirencester (basecamp).
Ideal for Full Challenge challengers.
We will take your bag (max weight 20kg) from the start in Kendal, to the half way stop in Lakeside (where you have access to it), and then onto the finish in Kendal.
Ideal for all Half Challengers.
We will take your bag (max weight 20kg) from your start to your finish.
Ideal for all Quarter Challengers.
We will take your bag (max weight 20kg) from your start to your finish.
For all officially registered Runners – our kit drop service will take a small kit bag (5kg max) forward for you to access:
- Full Challenge runners – start > midway > finish
- Half & Quarter Challenge runners – start > finish
If you have a bag heavier than 5kg/ a 2nd bag – please note the standard rates of our baggage service will apply.
