Lindsey’s Ultra Fundraiser

Date: 19th October 2024

https://gofund.me/4f878936

Notice: This is a self-supported run, you are responsible for your food and drink, we are here to support Lindsey, you need to prepare and take responsibility for yourself. Transport will be provided to move your food and drink along the course to make life a little easier and no one will be left behind.

Intro

Lindsey was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 41. She’s been kicking cancer’s arse for nigh on 8 years now but, as time has progressed, finding successful treatments is getting trickier. The Datar Exacta test enables tumour profiling using advanced genetic testing to match up Lin’s tumour type with the treatment that is going to be most successful in fighting it. Sounds great but not yet available on the NHS. The test itself is £4000. On October 19th a team of us will be running 50km through the Hampshire countryside to raise money for Lindsey. To help her pay for the test that potentially will lead her to the right treatment and help her kick cancer’s arse for the foreseeable.

Train Travel
Depart Romsey 07:11
Arrive Salisbury 07:29

Start Time: 08:00 (Salisbury Train Station)

End Time: 15:00 (estimate based on 11:30 minutes per mile or 7:08 per kilometre approx)

Distance: 50km (31:27 miles)

Total Ascent: 1,870 ft

Total Descent: 1,549 ft

Nutrition & Hydration

Please bring your own, we will move food, drink and bags along the course for you but you need to plan to have enough food and drink to get you through 7+ hours of running. If you have questions on how to prepare we can answer them.

Support Crew
This is a partially supported event, you will be able to restock food and hydration throughout the event, however, you will need to carry at least 500 ml water and snacks between support checkpoints.

GPX Route File: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fCCRTBihVeL2lPRIPv9hsq4sdKzU8-UN/view?usp=sharing

Footwear, this is a trail run, while 2024 was a dry year I have run the route in variety of conditions and would suggest trail shoes are more appropriate but ultimately it is up to you.

IMPORTANT
If you are joining at Check Point 3 (CP3), you must get the train to Mottisfont & Dunbridge Station and walk 0.64 miles to the junction of Mottisfont Lane and Hatt Lane in Mottisfont (see map below). Joining at CP3 gives you the shortest run back to  108 The Bakery, Romsey of 6 miles.

Garmin Link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/265002346

Route Map with Check Points

Route from Mottisfont & Dunbridge Station to Check Point 3