Chagford Challenge 2024

34th Chagford Challenge
Now Confirmed
Chagford Jubilee Hall has been booked for Sunday 15th September 2024
Results now available to download HERE:
This event is open to both walkers and runners.
There will be four routes of 8, 17, 25 and 30 miles approximately.
Routes will be published in paper and GPX format closer the date (the extreme wet weather means that there may be delays in finalising them).
Unfortunately, no dogs will be permitted (conditions of our access to lands).
Light refreshments at checkpoints; warm food at the end.
A full list of rules and guidelines for the event can be downloaded here
Entrants are required to download a copy of the route.
Entrants must be able to read a map, follow compass bearings and must have sufficient knowledge, experience, & equipment to take part in this event in all conditions - especially in the event of bad weather.
Please Note the Kit List:
All participants must wear suitable clothing and footwear and carry the following kit: route
description (in any form), compass, map (in any form), first aid kit, whistle, torch, pencil, adequate
waterproofs, warm clothing, adequate water supply, food, emergency survival bag, and a mug. Due to
the variance in cellular signal please ensure if you are using a digital device that you have downloaded an
offline version of your map.
All routes are covered by the OS Explorer OL28 Dartmoor (1:25,000) or the OS Landranger 191 (1:50,000) Okehampton & North Dartmoor.
Because the routes have been agreed with the Dartmoor National Park Authority it is important that you keep to them at all times.
This is Cornwall & Devon's most popular Challenge event, with people attending from all over Southern England, the Midlands and Wales
These events can only take place with the help and support of volunteers (registration, car parking; Jubilee Hall catering, running checkpoints; sweeping).
If you are interested in helping, please email: pstanislas@yahoo.co.uk saying how you might be willing to assist.
All persons who have volunteered for the Marshal's Walk will be contacted individually by Paula.

