RACE INFORMATION BOOKLET - CONQUER THE COTSWOLDS TAKE ON THE TOWER 9th-10th June 2018

 
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RACE INFORMATION BOOKLET - CONQUER THE COTSWOLDS TAKE ON THE TOWER 9th-10th June 2018
CONQUER THE COTSWOLDS • TAKE ON THE TOWER
            9th–10th June 2018

                                            RACE INFORMATION BOOKLET
RACE INFORMATION BOOKLET - CONQUER THE COTSWOLDS TAKE ON THE TOWER 9th-10th June 2018
INTRO TO THE COTSWOLD WAY
                            HEINEKEN Race to the Tower is a double marathon along the stunning
                            Cotswold Way through quaint traditional villages and medieval burial
                            grounds, finishing at the magnificent Broadway Tower, where you
                            will survey an expanse of a 62 mile radius and as many as 16 counties.

                            Total climbing: 2220 metres of climbing (7284ft)
                            Total route length: 52.3 miles

                            The start of the route is in a field 248 metres above sea level. If any illusions
                            of the route being formed of rolling hills have not been shattered by the
                            journey up to the start line, the view at the 1 mile mark should do the trick!
                            What goes up must come down and up and down and up and down!

                            There is a combination of gentle and sharp steep ascents – The first of the
                            steep ascents begin at the 14 mile point where you will climb unrelentingly up
                            Crickley Hill (268 metres). The highest point is Cleeve hill at 317 metres
                            which thankfully is a more of a gradual climb which is rewarded with
                            spectacular views.

                            The final climb of the race is up to the finish line at Broadway Tower. The
                            climb is a close second in the ‘ascents gallery’, but it will feel like the longest
                            given that you will have covered nearly 50 miles before reaching this point!
                            Starting from the village of Broadway, the tower stands on the summit at
                            313 metres. The climb is just over 2 miles in length and while the tower can
INTRO TO THE COTSWALD WAY

                            be seen from a distance as you approach the village, it drops out of view when
                            the serious climbing starts and only reappears once the last ridge is breached.

                            The route from the start follows a combination of track through ancient forest,
                            footpaths across fields, minor roads through typical postcard Cotswold villages
                            and narrow single track leading to summits where the views are breathtaking!

                            The surface is a mix of earth, grass and exposed rock and roots. Where not
                            exposed, clay soil is the covering. When the weather is dry the trail is easy-
                            going and hard underfoot, however, in wet conditions be prepared for slippery
        2                   clay surfaces.
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STAYING SAFE ON HEINEKEN RACE TO THE TOWER
This is a tough challenge and you will be pushing yourself to your limits whether you are walking or running. We take your health and
safety very seriously and ask you to please read and follow the instructions below to make sure you get to the finish line in one piece.

WHILE ON THE ROUTE PLEASE
•   Follow ALL event arrows                                                                                                                  EVENT CONTROL
•   Follow the highway code when crossing or walking/running on roads
•   Please stop at pit stops and don’t get waylaid in local pubs or we may lose you                                                          Route
•   Inform EVENT CONTROL if you have any issues or are leaving the event                                                                     0330 223 2844
                                                                                                                                             Medical/ Emergency
WALKING THROUGH THE NIGHT (DO NOT WALK ALONE!)
If you are continuing on the route through the night please ensure you:                                                                      0330 223 2849
•   Do not walk/run alone. Try and get into groups of at least two                                                                           Make sure you add these
•   Have a head torch on at all times                                                                                                        numbers into your phone
•   Only stop at pit stops
•   Inform EVENT CONTROL if you are leaving the event

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
Please call EVENT CONTROL in the event of a medical emergency or route issue. Make sure you add the numbers above to your mobile contacts.

IF YOU GET LOST
If at any time you believe you are lost please follow this procedure:
• Stop, check your map and try to work out where you are using reference points

                                                                                                                                                                       STAYING SAFE ON RACE TO KING
• Walk back to your last known point/arrow
• If you are still lost, stay where you are and call EVENT CONTROL who will guide you back onto the route

IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT OR COME ACROSS ONE
If you become a casualty yourself or come across someone else who is a casualty follow this procedure:
•   Call 999 direct if it’s a critical medical emergency
•   Apply First Aid and if possible make your way to the nearest pit stop where a medic will be on hand
•   If you cannot get to the pit stop alone, ask for help from fellow participants
•   If you still cannot make it to the pit stop, call EVENT CONTROL
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PIT STOPS
            There will be 7 Pit Stops along the 53 mile route that will give you a chance to refresh and recharge for the next stage, plus check in with the medics if you need to. We recommend
            a quick turnaround and getting back on the trail to save losing too much time.
            Pit Stop 4 will be at the same location as the overnight Basecamp, which is right alongside the route.
            NB. We don’t publish the exact locations to family and friends for health and safety reasons, due to space at these remote locations and respect of the National Trail.

            CUT OFF TIMES
            Each Pit Stop will have a specific opening and closing time that needs to be adhered to. These times are in place to ensure as a participant, you get all the support that you need along
            the route, that you get into the Basecamp in time to eat if you are staying overnight, and to allow Event Control to safely monitor and manage all participants along the route. It is
            essential that you take note of these timings as if you do not reach a Pit Stop by the cut off time, we reserve the right to remove you from the event for your safety and the safety of
            other participants.

            The closure timings are based on an average walking pace of 2.4 miles per hour and a suitable turnaround time at pit stops (c.20 minutes).

             PIT STOP                                                                       DISTANCE          DISTANCE TO NEXT PIT STOP   OPEN                        CUT OFF TIME

                                                                                    MILES              KM         MILES        KM
             Pit Stop 1                                                                  5.7           9.2          8.2        13.2       08:45 SAT                   11:30 SAT
             Pit Stop 2                                                                  13.9          22.4         4.7        7.6        09:50 SAT                   15:15 SAT
             Pit Stop 3                                                                  18.6          30           7.5        12.1       10:30 SAT                   17:30 SAT
             Pit Stop 4 / Basecamp                                                       26.2          42.1         5.7        9.1        11:30 SAT                   21:15 SAT
             Pit Stop 5                                                                  31.8          51.2         6.6        10.6       12:20 SAT (Non-Stop)        23:45 SAT (Non-Stop)
                                                                                                                                          06:40 SUN (Day 2)           09.45 SUN (Day 2)
             Pit Stop 6                                                                  38.4          61.8         8.6        13.9       13:15 SAT (Non-Stop)        03:00 SUN (Non-Stop)
                                                                                                                                          07:30 SUN (Day 2)           13:00 SUN (Day 2)
PIT STOPS

             Pit Stop 7                                                                  47            75.7         5.3        8.5        14:30 SAT (Non-Stop)        07:00 SUN (Non-Stop)
                                                                                                                                          08:45 SUN (Day 2)           17.00 SUN (Day 2)
             FINISH                                                                      52.3          84.2         –           –         15:15 SAT                   20:00 SUN
  4         (All pit stop distances are approximate and subject to change on the day).
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FOOD
Each Pit Stop will have a selection of snacks for all participants including a variety of sweet and savoury options. The selection will vary at each Pit Stop, as
summarised in the table below to outline what you can expect. At the pit stops on the second half of the route, there will be different provision for the non-stop and
overnight participants, due to different energy level requirements.

Pit Stop 4 is in the same location as the overnight Basecamp. For non-stop participants, Pit Stop 4 will have food provision for all to have before they continue along
the route. Those staying overnight at the Basecamp will have a full dinner provided, along with afternoon tea on their arrival. Those doing 2 days, but not staying
overnight, will be able to enjoy afternoon tea at the Basecamp before heading off to their hotel/B&B.

 PIT STOP                                           RUNNERS                                                                            WALKERS
  Pit Stop 1                                         Cereal Bar, Banana, Water, Squash                                                 Cereal Bar, Banana, Water, Squash
  Pit Stop 2                                         Crisps, Banana, Chocolate, Savoury Snack/Sandwich, Water, Squash, Flat Coke       Crisps, Banana, Chocolate, Savoury Snack/ Sandwich, Water, Squash
  Pit Stop 3                                         Nuts, Fruit, Flapjack, Chocolate, Sweets, Water, Squash, Hot Drinks, Flat Coke    Nuts, Fruit, Flapjack, Chocolate, Sweets, Water, Squash, Hot Drinks
  Pit Stop 4/ Basecamp                               Soups with Fresh Bread, Pasta Station, Mexican Fajitas Station, Salad Bar,        Soups with Fresh Bread, Pasta Station, Mexican Fajitas Station,
                                                     Dessert Selection.                                                                Salad Bar, Dessert Selection.
                                                     Tea/ Coffee/ Squash, Flat Coke                                                    Tea/ Coffee/ Squash

 PIT STOP                                           NON-STOP – SATURDAY/SUNDAY                                                         2 DAY INCLUDING CAMPING – SUNDAY
  Pit Stop 5                                         Loose Nuts/ Raisins, Flapjack, Cereal Bar, Water, Squash, Hot Drinks, Flat Coke   Cereal Bar, Banana, Water, Squash, Hot Drinks
  Pit Stop 6                                         Porridge or Soup & Bread, Sweets, Water, Squash, Hot Drinks, Flat Coke            Cereal Bar, Biscuits, Banana, Sweets, Water, Squash, Hot Drinks
  Pit Stop 7                                         Porridge or Soup & Bread, Banana, Sweet Snack, Water, Squash,                     Crisps, Sweet Snack, Banana, Water, Squash, Hot Drinks
                                                     Hot Drinks, Flat Coke
Please note that these items may be subject to change on the day due to stock levels.

SPORTS NUTRITION                                                                                                                       BASECAMP TIMINGS
A trusted name in sports nutrition, High5 products have been developed with and are                                                    Dinner on Saturday: From 6pm until 10pm
used by the world’s best athletes in running, cycling and triathlon. They will be providing                                            Breakfast on Sunday: From 5am
the following for walkers and runners on the event:                                                                                    Sunday start line open: From 6am until 7am

                                                                                                                                                                                                             FOOD
• Energy Drink
• Zero Electrolyte Tabs
• Recovery Drink
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DRINKS
         Don’t forget your cup...

         At Threshold we know the stars of our events are the landscapes that we pass through. We also know that these places are under more environmental pressure than ever
         before and we have a responsibility to protect them for the next generation. That is why we are making a pledge for our Threshold events to be totally free of single use
         plastic cups and cutlery from 2018 onwards – a small step on the way to reducing our environmental footprint.

         On the route, you need to have a bottle or a ‘reservoir’ on your back to keep hydrated. Water is available at each pit stop to refill, and we also offer undiluted squash and
         hot drinks at certain points along the route (along with Flat Coke for the runners). It is up to you what you top up with at the pit stops - some people stick to water, some add
         squash to their bottles or add their own electrolyte tabs or powders.

         This year, if you want to take on any of the additional drinks offered at the pit stops, and don’t want to have them in your bottle/ reservoir you will need to bring your own
         receptacle and carry it between stops. No disposable cups will be provided. If you forget your receptacle, or something happens to it during the event, we will have a limited
         supply that you will be able to purchase.
         •W  ater and squash will be provided at all Pit Stops for you to refill water bottles or hydration packs.
         • H ot drinks will be provided at Pit Stops 2,3,4,5,6 and 7
         • F lat coke will be provided to runners only at Pit Stops 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
DRINKS

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HISTORY ALONG THE COTSWOLD WAY
What landmarks await you on your epic journey?

COOPER’S HILL                                                                                   HAILES ABBEY
Home to the famous annual Cheese-Rolling event, which although was traditionally                These 13th century ruins used to be rich and elaborate buildings, home to medieval
for residents of the local village of Brockworth, now attracts participants from across the     monks. Eerily beautiful in the heart of the Cotswold countryside, it was founded by
globe. From the top of the hill a 9lb round of Double Gloucester cheese is rolled, and          Richard, Earl of Cornwall, to thank god for his survival from a shipwreck. Many then
competitors start racing down the hill after it. The first person over the finish line at the   took the same steps as you, as it became a place of pilgrimage. People believed this
bottom of the hill wins the cheese. The Sydney Morning Herald has summarised the event          was home to Holy Blood, which was later denounced by Henry VIII as a fake concoction.
as “twenty young men chasing a cheese off a cliff and tumbling 200 yards to the bottom,         The Abbey was surrendered on Christmas Eve, 1539.
where they are scraped up by paramedics and packed off to hospital.”

                                                                                                BROADWAY TOWER
DEVIL’S CHIMNEY                                                                                 Broadway Tower is where you’ll cross the finish line and it’s likely to be emotional!
One of Gloucestershire’s biggest mysteries, the chimney-shaped rock formation is
believed by some to be the home of the devil, residing deep in the ground below.                The iconic tower is the second highest point on the Cotswold escarpment and offers
A more scientific explanation of the rock’s origin is offered by the 19th Century geologist,    visitors incredible panoramic views into 16 counties. Completed in 1798, Broadway Tower
S. Buckman, who attributed its curious shape to differential erosion over many years,           was the brainchild of the 18th Century landscape designer, Capability Brown, with the
which have left a column of harder rock freestanding as the softer rock has been worn           help of architect James Wyatt.
away around it.
                                                                                                The tower boasts a diverse and fascinating history from the previous centuries, from
It remains a thought-provoking curiosity along your route to the tower and highlights           a holiday retreat for Pre-Raphaelite artists such as William Morris, to the Royal Observer

                                                                                                                                                                                             THE HISTORY OF THE COTSWOLD WAY
the remarkable range of historical landmarks on the Cotswold Way.                               Corps who took advantage of its unique location to track enemy planes over England
                                                                                                during the wars of the 20th Century.

SUDELEY CASTLE                                                                                  Incredibly, on the estate lies a nuclear bunker, a unique relic of the Cold War. The
Sudeley Castle and Gardens is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried         monitoring bunker was once part of a wider network of structures across the United
within its grounds- Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives. The castle was a        Kingdom, constructed to study and report the effects of nuclear explosions and the
base for Richard III during the Wars of the Roses and saw battle during the Civil War –         resulting radioactive fallout.
you can even spot the cannon ball hole in the Octagon Tower. Nowadays the castle is a
family residence, as well as being home to treasures from Roman times to present day.
The 1,200-acre gardens including the Knot garden, featuring a design based on a dress
worn by Elizabeth I.
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YOUR RACE ROUTE

                                    PIT STOP 1
                                    5.7 MILES
YOUR RACE ROUTE

                      RACE START
                     BIRD IN HAND
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PIT STOP 4 / BASECAMP
                            COLGATE FARM 26.2 MILES

             PIT STOP 3
             18.6 MILES

                                                                                       YOUR RACE ROUTE
PIT STOP 2
13.9 MILES

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PIT STOP 6
                                  38.4 MILES

                  PIT STOP 5
                  31.8 MILES
YOUR RACE ROUTE

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RACE FINISH
                                 BROADWAY TOWER
PIT STOP 7                           53 MILES
 47 MILES

                                                                          YOUR RACE ROUTE
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HEINEKEN – TITLE SPONSOR
HEINEKEN WELCOMES RACE TO THE TOWER PARTICIPANTS
At HEINEKEN enjoyment of life is what we’re all about and we’re committed
to delivering once in a lifetime experiences. HEINEKEN Race to the Tower is
just that. A unique opportunity that will challenge you mentally and physically.
But it’ll all be worth it. With breath-taking views along the way, a chance to
get together with colleagues, friends and family, and, of course, a nice cold beer
or cider waiting for you at the end.

Race to the Tower builds on our Wellbeing campaign which supports our
colleagues’ physical, mental and social wellbeing. We have a team of over
300 HEINEKEN colleagues taking part in the race, who are delighted to be
participating in aid of leading mental health charity Mind.

HEINEKEN is the UK’s leading cider and beer producer and the name behind
iconic drinks brands such as Strongbow, Bulmers, Heineken®, Foster’s,
Kronenbourg 1664 and Desperados, together with a full range of speciality
brands. HEINEKEN is also a passionate supporter of the great British pub and
through our Star Pubs & Bars business we own a nationwide estate of around
2,900 high quality invested pubs.

                                                                                     HEINEKEN
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Mind – TITLE CHARITY

       We’re Mind, the mental health charity.
       We believe no-one should have to face a mental health
       problem alone.

       1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem
       every year. We provide advice and support to empower
       anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We
       campaign to improve services, raise awareness and
       promote understanding.

       Each year over 130 local services help over 500,000
       people rebuild their lives and our helplines provide a
       listening ear to over 76,000 callers, empowering them
       to make informed choices about their mental health.

       We won’t stop until everyone experiencing a mental
       health problem gets support and respect.

       A huge thank you to everyone taking part in Race to
       the Tower in aid of Mind, your support will go along
       way to ensuring that we can reach those experiencing
       mental health issues when they need us most.
MIND

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THANKS TO OUR 2018 RACE TO THE TOWER PARTNERS
Our Partners are invaluable to the event and there is no doubt that we wouldn’t have got to where we are today without them.
Within this section you’ll be able to see who the organisations are that we have partnered with as well as what they’ll be doing
during the Event to help you cross that finish line.

 HIGH5                                                                 UCB                                                                 PROFEET
 HIGH5 are proud to be the official nutrition partner for the          UCB are once again extremely proud to be supporting the             Profeet have been making sure participants are ready to take on
 HEINEKEN Race to the Tower. They have over 20 years’ experience       HEINEKIN Race To The Tower competitors with free sports massage     the double marathon route along the stunning Cotswold Way.
 fuelling endurance athletes in some of the world’s toughest events.   from our student sports therapists. Our students are currently      They have been providing training tips and advice as well as 15%
 HIGH5’s innovative products help you to push your boundaries          undertaking a BSc (Hons) or FdSc Sports Therapy degree at           discount on any purchases in store to make sure you have the right

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 THANKS TO OUR 2018 PARTNERS
 and enjoy your sporting challenges more. Make sure you take           University College Birmingham. This specialist Sports Therapy       footwear on your feet to take on the challenge.
 advantage of the HIGH5 ZERO and Energy Gel’s that will be made        course integrates academic learning and the development of          Profeet specialise in custom fitting running shoes, hiking, walking
 available to you to help you push on and complete this epic 53        practical sports therapy skills to an advanced level.               and trekking shoes for active people. Their 3-step programme
 mile journey.                                                         Our students can also be found supporting a number of Threshold’s   delivers the optimum footwear solution for the best shoe for you.
 For more information on HIGH5 products and further nutrition advice   events up and down the United Kingdom.                              Biomechanical analysis, custom insoles and the right shoes to
 please visit: www.highfive.co.uk                                                                                                          ensure the perfect fit!
                                                                       www.ucb.ac.uk
                                                                       Twitter: @UCBofficial & UCBsportcourses                             Visit them in store or head to www.profeet.co.uk for more info
                                                                       Instagram: UCBsport
                                                                       Facebook: Sports Therapy Clinic at UCB

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                              weekend and two marathons to travel by foot      Are you ready? Before you take on the             invaluable; they provide us with the cars we      Team PERK!ER will be at pit stops to cheer
                              there are bound to be a few niggles that we      HEINEKEN Race to the Tower, make sure             need to provide you with the support you          you on and help refuel your body with some
                              need to keep at bay. That is why we have         your phone’s charged and your fundraising         need to take on this challenge. Our event crew    much needed nutritious energy! Their range of
                              teamed up with RockTape, providing our           page is live, so you’re ready to share your       will be driving these along the route to make     unique quinoa bars are packed with 5g of the
                              medical teams with their fantastic kinesiology   ultramarathon.                                    sure pit stops are fully stocked, basecamp is     best quality protein, are high in fibre and rich
                              tape and topical pain relief products to treat   A great way to make the most of your              ready for your arrival and you have a fantastic   in essential vitamins too. All of their delicious
                              our walkers, joggers and runners along the       marathon and bump up your fundraising             welcome to the finish line at the steps of        quinoa bars are gluten, wheat & dairy free, as
                              route and at basecamps.                          is to capture the special moments along the       Broadway Tower.                                   well as suitable for vegetarians and vegans!
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THANKS TO OUR 2018 PARTNERS

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CURE LEUKAEMIA                                                                                 NSPCC                                                       PARKINSON’S UK
Cure Leukaemia helps to bring pioneering drug and transplant treatments to blood               Every child deserves the best possible chance to rebuild    Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have
cancer patients. The charity helps finance the internationally renowned Centre for Clinical    their life after abuse. That’s why we’re here. We’re the    Parkinson’s – a brain condition that turns lives upside
Haematology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, to fund life-saving clinical            leading children’s charity fighting to end child abuse in   down, leaving a future full of uncertainty. Parkinson’s
trials to treat patients with blood cancer who have exhausted standard treatment options.      the UK and Channel Islands. Join us in the fight for        UK is here to make sure people have whatever they
Without the expert research nurses to ensure patients are constantly monitored and cared       every childhood.                                            need to take back control – from information to
for; these trials would not run and patients would miss the opportunity to access              #TeamNSPCC                                                  inspiration. We want everyone to get the best health
potentially life-saving therapies. The aim of Cure Leukaemia is to raise money to fund         www.nspcc.org.uk                                            and social care. So we bring professionals together to
more research nurses and provide world-class treatment for its patients.                                                                                   drive improvements that enable people to live life to
Website: www.cureleukaemia.co.uk                                                                                                                           the full. Ultimately, we want to end Parkinson’s. That’s
Twitter: @CureLeukaemia                                                                                                                                    why we inspire and support the international research
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CureLeukaemia                                                                                                                   community to develop life-changing treatments, faster.
Instagram: @cureleukaemia
                                                                                                                                                           And we won’t stop until we find a cure. Together we can
                                                                                                                                                           bring forward the day when no one fears Parkinson’s.
                                                                                                                                                           www.parkinsons.org.uk
                                                                                                                                                           @ParkinsonsUK

RSPCA                                                                                          SPINAL RESEARCH
Good luck to all those taking part for RSPCA as part of Team Animal this weekend!              Every day three people in the UK and Ireland
Not only will you finish an ultra marathon, but your fundraising will help us provide          will be told that they will never walk again.
vital care across England and Wales.                                                           Spinal Research is the UK’s leading charity funding         SSAFA
You are helping us achieve our vision where all animals are respected and treated with         medical research around the world committed to              Thank you to everyone who has chosen to take on this
compassion. Every year thousands of animals suffer from neglect, cruelty and abuse.            finding effective treatments for spinal cord injury         epic challenge in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces
With your help we can end their misery. We rely on voluntary fundraising and donations         that restore sensation and movement, improves               charity. We are so pleased to have you on our team.
to carry out our vital work.                                                                   quality of life and bring renewed independence              The money you raise will go a long way in supporting

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      THANKS TO OUR 2018 PARTNERS
                                                                                               to people living with paralysis.                            our Forces and their families.
It’s not too late to use your own place to fundraise for us. Join on our website or call us
on: 0300 123 0598.                                                                            “I think if I had more control of my arms I would be so      SSAFA’s support covers both regulars and reserves in
                                                                                               much more independent. Just little things like brushing     the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army
We look forward to cheering you on as you set off on your challenge! Thank you again
                                                                                               my hair.”                                                   and the Royal Air Force and their families. They are all
from all of us at RSPCA and the animals we care for.
                                                                                                Bel, injured, age 8                                        entitled to lifelong support from SSAFA, no matter how
#teamanimal
www.rspca.org.uk                                                                               Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram                  long they have served.
Twitter: @RSPCA_official                                                                       @SpinalResearch or visit www.spinal-research.org            Good luck and thank you.
Instagram: official_rspca                                                                      to get involved.
Facebook: @RSPCA                                                                                                                                           www.ssafa.org.uk

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                          challenges. This can be anything from a 5km walk, to a 9-day, 1,000 mile cycle challenge.

                          OUR EVENTS HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
                          We have over 10,000 walkers, runners and cyclists taking part every year in our public events, raising millions for UK charities.

                          FORGING GREAT TEAMS OUTSIDE OF THE BOARDROOM
                          Our events have a measurable impact on wellbeing, health, and the internal culture of a company. Entering a corporate team into one of
                          our events is a fantastic way to engage employees and clients, as well as having huge amounts of fun.

                          WE WORK WITH SOME OF THE BEST KNOWN ORGANISATIONS IN THE UK & ABROAD
                          We also create bespoke events for clients to hit a wide range of objectives. We think it’s the best job in the world.

                          Sport Relief                                     Vodafone Three Peaks Challenge                   Nokia Project Aurora
THRESHOLD CLIENT EVENTS

                          Bupa Challenge                                   Lessons For Life Big Ride for Africa             Trainline Leadership Challenge
                          If you’d like to hear more about how we could work with your company, then please contact Jamie or Will
                          on 0207 7603 1878 or email info@thresholdsports.co.uk
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MERCHANDISE
WE ARE PROUD TO LAUNCH THE OFFICIAL THRESHOLD SPORTS
SHOP THIS YEAR. VISIT THE ONLINE STORE TO ORDER YOUR KIT
OR PURCHASE FROM THE TEAM ON THE LIVE EVENTS.
www.thresholdsports.shop
2018 THRESHOLD TRAIL SERIES
                   WALK · JOG · RACE · EXPLORE

  9TH–10TH JUNE             23RD–24TH JUNE                 14TH–15TH JULY
THE COTSWOLD WAY         THE SOUTH DOWNS WAY                THE RIDGEWAY

            REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ONLINE FOR 2019 DATES
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