DON’T FORGET
EVERYONE LOVES A RIVER CROSSING
EXPERIENCED RUNNERS ONLY
An out and back race to the summit of one of the Cheviots highest points. This is early Jan so you’ll need to tackle whatever the weather throws at you. Previous years have had snow, sleet, bogs, high winds and always a little bit of special sauce thrown in. When you get back you get dunked in a river and then warmed up with a hot soup.
Iconic scenery such as Reaveley Hill, Cunyan Crags, Dunmoor, Hedgehope and a bit of the dreaded Comb Fell. Hosted at Ingram cafe which is a prime location for coffee, cakes and all things designed to destroy diets.
WHEN?
Sunday
8TH JAN 2023
WHERE?
Ingram cafe
NE66 4LT
HOW MUCH?
£33
+£2 Non-Aff.
ENTRY INCLUDES
Mug, hot soup
Cold
Route for The Winter Wipeout Half Marathon
Sticking to the 2022 route with a savage kick in the tail. The course follows an out & back route that heads to the summit of Hedgehope and returns via the same route. The course will be waymarked with arrows and pin markers.
Event Info
When
Sunday 6th Jan 2024
Where
Ingram cafe, Ingram, Northumberland, NE66 4LT
What is the distance?
It’s roughly a half marathon. The terrain makes it feel further.
There will be a large safety team out in the hills to make sure you are looked after no matter what the weather.
How much?
Standard distance: £33
(Additional £2 if you are not a member of a UKA affiliated running club.)
Entry includes a custom mug in to which we will pour some steaming hot soup to bring you back round to life.
There are no refunds or deferrals available for this event.
Event Schedule
07:00 – Registration opens at cafe. Cafe will also be opening for food and drink.
09:00 – Registration closes
09:15 – Compulsory Safety Briefing (start line outside cafe)
09:30 – Start of The Winter Wipeout!
Parking
Ample free parking is available on site. This is on a nearby field. For those in campervans or just hardy tent lovers, you are welcome to stay the night before if you require.
Registration
Registration will take place at Ingram cafe. Be aware that your nostrils may well fill aromas of coffee and bacon goodness. Toilet facilities are available on site. Registration will be outdoors so please be prepared with appropriate clothing. We will have hand sanitisers on site if needed.
The route is fully marked but having some prior knowledge is a great advantage.
Difficulty
Ultimately it is just a run and you can approach it as you see fit. We advise that this run is for experienced people as the environment and terrain can be unforgiving. Dry, hard winters are preferable but you’re more likely to experience very wet conditions.
Cut-Off Times
There are no cut-off times for this race. As long as you are not crawling on your hands and knees and stopping for a picnic we will be waiting for you.
Required Kit
Please wear suitable clothing that will handle the potential weather conditions. The climate can change dramatically in a short space of time. For footwear we highly recommend off road/trail shoes.
Mandatory kit is shown below:
- Enough fluid for 2 hours of running
- Emergency whistle
- Waterproof top
- Hat and gloves
- Mobile phone
Dropping Out
Should you drop out of the race can you let one of the marshals know. If we don’t have you recorded as finishing the race or pulling out then we will need to locate you.
No Dogs
This is bird rearing land so please do not bring a dog. Also, our insurance does not allow competitors with dogs.
Results
2022 – Results here
2020 – Results here
2019 – Results here
2018 – Results here
2017 – Results here