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The start, finish and intermediate checkpoints on each day are given below. An outline map of the route is here.
Any updates to the route will be dated at the top of each sheet. Changes made on that update will be in green, and these changes will then revert to black on any subsequent update. Updates will be listed in "What's New"
Prefixes of the checkpoints indicate the following:
| "RC" | A Race Checkpoint where a tweed tally must be collected |
| "SC" | A Safety Checkpoint where departure into/arrival out of a cross country section of the route will be logged |
| "SD" | The start of a day |
| "ED" | The end of a day |
All checkpoints must be passed through in the order given and the competitor logged in and out. The baton must be shown at each checkpoint and your number given to the checkpoint staff. Equipment checks will be carried out at all outgoing Safety Checkpoints and at other checkpoints at the discretion of their staff.
Except where noted, the event is continuous.
If there appears to be any discrepancy between the grid reference and the description of a checkpoint given, please contact us for clarification.
If you are new to the Challenge you may find the following notes helpful:
| Keep the baton (tweeds) and your first aid kit somewhere handy for inspection. A great deal of time can be lost searching for one or both in the depths of pockets/rucksacks | |
| At checkpoints where you are making a transition, get your crew to contact the staff and get all equipment checks etc over so that you can leave without delay if you want to | |
Checkpoints for each day are below:
| Day 1 | Wednesday 5 May |
| Day 2 | Thursday 6 May |
| Day 3 | Friday 7 May |
| All Days | Logistical Arrangements |
Routecards in various formats can be dowloaded here: