FAQs. Answered

When is the event?

The challenge takes place between Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May 2012, starting from Richmond-Upon-Thames in South West London and finishing in Brighton.

Your exact start time will be confirmed by the event organisers closer to the time and will be based according to your predicted finishing time.

How do I apply for a place?

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You can apply as an individual or as a team. Please note you will need to pay the relevant registration fee (below) by debit/credit card when you apply.

Registration fees

• £75 (individuals)
• £225 (3-man team)
• £300 (4-man team)
• £350 (5-man team)
• £375 (6-man team)

Upon completing your registration, you will receive a fundraising pack and training guide from The Hunger Project (we are preparing this to send out during January 2012).

How much money do I have to raise?

You will need to pledge to raise a minimum of £375 for The Hunger Project, £100 of which must be received by The Hunger Project six weeks prior to the event.

We will support you in this by providing you with a comprehensive fundraising guide and newsletters with lots of useful hints and tips. And if you raise the target of £375 you will receive a fantastic ‘Team Hunger’ T-Shirt.

Everyone participant who raises £1000 net of Gift Aid will receive two complimentary tickets to our World Hunger Day Celebrations at The Royal Albert Hall on 28 May.

What difference will my sponsorship make?

The London to Brighton Challenge alongside Moonriders makes up a large part of our event fundraising for The Hunger Project in 2012.

Your support will go a huge way to give those in developing world a hand-up!

• £20 supplies one family with seeds and fertiliser.
• £30 suppliers one family with proper tools to plant and harvest their crops
• £65 provides two months of nutritional supplements for the nursery school meal programme at one of our epicentres
• £160 provides a series of training programmes on using food processing equipment and techniques to preserve and store food for the dry season
• £300 provides enough money to start a small scale irrigation project to support rural women farmers
• £600 supplies small farmers with tools and training for cultivation in community growing schemes
• £1200 provides basic foodbank supplies to ensure a community begins a food security programme (sacks, storage racks and fumigation)
• £1800 enables an entire epicentre community to purchase a range of food processing equipment

What’s included?

• Event doctor, medics and experienced event response team.
• Event information pack.
• Support walkers, marshals and vehicles en-route.
• Manned checkpoints and water/snack stops every 12.5km.
• Volunteer physios at hot meal stops.
• Hot food at 50km and 75km.
• Brunch on Brighton seafront.
• Baggage transfer (London to Brighton).
• Finishers pack.
• Full support from Team Hunger & The Hunger Project (see below).

What kind of support will The Hunger Project give me?

When you join ‘Team Hunger’ you will be supported throughout your entire event experience.

In addition to our initial fundraising pack, we’ll send you regular newsletters with tips to help you prepare for the big day. And if that isn’t enough, we will be there for you on the day participating throughout as well as offering you a well-deserved congratulation at the end of the event.

Am I fit enough?

There’s no denying it – this is a tough challenge by anyone’s standards. It will be physically and emotionally demanding. You will have to combat fatigue and tiring limbs as you battle through the challenge.

You will need to prepare, but we will issue a training plan when you register to assist your preparation for the event. Please read the training advice carefully. The more comfortable you are with walking long distances for sustained periods the more comfortable and enjoyable you will be on the challenge.

What do I need to carry?

You are responsible for your personal items on the event. An equipment and clothing list will be available to download in November 2011 from the participants area on the London 2 Brighton website. |

You will need a daypack (circa 30 litres) to carry the recommended personal items throughout the event including wet weather gear, warm clothing, water, snacks, sun protection, personal first aid kit, and personal items.

You will be issued with a walker safety pack including maps.

There will be a baggage transfer service from the start in London to the finish line in Brighton for a single piece of baggage not exceeding 50litres/10kg. Participants who retire from the challenge will be responsible for claiming their baggage at the finish line.

How old do I need to be?

You must be 17 years or over on the date of the event (12 May 2012) to enter the London 2 Brighton Challenge.

Why do you only accept 3, 4, 5, or 6 man teams?

For safety reasons the event organisers, Action Challenge, encourage team entries.

Individuals registering to the event will be allocated to a pre-determined pace group and support team. Don’t worry, we can try and team you up with members from of our core team who will be mostly be in the 24/30 hour category!

If you are a team of more than six, Action Challenge can accommodate you – and will be able to offer additional incentives – email info@london2brightonchallenge.com| for further details.

What happens if I can no longer take part?

If you or one of your team mates withdraw on medical grounds you will receive a full refund of any registration fee paid (on supply of a medical certificate).

Team members can be substituted until 31 Mar 2012 on payment of an administration fee of £25. Beyond this time changes will be subject to a new registration (£75).

If your team size drops below three due to a cancellation your team will be required to walk as part of the individual entries with pace walkers for safety reasons.

How do I choose my start/pace time?

On the registration form you will be asked to nominate your (or your team’s) pace preference:

• Sub 20 hour
• 24 hour
• 30 hour

You will be allocated an official start time in your pre-departure pack which will be issued in Spring 2012 and this will contain details of the joining process and start times.

What happens if I get injured?

If you are injured while training we recommend you contact your GP or a specialist sports injury clinic. They will be able to advise you if you are fit enough to take part. If you do need to withdraw you will need to notify the event organisers, Action Challenge, as soon as possible. Please also let The Hunger Project know that you will not be taking part.

If you get injured during the challenge, you will be supported by roaming medics and an experienced event crew who will be on-hand to help you out if needed.

Further questions

If you have any further questions that aren’t answered here, then get in touch with Mark at The Hunger Project on 07595 222 354 or email mark.speirs@thp.org

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