Join us on an exhilarating 47-mile journey from Cromer to Hunstanton, where participants will embark on a thrilling race against time to reach the finish line before the sun sets. This charity event promises not only a physically challenging experience but also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
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Cost: The entry fee is £40 with a further agreement to raise a minimum of £150.
Walking for the Foundation also entitles you to a number of fundraising incentives, as follows:
Starting Point: Cromer
Finishing Point: Hunstanton
Distance: 47 miles in 16hrs 36mins
Sunrise: 04.43hrs
Sunset: 21.20hrs
Race Against the Clock: The challenge is set – can you reach Hunstanton before the sun bids farewell for the day? Participants will navigate through scenic routes along the Norfolk Coastal Path, facing the ticking clock as they strive to complete the course and make a difference in the community. This event takes place 5 days prior to the summer solstice and will see the allocated time for this challenge set at 16hrs and 36min.
Extraction: due to the nature of this challenge, there will be dedicated check points and participants will need to stay within the timings allocated, otherwise we may be forced to extract you from a section, or from the challenge.
Purpose: Beyond the physical feat, the “Race Against the Sun” is a fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting a noble cause. Every step you take brings us closer to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Community Sports Foundation, supporting disabled and disadvantaged people in Norfolk.
How to Participate:
Why Join?
Get Involved:
Whether you’re a participant, a supporter, or a sponsor, there are various ways to get involved in the “Race Against the Sun” charity event. Together, we can make a significant difference and brighten the lives of those in need.
Join us for an unforgettable race where every step counts! Together, let’s outrun the sun and illuminate the path to a brighter future.
Travel & Parking:
For those taking part, we have an early morning transfer option available from Hunstanton, transfers will depart Hunstanton at 03.15am.
This is a pre-booked service, with limited spaces available on a first-come, first served basis. If you would like to book yourself on, please complete the booking form on sign up, the cost is £5.
Parking at this time can be along the roadside, in line with local parking restrictions alternatively parking can be found at one of the nearby public car parks.
Kit List:
Each walker will be provided with an official challenge t-shirt.
You may need to invest in kit and equipment. We recommend visiting Go Outdoors, as you will be eligible for charity discount on most purchases.
We also recommend you wear the clothing you plan to wear on the event in your training walks, to ensure you are comfortable in them.
Use any nutrition products in your training if you have not used them before (such as gels) as they have been known to react in different ways with people.
Training:
We would advise that you build up your training with regular 6-mile walks, progressing to longer distances. Walking sections of the route in the build-up to the challenge is also very useful; you’ll experience different surfaces that you will encounter en route.
Enter the Race Against the Sun this year and you could win executive tickets for a Canaries fixture, courtesy of Coastal Construction.
The lucky winner drawn from anyone that signs-up to a challenge event in 2024, will receive four tickets for a home fixture in Coastal Construction’s executive box next season.
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Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, we are unable to allow dogs to take part, with the exception of assistance dogs.
All proceeds raised from the event will support the Foundation’s work with disadvantaged and disabled people across Norfolk. Take a look at how the charity changes lives here.
Of course! On the entry form, please let us know who’d you’d like to walk with, and we’ll ensure you are in the same group.
To change any of your details after signing up, please contact us.
We look at this on a case-by-case scenario. Speak to us, and we will help find the best solution.
Yes. See our offline fundraising form here. We will communicate how to send the money after the event.
We do not allow our participants to run the event. This is non-competition event. The event is fully supported, and all our timings for event support are based on walking pace.
Yes, toilets are available at start and finish locations, along with each refreshment station. There are also a number of additional public toilets on the route.
To sign up to the event, you must be 18 or over. Any under 18s will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Our Coastal Challenges are – to state the obvious – a challenge. However, with the right amount of training, you should be successful in completing the challenge. If you’d like a bespoke training plan or suggested training walking routes to help you prepare, please get in touch.
If you have never completed a walking event with us before, we suggest trying a shorter distance first; you can always sign up to the longer challenges next year!
Please see the routes tab above to see our estimated finish times. Due to health and safety reasons, there will be cut off times at each rest stop and finishing area.
Of course. Encourage you friends and family to wave you off at the start line and welcome you home at the finish line.
Yes. As part of your entry fee, we will provide you with all the food and drink you’ll need to get round. All dietary requirements will be catered for, and you can specify these on your entry form.
Please see our equipment list section.
A full risk assessment has been completed for the challenge, and all walkers will be issued with a copy and asked to sign a consent form.
All marshals will have first-aid equipment with them. If you use specific medication, we strongly recommend you carry it with you.
These events would not be possible without our volunteers. If you’d like to get involved with any of our events, please contact us.
what3words is a great tool to find our rest stop locations and know you are all on track; in the worst case, it’ll help our support teams find you if you get lost! We will give all our walkers the what3words locations for all our rest stops.
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