ToroCSC

Toro CSC - HOTH

18th / 19th AUGUST 2012

Now Including A New 6 Hour Race

Looking for a new challenge?

The Hell On The Humber 12 Hour Endurance Race could be just the challenge  you need! The event sees competitors facing the weather, fatigue and sleep  deprivation in their bid to travel the longest distance possible in 12 hours of  continuous running, marching and walking with the clock and their own minds  and bodies to beat.

The race takes place on a closed, traffic free 4 mile circuit on the World famous  Humber Bridge, taking competitors over the bridge twice every lap, only leaving  to pass through the admin and support area where nutrition and water is  supplied along with access to toilet facilities, your support kit or crew and  medical facilities should you need them. You couldn't ask for a better event  venue, from the bridge you have amazing views of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,  with an often fantastic sun set and sun rise, but be warned, when the weather  turns there's nowhere to hide, the wind and rain can slow even the strongest of competitors to a crawl...

There are prizes for the top 3 male and female competitors, top extreme tab and top team covering the greatest distance in the 12 hours, but the event isn't really about competing against other people, it's about competing against yourself and whatever nature throws in your way, pushing yourself to complete the 12 hours and enjoying the reward of personal accomplishment and achievement, doing something many only dream of. Whether you run, march, walk or crawl, whether you're male or female, 20 or 100, whether entering as an individual or part of a team, and whether you complete 4 miles or 40 miles, everyone who finishes is a winner.

Individual Race
As the name suggests this is quite simply you against the clock and the elements, you have 12 hours and go for as long as you can in that time, you'll be assigned an admin area where you'll be able to pitch a small tent to store your supplies, waterproofs, spare clothing and shoes and special nutrition requirements, or just to sit or have a quick nap if you want. You can keep going or take as many rests as you like in the admin area.

Team Race
Teams of three can enter the event, teams can be all male, all female or mixed, the only rule being that at least one member of the team must be on the route at all times. Each team will again be assigned an admin area for storage and rest.

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be at the race start and finish next to the competitor admin areas, you'll pass through once each lap and log your progress as well as access any facilities you need. There will emergency nutrition to keep you going through the event along with energy drinks and water, all available at the Race HQ. There will also be a medic on duty at the Race HQ to check on any blisters or other injuries. Full toilet facilities will also be available at Race HQ and you'll also be able to take a seat and a drink and have a talk to other competitors and race crew if you require.

Support Crew
Teams or individuals are welcome to bring a support crew, somebody to look after their nutritional needs or medical requirements, or just to give moral support throughout the event. Support crews will need to be registered with the event crew to access the admin areas and will be able to access all areas of the Race HQ, Admin Areas and control zone up to the bridge, support crews will not be allowed on to the course with the exception of team medics.

Prizes and Awards
Individual: Male and Female competitors completing the furtherst distance in the 12 hours
Team: 3 person team, male, female, or mixed completing the furthest distance in the 12 hours
T shirts will be presented to all finishers

Nutrition
The Event Crew will provide all participants with access to water, energy drinks, bananas and energy gels at the aid station, they will also be handing out pies and pasties in the early hours to help you keep going. Other than this you're advised to take care of your own nutrition, you'll need a lot of aclories to keep you going and only you know what works for you and what doesn't. You'll be allowed to keep your personal nutrition in your admin area and access it when you pass each loop, or carry it with you. If you want to order a pizza for delivery to you on the route, the event crew will be happy to look after it for you until you reach the turn point. Remember! the event will be taking place in the summer and you will sweat - fluid and salt replacement is essential!

Breakfast
As part of your entry Mrs B's Woodland Cafe which is based at the Humber Bridge Visitor Centre will be providing every finisher with a bacon, sausage or egg sandwich and a choice of tea and coffee. You'll need to book your breakfast request with the race team 1 week before the race and the cafe team will have your breakfast waiting for you at the finish line.

Parking
There will be free on site car parking for all competitors and spectators, the competitor car park will be locked and secured 9pm - 7am

Spectators
Spectators are welcome on site for the duration of the event, though with the exception of medics and event staff only competitors will be allowed on the main part of the bridge route. Car parking for competitors will be secured at 9pm and opened again at dawn, but there will be a spectators parking area which allows them to come and go without restriction.Mrs B's Woodland Cafe will be open until 9pm and spectators will be able to purchase food, drinks and ice cream to keep their strength up while they watch you do the hard work.

Charity Runners
This is not a charity event, however we encourage runners who wish to raise money for a charity or worthy cause by participating to do so, and where possible we will do all we can to support you with free publicity or anything else we can reasonably provide.


Entry:
You can pay for your entry by card using the secure payment system, or cheque if you prefer. For both options please complete the online registration to book your place, simply close the payment page if you would prefer paying by cheque.

Please completed medical and medication details accurately and honestly, these will be kept secure and only accessed by the event crew and the medical team, all details will be deleted after the event.

Individual: £36.50
Team: £109.50


What do you get for your entry fee?

Race entry - Race T Shirt - Medical Support - Event Support - Energy Drinks - Bananas & Gels - Toilet Facilities - Online Results - Breakfast
The satisfaction of knowing you've completed a tough 12 hours


Want To Go Extreme?

If you want even more of a challenge why not take Hell On The Humber to the extreme with the EXTREME TAB! Same course, same time, same rules, same entry fee, just the small matter of a 25Kg pack which you'll have to carry for the duration of the event. TAB is a military term meaning Tactical Advance To Battle, soldiers covering long distances on foot, running and marching while carrying carrying their heavy equipment are said to be "Tabbing" - With the exception of Marines who for reasons best known to themselves prefer the term "Yomping"

All participants must be aged 20 or over.

Want to be a HOTH finisher?

You can't just turn up to hell On The Humber and claim a t shirt and the coveted finisher status... You have to jump through a few of our hoops first...
1. You can't withdraw from the race before 6am.
2. You must complete 1 lap, run or walk, in every 3 hour period of the race.

Simples - Right?


Entries go live in January 2012 and places will be limited for the 2012 event. For more information or to pre book a place please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pre Registration opens on Friday 26th August 2011 - Those on the pre registration list will receive advance notice and access to entries when they go live.

Reality Check!!!

Running, walking or Tabbing for 12 hours isn't easy! You'll burn a lot of calories, sweat gallons and push your body and mind to the limits, with hard physical effort and sleep deprivation, and in the early hours of the morning when you're crossing the bridge in the dark with nothing to distract you and nobody to talk to the demons will creep in and give you every excuse in the world to quit. You can run, walk, tab, and even take a break for an hour and sleep in your tent,  but make sure you know what you're getting yourself in to before you sign up and expect a physically and mentally demanding 12 hours!

 


Looks Like Heaven - Feels Like Hell!