May 2010 Gilead Fun Run... Get involved!

Come along to run (or walk!) just for fun or to raise sponsorship as well if you can!

It will take place on Saturday 22nd May at 12.00. If you wish to get sponsors you may, to raise funds for Gilead Foundations. However if you wish to join in and raise funds for another cause that is OK with us. Admission to the Run is free. Please contact us by phone or e-mail by May 1st if you wish to take part in the run.

MAP OF THE ROUTE ON DARTMOOR

Please could you arrive by 11.30 in order to register. The start of the Run is at the small car park next to Rowtor. The Ordinance Survey reference is approximately 597922. OS Explorer Map OL28. The starting point can be easily reached from Okehampton in about ten minutes. Follow Station Road up the hill from Okehampton and follow the road onto Dartmoor, passing over the A30. Follow the road past Okehampton Camp and continue up towards Rowtor where you will find a small parking site/lay-by which is the start of the Run.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW? The Run is approximately six and a half miles long. The first half of the route will involve some quite steep gradients as the track rises to its highest point at Okement Hill. The second half will be mainly downhill back to the finish which is at the same position as the start. Water will be available at the half way point. There will be stewards on the course with Walky-Talkies in case of problems. The Run is being undertaken with the permission of the Dartmoor National Park Authority.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

1. Contact us by May 1st if you want to take Part

2. Arrive by 11.30am to register

3. Run starts at 12.00am

4. No changing or toilet facilities at site.

5. Fancy dress may be worn!