2013
*BREAKING NEWS*
2013 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN
EARLY BIRD ENTRY OF £25 BEFORE 31ST MAY 2012
On 23rd February 2013 WRB shall again be hosting the ‘Born to Run’ Ultra Marathon along routes 4 and 47 of the National Cycle Network, including magnificent views across Loughor Estuary to the Gower Peninsula. The race distance is 40 miles and has been increased after considering feedback and securing a permanent race HQ. Course profile and route shall be available as soon as RD gets off injury bench and accurately recces the course. Entries are now open.
- Places are limited to 100 and there will be an entrance fee of £30 which will include amongst other things race support, goody bag (judged by many to be the best goody bag ever) and a beer at the end. It is felt that accepting this higher number of entries, whilst allowing for more runners, will not affect the personal touch which we feel is so important.
- Entries accepted by post or by email (form must be signed and scanned). Contact @ wrbfitnessandevents@gmail.com for BACS details if required.
- It shall be communicated on here and to participants when the race is full.
- Expenses per participant shall be high with the runner’s enjoyment, a memorable goody bag and safety being of paramount importance.
Hi,
How far is this ultra and is there a time limit?
It looks good
Thanks
Phil
Phil I shall update the page after, it is 37 miles and there is a 4.5 hour halfway cut off. Entries are starting to come in so let me know asap as there are only 40 places available.
oh, go on then!
Welcome aboard Hipps
Sounds good – should fit in with my plans for 2012 whcih will climax (hopefully) in the Spartathlon in September. Please can you include me is there an entry form?
Hi Kevin
Spartathlon sounds great. I am aiming for GUCR next year.
The link for the entry form is on the page, no online entry unfortunately. Will have to do it by post. If you can’t find it let me know and I will email you a copy.
All the best.
Safe running.
Kevin you need to get your entry in asap if still interested. If you still wish to enter online we can arrange BACS payment as a few runners have done.
Regards
Matt
Hi – a buddy and I are interested in doing this race neither of us having done an ultra before. Would this be a good starting one?
Ok I’ve just done my entry – it’s in the post!
Hold me a space please
Hi
I would say yes. Although you will find shorter ones I don’t think you will find much flatter, less undemanding routes, plus if the worst came to the worst, which I’m sure it wont, you could pull out at the half way point. On top of this you get a free pint and a buffet in the bar afterwards.
Look forward to seeing you. Entries are really picking up now so if you do fancy it get your forms off asap.
Matt
Hi Matt,
Thanks for that – that was all the encouragement i needed really! Entry was posted late last night should be with you tomorrow.
http://marcusbosano.blogspot.com/
Cheers,
Marcus
Brilliant Marcus, look forward to seeing you, are you local? Is your friend interested too?
Safe running.
Matt
Hi,
I live in Cheltenham, not sure about my mate yet (http://twitter.com/stoddy38). Will chase him up today!!
Cheers,
Marcus
Hi Marcus
I don’t want to push him but your mate said he was sending his entry weeks ago and have not yet recieved it. If he definitely wants to participate he will have to get it sorted soon. If not no worries but don’t want him to miss out if he does want in.
Regards
Matt
do you need volunteers for marshalling, my mate stuart howells is running, would be nice to support him and support running
Definitely Keith, will put you down now. Will let you know more nearer the time.
Thanks
Matt
Keith Stuart is still hoping to do this, are you still able to help out on the day. Many thanks
Hi, how old must you be to run the race? I am 16 going on 17.
Sorry Olivia UKA rules state a minimum age requirement of 20 for ultra participation. Hope to see you at another WRB event in the future though.
are you full up yet?
Hi Jamie
Only half full at the moment but am sending reminder emails to long list of ‘interested parties’ this week. I would predict that at the very latest it will be full by October when the London Marathon ballot results are released.
Hope you can make it.
Regards
Matt
Matt, what’s it like under foot? Tarmac, trail, etc?
Cheers
Matt
I wil be posting my entry off to you today (21 Nov 2011) looking forward to it, can you recommend any accomodation close by?
Regards
Emmett Graham
Hi Emmett
There is a premier travel inn within 5 minutes drive. Can’t go wrong in my book. Pemberton I believe it is called. If that is not sufficient let me know what sort of thing you do want ok.
Look forward to getting your application.
Matt
Hello,
Just wanted to check there are still places?
Dave
Yes Dave but filling fast now
I know I’m really late but was wondering if there are any spaces left?
Many thanks,
Matt
Yes Matt if your quick. Give me your details and will reserve a place for 10 days
Hi there
I sent a letter with entry form a couple of weeks ago along with cheque, and I have not received any response, nor has the cheque been cashed, can you update me
Regards
Emmett graham
Will this event be held again in 2013/14 by any chance? Quite interested in doing it but not this year..
Lucy
Lucy have been relatively happy with uptake for my first event so will definitely put it on next year too, probably be something on lster in year too….
Is there still places available for this years race? This would be a good one to warm up for the Oner.
Thanks
Yes Tony I am happy to take up to 40 entries. There are 4 that I know of that are on route so still a few places available if you are keen. Let me know you are definitely entering and I will reserve you a place.
Matt
Hi Matt,
I hope all is well with you. Not long till the big day now!
A quick question: my crew (my good lady wife) may not be able to make it now, which puts my refuelling plans in disarray. I was just wondering if you can tell me a) what type of fluids will be available at the 5 mile stations; b) what type of food will be available at the half way point. I don’t really want to carry much more than a bottle of water and some fruit & nut, but may have to consider a rucksack if need be.
I’m really looking forward to the event now, and have been revelling in these cold, sunny days – perfect for long runs.
All the best,
Dave Mc
Dave wont be exactly half way point mate, about 16.5 and 25.5 miles, I can have anything you want there just leave it with us clearly labelled at beginning. Will be flapjacks and banas there too. Other stations will be water only and will let you know precise locations of them in race pack.
Hope this helps.
Cheers for the info. That’s very helpful. I’ll make sure I’m there with my bits labelled up. This will be my first ultra, so not sure how it all works. All the best, Dave
I see that the race is full. Do you have a waiting list for cancellations?
Have emailed you Karen.
What a great new race for South Wales – I can see this race growing year on year. Well done to all that finished, you all seemed to be a great bunch, all the photos from the race are now on my website http://www.sportysnaps.com, hope to see you all next year
Martin
Matt – thanks to you and all your Marshalls for an amazing day, it was well run, very friendly and supportive, congrats on a job very well done, and considering it’s the first time over marathon distance it must also be a PB
Matt – Count me in for next year – Emmett
Will be a pleasure having you on board again Emmett.