There is free camping and meals at the race venue for volunteers so bear that in mind if you aren’t local and would like to make a weekend of it! No need to book or let us know, just come along and follow the signs/marshals and once settled in come to our race stores.

IF you are coming to the race venue to check in first, then our race stores area is the place you need to go to - this is the marquee in the campervan field, ‘behind’ the rugby clubhouse. what3words location You can also just go straight to the checkpoint location at the planned time and don’t necessarily NEED to come to the venue first!

Linchmere Common CP

Google maps link; https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jiww8TRUHs6cvTrNA

Postcode GU27 3QZ  will get you near the location, and the what 3 words ref is  mammals.functions.heartburn  

It is about 25 mins drive from the race venue.

The checkpoint is set up in the big layby parking area by the kissing gate entrance to Linchmere Common. (please set it up near the gateway IN to the common, so the runners have to run along road 20m to get to the checkpoint and not at the point they join the road)

  • Aim to arrive at CP location to set up for 6 am please

  •  The CP supplies & equipment should arrive around 6am if coming separately

  • 1st runner should be about 7am

  • Last runner is around 8.30am.  You can use the timing link on the results page to see how many more runners are left to come to the CP, and phone race timing via the number on your contacts sheet to enquire RE any outstanding runners etc etc

  • RETIRING RUNNERS

    • Collect their timing dibber from them and keep safe as we need them back!

    • Call through via contacts sheet to organise pick up for them if they ned it

    • TEXT Gordon with their race number telling him they’ve dropped out - IMPORTANT - we need to know their whereabouts / status in the event

  • Event Crew T-shirts, Hi Viz & Event contacts sheet are in the CP supplies that are brought out to you. If you need re-supply, have queries or emergencies the phone numbers you need are on there.

 Nicky normally comes round to help get the CP's set up so she will show you the ropes and the plan!

The race uses the PURPLE ‘Tail’ permanent way-markers for the Trail, and runners come down the track from the other side of the road, cross the road to the CP and go through the gate into Linchmere Common - they are heading WEST.

Plus, don’t forget - we like to give our helpers FREE ENTRY to next years race! If you would like to run in next years Serpent Trail then email Tom ( tom@freedom-racing.co.uk ) and we can get you added to a race as thanks for your help in coming to be part of the event and encouraging and looking after all the runners so well! :-)