Thanks to all who braved some pretty tough conditions. We'll back with Stinger 7 in 2012.
The event consists of a great 5 km run through the attractive
Newnham Park woodlands, then a fast, exciting 20 km ride through
Newnham's awesome off road trails and finally the 3 km boggy, wet,
traumatic Stinger run which will be etched on your soul for years to
come. See you at the start line for what will be a tough race!
On the upside you will be surrounded by the excellent facilities of
Newnham Park including hardstanding car parking, hot food, toilets,
refreshments, souvenir mug for all finishers and trophies/prizes for top
3 in each cat.
Race Categories:
Solo Categories
Men (18+)
Women (18+)
Veteran Men (40+)
Veteran Women (40+)
Relay Categories (1 runner + 1 rider)
Male Pairs (18+)
Female Pairs (18+)
Mixed Pairs (18+)
Entry Information
This event is now full. There will be no on the day entries
Event Info
The start/finish and parking are based at Newnham
Park Shooting Ground. Take B3416 from Plymouth to Plympton and signs for
Lee Moor and Newnham Park. After passing through Newnham Industrial
estate turn left to Newnham Park and Lee Moor and then next left into
Newnham Park Shooting Ground....follow stone track for 1 mile, park, get
your number run and and ride...simple. PL7 5BN is the postcode but Sat
Nav for this area is very unreliable.
Registration and course recognition will open at 0900 and close at 1030 with all categories starting their race at 1100.
Course update....Things are pretty wet and the Stinger run is particularly wet....with a big long and steep climb to really upset you....get some good tread on your Stinger footwear-you're gonna need it!
Kit
The first run (5k) is a mix of trails with some well
surfaced and some a little more muddy (especially if it's wet). The bike
course is 6.5k with 3 laps, the bike route is all offroad and designed
to be not overly technical to keep the strong runners in with a shout,
there are some bits that a novice would describe as technical so if in
doubt hop off your bike and use those running legs.. The final run (3k)
has a bit of everything and will only be revealed on the day....but do
not wear your most prized Asics trail shoes unless you want to be in the
shop on Monday for a new pair. The Stinger is meant to be challenging
but fun and all finishers will receive the prized Stinger mug.
You
must have a suitable mountain bike and helmet for the Bike section.
Helmets must be securely fastened before you mount the bike. A
disclaimer will need to be sgined by all competiors at registration
A safe transition area will be available for all your kit storage.
Electronic scoring will be in place but your number will need to be visible on the front of your bike and you body on each lap.