Something Wild Festival (5k to marathon trail races, swim runs, sea swims)

Question 1

Where can we park and where do we meet for the Rock Hard Sea Swim?

Accepted Answer

Where do we meet for tthe Rock Hard Coast swim and where does the swim end?

You can park at the festival field (Cove Camping) and walk to the start, which is at the foot of the Thurlestone car park steps about 1.5 miles from the festival field.

We will meet in the car park at Thurlestone and then register on South Milton beach at the far end at the foot of the steps. https://what3words.com/cavalier.serves.loaders

If you haven't paid for parking at the festival site, she will need to do so, unless you're staying over, in which case it's included in the weekender ticket. The swim finishes at Inner Hope on the slipway. https://w3w.co/unfilled.cheese.panel

Question 2

Is the communal meal  vegan friendly and how can i book tickets for Friday or Sunday?

Accepted Answer

The meals will be served in the Circus Tent at 7pm and will consist of vegan friendly tacos. There will be an adjacent bar with paid for alcoholic and non alcoholic drunks available.

Catering will be provided by our experienced and wonderful caterer Alice. Meal time will start at 7pm until 8pm but please try to be there for the 7pm start. Meals will be served in an informal self serve arrangement. Cutlery and plates will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

How do I book?

Through our website. You can add this to your booking at the time of booking your weekend or event tickets at the end of the booking process.

Question 3

Do I need to buy a weekend ticket?

Accepted Answer

Weekend tickets are for people who want to stay over and camp (1 to 3 nights inclusive). This includes parking and access to teh speaker's evening, live music and cafes/bars.

Prices are per head but are reduced for children.

Question 4

Where is the festival field?

Accepted Answer

It's here https://w3w.co/cabs.photos.stray

Question 5

Can I swim skins for the swim run and coastal sea swim?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. Many people prefer to swim skins in swim runs in particular, as long as you do not overheat or unzip yopur swim run/tri suit.

Question 6

what is the kit list?

Accepted Answer

Kit List ultra, marathon and half marathon (No special kit is required for the 5k and 10k except for a collapsible cup)

Map of route on device

Trail shoes

£20 cash

Energy snack of choice

Min 250ml water

Seamed water resistant jacket

Mobile phone

Collapsible or hydro cup

Sun cream! (optional)

Question 7

what is the route for the ultra?

Accepted Answer

A lap of the marathon followed by a lap of the 10k.

Question 8

How can I pay for parking separately?

Accepted Answer

You can add parking to your booking by clicking on the link within your event booking confirmation email (please also check your junk folder for this) and then adding parking from the merchandise option.

Question 9

How does the swim run work in terms of laps, transition etc?

Accepted Answer

You start by running the 400m approximately to the swim start on the beach in Hope Cove from the festival field at Cove camping (the slipway is not to be used at the swim entry this year). Exit at Inner hope slipway before starting the 5k run circuit from transition. Our team will take you bags down to transition from registration.

9.30am: Start of Rocky Horror Swim Run LONG (11 miles- 3X5k loops, 3X500m swim) Medium (7 miles-2X5k loops, 2X500m swim) and SHORT (3.5miles1X5k loop, 1X500m swim): (at Festival site in Hope Cove)

Question 10

Where can I find the route GPX maps?

Accepted Answer

On our Google drive here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uYYWeuI9DThOtTbdZwH9zSZXCyzTEyxH?usp=sharing

Question 11

What is the route for the Summit Wild Ultra?

Accepted Answer

The SW ultra is the marathon route followed by the (new) 10k route. Use these two GPX files.

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Something Wild Festival (5k to marathon trail races, swim runs, sea swims)

Something Wild Festival (5k to marathon trail races, swim runs, sea swims)

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