SDM 2012 - the details

THE OBJECT
28 miles in 10 hours from East Dean, East Sussex, over the hills, tracks and footpaths of the picturesque South Downs.

 DATE:                    Sunday 1stApril 2012.

VENUE:        East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive, East Dean, BN20 0DJ, just off A259, 3 miles west of Eastbourne. (Ex123, LR199, GR557977) .

CAR PARKING:                 In a field next to the Village Hall.

START:                 Mass start, 9am walkers, 10am runners.

ENTRY FEE
£8 (£7 LDWA members) before 25thMarch, £3 extra on the day. Anyone cancelling their entry before the 4thMarch will have their entry fee returned less £1 for admin.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION
A full route description will be provided, either as a download from the Sussex Group website (www.ldwasussex.org.uk) or on paper. Available from 11thMarch.

REGISTRATION
From 08:00 hours on the day.

FINISH
Certificates will be presented to all entrants who visit all the checkpoints and finish within the time limit. A badge will be available to purchase.

REFRESHMENTS
There will be a single checkpoint with refreshments at about the half way point, with clip/water points around the route. A light meal will be available at the finish.

FACILITIES AT THE HALL
Car parking, toilets, and luggage park.

RESULTS
Result sheets will be emailed or posted to all finishers.

DOGS
Dogs are welcome but are not covered by the LDWA Public Liability Insurance. Dogs are not permitted in the event HQ and may not be left at any checkpoint for later collection.

NB.  Sunset on 1st April is at 1933. Bring a torch if you think you will be walking in the dark.