It’s time to put the fun back into running!

Welcome to Go Beyond Challenge’s ‘Going Round in Circles’ – the London Circle Line Challenge. As the name suggests, the aim is to run between every underground station on the Circle Line (the yellow one!) – all 27 of them.

Entrants can take part as a pairs relay team of two or individually if they fancy a bigger challenge. The race will start at the Gails Bakery next to Paddington Station, where runners will be able to collect their race number and tracker.

You will then set off either on an anticlockwise or clockwise run around the Central Line, collecting a selfie – as proof – at each of the 27 stations.

If you are in a pairs relay team, one runner will go to the Tube Station and grab a daily travel card and travel to your next meeting/swapover point on the Circle Line train while the other will run to meet you there. It’s then time to swap the tracker (your baton) for the travel card and agree on your next relay swapover/meeting point.

The distance between stations varies from 0.2 miles to 1.2 miles. The overall distance to run will be around 16 miles. There are no checkpoints, but plenty of shops! If you are injured or have had enough, then you can grab the tube back to the start.

There will be a special Circle Line Challenge medal for all finishers and the chance to grab a cake and a coffee as we finish in the bakery.

Course Description

The event will be run in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction (click for the station list and distances), with entrants deciding on the day which way they will go.

The course includes 27 stations on the original Circle Line in central London. The overall distance is around 16 miles, depending on the route you take!

You will need to take a selfie at each station to prove your visit – we can check these on your phone at the finish.

Course Marking

The course isn’t marked and requires some navigation. We provide a tracker with an indicative route and a sheet with the what3words location for each station – how you get there is up to you!

Checkpoints and Aid Stations

There are no checkpoints, just lots of shops if you need a drink or snack!

Awards

All finishers will receive a medal

Registration and Start Time

Registration opens at 09.00 am and closes at 11:00 am, when you will collect your race number and tracker. You will need to confirm your mobile phone number.

After you have registered, you can start whenever you are ready before 11:00 am.

Age Limit

You must be at least 17 years old to enter the individual race, which involves running 16 miles in one day. If you are 15 or older, you can participate in a two-person relay team.

Baggage Transfer

Space is limited in the bakery; you can leave a jacket or small bag at your own risk

Transport and Accommodation

For anyone wanting to stay overnight locally, either before or after the event, there are loads of hotels to suit all budgets – it is central London.

Arrival by car – If you are planning to drive, then there is parking nearby, but you will need deep pockets!

The Tracker

The Geo Tracks GPS Tracker is lightweight and easily fits in a small pocket in your rucksack. Your family and friends can track your progress in real-time, and you can use the Geo Tracks app combined with the tracker as an accurate tool for navigation during the event.

The Event can be followed using the web link https://events.geotracks.co.uk/live/4828 (there is a dropdown in the bottom left corner where you can select anti-clockwise if you are given that direction) or via the app, which can be purchased before the event for Apple or Android. When opening the web link, please click on start times, and this will display a list of bib numbers (they are sorted alphabetically by surname).

The GPS Tracking units upload your position every 10 seconds to the live view tracking map and are accurate to 5 metres. Batteries last for 70 hours. Don’t forget to drop it off at the finish! To find out more, please visit the Geo Tracks website.

Cut-Off Times

The cut-off time for the race is four hours

Kit

It is essential to carry the items below. There will be random kit checks before the race. Runners must carry the following mandatory equipment at all times.

• Fully Charged Mobile Phone, including the numbers for the Race Director – given at registration

• Power bank to recharge your phone if needed

• Water bottles/bladder capable of carrying a minimum of one litre.

• Waterproof Jacket

• Long-sleeved base layer or fleece top

Training

Need help with your training? Why not try the Runna App your discount code is GoBeyond

When you have finished why not recycle your old trainers with JOGON

Description supplied by the event organiser.