Trail Half Marathon (Scrolll Down For 10k Details)

What: Trail Half Marathon 

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Where:

Half Marathon Starts at Beez Kneez Carpark – Les Platons

Race finishes at Milano Bars – St Ouens

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When: 3rd March 2024

1/2 Marathon Start Time – 9:00am

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Cost:

£43 1/2 Marathon

Places are limited (80 for 1/2 marathon)  and they sell really quickly – Once we hit the allocated number of spaces for the race no more will be available – avoid disappointment and get in early!

Course Records: 

Male –

James Manners – 1.41.15 (2020)

Female –

Melissa Messervy – 2.02.21 (2020)

Course Details: 

Starting at Les Platons at 9am, heading west to Bonne Nuit Bay, and climbing up, up up! You get the respite of a bit of road to Les Fontaines in St John before the course joins the cliff paths again at Sorel Point. From here you are treated to the majestic Mourier Valley, going on to Devils Hole, before a quad bashing descent into Greve De Lecq. Once the thighs have recovered its time to head out of Greve and to make your way to Plemont Bay – Grosnez Beckons after this and then its a romp across the headland to L’Etacq. The end is now in sight with a nice downhill part to the finish – where we will be welcoming you with hugs, cheers and a finishers medal! For your entry fee you get a T-Shirt, Medal, Insurance, a marked course and water, coke and treats at the aid station and finish. 

Minimum Kit Requirements – Non Negotiable 

Please note that all runners are required to carry the below – anyone not appearing to do so will be kit checked and unable to start the race until they have all items on the list:

  • Trail Shoes

  • A warm top layer to be carried in case of inclement weather.

  • A foil blanket
  • Rain jacket (If raining)
  • A water receptacle (s) to carry at least 1 litre of water

  • A cup should you require coke at checkpoints (we try to minimise the use of plastic)

  • Enough Calories to see you between each checkpoint

  • Charged Phone with my telephone number in – 07797827383 (please only use my number in emergencies – any queries by email, thanks)

  • One charged phone please download the app What3words just incase you encounter any difficulties and we or the emergency services need to come find you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I really need Trail Shoes? Yes, you do – the north coast is very technical and rocky in places and if it rains as it may do the rocks then become very slippery. Trail Shoes are the only suitable footwear for a race of this type – please purchase them and break them in in plenty of time for the race

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Are all items on the mandatory kit list really needed? We prescribe these items as you are out on the course for a long time and the weather can change. If you fall over or get into difficulty whilst on the course, then warm clothing might be required. It is our duty of care is to ensure that all runners are adequately equipped. Anyone who clearly looks like they are not carrying the kit will be unable to start the race.

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Is the course marked?  Yes, the course is clearly marked with arrows and barrier tape at each decision point. Whilst there are markings, it wont be as well marked or navigable as a road marathon, therefore we recommend using the GPX file provided on this page if you’re unfamiliar with the course or visiting Jersey for the race. 

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What foods and drinks are at Checkpoints? Water, Coke and sweets will be at the water point. We ask that all runners bring their own cups for coke and water as we operate a plastic- minimal race.

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Is there a cut-off for this race? We pride ourselves on welcoming runners of all abilities, however, should the runner not make it to half way within 1.5 hours we reserve the right to retire the runner from the course at this point (We will operate a common sense approach to this and assess whether the runner looks like they are able to continue and make good time) Our events are manned mainly by volunteers, and I have their welfare to also consider as well as those of our runners. Please don’t be put off by this however – anyone who runs at least part of the way will make this cutoff with ease, and we will support you to succeed!

Travel arrangements:

Bus timetables are here for those needing to get to a point on the island, and here is a list of Taxi firms in Jersey.  There is also a Facebook group here for Trail Monkey Jersey, where you might be able to connect with other runners taking part in the event. We advise car sharing where possible as the start areas we use are small and used by other people so might not have sufficient parking for all participants.

Further FAQ’s Here

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The 10k Trail Race

What: Trail 10km Race

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Where:

Starts at Greve De Lecq

Race finishes at Milano Bars – St Ouens

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When: 3rd March 2024

10km Start Time – 10:00am

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Cost:

£33 – 10km Race

Places are limited (40 for 10km race)  and they sell really quickly – Once we hit the allocated number of spaces for the race no more will be available – avoid disappointment and get in early!

Course Details: 

Starting at Crabbe, Greve De Lecq at 10am, its a nice run down into Greve itself and then a steep climb out of the bay! Once the thighs have recovered its time to make your way to Plemont Bay – Grosnez Beckons after this and then its a romp across the headland to L’Etacq. The end is now in sight with a nice downhill part to the finish – where we will be welcoming you with hugs, cheers and a finishers medal! This is a great way to get involved with our ever expanding and welcoming trail running community. For your entry fee you get a T-Shirt, Medal, Insurance, a marked course and water, coke and treats at the aid station and finish. 

Minimum Kit Requirements – Non Negotiable 

Please note that all runners in the 10km are required to carry the below, both for safety reasons and also for my race insurance – anyone not appearing to do so will be kit checked and unable to start the race until they have all items on the list:

  • Trail Shoes

  • A warm top layer to be carried in case of inclement weather.

  • A foil blanket
  • Rain jacket (If raining)
  • A water receptacle (s) to carry at least 1 litre of water

  • A cup should you require coke at checkpoints (we try to minimise the use of plastic)

  • Enough Calories to see you between each checkpoint

  • Charged Phone with my telephone number in – 07797827383 (please only use my number in emergencies – any queries by email, thanks)

  • One charged phone please download the app What3words just incase you encounter any difficulties and we or the emergency services need to come find you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I really need Trail Shoes? Yes, you do – the north coast is very technical and rocky in places and if it rains as it may do the rocks then become very slippery. Trail Shoes are the only suitable footwear for a race of this type – please purchase them and break them in in plenty of time for the race

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Are all items on the mandatory kit list really needed? We prescribe these items as you are out on the course for a long time and the weather can change. If you fall over or get into difficulty whilst on the course, then warm clothing might be required. It is our duty of care is to ensure that all runners are adequately equipped. Anyone who clearly looks like they are not carrying the kit will be unable to start the race.

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Is the course marked?  Yes, the course is clearly marked with arrows and barrier tape at each decision point. Whilst there are markings, it wont be as well marked or navigable as a road marathon, therefore we recommend using the GPX file provided on this page if you’re unfamiliar with the course or visiting Jersey for the race. 

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What foods and drinks are at Checkpoints? Water, Coke and sweets will be at the water point. We ask that all runners bring their own cups for coke and water as we operate a plastic- minimal race.

.

Is there a cut-off for this race? We pride ourselves on welcoming runners of all abilities, however, should the runner not make it to half way within 1.5 hours we reserve the right to retire the runner from the course at this point (We will operate a common sense approach to this and assess whether the runner looks like they are able to continue and make good time) Our events are manned mainly by volunteers, and I have their welfare to also consider as well as those of our runners. Please don’t be put off by this however – anyone who runs at least part of the way will make this cutoff with ease, and we will support you to succeed!

Travel arrangements:

Bus timetables are here for those needing to get to a point on the island, and here is a list of Taxi firms in Jersey.  There is also a Facebook group here for Trail Monkey Jersey, where you might be able to connect with other runners taking part in the event. We advise car sharing where possible as the start areas we use are small and used by other people so might not have sufficient parking for all participants.

Further FAQ’s Here

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Event Sponsors

Trail Monkey & True Food Nutrition

We are so pleased to announce a new collaboration between the guys at True Food Sport Nutrition and Trail Monkey. They are sponsoring the upcoming El-Diablo Trail Half and the El-Classico Half in August.

Kit Chamier and Paul Garrod are specialists in Sports Nutrition and can provide you with personalized training and race nutrition advice to help you excel with running. They work with a wide range of athletes including endurance runners. They aim to provide trustworthy nutrition advice to help support and maintain quality training and race performances. You can visit truefood.je to find out more, or pop into Bond Street Health to meet them. They work with you as an individual to make sure your needs are tailored, effective and realistic.

 
If you want to contact them directly just email them here

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