You can’t go through life just coasting along, so how’s this for a bit of a challenge? The Avalon Sunrise covers more than 400km through the night from Clayhidon, through Wheddon (the “highest village on Exmoor”) and on to Glastonbury for a suitably druid-infused sunrise at Glastonbury before heading back home.
Run under AUK rules, there is some on-route support, but a large degree of self-sufficiency is really required to complete this tough challenge, likely for most to take in the region of 27hours. Race HQ and start/finish is The Half Moon pub, Clayhidon (near Taunton – map here) the start time, 10.30pm, coincides with closing time…
For more information and entry details (cost: a bargain £10.00) visit www.aukweb.net
