Frequently Asked Questions
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Team places are limited to 50 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so register as soon as you can! You will need to fill in the registration form and post, fax or email it back to The ThunderWalk Team along with the registration fee. You can download a registration form, event brochure and poster (in order to help you find team members!) in the downloads section of the website. Once your form is received, we’ll write to you sending you further information on what to expect from this amazing challenge.
People from all walks of life will be taking part – from seasoned mountain walkers to complete beginners – this is one of the most amazing attributes that ThunderWalk can offer – the opportunity for everyone to try something amazing and challenging. The one thing everyone will have in common is a great sense of adventure and the desire to support charities close to their hearts.
The route is fully way-marked, and maps are given to each team – although navigational and map reading skills are useful, they are not necessary in order to complete ThunderWalk. The minimum age to take part is 18 years old.
The ThunderWalk route has been designed to be challenging, but achievable by anyone so long as you and your team train before hand.
You will be trekking for 54 miles over 24 hours – this is one hell of a challenge but with the right training, and more importantly the right attitude, IT IS ACHIEVEABLE!
YES! Many other teams will be taking part – football clubs, social groups and even teams made up of family and friends.
We will supply you with a kit list of what to bring with you once you register to take part. Apart from some broken in trekking boots and trainers, and maybe some trekking poles, you do not need any specialist kit.
All participants will only have to carry a day pack (for items such as sun-screen, water, sun hat, camera etc). There are some safety items which each team MUST carry with them such as whistle, waterproofs and first aid – this is a condition of joining the event and a kit check will performed at registration to ensure each team has brought the essential items. Further information will be provided in your welcome pack following registration.
You will be able to leave any bulky kit or change of clothes at The ThunderWalk Village, or with your Support Crew.
Food and drink is available at the ThunderWalk Village the evening before the event takes place and will be heavily subsidised. In addition, throughout ThunderWalk there will be a variety of check points & refreshment stops, all offering complimentary fruit, high energy snack bars, water, tea, coffee etc. There is also a hot food stop approximately half way through the route where walkers and support crews can re-fuel!
We can cater for all dietary requirements so long as we know in advance – just fill in the appropriate section on your Teams medical questionnaire that we will send you once registered.
There will be a strong support team with professional, Global Adventure Challenges Leaders bringing up the rear of the group, as well as marshalled checkpoints. There will be medics travelling around the route in one of our support vehicles, and we’ll have a First Aid point located at The ThunderWalk Village and at various check points en-route.
There will be regular checkpoints and water stops where each team can drink and eat some snacks – there is no problem if you need to take more! Experienced Leaders will be bringing up the rear of the group ensuring no-one is left alone. If you need to pull out, either your support team can come and pick you up, or in case of an emergency we will have support vehicles available at all times should they be required.
There are 2 payment options for your team to choose from:-
Payment Option A – Minimum Sponsorship
Registration Fee = £199 per team +
Minimum Sponsorship = £1,800 per team
Team pays non-refundable registration fee to Global Adventure Challenges and then raises the minimum sponsorship for their chosen charity.
Team sends 80% (£1,440) of the minimum sponsorship and pledges for the remaining 20% to their chosen Charity at least 6 weeks prior to the Challenge (31s March 2012) The Charity will then pay for the event balance out of the sponsorship. All outstanding sponsorship must be sent to the Charity within 4 weeks of completing ThunderWalk.
Payment Option B – Self-funding
Registration Fee = £199 per team +
Event balance = £720 per team
Team pays non-refundable registration fee to Global Adventure Challenges.
6 weeks prior to departure, an invoice will be sent to the Team Captain for the balance of the Challenge. This is to be paid by 14th April 2012.
Although there is no minimum sponsorship required, we ask you to raise additional funds fir a charity of your choice. Any sponsorship collected must be sent to the Charity as agreed with the Charity.
Once your team has registered, the Captain will receive a welcome pack which will include some tried and tested fundraising ideas. Your chosen charity will also issue you with some fundraising hints and tips and they will also be able to provide you with sponsor forms. Together with your chosen charity, The ThunderWalk team will also be here for you during your fundraising months to provide extra support and encouragement.
Your Support Crew are there to help, encourage and motivate you throughout the trek. Most importantly they need to be available to come and meet you at the various designated check points if required - this may be for you to have a break, a change of clothes or just need a good spurge of encouragement!
