The WILD Vertical Challenge
1st December 2021 to 28th February 2022
Challenge Type: Flash Challenge
Challenge Goal: Vertical Metres Climbed
About the Challenge:
No matter what distance competitors in The WILD - Epic Mountain Runs choose to tackle they will need to be hill fit. VERY hill fit! The 50-mile course, which you could win a free entry to by taking part in this challenge, has close to 5,000m of vert and goes over (or very close to) 4 named peaks. You get the picture! So here’s a great way to build a solid base for the race over this summer…
Every run that you do from 1st December 2021 to 28th February 2022 that includes at least one peak listed in the Wild Things Peak Directory will earn you challenge points. The number of points earned will be the same as the total elevation gain for that qualifying run. So, for example, if you do a run that goes over a listed peak that includes 755m of vertical gain then you will earn 755 challenge points.
The run must take in a listed peak in order to qualify.
The run, or the peak, does not need to be on a trail directory trail.
Each challenge point you earn gives you one chance in the end-of-challenge prize draw. The more you earn the better your chances. You can track your progress and standing on the challenge leaderboard.
Challenge Prizes:
Up for grabs are two free entries to the Further Faster 50-mile event at the inaugural running of The WILD on December 10th 2022*
- The first prize will be drawn as a spot prize. Each Challenge Pt you earn gives you one chance in this draw.
- The second prize will be awarded to the person who we judge posts the best picture from a qualifying run to their Instagram account using the hashtag #thewildepicchallenge - quality pics that are in keeping with the theme of the Challenge have the best chance of being selected.
* NB the 50 mile event requires all entrants to meet the qualification criteria for the race. If you’re interested but have not yet received your Warrant of Wildness you can apply here. If you don’t qualify or would prefer to enter a shorter distance then your prize can be used for a free entry to the 20 mile run instead.
Challenge Leaderboard
Last updated 2 minutes ago.
| Wild Explorer | Challenge Total | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Malone | 32,319m |
| 2 | Chris Fahey | 32,309m |
| 3 | Steve Tripp | 30,530m |
| 4 | John Iseli | 30,465m |
| 5 | Brook van Reenen | 29,157m |
| 6 | Robyn Lesh | 28,958m |
| 7 | Sam Mowat | 27,315m |
| 8 | Shonagh North | 26,621m |
| 9 | Ben Brown | 25,681m |
| 10 | Malcolm Law | 25,648m |
| 11 | Chloe Vincent | 24,047m |
| 12 | Richard Jackson | 22,443m |
| 13 | Taye Pugh | 20,409m |
| 14 | Theodore Eyster | 20,104m |
| 15 | Derek Mc goldrick | 18,405m |
| 16 | Lisa Ainley | 17,913m |
| 17 | Nick Tweed | 17,753m |
| 18 | Katie Wright | 17,520m |
| 19 | Mike McManaway | 16,674m |
| 20 | Ian Gilmour | 16,526m |
| 21 | Adam Keen | 15,507m |
| 22 | Ryan Hattle | 14,772m |
| 23 | Grant Pritchard | 14,641m |
| 24 | Ben Cullen | 13,889m |
| 25 | Steve Beatson | 13,233m |
| 26 | Joe Benbow | 12,622m |
| 27 | Jamie Calder | 12,492m |
| 28 | Jeremy Edwards | 12,378m |
| 29 | Heather McDonald | 12,246m |
| 30 | Terry McDonald | 12,229m |
| 31 | Caro Orum | 12,194m |
| 32 | Donna Edwards | 11,873m |
| 33 | Quinn Hawkins | 11,442m |
| 34 | Solitaire Durante | 11,155m |
| 35 | Paul Forbes | 11,128m |
| 36 | Scott Ferguson | 10,985m |
| 37 | Jake Trinder | 10,864m |
| 38 | Sarah Bauer | 10,455m |
| 39 | Carys John | 10,317m |
| 40 | Sarah Coxon | 10,046m |
| 41 | Rachael Tobeck | 9,797m |
| 42 | Jeremy Wheeler | 9,416m |
| 43 | Tony Sharpe | 9,406m |
| 44 | Magnus Hammarsal | 8,922m |
| 45 | Kat Webber | 8,611m |
| 46 | Emma Rogers | 8,506m |
| 47 | Mike Kerr | 8,403m |
| 48 | Tracey McKay | 8,352m |
| 49 | Steve Anderson | 8,326m |
| 50 | Gavin Dale | 8,286m |
| 51 | Darren de Groot | 8,180m |
| 52 | Lynette ELFICK | 7,901m |
| 53 | Andy Crosland | 7,502m |
| 54 | Tim Shaw | 7,441m |
| 55 | Geoffrey Smith | 7,193m |
| 56 | Adam Clifford | 7,151m |
| 57 | Max Stenhouse Burgess | 7,135m |
| 58 | Bartosz Morawiec | 6,872m |
| 59 | Miriam Bartlett | 6,685m |
| 60 | Richele McKenzie | 6,653m |
| 61 | Jonathan Drake | 6,354m |
| 62 | Paul Nicholas | 6,283m |
| 63 | Chrissy Schreiber | 5,918m |
| 64 | Tim Carpenter | 5,657m |
| 65 | Grant Allerby | 5,654m |
| 66 | Allysia Kraakman | 5,520m |
| 67 | Rob Stent | 5,509m |
| 68 | Laura Crossan | 5,409m |
| 69 | Matt Halverson | 5,320m |
| 70 | Rob Bathgate | 5,297m |
| 71 | Penny Oxley | 4,947m |
| 72 | Mike Tennent | 4,920m |
| 73 | Helen Rowland | 4,915m |
| 74 | Mason Spiers | 4,775m |
| 75 | Corey Woodward | 4,611m |
| 76 | Jasmine MNijel | 4,566m |
| 77 | Matt Barton | 4,377m |
| 78 | Don Laing | 4,351m |
| 79 | James Stewart | 4,338m |
| 80 | Erin Enright | 4,320m |
| 81 | Victoria Gallagher | 4,267m |
| 82 | Lu Rvs | 4,180m |
| 83 | Patrick Clissold | 4,174m |
| 84 | Keri Devine | 4,147m |
| 85 | Rebecca Deutsch | 4,044m |
| 86 | Tamsen Walker | 3,839m |
| 87 | Brad Spiers | 3,746m |
| 88 | Isaac Tripp | 3,480m |
| 89 | Eleri Clissold | 3,424m |
| 90 | Conor Keena | 3,389m |
| 91 | Matt Bixley | 3,228m |
| 92 | Ben Mcdrury | 3,205m |
| 93 | Jayne Tankersley | 3,140m |
| 94 | Amy Whitehead | 3,071m |
| 95 | Tim Morton | 3,049m |
| 96 | Garry Walker | 2,983m |
| 97 | Isobel Stout | 2,599m |
| 98 | James Goodwill | 2,444m |
| 99 | Paul Parsonage | 2,406m |
| 100 | Denise Limby | 2,198m |
| 101 | Stu Houston | 2,175m |
| 102 | Neil Trimboy | 2,133m |
| 103 | Callum Templeton | 2,113m |
| 104 | Simon Rea | 1,452m |
| 105 | Raewyn Peters | 1,281m |
| 106 | Heather Leslie | 1,267m |
| 107 | Olivia Harris | 1,128m |
| 108 | Isobel Platt | 963m |
| 109 | Sharon Davis | 836m |
| 110 | Suzannah Toulmin | 751m |
| 111 | Liv Flett | 707m |
| 112 | Alun Davies | 565m |
| 113 | Craig Monkman | 519m |
| 114 | Brad Bellamy | 469m |
| 115 | Stefanie Parks | 436m |
| 116 | David Ching | 394m |
| 117 | Katie Ridley | 308m |
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