10 mile multi-terrain running race.
Info
Test yourself against one of world's toughest challenges. The Parachute Regiment's, ten mile 'P' Company selection course. You'll be competing against the fittest and most resilient soldiers in the British Army as well as some of the best endurance racers in the business. This extreme endurance race is not for the faint hearted, and for those seeking an even tougher test there is the 'P' Company Challenge, negotiating the same route carrying a bergen/rucksack (weighing 35lb) and wearing army style boots. The 'P' Company Challenge can be completed individually or as a team in The Para's 10 Team Challenge. No matter how good you think you are, you'll be up against the clock over a grueling course which will test you both mentally and physically.
Push yourself to your limits over a course that countless soldiers aspiring to achieve their maroon beret have tried and failed.
Runners
An ideal alternative or training run for The Great North Run - 3 weeks later. This is the first time that this 10 mile route has been open to the public and The Parachute Regiment challenges you to complete this gruelling running course in the fastest possible time.
NB. This is not a PB course nor is it suitable for spikes - trainers are advised.
The Route
Described as a multi-terrain endurance event, the race will follow the same route as the Parachute Regiments 'P' Company Selection Ten Mile March Route. There will be water stations located at the 4 and 8 mile points. The First Aid Station will be located at Race Control with a roving back up facility.
NB. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs.
P Company Challenge
For those seeking an even tougher race, The Parachute Regiment challenges you to attempt the 10 Mile 'P' Company Cross Country Route, carrying a bergen (rucksack) weighing 35lb (excluding food water) and wearing military style boots. Competitors rucksacks will be weighed before and after the race, by race officials. The P Company Challenge is open to individuals and teams of 4 (With the first 3 runners to count). As a guide the Paratroopers Company Selection cut off time is 1 hr 50 minutes.
Medals and T Shirts
Medals and T-Shirts will be awarded to all who finish the course.
Race Packs
Race packs including numbers will be posted out within 6 weeks of the race date.
Sponsorship
Why not let someone benefit from your pain and hard work on the Paras' 10, by raising sponsorship for a worthwhile cause, such as 'The Airborne Forces Charity', 'Help for Heroes' or another charity which means something to you. Get a 'Sponsorship Form'.
History
Previously the PARA'S 10, was hosted by The Parachute Regiment back in 1993 in Aldershot. Since the Paras left Aldershot, this legendary event was dormant, until 2008 when 'P' Company, The Parachute Regiment's own selection wing, revived the race to mark the first time since WWII that all four of The Parachute Regiment's Battalions have deployed on operations in the same theatre at the same time (Afghanistan). The course is very challenging and as such is restricted to runners aged 17 and over.
