Landmark Challenge December 2020

  1. We will post a photo of the start & finish point, each of the landmarks, and will provide a map to view on this webpage on Monday 21st December.
  2. All teams must complete the challenge on Sunday 27th December
  3. The landmarks will be listed in Alphabetical Order. You can visit the landmarks in any order you wish. 
  4. Choose any landmark as your starting point. This must also be your finish point to complete a full circuit of the landmarks.
  5. Take a selfie or team photo close to the landmarks as safely & respectfully possible, to prove you have visited. 
  6. Runners must send us their team names, distance covered, photos & overall elapsed time in the Facebook event page – CLICK HERE
  7. Results will take into account how many landmarks were completed & the time taken and will be available on Monday 28th December
  8. Runners MUST follow the government & social distancing guidelines, including when taking the photos. 
  9. You can run on your own, with family members or with up to 6 people total in a team (if able to stay 2 metres apart at all times) 
  10. We advise you to take a fully charged mobile phone, money, drinks & snacks with you.
  11. You may complete the challenge by a combination of running & walking.
  12. We will take all submissions in good faith and hope you all enjoy the event for some light hearted running fun!

1.Map of Route (Best viewed on a laptop/pc) CLICK HERE

2. Facebook Event Page CLICK HERE

3. List of Landmarks Below

1. A Prickly Problem
2.Abstract Owl

3. Coal Cart Landmark
4. Groyne Lighthouse
5. Lizard Stone Statue
6. Marsden Rock (photo to be taken as close as safely possible from the beach. Steps at Marsden Grotto can be used)
7. North Marine Park Beacon
8. The Eye
9. The Leas Sign
10. Souter Lighthouse (Photo can be taken from Boundary Wall)
11. Westoe Colliery Heritage Trail
12. Whitburn Nature Reserve Viewing Post
13. Whitburn Beacon
14. Whitburn Colliery Memorial Plaque