Support Crew

Due to the length and nature of the routes, UMUK is unsupported. This means that there will be no aid stations or road signage on the course.

You will be provided with GPX files for the routes (save for the swim).

• It is compulsory to have a support crew as a condition of entering UMUK. This must consist of a minimum of one person and a maximum of three people. (You are welcome to have as many supporters as you wish, but they cannot perform in the role of support crew)
• The support crew must have use of a single roadworthy and legal vehicle suitable for purpose of transporting the entire crew and any equipment/ resources needed for each day of the event
• The vehicle must be fully insured and operated by a driver holding a relevant driving licence. Ultraman UK Ltd hold no responsibility or liability for any incident/ damage to persons or property as a result of operating the support vehicle at any stage of the event. All rules/ laws of the road must be adhered to at all times.
• The support crew can provide athletes with any active assistance during the race in relation to provision of nutrition/ medical assistance/ race equipment (within the rules)/ mechanical support for bikes
• Athletes CANNOT at any time use the vehicle for forward movement or travel in it at any time unless declaring a DNF/ withdrawal from the race
• The support crew can assist the athlete on the swim course by provision of nutrition or race equipment (replacement googles etc) from the jetty on the race course
• Support crew CANNOT swim with the athlete or enter the water either in person or on any kind of flotation device
• Support crew CANNOT ride with the athlete on any of the cycle stages of the event
• It is the sole responsibility of the support crew to ensure that any assistance provided is done in a safe manner in respect of where the support vehicle parks/ stops and or follows the athlete
• The support vehicle CANNOT provide any support to an athlete whilst in  motion.It can only do so from a safe stationary position/ location
• A single member of the support crew CAN run with the athlete on any/ all sections of the run course on day 3. That support crew member can be interchanged at any reasonable frequency in a location where it is safe to do so.
• A running support crew member MAY carry nutrition/ race equipment on behalf of/ in addition to the athlete.
• The same rules apply to relay teams

Above all, UMUK is unique in that it is event where the athlete achieves their goal with the help and support of their support crew. Your crew will become your lifeline over the three days of the event. They will be your communication, your routing, your catering resources and above all, your comfort, morale and support when you need it, which you will………

You are not limited to aid stations or personal supplies. They can source things for you from local shops if you find yourself craving a pie, chips or ice cream en route. Massages can be given, vaseline/ suncream applied………..

You will form a bond that will live with you all for ever. The Race Directors can vouch for that.