Welcome to Moonraker 2025!
What is the Challenge?A fun, twilight into the night, team-based orienteering walk, solving questions en-route, as you trek between checkpointsTwo routes to choose from: a short route of around 8 miles, with a long route of around 15 milesEnter as a team; minimum of 3, maximum 8 in your teamPrizes - for most sponsorship raised and most questions answered successfullyFree refreshments fuelling you along the way!
How long has it been going?This year, 2025, is the 40th Anniversary!The event has raised an incredible Half a Million Pounds for charities and good causes over this time!This year's event is aiming to raise a terrific £25,000!
Why accept the Challenge?It’s great fun, exercise for both brain and body, and a terrific way to raise money for charities!Many teams return year-after-year, enjoying testing their skills at navigating new routes and answering challenging questions - especially as it’s dark!People love entering knowing that they’re raising funds for deserving good causes!Everybody is a winner! At the finish you’ll be greeted with cheers, food and drink, and of course your Completers Medal
Everything you need to knowDate:Saturday 11th October 2025LOCATION:Corfe Village Hall, Newton Lane,Corfe, Taunton TA3 7AQ.What 3 Words: ///skewed.chips.impeachedGoogle Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MXhRqiy5YSVYAkyX8TIMINGS:Teams start from 16:00, leaving every 5 minutes. Last team starts at 20:00ENTRY:Choose between 8 or 15 mile routesCOST:Cost per person - £25 (aged 16 or over); £5 (aged under 16 on date of event)All we ask is that each team member raises at least £25 in sponsorship which goes directly to charity(Registration coming soon)
Entries close on 4th October 2025
PARKING:Free parking on site. Signage and marshals will direct you to the parking area. Please ensure you car-share where possible to the venue. Ideally, we suggest no more than two cars per team please ROUTES:All routes start from event HQ, Corfe Village Hall. We aim to get your team out on the route within 15 minutes of the start time you request when enteringYou will walk in the twilight and darkness through the fabulous countryside, making great memories and answering questions as you navigate the routeNo routes pass though private homes, so please do not climb gates or fences, or shine torches into properties!!! REGISTRATION:Registration is through this link (Coming soon).
You will be asked as part of the online registration to confirm that you have read and comply with the requirements in this ‘Everything you need to know’ guide.REFRESHMENTS:Refreshments will be available during and after your walk, at the checkpoints en-route and at event HQ
Main Admin and Safety notes
TRAINING:This event is intended to be a test of your navigation and walking abilities. The routes are not waymarked, although clear written route instructions will be given to help you find your way.
All entrants should be confident that they are able to walk the distance of the route they have chosen.
Entrants should be proficient with the use of a map and compass. Whilst a mobile phone may be helpful, it should not be relied upon as a sole means of navigation.
BRIEFING:On the day, please arrive at event HQ at least 30 minutes prior to your start time and report to the Welcome Team. All teams will receive a Safety Briefing prior to their start timeSAFETY:As part of the Safety Briefing we will check that you have all of the required items specified in the Kit list. No team will be able to start if anything is missingYou will be issued with a Team Tracker, which MUST be carried at all times. This is how we know you are safe and accounted for!Our search and rescue team, Raynet, and qualified medical professionals, including an ambulance, will be present throughout the eventIn the unlikely event of a serious accident or incident, call 999 and contact event HQ using the number on the route instructions which will be issued to you at the start of the challengeFor minor incidents or injuries, please contact event HQ CHECKPOINTS:There are a number of checkpoints en-route. You MUST check-in at each checkpoint, and will be told when to continueDOGS & ANIMALS:Regrettably no animals are permitted at event HQ or to accompany participants (with the exception of Assistance Dogs)Similarly, no animals should be left in vehicles whilst you take part in this event
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