javeamigos.com | WALKING IN JAVEA - THE MIRADOR CHALLENGE

What is the Mirador Challenge?
The Mirador Challenge is a medium-distance endurance walk of approximately 29 kilometres which links a network of 15 designated viewpoints located along the wonderful coastline of Jávea. It is aimed at teams of five walkers who begin in the early morning at the Granadella mirador and then pass along the coast in a northward direction to arrive at the last viewpoint of 'Els Molins', the iconic windmills which sit above the town of Jávea and afford stunning views all the way back to the start-point.

The idea behind the development of the Mirador Challenge was primarily to open up this official network of "miradors" to many more people who would be otherwise unaware of their existence. The secondary aim was to create a timed endurance walk covering many different types of terrain that would complement Jávea's excellent sporting and leisure calendar.

Sports
The 'Sports' option is for those who want to test themselves by covering the entire length of the challenge in the fastest time possible. They are still required to check in at each mirador but will be afforded priority. The current record is 4 hours and 19 minutes. Running is not allowed and teams will be penalised with time added to their final time if any member of their team is seen to do so.

Leisure
The 'Leisure' option is for those who want to take in the stunning views from each of the miradors by spending an allowed amount of time at the each checkpoint. They can choose whether to stop or not at the remaining viewpoints but must not stop for more than five minutes. Their final time is adjusted to remove the time spent at the miradores as well as add any time for failure to complete tasks or missing checkpoints and other penalties. Running is not allowed and teams will be penalised with time added to their final time if any member of their team is seen to do so. In this section, there is a time limit of seven hours to complete the course; any team that is deemed unlikely to complete the whole course within this time-frame will be disqualified and finish their experience at the next available mirador.

The Route
The Mirador Challenge follows an established route along the stunning coastline of Jávea from Mirador La Granadella in the south to Mirador Els Molins in the north.

Who can take part in the Mirador Challenge?
Anyone over the age of 16 with the drive and determination to get themselves along the 29 kilometres route from the forest of La Granadella in the south to the windmills of Els Molins in the north can take part in the Mirador Challenge. You don't have to be mega-fit to take part but we do recommend a few training sessions in the weeks leading up to the event and if you live in the area if would be advantageous to spend a couple of hours each week walking through several sections of the route to get accustomed to it. Look out for the special orientation sessions in February and March in which we will be offering guided walks of the whole route - in three sections - to indicate the recommended route of the Mirador Challenge.

When is the next Mirador Challenge?
The 2017 edition of the Mirador Challenge is scheduled for Sunday 2nd April 2017 (to be confirmed). The registration period will open in February - keep an eye on our Facebook page - and will close at 6.00pm on Friday 24th March 2017 (unless the limit has already been reached). The event is limited to 30 teams of five walkers and registration is on a first-come, first served basis with full teams given priority. There will be a pre-event social meeting for representatives from each team taking part on Friday 31st March 2017 during which a draw will take place to determine the order of start from Mirador La Granadella with those wishing to take part in the 'Leisure' discipline setting off first, followed by the faster teams competing in the 'Sports' section. The first team will set off from Mirador La Granadella at 08:00 followed by the rest of the teams at three minute intervals, depending on the number of teams taking part in the challenge.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to confusion caused during the 2016 event, we have to make it clear that only registered teams will be permitted to walk on the Mirador Challenge route on race day. Non-registered teams (and those who fail to display the official race number bib) will be required to leave the route by the race marshalls. Any failure to abide with the instructions of our marshalls will result in further action being taken to ensure the safety of all concerned.

To keep up to date with news and information about the forthcoming Challenge, you can join our Facebook group: The Mirador Challenge.

I don't fancy the walk but I'd like to be involved. What can I do?
The Mirador Challenge wouldn't be possible without the superb network of checkpoint supervisor volunteers who rouse themselves from their Sunday morning slumber without so much as a hint of complaint to sit patiently checking teams through each checkpoint. Aside from the walkers, more than 30 people were involved in the Mirador Challenge in 2013, many of them spending just a couple of hours at one of Jávea's beautiful viewpoints, enjoying the scenery as well as the wonderful camaraderie of the teams, whilst others assisted with team transport and general running around to ensure that the events ran as smoothly as possible. If you fancy being part of the Mirador Challenge, please drop us a line to the email given at the bottom of this page. We are also always on the look-out for sponsors whose invaluable financial support helps us to provide the sort of event we want to deliver.

The Mirador Challenge 2016 - Results

Sports Adjusted Times for Penalties	Leisure Adjusted Times
4hrs 19 - The Originals 4hrs 20 - Team Pescadilla 4hrs 31 - Team Saxo 4hrs 35 - Nordic Walkers 4hrs 42 - Telitec Tornados 4hrs 45 - Team Mamil 4hrs 54 - Girls Are Loud 5hrs 02 - The Road Runners 5hrs 11 - Miradorables 5hrs 18 - Fenoll Marí 5hrs 30 - Gymkins	4hrs 49 - Sherpas Xŕbia 2 4hrs 51 - Happy Feet 5hrs 24 - Sherpas Xŕbia 1 5hrs 30 - Xeremells OC 5hrs 33 - The Dixey Boys 5hrs 38 - Los Retadores 5hrs 48 - Mirador Marauders 5hrs 57 - Pagafantas 6hrs 10 - CN HH Harriers A 6hrs 10 - Mirador Madams 6hrs 12 - Javea Pk Strollers 6hrs 39 - Motive8 Enhancers 6hrs 42 - CB HH Harriers B 6hrs 48 - Bam Bam Ramblers 7hrs 02 - Wed Walkers 7hrs 17 - CBYA Chicas 7hrs 29 - Serendipity Exp.
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javeamigos.com | MIRADOR CHALLENGE 2016 Winners
The Originals
Winners - Sports

The Mirador Challenge 2015 - Results

Sports Adjusted Times for Penalties	Leisure Adjusted Times
4hrs 24 - Team Mamil 4hrs 26 - The Nordic Walkers 4hrs 29 - The Originals 4hrs 39 - Time Travellers 4hrs 42 - Alesmosa 4hrs 42 - Blue Balloon 4hrs 46 - Karoon & Pepe C 4hrs 56 - RBL Marchers 4hrs 56 - El Caloret 5hrs 01 - Witness the Fitness 5hrs 12 - Kelly's Heroes 5hrs 16 - The Gym Moraira 5hrs 33 - Road Runners 5hrs 47 - Los Chaskis	4hrs 36 - Sherpas Xŕbia 2 4hrs 50 - CBYA Machos 5hrs 01 - Xeremells OC 5hrs 06 - Fenoll Marí 5hrs 12 - Sherpas Xŕbia 1 5hrs 21 - Miradobles 5hrs 42 - Mirador Marauders 5hrs 48 - CBYA Chicas 6hrs 00 - Walkie Talkies 6hrs 03 - Serendipity 6hrs 08 - 5 Shades of Grey 6hrs 28 - Justin's Beauty 6hrs 28 - RBL Strollers 6hrs 33 - Reflections Moraira 8hrs 58 - Justin's Hair
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Team Mamil
Winners - Sports

The Mirador Challenge 2014 - Results

Sports	Leisure Adjusted Times
4hrs 16 - Team Extranjeros 4hrs 20 - Team BLU 4hrs 29 - The Originals 4hrs 42 - Victorious Secrets 4hrs 50 - Profigura Fitbabes 4hrs 52 - Leclercq Surfing 5hrs 05 - GM Superstriders 5hrs 48 - Blanca Fit Bullets 5hrs 50 - Bernia Team 6hrs 04 - Jo Carlisle's B&TB 6hrs 06 - Serendipity 7hrs 01 - Time Travellers	4hrs 44 - Sherpas Xŕbia 1.2 5hrs 01 - CBYA 5hrs 03 - Metafit G&G 5hrs 04 - LES Chicas 5hrs 05 - Xeremells OC 5hrs 24 - Sherpas Xŕbia 1.1 5hrs 37 - Team Spectrum 5hrs 41 - Treatment Works 6hrs 06 - The Golden Oldies 6hrs 32 - Team JITC 6hrs 56 - Metafit Marchers 7hrs 07 - Language Academy 7hrs 11 - Walkie Takies
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javeamigos.com | MIRADOR CHALLENGE 2014 Winners
Team Extranjeros
Winners - Sports

The Mirador Challenge 2013 - Results

The Mirador Challenge 2012 - Results

Sports	Leisure Adjusted Times
5hrs 10 - The Originals 5hrs 35 - Victorious Secrets 5hrs 38 - Forest Ramblers 6hrs 29 - Leclerq Surfing 6hrs 31 - Feel Great Breaks	5hrs 17 - Los Sherpas de J. 5hrs 20 - Serendipity 5hrs 49 - Team Smovey 6hrs 09 - Viviendo Exp. 6hrs 31 - Holy Walkamolies 7hrs 15 - The G Team
Invitation Teams*
4hrs 58 - Team JITC 6hrs 39 - Team Bruno * These were undersized teams which were allowed to complete the route but on the understanding that they would not be eligible for a trophy.
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Sports

4hrs 22 - CBMW Cabras (3)
4hrs 23 - CBMW Jabalis
4hrs 33 - CBMW Ladies (3)
5hrs 00 - Striders
5hrs 05 - Equipo de Oliva 'A' (3)
5hrs 08 - Los Sherpas de Javea
5hrs 11 - Bandolers
5hrs 11 - Serendipity
5hrs 15 - Gintonik
5hrs 19 - The Originals
5hrs 34 - Sussex Ramblers
5hrs 40 - Camino Real
6hrs 03 - Mountain Llebeig Buenas Sensaciones
6hrs 11 - Club de Atletisme Llebeig
6hrs 27 - The Nail Station*
7hrs 03 - Xŕbia Viva
7hrs 54 - The G Team (3)

* The Nail Station missed one checkpoint and attracted a ten minute penalty.

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