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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.
There
are two disciplines for taking part in the Mirador Challenge:
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. The clock will begin at the start-line
at Mirador La Granadella and stop at the finish-line
at Mirador Els Molins. However, teams will be allowed
to stop for a maximum of 20 minutes at Mirador Creu
del Portitxol for snacks and drinks with the time spent
removed from the final time. 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 it easy
and enjoy the stunning views as they pass along the
route.
It is not a timed event, insomuch as the time taken
to complete the entire route will not be taken into
account, it is not important and the fastest team
may not necessarily win the event. However, Leisure
teams must complete each of the three phases within
a specified time limit and complete the whole route
by 4.00pm; any team
that is deemed unlikely to complete the phases
within these time-frames will be disqualified and finish
their experience at the next available mirador. Each
team will be set a task or series of tasks to be completed
along the course and it is their success at doing so
which will determine the winning teams. Running is not allowed and teams will
be penalised accordingly if
any member of their team is seen to do so.
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 almost
30 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
next edition of the Mirador Challenge is scheduled
for Sunday 8th April 2018.
The registration period will open on Sunday 18th
February (forms can be dowloaded from the Facebook
page) which is the day of the first of the six training
walks and will close at 6.00pm on Friday
30th March or when the team limit has been
reached, whichever comes first. 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. Registrations
will only be confirmed on receipt of a complete
registration form (full name, identification number
and date of birth of each team member) and the registration
fee of 75 euros per team, paid either in cash or via
bank transfer (details on the registration form).
There will be
a pre-event social meeting for representatives
from each team taking part on Friday 6th April at
Bar Quo Vadis 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.
On
the evening of the same day at 7.00pm, there will be
a trophy presentation and social evening at Bar Quo
Vadis; all are welcome.
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 75 people were involved in the Mirador Challenge
in 2016, 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.
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The
Mirador Challenge 2017 - Results
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Sports
Adjusted
Times
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Leisure
Points
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3hrs
57 - The Frog & Roses
4hrs
06 - Team Pescadilla
4hrs
16 - Nordic Walkers
4hrs
20 - The Originals
4hrs
21 - Team Mamil
4hrs
48 - Day Release
4hrs
50 - Dads' Barmy
5hrs
00 - Happy Feet
5hrs
15 - Las Locas 2
5hrs
21 - Los Suecos Locos
5hrs
48 - Las Locas 1
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117.5
- Los Correcaminos
106.5
- Fenoll Marí
103.0 -
Miradorables
96.0 - Guardian
Angels
91.5 - Pagafantas
91.0
- Scrambled Leggs
88.5
- Sole Sisters
88.0 -
ClubF!T Power ...
87.0
- CBYA Chicas
85.5 -
No Pain No Gain
83.5
- Coast Busters
81.0
- ClubF!T X Walkers
80.5
- Old Boots
79.0 - CBYA
Machos
77.5 - Wandering
Yogasms
74.0 - Ricky
& the Fitbits
70.0
- Xŕbia Turisme Team
65.0
- Two Little Willies ...
62.5
- ClubF!T Fun Walkers
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Winners - Sports
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The
Mirador Challenge 2016 - Results
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Sports
Adjusted
Times for Penalties
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Leisure
Adjusted
Times
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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
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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 - BB Ramblers
7hrs
02 - Wed Walkers
7hrs
17 - CBYA Chicas
7hrs
29 - Serendipity Exp.
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The
Mirador Challenge 2015 - Results
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Sports
Adjusted
Times for Penalties
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Leisure
Adjusted
Times
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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
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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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Winners - Sports
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The
Mirador Challenge 2014 - Results
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Sports
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Leisure
Adjusted
Times
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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
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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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Mirador Challenge 2013 - Results
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Mirador Challenge 2012 - Results
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Originals
Winners - Sports
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Sports
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Leisure
Adjusted
Times
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5hrs
10 - The Originals
5hrs
35 - Victorious Secrets
5hrs
38 - Forest Ramblers
6hrs
29 - Leclerq Surfing
6hrs
31 - Feel Great Breaks
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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
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Invitation
Teams*
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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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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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