What
is the Mirador Challenge? The
Mirador Challenge is a medium-distance endurance
walk of approximately 30 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.
When
is the next Mirador Challenge? The
next edition of the Mirador Challenge is on Sunday 5th April 2020.
The event is limited to 30 teams
of five walkers and registration is on a first-come,
first served basis with teams which provide a volunteer
to assist the organisation team during the event 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 100 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 5th April 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 a venue
in Jávea; 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 2019, 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 2019 - Results
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Sports Adjusted
Times
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Leisure
Points
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3hrs
55 - Are We Nearly ... 4hrs
42 - Las Cabras Viejas 4hrs
44 - Red Hot Chilli ... 4hrs
54 - Pork Chop Express 5hrs
00 - A La Deriva Team 5hrs
10 - Los Excursionistas 5hrs
11 - Miradorables* 5hrs
11 - Correcaminos* 5hrs
13 - Lady Elizabeth's ... 5hrs
28 - Grumpy Old Men
*
when teams are tied, the
penalties are taking into
account with those with
the most penalties placed
lower
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139
- CBYA Machos 131 - The
Fitbits 127 - NoSync 126
- Guardian Angels 125
- No Way Back 122 - Bar
Proppers 120 - Casupers* 120
- The Golden Girls* 118
- Heaven HelpUs 109 -
Buzzy Bee's 95 - CBYA
Windseekers* 95 - Blevins
Franks* 93 - Voluntarios
Vel ... 92 - OCSL Warriors 83
- Rockhoppers 79 - The
Northerners 75 - Blister
Sisters 67 - Los Grandes
V.B. 42 - No'Mades Globales
*
when teams are tied, the
fastest through Leg 1 ranks
higher
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The
Mirador Challenge 2018 - Results
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Sports Adjusted
Times
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Leisure
Points
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4hrs
15 - The Internationals 4hrs
28 - Nordic Walkers 4hrs
40 - Los Exploradores* 4hrs
40 - Correcaminos 4hrs
43 - Paris 24 4hrs 58
- Fenoll Marí* 4hrs 58
- Las Locas 2 5hrs 04
- Los Camigos 5hrs 07
- Los Suecos Locos 5hrs
12 - The Fitbits 5hrs
13 - #hastaluego 5hrs
15 - Los Excursionistas 5hrs
27 - Grumpy Old Men 5hrs
33 - Nothing Ganeta 5hrs
36 - Crazy Spinners 6hrs
11 - Las Locas 1
*
when teams are tied, the
fastest through Leg 14 ranks
higher
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- Miradorables 103 -
CBYA Mezclas 100 - Pretty
in Pink 97 - The Men
with No Name* 97
- OCSL Warriors 94
- Happy Feet * 94 - Guardian
Angels 91 - Walking Warriors* 91 -
Alta Villas 86 -
The Northerners 81 - Digby's
2 80 - Digby's 1 49 - Las
Chicas de Naranja
*
when teams are tied, the
fastest through Leg 14 ranks
higher
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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
04 - 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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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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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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Mamil 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
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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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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