The Survival is a friendly event open to runners and walkers based on an orienteering course of about 24 miles, to be completed within the 12-hour time limit. It is held in a different location within the Teams area each year and the location is not revealed until the week before the event.

The event is one of the major fundraisers for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team and is widely embraced by the local community as a way of funding a voluntary organisation which benefits the public.

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The following kit is considered essential; 

• Map and compass
• Emergency Food
• Survival bag
• Whistle
• Wind proofs
• Full waterproofs.
• You will also need a mug for your drinks at pit stops! 

The event can be completed as an individual or as part of a group.

There will be a series of checkpoints identified by a grid reference and description. Your aim is to visit each checkpoint or via point in the order given on the route card.

Checkpoints are manned by Search and Rescue personnel with drinks available at some. 

All competitors will be provided with a hot meal at the end of the event.