RACE BOOK JULY 2021 race.meridianadventures.com - Meridian Adventure Race
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
R ACE BO O K
JULY 2021
race.meridianadventures.com
INTRODUCTION
SwimRun is a unique multisport format that has rapidly grown these challenges together, whilst keeping each other safe and
over the past 10 years. motivated at the same time.
In summary, it is an endurance sport set along a course of trail Inspired by the global movement around SwimRun, the first
runs and open water swims without stopping or changing initiative that Meridian Adventure RACE will create will be held
gear/equipment – meaning you will be running in your wetsuit in Izmir, Turkey. Set against the backdrop of one of the most
and swimming in your trainers. spectacular pieces of coastline, with rugged rock, undulating
ascents and downhills, with exceptionally clear water making
This unique composition of swimming and running entails for the perfect setting.
participants to interchange between the two without changing
clothes, and carrying everything you need for the race with you. Registration will be in Sigacik, Turkey and be hosted by Hidden
Bay Teos Resort where the final awards ceremony will be held.
The sport format also typically requires one to compete in
teams of two. Experiencing these challenges together with a Read on for more details of the epic adventure that awaits.
teammate, is another strong contributing factor towards the Best of luck and we look forward to seeing you cross the finish line.
great uptake of the SwimRun format – allowing you to face
THE COURSES
THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT ROUTES, THE LONG ENDURANCE AND THE SHORT EXPERIENCE
LONG ENDURANCE SHORT EXPERIENCE
The course is breath-taking, tough and promises to This unique course is especially formulated for those who
challenge and inspire. Endurance is only available for are new to the sport and passionate about the cause.
teams. The swimming sections cover 6,6km and trail- Experience is available for teams and solo participants.
running at approximately 21,8km for a total of 28,5km. The swimming sections cover 768m and trail-running at
approximately 7,6km for a total of 8,5km.
PROGRAMME
FRIDAY
14:00 : Arrivals & Check-in
15:00 - 19:00 : Registration EPICBLUE Race
SATURDAY
05:30 - 09:30 :
10:45 :
Registration EPICBLUE Race
Race Briefing for all participants
IT’S A
11:30 :
13:30 :
EPICBLUE RACE START
First Arrivals MOVEMENT
17:00 : AWARD’S CEREMONY
11:30 : EPICBLUE FINALE FINISHER PARTY
LEGEND
- ENERGY STOPS
- SWIMMING
SIĞACIK - TURKEY / JULY 2021
- RUNNING
The course is breath-taking, tough
and promises to challenge and inspire. COURSE DETAILS
Running over hills, through olive groves, TOTAL RACE DISTANCE 28,9 KM
single track trails and local villages,
athletes will need to be strong in order to TRAIL-RUNNING 21,8 KM
excel in the 21,8km trail running portion
LONGEST SWIM 1,2 KM
of this race.
LONGEST RUN 4,6 KM
The swimming section will invite you
to a salty challenge, with 11 sections – SWIMMING 6,6 KM
the longest stretch being 1,2km.
SWIM SECTIONS 11
ALTITUDE MAP
LEGEND
- ENERGY STOPS
- SWIMMING
SIĞACIK - TURKEY / JULY 2021
- RUNNING
This unique course is especially formulated for
those who are new to the sport and passionate
COURSE DETAILS
about the cause.
TOTAL RACE DISTANCE 8,8 KM
With shorter distances and only comprising of two
swim sections, this format is ideal for those who TRAIL-RUNNING 7,6 KM
are not quite ready to compete over bigger
distances. It is the perfect experiential LONGEST SWIM 450 M
introduction to the beauty of SwimRun.
LONGEST RUN 2,8 KM
The longest run is 2,5 km and the longest swim is 480m. SWIMMING 768 M
SWIM SECTIONS 2
ALTITUDE MAP
RACE INFORMATION
Here you´ll find everything you need to know as a racer at the EPICBLUE SwimRun race in Turkey. Please read through the various resources
thoroughly as the information is of the utmost importance for your experience before and during the race.
By entering the race each participant accepts the rules in full.
Good luck and have fun!
Matteo Testa - Race Director
All registrations are definitive and will not be reimbursed. Withdraw
1. CATEGORIES before the event for any impediment or medical issue, should be
addressed to personal insurance of the participant. It is allowed to
To be able to participate in EPICBLUE LONG ENDURANCE SwimRun change one team member of the same gender.
you have to race in a TEAM consisting of two persons that are at least
18 years old and able to swim.
The EPICBLUE SHORT EXPERIENCE SwimRun Race is open to TEAM’s
3. RULES
of two and to SOLO participants.
Racers Responsibility
• The athletes must know the rules and follow them.
Categories
• The athletes shall respect other athletes, organisation, spectators,
TEAM >> First 3 TEAM Men, women and mixed |
tourists, the environment and the people living in the race area.
for the LONG ENDURANCE Course
• The athletes are not allowed to use unfair methods to get advantages.
• Doping is forbidden.
TEAM >> First TEAM Men, women and mixed |
for the SHORT EXPERIENCE Course
During the race
• The athletes are participating at their own risk and cannot hold
SOLO >> First 3 Men, First 3 Women
the organisation responsible for any accident during the race.
• The teams / individuals athletes are obliged at their best ability to
Age Groups for SOLO category:
help another participant that have been injured or are sick.
• 18 – 30
• A team / individual that has abandoned the race shall report it as
• 31 – 49
soon as possible to the organization.
• 50 and over
• If, for any reason an athlete needs to abandon the race, the other
team member must also stop.
2. REGISTRATION • Garbage can only be left at the ECO areas. Littering will lead to
automatic disqualification at first offence.
• For safety reasons we will allow NO tow-line on the first running
Date / Time / Venue
sections of any race.
Registration can be done at:
• HBT Resort
Race jury
• Registration tent at the finishing line in Sığacık
The race jury:
• Enforcing the rules
You are required to come prepared with the following:
• Decide the outcome of a protest
• Your photo ID
• Decide about disqualification
• A medical certificate showing the practice of Endurance in
• Decide about course changes and changes in the rules
swimrunning or triathlon dated less than 3 months.
• The race jury has the right to use “common sense” to take a
decision about a situation, if it is not clear in the rules.
All participants must provide their full name and details of any health
• The decision of the race jury is definitive.
problems or medication upon entry. Each team member, or solo
participant, needs to have a valid insurance for the practice of SwimRun
or sports similar to SwimRun.
Disqualification
Offence against the rules may lead to time penalty or in worst case 5. SAFETY
lead to a disqualification.
Causes of Disqualification: General Safety Rules
• Missing one of the mandatory equipment The two members of each team has to stay together at all time and
• No lycra bib vest cannot be more than 20 meters apart on land and not more than 10
• 200m outside off the zone metres during swimming. The athletes shall never move further away
• No assistance to a team member or an organiser in danger than 10m from the trail.
• Pollution of any sites
• Declining medical exam The race organisation & the medical team can refuse a team to
• Doping continue if they:
• are not equipped with above specified compulsory equipment.
External Assistance • are not capable to continue the race, due to fatigue or being in
• It is not allowed to receive assistance from other people than the poor physical condition.
race organisation. Each team has to make their own way from start to finish. • Athletes must enter water feet first. Diving into water headfirst is
not allowed.
4. RACE BRIEFING Health and Safety
A medical assistance team will assure the participants’ security.
Medical personnel authorised by the event may examine any
Race Course
participant who appears in distress. If in the sole opinion of authorised
• The race course is marked.
medical personnel, it is in the best interest of the participant’s health
• The athletes must follow the race course shown in map.
and welfare, medical personnel may remove the participant from the
• The athletes that do not follow the course will be disqualified.
event.
• The athletes shall not overtake other teams and shall walk past
tourists within marked-up “danger zones”.
Participants must retire at once from race if ordered to do so by a
member of the event’s official staff, official medical staff.
Checkpoints / Energy Stations
• There will be several water/food checkpoints throughout the course.
• There may be additional un-announced checkpoints along
course, not shown on map.
• Teams failing to pass a checkpoint will be disqualified.
Medical Points
• There will be several medical points where participants can get
help if needed. There will be medical staff and equipment on boats
and on land.
Timing
• The time is from the start until the finish line. The team has to pass
all timing checkpoints and the finish line together.
Cut Off Times
• Throughout the course there will be cut offs where the teams need
to pass by a certain time to be able to continue racing. Information
about the cut off times will be given the day before the start.
• Teams must pass cut-off point(s) with a certain time frame
presented during the compulsory Race Brief at the latest. Teams
or solos that do not make it to specified cut-off point(s) in time will
be taken off the race and disqualified.
Trash
• We will NOT accept ANY trash along the course. Bins will be
provided throughout the route. Ensure you know how and prepare
for carrying any trash between the provided stations.
NOTES race.meridianadventures.com meridianadventures.com
You can also read
