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Race Information

When:Saturday February 26, 2011
Location:Kanchanaburi (The top banner should give an indication where exactly)
Directions:To be anounced shortly.
Teams:

Teams of 2 racers

Levels:
  • Extreme: for experienced racers and extremely fit competitors
  • Adventure: Suitable for Week End warriors or adventure racing newcomers
Disciplines:
  • Biking
  • Jungle running
  • Kayaking
  • River swimming and surprise obstacles along the course
Categories:
  • Men
  • Women
  • Mixed
  • Masters (combined age over 80 years)
  • Grand Masters (combined age over 100 years)
  • Students (14-18)
Duration:3-5 hours for Adventure division/ 4:30-8 hours for Extreme division
Prizes:
  • Trophies for winning teams in each category
  • Fantastic bonus prizes for winning teams
  • Lucky draw prices for racers
  • Gifts to all racers from our sponsors
Food & Drinks:Included in the race fee are:
  • Fruit basket after the race
  • Dinner buffet on Saturday evening (prizes and trophies ceremony)

There will be 3 water supply stations during the race. However, each competitor is required to start the race with at least two litre of mineral water.(see mandatory gear list)

Pasta party on Friday Ferbruary 25 : 400 Baht/adult and 200 Baht/children under 10 years of age.Coupons can be purchased at registration counter on Friday 5 or at the entrance of the restaurant from 6pm

Extra coupons for gala dinner can be purchased at registration counter on March 5 or at the entrance of restaurant on Saturday 6 from 6pm:600 Baht/adult and 250 Baht/children under 10 years of age

Schedule:

Friday February 25, 2011

  • 13:00 Free shuttle bus leaves central Bangkok (Amarin Plaza)
  • 15:00-21:00 Check in
  • 15:00-21:00 Come to the registartion desk to pick up the race number and show the mandatory gear requested
  • 20:30 Major race briefing

Saturday February 26, 2011

  • 8:00 Simplified Race briefing
  • 8:30 Start of the race
  • 17:00 End of the race
  • 19:00 Buffet dinner and prizes/trophies ceremony

Sunday February 27, 2011

  • 13:00 The shuttle bus leaves the appointed resort.Will arrive at the Amarin Plaza at around 17:00
Safety:

The safety issue is for us extremely important. An ambulance, six nurses and a sport doctor will be on duty that day.  The race has been specially designed to allow this medical staff on the scene in a matter of minutes in case of an emergency.

Adventure racing is a challenging sport, but teamwork and good sportsmanship are integral parts of making it a safe event. Pay attention to the needs of your teammates and other teams. If someone needs help, stop and help them.

Also, please come well prepared: mentally, physically, logistically.

Safety Considerations specific to this event include: Dehydration/ Hyponatremia; Exposure/Hypothermia; Wildlife (snakes, spiders, stray dogs, mosquitoes…..); travel through rugged areas (abrasions, twisted ankles, etc).

Weather: End of February it is expected to be hot and humid (35 degrees celcius ) during the day. Please prepare for weather.

Transportation:
  • Private transportation can be arranged to the race location or appointed resorts
  • A free shuttle bus to the venue will leave the Amarin Plaza in central Bangkok at 1pm on Friday Februay 25.

This shuttle bus will bring competitors back and leave the resort at 1pm on Sunday February 27.

Booking is requested!

 

Please contact:
Active Management Asia Co.,Ltd.
02-718 9581-2
Khun Soy or Khun Nid

Looking for people to race with?

Just email us your references and we will put you in touch with other people looking for a team partner.


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