!!!!!!!! !!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! 2014 Chicago Spartan Super & Spartan Sprint September 27 th & 28 th

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1 2014 Chicago Spartan Super & Spartan Sprint September 27 th & 28 th The Cliff s Off- Road Park 2725 E 2625 th Rd Marseilles, IL 61341

2 10 Easy Steps For A Great Reebok Spartan Race Experience 1. Once you arrive at the race venue, proceed to the WAIVERS/ BIB NUMBERS tent located near the entrance to the Festival Area. 2. Fill out and sign your Participant Waiver. 3. Find your BIB number located on the BIB Number wall. Write it on your waiver. Write it on your arm. 4. Proceed to REGISTRATION tent with your Waiver and Photo Identi]ication in hand. Choose the lane with the number sequence that matches your BIB number. 5. Pick up your race packet from one of our awesome volunteers. 6. Loop the yellow wristband through the timing chip and attach it to your wrist. 7. Attach your BIB number to your shirt with safety pins. 8. If you choose, drop your stuff at BAG CHECK tent for safe- keeping. Bag Check is $5 per bag. 9. Head into the, look for the START signs located within the Festival. 10.Prepare For Glory

3 Section REEBOK SPARTAN RACE ATHLETE GUIDE CONTENTS Contents 1 Event Schedule 2 Pre- Race Details 3 Race Day Registration Flow 4 Start Times 5 Course Description 6 Event Timing 7 itab Finisher Medals 8 Finisher Shirts 9 Awards 10 Free Race Photos 11 Kid s Races 12 Hurricane Heat 13 Festival Challenges 14 Directions 15 Parking 16 Spectators 17 Charity Partners 18 Equipment & Clothing 19 Food & Beverage 20 Responsible Drinking 21 Spartan Future Race Tent 22 Facilities 23 Spartan Information 24 Inclement Weather 25 Contact Spartan HQ

4 EVENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY, September 27 th Time Event Location 6:00am Festival/Registration/Bag Check Opens 7:30am Men s ELITE Super Start Start Line 7:45am Women s ELITE Super Start Start Line 8:00am - 9:15am Con\irmed Heats Start Start Line 9:30am 10:00am & 10:30am Kids Spartan Race 1 Mile & ½ Mile 10:05am Open Heats Start - Every 15 Minutes Start Line Festival Challenge (Traverse Wall Challenge) 11:00am & 11:30am Kids Spartan Race 1 Mile & ½ Mile Kid s Zone Kid s Zone 11:05am ANG Pull Up Challenge 11:50am Awards / Main Stage 12:00pm & 12:30pm Kids Spartan Race 1 Mile & ½ Mile 1:05pm 2:00pm & 2:30pm 2:05pm Festival Challenge (Slosh Pipe Challenge) Kids Spartan Race 1 Mile & ½ Mile Festival Challenge (Tire Flip Challenge) Kid s Zone Kid s Zone 3:30pm Registration Closes/ Last Heat Registration Area

5 EVENT SCHEDULE SUNDAY, September 28 th Time Event Location 6:30am Festival/Registration/Bag Check Opens 8:00am Men s ELITE Heat Start Start Corral 8:15am Women s ELITE Heat Start Start Corral 8:30am - 9:15am Con\irmed Heats Start Start Area 9:30am 10:00am & 10:30am 10:05am Open Heats Start Every 15 Minutes Junior Spartan Race 1 Mile & ½ Mile Festival Challenge (Traverse Wall Challenge) Start Area Kid s Zone 11:05am ANG Pull Up Challenge 11:50am Awards 12:00pm & 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm Junior Spartan Race 1 Mile & ½ Mile Registration Closes/Last Heat Festival Challenge (Slosh Pipe Challenge) Festival Challenge (Tire Flip Challenge) Kid s Zone Registration Area

6 PRE- RACE DETAILS PLEASE READ Follow these Pre- Race Instructions to ensure a speedy registration on race day 1. Visit the Chicago Spartan Super event page or Chicago Spartan Sprint event page on our website. 2. Scroll down to Important Race Documents. 3. ATHLETE START TIMES will be posted on Wednesday, September 17th. 4. BIB NUMBERS will be posted on Tuesday, September 23rd. 5. Click on the Start Times Link to \ind your exact start time. Your name will be in alphabetical order according to your last name. There you will \ind your heat start time. Write it down. Your BIB Number will be used to \ind your race packet when you arrive on Race Day. 6. Print the Reebok Spartan Race Waiver located under Important Documents. 7. Fill out the waiver completely and bring it with you along with one valid form of ID. 8. EVERY RACER MUST SIGN A WAIVER & SHOW A VALID FORM OF ID DO NOT FORGET YOUR PHOTO ID

7 RACE DAY REGISTRATION FLOW NOTE: Day of Race Registration will be available at a fee of $200 for the Super & $150 for the Sprint. NOTE: Show up at least 1.5 HOURS prior to your Heat Start Time at the parking lot. Saturday: Sunday: STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: Registration OPENS at 6:00am and CLOSES at 3:30pm. Registration OPENS at 6:30am and CLOSES at 1:00pm. With your Signed Waiver, Bib Number and PHOTO IDENTIFICATION in hand, proceed to the REGISTRATION TENT. ** If you DO NOT have your Waiver or Bib Number, you can locate these at the WAIVERS/ BIB NUMBERS tents. Find the registration lane with the number sequence that matches your BIB number. Participants will hand race waiver to one of our awesome Volunteers in the Registration tent. Waivers and ID will be checked to verify identity before packet is received. You will receive: Race Bib (Bibs should be pinned on your front, back, or shorts). Spartan Headband with Bib Number- please wear headband during race so we can recognize your bib number. Wristband with your Start Time. All Racers MUST run during their designated start time. This wristband will get you into the start corral and serves as your festival access AFTER your race. Please keep it on at all times. Loop the yellow strap through the timing chip and attach it to your wrist. Free Drink ticket- Located on your bib (Don t lose this as we won t give you another one) Once you have your race packet and headband, proceed into the Festival area. BAG CHECK. If you re planning to store gear at our Bag Check tent, we will tag your bag with a wristband that will match an identical wristband that you must wear. Once you \inish the race, you ll need to turn in your wristband in order to collect your bag. Bags will only be returned to individuals whose name and number match up. Bags can be checked for $5 per bag. For each checked bag, you will receive $5 in Spartan Bucks, which can be redeemed at the Merchandise Tent (not valid for Food or Beverage). Saturday & Sunday: Bag Check tent will open at 6:00am on Saturday and 6:30am on Sunday. Bag Check CLOSES at when the last racer picks up their bags.

8 START TIMES Saturday - Start Schedule Spartan Super 7:30AM Men s Elite Start 7:45AM Women s Elite Start 8:30AM - 9:15AM Con]irmed Start Heats Begin 9:30AM OPEN/ Morning Start Heats Begin 3:30PM Last Open Heat Sunday - Start Schedule Spartan Sprint 8:00AM Men s Elite Start 8:15AM Women s Elite Start 8:30AM - 9:15AM Con]irmed Start Heats Begin. 9:30AM OPEN/ Morning Start Heats Begin. 1:30PM Last Open Heat NOTE: ALL RACERS MUST RUN IN THEIR DESIGNATED START TIME. Please be in the starting corral on time If you do not know your start time, you can locate it on your event page or at the Bib Number tent near the entrance to the Festival. Chicago Spartan Super Chicago Spartan Sprint If you have any problems with your registration, please come to the Race Day Registration tent and we ll help resolve it.

9 COURSE DESCRIPTION Course: This is our fourth year at Cliffs Insane Terrain Park and it once again will deliver an epic course \illed with fast double- track, fun single track, short steep hills, and gnarly technical off- trail runs down ravines and rivers. If it s wet you can kiss any chance of footing goodbye, as it is the closest thing to running on ice you ll \ind during the summer. The terrain is relentless so plan your footwear accordingly. Expect a short swim as well. We ll provide PFD s for those concerned about the water and for anyone not in the Elite heat we ll give the option to Burpee your way out of the swim (just be aware it will take longer to do the burpees). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH RACER TO FOLLOW THE COURSE AND REMAIN ON THE CORRECT COURSE AT ALL TIMES. Water Stations: As always, Spartans come prepared All racers should be sure to bring extra water and energy fuel if needed. There will be two water stations on the Sprint and Super course as well as an additional two for the Super course; in addition there will also be the water station at the Finish Line. You may bring a water bottle or hydration pack with you and take as much water as you'd like at each station, but if you use our disposable cups, please take only one at each station and re\ill it. EVENT TIMING You will receive a Chip Timer ($40 value) and yellow wrist strap to record your time and results. Chip Timer must be fastened around wrist in order to record your \inish time properly. Upon completion of the race at the Finish line: o Drop Chip Timer and wrist strap into buckets at either side of the Finish Line. o You will then receive your Spartan Race Medal and T- Shirt. Finisher Times will be posted at the Results Tent near the Finish Line and will be on the Spartan Race Website as quickly as possible. SGX WARM UP AREA Wondering how to warm up before the race? Need some practice climbing a wall or lessons on how to climb a rope? Just swing by the SGX WARM UP Area and one of our Spartan Coaches will get you started. Our Spartan SGX program provides accessible stretching equipment, practice ropes, a 6 wall, and most importantly EXPERT GUIDANCE from our growing community of coaches that have been certi\ied as Spartan SGX Instructors. For more information on SGX, click here to visit our website. After your race, don t forget to stop by again for a cool down and a chance to meet some of our Spartan Pro Team athletes SATURDAY: 7:00AM SGX WARM UPS BEGIN ON THE HOUR SATURDAY: 8:30AM SGX LEARN TO ROPE CLIMB BEGIN ON THE HOUR SUNDAY: 7:30AM SGX WARM UPS BEGIN ON THE HOUR SUNDAY: 9:00AM SGX LEARN TO ROPE CLIMB BEGIN ON THE HOUR

10 itab FINISHER MEDALS ~ CLICK HERE itab can help you to customize your Spartan Finisher Medal All Spartan Race Finishers have the opportunity to order a personalized itab for their medal. The brushed silver look of the itab compliments the back of your Finisher Medal for the seamless look of a custom medal For $10 itab allows you to engrave your medal with your \inishing time, race location, team name or any other info unique to you & your race. OFFICIAL SPARTAN RACE FINISHER SHIRTS 2014 Finisher Shirts can be collected near the showers Once you re done racing, head to the showers, get cleaned up and pick up your 2014 Finisher Shirt. Wear it with pride; you ll have earned it Be sure to wear your medal as proof that you re a Spartan \inisher TRIFECTA QUALIFYING Racers can knock off two legs of 2014 Trifecta in one weekend Run the Super AND Sprint and you ll be two thirds of the way towards your Trifecta. AWARDS: The Awards Ceremony on Saturday will be held at 11:50am. The top 3 male and 3 female ELITE Heat racers from the Super will receive a cash prize of $500, $200, and $100 respectfully, Saturday only. The Awards Ceremony on Sunday will be held at 10:50am. The top 3 male and 3 female ELITE Heat racers from the Sprint will receive a cash prize of $500, $200, and $100 respectfully, Sunday only. The top 3 male and 3 female racers will also receive a Unique Reebok Spartan Race Trophy designed by the Founders of Spartan Race. Each of the top 3 male and females will also be featured on Spartan Race's Wall of Champions page, both Saturday and Sunday. FREE RACE PHOTOS Your FREE Race Photos will be available approximately one week after the event. The link to the photos will be on our RESULTS page on our website, and will be ed to each participant. Stay tuned for more updates

11 KID S RACE Spartan Kids Race Schedule SATURDAY SCHEDULE Kids Spartan Race: Varsity 1 mile 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm Kids Spartan Race: Varsity 1/2 mile 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm SUNDAY SCHEDULE Kids Spartan Race: Varsity 1 mile 10:00am, 11:00am *Note: there is no 11:00am or 2:00pm heat on Sunday Kids Spartan Race: Varsity 1/2 mile 10:30am, 12:30pm *Note: there is no 11:30am or 2:30pm heat on Sunday Registration for the Spartan Kids Race will be at the main Registration tent. On- site registration is $30 per child. Each \inisher will receive a \inisher s medal and Kids Race Shirt. Bring Cash, Check, or Card if you are planning to register on- site. Look for the orange Kids Fit banners to locate the Starting Line. SPARTAN HURRICANE HEAT Friday evening: 6:00pm The Spartan Hurricane Heat gives runners the chance to meet and run with the Founders and staff of Spartan Race in a unique and memorable way. Held on Friday evening, both on and off the Spartan Race Course, the goal is to \inish as a team. No timing chips, no clock, just a Spartan- style workout that represents what our company and our athletes are all about getting up when you re knocked down and \inishing what you start. Successful \inishers earn Hurricane Heat dog tags, a Hurricane Heat Badge, entry into a closed networking group, a \inisher t- shirt, and the chance of a lifetime to \ind the Spartan \inish line as a Hurricane Heater. The 2014 Chicago Hurricane Heat will take place at 6:00pm, Friday evening and will last 3+ hours. If you are registered for a regular heat on Saturday or Sunday, you can join the Hurricane Heat for only $25. Visit here to get signed up NOTE: All Hurricane Heat participants MUST arrive at the designated parking location by 5:30pm or earlier on Friday evening. Don t be late All registered Hurricane Heaters will receive parking instructions via on Thursday, September 25th.

12 FESTIVAL CHALLENGES While you are waiting to race or looking for an extra workout, try out one of our Festival Challenges. Test your skills on the Traverse Wall, see how many pull- ups you can do at our Pull- up Challenge, how many times you can \lip a Tractor Tire, or see how many times you can push press our Slosh Pipe. 1 st place male and female challenge winners receive a Free Race Entry to the Spartan Race event of their choice. Traverse Wall Challenge An exact replica of the wall we use on course. The goal is to get across the wall without falling off and ring the bell in the fastest time Slosh Pipe Press A PVC pipe capped at both ends and \illed with water. The tube is only \illed to about 60% capacity, which allows the water to slosh around. How many times can you press the Slosh Pipe in one minute? Tire Flip Challenge Flip a tractor tire as many times as possible in 60 seconds. Clif Builders Bar Pull Up Challenge Cameras will record this entire challenge in hopes of documenting a new Guinness World Record for most pull- ups in one minute. This challenge will last all day, winner announced at the end of the day.

13 HOW TO GET HERE SATURDAY PARKING: ALL RACER AND SPECTATOR PARKING WILL BE LOCATED OFF-SITE AT THE ADDRESS BELOW. PARKING AT THE RACE VENUE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AND IS RESERVED FOR VIP PARKING ONLY E 2625 th Rd Marseilles, IL Click here for directions. Parking is $10 for cars, $20 for vans, and $50 for buses. Cash only. We will be providing free shuttles to take racers and spectators to and from the race venue. The shuttle route is approximately a 10-minute ride. VIP Parking Saturday ONLY: A limited amount of VIP parking spots are still available for $20 each. Pack some friends in your car and share the cost of VIP Parking. You ll be able to walk directly to the starting line. SUNDAY PARKING: The Cliff s Off- Road Park 2725 E 2625 th Rd Marseilles, IL Click here to purchase VIP parking for SATURDAY. Parking is $10 for cars, $20 for vans, and $50 for buses. Cash only. Important Driving Instructions: 80% of you will be directed by GPS to take exit 105 / Seneca Rd when coming from the east on Rt 80. If you go this way, you will NOT be able to get to the venue. A bridge is out on the only road leading to the venue from here. Do NOT go this way. Instead, continue on Rt 80 to Exit 97 for Marseilles. Mandatory Directions: Rt 80 to Exit 97 / Marseilles Take a left at the end of the off- ramp onto E. 24 th St and head south for 3 miles to the center of Marseilles. Take a left onto Rt 6/E Bluff St Continue for ~2.5 miles and take a left onto 2625 th St. Proceed ½ mile to the Event Parking lot.

14 SPECTATORS Saturday Spectator passes are available online here for $20. Sunday Spectator passes are available online here for $20. Tickets will remain on sale until 5pm, Friday, September 26 th. Once you register, please print the Spectator Waiver from the Chicago Spartan Super event page or Chicago Spartan Sprint event page and bring an ID and your con]irmation letter to the Spectator Tent on race day. You will not receive a hard copy of your tickets. We ll have your name on a Will Call list. On- site Spectator tickets will be $25 (please bring cash, limited Credit Card service available). Spectator maps will be available at the Spectator Tent for those looking to get close to the action. Children 13 and under get in for free. Parents will a child racing in the Kids Race will receive 2 free spectator passes per family. All Paid Spectators receive $5 Spartan Bucks for use in Merchandise. Spartan Bucks NOT redeemable at Food & Beverage vendors. Anyone entering the festival MUST have a wristband (including racers). Food (BBQ and healthy options) and drink will be for sale (please bring cash). Unique Spectator Course access with obstacle viewing, to get your favorite Spartan Racer s pictures DJ & Emcee entertainment all day. CHARITIES Spartan Race is proud to announce that it has partnered with CrowdRise for Our partners include Homes for our Troops, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's, Team in Training, IAVA, and numerous other organizations. If you wish to donate CLICK HERE for the Spartan Race donation page and remember, every penny counts Spartans give generously. Do you? EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING All participants are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, shoes, and a plastic bag. You are going to get wet and muddy Shoe Donation will be available- we ll clean and send your \ilthy running shoes to needy feet all over the globe. Just tie them together and toss them in the pile by the showers. FOOD & BEVERAGES Food and beverages will be available for sale so please bring cash and have your ID ready if you are planning on having a beer. Your complimentary beer on us will also be available to those of age as well RESPONSIBLE DRINKING Spartan Race HQ reminds you to drink responsibly. This race is one of grit and determination that should not be tarnished by the irresponsible acts of few.

15 SPARTAN RACE SPECIAL OFFERS Please stop by the Future Sales Tent in our Festival for some great discounts and information on up coming races FACILITIES Porta- Potties will be located throughout the festival area. Washing Stations are located on- site, but bring a towel and a change of clothes. SPARTAN INFORMATION No pop- up tents are allowed in the festival. Tent space is reserved for Sponsors. No coolers or glass bottles allowed on property. Security staff will check for them as you enter. Shoe and clothing donation available both in festival and in parking lots. If you want to donate your muddy clothing and shoes make sure you drop it off at the proper tent and not on the ground. You must have ID to check in. Racers ages 13 and older can participate in the adult s race. 13 year olds require a guardian to run with them on the adult course. Those under 13 are encouraged to join the Kids race. No DOGS/ pets allowed - Only Service Dogs with proper credentials are allowed. Please DO NOT call venue with questions Our Chicago Spartan Super event page or Chicago Spartan Sprint event page are your best source for up- to- date information. Please check back early and often. Drink plenty of water before the race and come prepared Get a good night s sleep. This race is no joke INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of inclement weather such as lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes and the like, Spartan Race reserves the right to eliminate obstacles, select portions of the course, or cancel the event in order to ensure the safety of racers, volunteers and staff. Weather in Malibu can be unpredictable at times. Please come prepared for chilly morning and evening temps and possible rainstorms. CONTACT SPARTAN HQ All Spartans do their homework. For any questions or concerns that haven t been addressed here, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page. It should have answers to all the questions you ll need to get you prepared for race day