50k run 8k swim 100% though - in the most stunning Oslofjord archipelago

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1 Swimrun to the World s End 50k run 8k swim 100% though - in the most stunning Oslofjord archipelago FINISHER

2 Welcome to Swimrun to the World s End 2016 Dear Racers, friends and family! We are happy to welcome you to our THIRD swimrun to the world s end 20 August The first year we had 23 teams leaving Ringshaug Beach. Next Saturday we will have more than 60 teams swim and run to the finish line at Verdens Ende, Tjoeme! The stunning Oslofjord archipelago is waiting for a fierce battle in a true and unique swimrun course from island to island. Please make sure that you read the following information carefully as this is the final race manual. All relevant information for your participation will be found in this document. Please also join our facebook fan page as it is our primary mean of communication. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you still have questions about the race. Now, its time to rest, prepare and organize your equipment. See you soon at Havna Hotel, Tjoeme. The swimrun.no team, Race Director, Tom Remman tom@swimrun.no /

3 The Essentials: Activity Day Date Time Registration Friday 19. Aug Mandatory pre race meeting Friday 19. Aug 18:00 Scandic Havna Hotel, Tjoeme Breakfast Saturday 20. Aug 02:30 Bus leaving Saturday 20. Aug 03:45 START swimrun World s Saturday 20. Aug 05:00 End Last team expected to WE Saturday 20. Aug Winners ceremony Saturday 20. Aug 19:00 Grill buffet at Havna Hotel Saturday 20. Aug 19:30 DATES & PLACE Welcome to Scandic Havna Hotel, our race hotel. MAP Our mandatory pre race meeting will be held at Scandic Havna Hotel Friday 19.August at 1800hrs. Please note that it s essential to be there in order to start the race. Registration is open from 1500hrs at Tjømesalen The Swimrun to the World s End starts Saturday 20.August at 0500HRS. Ringshaug beach. You need to be on the bus latest by 0345 leaving for Ringshaug. (Start) If you are staying at the race hotel please be in time. The bus is leaving 0345 sharp. One bag pr. team will be handled at the start and returned to the finish line. Bring some money and warm clothes. Please, remember to bring a new pair of shoes, sandals etc. THE RACE The 2016 race course is an epic journey through the Faerder National park with Bolaerne island, Notteroy and Tjoeme. Not to forget the magical finish line at the World s End 20 islands to cross and with 18% swim and 82% run this will be a challenging 60km route to the World s End. We have made some few adjustments this year. Three lake swims, a small deviation at Ramsholmen due to an eagle nest and a direct swim from Brotsø to Hvasser. Vasskalven Island will not be on the 2016 map. We have 7 dedicated energy stations along the course and cut-offs at

4 Bolaerne and Vrengen (aid station 4). Cutoff times will also be announced at our prerace meeting. Where Entering Aid station #2 Eastern Bolaerne Entering Vrengen Aid Station #4 Cutoff time 08:15hrs 12:30hrs Timing/race number The race number should be visible at all times. You need to wear the swimcap at all swim legs. Timing will be at aid station #3 and at the finish line.

5 Mandatory equipment: All teams need to bring all their equipment from start to finish. If a team fails to bring all their equipment to the finish line they will be disqualified. Before the race start there will be a mandatory gear check. Per team: One first aid pressure bandage, packed waterproof Wetsuits suitable for water temperature of 13degrees Celsius 2 whistles, locked to your wetsuit Min 2 safety gels per team Mandatory equipment that the organization will supply Race bibs (must be worn visible all the time during the race) Timing chip Swimcaps must be worn visible during all the swim legs. Recommended equipment: Trail running shoes Swim goggles Paddles Pullbouy with locklaces or similar Pullcord or similar to pull your friend in the water or on land side Floatation help that s bigger than 100 cm x 60 cm is not allowed. Due to the magic swimrun sport we will not allow fins! It is not allowed to receive any private food or drink, except from official refreshment stations. It may be handed out by persons authorised by the organizer. Competitors shall treat other competitors, Race Officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy.

6 For your safety only: When entering the water DO NOT DIVE! This is our first and most important swimrun rule. Stay together in the water with max 10 meters apart. While running you should be together within a 50 meter distance. The race organization reserves the right to refuse any team to continue if they are evaluated as incapable of continuing because of fatigue. On longer swims there will be boats/kayaks with officials for you. To attract their attention, make use of your whistle and wave your arms. At aid station #3 and 4 we have medical service if needed. Take care of your swimrun teammate. You will have to stop for other teams in distress. True sportsmanship all day long! Some of the run course on Notteroy and Tjome are open for ordinary traffic. Please use the footpath when available. If not run on the left side. No personal feeding station. We want a fair race with the same conditions for all teams. Withdrawals: If you withdraw from the race at any point in time after the pre race meeting, you are obliged to inform the Race Office immediately by calling If you withdraw during the race call us at the same number or inform your nearest boat, kayak or aid station. The race office is manned from the pre race meeting onwards. LIVE FEED #swimrun We will create a live feed at where your family and friends can follow you throughout your epic swimrun. Please use #swimrunworldsend already now when uploading Instagram, tweets etc about your training and race. Also, make sure to spread the word that you are racing to the worlds end! Take a picture of your fantastic team at our selfie wall at Havna hotel.

7 WEATHER Yes, it will be! The race week seems to be nice and warm. This means that the current water temperatures are normal and around degrees. It can change very quickly and you should plan for racing in heavy rain and water temp at 15 degrees. For your own sake, hope for around 16-17degrees. Air temperatures could be between degrees C, hope for 15 degrees. It could rain, sunshine, hail and even get very stormy. Hope for overcast with intermittent sun and a light wind from the north. Be smart, and bring gear so you can manage different kinds of conditions. Weather, wind and temperatures change quickly during your trip to World s End. Do not forget to eat, drink and sleep to perform! This is a 100% though competition. Believe us! Latest weather forecast, water temperature and tidewater currents will be presented at our prerace meeting. We are happy to get hold of the latest project at MET.no. PLEASE NOTE, due to special weather conditions we may have to divert from our course and do the swimrun in between the islands. Safety first. This is a worst-case scenario. ENERGY ON THE COURSE You need to plan your race nutrition carefully. As always, we work with Fresubin Energy products on the race course. Fresubin 2kcal Drink will be available for you. Fresubin is a liquid food supplement consisting of protein (milk), carbohydrate, vegetable oils, minerals, vitamins and trace elements. Bottle 125 ml = 250 kcal and 28g carbs. Comes with Vanilla, berries or cappuccino taste. Important: Drink slowly because of high concentration of calories/vegetable oils. This year we will have their new DIBEN Fresubin (Diabetic version) In addition we have CYL Airnergy, Cola and GU Energy. Arla food will add some nutrition as well. You will be served water, bananas and some salt candy. This is to make sure that you maximize your performance throughout the whole race and especially during the FINAL 15 km run. At all energy stations you will have energy drinks, and throughout the course you will find a mixture of energy with gels and liquids. Furthermore, there are three stations along the course where you will find common foods such as water, fruit and candy. Make sure to stay

8 well energized throughout the course! Aid station #3 at Notteroy will provide special needs bags for all participants. At registration all participants will be given two different bags marked with their start number. These bags can be filled with your favorite food and drinks. Food only. Special need bag needs to be handled in LATEST by Friday 19. Aug 2000hrs,Tjømesalen. Only one special need bag per team. SWIMRUN World s End COURSE We are proud to once again present the 2016 swimrun course. It has been a lot of work with local government, national parks and landlords to ensure an epic journey for you and your teammate. Already this summer, we have heard swimrun stories along the course. Most of the Island will be marked. Follow our red/white markings, arrows, signs and beach flags. WORLD`S END SwimRun to the 20th August 2016 At Bolaerne you will follow the coastal path marked blue. Some of the island is not marked and you are free to take your own course as long as

9 you follow the in/outs flag/banners. Always enter or exit the water within 5meters radius with ref to the Beachflag/marking. Do not litter on the swimrun course. Doing so you will be disqualified. Remember that we are crossing a national park and some private islands. Take care of your environment. Close all gates when entering such. Take care of the sheep and cows and last but not least your TEAMMATE. The volunteers are there to help you! For detailed SWIMRUN MAP click HERE For detailed time and distance sheet click HERE Section A Ringshaug Torgersøy Ringshaug beach to Torgersoy: A 2.5k run with a master bike. We are setting the pace in order to have all teams together at the first swim leg. Nice and cozy run on paths and asphalt. Stay happy and prepare for a long day. No rush before the water. The first swim legs could be exposed for wind and currents. When entering the water at Valloy Marina, the race is on! The first swim will be a short swim. Enter Valloy again and head for the beach flag. Get ready for an open water swim to Torgersoy. PLEASE make sure that you are aiming for the lighthouse. ENTER RIGHT at the lighthouse. You will have a pleasant run at Torgersoy. Warm enough to enter the water south at Torgersoy. Follow the markings. Section B Torgersoy - Bolaerne Torgersoy to Toerfest is real open water challenge with currents, waves and possibility of wind. Toerfest is unmarked an easy north-south run and just time enough to prepare for a 750m swim to Masseloy. When entering Masseloy, take care of the cows and sheep. They may wonder why the heck you are doing this early morning. Run light as the National park will do a after swimrun check at this island. Marked island. Again, sight for your next beachflag or banner. You will have a short swim to Haneflu. Enter the water with the markings and run south to the next exit flag. Now you can see the magic Bolaerne islands. Aim for the dock at Western Bolaerne. As per the race brief you may be exposed for a heavy current from Haneflu to Bolaerne. Be aware of the possible strong current! We will give you latest update on Friday.

10 Section C Bolaerne - Hvaloy At the Bolaerne Island you will have to do follow the coastal track marked with blue sticks. The first 200m will be some easy climbing to get you into the blue track. Use the rope at site. Bolaerne islands consists of three beautiful islands with a lot of history. The first aid station is at Jensesund. You will be served energy drinks and water. Second aid station is at Eastern Bolaerne. This is a full service station and our first cutoff. Please have in mind that you have to be here no later than 3hrs and 15min from start. 0815hrs. When leaving the Bolaerne Island you are now heading straight west to Notteroy. After Siveskallen you need to run south and head for the Ramsholmen. Siveskallen is unmarked but easy to find the outbound beachflag. At Ramsholmen you will need to avoid an eagle nest. Follow the course and beachflag. Ramsholmen is marked. At Trollholmen, just run south-north. Exit the island with the mark and head for the HUIKJAELA SWIM, a 1100m openwater challenge. The Huikjæla can be a rough swim with swell and waves. Stay together with your teammate and navigate often. Sight for the beach flag at Gaasoy When entering Gaasoy you will have to navigate only by the southern coastline. Follow the coastline. Follow the bird wing from right to the left. Easy! It is it not allowed to do any short cuts on this Island. Our race coordinator will follow your tracks at the race hotel. You will have to jump over a fence, but hey, that should be an easy task for you. Enter the water with the beach flag heading towards Hvaloy. At Hvaloy follow the markings to the next exit over spectacular Hogaas (43 meters above see level.) You will see most of the scenic route from this point. Again you have to enter the sheep fence and remember to close the gate. Section D Bjerkoy - Vrengen The next beautiful Island is Bjerkoy. Please be gentle to the people living here. We are humbled to get permission to enter all islands. Follow the marked course and enter the water heading for Ulvoen pier. Aid station #3 coming up with full service. You can even pick up your special need bag. Whoohoo! Maybe you will see your friends and family, and get another boost to the World s End.

11 After entering Notteroy you are up to a 6km run. Follow the track and sign to Strengsdalsvannet. You will have a varied run on asphalt and different paths. Be aware of turns and signs. The swim is 300m and should be an easy swim to the main road. The road leads you to Vrengen and our next main Island Tjoeme with a 2km run. Section EF Vrengen Hvasser After to short swim at 250m you will enter Tjoeme and aid station #4. You are now heading south towards Kynna and a short lake swim of 200m. Again, DO NOT dive in any water exits. You are now up for a long run on path and asphalt to Engo pier. Follow signs and markings. Turn around if you have not seen a sign for 1km!!! You will enter the water at Engo for a short swim to Brotsoe. Run south on gravel and tracks to the next exit Holme Gaard. Now its time for Hvasser and you are up to a 600m swim You will have some fluids before you start the 7.5k run on this cozy Island. No pain No gain! Its all or nothing! How is your teammate? Regroup and go for it. The World s End is getting closer. After a turn south at Hvasser, you are again heading north to our last aid station at Ora. Make your last swim count to our Race Hotel. Climb up the pier and salut all the people cheering for you. Now its time to finish the longest swimrun in Norway! Section G The World s End After celebrating your last swim section you will follow marked track to Torås Fort. An old military installation from second world war. We have placed a beachflag on the old cannon. Be there. You need to take the stairs to reach the cannon. ALL swimrunners have to make the CANNON at the top. Even better you can see the finish line! Its only a few km to go. Follow track and signs to the main road and finish strong to the World s End. 52km run 9000m swim 100% though! Thanks!

Finish line! After you have crossed the finish line it is a mandatory finisher picture at the front of the most common symbol for this race course, The old lantern at the World s End.

12 Finish line! After you have crossed the finish line it is a mandatory finisher picture at the front of the most common symbol for this race course, The old lantern at the World s End. You will be shuttled back by our official Nissan car to the race hotel after a cold bear and some proteins. Remember your fresh and and warm clothes and a pair of sandals At 1900hrs we will have a race buffet and price ceremony with finisher t- shirts. Be there! Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in each class.

13 CONTACT INFORMATION: Race office: Safety and Medical: Race director: Logistics: Medical emergency number 113 Under certain circumstances the race director may be reuired to deviate from the race rules and guidelines to ensure a safe race or to award true sportsmanship A huge thanks to our sponsors and partners who make this happen. swimrun to the people and welcome to the world s end! Sponsors:

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OPEN WATER HORTEN MOSS 2017 RACE MANUAL

OPEN WATER HORTEN MOSS 2017 RACE MANUAL 1 of 13 Welcome to Openwater Horten - Moss 10.000m 8. July 2017 Dear swimmers, friends and family! Congratulations to your spot at the OW Horten-Moss, with a 10k