COMPETITOR GUIDE & RULES

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1 COMPETITOR GUIDE & RULES

2 SPARTAN ULTRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ICELAND 2017 COMPETITOR GUIDE & RULES 1. Introduction 1.1. Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide official and consistent information for the Spartan Ultra World Championship. Unless otherwise specified in this document, Competition Rules are the Spartan standards available here Location The 2017 Spartan Ultra World Championship will be held at the Hamarshöllin Sports Club in the surrounding fields and mountains of Hveragerði, Iceland. 1.3 General Rules 1. All participants must be at least 14 years old to race. 2. There are absolutely no refunds of, or transfers of, Spartan Ultra World Championship or Spartan Sprint Iceland registrations. 3. The Spartan Ultra World Championship will be held regardless of weather conditions. However, Spartan reserves the right to modify or cancel the event in the interest of Competitor and staff safety. 4. We encourage all Competitors to receive clearance from their physician to participate in the event. 5. All Competitors are required to sign all required liability waivers. 6. Spartan reserves the right to: a. Modify or close the course and any of its obstacles during the race at any time. b. Adjust the rules at any time. c. Remove any Competitor from the course and/or event at any time Spartan Race, Inc. Page 1 of 17

3 1.4 Race Categories, Summarized Elite Ultra Entry by application only. Up to 100 people are selected to race in this category. Finisher Belt Buckle, 24hr Finisher Medal, & Mileage Patches available. Top Place Awards & Prize Money available Burpee Penalties will be tracked per obstacle and penalties completed and officiated at the end of each lap Team Ultra Standard Spartan rules enforcement per obstacle. Burpee Penalties paid at obstacle upon failure. Finisher Belt Buckle, 24hr Team Finisher Medal & Mileage Patches available. Top Place Awards available. Open Ultra Standard Spartan rules enforcement per obstacle Burpee Penalties paid at obstacle upon failure. Finisher Belt Buckle, 24hr Finisher Medal, & Mileage Patches available. No Top Place Awards or Prize Money available Sprint Race Single loop of race course. Two races, Saturday and Sunday. Standard Spartan rules enforcement per obstacle. Burpee Penalties paid at obstacle upon failure. Top Place Awards & Finisher Medals available. 2: General Information 2.1 Event Schedule Friday, December 15 2:30 pm: Doors Open for Mandatory Ultra Briefing at the Harpa in Reykjavik 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Mandatory Ultra Briefing at the Harpa 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Mandatory Ultra Packet Pickup, Support Crew Packet Pickup & Mingle at the Harpa Saturday, December 16th 9:00 am: Buses begin to run to the venue from Reykjavik 11:15 am: All Competitor Transition Area Bins are racked and Competitors are race ready 12:00 pm: Ultra Race Start (all categories) 2:00 pm - 3:00pm: Sprint Race Start Times Sunday, December 17 6:00 am - 7:00 am: Sprint Race Start Times 9:00 am: Ultra Start Line Closes 12:00 pm: Ultra Finish Line Closes 1:00 pm: Award Ceremony 2:00 pm: Last bus from venue to Reykjavik 2017 Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 2 of 17

4 2.2 Volunteers 1. We can always use more volunteers. If you or someone you know can volunteer, click here to register and receive the following: a Trifecta Pass b. Volunteer Hoodie c. Limited Free Onsite Volunteer Parking d. Choose One: i. Free Iceland Sprint Race Entry ii. Free Future Race (Valid for 1 year at 12 Countries Globally) iii. $50 Merchandise Credit (Online) 2.3 Pre-Race Ultra Briefing 1. Ultra Competitors are required to attend the Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing on Friday, December 15th at 3:00 pm at the Harpa in Reykjavik. 2. Doors will open at 2:30pm, briefing will start at 3:00pm. 3. Due to space constraints, only Ultra Competitors will be allowed inside the briefing area where there is seating Support Crew, Spectators, and Sprint Competitors will not be accommodated. 4. No transportation is provided to/from the Ultra Briefing. Please make your own way to the Harpa. Public transportation is available in Reykjavik. 5. If Competitors and Support Crew are traveling together to the Harpa, Support Crew are encouraged to enjoy the city or the different options that exist within the Harpa during the Ultra Briefing for the Competitors. 2.4 Packet Pickup 1. Packet Pickup ( Ultra Competitors Only ), also at the Harpa, will start after the briefing at approximately 5:00 pm. At this time all Support Crew must be present to sign a waiver and check-in with their Competitor. They will be issued their blue armbands designating their Support Crew role at this time. 2. All Competitors and Support Crew must bring their Photo ID and registration bar code to pick up their packet. 3. Packet Pickup will close at 7:00 pm. 4. Packet Pickup on Saturday morning will only be available to those who make prior arrangements by ing us@spartan.com no later than Wednesday, December Sprint Competitor packets can ONLY be picked up at the venue from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday and 4:00 am to 6:00 am on Sunday Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 3 of 17

5 2.5 Transportation : 1. All Competitors, Support Crew, and Spectators are required by Monday, December 11th to buy a bus ticket to get from Reykjavik to the race venue on Saturday morning. Proceed through the travel registration process here and choose no hotel needed to purchase shuttle only tickets. There is strictly no onsite parking due to logistical and venue limitations. 2. Competitor Transition Area Drop Boxes will be stored underneath the bus when heading to the venue. Competitors will not have access to this until arriving at the venue. 3. Buses will leave from the host hotels and you will be given the chance prior to specify which bus you will be taking ( i.e. what hotel you will pick it up from ). All bus tickets include a return trip Sunday at 2:00 pm except for Saturday Sprint racers whose return ticket is for 6pm on Saturday. Consider each round trip ticket like buying plane tickets your inbound and outbound seats are guaranteed. 4. For those not staying at one of the host hotels you will need to select one of the hotels to take the bus from. If you have a vehicle that needs to be parked, you must take the bus from the Icelandair Hotel. Free parking is available at the Reykjavik University and is a 4-minute walk to the hotel. 5. Limited shuttles will run between Hveragerði and Reykjavik throughout the race for those wishing to return to the city. Seating will be limited and not meant to be a regular means of going back and forth to Reykjavik and the venue. All participants will have a more enjoyable experience if they are prepared to stay the entire time at the event. There will be plenty of entertainment options, food & beverage available, and exciting race activity. a. These shuttles will leave (approximately) hourly and stop to drop off/pick up at only the following three locations which are centrally located for easy accessibility. It is the responsibility of the rider to find transportation from these three locations to his/her final destination. i. Hotel Canopy ii. Hotel Icelandair Natura iii. Hotel Cabin b. Approximated shuttle start end times are below. A more specific schedule will be posted at the event: i. Venue > Reykjavik: First 5:00 pm Saturday, Last 10:00 am Sunday ii. Reykjavik > Venue: First 6:30 pm Saturday, Last 9:30am Sunday iii. Seating will be limited! 6. There is strictly no parking onsite at the venue. All vehicles will be denied access Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 4 of 17

6 3: Race Procedure 3.1 General Race Procedure See Section 3.10 for Spartan Sprint details 1. Course Details: a. A full lap is approximately 6 miles and 1230 / 375m of elevation gain with over 20 obstacles (this is subject to change leading up to the event). b. The course is subject to multiple changes throughout the race based on weather conditions and race management discretion. If this happens, not all Competitors will complete the exact same course so Competitors will be credited for their distance based on timing mat data. More specifically, a short course option exists which will keep racers off of the exposed mountain. This short course is approximately 5.5 miles and 600 / 183m of elevation gain with no change in obstacles from the full course. c. No hydration or nutrition will be provided by Spartan on the course, all Competitors are responsible for bringing their own items. 2. Winners: a. The winners of the Spartan Ultra World Championship will be the Top Elite Male & Top Elite Female who each complete the most miles and cross the finish line between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Sunday ( see Section 3.9 for Team Ultra details ). b. If no Elite Ultra Competitors cross the finish line between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Sunday then the winner will be determined by the Elite Ultra Competitor with the most mileage. c. Only mileage from completed laps will be counted towards an Ultra Competitor s official mileage. d. Only Elite Ultra Competitors are eligible to be winners. 3.2 Ultra Start Procedure & 5k Prologue See Section 3.10 for Spartan Sprint details 1. The Official Start for the 2017 Spartan Ultra World Championship is 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 16th 2. All Ultra Competitors must begin their race at the Official Start; no late starts are permitted. 3. The race begins with a ( roughly ) 5k Prologue run with no obstacles through the town of Hveragerði. 4. All Ultra Competitors are required to run the 5k Prologue before beginning the standard course 5. All Team Ultra Competitors must run the 5k Prologue together 6. The distance run in the Prologue will count toward a Competitor s final mileage. 7. Obstacles on the course may be opened in stages to prevent backups the first few hours of the event Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 5 of 17

7 3.3 Ultra Finish Procedure See Section 3.10 for Spartan Sprint details 1. Ultra Competitors have until 12:00 pm on Sunday, December 17 to complete as many miles on the course as possible. 2. At 12:00 pm Sunday the finish line will close and the race will officially end. At this time all Ultra Competitors on an active lap will be removed from course. 3. At the end of every lap, Ultra Competitors must choose between beginning another lap or crossing the Finish. a. If a Competitor physically crosses the Finish they are officially done racing, will have their timing chip removed and may not attempt any more laps. b. Competitors who wish to attempt another lap must exit BEFORE the Finish Line using the designated route. At this point they will be able to access the Transition Area or move right to starting another lap. c. Once the Ultra Competitor enters the Transition Area they can choose to return to cross the Finish. d. Ultra Competitors can choose to cross the Finish at any time in order to be finished with the event and have an official time. ( only complete laps will be counted towards final mileage ). e. Ultra Competitors must cross the finish line to qualify as official finishers. Ultra Competitors who do not cross the finish line before 12:00 pm Sunday will not have an official finish time. f. Only official finishers will receive their Medals and Mileage Patches. Plan Accordingly! 4. Elite Ultra Competitors who want to qualify for any Cash or Awards must complete their Final Lap and cross the Finish Line between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Sunday, December If a Competitor is pulled from the course for any reason other than disqualification, their final mileage will be determined based on the last full loop they completed. 3.4 Final Lap Cut-Off 1. Ultra Competitors must be past the Timing and Results tent and have begun their final lap by 8:59 am Sunday, December 17. After this time, no Competitors will be allowed to begin another lap. 2. The Race Director reserves the right to adjust this final lap cut-off time. All Ultra Competitors will be made aware of any changes with more than adequate time to adjust their race strategy Hour Finishers 1. Ultra Competitors who complete 30 miles and cross the Finish Line between 9:00am and 12:00 pm on Sunday, December 17th will earn a 24hr Finisher Medal with itab Medal insert. Ultra Competitors who earn this will be able to proudly display this on the back of their finisher Medal (assuming they meet all the other finisher requirements) hr Finisher Medals with the 24hr itab insert will be available in the Finish area with the rest of the Medals Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 6 of 17

8 3.6 Timing 1. Competitors must wear the assigned timing chip on their wrist at all times during the race. 2. Once a Competitor crosses the Finish, their timing chip will be removed. Once the chip is removed, Competitors are not allowed to continue. 3. There are several timing mats throughout the course. Competitors must cross all available timing mats during each lap. 4. It is the sole responsibility of each Competitor to ensure their timing chip is secure and worn at all times. 5. It is the sole responsibility of each Competitor to notify a race official if a timing chip is lost or malfunctions at any time. 6. If a timing chip is lost, it could result in disqualification, this decision will be made on a case dependent basis by the Race Director and/or Race Officials. 7. Miles are only counted for completed laps. Partial laps are not counted. 3.7 Bibs & Race Numbers 1. Headbands and jerseys (pinnies) will be given to Ultra Competitors at registration: a. Ultra Competitors are not required to wear the Headband. b. Ultra Competitors must write their assigned race number on the front and back of their Jersey. c. Race jerseys must always be on the outside of each Competitor s clothing with race number clearly visible. 2. Headbands and red armbands are given to Sprint Competitors at registration. a. Sprint Competitors are required to wear their Headband all times while on course. b. Sprint Competitors are required to wear the Red Armband on their arm at all times while on course. c. Sprint Competitors will not be issued jerseys. 3. Four types of Jerseys (pinnies) will be assigned, these must always be worn and visible at all times during race over any shirt, jacket or backpack/hydration pack: Jersey Type: Open Ultra Team Ultra Elite Ultra Elite Ultra Leader Details: Worn by all Open Ultra Competitors Worn by all Team Ultra Competitors Worn by all Elite Ultra Competitors Starting 6 hours into the event, the Top 5 M/F Leaders will be assigned this jersey. Positions are calculated as the Competitor comes in at the end of a lap Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 7 of 17

9 3.8 Obstacles & Penalties 1. Unless otherwise stated in this document, all Competitors must properly attempt every obstacle according to Spartan Obstacle Specific Rules seen here. 2. There are three categories of obstacles on the Spartan Ultra World Championship Course: Mandatory Obstacles Penalty Loop Obstacles Burpee Penalty Obstacles If a Competitor fails a mandatory obstacle, they will be immediately disqualified and their timing chip will be removed. Upon failure, Competitor must complete the prescribed penalty loop. Failure to complete penalty loop results in disqualification. Burpee Penalties upon failure Elite Ultra Category Competitors must use the Penalty tracking system outlined below. (Open, Team & Sprint Competitors will pay Burpee Penalties at the obstacle). 3. Burpee Passport Elite Ultra Category Competitors Only: a. Elite Ultra Category Competitors must carry a penalty tracking card ( Passport ) to track penalties during each lap. The Passport is Tyvek material and approximately 5in x 2.5in with a hole punched at the top. b. Passports will be punched by designated race staff upon COMPLETION of designated Burpee Penalty obstacles. (Elite Competitors only). c. The first Passport will be given to Competitors prior to the start of the race. d. A new Passport must be issued at the start of every lap at the Timing and Results Tent. e. A means of attaching the Passport will be provided by Spartan, but Competitors are 100% responsible for the security of their Passport. f. Burpee Penalties for Elite Ultra Competitors will be completed in the designated Elite Ultra Burpee Zone. All Open and Sprint Competitors will complete their Burpees at the obstacles. g. The Quantity of Burpees will change depending on time as illustrated below. Ultra Start to 12:00 am 30 Burpees per failed Burpee Penalty obstacle 12:01 am to Ultra Finish 15 Burpees per failed Burpee Penalty obstacle h. Burpee tracking with the Passport for Elite Ultra Competitors is as follows: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 1 Competitor successfully completes obstacle. 2 Race Support Staff punches Passport to verify completion. 1 At the end of a lap, at the designated Burpee control checkpoint, Competitor shows Race Official their Passport and is given a card with the quantity of assigned Burpees. 2 Competitor is sent into the monitored Burpee Zone to complete their Burpees. 1- Once penalties are completed, Race Official will sign Competitor s Passport (this identifies that the Competitor has completed his or her penalty). 1- Competitors beginning a new lap will swap their Passport for a new one at the Timing and Results tent. (Race Officials will save Passports as an additional way to track laps). 2- Competitors finishing will cross the Finish Line and hand their current Passport to the Timing and Results tent Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 8 of 17

10 i. Competitors cannot leave the Burpee Zone for any reason until they complete their assigned penalties. j. Competitors who successfully complete a Burpee Penalty obstacle and leave without having their Passport punched will be responsible for the full penalty of that obstacle. k. Competitors who check-in at the end of a lap without their Passport are responsible for 100% of the possible penalties for that lap. Don t lose your Passport! l. Competitors who lose their Passport between the Burpee Zone and Timing and Results tent must complete all Burpee Penalties before continuing on. 4. As of the latest publication of this document, below is a list of key mandatory obstacles that could be at the event and the obstacle category they will fall under. This is subject to change before race day and is not a complete or guaranteed list of obstacles. Obstacle Monkey Bar Twister Multi-Rig Bender Rope Climb Tyrolean Traverse Spear Throw Hercules Hoist Olympus Category Burpee Penalty Burpee Penalty Penalty Loop Penalty Loop Burpee Penalty Burpee Penalty Burpee Penalty Penalty Loop Burpee Penalty 3.9: Team Ultra 1. The Team Ultra Category consists of four Competitors per team. 2. All team members must start together and run the 5k Prologue. 3. All team members must run the final lap together miles per team must be completed in order to earn an Ultra Team Finisher Medal. 5. Team Ultra Competitors are not eligible for the Individual Ultra Medal. Each Team Competitor is eligible for the Ultra Belt Buckle if they individually complete 30 miles or more 6. Each team member will have their own timing chip and the mileage for each team member is calculated. 7. Each team member s total mileage completed by the end of the race will contribute to the team s final cumulative total. 8. Each team member must complete at least two laps in addition to the 5k Prologue 2017 Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 9 of 17

11 9. Team members may be on the course at the same time in any combination of team members. 10. Winning Team is the team with the most cumulative mileage. 11. See Section 4 for Award information. 12. In the case of a tie, the Team who completed the most distance in the cumulative fastest time will take the win. 13. Teams must be declared before 12:00 pm Wednesday, December 13 by the Team Captain in the ChronoTrack registration system (anyone registered with fewer than 4 persons declared to a Team will automatically be placed into the Open Ultra Category). 14. Teams must start and finish with the same four Competitors. In the case a team member drops then each Competitor can transfer into the Ultra Open category. Dropping team member must stop at the timing tent immediately upon dropping out to assure remaining members are switched to individual category. 15. Ultra Team Competitors who have completed 30+ miles (cumulative as a team) and cross the finish line between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm will receive a 24hr Finisher itab Spartan Sprint Details 1. Sprint Schedule & Cutoff Times: Saturday, December 16 Start: 2:00 pm Cutoff: 7:00 pm Sunday, December 17 Start: 6:00 am Cutoff: 11:00 am 2. The Sprint is approximately 6 miles and consists of one lap of the Ultra Course. 3. Sprint Competitors must cross the Finish Line no later than the indicated cutoff time. 4. All Sprint Competitors can pick up their packets starting at noon on Saturday and 4:00am on Sunday. Registration barcode and ID are required to pick up packet. 5. All Sprint Competitors must wear the Headband on their forehead at all times. This must always be visible worn over any headwear. 6. All Sprint Finishers will receive a Finishers Medal. 7. Top Awards are available for 1st through 3rd Male & Female Finishers for both Sprint Races. 8. A small bag check area is available in the Transition Area for Sprint Competitors during their event. 9. Unless otherwise indicated, Sprint Competitors must follow all the Rules outlined in this document Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 10 of 17

12 4: Awards & Prizes 4.1 Award and Prize Money Criteria a. Competitor must be compliant with Competitor Conduct (see following Section(s)) in order to claim award & prize money. b. Competitor must be compliant with Race Procedure standards (see following Section(s)) in order to claim award and prize money. c. Competitor must not have been disqualified for any reason at any time during event. d. Race Officials and Race Director will review, authorize, and approve final race timing, results, positions, and winners. e. Finisher Awards must be claimed at the Finish Line at the Timing and Results tents. 4.2 Top Place Awards & Prize Money Below are the Top Place Award categories for the Elite Ultra, Team Ultra & Sprint Events. Place 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th Award Type Award Plaque Prize Money Award Plaque Prize Money Award Plaque Prize Money Award Plaque Prize Money Award Plaque Prize Money Team Ultra Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Elite Female Yes $6000 Yes $3500 Yes $2000 N/A $1000 N/A $750 Elite Male Yes $6000 Yes $3500 Yes $2000 N/A $1000 N/A $750 Sprint Male Sprint Female Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1. Top Place Awards & Prize Money Specific Criteria: a. In order to be eligible for Awards and Prize Money, Competitor agrees to wear a Spartan branded finisher shirt for initial podium photography and videography. b. Competitor must be physically present at the Awards Ceremony to claim Awards and/or Prize Money. For Teams, all members must be present to claim Awards. c. In order to receive prize money, Competitors must submit any required tax documentation and prize money will be sent to the winners post event Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 11 of 17

13 4.3 Ultra Finisher Awards Ultra Finisher Awards are for milestones earned during the race and are given at the Finish Line. The following are only applicable to the Elite Ultra, Team Ultra & Open Ultra Categories and not for the Sprint event 1. Ultra Finisher Milestone Definitions: a. Finisher : An Ultra Competitor ( Individual or on a Team ) who crosses the finish line before 12:00 pm on Sunday who has completed 30 miles on his or her own. b. Individual 24hr Finisher : An Individual Ultra Competitor who crosses the finish line between 9:00am and 12:00 pm on Sunday who has completed 30 miles on his or her own. c. Team 24hr Finisher : A Team Ultra Competitor who crosses the finish line with his or her team between 9:00am and 12:00 pm on Sunday who has completed 30 miles collectively as a team. 2. Available Finisher Awards (requirements are summarized, see complete details in following sections): Team Ultra 24hr Finisher Medal Ultra Belt Buckle 24hr Finisher Medal Mileage Patches miles For Team Ultra Competitors who are eligible for a Medal and cross the finish line as a team between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Sunday Dec 17th. (comes with a 24hr finisher itab) For any Ultra Competitor (individual or on a team) who individually completes 30 miles or more For any Ultra Competitor eligible for a Medal and cross the Finish Line between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Sunday Dec 17th. (comes with a 24hr finisher itab) For any Ultra Competitor (individual or on a team) who complete the indicated miles. (Mileage Patch only received for total final mileage) 5: Competitor Conduct 5.1 Competitor Behavior If Spartan Officials determine that a Competitor may have violated or committed a gross breach of a rule, good manners, sportsmanship, or in any way has brought the sport into disrepute, that Competitor will face official review, potential disqualification, and/or removal from the event venue. Unless otherwise specified in this document, competition rules are the Spartan standards seen here. Each participating Competitor must: 1. Know, understand, and follow all the Competition Rules outlined in this document 2. Inform a Race Director or Race Official immediately upon withdrawing from the race. 3. Compete without receiving on course assistance from anyone, including other Spectators, Race Support and other Competitors. (Open Category Competitors are exempt from this but encouraged to follow the rules). 4. Clear out Transition Area of all items and trash before leaving venue post event. 5. Not receive or request any support or unfair advantage from another Competitor, Support Crew, Race Officials, Race Support, vehicle, or any object Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 12 of 17

14 5.2 Anti-Doping Standards Each Competitor acknowledges notice of the Anti-Doping Standards (as linked below), and acknowledges that he/she is bound by, confirms he/she shall comply with, and voluntarily consents to all provisions of said standards. 1. Spartan adheres to the Obstacle Sports Federation (OSF) Anti-Doping Standards, based on the WADA World Anti-Doping Code. Those standards are linked here. 2. Each Competitor is personally responsible for knowing what constitutes a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules (including, without limitation, all substances and methods that have been included on the Prohibited List). Certain medications, common beverages, supplements and other over-the-counter or otherwise legal products may contain banned substances. The Prohibited List is linked here. 3. Each Competitor is fully responsible for knowing what substances are banned in accordance with the Prohibited List and for monitoring his/her own compliance with the Anti-Doping Rules; 4. If Race Officials suspect any Competitor of being in violation of these terms, Spartan reserves the right to investigate and disqualify at Race Officials discretion. 5.3 Disqualification 1. Spartan Officials reserve the right to immediately remove from site any Competitors, Spectators, and Transition Area Support who demonstrate unsportsmanlike, dangerous, or offensive conduct. 2. Once the race begins, any Competitor outside of the marked course or Transition/Festival Area will be immediately disqualified. 3. It is the Competitor s responsibility to know and follow the marked course in a proper direction, correct obstacle sequence and Transition Area boundaries Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 13 of 17

15 6: Gear 6.1 Ultra Mandatory Gear Unless otherwise noted, all items on this list must be carried by Ultra Competitors from all categories at all times while on the course. If you do not have an item on this list during gear check, you will not be allowed to race. Random gear checks will be in force during the event. Clothing 1 backpack, running vest, or other device capable of carrying all mandatory equipment. 1 waterproof shell jacket with hood all seams must be taped/sealed 1 fleece, down, or synthetic jacket 1 long sleeve shirt cotton not allowed 1 pair long running pants, tights, pants, or leggings must fully cover the legs 1 pair waterproof shell pants / trousers 1 hat to protect you from the cold, such as a beanie, balaclava, thermal buff etc. 1 pair of full fingered waterproof gloves Medical & Safety 2 waterproof lights with backup batteries you must carry two light sources, one must be a headlamp. The second can be a headlamp or handheld flashlight. Do not bring rechargeable batteries 1 red flashing light required in addition to your headlamp and backup light. This must be attached to your pack, vest or headlamp strap at all times 1 survival blanket or bivvy 1 emergency whistle 1 compression bandage minimum dimensions 2 inches (55cm) wide x 7.5 feet (22.3m) long unstretched ( click here for example ). 1 foot care kit must include 1 roll of surgical/paper tape ( click here for example ), 2 safety pins, 1 roll of elastic tape ( click here for example ), 10 alcohol wipes. Hydration & Nutrition Hydration system the capability to carry a minimum of 1 liter (30 oz) of water in any type of containers. There are NO water stations on course. The following 2 items ARE mandatory but do not have to be carried with you on the course (these items may be stored in your Transition Area Drop Box): Electrolyte source such as S-Caps, Endurolytes, SaltStick, Nuun. Pay attention to the recommended intake for your chosen product Calorie source gels, bars, or whatever foods suit your needs. Most Competitors will require between calories per hour 2017 Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 14 of 17

16 6.2 Sprint Mandatory Gear Mandatory Gear for Sprint Competitors: Hydration system the capability to carry a minimum of 1 liter (30 oz) of water in any type of containers. There are NO water stations on course. 1 waterproof shell jacket with hood 1 long sleeve shirt cotton not allowed 1 pair long running pants, tights, pants, or leggings - must fully cover the legs 1 hat to protect you from the cold, such as a beanie, balaclava, thermal buff etc. 1 pair of full-fingered waterproof gloves 1 waterproof headlamp with backup batteries. 6.3 Prohibited Items The following is a list of prohibited items anywhere on course or in Festival & Transition Areas. Race Director and Race Officials have the right to remove items deemed as dangerous or illegal for any reason at any time or remove the Competitor from the event. 1. No open flames are allowed in the Transition Area or Festival, and on course. 2. Spartan officials reserve the right to request that participants remove any clothing or race gear containing unofficial graphics, logos, or brand names. 3. Failure to comply with a Race Official s request may result in disqualification or expulsion. Prohibited Items List (items include, but are not limited to the following) : Performance Enhancing Drugs Illicit/Illegal Drugs Firearms Motorized Equipment Bicycles Trekking Poles Animals Open Flames Gas or Electric Heaters or Warmers Tents or Hammocks changing tents are available Spike, Cleats, Shoe Chains or Crampons 7: Transition & Festival Area The Transition Area (TA) and Festival is a warm indoor space (inside a soccer dome) provided for Competitors to refuel, rehydrate, change, rest, relax, socialize and store additional gear during the race. 7.1 Transition Area 1. The TA is only accessible to Competitors after completing a lap and before beginning another lap Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 15 of 17

17 2. Competitors are free to leave the Transition Area to enter the Festival and Sleeping Areas as many times as they want. When Competitors access their bins, they will be able to take them to wherever they want in the festival to spread out. 3. Competitors are allowed the assistance of 3 Transition Area Support (Support Crew) crew members to support them during the event (see Section 7.3 for details). The following items are provided in the Transition Area: Hot water for drinking Cold water for drinking Chairs Garbage Bins Medical tent access Clock 7.2 Transition Drop Box Area Competitors are given an allocated space in a Transition Drop Box Area to store their box, bag or bin in order to keep equipment, food, clothing and other necessary items during event. 1. Drop Box must be no larger than 21in (53cm) wide, 36in (91cm) long and 24in (61cm) tall. a. A good example is the 35 Gallon Action Packer ( click here for example ). b. Locking the Drop Box is a good idea ( click here for example ). 2. Drop Box must be clearly labeled with Competitor name & Bib number on all sides and the top. 3. Drop Box will be stored in a designated storage area, Competitors or Support Crew will have to retrieve their bin whenever they want access to it. 4. Drop Box must always be put away in the correct place before leaving the Festival or a penalty will be assessed. 7.3 Support Crew Support Crew will not be provided by Spartan, and can only be arranged by the Competitors themselves. Support crew are given the permission to enter the Transition Area and retrieve a Competitors Drop Box in advance of a Competitor arriving. 1. Competitors are allowed 3 Support Crew members, but only 1 member at a time can be in the Transition Area and must have on a blue armband. 2. Support Crew must be registered to an Ultra Competitor at Packet Pickup. Only registered Support Crew will be permitted to enter the Transition Area. 3. Competitors are given 1 Blue Armband at registration. Support Crew must wear this Blue Armband at all times while in the Transition Area. 4. If a Support Crew member leaves the Transition Drop Box Area and another crew member from their Competitor wants to enter, they must give them the Blue Armband. 5. The following Support Crew conduct is strictly prohibited and could result in disqualification of their associated Competitor: a. Interfering, harassing or getting in the way of other Competitors Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 16 of 17

18 b. Accessing equipment and supplies from any other Competitor s Drop Box. c. Pacing of any Competitor on the course. d. Providing any Competitor with food or water while on course. 2. The following support is allowed by Support Crew: a. Accessing equipment and supplies from their Competitor s Drop Box. b. Updating their Competitor on position of competition. c. Providing hydration and food sourced from Festival or anywhere outside of race venue. d. Assistance changing clothing/gear. 8: Medical The Race Director and/or Medical Director may require any Competitor to submit to a medical check at any time throughout the race. If a Competitor is determined to be unfit to continue in competition, the Competitor will be removed from the race. The Medical Director s decision is final and not subject to appeal. 1. Competitors who require more than 30 minutes of medical treatment either on the course or medical tent are subject to disqualification. 2. Competitors are expected to be responsible for their own basic foot care (such as treating blisters). Competitors requiring transport from the course to the medical tent will be disqualified. 3. Competitors requiring an IV will be disqualified. 9: Definitions Competito r is any registered participant competing in any of the event categories of the Spartan Ultra World Championship Ultra Competitor is any Competitor entered in the 24hr event Elite Ultra Competitor is any Ultra Competitor competing in the Elite category Open Ultra Competitor is any Ultra Competitor competing in Open Category Team Ultra Competito r is any Ultra Competitor competing in the Team Ultra Category. Sprint Competitor is any Competitor competing in the Sprint event. Support Crew are the person(s) sourced by any Ultra Competitor to provide support during event. Race Director is the person appointed by Spartan to be in charge of race operations and rule enforcement. Medical Directo r is the person appointed by Spartan to be in charge of medical and safety during the event. Race Official is the person/s appointed by Spartan to enforce rules during the event. Race Support Staff is the person/s appointed by Spartan to provide operational support during the event Spartan Race, Inc. :: Page 17 of 17