PRE-RACE INFORMATION Amsterdam, IJmuiden aan Zee 21. October 2017
AROO! We are looking forward to see you on the 21 th of October for the second edition of the Reebok Spartan Race in Amsterdam. Until that day arrive, please read this document carefully. It is very important, because here you will find details about the event so you will be incredibly ready for everything that is going to happen these days. See you soon! Your Reebok Spartan Race Team When and where? Saturday, 21th of October 2017 Kennemerboulevard 250 1976 EG IJmuiden, Netherlands
1. Checklist: What do I need to bring? 2. Time schedule 3. SpartanKids Race 4. The race 5. New Burpee regulations 6. Rules for teams 7. Provisions at the race 8. After the race 9. Results 10. Photos 11. Hotel Partner
1. Checklist: What do I need to bring? To get your papers, you will need: Photo ID Signed waiver We also recommend for the race and after: Good quality trail-running shoes A change of clothing and a towel Warm athletic clothing for the race A plastic bag for used clothing after the race
2. Time Schedule Friday, 20th October 2017 09:00-15:00 SOS Trainings Kurs Saturday, 21th October 2017 07:30-18:30 Spartan Festival with Festival Challenge Geniet van een geweldig food truck festival powered by Apollo Hotel en luister vanaf 12:00 uur naar de live dj-set van DJ Raymundo. 07:30-15:00 Collection of start documents and registration opens 08:30-16:00 Bag Check opens 09:00 Spartan Super Elite Heat 09:15 Spartan Super Competitive Heat 09:30 Spartan Super Open Heats (every 15 mins.) 11:00 Spartan Juniors Race 13:00 Spartan Sprint Elite Heat 13:15 Spartan Sprint Competitive Heat 13:45 Spartan Sprint Open Heats (every 15 mins.) 14:30 Award ceremony Spartan Super & Sprint Evening: BBQ at Apollo Hotel just for Apollo Package holders
3. SpartanKids Race Juniors Race Saturday, 11 AM We offer a great SpartanKids Race for Spartans under 14 years of age. This is where the kids can get properly dirty, jump, walk and face the obstacles together. All children get a Junior Spartan Race T-shirt, a medal and, of course, delicious, healthy snacks. 4-8 year olds run a 750 meter, 9-11 year olds a 1,500 meter and 12-13 year olds a 2,000 meter long track full of adventurous obstacles. It starts on Saturday at 11AM. Registration is possible on site. Online-Registration: https://my.trumin.com/registration/58cb335773d5403f1de9e9c9/login
4. The race As always, we say nothing about the course or the obstacles beforehand. But you should be aware of the following points: Note your start time and be at the start area on time. We control the entry to the start waves, to make sure that everyone starts in the right wave. It is important that each wave contain only the number of starters that the course can support. The race will take place in tough terrain! Come prepared! Bring your trail running shoes, some warm clothes and even a rain jacket! Don t forget about proper nutrition Some obstacles have their own rules. These are easy rules and usually are self-explanatory. At most of the obstacles you will find a large sign which explains the rules for that obstacles! Here are the rules: https://www.spartanrace.nl/nl/race/obstacles-and-rules/obstacle-details If you cannot complete an obstacle, you must instead complete 30 Burpees. There are no exceptions and no way around it! There are marshals and helpers at every obstacle who pay attention that these rules are followed. It is up to you to complete your Burpees without being told to. If you do not do them, you will be disqualified. Teamwork is basically allowed, but not at all obstacles. Our marshals will let you know when it is not allowed. They will also tell you the rules for support. For the Elites: no help is allowed! You only have one chance at some obstacles! So be sure to concentrate.
Obey the Spartan Code! A Spartan pushes their mind and body to their limits. A Spartan masters their emotions. A Spartan learns continuously. A Spartan gives generously. A Spartan leads. A Spartan stands up for what they believe, no matter the cost. A Spartan knows his flaws as well as he knows his strengths. A Spartan proves themselves through actions, not words. A Spartan lives every day as if it were their last. #SpartanAmsterdam
5. New Burpee regulation Burpees are an essential part of the Spartan Race experience! Basically, every participant must do their own Burpees they are a part of the race and an obstacle which must be overcome. But no Spartan will be left behind! You can share your Burpees with other Spartans in the race directly in the Burpee area at the obstacle the number of Burpees will be divided by the number of people sharing the Burpees. Important: this applies only to the Open Heats! Competitive and Elite starters must do their Burpees alone and without help.
6. Rules for teams The rules for teams are as follows: Every team with at least 5 team members will automatically be included in the team rankings. You do not have to register extra for it. In order to be ranked in the results, at least 5 team members must finish the race. You must not all start in the same wave, but can start in different waves. Of course, you can appear better as a team if you all start in the same wave. A team can consist of both sexes or only of one. There is only one team ranking, no distinction is made between the sexes. Decisive for the team ranking is the finishing time of the fifth team member. The best individual starter is not important, but rather how the team as a collective brings the fifth team member to the finish as quickly as possible. Team members are allowed to divide up Burpees among themselves but only in the Open Heat, never in the Elite Heat!
7. Provisions at the race powered by We will provide you with the most important substances after the race. Exactly what a Spartan needs. You can also provide yourself with bars, gels and camel bags (drink backpacks) actually we do recommend you to bring your own fuel for the Beast. But remember that you don t want to carry too much weight with you when you tackle the obstacles. After the race you will find a variety of food and drink to purchase from the catering stands on the festival grounds. Spartans respect nature, so: don t throw any trash on the course, you can take it with you to the feed station or the finish. Throwing trash on the course is grounds for disqualification! 8. After the race As soon as you cross the finish line you receive your well-deserved Spartan medal! You will also receive one-third of the Trifecta medal for the sprint. You can also have our medal engraved later. Important! You must take off your timing chip after the race, clean it, and then turn it in in order to receive your Finisher shirt. There is a special area at the finish line to do this. Then you can check with the timekeeper to see your personal race time. From there you can go the shower and get rid of the worst of the dirt, so that you are clean again. Change your clothes and pick up your bag from our bag check. Enjoy your accomplishment, you have earned it! And if that is not enough, prove yourself at our Festival Challenges.
9. Results Your time will be measured through the timing chip which you receive at registration. You can see your time and the results immediately after the race at our timekeeper. After the race, the results will all be checked again and then officially published on our website. You can check your result and time there whenever you want. If you have registered with a team, then in addition to your individual time, you will probably also be in the team ranking. This ranking includes every team with at least five members who finish. The results are based on the time of the fifth team member to finish. Together we are stronger! The team results will be made public on the website after the race. 10. Photos Two or three days after the race, you will receive an email with your personal link to see an assortment of your race photos from Sportograf. So be sure you look good for the photographer... IMPORTANT: Be sure that your headband is visible. That makes it easier for our photographers to identify you. SPORTOGRAF: Here are the pre race info
11. Hotel Partner SPECIAL SPARTAN RACE PACKAGE S You are one of the brave participants of the first edition of Spartan Race in The Netherlands: Spartan Race Amsterdam IJmuiden aan Zee. It's good to know that you will stay for the night at walking distance from the start. You book your overnight stay for the Spartan Race with an extra discount! Here you can find the Spartan Apollo Hotel packages! Apollo Hotel offers a Spartan Dinner on Friday and Spartan Barbeque on Saturday after the race. Join the Spartan community around the dutch premiere and share your experiences! Contact Apollo hotel for reservations: telephone +31 255 566 920 or info.ijmuiden@apollohotels.nl Get your moves on at 12:00 on Saturday for DJ Raymundo one of Netherlands hippest DJs. Apollo Hotel is powering the food truck festival and will provide delicious beverages and foods all day long perfect for a crowd of hungry Spartans!