SPARTAN ATHLETE GUIDE TORONTO SPRINT/SUPER WEEKEND

CONTENTS3 | PRE-RACE

6 | EVENT SCHEDULE8 | RACE DAY

16 | ETIQUETTE

19 | POST RACE

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RACE PRE-RACE

1. FIND YOUR START TIME

2. BRING REGISTRATION BARCODE AND PHOTO ID

3. VENUE DIRECTIONS

4. BRING CASH

5. CHECK THE WEATHER

6. PACK YOUR GEAR

7. BRING EXTRA CLOTHING

8. EAT/HYDRATE

3. Brimacombe 4098 Regional Road 9Orono, ON L0B 1M0

FIND VENUE DIRECTIONS

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Go to the Toronto event page and find the ‘Start Time’ tab under the race you are participating in (Sprint, Super, ect). Enter your email address and press ‘find’ to search your time and confirmation barcode.

Note: All racers must run in their assigned heat time. If you have any questions, speak with the Registration volunteers on race day.

Make sure to have your registration barcode (preferably on your mobile device, but can be printed if needed) and bring your photo ID. You’ll need them to pick up your bib and chip.

Don’t forget to bring cash. You will need it at Parking ($15), Bag Check ($5) and to buy food on race day.

FIND YOUR START TIME

BRING REGISTRATION BARCODE AND PHOTO ID

BRING CASH

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8. Eat. Hydrate. Eat. Hydrate. It is important to get yourself race ready in the days leading up to your event.

EAT/HYDRATE

Make sure you have the proper gear for the weather.

Don’t get stuck in the dark. If you are running a longer distance race, or starting later in the day, don’t forget your headlamp. Wear shoes with good grips! We strongly advise against wearing basketball or tennis shoes.

Pack extra cloths, flip flops, a plastic bag to put your muddy clothes in, and a towel to dry off after rinsing off.

CHECK THE WEATHER

PACK YOUR GEAR

BRING EXTRA CLOTHING

EVENT SCHEDULE

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Whether you are competing in the Sprint, Super, Hurricane Heat or have little Spartans competing in the Kids Race, you’ll want to be on top of the event schedule to make sure you don’t miss out on anything important.

REVIEW THE RACE SCHEDULES

TIME EVENT LOCATION7:30am Festival/ Registration/ Bag Check Opens Festival Area

8:30am Men’s Sprint ELITE Start Start Area

8:30am Women’s Sprint ELITE Start Start Area

8:45am - 9:15am Age Group Start Start Area

9:30am - 11:30am Morning Open Sprint (every 15 mins) Start Area

11:00am Elite Podium Festival Area

12:00pm - 1:00pm Afternoon Open Sprint (every 15 mins) Start Area

1:00pm Age Group Podium Festival Area

1:30pm LEDA (Women Only) Heat Start Area

1:45pm Rookie Heat Start Area

1:45pm Registration closes, Last heat of the day Registration/Start

TORONTO SUPER - SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018

TIME EVENT LOCATION7:30am Festival/ Registration/ Bag Check Opens Festival Area

8:30am Men’s Super ELITE Start Start Area

8:30am Women’s Super ELITE Start Start Area

8:45am - 9:15am Age Group Start Start Area

9:30am - 11:30am Morning Open Super (every 15 mins) Start Area

11:30am Registration closes, Last heat of the day Registration/Start

12:00pm Elite Podium Festival Area

2:00pm Age Group Podium Festival Area

TORONTO SPRINT - SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018

EVENT SCHEDULE

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Whether you are competing in the Sprint, Super, Hurricane Heat or have little Spartans competing in the Kids Race, you’ll want to be on top of the event schedule to make sure you don’t miss out on anything important.

REVIEW THE RACE SCHEDULES

TORONTO KIDS - SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018

TIME EVENT LOCATION8:00am Kids RegistrationOpens Festival Area

9:00am Elite, 9 to 13 years (3km) Kids Zone

10:00am 9 to 13 years (1.5km) Kids Zone

11:00am 4 to 8 years 1km) Kids Zone

11:00am Kids Podium Festival Area

12:00pm 9 to 13 years (3km) Kids Podium

1:00pm 9 to 13 years (1.5km) Start Area

2:00pm 4 to 8 years (1km) Festival Area

2:00pm Kids Registration closes, Last heat of the day Registration/Start

TORONTO HURRICANE HEAT - SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018

TIME EVENT LOCATION4:30pm Hurricane Heat Check In Festival Area

5:00pm Hurricane Heat Start Start Area

9:00pm End of Hurricane Heat (approx) Start Area

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RACE

DAY RACE DAY

1. ARRIVE 90 MIN. EARLY

2. PARKING INFORMATION

3. PROCEED TO REGISTRATION

4. WEAR YOUR HEADBAND/ TIMING CHIP

5. BAG CHECK

6. BUY YOUR MERCH

7. STARTING LINE 15 MIN. EARLY

8. WATER STATIONS

9. COURSE CUT OFFS

10. EVENT TIMING/RESULTS

11. PODIUM/PRIZING

12. CHECK OUT THE FESTIVAL

13. INCLEMENT WEATHER

14. GENERAL INFORMATION

90 minutes

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Gates will open at 7:30am on Saturday and Sunday. Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before your start time. This race location is remote, so make sure you are giving yourself enough time to arrive early for your heat.

Follow the signs to your parking location. Drive cautiously as there will be people walking as you approach the venue. We strongly encourage carpooling. Parking is $15, CASH ONLY.

Proceed to the REGISTRATION TENT with your registration barcode and photo ID to pick up your race day packet.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Interested in signing up on the day of? No problem! Race prices will reflect the current prices found online. Make sure to show up early to get your desired heat time. Note that some heats may sell out. Remember to bring your photo ID.

ARRIVE 90 MIN. EARLY

PARKING

PROCEED TO REGISTRATION

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4.Store your belongings at the Bag Check tent. One of our volunteers will be there to help you. Bag Check is $5/bag, CASH ONLY. Bag check will open at 7:30am each day and close when the last racers picks up their bag.

Our sponsors and Spartan merchandise will sell out during the race weekend. If you see something you want, make sure to get it before it’s gone.

BAG CHECK

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS & BUY YOUR MERCH

WEAR YOUR HEADBAND/TIMING CHIP

Gear Up! Put on your Spartan headband (you want to look good in your pictures). Loop yellow wristband through the timing chip, attach to wrist.

Make your way to the starting line 15 minutes before your race starts.

STARTING LINE 15 MIN. EARLY

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Sprint and Supers must cross the finish line by 6:00pm.

Any racers remaining on course at these times may be removed from the course for their own safety and will be considered a DNF. This means you will not get a finishing time, medal, or shirt. The race will not count for your Trifecta, and you will not get a refund or a future race credit. Additional course cutoffs may be announced on Race Day and Spartan reserves the right to modify, change cutoffs and remove racers for health and safety issues, or unforeseen events.

You will receive a Chip Timer ($40 value) and yellow wrist strap to record your time and results. Remember to return at the fininsh line to our volunteers. Times will be posted at the Results Tent and on the Spartan website.

COURSE CUT OFFS

EVENT TIMING/RESULTS

WATER STATIONS

SPRINT (3 STATIONS), SUPER (5 STATIONS)Hydration packs are allowed but can NOT be refilled at the water stations on course. Please fill before you arrive. At each stop you will be able to drink as much water as you want, however, please only take 1 cup.

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11.PODIUM/PRIZING

View the race schedule above to see the Elite, Age Group and Kids Podium times.

1. All Spartan Race Canada race weekends will be host to at least one (1) Elite heat per gender per weekend. Some race weekends will host multiple Elite heats in different distances – Sprint, Super, and / or Beast. There will never be two Elite heats of the same distance eligible for prize money on the same race weekend. Prizing for each Elite heat (one per weekend, per distance) will be a Spartan Race custom wooden plaque as well as cash and / or merchandise prizing outlined below.

2. Prize money for Elite heats is prorated based on entries:

Max. Heat Size Prizing Mid Heat Size Prizing Min. Heat Size PrizingHeat size W50+ Heat size W25 -50 Under 25 entrants

1st – $2502nd – $1503rd – $75

1st – $1502nd – $1003rd – $50

1st – $1002nd – $503rd – $25

WOMEN

Max. Heat Size Prizing Mid Heat Size Prizing Min. Heat Size PrizingHeat size M100+ Heat size M50-99 Under 50 entrants

1st – $2502nd – $1503rd – $75

1st – $1502nd – $1003rd – $50

1st – $1002nd – $503rd – $25

MEN

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PODIUM/PRIZING (CONTINUED)

3. Age Group Podium Recognition: Age group athletes will be recognized on the podium at all 2018 Spartan Races. However, only the following three (3) race are National Series, World Qualifier races:Rocky Mountain Trifecta, Kimberly, BC – BeastOttawa Race Weekend in Calabogie, ON – SuperQuebec Race Weekend in Stoneham, QC – Sprint

4. KIDS PODIUM

Prizing will be given to the top three of each gender of the KIDS Elite heat at 9am on KIDS Race Days.

5. PODIUM REQUIREMENTSAll athletes are required to wear their Spartan Race Finishers t-shirt on the podium. If an Elite athlete is wearing any competitive OCR clothing/caps they forfeit their prize money.

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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.

As always, weather can be unpredictable. Please come prepared for chilly morning and evening temps and possible rainstorms.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

CHECK OUT THE FESTIVAL

The Somersby Cider Garden will be open from 11:00am to 6:00pm – Saturday & Sunday. Have your ID ready - we remind you to drink responsibly.

Food and beverages will be available for sale in our festival area throughout the day. Please bring CASH. Cash will be available at the Spartan Merchandise Trailer if needed.

Remember to also visit our Sponsors booths!

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14. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES. LEAVING YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED WHILE YOU ARE RACING WILL RESULT IN BEING PULLED OFF THE COURSE AND ASKED TO LEAVE.

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.

Dogs are not permitted on site.

McFly’s Shoe Donation will be available near the rinse off station. If you want to donate your muddy shoes, make sure you drop it off in the proper area and not on the ground.

If you wear a GoPro, please make sure your contact information (name & phone number) is somewhere on the camera. If you lose the camera on the course, this is the only way we are able to identify it.

You must have ID to check in. Racers ages 14 and older can participate in the adult’s race. Those under 14 are encouraged to join the Kids race.

Please DO NOT call venue with questions! Our Toronto Event Page is your best source for up-to-date information. Please check back early and often.

Drink plenty of water before the race and come prepared!

GENERAL INFORMATION

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EETIQUETTE

1. REVIEW THE RULES

2. SAY ON RIGHT/PASS LEFT

3. DO NOT LITTER

4. FILL YOUR WATER CUP

5. CONSERVE YOUR WATER

6. 30 BURPEE PENALTY

7. HELP FELLOW SPARTANS

8. RESPECT VOLUNTEERS

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We advise all racers to read through the Official Spartan Rulebook. Here you will find the rules for every Spartan obstacle!

Stay to your right to allow faster runners to pass. If you want to pass someone, make sure to let them know you are coming on their left. A simple “on your left!” is enough.

Do. Not. Litter. We want to keep nature clean and beautiful.

At each water station you can fill up your cup as many times as you need, however we ask you only take 1 cup.

REVIEW RULES

STAY TO RIGHT /PASS ON LEFT

DO NOT LITTER

FILL YOUR WATER CUP

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You cannot fill your pack up at every water station, conserve your own supply for when you need it most.

If you cannot engage in any obstacle or have a condition which might be impacted by an obstacle, you may choose to complete the 30 burpee penalty instead.

Spartans help each other. If a fellow racer asks for help, help them. If you need help, ask someone.

Respect the volunteers. They are out there for long hours to help enforce the rules and safety standards. Listen to them and help us thank them, it goes a long way.

CONSERVE YOUR WATER

30 BURPEE PENALTY

HELP FELLOW SPARTANS

RESPECT VOLUNTEERS

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1. GRAB YOUR FINISHER SHIRT

2. RINSE OFF

3. WATCH FOR RESULTS/PHOTOS

4. PLAN YOUR NEXT RACE

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After crossing the finish line, make sure you grab your finisher tee shirt, refuel with a CLIF Bar and water, then have your finisher photo taken.

Rinse stations will be available, so clean up and get ready to celebrate your victory with your friends, family and fellow Spartan Race finishers.

Your results, photos and post race offers will be emailed to you a couple of days after you cross the finish line. Keep an eye out for them.

Start planning your next race, you have a Spartan TRIFECTA to earn. Keep the spirit alive by challenging your friends to race with you.

GRAB YOUR FINISHER SHIRT

RINSE OFF

WATCH FOR RESULTS/PHOTOS

PLAN YOUR NEXT RACE

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