Race Information

The North Face 100® Race Information

• Race Detail
• Entry Detail
• Race Categories
• Course Marking
• Check Points
• Back Drop Service
• Mandatory Gear List
• Athlete Entitlements
• Awards
• Event Rules
• Health Notice
• Race Start Time

Event Date : 2nd February, 2013
Location : Amphoe Pakchong, Thailand
Venue : Start - Finish at Villa Paradis Hotel
155 M6 Bannsubsawong
Kanongphra Pakchong
Nakornrachasima 30130

      For Course Map Please Click Here 

      For Direction to Race Location Please Click Here 

      For Direction From Bangkok to Pakchong 

 GAA''ll provide shuttle bus from BKK to Race Venue and way back as following;

 BKK to Race Venue

 
 Route: Airport Link Makkasan Station to Race Venue(Villa Paradis Hotel)

           Friday 1 Feb at 11.30 am

 Return: Race Venue to Airport Link Makkasan Station Sat 2 Feb at 04.30 pm (Pick up at Belmont Resort (opposite Villa Paradis)

Sunday 3 Feb at 10.00 am (Pick up at Hotel Villa Paradis)

 The ticket is 400THB/way/person

Pls make RSVN by email us info1@goadventureasia.com or call 02 236 2931

Registration

The registration will open on Friday 1st February 2013 from 10.00 am until 5.00 pm at Villa Paradi Hotel . Your race kit will include:

•  Emergency contact sheet

•  Race course map

•  Timing Chip

•  Bib number

•  T-shirt

*Remark: Entry fee is not refundable

• This is a by application and invitation
• Applications must be submitted before 1 December, 2012
• To be considered for entry, runners must have experience in running long distances and are fit and healthy
• 2 laps of the 50km course
• Runners must finish within the cut - off time of 18 hours.

The 100km Duo

• Duo race are run in a team of two. There are two categories.
• Open category (For men only and mixed gender team)

• Women Category (For women only)

• The times of each individual runner will be added together to form the team totals "100km time."
• Team members are not required to run together.
• Experienced runners only, should have completed at least a marathon before.

The 50km Solo

• There are two categories as male and female.
• 1 lap of the 50 course
• Experienced runners only, should have completed at least a marathon before.

The 25km Run

• 1 lap of the 25 course
• See below for age categories

The 10km Run

• Out and back 10km run
• See below for age categories

There will be regular course marking. At all track junctions there will be an arrow indicating the direction of the route as well as confirmation red-white flagging tape along the correct route and Red Glow in the Dark Sticks at night. There will also be a cross on the tracks that you should not take. There will be a distance sign every 5km. Should you get lost or find yourself off the course. Please track back to the last marker you saw.

 

 There will be a check - points about every 10km for the 50km loop and an aid station approximately every 3.5km for all other distances. Water, electrolytes, food, toilets and first aid will be provided at all five of the check - points on the 50km loop. Runners will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the bag - drop service at each check point.

Runners will have the opportunity to prepare 5 bags to help support them along the race. Runners may wish to put their own energy fuels, energy drinks, fresh clothes, etc. in the bag. Each bag will be dropped off at the specified check – point.

The check-in for the bags is on Friday 1st February 2013 from 10.00 am until 7.00 pm in the athletes area close to the start and finish line . Please note that the bags must be checked-in latest on Friday 1st February 2013 at 7.00 pm. It''s NOT possible to check them in on race day.

*Please note, bags should be waterproof, marked with name and number to be dropped off at all the checkpoints. Please do not put valuable items as we can not guarantee security.

• Hydration with minimum 2l capacity for 100km solo and 1l capacity for 100km duo & 50km solo.
• Food, fuel bars or energy gels
• Night head - light  (min. 200 lumen) & 1 extra set of batteries (For 100km solo/duo and 50km runners)

• Mobile phone (DTAC is recommended as coverage on the course is far better than any other network)

• Small medical kit
• Whistle

Below are mandatory items provided in the Race Kit

• Emergency contact sheet
• Race course map
• Chip timing

Note: There will be random gear checks throughout the event and if you are missing any one of the mandatory items you will not be allowed to continue until the item can be replaced. You will also receive a time penalty. Furthermore, there will be a check the final check - point that the runners are still carrying hydration. Runners without the necessary hydration will be disqualified.

• Exclusive The North Face 100 Race T - Shirt
  - Size (Unisex design) XS, S, M, L, XL
  - Training fit, UPF30, and VAPORWICK
• Finishers'' medal- Only runners that finish the race within the cut-off times will be entitled to a finishers'' medal.
• Timing - Official timers is ChampionChip®which will time all runners for the all the races at the start and finish line and at all check points. Digital clocks will also be available at start and finish gate.
• Discount -30% off The North Face® products (*)

*Please print out your race confirmation and present it to any The North Face® store for the discount.

1. Cash vouchers for the top 3 of each category in the 100km solo, 100km duo, and 50km solo.
2. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 of each category and for overall winners in the 100km solo, 100km duo, and 50km solo
3. Trophies will be awarded for top 3 of every age group and for overall winners in the 25km and 10km run.

• Participants of 100km solo must be at least 18 years of age on race day.
• Race briefing is compulsory for the 100km solo, 100km duo, and 50km solo. Sign in sheets need to be filed out
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• You must stay on the marked course. Short cuts are not permitted. If you get lost, return to the last sighted marking.
• Outside assistance is only permitted at the checkpoints.
• Your race number must be visible at the front at all times.
• You must insure you check in with the Chip Check and every checkpoint, to record your time.
• If you choose to withdraw from the event, you must sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint.
• If you need First Aid help on the course, you must use the phone numbers on your participant Emergencies Instructions Card to contact event organizers who will arrange to retrieve you.
• Support crews are not allowed on the event course at any time. This can lead to disqualification of the athlete.
• You must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the event. Random gear checks may be performed during the entire event. Failure to comply can lead to a time penalty or to disqualification based on the severity of the breach.
• There will be a check at the final check - point that the runners are still carrying hydration. Runners without the necessary hydration will be disqualified.
• You must obey all directions from marshals and the race organizer.
• Littering is prohibited.
• Breaking any of the rules may incur a time penalty or disqualification. Any such penalties are at the organizers'' direction and are final.

Participant should be in a good health and engage regularly in running activities prior to competition. Trail running is conducted on multi-terrain so it is important for participants to be experienced at running off road. Furthermore, self sufficiency is an important factor; participants should be at competent in attending basic first aid on themselves in case of emergency. Runners suffering from the following conditions will not be allowed to participate.

Runners suffering from the following conditions will not be allowed to participate

• Congenital or rheumatic heart disease
• Hypertension or cerebrovascular disease
• Myocarditis and other heart disease
• Coronary artery disease and serious arrhythmia
• Diabetes
• Any other diseases which can be aggravated by running