A. General Info
Date: Saturday, May 30th 2015
Place: Hacienda Guachipelín, Volcán Ricón de la Vieja, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Distances: 10km, 21km, 50km, 80km
Race Starting Times: 80km @ 5:30am, 50km @ 6:30am, 21km @ 7:00am, 10km @ 8:00am
Cut Off Times per Distance: 80km, 14 hours; 50km, 10 hours; 21km, 4 hours; 10km, 2 hours.
1. Costa Rica Ecogreen is the official Race Organization body.
2. The organizers will have a Race Director Team which will oversee the adherence to the race’s rules by the racers and will make decisions over any issue concerning the event. Any technical questions regarding the race course, rulings, and rankings, among others, should be directed towards the Race Director Team.
3. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the race in the interest of public safety in case of natural events, public acts, or vandalism.
4. For safety issues, the organization reserves de right to change and alter race courses due to abnormal weather conditions. These changes, if necessary, will be communicated in the best possible manner. In case of last minute changes, these will be highlighted in the Technical Meeting before the race.
5. The organizers and their sponsors reserve the right to use, reproduce, distribute and make public any photographs, videos, movies and any recordings whatsoever of participants, without any economic compensation in favor of the participants present in the event.
6. The organizer will not reimburse the inscription fee to any participant who decides to not part take of the event once already registered. Inscriptions are not transferable or refundable under any circumstance.
7. Part taking of this event implies the participants responsibility to provide true information, his/her agreement of race rules and the payment of the race fee.
8. Runners under the age of 20, that turn 19 on race day, may part take of the 10km and 21km courses. In this case, the registration form and liability waiver must be signed by father and mother or tutor. Under no circumstance will they be allowed to take part of the 50km and 80km courses.
9. Whoever modifies in any way his/her race number bib, will be disqualified from the race.
10. In case a registered participant transfers his/her number so that another runner can race in his/her stead, the runner will be disqualified and both participants excluded from future events.
11. Timing chips will be used by the organization for official timing results.
B. REGISTRATION
Race registration is subject to availability according to each race distance maximum capacity and date limit set by race organization. Race registration will be closed on midnight May 15th.
C. REGISTRATION FEE
Payment of registration fee will be accepted only through the race website: www.endurancechallenge.cr. The only way to secure registration is by paying the total amount of the registration fee and accepting the Terms and Conditions of the race.
Registration fees are NOT refundable.
D. REGISTRATION WINDOW
Registration will remain open until midnight May 15th or until the maximum capacity of each race course is reached, whichever event occurs first.
E. REGISTRATION COST
From February 1st to March 31st:
10km: $45.00
21km: $70.00
50km: $85.00
80km: $100.00
From April 1st till registration closing on May 15th
10km: $60.00
21km: $85.00
50km: $100.00
80km: $115.00
Every registered participant will receive:
- Access to the race course of their choosing (10km, 21km, 50km or 80km)
- Personalized Race Bib Number
- Race insurance in case of accident
- Timing chip for electronic timing results
- Finisher Medals
- The North Face Race Tee (sizes subject to availability)
- Aid Stations with hydration and snacks
- Medical support during race course
- Recovery snacks at finish line
F. CATEGORIES
10km and 21km: Female Open and Male Open
50km and 80km: Female Open and Male Open
G. RACE BIB NUMBER
The use of the Race Bib Number is mandatory. It must be worn on the front and must be totally visible at all times. It is not allowed to cover up the Race Bib Number with any apparel, vests, shirts, jackets, etc. Runners who do not have a visible Race Bib Number will be disqualified.
Each race course distance has a unique Race Bib Number color.
10km: Red
21km: Pink
50km: Light Blue
80km: Orange
H. Race Course
All Race Course distances will start and finish at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín. Every race course is designed to be easy, moderate and difficult depending on the distance, yet all will be fun and will go through different panoramic viewpoints.
The race will cover technical, semi-technical and mountain trails through lush forests. It will be completely marked in accordance with Endurance Challenge international standards with arrows and flagging tape, each distance with their corresponding color referencing back to the Race Bib Colors per distance: 80km, orange; 50km, light blue; 21km, pink; 10km, red. Where different distances share trails, runners will find flagging tape of colors for all those distances.
I. STARTING TIMES
10km: 8:00am
21km: 7:00am
50km: 6:30am
80km: 5:30am
J. PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will take place at the following dates and places. All registered participants must bring an original identity document to complete the registration process (if such is the case), verify information and retrieve kit/chip for the race. Official identity document must be presented personally. Another person can only pickup your kit with a written authorization signed by you and a copy of your ID document.
May 26th: 50 KM AND 80 KM ONLY. The North Face Store Multiplaza Escazú. 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
May 27th: ALL DISTANCES: 10KM, 21KM, 50KM Y 80KM. The North Face Store Multiplaza Escazú. 10:00 am – 8:30 pm.
May 28th: The North Face Store Multiplaza Escazú. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
May 29th: Hacienda Guachipelín Hotel. 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
* PICKUP WON’T BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.
** ALL 80 KM RACERS MUST SUBMIT AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG) TEST AND MEDICAL REPORT NO OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL LEAVE YOU OUT OF THE RACE.
K. AID STATIONS
All Aid Stations will have Gatorade, Water, Watermelons, Bananas, Apples, cookies, munchies (Mix of Pretzels, Cheetos, Doritos and Sun Chips) and potatos with salt. There will be sodas available in at least one Aid Station for the 10km and 21km , and at least 3 Aid Stations for the 50km and 80km.
10km Race will have 2 complete Aid Stations with hydration and snacks at 4.5km and 6.5km.
21km Race will have 3 complete Aid Stations with hydration and snacks at 7km, 11km and 17km. In two Aid Station there will be bathrooms, and medical support in one.
50km Race will have 9 Aid Stations with hydration and snacks at 4.5km, 13.5km, 17km, 19km, 25km, 31km, 37 km, 41km, and 47km. Station #5 is hydration only.
80km Race will have 13 Aid Stations with hydration and snacks at 4.5km, 13km, 19.5km, 26km, 34km, 41km 47km, 49km, 55km, 61km, 67km, 71km and 77km. In five Aid Station there will be medical support and in four bathrooms. Stations at 13km and 55km are hydration only.
L. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Safety on the race course will be lead by a team of doctors, and certified mountain rescue guides. Racers will find Aid Stations and control points along the race course. Race organization will have sweeper vehicles in case participants decide to withdraw from the race. There will also be a designated medical station at the finish line with medical evacuation vehicle.
The race organization will cover all racers with a basic insurance from INS.
* All 80 km racers must have an electrocardiogram (ECG) test and medical report no older than 3 months, and submit it to info@endurancechallenge.cr.
M. CUT OFF TIMES AND TIME LIMITS
The race organizations reserves the right to redirect, alter or shorten the course for runners falling behind race pace limits. Time limits must be respected and abide by all runners without objections which may result on runners being retired from the race course by race organization.
The following lists the time limits per distance:
10km: 2 hours
21km: 4 hours
50km: 10 hours; cut off at 40km: 8 hours
80km: 14 hours; cut off at 50km: 8 hours; cut off at 70km: 12 hours
N. MANDATORY GEAR
The following list is the mandatory gear per racer per distance:
10km and 21km
One hydration bottle/bladder with 500ml minimum.
50km
One hydration bottle/bladder with 500ml minimum.
One race hat or visor recommended.
80km
One hydration bottle/bladder with 500ml minimum.
One headlamp.
One race hat or visor recommended.
* All 80 km racers must have an electrocardiogram (ECG) test and medical report no older than 3 months, and submit it to info@endurancechallenge.cr.
O. MANDATORY GEAR CHECK
Race organization will conduct a mandatory gear check prior to race start. If a runner fails to present the mandatory gear he/she will be automatically disqualified.
There will also be gear checks at the finish line, specially to top runners. Any missing mandatory gear will result in disqualification.
P. PENALTIES
1. No runner may be assisted by cars, motorbikes or bicicles or any vehicle whatsoever. This infraction will result in disqualification.
2. Personnel without official race credentials will not be allowed in Aid Stations. Any aid given by personnel not belonging to the race organization is prohibited. Any runner that receives external aid will be disqualified.
3. Aid between runners is allowed without penalty.
4. Every runner must complete the full course as outlined and marked by the organization or risk disqualification.
5. Any participant that engages in unsportsmanlike conduct, that will not heed the race personnel instructions or breaks the rules as stated in this document will be disqualified.
6. It is prohibited to leave any waste or trash during the whole race course, except in designated areas.
7. Any insults directed at other runners, race staff and organization will result in disqualification.
Q. DROPPING OUT OF THE RACE
Any runner dropping out of the race MUST notify immediately the race organization staff at the nearest Aid Station.
R. CONTROL POINTS
There will be a number of Control Points during the different race courses.
The runner must check in at Control Points and verify that the judges mark their time in on the control sheets and mark ther Race Bib Number in the designated areas.
10km: 2 controls; 21km: 3 controls; 50km: 4 controls; 80km: 5 controls
S. PRIZES
Prices will be awarded to the first 5 male and 5 female runners of each distance with trophy and Sponsor products.
T. RESTRICTIONS
Restrictions apply. The Race Organizations reserves the right to allow participation in the event.
Plan your
trip!
For
reservations in the official race hotel and other hotels in the area with
special discounts for runners please call: (+506) 2666-8075 ext. 134. Hacienda
Guachipelín will have special discounts for all those interested in other
adventure activities such as: canopy, tubing, horse rides, tours to observe the
wide variety of butterflies, frogs and serpents.
For more
information call: (+506) 2666-8075 ext. 134 or email: info@guachipelin.com.
Registration Opening: Sunday, February 1st.
Registration Closing: Friday, May 15th.
IMPORTANT
Registration fee may only be paid through Paypal.
The only way to secure race participation is through the full payment of the registration fee, completion of registration form and agreement and acceptance of Race Terms.
Race registration will remain open until maximum capacities per distance are filled up or until the race organization closes registration on May 15th, which ever happens first.
Registration fees are not refundable nor transferable and will not be reimbursed.
80KM: All 80 km racers must have an electrocardiogram (ECG) test and medical report no older than 3 months, and submit it to info@endurancechallenge.cr.
Registration Fees
From February 1st to March 31st:
10km: $45.00
21km: $70.00
50km: $85.00
80km: $100.00
From April 1st till registration closing on May 15th:
10km: $60.00
21km: $85.00
50km: $100.00
80km: $115.00
Every registered participant will receive:
- Access to the race course of their choosing (10km, 21km, 50km or 80km)
- Personalized Race Bib Number
- Race insurance in case of accident
- Timing chip for electronic timing results
- Finisher Medals
- The North Face Race Tee (sizes subject to availability)
- Aid Stations with hydration and snacks
- Medical support during race course
- Recovery snacks at finish line
- Awards to the first 5 male and 5 female runners of each distance, in the Open Category, with trophies and Sponsor products.
- Trophies for the first 3 male and female runners of each distance in four differente age groups.
25/5:
* STARTING TIMES: 10KM AND 21KM CHANGED!
10km: 8:00 am
21km: 7:00 am
50km: 6:30 am
80km: 5:30 am
* PACKET PICKUP:
Packet Pickup will take place at the following dates and places. All registered participants must bring an original identity document to complete the registration process (if such is the case), verify information and retrieve kit/chip for the race. Official identity document must be presented personally. Another person can only pickup your kit with a written authorization signed by you and a copy of your ID document.
May 26th: 50 KM AND 80 KM ONLY. The North Face Store Multiplaza Escazú. 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
May 27th: ALL DISTANCES: 10KM, 21KM, 50KM Y 80KM. The North Face Store Multiplaza Escazú. 10:00 am – 8:30 pm.
May 28th: The North Face Store Multiplaza Escazú. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
May 29th: Hacienda Guachipelín Hotel. 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
* PICKUP WON’T BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.
** ALL 80 KM RACERS MUST SUBMIT AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG) TEST AND MEDICAL REPORT NO OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL LEAVE YOU OUT OF THE RACE.
+ 2011 RRCA 100 Mile Ultramarathon National Champion.
+ Course Record Holder of Great Wall Marathon.
+ USATF 100km National Champion and Course Record Holder.
+ 2014 Grand Slam Finisher 1st F; 4th fastest combined F time. Included Western States 100, Vermont 100, Leadville 100, Wasatch 100 all within 10 weeks.
+ 2014 Gorge Waterfalls 100k 2nd F.
+ 2014 Perterson Ridge 40mi 1st F.
+ 2013 and 2012 Montrail Ultra Cup Champion.
+ 2014 women’s USATF 50 Mile Road Champion and member of the 2014 US 100km Team.
+ Women’s course record holder at Beast of Burden Winter 50 Mile, Berkeley Trail Adventure 50k, and the Fall 50 Mile (USATF 50 Mile Road Championship).
+ First woman in the non-elite start (33rd woman overall, 17th American woman) at the 2014 Boston Marathon.
+ Second woman at the 2014 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.
Concept
The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica 2015 is a trail running endurance race that will combine an athletic challenge with tourism. It is part of the International Race Series organized by The North Face, seeking to promote mountain sports immersed in nature in a safe and responsible way, with a minimum impact philosophy.
Hundreds of runners will travel to the Volcán Rincón de la Vieja in Liberia, Costa Rica. Runners from all parts of the world will line up at the starting line to challenge themselves to the 3rd edition of The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica, choosing among different race lengths, from 10km to 80km, all on challenging trails. The date is set for May 30th, 2015. Are you ready to Endure?
This race format includes categories for beginning trail runners as well as for the intermediate and expert ultra runners. The race courses explore stunning natural terrain and their difficulty varies with the different distances offered.
The race altitude will be between 850ft and 3,280ft above sea level, depending on the race course length. This mountain race will have all trails clearly marked and the challenge will be to explore your own limits within the race distance chosen. The offered courses are: 10km, 21km, 50km and 80km. There is no team format.
The weather in the race area is one of the mildest in Cost Rica. It is usually cloudy, minimizing the effects of heat stroke and dehydration for most athletes. It is without a doubt a serious challenge in a semi supported race format where the big allure is the stunning natural scenery, making this a unique event.
Costa Rica has 12 hours of sunlight and 12 hours of night time, so the last of the 80km runners will definitely deal with at least 2 hours of darkness.
History
The story of The North Face Endurance Challenge Series begins in 2006. During Dean Karnazes’ quest to run 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days, otherwise known as The North Face Endurance 50, the idea of the Endurance Challenge Series was born. Following the momentum of the Endurance 50, The North Face sought to build lasting relationships with runners by creating an authentic experience with The North Face brand.
Launched in 2007, The North Face Endurance Challenge Series committed to pushing runners to their personal limits of endurance, while promoting the sport of ultra-trail running, a sport which is predicated on enjoying physical activity in nature in a safe and responsible manner. Courses were designed to challenge even the most experienced runners, while enhancing the philosophy of minimal impact with the beautiful scenery each event location had to offer.
The North Face Endurance Challenge is North America’s premier trail-running series that features two-day, trail-running festivals in six locations across North America: New York, Washington, D.C., Ontario, Wisconsin, Utah and California. The Series added events in Utah and in Ontario, Canada, the first-time international expansion of the North American Series.
Due to its great appeal and growth in Latin America, The North Face Endurance Challenge Series is quickly becoming one of the most popular International trail-running series outside of North America as well, with additional events in several Latin American countries, such as Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. The Latin American Series is in line with the same characteristics of the North American Series offering unique settings in varied climates with the highest quality standards runners come to expect of The North Face Endurance Challenge Series.
The North Face Endurance Challenge. Explore your trail. Endure your challenge.
We invite you to Never Stop Exploring!
2015 Latin America Series
Perú
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Chile
Colombia
Argentina
Main Venue, Race Start and Finish: Hacienda Guachipelín, Liberia, Guanacaste.
The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica 2015 will be held on Saturday May 30th, in Hacienda Guachipelín, on the slopes of Volcán Rincón de la Vieja in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
The different race lengths are: 10km, 21km, 50km and 80km.
Please check out the following race course guides:
