VILLARS ULTRAKS 2021 - RUNNER'S GUIDE_EN by Matterhorn Ultraks

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RUNNER’S GUIDE 2021_EN © VILLARS ULTRAKS – 2021

TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction ..................................................................................3 Main measures and consequences of COVID-19 ........................4 Global Programme .......................................................................7 Course Marking ..........................................................................10 BEFORE THE RACE ........................................................................ 15 Collection of race numbers ........................................................17 Villars Ultraks behind Theodora ................................................19 Coupons attached to bib ............................................................20 Social Networks..........................................................................21 RACE DAY ......................................................................................23 Start Information ........................................................................25 Equipment ..................................................................................26 Time Barriers ..............................................................................27 Aid Stations ................................................................................29 AFTER THE RACE ........................................................................... 33 Behaviour after the finish line....................................................35 Race withdrawal procedure .......................................................37 MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................... 39 Photo Service..............................................................................41 Tracking ......................................................................................41

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Introduction Dear Ultrakser, Launching a new race in the middle of a pandemic was certainly a risky bet. But confidence has never left us and your enthusiasm for the race means that today we are just a few days away from the inaugural edition of the VILLARS ULTRAKS, in the heart of the Vaud Alps. True to the Ultraks tradition, the event offers three courses allowing everyone to find the distance that suits their state of fitness or their desire at the time. Like any first edition, it will be one of lessons to be learned. For the comfort of the runners, we have limited the number of registrations to 900 people. We are delighted that you will be with us on Saturday 10th and we wish you a good race! The Ultraks Team

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Main measures and consequences of COVID-19 Despite the improved health situation, we are maintaining a number of measures.

It is everyone's responsibility to maintain the distances and to comply with the now traditional barrier gestures.

Sometimes as a precaution and sometimes because the relaxations were announced too late to be taken into account.

NOTE: The staff will wear masks and gloves, but these are not compulsory for the runners.

We therefore apply the following principles: • • • • •

Prevention Hygiene Low density of people for departures in particular Minimisation of contact points Empowerment and autonomy of athletes

This is reflected in the following measures:

WAVE DEPARTURE In order to ensure that the runners are able to keep to the distances in the start area, we have set up wave starts of about 100 runners at intervals of about 5 minutes.

AID STATIONS The supply of food and drink will be reduced. We therefore strongly encourage you to maximize your autonomy. As a reminder, it is possible to get a personal supply as long as it is near the official supply point.

AID STATION AT FINISH AND RUNNER’S MEAL As everything has been foreseen under the restrictive measures for the use of the catering areas, we are replacing the arrival refreshments and the meal by the delivery of a "Lunch Bag" consisting of : • • •

a cold Poke Bowl type dish, with a carbohydrate component, 2 raw vegetables and a piece of chicken a fruit a 5dl still water bottle

You will still be able to access the Bretaye 1808 self-service restaurant, but there may be a limit to the number of entries. Please eat your lunch within the social distances in the Ultraks area or elsewhere at your convenience.

MEDALS As stated in the rules from the beginning, there will be no medal this year.

The protocol of behaviour at the aid station is as follows: • • •

Each runner wishing to use the aid station must first wash his/her hands with a hydro-alcoholic solution (HAS) provided. The runner indicates his choice to the volunteer who puts it in an individual tray. At the exit, the trays will be thrown away and another HAS dispenser will be available for the runners.

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FINISHER T-SHIRT Your finisher t-shirt will be given to you WITH the lunch bag before you leave the finish area.

However, beyond preventive measures, runners will not be asked to present a vaccination certificate or test.

The size will correspond to the size indicated at the registration. It will be shown on the bib number. There will be no trying on or exchange.

CHANGING ROOM Again, as the measurements were taken several weeks ago, we will not be able to offer any changing rooms this year.

PRIZE GIVING Prizes will be awarded to the first three men and first three women in each race. The age group winners will also be rewarded on stage. The prize board is provided by Compressport and Sports'house - Skis EDL.

OTHER MEASURES Hydro-alcoholic solution (HAS) HAS dispensers are available to runners at all key locations.

Staff Staff will be equipped with masks and gloves where necessary.

Reminders You will be frequently reminded to respect the rules.

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Global Programme FRIDAY 9 JULY 15h 00 20h 00 Bibs distribution

SATURDAY 10 JULY 06h 0006h 45 « MARATHON » Bibs distribution 06h 3008h 45 « ROC » Bibs distributions 08h 0010h 15 « CHAM » Bibs distribution 07h 00 Start « MARATHON » 09h 00 Start « ROC » 10h 30 Start « CHAM » From approx. 11h 30 Arrival of first runners 14h 30 Prize giving « CHAM », « ROC » and « MARATHON » 18h 00 Finish line closed

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Course Marking COURSE MARKING COLOURS • •

- The colour orange is the generic colour used to mark the course; - The indications specific to each course are displayed in the colour of the course (in order of appearance on stage).

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COURSE MARKING TOOLS

Flag

Distance Flags PAGE 11

Gates

Distance to Finish

Direction changes

Road Crossing

Car danger © VILLARS ULTRAKS – 2021

Télécabine Roc d’Orsay

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BEFORE THE RACE

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Collection of race numbers Number collection is at the Villars Tennis Centre, which is located on the right at the beginning of the Col de la Croix road. As mentioned above, in order to reduce the number of people collecting bibs at the same time, the times have been extended and separated according to the race. We urge you to respect the times we have indicated.

BEHAVIOUR AT BIB COLLECTION • • • •

Only runners may queue up and enter the sports centre for the number collection. Wearing a mask and using a hydro-alcoholic solution are compulsory. Please respect the distances and the barrier gestures. Reminder: it is not necessary to present a vaccination certificate or test.

FOR THE « MARATHON » RACE •

Friday, from 15h 00 to 20h 00

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Saturday, from 6h 00 to 6h 45

FOR THE « ROC » RACE •

Friday, from 15h 00 to 20h 00

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Saturday, from 6h 30 to 8h 45

FOR THE « CHAM » RACE •

Friday, from 15h 00 to 20h 00

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Saturday, from 8h 00 to 10h 15

In any case, race numbers must be collected no later than 15 minutes before the start of the given race.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR COLLECTION • •

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To collect your bib number, you will need an identification document or the "Collection Voucher" which you can print from your MSO account. If you are collecting someone else's bib number, it is necessary to have the voucher.

THEODORA

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Villars Ultraks behind Theodora FONDATION THEODORA From the very beginning, we wanted to support a cause that is dear to us. Theodora Foundation brings dreams and laughter to children in hospital.

GIVENGAIN It’s quick and easy to get started. Join your fellow runners by creating your very own fundraising project today – simply visit our official fundraising event page.

To optimise donations, we partnered with GivenGain, a donation platform associated with sporting events.

Download our step-by-step guide or send an e-mail to clara@givengain.com to get help getting set up.

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Coupons attached to bib Three coupons are attached to each number.

TRAIN SPECIAL RATE Two TPC-identified coupons attached to your race number entitle you to a return train ticket from Villars to Bretaye at the special rate of 12.50 CHF. You can give them freely to your friends and family so that they can come and cheer you on at the finish. Please note that the ticket can only be bought at Villars station.

FINISHER T-SHIRT As long as the finisher's t-shirt is given to you with the lunch bag in the finish area, this coupon is not necessary.

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Social Networks You are in Villars and you are happy to share it. Use your favourite social networks to spread the word. Here are our hashtags

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RACE DAY

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Start Information PARKING The Rendez-Vous and Roc d'Orsay car parks are at your disposal free of charge.

TRANSPORT OF BAGS For all races we offer, thanks to the support of Garage Alpauto in Villars, a transport of personal belongings to Bretaye.

They are located about 15 minutes walk from the Sports Centre where the number distribution and the race start are located.

The bags must be deposited up to five minutes before the start directly in the vehicle positioned near the start area. Identified SACS.

BEHAVIOUR AT THE START

They will then be transported to Bretaye and placed under the terrace of the Bretaye 1808 Self.

Runners will start in waves of approximately 100 people. The waves are established on the basis of the times indicated at registration. The race time will start when the line is crossed. However, only one rider in the first wave can claim the scratch race. When a wave is ready to start, the next wave will be prepared in the dedicated area. The wave is indicated by a letter on the race number (see opposite). All riders will be asked to wear a mask until about one minute before the start. When you remove your mask, either put it in your pocket or throw it in one of the many bins that will be set up at the start of the course. Please do not throw the masks on the ground.

TOILETS Temporary toilets are installed in the immediate vicinity of the starting line, along the tennis courts.

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Equipment RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT At the Villars Ultraks, we believe in empowering the athletes and therefore there is no mandatory equipment, but recommended equipment. The weather conditions have a great influence on the equipment. We therefore recommend that you take note of the weather forecast and equip yourself accordingly. We recommend that you : Long-sleeved waterproof jacket in the right size • • • •

- Survival blanket - Mobile phone with registered emergency number - A strap for a sprained ankle. - Drinks

We remind you that the Villars Ultraks is a semi-autonomous race and it is therefore your responsibility to have enough food and drink to get from one aid station to another.

POLES Poles are allowed on all courses but must be carried from the beginning to the end of the race.

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Time Barriers Please respect the instructions of the race staff if you have to arrive at a checkpoint after the deadline.

« MARATHON » Location Time Distance from start in km (approx.) Climbing (+/-) from start in m (approx) Minimum time available since start (according to wave)

PLAN DE LA ROCHE

CROIX DES CHAUX

LAC DES CHAVONNES

FINISH BRETAYE

9h 15

13h 45

16h 45

18h 00

8.5

26.0

38.4

43.8

+558/-431

+2’113/-1’427

+2’794/-2’391

+3’244/-2’745

2h 00

6h 30

9h 30

10h 45

« ROC » Lieu Heure Distance from start in km (approx.) Climbing (+/-) from start in m (approx) Minimum time available since start (according to wave)

CROIX DES CHAUX

13h 00 13.7 +1’193/-507 3h 45

TIMING AND TIME BARRIERS MARKING Time points and time barriers are marked on the course as follows:

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Aid Stations

PLAN DE LA ROCHE

SOLALEX

LA CROIX

LAC DES CHAVONNES

MuleBar Barres/ Energieriegel/ Energy Bars

Oranges / Orangen / Oranges

Bananas / Bananen / Bananes

Chocolate / Schokolade / Chocolat

Dark Bread / Dunkles Brot / Pain complet

TUC biscuits

Tea / Tee / Thé

Vegetables Broth / Gemüsebouillon / Bouillon de légumes

Overstim’s Boisson isotonique /Isotonische Getränk/Isotonic Drink

Water / Wasser / Eau

Coca-Cola

AID STATIONS PLANS

LIQUIDE

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NUTRITION SPORTIVE Energy Drink

Energy Bars On the bar side, MuleBar will offer a selection of their assortment at the various aid stations.

OVERSTIM’S is our energy drink supplier. So, at each aid station, you will find an isotonic and antioxidant energy drink with natural aromas, which will help you to hydrate and maintain your performance thanks to the intake of Electrolytes (sodium and magnesium) and Vitamins C and B6 (Reduction of fatigue). This drink is gluten free.

Renseignement et vente Pour plus de renseignements : https://sportendurance.ch/fr/nutrition-sportive/

GOBELET Nous vous rappelons qu’il n’y a plus de gobelets sur les points de ravitaillement. A vous d’être équipés en conséquence avec gourde ou gobelet.

15% Discount To celebrate the inaugural edition, OVERSTIM'S is offering you

Si vous avez commandé un gobelet avec votre dossard, vous le récupérerez au moment de la prise du dossard.

a 15% discount on all orders placed online at www.overstims.ch until July 31, 2021. To take advantage of this discount, insert the code: ultraks

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AFTER THE RACE

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Behaviour after the finish line LUNCH BAG Upon arrival of your race, you will immediately receive a lunch bag prepared by Bretaye 1808. It will include : • • •

a cold Poke Bowl type dish, with a carbohydrate component, 2 raw vegetables and a piece of chicken a fruit a 5dl still water bottle

RUNNER’S SPACE Once you have collected your lunch bag, you can spread out over the Bretaye area. The Bretaye 1808 self-service restaurant will be open exclusively for runners, but we may have to limit access. Thank you for your understanding.

FINISHER T-SHIRT Your Finisher T-Shirt will be given to you with the Lunch Bag. The size written on the bib determines the size. There will be no trying on or exchange.

REMINDERS Due to the sanitary situation, we cannot offer changing rooms, showers or massages. Thank you for your understanding.

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Race withdrawal procedure 1. INFORM Inform immediately the race office by sending an SMS or a WhatsApp to +41 79 765 94 74 precising: • • •

Your bib number Your name Your position

or Inform a course marshal (orange gilet)

2. TAKE OFF THE BIB To avoid mistakes, it is preferable that after retiring from the race, you keep your bib in your pocket.

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MISCELLANEOUS

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Photo Service

Tracking

sportograf.com will place numerous photographers on strategic locations along the course to offer you the best possible pictures.

Your closed ones will be able to follow you thanks to the MSO App. https://bit.ly/3xgDx6c

Pictures will be available swiftly after the race via the link: sportograf.com/event/6861

We installed several split times on the course in order to have regular updates on your race.

If they are not online yet, please leave your email address and you will be reminded when ready.

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VILLARS ULTRAKS 2021 - RUNNER'S GUIDE_EN

Articles inside

Introduction

Start Information

Main measures and consequences of COVID-19

Collection of race numbers

Equipment

Villars Ultraks behind Theodora

Social Networks