Villars Ultraks 2023 - Runner's Guide_EN

RUNNER’S GUIDE 2023_EN

Introduction

Dear Runner,

Very soon, you will be taking part in the third edition of the Villars Ultraks.

Once again, we've made some adjustments to the route to take account of your comments.

Like last year, we'll be starting and finishing at the Villars Sports Centre and, like last year, Friday will be devoted to the VERTICALE, with the finish judged at the summit of the Grand Chamossaire.

We look forward to seeing you in Villars.

The Ultraks Team

General Information

INDIVIDUAL PREVENTION

COVID-19 is out of our lives for a while. However, if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, we invite you to carry out a self-test and, should it prove positive, not to travel to Villars.

WAVE START

The wave start has been very popular, beyond the health regulations.

We are therefore maintaining this formula.

RUNNERS' MEALS

The runners' meal will be held in the gym in the basement of the Sports Centre.

Access is reserved to runners with a race number and a coupon attached to the race number.

FINISHER T - SHIRT

Your finisher t-shirt will be given to you once you cross the finish line.

The size will correspond to the size given at registration which is written on the number.

There will be no fitting or exchange until the end of the race.

PRIZE - GIVING

Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women in each race.

Age group winners will also be awarded on stage.

Draw of a night at Villars Bristol Apartment during the prizegiving among the participants attending.

MEDALS

The souvenir medals ordered at registration will be given with the bib number.

CHANGING ROOMS

The changing rooms and showers on level -1 of the Sports Centre are available.

MASSAGES

For the first time in Villars, we are offering a massage service in the weight room located at the entrance level of the Sports Centre.

SPECIAL TRACKING « ARGENTINE »

Villars Ultraks and Insiders have teamed up to offer runners on the «ARGENTINE» course a free, life-size test of a new dimension in tracking.

Insiders is a 63-gram sensor called INTENSE, which transmits live performance data: position, speed, and even heart rate and power.

The sensor will be handed out with the race number, along with an explanatory flyer.

BAGS CHECK

You can leave your bag at the Centre des Sports during all day Saturday.

General Programme

FRIDAY 7 JULY

15h 00 -

20h 00 Distribution of bib numbers for all races

17h 30 Start « VERTICALE » (mass - start)

from

18h 15 First arrivals at Grand Chamossaire

19h 15 Prize Giving Ceremony Roc d’Orsay

19h 30-

20h 00 Gondolas taking down runners freely

SATURDAY 8 JULY

06h 00-

06h 45 Distribution of bib numbers « ARGENTINE »

06h 30-

08h 45 Distribution of bib numbers « ROC »

08h 00-

10h 15 Distribution of bib numbers « CHAM ».

07h 0 0 Start « ARGENTINE »

0 9 h 0 0 Start « ROC »

10h 30 Start « CHAM »

From approx.

12h 00 First arrivals at Sports Centre

15h 00 Prize Giving Ceremony « CHAM », « ROC » et « ARGENTINE »

18h 15 Closure of finish line

Courses

As mentioned earlier, the routes have been slightly modified to make it easier to get down to the Villars Sports Centre.

If you have carefully studied the routes, you will note minor adjustments resulting from remarks made by the Department of the Environment and Safety of the Canton of Vaud.

Specific Informations « VERTICALE »

START

The start is a mass-start, i.e. all riders start simultaneously.

FINISH

The finish is judged at the top of the Grand-Chamossaire. However, as soon as you cross the finish line, we ask you to go directly to the Roc-d'Orsay, a few hundred metres below.

BAGS

The bags left in the vehicle provided for this purpose and located near the starting line will be brought directly to the Roc d'Orsay.

PRIZE GIVING

The prize-giving ceremony for the «VERTICALE» race will take place directly after the race (7.15 pm) on the Roc d'Orsay terrace.

RIDE DOWN

The Roc d'Orsay cable car will operate for free “going down” from 7.30 pm to 8 pm.

The Roc d’Orsay Restaurant shall remain open to the public until 8:00pm.

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).

MARKING TOOLS

Flag Gates

Directionchanges

FaDistanceFlags

DistancetoFinish

RoadCrossing

Cardanger

MAPS

Télécabine Roc d’Orsay

BEFORE THE RACE

Bib numbers collection

You can pick up your race number at the Villars Sports/Tennis Centre, which is located on your right at the beginning of the Col de la Croix Road.

To avoid peaks in attendance, we suggest that you respect the times we indicate.

FOR THE « VERTICALE » RAC E

• Friday from 15h 00 to 17h 15

FOR THE « ARGENTINE » RACE

• Friday, from 15h 00 to 20h 00

• Saturday, from 6h 00 to 6h 45

FOR THE « ROC » RACE

• Friday, from 15h 00 to 20h 00

• Saturday, from 6h 30 to 8h 45

FOR THE « CHAM » RACE

• Friday, from 15h 00 to 20h 00

• 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

• 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.

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.

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

GIVENGAIN

Personal bests aren’t about minutes and seconds. They’re about doing more than you thought was possible. Make a difference by fundraising for your favourite charity as part of your Villars Ultraks 2022 experience.

Download our step-by-step guide or send an email to fundraising@givengain.com if you would like help in setting up your project.

Start Information

PARKING

The Roc d'Orsay car park is at your disposal free of charge. It is located about 15 minutes walk from the Sports Centre. A perfect warm-up � � �

For those who want to preserve their strength, we will set up a small shuttle bus only during the bib collection times.

The pick-up point will be towards the top of the car park.

WAVE START

The runners will start in waves of about 100 people at intervals of about five minutes.

The waves are established on the basis of the times indicated at registration.

The race time will start when crossing the line. 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).

If you decide to wear a mask at the start - which is not compulsory - please do not throw it away but keep it in your pocket.

TOILETS

Temporary toilets are installed in the immediate vicinity of the start line, along the tennis courts. They complement the toilets in the Sports Centre.

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

• A reusable cup

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.

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 #villarsultraks202 3

Time barriers

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Race Direction keeps the possibility to adapt these times according to the weather. Please respect the indications of the race staff if you have to arrive at a checkpoint after the deadline This document takes precedence over all other information (website, rules, etc.)

TIMING AND TIME BARRIERS M ARKING

Time points and time barriers are marked on the course as follows:

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.

Ravitaillements

AID STATIONS PLANS

SPORT NUTRITION

EnergyDrink

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.

EnergyBars

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

Inquiriesandsales

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

SPEEDCUP

We remind you that there are no more cups at the refreshment points.

It is up to you to be equipped with a water bottle or cup.

If you have ordered a cup with your race number, you will get it back when you pick up your race number.

15%Discount

Tocelebratetheinauguraledition, OVERSTIM'S is offering you a 15% discount on all orders placed online at www.overstims.ch until July 31, 2023.

To take advantage of this discount, insert the code: ultraks

AFTER THE RACE

Finish Information

RUNNER'S MEAL

The runner's meal consists of :

- A salad

- A pasta dish

three sauces of your choice

bolognese - tomato capers olives - courgettes with thyme

- Bread

- One fruit

On bottle of water

It will be given to you against the coupon attached to your number.

PLACE OF CATERING

In the gym in the basement of the Sports Centre.

Access can be made from the outside from the finish area.

FINISHER T - SHIRT

Your Finisher T-Shirt will be given to you when you cross the finish line.

The size written on the number is the reference. There will be no fitting or exchange.

Service photo

sportograf.com delegates many photographers to Villars to offer you a maximum of photos along the courses.

The photos will be available soon through the following link: www.sportograf.com/event/9971

If they are not yet online, leave your email address and we will keep you informed.

Race Tracking

Your friends and family will be able to follow your race thanks to the MSO application.

https://live.mso-chrono.ch/live/glive/glive.html?f=../2022/villarsultraks/vilultraks.clax

We have set up several intermediate times on the course which will allow us to have regular crossing points.

« ARGENTINE » - INSIDERS LIVE TRACKING

Insiders is a live tracking platform that works with the device to provide an enhanced experience for fans, families and friends. The objective is to add multiple layers of view to the audience: 2D mapping, elevation view, 3D environment, etc.

The sensor will be delivered with the race number, along with an explanatory flyer. The sensor will be handed out with the race number, along with an explanatory flyer.

https://platform.insiders.live/villars-ultraks-argentine