RUNNER’S MANUAL
W ATC H T E A S E R
CL ICK THE P ICTUR E B ELOW TO WATC H
CO N T E N TS I N T RO T H E CO URS E RO UT E FI N D I N G MAN DATORY E Q UI PME N T RUN O RGA N I ZAT I O N D N F / CUT- O FF C RE W I N G A I D STAT I O N LIT T ERI N G / PACI N G / CO MPL A I N I N G CO N TACT
I ntro d u ction ďżź First of all, congratulations for YOU ALREADY ARE A WINNER. Deciding to train and log miles for the race while facing adversity, frustrations, injuries and other challenges, and then deciding to stand on the starting line is no easy pill to take. For us, those are what winners are made of. Welcome to IGACOS50! A race that will take you to various barangays, towns, sceneries and lush beaches around the beautiful Island Garden City of Samal. The competitors will begin from Casa Estrella - Beach Camp, the official race venue, and end there as well. This is organized and presented by Base Camp Davao and Bagani Active Gear.
T he Co u rse  The race course is a mix of pavement, open-dirt roads and single-track trails. There are steep sections to ascend and don’t worry because you’ll descend from those sections eventually. Weather conditions before or on the day of the raced may affect the terrain and environment. Take note that the date still falls within the “monsoon” season of the year. Thus, the level of difficulty of the course will vary. We suggest including this on your preparation as well. Kindly refer to the course description for the placement of the aid stations and elevation profile.
R o u te F in d ing ￟ The course will be properly marked using trail signs, tarpaulins and police tapes. The earlier sections of the race which will be passed at early morning will be marked with reflectorized tapes. However it is unavoidable the factors might disrupt the trail markings. Factors such as people, animals and weather. Rest assured that the placement of the markings will be visible. Runners caught sabotaging the markers will be disqualified. If you on other hand think that you’re lost and are unable to locate trail signs, it is better to go back and review your position.
M an d atory E q u i p ment C hec k list ďżź These will be checked an hour before gunstart. Runners who fail to do so will not be allowed to continue with the race.
Cellphone (fully charged with load)
Headlamp (with extra batteries)
Whistle
Water Carrier (bladder, etc.) atleast 1L (in total) 10.15.2016 4:00AM-4:00PM CASA E STRELL A BEACH CAMP
First Aid Kit
Trail food
Light jacket
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There are aid stations that will conduct surprise gear check-up. Runners lacking mandatory equipment will be sanctioned for penalties or even pulled out from the race.
R u n O rgani z ation At the center of all run organization is the Race Director (RD), Ritche Ian Solana. He has full authority for all the activities during the event and will make sure that everything will go smoothly. The Organizers/Race Director reserve/s the right to modify the race rules and cancel the remainder of the race rules/route while it is in progress at any time for the safety and welfare of the runners. It is expected that runners are fully aware of the potential hazards. If problems might arise, contact immediately the RD when local solutions are not effective. Please refer to the contact list for his contact information and other point persons involved.
D N F ( Di d - N ot- F inish ) A runner shall be tagged as DNF for but not limited to the following reasons: • If he/she decides to drop out from the race. • He/she has reached within the cutoff time of specific aid stations. • Due to medical concerns. The event physician or doctor has the authority to not let a runner continue. • When caught and justified for cheating.
CU T- off T I M E Runners are given 12-hours after gunstart to finish the race. There are time recorders on several aid-stations or cut-off points. All participants must report to the assigned marshal/s to get times recorded.
C rewing Runner/s is allowed to have a crew with the following exceptions: • Support crew must register during race kit claiming. • The vehicle/s is not allowed to follow their runner/s. They must leap-frog or drive directly to the next aid-station to wait. • Runner/s should not get inside their crew or other vehicle/s.  Any form of help (unless in case of emergency), individually and/or by any group/team outside of the Aid Station will be disqualified.
A i d Stations Everything served at the aid station are for your consumption and pleasure. They are placed strategically wherein there is access for vehicles. For the purpose of ease transport for logistics i.e. food and hydration, stable area for rest and pickup for runners needing medical attention. Some stations will have few plastic cups to minimize litter. If you’re carrying a bottle or bladder, you could refill and drink from there. Mandatory equipment will be checked on unspecified aid stations. Runners are not allowed to leave anything on the aid station. Crew vehicles are also able to park by the aid station. Just try to avoid blocking where runners will pass.
L ittering Runners are expected to be mindful for their wastes. What you carry from start should be carried to the finish.
Pac I N G an d M U L I N G Pacers, muling and or unregistered runners are not allowed.
com p laining Any complaint must be made within 24 hours after the close of the race and must be made in writing, signed and submitted to the Race Organizer/Race Director. This must also be accompanied by visual proof/s of the alleged cheating and a fee of Php1,000. Any complaints after the 24-hour period will not be entertained.
Contact L ist Ritche Ian Solana Race Director
Wendell Cernal Race Manager, 0923 661 6767
Jack Martin Berdos Head Secretariat, 0942 004 7047
Reginald Sitier Technical Team, 0925 340 1005
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