CLARK ULTRAMARATHON ATHLETE'S GUIDE by Race Yaya

ATHLETESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GUIDE

I was your Cardimax-Clark Ultramarathon mentor in 2015, a participant and the Champion at the 100k Championship for the second and third edition. Clark Ultramarathon was the race that allowed and supported me to be able to represent the country in my first international race, TITI ULTRA Malaysia 2017, one of the toughest road ultramarathon in Asia where I bagged the championship in the 250Kilometer Distance. It was the first of many, as RaceYaya, together with its partners and supporters, continued to support my other conquest thereafter. Clark Ultramarathon is a race where runners of all abilities can run and have fun while challenging himself to find their limits and beat them. See you in the roads of Clark Freeport Zone!

Wilnar Iglesia is a long distance road and trail runner. He ran his first race (a 5k) year in 2008 to get fit. He is one of the leading road and trail ultramarathoner in the country and is currently one of the top five in the Asia Trail Master Series. He is an engineer by profession and has a full-time day job.

Back in 2010, during my early years of running, I would wake up at 3am on weekends and drive to Clark with my friends to train for my first few ultramarathon races. I always enjoyed running on those nicely paved treelined roads and wide highways which is a mix of flat and rolling terrain; not to mention the wide choices of restaurants in the area. The idea of having an ultramarathon race in Clark has always been in my mind. Having raced various distances from 5Ks to 200K, I have nurtured the intention to “pay it forward” to the community that has helped me sustain my love for running; a community that is a mix of aspiring and seasoned ultramarathoners. All of this came into fruition when we staged our first Clark Ultramarathon in 2015. For four years, it’s been a joy to be able to gather everyone in the roads of Clark. Tin Ferrera is an ultramarathoner and a crossfit and yoga enthusiast. She ran her first race (5k) in late 2008 and her first marathon and ultramarathon in 2010. She is a CPA, an entrepreneur, one of the founders of RaceYaya and is the head of a Management Consultancy firm. . CONTACT: email: @christine.ferrera@gmail.com phone: 099399083616 – blog:2timothy.net

Clark Ultramarathon is about giving everyone an experience that will be challenging yet enjoyable and memorable. And this would not have been possible if not for the help of our friends who have been part of the race organization since 2015, our supporters, our media partners, sponsors and our race challengers. Welcome to Clark Ultramarathon 2018! #

September 8, Saturday at Quest Hotel and Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga 1 pm:

Start of Check-In, Race Kit Claiming, Mandatory Gear Check, Drop Bag Deposit

1:30pm:

Race Briefing

4 pm:

Race Kit Claiming and Drop Bag Deposit Closes at Quest Hotel

September 8, Saturday at Clark Parade Grounds 4:30 pm:

Activity Area Opens

5:00pm:

Start/Finish Line Opens for 100K/100K Relay Participants Check-In >Turn on Headlamp, Running Vest and Hydration must be Visible >Tap your RaceYaya Timing Bracelet

5:30pm:

Short Race Briefing and Send Off Ceremony

6 pm:

Gunstart for 100K and 100K Relay >Turn on Headlamp, Running Vest and Hydration must be Visible< >Tap your RaceYaya Timing Bracelet<

6:30pm

RACE RULES AND 2 REGULATIONS Relay Runner (100K) Transition Area Check In Opens nd

10 pm:

Activity Area for Opens for 50K Runners

10:30pm

3rd Relay Runner (100K) Transition Area Check In Opens

11:00 pm:

Check-In for 50K Runners >Turn on Headlamp, Running Vest and Hydration must be Visible < >Tap your RaceYaya Timing Bracelet<

11:30pm:

Short Race Briefing and Send Off Ceremony

September 9, Sunday 12am:

50K Championship and 50 K Relay Gun Start

12:30am

4th Relay Runner (100K) and 2nd Relay Runner (50K) Transition Area Check In Opens

6am

Activity Area Opens

3 am:

Cut-off at 50K for 100K Runners and 100K Relay 1st Runner (All runners should leave 50K Aid Station at 4am or an hour after their AS check-in)

7 am:

Start of Raffle and Activities

9 am:

Start of Awarding

10 am:

Cut-off for 50K Challenge

12 noon:

Cut-off for 100K Championship and 100K Relay

RACE KIT CLAIMING REQUIREMENTS Race kit claiming will start on Saturday, September 8, at 1pm-4pm at the Quest Hotel Mandatory items: and Conference Center and will reopen at Clark Parade Grounds at 5pm-6pm, 7pm-9pm 1) Valid ID with birthdate. This should bear the same name as your registered name on the application form. Please check the start list published in the website before race day to validate your entry details. For concerns, please send us an email. 2) Submission of a valid medical certificate (taken within 6 months from race day) upload on or before September 1, 2018. 3) Signed copy of Waiver (Forms will be provided at the Race Kit Claiming Area.) 3) Race Kit Claiming Photo – Please proceed to the designated area and have your photo taken with your race bib. REMINDERS You will receive an event bag, race kit with timing strip for your shoes and a 2-day yoga DROP BAGS MANDATORY GEARS pass from Urban Ashram. Unclaimed Simple Hydration bottles may be claimed at the SimpleThere will be two drop bag stations: Hydration booth. By entering the race, each runner undertakes to bring with o

AS 5 (Sacobia) for 50K and 100 K

Start/Finish Line Area for 100 K

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Drop bags may be deposited from 1pmm to 4 pm on Saturday, September 8. Please label your drop bag prominently with your name and bib number.

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Drop bags should not be larger than 12" x 18".

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Please do NOT leave any valuables, such as keys, iPods, cell phones, and jewelry in your drop bag.

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Clark Ultramarathon is NOT responsible for the loss of any drop bag.

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Approximate time of drop bag availability at the finish line for AS6 (Sacobia) is by 10 am on Sunday, September 9.All drop bags must be retrieved at the finish line by 12pm of Sunday, September 9. Any unclaimed drop bags on race evening will be donated to charity on Monday following the race.

him/her all the mandatory items as listed below throughout the race. Failure to do so will result in application of the time penalties or disqualification at the discretion of the race organizer. 1) Working headlamp/torch light. During the day, this item may be stored in the drop bag. It is the runner’s responsibility to have the headlamp/torch light from dusk to dawn. 2) Reflective vest. This must be clearly visible at the front and back of the runner’s body. 3) Water bottle with a minimum capacity of 13 ounces (Single use pet bottle is not allowed); 4) Foldable cup or other container suitable for drinking at the water station (may be the same as item 3). Note that there will be no cups at aid stations. Runner must present their mandatory gear at race kit claiming and when they check in one hour before gun start.

RACE KIT CLAIMING AND MANDATORY GEARS PROCEDURES 50K and 100K Runners should ensure that they go through the following procedures during the Race Kit Claiming

Mandatory gears must be made available for checking as follows:

MAP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100K and 50K

Critical Intersections: From Parade Grounds, Turn Right at Tourism Office and then turn left to J. Abad Santos From J. Abad Santos, Turn Left to M.A. Roxas Go straight until you reach C.M. Recto Ave. (AS 1) Go straight until you see Cream Line on your right where you need to turn left towards El Kabayo (AS2)

Go straight towards Mabalacat Road until you reach the CDC Mabalacat Gate where you should turn right (AS3) Go straight towards CMAR Highway until you reach the U-turn before the end of the highway, the turnaround point. (AS4) Return to the same route, you will pass by AS3 and AS2 again. Turn right when you reach El Kabayo. At the roundabout, turn right to Panday Pira Ave (Clark International Speedway) until you reach the Guard House. Turn right to SCTEX, you will pass by AS5 (Sacobia), keep going towards SCTEX until you reach AS6 where you need to turnaround and run back towards AS5. Turn right to Sacobia bridge and go straight along Bgy Calumpang and San Vicente. Turn left at the intersection, going towards Green Canyon (AS7) where you need to make a turnaround. Return to the same route, you will pass by AS5 (Sacobia) where you need to turn right. Go straight until you reach the Guard House. From the Guard House, go straight towards Balagtas (The Wall) and make a left towards J. Abad Santos. (AS8). Go straight and turn left to Aguinaldo Avenue. Go straight until you reach Parade Grounds. Turn left at the end/corner of Parade Grounds and go straight towards the finish line for 50K Runners. 100K Runners on their first loop should make a left and run along the track oval going towards the transition area and aid station.

MAP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Relay: 100K and 50K and 21K

Critical Intersections: First and Third Runner From Parade Grounds, Turn Right at Tourism Office and then turn left to J. Abad Santos. From J. Abad Santos, Turn Left to M.A. Roxas Go straight until you reach C.M. Recto Ave. (AS 1) Go straight until you see Cream Line on your right where you need to turn left towards El Kabayo (AS2)

Go straight towards Mabalacat Road until you reach the CDC Mabalacat Gate where you should turnaround. Return to the same route, you will pass by AS3 and AS2. Turn right after AS2 at El Kabayo and make a u-turn at the roundabout. Return to the same route, you will pass by AS1. Turn left towards M. A. Roxas. Turn right at Hercz Ave heading towards the transition area. Runners should make a left and run along the track oval going towards the transition area and aid station.

Second (Fourth) Runner Second and fourth runner should start their leg from the starting line transition area and make a right at the first corner, Cardinal Santos Ave. Go straight until you reach the small road exit to M.A. Roxas where you should turn left. Go straight until you reach C.M. Recto Ave. (AS 1) Go straight until you see Cream Line on your right where you need to turn left towards El Kabayo (AS2) Turn left at the corner before AS2-El Kabayo. At the roundabout, turn right to Panday Pira Ave (Clark International Speedway) until you reach the Guard House. Turn right to SCTEX, you will pass by AS5 (Sacobia), keep going towards SCTEX until you reach AS6 where you need to turnaround and run back towards AS5. Turn right to Sacobia bridge and go straight along Bgy Calumpang and San Vicente. Turn left at the intersection, going towards Green Canyon (AS7) where you need to make a turnaround. Return to the same route, you will pass by AS5 (Sacobia) where you need to turn right.Go straight until you reach the Guard House. From the Guard House, go straight towards Balagtas (The Wall) and make a left towards J. Abad Santos. (AS8). Go straight and turn left to Aguinaldo Avenue. Go straight until you reach Parade Grounds. Turn left at the end/corner of Parade Grounds and go straight towards the finish line for 2nd runner - 50K Runners and 4th runner-100K. 1st runner (100K and 50K) and 3rd Runner (100K) should make a left and run along the track oval going towards the transition area and aid station.

AID STATIONS

RACE RULES AND GUIDELINES Runners must complete the course on foot by their own power and ability within the stipulated time. Not Allowed:    

Trekking poles Pacers Mulling (Carrying other runners’ stuff or gear while the race is in progress) Outside support (except at EL KABAYO (AS2) and Sacobia (AS5) and the Start/Finish Line)  Support vehicle  Running in two/groups (see item number 2 below) RUNNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Runners must understand the unique nature and requirements of competing in an ultra-long distance road race. He/she must have undertaken the necessary training to compete in such a race. 2) Runners will be responsible for his/her self’s safety by having the ability and skills to deal with any problems that may be encountered during a race of this nature. 3) Runners must be able to undertake or deal with on his/her own, without any external assistance, deteriorating weather conditions (e.g. rain, strong winds, hot sun, etc.) and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise while race is in progress. 4) Runners are required to run in single file, facing the traffic except when directed to go the other lane by traffic marshals. Overtaking runner must call the attention of the runner/s in front of him to give way and should do it by passing on the left side. 5) Runner must present themselves for check-in at the designated checkpoints. They have the responsibility to call the attention of the timing marshals.

6) Runners must be able to undertake or deal with his/her extreme fatigue, internal organ and digestive problems, muscle pain, mild physical injuries and psychological problems during the race. 7) Runners who accept assistance and support from any person who is not an official race organizer may be disqualified. Support crew will be allowed at the designated AS only. 8) Runners should run on the official race course. In case a runner gets lost, he/she should go back to the proper course. In no case shall the distance outside the race course be considered valid. 9) In the event of a runner meeting another runner who is in need of emergency aid, he/she must render help and inform the race organizer for medical assistance. MAXIMUM RACE TIME PERMITTED AND CUTOFF TIMES The maximum time allotted for completion of the race is: 50KM – 10 Hours  100KM – 18 Hours (50KM Cut-off: 9 hours) 100KM RELAY – 18 Hours (50KM Cut-off: 9 hours) Runners should leave the AS at 50K within an hour after check-in. In the event of poor weather conditions and/or for safety reasons, the organizers reserve the right to suspend the race or modify the race course at the discretion of the race organizer. RELAY RUNNERS 1) Relay runners should proceed to the Transition Area at the Parade Grounds. Check-In will open as indicated in the schedule. It is the runner’s responsibility to estimate the estimated arrival time of their runners. 2) Each relay team will have one bib that they will pass on. Relay runner in progress with the race should be wearing the bib.

3) Each runner should have RaceYaya timing bracelet. 4) Runners should run based on the published start list sequence. changes must be made on or before September 1, 2018. 5) The team should identify the assignment as follows:    

First runner Second runner Third runner Fourth runner

Any

21K 29K 21K 29K

6) Runners, while waiting, must stay at the designated area which is 50 meters from the Aid Station. Runners must be self-sufficient while waiting. The Aid Station is reserved for runners who are in progress with the race. SUPPORT CREW Support crew can only stay at the Aid Station (AS) located at EL KABAYO and SACOBIA. Vehicles of crew should be registered with the organizers. An ID card is required for each vehicle that will park at the said AS. Vehicle should follow parking rules at the AS. Support Crew can only stay at 50 meters away from the finish line. DNF (Did not Finish) PROCEDURES 1) Runner who decides to pull out or discontinue voluntarily must proceed to the nearest checkpoint. 3) Runner who fails to notify the organizers immediately, thereby setting in motion a search and rescue operation by the rescue staff will be liable to pay for the cost thereof. 4) Runners who fail to arrive at the checkpoints within the stipulated cut-off times will not be allowed to continue.

CONTEST Complaints, especially on the podium finishers, must be made in writing with sufficient proof and should be submitted to the race organizer before the awarding ceremony. Post-race complaints may be emailed to hello@raceyaya.com with complete evidence. CHANGES TO THE ROUTE, CUT-OFF TIMES AND CANCELLATION OF THE RACE 1) The organizer reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to make changes to the route and checkpoints/water station points or to the cut-off times. 2) In the event of adverse weather conditions, the start of the race may be postponed or delayed. 3) The organizer reserves the right to make changes to or eliminate certain stretches of the route. IMAGE RIGHTS Each participant expressly foregoes his/her image rights for the photos taken for the duration of the race and undertakes not to take any action against the organizers.