SPARTAN RACE GUIDE SYDNEY HURRICANE HEAT 12 OCTOBER spartanrace.com.au Welcome Spartans, Welcome to the 2014 Sydney Spartan Race! We have been putting in the hours to make sure this event is a special one. If you are receiving this you are registered to race the Hurricane Heat on Sunday 12th October. This will be Sydney’s first, and we intend to make it one to remember! We hope you’ve been training, and all of us here at Spartan Australia wish you the best of luck, and we can’t wait to see you come through the Hurricane! SpartanHQ MEET YOUR DIRECTORS MAX DELACY, CEO When Max DeLacy experienced his first Spartan Race in the US, he knew he had to bring it to Australia. He saw Spartan Race as the perfect way to create extreme physical challenges for a wide range of people, from elite athletes, to the cross fitters, to any man, woman or child who’s willing to give it their all. A runner, trainer and family man who loves to explore his own limits, Max is totally dedicated to making every single part of Spartan race as tough, crazy and fun as possible. PAUL HARWOOD, RACE DIRECTOR Max and Paul Harwood have been friends for more than a decade. They share a tremendous obsession for pushing themselves and achieving the impossible – if you say it can’t be done, they’ll be even more determined to try and make it happen. It was inevitable that they’d end up working together and they’re both perfect for the Spartan Race experience. Paul has served as RD for all of Spartan Race Australia’s events. With an amazing ability to think creatively and solve problems, he’s a genius when it comes to building the toughest, most exhilarating obstacle courses in Australia. Paul is a weapon on a mountain bike, a gravity-defying climber and has more than enough grit to put in the hours on the race build and cheer on his own tribe of mini Spartans on the day. visit the SPARTAN website spartanrace.com.au SPARTAN RACE GUIDE 01 What is a Hurricane Heat? The Hurricane Heat was born in August 2011. On the advice of local emergency services a US Spartan Race was cancelled due to severe weather, which was later named Hurricane Irene. There was a loud minority of racers who didn’t see this as valid and wouldn’t let it go. Joe Desena, Spartan Race founder eventually posted, ‘if you want to do the course in a hurricane, then be there at 6am.’ 100 or so people showed up, and JD took them over the course as a team, adding a number of obstacles and challenges along the way. If this is your first Spartan Race it is important you understand how a Hurricane Heat differs from our usual event. It is a much more personal experience, with a small group of racers being put through the course by a team of trainers. You will be tested by additional challenges and obstacles along the way, and the team must work together to get to the end. What you loose in big festival experience you gain in intensity and camaraderie. Due to demand we opened a Saturday Sprint at Sydney, and the Sunday Sprint will now be run as a Hurricane Heat. If you would rather switch to the Saturday and run a regular Sprint Race please email us here. The weather became the least of their problems. Since then Hurricane Heats have been run at selected races, often with JD or other surprise guests in attendance to dish it out. MANDATORY H.H. GEAR HYDRATION The Hurricane Heat is about resilience and self sufficiency. It is mandatory for Hurricane Heat racers to carry a hydration pack and water bladder. Please ensure you fill hydration packs at home as there will not be filling stations at the start. We recommend UltrAspire as a good hydration brand for the Hurricane Heat. You can view the range at barefootinc.com.au HURRICANE FOOTWEAR Spartan Race includes sections of technical trail running, natural and man-made obstacles and multiple mud and water crossings. For your safety and to enjoy tackling the course you must invest in suitable footwear. Key elements include grip, drainage and durability. You will be climbing ropes and cargo nets, so a shoe with rope-guard features would be advisable. HURRICANE NUTRITION It is recommended you bring with you gels and protein bars and other food to sustain you, the average time to complete the Hurricane Heat is 3 hours so be prepared. All rubbish must be kept on you in a pocket or in your pack not left on course. visit the SPARTAN website spartanrace.com.au SPARTAN RACE GUIDE 02 RACE DAY PARKING: As you make your way to 245 Picton Road, Razerback, NSW, 2571, you will come to the venue where our friendly parking staff will guide you to your parking spot. Just a reminder, parking will cost $10. CASH ONLY! PAYMENTS: For most purchases we will only accept cash as there is no signal so no EFTPOS. Please bring sufficient cash for food, merchandise etc. SPECTATORS: Spectators coming to support Hurricane racers will be able to get in to the festival area free. This is because of the limited facilities/hours that will be operating on the Sunday. HURRICANE REGISTRATION: The Hurricane Heat is already full, and it will run as one wave, starting at 7am and finishing at approx. 10pm. When arriving on-site head to the registration tent where you will find a Bib Wall showing your bib number. Find your number and head to the allocated registration line with your printed waiver signed and ID so you can pick up your racer pack. SPARTAN JUNIORS/KIDS RACE You will receive an email about the kids race wave time, spectators and all information you will need to know for your son or daughter to run. FYI there will be 1 Kids Race on the Sunday which will run at 11am. RESULTS: The Hurricane Heat is run as a team so individual times are not applicable. Getting to the finish line as a team is the only goal. All those who finish will receive Hurricane Heat dog tags. Hours of Operation FESTIVAL: The festival area will be open 6am to 12pm. BAG CHECK: The $2 Bag Check service will be available when the festival area opens. FOOD OPERATIONS: There will be coffee, drinks and snacks available on Sunday morning. N.B. Due to the Hurricane Heat being the only event on the Sunday there will be fewer food & drink options. What To Bring YOUR SPARTAN SPIRIT! CHANGE OF CLOTHES: IDENTIFICATION: NO ID = NO RACE HYDRATION/SUN BLOCK: Congratulations for signing yourself up to have a life changing experience. Be proud you are taking this step for you and your body. Eventually your soul will be fit too! CASH: EFTPOS WILL BE AVAILABLE. Cash will be needed for parking, bag drop, and any additional purchases. You’re going to get wet, muddy so ... Be sure to bring a good change of clothes so you can stick around in the festival area! Shirts will be on-sale at the Merchandise stall. Please note the weather could be dry and hot on race day. If so be sure to bring your fluids, gels, water and whatever you choose. NUTRITION: Proper nutrition is vital so please bring nutrition with you. Calories will be your friend and will help keep you alive. visit the SPARTAN website spartanrace.com.au SPARTAN RACE GUIDE 03 Extra Services MEDICAL SERVICES SHOWERS RESTROOMS MERCHANDISE VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOOD & BEVERAGES EXPECTATIONS RACE: • DO - Read your Racer Guide. • DO - Complete all required obstacles. (Sand Bag Carry, Barbed Wire, Block Drag, Fire Jump, Toblerone’s) • DO - Follow all directions from staff and volunteer crews. • DO - Stay in the centre of the Cargo Nets. • DO - Bring suitable needs for the race i.e. Hydration & nutrition • DO - Bring your signed waiver. 30 burpees if you use one of our waivers! • DO - Bring a bag for your personal belongings. The car park can be up to a mile away. Bring cash for Bag Check. • DO - Complete all required burpees. • DO - Finish the Race! • DO - Enjoy a post-race beer • DO NOT - Swim if you can’t or feel fatigued. • DO NOT - Jump entering creeks as the depth will vary. GENERAL: • DO NOT - Leave Bags unattended. Unattended bags will be removed and disposed of. • DO NOT - Leave children unaccompanied while racing or at the Kids Race. SRA will call Family Services if there is an unattended child around for an extended period of time. • DO NOT – Bring dogs or pets into the Festival Area. Dogs are not to be left in the car park, or in vehicles. Only service animals are allowed in the Festival Area. • DO - Use trash bins, and recycle bins. • DO - Bring cash for bag check and parking. Want the whole Spartan experience? Become part of the Spartan Race crew. Not only will you get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Spartan Race the epic event it is, you’ll also meet new friends, learn new skills and earn yourself free entry into any race you volunteer for or defer to a future race credit (excluding Ultra Beast). All volunteers will get free lunch and drinks, free parking, free festival entry, and a volunteer T-shirt! SIGN UP HERE LAST WORD ON THE HURRICANE HEAT EXPERIENCE.. If this is your first Spartan Race it is important you understand how a Hurricane Heat differs from our usual event. It is a much more personal experience, with a small group of racers being put through the course by a team of trainers. You will be tested by additional challenges and obstacles along the way, and the team must work together to get to the end. What you loose in big festival experience you gain in intensity and camaraderie. This is the first Hurricane Heat ever to run in Australia, and you will be a part of it. If you would rather transfer to run a regular Sprint on the Saturday, no problem, just email us here. visit the SPARTAN website spartanrace.com.au SPARTAN RACE GUIDE 04