Windhoek Light Wild Run 2019 (Standard Bank Xtrail 3)
Sun 4 August 2018
Midgard Country Estate
Events
Lite Run/Walk – 8km - N$200
Enduro Run /Walk– 16km - N$220
RACE ENTRIES
Includes Event Tee for first 300 entries.
Online Entries Close 12.00 pm 30 July 2019
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1 Collection of race numbers.
ONLY: Thursday 1 Aug from 11h00 to 15h00 @ Otb Grove.
If you are out of town and can not collect or arrange for a friend to collect then please contact Yvonne for alternative arrangements
2 Start/Finish/Prize Giving
The race will start and finish at Midgard Country Estate
Start time 16km Enduro: 8.30 am
Start time 8km lite: 9.00 am
Cut Off time: 11.30 am
Prize giving at approximately. 12h00
3 Prizes
8km Lite – prizes for 1st ,2nd,3rd,4th Male and Female
15km Run - prizes for 1st , 2nd, 3rd Male and Female (Age Categories – Elite, 40 plus)
LUCKY DRAW PRIZES – N$9000
4 The route
8km run/walk
The 8km route starts in the game park.This section is flat. The route then heads up the koppie.
There is a uphill section that is not on any road but routes is marked with bunting and tape.
Gravel may be lose.Then its rolling hills to the finish,with lovely views of the farm.
16km Enduro
The 16km also starts in the game park. Its flat and continues further into the game park then the 8km Lite.
Then it heads up the mountain, to the tip most top. The first section of the climb is "new path".
So off road/no road. It will be marked with bunting and tape. Then the climb continues on jeep track.
It’s a big climb, ending at a small plateau appropriately named God's Window.
If you are not chasing a podium position take some deep breaths admire the view and enjoy the OCNAM water table.
There is the added advantage that the rest of the route is mainly flat or downhill.
Another thing - if you have gators (the things that cover the top of your shoes and socks to prevent stick grass getting
inside your shoes), they are recommended.
RACE NUMBER TO BE PLACED ON FRONT OF SHIRT
HYDRATION/WATER TABLES
ENDURO/LITE
In trail runs/walks the participants are responsible for their own hydration. This means you need to bring your own liquid along.
We are aware that many people in Namibia may be new to trail running. Consequently there will be emergency water tables.
There will be x 2 water tables on the 15km Enduro event and x 1 water table on the LITE.
These water tables are approximately every 5km so bring your own additional water.
5 Enjoying your day/weekend at Midgard
Besides the Xtrail and MTB event people can enjoy the other activities the Midgard Resort offers - volleyball,
kegelbahn (Skittle Alley), mountain climbing routes (bring your own equipment)
and nice walks up the mountains behind the lodge.
Midgard will serve drinks and food on Sunday.
6 Safety
Participants need to assess for themselves (and /or minors) whether they are fit enough to take part.
All participants take part in the event at their own risk and indemnify the organisers, sponsors, host and other authorities
of any loss or injury, however that loss or injury may be caused which might occur in preparation for, during or subsequent
to the event and in any circumstances in which the organisers, sponsors and local and other authorities might attract a
legal liability in respect of such injury or loss.
This is an off road event and participants must be aware that there are certain risks inherent in an off road events.
Some of the risks are mentioned below. This is not a definitive list of all risk.
The route is a combination of jeep track, cattle path and no paths.There is loose gravel and stones and the surface is uneven.
Please cycle, walk or run with care to prevent injuries.
For off road running it is recommended that you make use of trail running shoes, which provide greater support and traction.
Should you be injured please request your fellow runners/walkers to notify the next marshal on route so that arrangements
can be made to get assistance to you.
Other dangers in a trail route include wild animals and snakes.
There is basic medical bag for minor injuries available at the administration tent but there is no medical vehicle on stand-bye
and should hospital assistance be required this would need to be arranged.
7 General Rules
Competitors shall:
Practice good sportsmanship at all times,
Be responsible for their own safety,
Obey instructions from race officials,
Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators with respect and courtesy,
If they violate a rule knowingly report the violation to timekeepers or Yvonne Brinkmann.
Inform timekeepers if they withdraw from a race.
Ensure that they are familiar with the race course; the participant is responsible for any deviations from route which if deemed
an unfair advantage may result in disqualification.
Competitors shall ensure that race numbers are clearly displayed on the front of their shirts at all times.Further instructions
about race numbers and finishing protocol will be announced at the start of the race. Please pay attention to these instructions,
as they are important for accurate time keeping.
A competitor who has a protest must do so in writing within 15 minutes of his/her finish time.Written protests are to be handed
in at timekeeper table or to Yvonne Brinkmann.
Competitor can be suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct and fraud.The event organiser’s decision is final and will be made
in consultation with relevant people.
No items deemed to be a hazard to self or others can be worn e.g. no headsets or headphones.
ENJOY YOUR TRAIL RUNNING
