2019 Race Guide - Trail Fix

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2019 Race Guide - Trail Fix
2019 Race Guide
Section 1    General Overview
Section 2    Race Day Itinerary
Section 3    Race Rules
Section 4    Cut-Off Times / SimulFixing
Section 5    The Stages
Section 6    Transition Area Driving Guide
Section 7    Team Tracking Tool
Section 8    FAQs
Section 9    Volunteers & Volunteer Credits
Section 10   Accommodations
Section 11   Refund Policy
Section 12   Race Waiver & Emergency Notification
2019 Race Guide - Trail Fix
Welcome to Trail Fix! We are thrilled to have you join us for this 110km point-to-point relay trail journey. This guide
will provide you with all the information that you’ll need to prepare for Race Day. Each section includes important
details that you’ll want all of your team members to be aware of, so please make certain that it is circulated among
the team for review. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@stormevents.ca

    SECTION 1. GENERAL OVERVIEW

   Trail Fix is a 110km point-to-point trail relay for teams of four.                                 SPORTident card

   The course is made up of 10 stages broken into 16 race legs.

   Stages 1 and 10 are completed four times each (8 legs). Stages 2 through 9 are
    completed once (8 legs).

   Teams are entirely free to divvy the legs up as they like.

   For a team splitting the legs into 4 per team member, the typical distance range
                                                                                                “punching” at the SPORTident
    would be between 22 to 32 kilometres per runner.
                                                                                                        control box
   There are 6 Transition Areas (TAs) on the course where runners alternate
    between race legs.

   Teams must have one (1) designated team vehicle to caravan themselves
    between the TAs. At Check-In, teams are issued a parking pass for their team
    vehicle, as well as a driving guide to the TA locations.

   Cut-off times will be implemented at various points on the course. Teams that
    are not going to make a cut-off time will be permitted to “SimulFix,” where the
    outgoing runner may be sent out onto the next leg before the incoming runner
    arrives. This will allow teams to complete two legs simultaneously. Further
    details are provided in Section 4.

   Each team will be issued a SPORTident timing card which they will use to
    punch ‘in’ and ‘out’ at the Transition Areas. A SPORTident control box will                       course markings:
    digitally record in/out times onto your card, and the data will later be
    downloaded and entered into the overall results at the Finish Line.

   A second SPORTident card will be issued at designated TAs prior to the
    cut-off times. This card is given to the outgoing runner, so that they may
    start a new leg before the incoming teammate arrives. Teams will then be                                      Stage
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    able to complete two legs at a time (or “SimulFix”) from that point forward.

   The finish line site at Albion Hills Conservation Area is where Stages 8, 9 and 10                               Event in Progress

    converge, and will feature a post-race BBQ & beer garden. Teams are welcome
                                                                                                                     Please do not Remove

    to set up transition spaces around the finish area for the afternoon/evening.

   Albion Hills also features over 200 serviced and serviced campsites
    throughout the park. Campsite booking details are provided in Section 10.
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SECTION 2. RACE DAY ITINERARY

    6:00am     Check-In opens at Albion Hills Conservation Area                   Post-Race
    7:30am     Check-In closes                                                       a BBQ meal will be provided for all racers
    8:15am     All teams should be at Terra Cotta Conservation Area                  a beer garden will be hosted at the finish
    8:30am     Pre-race briefing at Terra Cotta
                                                                                     note that the awards ceremony start time is approximate
    9:00am     Race start at Terra Cotta
    7:30pm     Awards ceremonies at Albion Hills                                     please be aware that prizing will only be issued to those who
                                                                                      attend the awards - it will not be shipped post-race

Awards Ceremonies/Race Categories
Prizing will be presented at the Awards Ceremonies to top finishers in each category, and medals to the top three. All
team members must be 40 years or older to qualify for Masters Divisions. Coed teams must have at least one member
of the opposite sex.

             ALL-MALE                  COED                       ALL-FEMALE
             Open                      Open                       Open
             Masters                   Masters                    Masters

SECTION 2.1 PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS                                     (see following page for maps and directions)

     Check-In will be at the main chalet of the Albion Hills Conservation Area (16500 Peel Regional Road 50)

     Please note that teams may only check in if all team members are present.
      There will be no exceptions to this rule.

     At Check-In, you will receive:
               - Race bibs, souvenirs, meal tickets, wristbands per racer
               - Your team’s SPORTident timing card
               - A Transition Area driving guide and team vehicle parking pass
               - Waivers, to be signed by each competitor
                  (available at the end of this document)

     Once your team has checked in, proceed directly in your team vehicle to
      Terra Cotta Conservation Area.

     Teams will be permitted to use only one vehicle to move between transition
      areas. Any other vehicles must be left at Albion Hills.

     Race Staff will provide parking direction upon your arrival at Terra Cotta.

     Instructions on the race start and transition area procedures will be given at the pre-race
      briefing at 8:30am. At least one member from each team must be in attendance at the
      briefing.
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SECTION 2.2 HOW TO GET THERE                                ALLOW YOURSELF AT LEAST 30-40 MINUTES TO GET TO THE START SITE FROM CHECK-IN!

Moving from Check-In at Albion Hills Conservation Area to the Race Start at Terra Cotta Conservation Area:

    -   Proceed to the park main entrance/exit and turn right onto Highway 50
    -   6km > turn right onto Emil Kolb Parkway
    -   3.2km > turn right at the roundabout onto King Street (County Rd 9)
    -   23km > turn right onto Winston Churchill Blvd.
    -   1.75km > turn left into the Terra Cotta Conservation Area
    -   Proceed to Lot “P3”

                                              16500 Peel Regional Road 50 to 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd
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SECTION 3. RACE RULES - GENERAL
Note that violations of race rules may result in a team’s disqualification. Race Officials (including volunteers) have the
authority to disqualify teams for any such rule violations, as well as for abusive behavior or refusal to follow instruction.

   All team members must be present at Check-In prior to Race Start. The team that arrives at Check-In is the team
    that will be permitted on the racecourse – no exceptions. Runners will be issued wristbands at Check-In that will
    be used to validate official team members in Transition Areas and on the course.

   The maximum number of racers on a team is four (4) runners. Teams are permitted to compete with only 2 or 3
    runners if they choose.

   Teams are free to divvy up the stages among their runners any way that they wish - there are no restrictions on
    how many legs any team member completes. So long as a team has separate completion times logged on their
    timing cards for all 16 race legs, their results will be considered official. If any race leg is not completed, the team
    will be considered “not officially ranked” in the finish results.

   Stage 1 and Stage 10 must be completed four times each. A typical scenario would have each team member
    running each of these stages once, but it is not mandatory.

   Race legs may not be split up between team members. Runners may only tag off between teammates at
    designated Transition Areas – they may not do so at any other point on the course.

   Only outgoing runners waiting to tag off with their incoming teammates will be permitted inside the Transition
    Area chutes.

   Runners are responsible for ensuring that they punch ‘in’ and ‘out’ at the timing stations at each Transition Area.
    Failure to have an in or out time recorded may result in a team not being credited for completing the leg.

   Pacers are not permitted. Only one team member may complete a race leg at a time.

SECTION 3.1 RACE RULES - TEAMS
   Members of a team may be changed, but only if notification is given prior to Race Day.

   All racers must check-in prior to the start of the race, and must sign a race waiver. Any participants under the
    age of 18 must have a parent or guardian co- sign these waivers.

   Racers under 16 years of age must be on a team that includes at least one adult.

SECTION 3.2 RACE RULES - EQUIPMENT
   Teams are permitted only one (1) designated team vehicle – no other vehicles will be permitted into Transition
    Areas. Teams will be issued a parking pass which must be made visible upon entry to the TA parking areas.

   All racers must have their race bib visible and their wristband on their wrist at all times during the race.

   Replacement costs for lost SPORTident timing cards will be charged to the team at a fee of $50
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SECTION 3.4 RACE RULES - OTHER
   Runners must follow the direction given at road crossings by Police Officers or Course Marshals. The
    determination of when it is safe to cross is at their discretion, and may not be challenged.

   Littering on the course or at any of the Transition Areas is strictly prohibited.

   Use of personal music devices is permitted, but discouraged. If you use one, please keep one ear free from
    headphones, and keep your music at a low level.

   As much as we love dogs, they are not permitted either on the course or in the Transition Areas. We’ll be keeping
    our dogs at home for this reason, so we need to kindly ask that you to do the same.

   Consumption of alcohol is not allowed anywhere on the course other than in the permitted areas at the finish
    zone inside Albion Hills Conservation Area.

SECTION 4. CUT-OFF TIMES AND SIMULFIXING
A process we refer to as “SimulFixing” will be put in place to ensure that all teams can
finish the course in full. There will be two cut-off times imposed on the racecourse, but
not making those cut-offs will not impact a team’s ranking, or result in disqualification.
Teams that do not make a cut-off will instead be allowed to run stages simultaneously;
sending their outgoing runner out onto the next leg before the incoming runner arrives.

Teams that SimulFix will be issued a second SPORTident timing card so
that there can be two runners completing different legs at once. Secondary
timing cards will be issued thirty minutes prior to the two cut-off times.
It is highly recommended that teams take their secondary timing card if they
are in a transition area during this half-hour timeframe, even if they feel that
their incoming runner will arrive before the cut-off. Doing so will at least give
them the option to SimulFix on later stages if need be.

The cut-offs will be as follows - teams will not be permitted to begin the next
stage after these two times:

1:00pm - cut-off at the end of Stage 3 (Terra Cotta Transition Area)
5:00pm - cut-off at the end of Stage 6 (Inglewood Transition Area)

Note that runners that begin a SimulFix leg (ie. before their incoming runner arrives)
must punch ‘out’ at the SPORTident control box at the Transition Area of the leg they are
starting. Failure to do so will result in your team not being credited for the leg. Be sure
to check with Race Staff at the TA before leaving.

By SimulFixing, teams may need to prepare to have runners at more than one Transition Area. Drive times between
TAs are fairly short, but teams will want to pay close attention to the time estimates provided in the Section 7
tracking tool so that they can manage their runner logistics accordingly. Keep in mind though that by SimulFixing, it
will be your cumulative leg times that will be recorded rather than your elapsed time, so you don’t need to worry as
much about meeting your incoming runner as soon as they arrive.

Teams are free to SimulFix at any time following the first cut-off. Completion times from both primary and
secondary timing cards will be merged at the Finish Area.
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SECTION 5. THE STAGES
Stage 1 - Terra Cotta Loop (x4)              Stage 6 - Forks of the Credit to Inglewood
Stage 2 - Terra Cotta to Silver Creek        Stage 7 - Inglewood to Caledon East
Stage 3 - Silver Creek to Terra Cotta        Stage 8 - Caledon East to Albion Hills
Stage 4 - Terra Cotta to Inglewood           Stage 9 - Albion Hills One
Stage 5 - Inglewood to Forks of the Credit   Stage 10 - Albion Hills Two (x4)
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STAGE 1
                                                             Name: Déjà vu
                                                             Route: Terra Cotta Loop
                                                             Distance: 2.4km
                                                             Elevation: +26m / -26m
                                                             Trail Types: Moderate, Easy
                                                             Difficulty Rank: 10th of 10

                                                             Starting at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area, Trail Fix
                                                             begins with a fast and furious starting loop around Wolf
                                                             Lake. This 2.4km stage is completed four times - typically,
                                                             once per team member. This beautiful rolling loop winds
                                                             through open doubletrack - perfect for getting the legs
                                                             jump-started for the day ahead!

STAGE 2
Name: Rock This Way
Route: Terra Cotta to Silver Creek
Distance: 8.7km
Elevation: +184m / -151m
Trail Types: Moderate, Easy, Technical, Very Technical
Difficulty Rank: 4th of 10

Stage 2 follows the Stage 1 route through Terra Cotta,
then breaks off to head south and onward to the
ruggedly beautiful Silver Creek Conservation Area.
Runners will follow a rolling ridge overlooking a gorgeous
escarpment valley, then dance along rocky rooty trails
leading you over creeks and streams and through to the
transition area. Keep your head up on this leg!
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STAGE 3
                                                             Name: Moonraker
                                                             Route: Silver Creek to Terra Cotta
                                                             Distance: 12.7km
                                                             Elevation: +238m / -275m
                                                             Trail Types: Moderate, Easy, Technical, Very Technical
                                                             Difficulty Rank: 2nd of 10

                                                             Stage 3 gets its name from the moon-like terrain that you'll
                                                             encounter in some sections, as we're now into Escarpment
                                                             Country at its finest! This stage offers the complete
                                                             package of trail elements - you'll pass through rugged
                                                             rocky stretches, big valley descents, bridge crossings over
                                                             moving streams, stair-climbing and even some boulder-
                                                             hopping! Send your best trail dancer on this one!

STAGE 4
Name: Blissful Duplicity
Route: Terra Cotta to Inglewood
Distance: 12.8km
Elevation: +53m / -111m
Trail Types: Moderate, Easy
Difficulty Rank: 6th of 10

Back at the starting area, Stage 4 runners will officially
begin their north-eastward attack. They'll first face a
rolling and very scenic trail section leading out of Terra
Cotta Conservation Area, before hopping a trail stile to
the western edge of the Caledon Trailway. From here it's
rail-trail running bliss through rural countryside as you
make your way to the transition area in the historic
Village of Inglewood.
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STAGE 5
                                                            Name: Stick a Fork in Me, I'm Done
                                                            Route: Inglewood to Forks of the Credit
                                                            Distance: 11.8km
                                                            Elevation: +355m / -228m
                                                            Trail Types: Moderate, Easy, Technical
                                                            Difficulty Rank: 3rd of 10

                                                            Things are looking up! Literally. The route to the Forks of
                                                            the Credit Prov. Park takes you through some spectacularly
                                                            scenic stretches of trail, paired with some noticeable gains
                                                            in elevation. This stage also features the only significant
                                                            road section, generously positioned mid-way through.
                                                            You'll both climb and descend as you make your way north
                                                            towards the heart of the Credit River watershed, and to the
                                                            beautiful open meadows of the Forks.

STAGE 6
Name: Devil Takes the Credit
Route: Forks of the Credit to Inglewood
Distance: 13km
Elevation: +260m / -407m
Trail Types: Moderate, Easy, Technical, Very Technical
Difficulty Rank: 1st of 10

Our Race Director's pick! While it may be the longest,
this stage combines gorgeous trail running with some
very cool features. The most noteworthy being the
infamous Devil's Pulpit - a legendary ascent of the
Niagara Escarpment that first feels like passing through
a lush BC rain forest, then smacks you with a final sting
up a 35-foot cliff face. From there it's smooth sailing
back down to Inglewood, and to the final third of the
course.
STAGE 7
                                                             Name: Pain Train
                                                             Route: Inglewood to Caledon East
                                                             Distance: 11.2km
                                                             Elevation: +37m / -14m
                                                             Trail Types: Easy
                                                             Difficulty Rank: 9th of 10

                                                             Stage 7 is the one where road runners shine the most! No
                                                             dawdling for the team vehicle here, as this flat and fast
                                                             section is 100% rail trail from Inglewood through to
                                                             Caledon East. This beautifully canopied leg passes
                                                             alongside rural farmsteads and over Credit River
                                                             tributaries, inching you ever-closer to the final stages at
                                                             Albion Hills.

STAGE 8
Name: Run for the Hills
Route: Caledon East to Albion Hills
Distance: 9km
Elevation: +85m / -107m
Trail Types: Moderate, Easy
Difficulty Rank: 8th of 10

Stage 8 leads you from the charming village of Caledon
East to the southern boundary of Albion Hills
Conservation Area. Rail trail will bring you most of the
way to the transition, but the final stretch of the leg is
where its name takes shape, as you begin climbing your
way into the hills of Albion along forested doubletrack.
Once you arrive, your team is here to stay, as you're now
at the final transition of the course.
STAGE 9
                                                               Name: Unidentified Stains
                                                               Route: Albion Hills Loop 1
                                                               Distance: 6.9km
                                                               Elevation: +192m / -192m
                                                               Trail Types: Moderate, Easy
                                                               Difficulty Rank: 5th of 10

                                                               Stage 9 captures some of the best of the rolling forested
                                                               terrain that Albion Hills is so well-known for. This loop is all
                                                               about open fields mixed with lush forest cover, and hard-
                                                               packed singletrack mixed with gentle soft-trail doubletrack.
                                                               You'll circle the northern half of the park and return to the
                                                               transition/finish area, to prepare for your team's assault on
                                                               the grande finale stage.

STAGE 10
Name: Flush Me
Route: Albion Hills Loop 2
Distance: 4.3km
Elevation: +130m / -130m
Trail Types: Moderate, Easy
Difficulty Rank: 7th of 10

This is it! The Trail Fix race experience concludes with a
short final loop within Albion Hills that is completed four
times - typically, once per team member. We don't let
you off easy though - this stage begins with an ascent of
the Green Monster, followed by an equally big climb on
the other side. Runners then circle around old Lake
Albion, follow rolling trail back to the transition, and re-
unite as a team - spiking the finish of your incredible
110km journey!
SECTION 6. TRANSITION AREA DRIVING GUIDE

  Terra Cotta Conservation Area (end of Stage 1) to
  Scotsdale Farm (end of Stage 2)

14452 Winston Churchill Blvd to 13807 Trafalgar Road N

- Proceed to the park main entrance/exit and turn right onto
  Winston Churchill Blvd
- 1.7km > turn right onto King St
- 500m > turn right onto 27 Side Road
- 1.7km > turn right onto Tenth Line
Be aware that you will encounter runners on Tenth Line - please drive
slowly as you pass.

- 3.4km > turn left onto 32 Side Road
- 4.1km > turn left onto Trafalgar Rd
- 2km > turn left into the driveway for Scotsdale Farm

  Estimated Driving time: 20 minutes

  Please note that for the 2019 event, road construction on Winston Churchill northbound will prevent you from taking the more direct
  route that Google Maps or other wayfinding apps may suggest.

  Scotsdale Farm (end of Stage 2) to
  Terra Cotta Conservation Area (end of Stage 3)

13807 Trafalgar Road N to 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd

- Follow the instructions above in reverse. Once inside Terra Cotta Conservation Area, proceed to parking lot “P3”

  Terra Cotta Conservation Area (end of Stage 3) to
  Village of Inglewood (end of Stage 4)

  14452 Winston Churchill Blvd to 15551 McLaughlin Rd

- Proceed to the park main entrance/exit and turn right onto
  Winston Churchill Blvd
- 1.7km > turn left onto King St
- 6.7km > turn left onto McLaughlin Rd
- 4.7km > turn right into the driveway for the Lloyd Wilson Arena

  Estimated Driving time: 15 minutes

  The Inglewood transition area is located 200m north of the Arena on
  McLaughlin Rd, at the Trailway crossing. Parking is only available at the
  Arena – please do not park elsewhere in the Village.
Village of Inglewood (end of Stage 4) to
    Forks of the Credit Provincial Park (end of Stage 5)

    15551 McLaughlin Rd to 17760 McLaren Rd

-   Turn right out of Arena driveway onto McLaughlin Rd
-   4.5km > turn left onto Forks of the Credit Rd
-   1.5km > turn right onto McLaren Rd
-   2.5km > turn left into the driveway for Forks of the Credit

    Estimated Driving time: 12 minutes

    Note that you will encounter runners on McLaren Rd – please
    drive slowly as you pass.

    Forks of the Credit Provincial Park (end of Stage 5) to
    Village of Inglewood (end of Stage 6)

    17760 McLaren Rd to 15551 McLaughlin Rd

- Follow the instructions above in reverse. Please do no park anywhere other than at the Lloyd Wilson Arena.

    Village of Inglewood (end of Stage 6) to
    Village of Caledon East (end of Stage 7)

    15551 McLaughlin Rd to 6311 Old Church Rd

-   Turn left out of the Arena driveway onto McLaughlin Rd
-   500m > turn left onto Olde Base Line Rd
-   9.5km > turn left onto Airport Rd
-   1.8km > turn right onto Old Church Rd
-   1km > turn right into the driveway for Caledon Town Hall

    Estimated Driving time: 15 minutes

    The Caledon East transition Area will be at the southwest edge of
    the Town Hall parking lot

    Village of Caledon East (end of Stage 7) to
    Albion Hills Conservation Area (end of Stages 8-10)

    6311 Old Church Rd to 16500 Peel Regional Road 50

-   Turn right out the Town Hall driveway onto Old Church Rd
-   7.2km > turn left onto Regional Road 50
-   1.6km > turn left into the driveway to Albion Hills
-   Proceed to the main chalet parking lot

    Estimated Driving time: 12 minutes
SECTION 7. TEAM TRACKING TOOL

                             Leg                Start      Finish                                                                  Fast           Slow
   Stage                                                                Going From             Going To           Distance
                      (Enter Runner Name)       Time       Time                                                                  Estimate       Estimate
      1         1)                              9:00
 (first loop)
      1         2)
(second loop)
                                                                       Terra Cotta          Terra Cotta            2.4km             :35              1:05
      1         3)
                                                                                                                                   (total)*       (total)*
 (third loop)
      1         4)
(fourth loop)

      2         5)                                                     Terra Cotta          Silver Creek           8.7km             :45              1:25

      3         6)                                                     Silver Creek         Terra Cotta           12.7km            1:05              2:15

      4         7)                                                     Terra Cotta          Inglewood             12.8km             :50              1:30

      5         8)                                                     Inglewood            Forks PP              11.8km            1:00              2:00

      6         9)                                                     Forks PP             Inglewood               13km            1:05              2:15

      7         10)                                                    Inglewood            Caledon East          11.2km             :45              1:20

      8         11)                                                    Caledon East         Albion Hills             9km             :35              1:05

      9         12)                                                    Albion Hills         Albion Hills           6.9km             :30              1:00
     10         13)
 (first loop)
     10         14)
(second loop)
                                                                       Albion Hills         Albion Hills           4.3km            1:15          2:35**
     10         15)
                                                                                                                                   (total)*       (total)*
 (third loop)
     10         16)
(fourth loop)

                                                              * refers to the total time between all four loops
                                                              ** note that the total time on this stage will be less for teams that are SimulFixing

      Things to Bring:

      Headlamps - most teams should be finished before dark, but best to have some on-hand just in case!

      Rain Gear - pop-up tents, umbrellas, rain jackets. If you’ve got it, bring it! Transitions Areas will not have
      shelter, so you will want to be prepared in the event of poor weather.

      Food/water - bring lots! Even split up among four team members, 110km is a lot of running!

      Cups/water bottles - this is a cupless event, so please come prepared.

      Camp chairs - for Transition Area and post-race hanging out.

      First Aid Kit - we will have medics on-course, but just so that you can address blisters, cuts or scrapes as needed.
SECTION 8. FAQS
Does each team member have to run four legs?
No. So long as the 16 legs are completed, you are free to divvy up them among teammates any way you like.

Does each team member have to run Stages 1 and 10?
No. As long as there are four completions of both Stages 1 and 10, we leave it up to you as to who does them. These
are short stages, so it does make sense that both would be run by each team member, but it is not mandatory.

Does my team have to be made up of four runners?
No. Four is the maximum, but we will allow teams to compete with three or two runners if they wish. Solo
racing is not permitted.

Do all team members have to be present at Check-In?
Yes, each team member must be at Check-in prior to Race Start. Those racers who are at Check-In are those who will
be permitted on the racecourse - no exceptions. Wristbands will be issued at Check-In to validate runners on the
racecourse.

Can spectator vehicles go to the Transition Areas?
Unfortunately no. Only one vehicle per team will be permitted into the Transition Areas. Teams will be issued a
parking permit which will be checked at TAs. This rule will be strictly enforced.

What is the total distance I will be running?
That depends entirely on how your team decides to break up the legs. If a team were to split the 16 legs into
4 legs each for all four team members, the typical range would be between 22-32km per person. However,
teams are entirely free to divvy the legs among teammates however they see fit.

Are pacers allowed?
Pacers are not permitted, and race legs may not be split up between team members.
Only one runner may complete a race leg at a time.

Will I be running in the dark?
With the SimulFix option available, most teams should be finished before dark, but
it is conceivable that the final legs in Albion Hills could be completed after sunset
for some teams (darkness falls at around 8:00pm in early September). Best
practice is to have a few headlamps ready just in case.

Will there be aid stations?
We will not be offering the typical aid stations of a solo trail race, given that teams
will have regular access to their team vehicles. However, we will have water and
snacks available at select TAs. Local amenities are available in the communities
of Terra Cotta, Cheltenham, Belfountain and Caledon East - each of which will be
within minutes of your travels between Transition Areas.

Will there be washrooms on the course?
Yes - each Transition Area will have washrooms available.

Will there be shelter at Transition Areas?
No - each of the TAs will be at outdoor facilities. Your vehicle will be your primary shelter in the event of poor weather,
but we highly recommend also having rain gear available such as umbrellas, pop-up tents or rain jackets.

Will there be food at the Finish Line?
Hell yes! A post-race BBQ and beer garden will await you at the finish zone inside Albion Hills Conservation Area.
SECTION 9. VOLUNTEERS
Have some friends or family coming along to watch you in action? Volunteers are the
backbone of events like these, and we graciously welcome anyone who wants to join
the Race Staff team! Volunteers are treated with the highest regard at Storm Racing,
and we make every effort to ensure that the experience is both rewarding and
enjoyable.

All volunteers are offered a $25 credit* towards future entry fees at any of our events,
as well as an official race shirt; bagged lunch or ticket to the post-race meal; the
support of a dedicated Course Manager on Race Day; not to mention the undying
thanks of the organizers! And as an added bonus for registered teams, this credit is
offered in the form of a rebate for any referral of a volunteer over the age of 13 and
willing to commit to a minimum 5-hour shift.

* To a maximum of $50. Please note that this offer cannot be redeemed through the online registration system.

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, please contact us at info@stormevents.ca and we'll be
certain to respond right away!

SECTION 10. ACCOMMODATIONS
Host to North America's largest 24-hour mountain bike relay, Albion Hills Conservation Area is the perfect venue for a
finish area gathering spot, with ample open grassy space for setting up comfy hang-outs to chill with your teammates
and fellow runners.

Albion Hills also just happens to be a fantastic place to camp, with over 200 serviced or unserviced tent and trailer
sites throughout the park. Wake up and walk to Check-In, or slip your tired bones directly into your sleeping bag at the
end of the day, by reserving a campsite for either Friday or Saturday night. Booking details are available here.

SECTION 11. REFUND POLICY
         Entry into Trail Fix is to be viewed as an all-in commitment made at the point of registration – please note
          that entry fees may only be refunded to a maximum of 50% of the total amount paid if the request is made
          anytime before the six weeks leading up to the event date, and that no refunds will be offered under any
          circumstances within those six weeks prior to the event.

         Requests to transfer entry fees to other events within the Storm Racing series will be evaluated on a case-
          by-case basis, but will not be considered when the request is made within three weeks of the event date.

         As per the race rules, teams are permitted to compete with less than 4 team members. Team categories
          and/or members of a team can also be changed, but notification must be given prior to Race Day.

         In the event that a race is cancelled or postponed due to factors beyond our control, (including, but not
          limited to, severe weather, war, flood, pandemic, or any factor that may make the operation of the event
          dangerous to participants, staff and volunteers), Storm Racing will make every effort to reschedule the
          race to a later date of its choosing. However, no refunds will be issued if a re-scheduled date is not
          possible. If a new date is offered, no refund will be granted to registrants who are unable to participate in
          the rescheduled event.
Race Waiver

I, _____________________________________ am a registered participant                                                   Racer Name
in the “Trail Fix” relay on September 7, 2019.

IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I WILL BE TRAVELLING OVER PRIVATE AND PUBLIC
LANDS AND PROPERTIES (THE TOWN OF CALEDON, THE REGION OF PEEL, THE TOWN OF HALTON HILLS, ALBION
HILLS CONSERVATION AREA, TERRA COTTA CONSERVATION AREA, SILVER CREEK CONSERVATION AREA,
SCOTSDALE FARM, FORKS OF THE CREDIT PROVINCIAL PARK), COLLECTIVELY, THE “RACE COURSE
PROPERTIES.”

I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE AND RELEASE all rights and claims for damages which I may have against the owners of any “Race Course
Properties,” for any and all injuries, losses, and damages, which I may suffer while taking part in “Trail Fix,” or traveling on or
over the “Race Course Properties.”

IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND
HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAIL RUNNING AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS,
DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
RESULTING THEREFROM.

I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against STORM RACING and their directors,
officers, employees, guides, agents, independent contractors, sponsors, representatives, successors and assigns (all of whom
are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "RELEASEES") and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for
any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my
participation in “Trail Fix,” DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR
BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND INCLUDING THE
FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND
HAZARDS OF TRAIL RUNNING REFERRED TO ABOVE;

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal
injury to any third party resulting from my participation in the “Trail Fix” relay.

3. That this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and
representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;

4. This Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction; and,

5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario and shall be within
the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario.

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                                                                                      Signature on reverse
IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY AND/OR STILL IMAGES MAY
BE TAKEN OF ME WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT

I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO GIVE MY CONSENT to have photos and images in which I am represented used in future promotional pieces.

Initials _______________________                                                              Initials

I ACKNOWLEDGE, AGREE AND REPRESENT THAT I UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE EVENT AND RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT INCLUDING THE RISK OF INJURY,
WHETHER SERIOUS OR NOT AND POSSIBLY DEATH AND WARRANT THAT THE I AM IN GOOD HEALTH AND PROPER
PHYSICAL FITNESS TO ENABLE PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING ANY ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT AND
AT ANYTIME I BELIEVE THAT ANY CONDITIONS OR EQUIPMENT USED DURING THE EVENT IS UNSAFE, OR THAT I
AM INCAPABLE OF CONTINUING, I WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT OR
ACTIVITY, OR IF REQUESTED BY ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RELEASEES OR BY ANY MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO
DISCONTINUE PARTICIPATION

Initials _______________________                                                              Initials

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT, AND I AM AWARE
THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN,
EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

Signature ______________________________________________________                              Signature

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian _________________________________
(if under 18 years of age)

Signed this _______ day of _________________, 2019                                            Date

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Emergency Notification Form
Trail Fix - September 7, 2019

Racer Name     _____________________________________

Address   ____________________________________________________

City      ____________________________

Cell phone #   ____________________________

Person to be notified in the event of an emergency ______________________________________

Phone # ____________________________

Relationship to you ______________________________________________
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