Carolinas Spartan Beast Carolina Adventure World 1515 Arrowhead Road Winnsboro, SC 29180 - November 9th
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Carolinas Spartan Beast
November 9th
Carolina Adventure World
1515 Arrowhead Road
Winnsboro, SC 2918010 Easy Steps For A Great Reebok Spartan Race
Experience!
1. Once you arrive at the race venue, proceed to the “WAIVERS/
BIB NUMBERS” tent located near the entrance to the Festival
Area.
2. Fill out and sign your Participant Waiver
3. Find your BIB number located on the BIB Number wall. Write
it on your waiver. Write it on your arm.
4. Proceed to “REGISTRATION” tent with your Waiver and Photo
Identification in hand. Choose the lane with the number
sequence that matches your BIB number.
5. Pick up your race packet from one of our awesome
volunteers.
6. Loop the yellow wristband through the timing chip and
attach it to your wrist.
7. Attach your BIB number to your shirt with safety pins.
8. If you choose, drop your stuff at “BAG CHECK ” tent for safe-
keeping. Bag Check is $5 per bag.
9. Head into the Festival Area, look for the “START” signs
located within the Festival.
10. Prepare For Glory!REEBOK SPARTAN RACE ATHLETE GUIDE CONTENTS Section Contents 1 Event Schedule 2 Pre-Race Details 3 Race Day Registration Flow 4 Start Times 5 Course Description 6 Event Timing 7 iTab Finisher Medals 8 Finisher Shirts 9 Awards 10 Free Race Photos 11 Kid’s Races 12 Festival Challenges 13 Directions 14 Parking 15 Spectators 16 Charity Partners 17 Equipment & Clothing 18 Food & Beverage 19 Responsible Drinking 20 Spartan Future Race Tent 21 Facilities 22 Spartan Information 23 Inclement Weather 24 Contact Spartan HQ
EVENT SCHEDULE – SATURDAY, November 9th
Time Event Location
Festival/Registration/Bag
6:30am Festival Area
Check Opens
8:00am Men’s Elite Heat Start Start Area
8:15am Women’s Elite Heat Start Start Area
8:30 & 8:45am “Confirmed” Heats Start Start Area
“Open” Heats Start Every
9:00am Start Area
15 Minutes
10:05am Traverse Wall Challenge Festival Area
11:05am ANG Pull Up Challenge Festival Area
11:50am Awards Festival Area
Jr. Spartan Adventure
12:05pm Kids Start Area
Varsity Spartan-1 mile
Jr. Spartan Adventure
12:35pm Kids Start Area
Varsity Spartan-1 mile
Jr. Spartan Adventure
12:50pm Kids Start Area
Junior Spartan-1/2 mile
Registration Closes/Last
1:00pm Start/Festival Area
Heat
Festival Challenge (Slosh
1:05pm Festival Area
Pipe Challenge)
Festival Challenge (Tire
2:05pm Festival Area
Flip Challenge)
5:00pm Headlamp Cutoff Traverse Wall
Total Course
9:00pm Course/Festival
Cutoff/Festival ClosedPRE-RACE DETAILS – PLEASE READ!
Follow these Pre-Race Instructions to ensure a speedy registration on race day!
1. Visit the Carolinas Spartan Beast event page on our website.
2. Scroll down to Important Race Documents.
3. ATHLETE START TIMES will be posted on Wednesday, October 30th.
4. BIB NUMBERS will be posted on Monday, November 4th.
5. Click on the Start Times Link to find your exact start time.
Your name will be in alphabetical order according to your last name.
There you will find your heat start time. Write it down.
Your BIB Number will be used to find your race packet when you arrive on Race Day.
6. Print the Reebok Spartan Race Waiver located under Important Documents.
7. Fill out the waiver completely and bring it with you along with one valid form of ID.
8. EVERY RACER MUST SIGN A WAIVER & SHOW A VALID FORM OF ID!
DO NOT FORGET YOUR PHOTO ID!!!RACE DAY REGISTRATION FLOW
NOTE: Day of Race Registration will be available at a fee of $200.
Saturday: Registration OPENS at 6:30am and CLOSES at 1:00pm.
NOTE: Show up at least 1 HOUR prior to your Heat Start Time.
STEP 1: With your Signed Waiver, Bib Number and PHOTO IDENTIFICATION in hand,
proceed to the REGISTRATION TENT.
** If you DO NOT have your Waiver or Bib Number, you can locate these at the
WAIVERS/ BIB NUMBERS tents.
STEP 2: Find the registration lane with the number sequence that matches your BIB number.
STEP 3: Participants will hand race waiver to one of our awesome Volunteers in the
Registration tent. Waivers and ID will be checked to verify identity before packet is
received.
STEP 4: You will receive:
Race Bib (Bibs should be pinned on your front, back, or shorts).
Spartan Headband with Bib Number- please wear headband during race so we
can recognize your bib number.
Wristband with your Start Time. All Racers MUST run during their designated
start time. This wristband will get you into the start corral and serves as your
festival access AFTER your race. Please keep it on at all times.
Loop the yellow strap through the timing chip and attach it to your wrist.
Free Drink ticket- Located on your bib (Don’t lose this as we won’t give you another
one!!!)
STEP 5: Once you have your race packet and headband, proceed into the Festival area.
STEP 6: BAG CHECK. If you’re planning to store gear at our Bag Check tent, we will tag your bag
with a wristband, which will match an identical wristband that you must wear. Once
you finish the race, you’ll need to turn in your wristband in order to collect your bag.
Bags will only be returned to individuals whose name and number match up.
Bags can be checked for $5 per bag. For each checked bag, you will receive $5 in
Spartan Bucks, which can be redeemed at the Merchandise Tent (not valid for
Food or Beverage).
Saturday: Bag Check tent will open at 6:30am and CLOSES at when the last racer picks
up their bags.START TIMES
SATURDAY– Start Schedule
8:00AM Men’s Elite Start
8:15AM Women’s Elite Start
8:30 & 8:45AM “Confirmed” Start Heats Begin.
9:00AM “OPEN/ Morning” Start Heats Begin.
If you don’t know your start time, you can locate it on our Carolinas Spartan Beast event
page or at the BIB Number tent located near the entrance to the festival area.
If you have any problems with your registration, please come to the “Race Day Registration”
tent and we’ll help resolve it.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Terrain: This Beast of a course is 100% off-road. The Carolina Adventure World is an all terrain
ATV/Motocross park with tons of trails. Be mindful of our course markings and stay on course. The
course will be marked with our white/red Spartan Race tape.
Weather: Mostly sunny. High in the upper 60s, lows could be in the 50s. There is a chance of rain
during the week so come prepared for anything.
Water Stations: As always, Spartans come prepared! All racers should be sure to bring extra water
and energy fuel if needed. There will be 5 stations on course and one station at Finish Line. You can
bring a water bottle or hydration pack with you on the race and take as much water as you'd like at
each station, but if you use our disposable cups, please take only one at each station and refill it.
Headlamp Cutoff:
Starting at 5pm, any racer arriving at the Traverse Wall Obstacle without a headlamp or a
headlamp buddy will be removed from the course for their safety. If you have not reached
this point by 5pm, you are not on pace to finish the course within our time limit.
EVENT TIMING
You will receive a Chip Timer ($40 value) and yellow wrist strap to record your time and
results.
Chip Timer must be fastened around wrist in order to record your finish time properly.
Upon completion of the race at the Finish line:
o Drop Chip Timer and wrist strap into buckets at either side of the Finish Line.
o You will then receive your Spartan Race Medal and T-Shirt.
Finisher Times will be posted at the Results Tent near the Finish Line and will be on
the Spartan Race Website as quickly as possible.iTaB FINISHER MEDALS ~ CLICK HERE
iTaB can help you to customize your Spartan Finisher Medal!
All Spartan Race Finishers have the opportunity to order a personalized iTaB for their medal.
The brushed silver look of the iTaB compliments the back of your Finisher Medal for the
seamless look of a custom medal!
For $10 iTaB allows you to engrave your medal with your finishing time, race location, team
name or any other info unique to you & your race.
SPARTAN RACE FINISHER SHIRTS
2013 Finisher Shirts can be collected near the showers. Once you’re done racing, head over
to the showers to get cleaned up. Grab your finisher shirt and wear it with pride; you’ll have
earned it! Be sure to wear your medal as proof that you’re a Spartan finisher.
AWARDS:
There will be an awards ceremony at 11:50am and other activities during the course of the
day on Saturday.
The top 3 male and 3 female racers will receive a cash prize of $500, $200, and $100
respectfully.
The top 3 male and 3 female racers will also receive a Unique Reebok Spartan Race Plaque
designed by one of our most loyal racers. Each of the top 3 male and females will also be
featured on Spartan Race's Wall of Champions page.
FREE RACE PHOTOS
Your FREE Race Photos will be available approximately one week after the event. The link to the
photos will be on our RESULTS page on our website, and will be emailed to each participant. Stay
tuned for more updates!
KID’S RACE – Jr. Spartan Adventure Schedule
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
12:05pm Jr. Spartan Adventure Varsity Spartan-1 mile
12:35pm Jr. Spartan Adventure Varsity Spartan-1 mile
12:50pm Jr. Spartan Adventure Junior Spartan - ½ mile
Registration for the kids race will be at the main Registration tent and closes at
11:30am. Each child is $30 and each finisher will receive a finisher’s medal.
Bring Cash or Check if you are planning to register on-site. Look for the orange Kids Fit
Banners to locate the Starting Line.FESTIVAL CHALLENGES
While you are waiting to race or looking for an extra workout, try out one of our Festival
Challenges. Test your skills on the Traverse Wall, see how many pull-ups you can do at our
Pull-up Challenge, how many times you can flip a Tractor Tire, or see how many times you
can push press our Slosh Pipe. 1st place male and female challenge winners receive a Free
Race Entry to the Spartan Race event of their choice.
Traverse Wall Challenge – The fastest across this 24’ long wall using small hand and foot
holds, wins.
ANG Pull Up Challenge – Cameras will record this entire challenge in hopes of documenting
a new Guinness World Record for most pull-ups in one minute.
Slosh Pipe Press –A PVC pipe capped at both ends and filled with water. The tube is only
filled to about 60% capacity, which allows the water to “slosh” around. How many times can
you press the Slosh Pipe in one minute?
Tire Flip Challenge –Flip a tractor tire as many times as possible in 60 seconds.
HOW TO GET HERE
Address: Carolina Adventure World
1515 Arrowhead Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
For directions click here!
GPS Coordinates
34 29.367N 80 57.419W
From Charlotte, NC
Travel South on I-77 towards Columbia, SC. Take exit 46, Camp Welfare Road and turn left (East).
Carolina Adventure World is 2.8 miles on the right.
From Charleston and Columbia, SC
Travel North on I-77 from Columbia, SC. Take exit 46, Camp Welfare Road and turn right(East).
Carolina Adventure World is 2.8 miles on the right.
From Asheville, NC and Greenville-Spartanburg, SC
Travel East in I-26 towards Columbia, SC. Take Exit 74, SC-34 and turn left for 31.5 miles. Merge right
onto SC-200 and towards I-77, turn left and proceed North 5 miles on I-77 to exit 46, Camp Welfare
Road and turn right (East). Carolina Adventure World is 2.8 miles on the right.
Parking: Opens at 6am. Parking is $10 per car, CASH ONLY. No overnight camping is allowed.SPECTATORS
Spectator passes are available online here for $20.
Tickets will remain on sale until 5pm, Friday, November 8th.
Once you register, please print the Spectator Waiver from the Carolinas Spartan Beast
event page and bring an ID and your confirmation email to the Spectator Tent on race
day.
On-site Spectator tickets will be $25 (please bring cash, limited Credit Card service
available). Spectator maps will be available at the Spectator Tent for those looking to get
close to the action.
Children 13 and under get in for free.
All Paid Spectators receive $5 Spartan Bucks for use in Merchandise. Spartan Bucks NOT
redeemable at Food & Beverage vendors.
Anyone entering the festival MUST have a wristband (including racers)
Food (BBQ and healthy options) and drink will be for sale. (Please bring cash)
DJ & Emcee entertainment all day.
CHARITIES
Spartan Race is proud to announce that it has partnered with CrowdRise for 2013. Our
partners include Homes for our Troops, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's, Team in
Training, IAVA, and numerous other organizations. If you wish to donate CLICK HERE for
the Spartan Race donation page and remember, every penny counts!
Spartans give generously. Do you?
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
All participants are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, shoes, and a plastic bag. You are
going to get wet and muddy!
Shoe Donation will be available- we’ll clean and send your filthy running shoes to needy feet
all over the globe. Just tie them together and toss them in the pile by the showers.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Food and beverages will be available for sale so please bring cash and have your ID ready if
you are planning on having a beer.
Your complimentary beer on us will also be available to those of age as well!
RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
Spartan Race HQ reminds you to drink responsibly. This race is one of grit and
determination that should not be tarnished by the irresponsible acts of few.
SPARTAN RACE SPECIAL OFFERS
Please stop by the Future Sales Tent in our Festival for some great discounts and information
on up coming races!!!FACILITIES
Porta-Potties will be located throughout the festival area.
Washing Stations are located on-site, but bring a towel and a change of clothes.
SPARTAN INFORMATION
No coolers or glass bottles allowed on property. Security staff will check for them as you
enter.
Shoe and clothing donation available both in festival and in parking lots. If you want to
donate your muddy clothing and shoes make sure you drop it off at the proper tent and not
on the ground.
You must have ID to check in. Only people ages 13 and older can participate in the adult’s
race. Those under 13 are encouraged to join the Kids Fit race. 13 year olds require a
guardian to run with them on the adult course.
No DOGS/ pets allowed - Only Service Dogs with proper credentials are allowed.
Please DO NOT call venue with questions! Our Carolinas Spartan Beast event page is
your best source for up-to-date information. Please check back early and often.
Drink plenty of water before the race and come prepared!
Get a good night’s sleep. This race is no joke…
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather such as lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes and the like,
Spartan Race reserves the right to eliminate obstacles, select portions of the course, or
cancel the event in order to ensure the safety of racers, volunteers and staff.
Weather in the hills can be unpredictable at times. Please come prepared for chilly morning
and evening temps and possible rainstorms.
CONTACT SPARTAN HQ
All Spartans do their homework. For any questions or concerns that haven’t been addressed
here, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page. It should have answers to all the
questions you’ll need to get you prepared for race day!You can also read
