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VIRGINIA SPRINT & SUPER WEEKEND
OCTOBER 13-14, 2018

SPARTAN RACE DAY PROGRAM
SPARTAN RACE DAY PROGRAM - VIRGINIA SPRINT & SUPER WEEKEND OCTOBER 13-14, 2018 - cloudfront.net
SPARTAN RACE PROGRAM INDEX

Event Schedule................................................................................................................................ 2

Pre-Race Details & Registration....................................................................................................... 3

Course Description.......................................................................................................................... 4

Course Cutoffs................................................................................................................................. 5

Equipment & Clothing..................................................................................................................... 5

Awards............................................................................................................................................. 6

Kid’s Race......................................................................................................................................... 7

Directions/Parking............................................................................................................................ 7

Spectators........................................................................................................................................ 7

Volunteers........................................................................................................................................ 8

Facilities........................................................................................................................................... 8

Food/Beverage............................................................................................................................... 8

Spartan Information......................................................................................................................... 9

Festival & Sponsors..........................................................................................................................10

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VIRGINIA SPRINT & SUPER WEEKEND | ARRINGTON, VA
OCTOBER 13-14TH, 2018

SPRINT EVENT SCHEDULE                                        SUPER EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH                                       SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th
6:30am          Registration Opens                           6:30am          Registration Opens
7:00am          Festival Opens                               7:00am          Festival Opens
7:30am          Men’s Elite Start                            7:30am          Men’s Elite Start
7:45am          Women’s Elite Start                          7:45am          Women’s Elite Start
8:00am          Age Group (30-39) Start                      8:00am          Age Group (30-39) Start
8:15am          Age Group (40-49) Start                      8:15am          Age Group (40-49) Start
8:30am          Age Group (14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 50+) Start   8:30am          Age Group (14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 50+) Start
8:45am          Morning Start Times Begin                    8:45am          Morning Start Times Begin
9:00am          Trail Series Start                           10:00am         Festival Challenge
10:00am         Festival Challenge                           11:00am         Competitive Kids Awards
10:30am         Sprint Elite Awards                          11:15am         Afternoon Start Times Begin
11:00am         Competitive Kids Awards                      11:30am         Super Elite Awards
11:15am         Afternoon Start Times Begin                  11:30am         Festival Challenge
11:30am         Festival Challenge                           12:30pm         Festival Challenge
12:00pm         Sprint Age Group Awards                      1:00pm          Super Age Group Awards
12:30pm         Festival Challenge                           1:00pm          Last Heat
1:00pm          Last Heat                                    1:00pm          Registration Closes
1:00pm          Registration Closes                          2:00 pm         Festival Challenge
2:00pm          Festival Challenge                           5:00pm          Festival Closes
5:00pm          Festival Closes

KIDS RACE EVENT SCHEDULE                                     KIDS RACE EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13         TH                              SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

COMPETITIVE 2 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 10-13                    COMPETITIVE 2 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 10-13
Start Times: 9am Males and 9:15am Females                    Start Times: 9am Males and 9:15am Females
2 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 10-13                                2 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 10-13
Start Times: 12:00pm                                         Start Times: 12:00pm
1 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 7-9                                  1 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 7-9
Start Times: 10am, 11am, & 1pm                               Start Times: 10am,11am, & 1pm
1/2 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 4-6                                1/2 MILE KIDS RACE | Ages 4-6
Start Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, & 1:30pm                      Start Times: 10:30am,11:30am, & 1:30pm

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PRE-RACE DETAILS
Follow these Pre-Race instructions to ensure quick registration on race day.
• Visit the Virginia Sprint & Super event page on our website.
• Scroll down and click on the START TIME tab, they will be posted Wednesday, October 3rd.
• Don't forget to print and bring your registration barcode and photo identification to pick up your
  packet on race day. Click here for instructions to locate your barcode.

For a complete description of how to complete each obstacle, what’s allowed, what constitutes
"failing" an obstacle, official penalties, and a video on how to complete a proper Spartan burpee,
click here.

Age Group competitors follow the same rules and standards as Elite racers, including being officiated
and video recorded. Read up on the rules now and get ready to race.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION FLOW
Please show up at least 2 HOURS prior to your Heat Start Time. Note: All racers must run in their desig-
nated start time. Please be in the starting corral on time. Age Group Competitors: please note that failure
to start at your designated heat time will result in being moved to the Open category.

SATURDAY SPRINT: Registration Opens 6:30am // Registration Closes: 1:00pm
SUNDAY SUPER: Registration Opens 6:30am // Registration Closes: 1:00pm

WHAT YOU NEED: Registration Barcode and Photo Identification

STEP 1: Proceed to Registration Tent area and       STEP 4: Visit the Festival Area where you will
locate a Spartan Volunteer.                         find Spartan-approved sponsors/vendors sam-
                                                    pling and selling product.
STEP 2: Present your photo ID and registra-
tion barcode to the Volunteer. Receive your         STEP 5: Check your bag at On-Site Bag Check.
packet. Your packet will include:                   Please note:
                                                           • Bags will only be returned to
        • Spartan Headband with Bib Number                   individuals whose name and number
        • Wristband with Start Time                          match up.
        • Timing Chip and Wristband                        • Bags can be checked for $5.00 per
        • Free Drink Wristband                               bag. For each checked bag, you will
                                                             recieve $5.00 in Spartan Bucks, which
STEP 3: Once you have your race packet,                      can be redeemed only at the
timing chip and drink wristband, proceed to                  Merchandise Pods.
the Festival Area.                                         • Bag Check opens at 6:30am and
                                                             closes when the last racer picks up
                                                             their bags.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Terrain: Infinity Downs and Oak Ridge Farm has seen its fair share of legends—musical legends, to be
exact, at the annual four-day LOCKN' music festival. But in 2018, these expansive grassy fields and
tortuous jeep trails make room for a new kind of legend: thousands of Spartans reaching for the
edges of possibility.

Special Gear: Racers should plan to bring appropriate fuel for their needs. No fuel will be provided
on course, only water. Hydration packs (or water containers of some variety) are strongly suggested
for all racers. Please note that shoes with spikes are not allowed.

Aid Stations: At each stop you will be able to drink as much water as you want, however we ask that
you only take one (1) cup.

• SPRINT: There will be three (3) aid stations on course with no hydration pack refilling station,
  however you will be able to fill up your pack at the Start Line.
• SUPER: There will be six (6) aid stations on course with no hydration pack refilling station, however
  you will be able to fill up your pack at the Start Line.
• TRAIL RUN: There will be two (2) aid stations on the 10k course with no hydration pack refilling
  station and four (4) aid stations on 21k course with one hydration pack refill station.

On-Course Hydration Tips:
• Make sure to fill your pack up prior to the race.
• Make sure you carry enough water to be able to keep you hydrated between stations.
• Make sure to stop at every aid station to get water, use your pack in between.
• We highly suggest carrying some type of electrolyte drink in addition to water.
• Make sure to properly hydrate in the week leading up to the event.

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  to rent locker space and keep      festival to learn more about      your BODYARMOR Sport Drink
       your belongings safe.          FitAID or enjoy a cold one       or SportWater at the finish line.
                                            after you race.
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COURSE CUTOFFS
 Course Closing: Super and Sprint participants must be at the finish line by 9:00pm. Any racers remaining on the
 course at 9:00pm will be removed from the course for their own safety and will be considered a DNF (Did Not
 Finish). This means you will not get a finishing time, medal or shirt. The race will not count towards your trifecta,
 and you will not get a refund or a future race credit. To ensure all participants are off the course by 9:00 pm the
 following course cutoffs will be enforced to ensure racer and staff safety.Additional course cutoffs will be
 announced prior to Race Day and Spartan reserves the right to modify, change cutoffs and remove racers for
 health and safety issues, or unforeseen events.
          • 5:00 pm: Headlamp Cutoff - Every racer passing through WS #5 must have a headlamp to continue on
           course. If a racer is found coming through WS #5 after 5:00 pm and does not have a headlamp, they will
           be pulled from course.
          • 6:30 pm: Course Cutoff - If a racer has not passed WS #5 by 6:30 pm, they will be pulled from course
            and their timing chip will be cut.
          • 9:00 pm: Course is closed. Any racers who have not finished by this time will be pulled from the course.
          • Additional course cutoffs can be announced prior to Race Day and Spartan reserves the right to modify,
            change cutoffs and remove racers for health and safety issues, or unforseen events.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
• All participants are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, shoes and a plastic bag for wet and muddy items.
• Shoes with spikes are not allowed.

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AWARD CEREMONY
KIDS AWARDS CEREMONY: SATURDAY, October 13th at 11:00am & SUNDAY, October 14th at
11:00am
• The top 3 boys and girls from the Kids competitive category will be recognized with awards

ELITE AWARDS CEREMONY: SATURDAY, October 13th at 10:30am & SUNDAY, October 14th at 11:30am
• In addition to prize money, the top 3 male and female Elite competitors receive a unique Spartan Delta
  award and a free race.

                        SATURDAY SPRINT                   SUNDAY SUPER
                       ELITE PRIZE MONEY                ELITE PRIZE MONEY
                          1st place: $500                 1st place: $500
                          2nd place: $200                 2nd place: $200
                          3rd place: $100                 3rd place: $100

AGE GROUP AWARDS CEREMONY: SATURDAY, October 13th at 12:00pm & SUNDAY, October 14th
at 1:00pm
• All 6 Age Group categories will be recognized on the podium, and awards given for the top 3
  competitors from each category, for both male and female.

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KID’S RACE
• There are three Kid’s Race distances available to race at the event. Please note, distances are
  determined by age groups. Make sure to register for the proper age group.
• 2 Mile, 1 Mile, and 1/2 Mile
• Each Kid’s Race Finisher will receive a finisher’s medal and Kid’s Race T-shirt.
• Each family will receive two (2) free spectator passes at registration, so you don’t need to include
  these in your purchase.

Kid’s Registration: Registration for the Spartan Kids Race will be at the Kid’s Registration tent. A bib will be
assigned upon check-in. The parent/guardian accompanying the child must show valid photo identifica-
tion in order to pick up the registration packet.

Please make sure to bring cash or a card if you are planning to register on-site. Costs can be found on the
Virginia Sprint & Super event page under the “Kids Race” tab.

HOW TO GET HERE

VENUE ADDRESS: 1510 Diggs Mountain Road,
                Arrington VA, 22922

GENERAL PARKING: 1510 Diggs Mountain Road,
                 Arrington VA, 22922

General parking is available at the venue for $10.00 per car, $20.00 per van, or $50 per bus/RV. Parking
passes are cash only and pay as you enter. Please note parking is limited. Please follow signs as directed.

SPECTATORS
• Spectator passes are available online for $20.00 for Saturday and Sunday. Passes will be available on-site
  for $25.00.
• Spectator wristbands can be picked up at the Spectator Tent on Race Day.
• Please print and fill out the Spartan Race Waiver from Virginia Sprint & Super event page and bring it
  with you along with one valid form of photo identification.
• Food, drink and sponsor product will be available for purchase, please bring cash.
• Some venues have unique spectator course access with obstacle viewing, to get your favorite Spartan
  Racer’s picture.

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VOLUNTEERS
Want to race your next race for free? Join Spartan’s Support System and volunteer with us! We use volun-
teers throughout the course, in registration, assisting at our Start and Finish Line, and throughout our excit-
ing festival area. Hang out with other Spartans, help our staff and learn about Spartan behind the scenes.
What could be better? Search for times and sign up here: Volunteer Sign Up Link

FOOD/BEVERAGES & SPONSOR SAMPLING
• Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site, please bring cash.
• If you are racing and of age, your complimentary beer will be available in the Beer Garden or otherwise
  specified area.
• Be sure to visit the Festival for free samples and the opportunity to purchase Spartan-approved
  products from our great sponsors.

FACILITIES
• Porta-Potties will be located throughout the festival area.
• Cold Wash is located on-site, bring a towel and a change of clothes.

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. As always, weather can be unpredictable. Please come prepared for chilly morning
and evening temps and possible rainstorms.

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SPARTAN TAB
Every finisher medal has a story. Tell yours with a SpartanTab. The
SpartanTab is a special custom plate you can add to the back of your
medal to proudly display your name, finish time, and a custom message.
The back of Spartan medals are designed to fit the SpartanTab.*

Record your journey with a SpartanTab and make every medal truly
unique to you. After completing any Spartan event head to:
http://www.spartanitab.com/

*2018 Ultra Belt Buckles and 2018 Honor Series medals have a dog tag style SpartanTab

SPARTAN INFORMATION
• Don't forget to print and bring your registration barcode to pick up your packet on race day.
  Click here for instructions to locate your barcode.
• You must have photo identification to check in.
• All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Leaving your child unattended while you
  are racing will result in you being pulled off the course and asked to leave.
• No pop-up tents are allowed in the festival. Tent space is reserved for our sponsors.
• No coolers or glass bottles allowed on the property. Security staff will check for them as you enter.
• If you wear a GoPro, or any other type of POV camera, please make sure your contact information
  (name & phone number) is somewhere on the camera. If you lose the camera on the course, this is
  the only way we are able to identify it.
• Racers ages 14 and older can participate in the adult’s race. Those under 14 are encouraged to join
  the Kid’s Race.
• Please DO NOT call the venue with any questions. Our Virginia Sprint & Super event page is your best
  source for up-to-date information.
• Drink plenty of water before the race and come prepared.
• Get a good night’s sleep. This race is no joke…

CONTACT SPARTAN HQ
For any questions or concerns that haven’t been addressed here, please visit our Frequently Asked
Questions Page. It should have the answers to all the questions you’ll need answered to get you prepared
for the day.

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SPARTAN RACE FESTIVAL
Opens at 7:00AM every race day, the festival will feature leading national sponsors with highly experiential
activations and free swag, healthy and functional F&B brands sampling free foods and beverages, gyms and
trainers to help you warm up and cool down, workout and OCR gear and accessories companies, and much
more. Remember to bring cash or credit cards to take advantage of festival deals specific to Spartans!

Festival Sponsors:
• FitAID: Official Recovery Beverage
• Clif Bar: Official Protein Bar
• Yokohama: Official Tire Partner
• BodyArmor: Official Sports Drink
• Persil: Official Laundry Detergent
• Fit Four: Official OCR Glove
• Perfect Shaker: Official Shaker Bottle
• Groove Life: Official Silicone Ring

Festival Exhibitors:
• Mobile Locker Co: Secure lockers for rent in Festival
• Powerful Yogurt: Yogurt samples available in Festival
• Marines: Pull up challenge and information available in Festival

Official Spartan Merchandise:
• Venue specific Tees, Delta Icons, and hats available
• Grab other race day essentials, including shoes, socks, running shorts, running belts, performance tees,
  and headwear
• We also offer a range of lifestyle options for casual wear.
• Whether you are a racer, someone training for a Spartan, a spectator, or just a believer in our mission, our
  specialist on-site merchandise team have the right product for you

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