ATHLETE GUIDE

SPARTAN MAGGIORA 10-11 JULY 2021

#SpartanMaggiora INDEX

3 | EVENT 4 | SPECIAL INFORMATION COVID-19 5 | PARKING 6 | HOW TO GET THERE 7 | SCHEDULE 8 | INFO PRE-RACE 11 | ETIQUETTE 14 | SOCIAL MEDIA 15 | NEXT RACE 17 | CONTACT US GUIDA ALL’ATLETA SPARTAN MAGGIORA

Welcome to Maggiora!

Two exciting days to kick off not only the 2021 season but also the National Series! It's finally back to racing on an adrenaline-filled and fun race that will test you, but leave you with an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy all the activities we have organised for you! The Festival Area also re-opens... back to basics, but don't let your guard down now!

Overcome your limits and become a Spartan Finisher. GUIDA ALL’ATLETA SPECIAL INFORMATION COVID-19

WEAR THE PROTECTIVE MASK MAINTAIN THE SANITISE YOUR HANDS SAFETY DISTANCE GUIDA ALL’ATLETA WELCOME!

PARKING

Following the directions, you will find the car park dedicated to the event, where you can leave your car/bike for 5€ (cash only).

Remember to arrive at the car park no earlier than 45 minutes before the start of your battery.

Remember to wear a mask to talk to the parking attendants. GUIDA ALL’ATLETA HOW TO GET THERE

BY CAR - from MILAN (80 km) take the A8 Milan-Gravellona Toce motorway as far as the Arona exit, about 10 km from Maggiora. - from (120 km) take the A4 Turin-Milan motorway and then, in , take the A26 Voltri-Gravellona Toce motorway as far as the exit, about 8 km from Maggiora - from GENOA (180 km) take the A26 Voltri-Gravellona Toce motorway and exit at Romagnano Sesia, about 8 km from Maggiora.

BY TRAIN with HIGH SPEED TRAINS the easiest stations to reach are those of Milan (Centrale or Porta Garibaldi) | with REGIONAL TRAINS it is then possible to reach the stations of , Arona or Novara

BY AIRPLANE For NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL flights the airports near Maggiora are those of Via fornaci SNC, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo Orio al Serio, or Turin Caselle. Pragiarolo, Maggiora (NO), 28014, ITALY GUIDA ALL’ATLETA SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 10 JULY:

7:45 Check in & bag check 07:45 - 18:30 Area Festival

8.30 - 8.45 Super – Elite (Italy National Series) 9.00 - 10.45 Super – Age Group (Italy National Series) 13.30 - 15.45 Super - Open 15:45 – 17:30 Spartan Kids

DOMENICA 11 LUGLIO:

7:45 Check in & bag check 07:45 - 18:30 Area Festival

8.15 - 8.45 Sprint - Elite 9.00 - 10.45 Sprint – Age Group 12.30 - 3.45 Sprint - Open PRE - RACE 3. 2. 1. 4. Leave Check Bring Go Go to the your your INFO PRE INFO in and and in warm registration bag change (small (small up areas at size barcode the to ) at warm changing bag and and a up check tent valid - RACE identity document PRE RACE | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA RACE DAY | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA ARRIVE 45 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR START TIME! To limit the risk, you may not enter the festival area more 1. than 45 minutes before your departure time. 45 minutes

FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND RESPECT THE RULES

Always follow the instructions given by our volunteers and the signs present. Respect all the protection rules from COVID-19 still in force (mask in case of gathering, hand 2. hygiene, compulsory social distance).

CHECK IN

Show your confirmation email with barcode at the Registration Area, together with an ID. Wear a mask and 3. sanitise your hands.

START LINE

Wear. your Spartan headband (to be recognisable to our 4. photographers). Wear the yellow wristband with the timing chip.

BAG CHECK & CHANGING TENT

Change at our changing tent and leave your bag at bag check. Observe the minimum mandatory 5. spacing and keep your protective mask on indoors. RACE DAY 3. 2. 1. 3, 2, 1... GO! 4. When Sanitise Follow When the speaker the countdown the your 3 Volunteers hands 2 calls 1 before ' starts directions your … GO! entering , Heat remove , go to the start line start the , go to for for a the your safe Warm mask start Up area. RACE DAY | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA REGOLAMENTO 3. 2. 1. 7. 6. 5. 4. KEEP TO THE RIGHT RIGHT THE TO KEEP HYGIENIZE YOUR HANDS DISTANCE INTERPERSONAL RESPECT ALWAYS BE GREEN BE RESPECT VOLUNTEERS 30 PENALTY BURPEES in case of of 30 PENALTYcase BURPEES in STAY HYDRATED STAY HYDRATED ETIQUETTE - you - OVERTAKE ON THE LEFT THE ON OVERTAKE will at as all find much times aid obstacle as , stations they possible are are failure on the there for for route you ! REGOLAMENTO | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA REGOLAMENTO | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA

KEEP RIGHT - OVERTAKE LEFT During the race keep to your right to allow faster runners to pass. If you want to pass someone, make sure you let them know you are coming up on their left. A simple "on your left!" is sufficient. Make sure you keep 1. to your social distance when overtaking as well. Do not overtake on single track.

ALWAYS RESPECTS INTERPERSONAL DISTANCING While running, overtaking or performing burpees make sure you always respect the interpersonal distance with other 2. Spartans.

SANITISES HANDS

Due to Covid restrictions, please keep your hands as clean and hygienic as possible. You will find sanitising gel both in the festival area 3. and on the course.

STAY HYDRATED!

Take advantage of all the water stations to keep you hydrated during 4. your run. REGOLAMENTO | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA

BE GREEN

We want to protect the order and beauty of nature along the race, so remember not to leave any rubbish behind during the ride: you 5. will find several bins placed at each water station.

30 BURPEES If you fail an obstacle, you may have to complete a penalty of 30 burpees. The areas dedicated to performing burpees are larger than usual, so 6. that the social distance can be maintained.

RESPECTS VOLUNTEERS

Always show respect to the volunteers you meet on the race. They will be there to help enforce rules and safety standards. Listen to 7. them and help us thank them, it is very important. POST RACE 4. 3. 2. 1. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. have Sportograf Fire Collect Collect Rinse Change Want Check Get Pick Now your jump something ... relax! In festival area the up off a souvenir? your your your at your FINISH best smile ready, ready, smile best at and and smile, ! the the final medal finisher bag changing showers to result at Engrave eat the t you - shirt and and shirt and and at , bag tent have always the Timing it's wait your check time for a photo finished refresh for for medal you keeping LINE! your - will tent at Spartan yourself friends. find your the medal refreshment personal personal at Maggiora! at the Hero the engraving finish distance stations POST RACE | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA tent line ! by by to SOCIAL | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA BE SOCIAL!

Post your photos or stories on your social, show everyone what you were capable of!

Remember the official hashtags:

#SPARTANMAGGIORA #SpartanItaly

And tag us @spartanraceitaly PROSSIMA GARA | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA AND… NOW?

We are waiting for you at Spartan Misano-Cattolica!

11 - 12 September 2021

MISANO ADRIATICO Arena 58 via Romagna 21, Misano Adriatico, RN, 47843

#SpartanMisanoCattolica

The second race of the Italy National Series! CONTATTI | GUIDA ALL’ATLETA CONTACT US

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