2015 RUN RACE INFORMATIONWelcome to XTERRA Thank you for taking part in the XTERRA England Trail Runs. TEAM Unlimited, owner of the XTERRA World Tour, is proud to bring you this year’s event. We look forward to seeing you at Vachery Estate in Cranleigh on August 29.

The following Race Information has everything you will need to prepare for the race and have a great race day. Our team is available to answer any additional queries so please do not hesitate to contact us.

We appreciate your feedback after the event, as it will help us make the event better for you in the future.

Thanks again – and good !

Dave “Kahuna” Nicholas XTERRA World Tour Race Director

About the XTERRA England Trail Runs

The XTERRA England Trail Runs are held in conjunction with the XTERRA European/XTERRA England Championship and XTERRA World Tour ‐ a global series of off‐road spanning twenty‐eight countries that qualifies athletes to race at the XTERRA World Championship on Maui.

Trail Runners are offered the chance to test themselves over a 10K or 20K course. There’s also a Family Fun Run that is free to all children and their parents.

The main event of the weekend is the XTERRA European Championship off‐road . We will also host XTERRA England distance.

Visit the event website here.

You can join the discussion by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (use hashtag #xterraUK15).

Volunteers wanted Know someone who is not racing, but wants to be a part of XTERRA? Want to join our team and take in some of the behind the scenes action? We’re looking for volunteers for Saturday and Sunday! Contact Richard Campbell or call 07921920925.

Event Schedule

Thursday, August 27 12:00‐5:00pm Campground open (gates locked at 5pm) 12:00‐4:00pm Bike & run courses open for inspection. No allowed

Friday, August 28 8:00am‐5:00pm Campground open (gates locked at 5pm 10:00am‐4:00pm Bike & run course open for inspection. No swimming allowed

Saturday, August 29

8:00am Campground open

6:30‐7:30am TRAIL RUN ONLY race bag pickup and registration open

8:00am XTERRA village open 7:45am Trail Run race briefing at start line

8:00am XTERRA 20K Trail Run Start

8:05am XTERRA 10K Trail Run Start

8:45am XTERRA 10K Trail Run winner expected

9:20am XTERRA 20K Trail Run winner expected

10:00am XTERRA 10K Awards Ceremony

10:30am XTERRA Family Fun Run Start (free)

11:00am XTERRA 20K Awards Ceremony

12:00‐5:00pm Bike & run course open for inspection 2:00‐5:00pm TRIATHLON race bag pickup and registration open

2:00‐5:00pm Swim course open for practice

5:00pm Triathlon race briefing, Q&A with pros, and introduction of pro athletes

6:00pm Pasta party (£10 per person) 8:00‐10:00pm Movie night

Sunday, August 30

6:00am Competitor porridge breakfast (free for triathletes)

8:00‐9:45am TRIATHLON race bag pickup and registration open

8:00am XTERRA village open

8:00am Transition open

9:45am Transition closed

10:00am XTERRA England Sprint Start

10:30am Transition open for Championship race

11:15am Sprint winner expected

11:45am Transition closed

12:00pm XTERRA European Championship Start

2:05pm Championship winner expected

4:00pm Cut‐off at T2 (finish swim and bike by this time or are not allowed on run course)

4:00pm Post race BBQ open (food and drink for sale to everyone)

4:00pm XTERRA England Sprint awards ceremony

5:00pm XTERRA European Championship/European Tour Champion awards ceremony 6:00pm After party in XTERRA Village

Monday, August 31 2:00pm Campground closes, gates locked

Bring your family and friends!

Load up the car for the trip and bring your family and friends for the Bank Holiday Weekend! Vachery Estate is in the heart of London’s playground and is a great place to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries. Camp out under the stars or find a great local inn, hotel or B&B.

The Race Village is the place to hang out and watch the races – rain or shine (there’s a large tented area in case of rain). When it’s all over we’ll party with food, drinks and live music –and with the holiday on Monday, there’s no excuse not to let it rip!

Getting there

The Estate is located just outside the picturesque village of Cranleigh in the Surrey Hills, only minutes from London and the M25, M23 and M3 motorways.

If you’re from overseas, fly into London to either Heathrow or Gatwick and rent a car from rentalcars.com for the short drive. From Heathrow (to the north) it is about 1hour 15 minutes by car and about 40 minutes from Gatwick (to the west). For the route from London – see Google maps here.

 From the M25 take exit 10 to the A3 towards Guildford.  In Guildford take A281 south towards Bramley  Take B2130 towards Cranleigh  Take B2128 until you see the XTERRA flags identifying the entrance

Please note the annual “Wings and Wheels” Festival is taking place in nearby Dunsfold on Saturday and Sunday. 15,000 vehicles are expected in/out of the event and it may cause traffic delays in the area. Please check 87.7FM for “Wings and Wheels”‐related travel, weather and show updates, and make sure to allow extra time to get to the race venue.

Accommodations

There are a variety of inns, hotels and B&Bs in Cranleigh and the surrounding towns of Guildford, Godalming, Peaslake, Dorking, and Horsham.

Camping is available at the Estate beginning at noon on Thursday, August 27 through 2pm on Monday, August 31. Cost is £10 per car per night and can be purchased online until Wednesday at 8pm or onsite at Race Pack Collection. More information about camping is here.

Camper Entry: Do not enter the race/transition field. Camping entry is through the wider metal gates, past the large barn. The vehicle access gate into the PRIVATE Vachery Estate will be open Thursday at 12 noon to 5pm, and Friday from 8am until 5pm. There is no in‐and‐out after this time. On Saturday and Sunday, the gate opens at 8am and will remain open overnight. All campers must leave the estate by 12pm on Monday. There is strictly no access to the swim, bike or run course after the triathlon event on race day or on Monday. Your emergency contact is Richard Campbell, who will also be camping and can be reached at 07 921920925.

Note: If you paid/registered to camp, you should have received a camping permit and shower coupons by email. Check your spam filter. If you need a resend, email our camping coordinator.

Vachery Estate Privacy

XTERRA is fortunate to be allowed to use Vachery Estate for the event. It is a private home and we must respect their privacy. Barriers are in place that will provide you with guidance to off‐limits areas. Access to the estate on the far side of the lake is strictly prohibited.

There is no race practice allowed outside of stated times. It is important that you refrain from uploading course details to social networking sites and strava (or similar sites).

Thank you for your cooperation.

Spectators

Spectators are encouraged to explore the race course within course open hours and race management will point them towards the best places to watch the race – many of which are within a 5‐minute walk of the transition and race village.

What to bring

Here is a suggested list of things trail runners should bring on race day:  Picture ID (present at Race Pack Collection)  Race clothing  Race belt for race bib on the run leg (safety pins will be included in your Race Pack should you not have a race belt)  Water bottles   Sunglasses  Hat/Visor (optional for the run)  Sunscreen  Rain gear (optional)  Camping permit and shower coupons (if applicable)

Leave no trace

The XTERRA England team ask that you respect the environment and the . Please leave no trace of rubbish on the race course, or in the Race Village and finish area before, during or after the race.

Course practice hours

Run courses will be marked and available for practice on Thursday, August 27 from 12‐4pm, and Friday, August 28 from 10am‐4pm. Due to liability concerns, only competitors may run the trails.

Runners practicing the 15K loop of the 20K should be aware that it is also the XTERRA Bike Course and give way to bikers.

Important note for all athletes: Blue arrows are for the 20K course only. Red arrows are for the 10K run course only.

Race Distances: 20K – 1 lap of 15K on the BLUE ARROW course plus one lap of 5K on the RED ARROW COURSE.

10K – 2 laps of the 5K RED ARROW course Family Fun Run – 1 lap of 1.5K for Kids 10 and under, 2 laps for kids 11 and older. Parents are welcome to run with their children.

Course maps

We apologise, but due to privacy agreements with the landowner, we are unable to publish course maps. A printed course map will be available beginning Thursday morning when practice opens.

15K lap notes:

20K athletes will run one lap of the 15K course.

You’ll come across two sets of steel girder bridges. The first will be in the first kilometer of the course and within view of transition and the second is at about the 4‐kilometer mark. Passing is not permitted on the bridges. Walking across the bridges is allowed.

The course crosses the Vachery Estate paved access road. On race day this intersection will be marshalled but on practice days it will not. Please be careful and look for cars, pedestrians, cyclists and other runners.

At several points we will be crossing public bridle paths. Please be careful and courteous by looking for horses, pedestrians, and usual citizen/animal traffic.

5K Lap notes:

10K athletes will run two laps of the 5K race course. 20K athletes will run one lap of the 5k race course.

In the first kilometer of each run lap, you’ll come across the signature Vachery Ditch Crossing Jumps, approximately six‐feet across. You can try to jump it, walk the log that stretches across, or jump down into the ditch then climb up the other side. You will cross the same ditch on your return, the distance is much less and the log crossing is much wider.

There are also a number of rabbit warren holes in the field. Stay focused on where your feet are going. There are also many log crossings to maneuver over.

Race start times

There are two trail runs and a free Family Fun Run on offer on Saturday, August 29:

 XTERRA 20K Trail Run – 8:00am event start time, 7:45am race briefing at the start.  XTERRA 10K Trail Run – 8:05am event start time, 7:45am race briefing at the start.  XTERRA Family Fun Run – 10:30am. Entry is free to children and parents/guardians.

Race pack collection

Trail Run race packs will be available for collection at the Race Village during the following days/times:

 Saturday, August 29 from 6:30‐7:30am

Trail runner race packs will contain:  Runner bib – please attach this on the front of your running top using the safety pins provided OR your race belt worn in front.  PowerBar Gel

Race village and finish services The following services will be available for you in the race village:

Information ‐ our information team can answer any queries you have! Information will also be the location of race pack pickup and day of registrations. We will be open Saturday 6:30‐7:30 and 2‐5pm and Sunday at 8‐9:45am.

Race pack collection –make sure you pick up your pack at least 30 minutes before your race start time. This will allow you enough time to have a good look through your pack, and still be on the start line at your race start time.

Food and drink concession – Surrey Gourmet Catering will be open all day Saturday and Sunday with food and drinks (including beer) available for purchase in the race village.

Expo – you’ll find our event partners and a variety of exhibitors on hand Saturday and Sunday with samples and products or services for sale.

Awards presentations – will be held Saturday at 10am for 10K athletes and 11am for 20K athletes.

Toilet/shower facilities ‐ there are portaloos at the Race Village. Cold water “eco” showers are available at the race site. Cranleigh Leisure Centre has full shower and bathing facilities about 5 minutes drive or ride from the venue.

Baggage storage ‐ there is no baggage storage on site. Please leave all valuables at home or locked in your vehicle.

Official Rules

Run:

3.1. Numbers: Numbers must be worn on the front of the body. Cutting numbers or altering with sponsor stickers is not allowed. There will be a warning for not having your bib on the front of your body. Second infraction will be a 2‐minute penalty. A 2‐minute penalty will be assessed for loss of your run bib.

3.2. Personal Audio/Music Devices: No type of sound/music device is allowed during competition. Examples: no headsets, tape players, CD players, MP3 players or 2‐way radios may be worn.

3.3. Cutting the course: Short‐cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks or course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. A runner is required to stay on the designated trail that is marked and or specified as the racecourse. It is the runner's responsibility to know the designated racecourse. Lack of tape or barrier on the course will not be constituted as an excuse for cutting course.

Aid/feed stations

Aid stations offering PowerBar energy drink, gels and water will be stationed throughout the run course.

Medical

Our medical team will be at the Race Village and out on course throughout the race.

If you feel unwell at any stage of the race please alert the closest marshal who will arrange for the medical personnel to meet you.

Results

Run results will be published to XTERRA England on Saturday, August 29 and triathlon results will be published on Sunday, August 30.

Awards presentations

Award presentations are in the Race Village at the finish area:

Event Male/Female Places XTERRA 10K Trail Run Male and female First to third in each division XTERRA 20K Trail Run Male and female First to third in each division Note: There are no awards for the Family Fun Run.

Race Photos Carel du Plessis and his team from lighttrapper.co.uk are our official athlete photographers at the 2014 XTERRA England Championship. Competitor photos will be available shortly after the race. You can request to be notified when your photos will be ready at www.lighttrapper.co.uk

Join in the triathlon festivities!

Runners and their friends and family are welcome to join in the festivities related to the triathlon. There is a race briefing and Q@A with the pros, pasta dinner (£10 per person) and movie night on Saturday. The race is Sunday, August 30 – cheer on the athletes! The Sprint at 9am and the main event at 12Noon.

Event partners

The XTERRA European / England Championship would not be possible without the generous support of event partners. We’d like to thank the following partners for their support:

PowerBar PowerBar was created by athletes, for athletes. We started PowerBar® to help athletes reach their goals by providing nutrition tools for optimum athletic performance. We believe that when you push yourself harder, you get stronger. And in order to gain that strength, you need the right energy to push through boundaries, to see what you’re made of. You’re Stronger Than You Think™.

OutriggerResorts The official hospitality company of XTERRA and one of the largest and fastest growing privately held global hospitality companies in the Asia Pacific, Oceania and Indian Ocean regions. As part of its unique hospitality offering, the values‐based company extends exceptional hospitality and authentic cultural experiences at each of its properties worldwide. Guided by more than 67 years of family leadership, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 45 properties with approximately 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Thailand; Mauritius; Maldives; Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China.

Salming Official of the XTERRA European Championship, Salming is the athlete’s brand. Salming is constantly looking for new ways to play, new demands, and new needs. Old truths often need to be reconsidered, and we are not afraid to break a rule or two if necessary. Good can always be a little bit better. You can always train a little bit harder. But sometimes it is up to the equipment, and these are the occasions we aim at when we develop our gear. Do you play with us or do you dare the risk?

XTERRA Travel Connecting active people with active destinations around the world.

Bike Box Online The largest UK company specialising in bike box rentals and sales.

Zone 3 Official t‐shirt of XTERRA England.

Special thanks Our sincere thanks and big “mahalo” to our friends at Vachery Estate, Richard Campbell, Sam Gardner, Rory MacPhearson, the Cranleigh Leisure Centre, and everyone who helped us prepare for this race. We are deeply appreciative of your assistance.

Cancellations or transfer of entry Sorry, refunds or transfer of entries are not available.

Race cancelation or amendment The XTERRA Trail Run events will be held rain or shine, and only be postponed in extreme circumstances.

If weather conditions may potentially cause any postponement or cancellation of the event, Race Organisers will communicate in the days prior to the event via email, and on the website to race participants.

If a decision is to be made on the day of the event, participants should refer to the event website, and announcements will be made at the Race Village. Please note the event will be staged unless extreme weather conditions occur on the day of, or leading up to the event. i.e. not just a bit of rain!!

However please note the Race Organisers reserve the right to cancel the race, an entire leg, or amend the course at any time due to safety concerns or unforeseen circumstances. This may include adverse water conditions, rain or heat issues. Any decision to amend the race format, or cancellation of the event, will only be made where essential and avoided where possible, therefore please respect this decision should this occur.

Lost and found All lost and found items from the trail runs will be placed at the finish line for collection by competitors on Saturday. After the event, contact [email protected] to enquire about lost items.

About TEAM Unlimited

TEAM Unlimited is a Hawaii‐based television events and marketing company, founded in 1988. It owns and produces XTERRA and in 2014 will offer more than 320 XTERRA off‐road triathlon and trail running races in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, TEAM TV has produced more than 335 adventure television shows resulting in multiple awards for production excellence. Visit our website here.