Salomon Gore-Tex Maxi-Race XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019

Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019

Salomon’s speech The Official’s speech

For this 9th edition, the excellent reputation of the Maxi- Valuing our wonderful city of Annecy - where it all Race is confirmed: the races are sold out, the number began for Salomon and where the adventure has of participants continues to increase with 8000 runners been going on for 72 years (!) - is, in our eyes, highly in the 11 races including 2000 runners, 65 nationalities symbolic. represented and 300 children expected to start the MiniRace! What a satisfaction for us to sponsor the Maxi Race of Annecy and to offer, to all of you, an emblematic event All the runners, will give their best in an exceptional around our lake, a magical place. Through this dynamic environment, from Albigny beach where the view of the Maxi Race, lead by Stéphane, Laurent and their on Lake Annecy is majestic, to the peaks of the whole team, it is the heart of Annecy that beats and surrounding mountains, always with a deep respect for by extension, the whole history of Salomon since its nature. origins that shines. The MaxiRace has become an essential sporting event As Annecy resident since 34 years, I am very proud that is now part of the Mountain Race World Cup circuit. to allow this union between Salomon - Maxi Race - For this 9th edition, Annecy will host the first stage with Annecy. the Short-Race. Few years ago, Stephane Agnoli and Laurent Bondeel, It is also a pleasure for us, Salomon, to help you to came up with the idea of the MaxiRace and made it a discover this sublime scenography. The number of reality, as well as to the valiant “Maxi volunteers”, who runners taking part of this race is a proove that this do not count their time or energy to ensure that the event is not limited to the elite. The variety of the MaxiRace takes place in optimal conditions. These races programs during this week-end brings together men and women, present throughout the race, but thousand runners of all levels and ages, even very also upstream for the installation of the village or the young. And to all of you, we make the same promise removal of the bibs, whom we thank very much. of a memorable Trail running experience. Our goal: to enchant you during the race and, of course, as a MaxiRace is also a moment of generosity : each “finisher”. registration contributes to help partner associations in the realization of their social and humanitarian projects, On this Maxi Race weekend, we are not only present such as the help and prevention of vulnerable children as a sponsor but also as runners with more than 100 around the world. employes enrolled. The Salomon Foundation will also be reprensented. This fondation provides financial and To conclude, on May 24, 25 and 26, we wish you all the moral support to mountain professionals and their best in your preparation and great races! families (instructors, guides, escorts, athletes, etc.) who are unable to carry out their activities due to an Jean-Luc Rigaut accident or injury. Mayor of the new municipality of Annecy In 2019 the Marathon Race became a stage of the Bernard Accoyer Golden Trail National Series France. Like the prestigious Deputy Mayor of Annecy-le-Vieux Golden Trail World Series on an international level, this new national circuit brings together the best athletes in Pascal Bassan France around emblematic French races. Deputy Mayor in charge of Sports At Salomon, our goal is to make you play outside, this is why we work to develop Trail Running, all over the world. Today the Solomon family is more than ever in action on your/our playground.

So... Time to Play! Jean-Marc Pambet President Salomon Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race This document is provided in electronic format to limit the use of paper. XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019 Remember to print only the pages you need if necessary

General race program Thurday, May 23, 2019 06.00pm - 08.00pm : Bib Pick-up of Short-Race Friday, May 24, 2019 12.30pm - 6.30pm : Saturday race bibs Pick-up (5pm for the Short-Race) 12.30pm - 09.00pm : Opening of the MaXi Village eXposants 03.30pm : Presentation of the International Elites 07.00pm : Start of the Short-Race 08.10pm : Arrival of the 1st of the Short-Race Saturday, May 25, 2019 12.00am : Start of Ultra-Race & XXL-Race J1 03.30am : Start of MaXi-Race then XL & R-Race 08.00am : Start of Fémina-Race 09.30am : Start of MaXi-Orientation & Semi-O 09.30am - 07.00pm : Opening of the MaXi Village eXposants From 09.40am : Arrival of the runners all day long Sunday, May 26, 2019 05.30am : Start of the Marathon, XXL and XL Race Day 2 08.30am - 06.00pm : Opening of MaXi Village eXposants 08.50am : Arrival of the first runners 09.30am – 10.30am : Registration Mini-Race kids 11.00am – 11.50am : Start of the Mini-Race kids 05.00pm : Arrival of the last Runner, races closed

Activities and testing of the week-end Important Places Bib Pickup - Start - Arrival: MaXi-Village Salomon Running Festival Albigny Beach - 27 Av du Petit Port - 74940 Annecy Le Gaming, Lucky Wheel 100% winning.... Vieux During the opening of the exhibition Rav 1 - Assistance Zone 1: Semnoz Summit - 74540 Salomon running workshops, How to Trail Run Viuz La Chiesaz Trail-Running workshops led by Salomon coaches, open Rav 2 - Assistance Zone 2 : Salle des Fêtes de Doussard to all, whatever the level - 859 Route du Pont Monnet, 74210 Doussard It is not a running session, but workshops based on Start Day 2 : Salle des Fêtes de Doussard technique. You can come without fear of getting too Rav 1 Day 2 - No access to accompanying persons - no tired for your run. assistance : Villard Dessus Park Test Salomon shoes available but take your personal shoes. Friday / Saturday 4pm - Date at the Salomon Stand Important Dates Registration : https://howtotrailrun.salomon.com/fr Friday : Yoga for runners - Saturday 4:30 pm - From 12.30pm to 06.30pm: Pick-up of bibs (please Running Yoga workshop to discover a form of yoga bring proof of ID + mandatory equipment) specially designed for runners to improve their Satuyday : performance, learn to breathe better and install - 03.30am : Entry and placement in the starting SAS relaxation at the heart of the effort. before the start of MaXi-Race - 03.40am : Briefing on the starting line Go’Lum head-on test - Saturday 9:30 pm - 03.45am : Start of the race Come and try an efficiant and lightweight Made in France headlamp with Nicolas Martin and the brand’s Sunday : founder. - 05.30am : Start of the J2 Race in Doussard Event limited to 10 participants, - 08.50am : Estimated arrival of 1st Men Registration link : http://bit.ly/testgolum - 09.20am : Estimated arrival of 1st Women - 12.15pm : Podium Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race Assistance Zones

XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019 The assistance areas are the only places where a person can come to refuel and help a runner. Outside these specific areas, any other assistance is Refreshment points prohibited. For example, it is forbidden to have a “water carrier” running with you, even if he is wearing a bib. Plan a sufficient quantity of water and food to be Day 1 autonomous between these supplies regardless of the - Rav 1 : Semnoz Summit– Authorized assistance weather conditions (high/low temperature).. Day 2 Day 1 - Rav 1 : Prohibited assistance. Villard Dessus - Rav 1 : 18km -> Semnoz Summit - Water point : 37 km -> Les Maisons Due to the European elections being held on the same - Rav 2 (Arrival day 1) : 45 km -> Doussard weekend as the race, we did not have access to the Menthon-St-Bernard gymnasium, the usual venue of Day 2 Rav3. So we changed the location of the last supply - Water point : 11.3 km -> Montmin Eglise in an exceptional way. The access road is very narrow - Rav 1 : 24.4km -> Villard-dessus (No access for and will be exceptionally closed this year, preventing accompanying persons) any assistance. We are sorry for this change, which is We remind you that there will be no water points at the beyond our control. Summit of Mount Barron or at Col des contrebandiers. - Rav arrival : 41 Km In these assistance zones, you can pick up and drop off Details of the products offered at the refreshment points anything you want between the green panel (zone entry) are available on the dedicated page of our website : and the red panel (zone exit). When you leave, leave with https://www.maxi-race.org/fr/ravitaillements/ all the required equipment. Accompanying persons will not be able to “enter” the Race signaling “covered” area (gymnasium). This rule applies to all riders, including elite runners. The Assistances will The race signaling will be made using orange fabric therefore be done before or after these covered areas, ribbons placed the day before the race and removed by enter the green panel (beginning of the area) and the red the volunteers who close the race. panel (end of the area). A temporary ground marking made of clay pigment will also be applied if necessary.

Drop Bag Useful info to follow the race https://maxirace.livetrail.net/ (from May 10) If you wish to find a bag, you can only use the bag - View race results provided with the bibs (size 40 x 35 x 15 cm). This bag - Follow the progress of a runner during the race by closes with a zipper, but do not overload it. indicating his name or bib in the search bar. - Subscribe to the SMS option so that your family and Important Information : friend receive SMS messages at each CP (paid option) - Drinks and fragile objects are forbidden (on the - Download the free Live-Run Appli wich allow to refreshments points you will find water, Pepsi, bubble - locate you precisely on the route water), or fragile things. The organization is not - send your GPS position to the organization in responsible for any damage or loss. case of emergency (subject to telephone network) - Nothing should protrude from the bag. - activate GPS tracking so that your family and - If you use sticks (fold them and protect the tips). Be friend can track you between CP (paid option) careful the tips can tear the bag and equipment can be TV & Facebook Lives lost. - Friday, May 24, 06.45pm- 11.00pm : Live Short-Race. - Day 1 : This bag has to be placed on Friday afternoon - Saturday, May 25, 01.00pm - 01.45pm : Live Trek TV from 12.30pm to 08.00pm (NOT AT THE START) directly Ultra & MaXi-Race Report in a truck that will be parked next to the bib tent. You - Sunday, May 26, 05.00am-06.00am / 08.15am- will find this bag at Doussard. 12.15pm : Live Marathon-Race - Day 2 : This bag has to be placed in a truck next to The Friday and Sunday live shows are broadcast on TV8 the start line in the morning. You will find this bag at the (channel 31 DTT and on the boxes) and on the Facebook bib tent after your race pages of TV8 and MaXi-Race. - To get them back you will need your bib. - Don’t forget, no bags will be sent back by post. https://www.maxi-photos.fr/ - Find the photos of the runners during their passage to the CP in almost live (paying option)

Facebook & Instagram Maxi-race Page Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race Shuttle Summary XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019 These shuttles are reserved for runners who have taken this option when registering. Day 1 Time Limits - Shuttles from the Doussard gymnasium (681-859 Route du Pont Monnet, 74210 Doussard) to get to the Day 1 start once the race is over. - Start : MaXi-village = 03.45am - Km 18 : Semnoz Summit (Rav 1) = 07.30am Day 2 - Km 37 : Water point de « Les maisons » = 11.30am In 2019, there are 2 collection points, one in Annecy and - Km 45 : Doussard (Arrival day 1) = 12.45pm one in Sevrier to get to the start of the race. Day 2 - Start from Annecy le Vieux : Meeting point : 5 avenue - Start : Doussard = 05.30am de Montfleury 74940 Annecy-le-Vieux (Take care, the - Km 13.5 : Montée Chalet de l’Aulps = 09.15am adress has changed). Date at 03:55 am - Km 22 : Villard Dessus (Rav 3) = 11.15am - Start from February: Meeting next to Mc Donald’s on - Km 30 : Col des contrebandiers = 13.50pm the public car park, route d’Albertville, 74320 February. - km 34 : Pré Vernet = 03.20pm Departure at 4:00 am - End of the race (no finisher gifts, transport by minibus) at 05.30pm

Compulsory equipment The Basics of Trailer For the well-being of all runners and to guarantee you a This material is to be presented at the bib pickup with good event, we would like to remind you of the following your ID. points. It is forbidden: - Waterproof, breathable” Gore-Tex style jacket - to run with an animal - Emergency blanket (original packaging & not cut up). - dogs are no longer tolerated in the refuelling areas, - Fully charged mobile phone nor in the MaXi-Village area - Water container max 1 litre (there will be long - to smoke during the race time and on the refuelling sections without water, so be aware of your own needs) areas (arrival included). - There will be no cups available at the refreshment - that a friend runs next to you to be the water carrier points or at the finish line, so bring a reusable cup or (with or without a race number). You can run in groups, similar in addition to your water pack. but not to “voluntarily carry food for others”. - Whistle - to be pushed or pulled by a runner or companion! - Head torch for the whole course, even if you are at - to be refuelled on the course. Refreshment is only the front of the pack. Bring spare batteries if your model allowed in the authorized areas requires it. If your head torch doesn’t work, you will be - To enter the marquee for the withdrawal of the bibs removed from the race. with an attendant. To welcome you in better conditions, - Food: there will only be 3 full and 2 very light this year the tent will be closed to accompanying refreshment points. persons. They will have to wait outside in the family - Suitable shoes (trail running shoes) area. - The race bib must be visible and worn on the front. - Strollers and children are not recommended as the - Poles are allowed path space is narrow. - In case of bad weather, we strongly recommend you - To touch wild animals even if you want to help them choose your equipment accordingly. Conditions in the mountains can change rapidly. We strongly recommend technical clothing, long trousers, a hat or buff® to cover your head, long gloves. Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race www.maxi-race.org facebook.com/maxiracefrance XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019 instagram.com/maxi_race/

You will find the GPS track of your route from our website The height profile will be present on your bib, so there is no need to print this page XL-Race : Day 1 Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race www.maxi-race.org facebook.com/maxiracefrance XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019 instagram.com/maxi_race/

Access map & car parks MaXi-Village

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P1 Organisation Contrôle P Anti-dopage

Entrée Douches MaXi-Village

P Parkings Arrivée de Toutes les courses

P1 Parking à accès limité : Badge (Staff + Secours + Bénévoles + VIP + Média + eXposants)

------Attention pour Bus : Seulement sur réservation « inscrit sur votre dossard » ou Ticket (si il reste de la place) ------

Bus Départ Bus : Dimanche Marathon-Race à 03h55 Bus Départ Bus : Vendredi : Short-Race à 18h00 Samedi : R-Race 4 (Semnoz) à 03h30 - Fémina-Race à 7h00

Bus R-Race 4, le relayeur n°4 qui veut aller sur point de relais (Villard-Dessus). Montrer son dossard pour accéder au bus Bus Départ Bus : Samedi de 8h à 17h (voir horaire exact) : R-Race 4 (Villard-Dessus) Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race www.maxi-race.org facebook.com/maxiracefrance XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019 instagram.com/maxi_race/ Map of MaXi-Village Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race www.maxi-race.org facebook.com/maxiracefrance XL-Race - May 25 & 26, 2019 instagram.com/maxi_race/

Map of the Salle des fêtes de Doussard

Map of the refreshment point Day 2 - Villard Dessus