The Beach-X Challenge - RACE OPTIONS

INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE: 2.5km beach course

TEAM RELAY CHALLENGE: 4 x 2.5km beach course = 10km

Do this as a team of 2, 3, or 4 but know that its all one TEAM category.

There will be a chip exchange area where racers will be required to hand off and strap on the timing chip to the next team runner after each lap.

KIDS 1KM BEACH FUN RUN: Just a fun out and back run on the sand. Course features and challanges are absolutly optional.

Click here to view the beach run map. Basically, picture the set up as a 2.5km loop track with required features along the way.

SORRY – No dogs or strollers allowed in beach run events. Just runners.

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WHAT IS THE BEACH-X CHALLENGE COURSE?

Its a 100% beach event! Run on sand, in the water, carry sandbags, test your endurance. Its 15 -20 minutes of all out effort and fun... Just like any solid beach workout should be!

We have set up a 2.5km looped course on the Burlington Beach.  Not only does this provide a very spectator friendly set-up, it also allows for the participants to know exactly where they stand in the race. Along the course, you will come accross sections which require you to run in deep soft sand, run in knee deep water, carry sand bags, crawl under netting, and a few other suprises.

In designing all our 'features' along the course, we've done our best to use the natural features of the beach to incorporate an obstical component to this race.

Teams - represent your club, your gym, or yourselves and gain bragging rights for an entire year.

Individuals - be the fastest on the course on the day!

Kids - have fun!!

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*Sorry, no t-shirt included past this point!

Note:

• T-shirts are for the Adult races. Kids Fun Run participants will be getting a 'Loot Bag' from Foot Tools at the finish line as their race day gift
• Prices above do not include HST or the on-line registration fee
• On-line registration will close Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11:59pm
• Day-of registration will be available by cash or cheque only. Please add on $10 for day-of registration

• Shoes are optional in all beach run races but at your own risk.
• Age categories are determined by your age as of December 31st 2012
• For the INDIVIDUAL and TEAM RELAY CHALLANGE, you must be no less than 18 years old
• For the KIDS FUN RUN, we will be accepting ages 10 and under.
• All awards are based on gun time NOT chip time
• The looped course runs in a clockwise direction with the out on the shoreline of the beach and the return on the high side of the beach.  All participants must run the beach course as laid out in order to keep a safe flow of runners.  Any one caught running off the “track” will be required to discontinue the run immediately and without refund.
• If you do not wish to complete a specific feature of the course, you must first hand over your timing chip to a race volunteer, before continuing on. This, in essence, has taken you out of the official race for awards.
• The cousre must be run in the order that it is layed out.
• For the KIDS FUN RUN, parents are most welcome to run with their kids. As this is a fun run, there will be no timing and therefore, no timing chips. Kids are most welcome to choose to do the cargo net crawl and sand dune run but can also bypass those features as they wish.
• The INDIVIDUAL challenge is timed and awarded on an individual basis, however, please feel free to participate with a friend or group of friends.
• The TEAM RELAY CHALLENGE is run one team member per 2.5km loop at a time. 
• Relay exchange is made in a designated area next to the Start/Finish Area. 
• An exchange of timing chip MUST occure from one team member to another team member after every 2.5km loop. 
• One team member can run multiple loops, BUT cannot do so consecutively.  They must exchange with another team member for no less than one round before being eligible to run another lap. 
• Finishing time will be based on total 10km time at the conclusion of the 4th 2.5km lap.

Race Entry Refund Policy

Refunds are for medical reasons only: 75% refunded 4 weeks prior to race, 50% refunded 2 weeks prior to race. Absolutely no refunds for any reason within 2 weeks of any race. No refunds for switching race distance but you will be allowed to switch. No refunds if event is cancelled due to inclement weather.

1. The INDIVIDUAL COURSE run will have awards for 39 and under, 40 and over for both male and female as well as overall male and female Example male 39 and under, male 40 and over
2. TEAM CHALLENGE Relays will be awarded as top 3 overall,
3. KIDS FUN RUN - every child well recieve a participant medallion as well as a 'Loot Bag' from Foot Tools when crossing the finish line.