This email contains information key to the SUUNTO FTGR SUMMITS this weekend (24/11).
SUUNTO FTGR SUMMITS 2018
Pre-Race Email
Dear GreenRacers,
Thank you all for registering for SUUNTO FTGR Summits 2018. We can't wait to bring a little bit of Japan to Hong Kong!
Information and scheduling surrounding SUUNTO FTGR Summits 2018 can be foundhere. Please ensure you check this link!
1. RACEPACK COLLECTION DETAILS
* If runners can’t make it to Gone Running on the designated collection dates, please proceed to the “Racepack Collection” tent at the Start on 24 Nov (Sat). Please arrive at least 45 - 60 mins before start time to collect your racepack.
Discounts and Special Offers from ourGreen Partners *New! All timing chips/bands will be issued on RACE DAY ONLY. ** For those who completed registration and order form before 22 Oct.
2. PRE-RACE BRIEFING There will also be a Pre-Race Briefing on 22 November at Gone Running. Come join us at 7:15PM to get more information about the course, including tips from the pros!
24 November 2018 50KM Solo & Triple - Wave 1: 6:00am 27KM Solo & Triple - Wave 2: 6:15am 17KM Solo & Triple - Wave 3: 8:30am
*Starting and Cut-off times subject to change for each category.
*All runners will be notified of changes by email at least 48 hours prior to event date.
Competitors from all categories must cross the finish line by the following set times: 50KM: 11:30PM (average pace: 21 min/km) 27KM: 7:45PM (average pace: 30 min/km) 17KM: 5:00PM (average pace: 30 min/km)
6. COURSE MARKING Please note the course markings! All courses will be marked with category-specific coloured ribbons and directional signs:
50KM = Pink GreenRace Flagging and Directional Signs 27KM = Orange GreenRace Flagging and Directional Signs 17KM = Green GreenRace Flagging and Directional Signs Directional signs will be used at major junctions.
Course marshals will also be located at junctions and course divergences.
7. GETTING THERE
Shuttle Bus Service
Find the shuttle bus service details here: https://f.tgr.run/bus/ If you'd like to purchase a shuttle bus ticket:
Read the shuttle bus details page
Choose a shuttle bus pick-up location
Click the "purchase additional tickets" button to pay
Let us know the pick-up location you chose in the "notes" section.
GreenRide Share
Please share a GreenRide to get to the shuttle bus pickup location or share a ride directly to the event. Please note, a special permit is required to drive in Lantau! If you don't have this permit, consider trying our Shuttle Bus service above! Or visit our website to join the WhatsApp groups and find someone who does: https://thegreenrace.hk/rideshare/.
8. TIMING AND RESULTS The SUUNTO FTGR Summits 2018 podium finishers will be updated here:https://f.tgr.run/results/.
9. PRIZES Please collect your prizes on race day: https://f.tgr.run/results/. New! We will be donating any prizes* unclaimed on race day to local charities, details of which will be announced publicly post-race day.
Please stay a while after the race! We’ll have plenty of great food and cold beverages. *Excluding e-prizes
10. BAG DROP A bag drop service will be provided for your convenience to be deposited at the Start and collected at the Finish.
12. COME PREPARED While we have plenty of water, electrolytes and fruit at this event, please note that we will have no water at the starting line! Please ensure you arrive to the event prepared. Please ensure you fill up your hydration pack at CPs and ensure you get enough calories / electrolytes to help get you through to the next CP or FINISH.
14. RULES AND REGULATIONS Rules and regulations can be found HERE. All Green Race rules and regulations apply on race day.
15. HELP HK Many runners have decided to opt out, preferring instead to donate to Help HK!
Approximately 30% of runners opt out of racepack extras! Runners decide where these opt out funds go - Don't miss out on having your say!
17. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Critical Emergency: 999
Ambulance: +852 2735 3355 FTGR – EMERGENCY RACE DAY ASSISTANCE*:
*Available on event day only.
English: +852 9163 3306
Cantonese 廣東話: +852 9173 4477
18. SHOE DONATION Calling all trail running shoes aspiring for new life on the trails of Nepal! Please consider bringing your good-condition trail running shoe donations to racepack collection or to the race start, where Exchange and Empower's all-girls team will be on site to collect and carry them to some new feet in Nepal!
Again, to all participants, thank you for joining us at TheGreenRace!
Another email will follow with a little more information 24 hours prior to the race.
We very much look forward to seeing you on Saturday the 24th of November!
Our sponsors have been as instrumental as ever with their provision of support for the Immortals GreenRace! Check out our partner benefits here, including 20% off at Joint Dynamics and 15% off at Gone Running* for all registrants!
