2019, The
Fierce Minds
Edition
Mandatory Equipment
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Back Pack (to carry a minimum of 2L of water)
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Survival blanket
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Whistle
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Lighter
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Torch (head torch or equivalent)
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Passport / ID card
Date: Saturday 28 September 2019
Time: 07:00am (Tunisia Time / GMT+1)
Place: Ong Jmel / Mos Espa - Tozeur
Distance: 100km (distance may vary)
Category: Ultra Long Distance Desert Race
Stages: Single Stage Race / 20h limit
Terrain: Salt lake, soft sand, dried river beds
Time Limit: 20hours (cut off times for Check Points will apply)
Weather Conditions: Expect hot dry weather (mid 30s C at that time of year)
Number of Check Points: 5
Number of participants: 300 runners
Current record: Mohamed El Morabity (Men, 2017, 08:48:11), Elisabet Barnes (Women, 2018, 10:12:12)
Registrations open: 05 November 2018
Registrations close: 05 August 2019
Prices: EUR 395. Package include race entry fees, ground transport and full accommodation and meals throughout the stay.
Friends & Family: absolutely welcome! They would benefit from the same transport, accommodation, hospitality and meals package. On race day, they will have the advantage to follow the race as well as go on a discovery tour in the Sahara!
Prize Money: Women: #1 EUR 3000, #2 EUR 1500, #3 EUR 500
Men: #1 EUR 3000, #2 EUR 1500, #3 EUR 500.
Trophies: for top 3 winners of each category of males and females, as well as Best over 50s male and female.
Race Presentation
During the Race Organisers will offer:
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Ground transportation from Hotel to starting line and back
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Water throughout the track (30L per runner)
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Basic food and drinks at Check Points
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Medical assistance at each Check Points and on race path in emergency
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Option to leave a small bag at the start
Thu 26 Sep
11.00am-3.00pm Buses depart from Tunis-Carthage Airport to Tozeur
6.00pm-09.00pm Expected arrival time in Tozeur
07.00pm Dinner buffet opens
Fri 27 Sep
05.00am Breakfast buffet opens
09.00am Race numbers and packs distribution
10.30am Mandatory Race Briefing
12.30pm Lunch is served
07.00pm Dinner buffet opens
Sat 28 Sep
04.00am Breakfast buffet opens
05.30am Buses depart to starting line
07.00am Race Starts
Sun 29 Sep
03.00am Race Finishes / Last bus departs
04.00am Breakfast buffet opens
10.00am Closing Ceremony starts
11.30am Cocktail reception
12.00pm Last Bus departs to Tunis
6.00pm-7.00pm Expected arrival time in Tunis
Race Pack
What is
included
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Race entry fees
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Race goodies including T-shirt, sport bag and cap, wristband
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Race insurance
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Tracking device (to be returned to organisers after the race)
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Salt tablets + Energy Bars
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Finisher Medal and Certificate (for finishers)
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Full 3 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel in Tozeur (double room sharing)
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Meals (buffet) during your hotel stay (beverage not included)
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Ground transportation Tunis-Tozeur-Tunis by bus (private car hires available on request)
Family and friends would benefit from the same transport, accommodation, hospitality and meals package.
On race day, they will have the advantage to follow the race as well as go on a discovery tour in the Sahara!
