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2014 The North Face 100 – Hong Kong. Preparing for Hong Kong’s most challenging and beautiful race. Rundown. Race Course updated information by Keith Noyes How to avoid injury by Alain Chu Experience Sharing by Stone Tsang. Race Course updated information by Keith Noyes.
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2014 The North Face 100 – Hong Kong Preparing for Hong Kong’s most challenging and beautiful race.
Rundown • Race Course updated information by Keith Noyes • How to avoid injury by Alain Chu • Experience Sharing by Stone Tsang
2014 The North Face 100 Hong Kong EVENT DETAILS • Event Date : Dec 13-14, 2014 • Categories : 50km and 100km • Event Venues : Tai Mei Tuk • Participants : Maximum 1200 for 2 categories
Start and Finish and Drop Bag • HKFYG Tai Mei Tuk Outdoor Activities Centre • Prize Presentation • Food and Drinks • Photo Area • Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel • Drop Bag and • Luggage Storage • Hot Shower
CP7 Sze Lok Yuen
Important race rules • No outside aid other than at checkpoints • 100% self-propelled even if part of a team (team qualification) • No short cutting • No littering • No support vehicles at CP9 • Use of trekking poles • Cut off times • Mandatory equipment
Support team meet up • Individual race, but having support can help • CPs that provide easy access • Support limited to checkpoints only • No pacing • No providing of food/drinks outside the CP area
Important dates and times • Number bib pick up dates and location • K11 Store • Shop 205, K11 Art mall, TsimShaTsui • 50km, 100km - 2014.12.10-12 (3 days) Remarks: • Final collection date will be announced in our website and by email.
Important dates and times • Race morning run down • Arrival time – 6:45 a.m. • Bag and drop bag check – 6:45 a.m. • Race start – 8:00 a.m. • Post race • HKFYG Tai Mei Tuk Outdoor Activities Centre • Food and Drink, Awards ceremony, Photo Area • Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel – Showers
Equipment • Mandatory equipment and equipment checks • Rain Jacket • Mobile phone (with HK reception) • Headlamps/Torches • 100KM - Two Headlamps/torches (with replacement batteries) • 50KM – One headlamps/torches (with replacement batteries) • Whistle • At least 0.5 liters of water or sports drink(water bladder or water bottles) at start point • At least 300 calories worth of energy bars / food portions at start point • Race Bib • Emergency contact card (provided by race organizer)
Equipment • Recommended equipment • Warm cap or hat • Extra clothing/shoes • Extra pair of socks • Sunglasses • Sun block or Sun Screen • Trekking poles • Adhesive elastic band for making a bandage or a strapping • Personal cup or tumbler • Some cash/ Octopus Card • Use of the CP 4 drop bag
THANK YOU For more information: The North Face 100 – Hong Kong 2014 http://www.thenorthface100.com/race/en/index.php