Heroes Obstacle Race Lähte 2023

Additional information

Time

Sunday, August 6th 2023

Location

The competition center is located next to the Lähte Sportshall – google maps link!

Parking

Parking is free. Please follow the instructions of traffic controllers in the race centre.

Schedule

9:30 Handing out start materials and registration for children’s races begins
10:30 Start for the Estonian Championship group (numbers 400-450)
10:40 1st start for the short course (numbers 500-575)
10:50 2nd start for the short course (numbers 576+)
11:30 Children’s run, 1st age group – up to age 6 years (included) ~300m
11:40 Children’s, run 2nd age group – age 7-10 years (included) ~650m
11:50 Children’s run, 3rd age group – age 11-14 years (included) ~1km
12:00 Award ceremony for the Estonian Championship and the short course
12:30 1st start for the main course (numbers 1-75)
12:40 2nd start for the main course (numbers 76-150)
12:50 3rd start for the main course (numbers 151-225)
13:00 4rd start for the main course (numbers 226-300)
13:10 5th start for the main course (numbers 301+)
13:30 Award ceremony for the main course (approx.)

Children’s run

Children’s run will take place in three different age groups and they are for free! Children until the age of 6 (included) ~300m, ages 7-10 (included) ~650m and children up to age 14 (included) ~1km. The registration for children’s run opens at 9:30 AM in the event centre.

There will not be an awarding ceremony for kids, everyone will receive a diploma. The number is adhesive but it can also be attached with safety pins. Children’s feet and hands may get dirty on the course, but all obstacles are safe and take children’s age into consideration. We kindly ask parents not to run on the course with children (only if it’s really necessary) so children could get a great experience all by themselves!

Before the start

Starting materials will be given to you at the event centre. You will also receive Heroes Obstacle Race T-shirt, if you ordered one. To receive your materials faster, we recommend you to check your starting number from the starting protocol and tell it to the person who hands out materials!

STARTING PROTOCOL

You will receive a number vest and a chip for timing. It is obligatory to wear the number on top of your clothes during the whole race. Please return the number vest and timing chip after the race!

You can also register at the event centre until 9:30 AM! Paying only in cash! To register any changes (switching the starting group, not participating, replacing somebody), please notify the people who hand out starting materials until 12:00 AM! We will not accept any changes later. On the day of the competition and the day before it (Saturday-Sunday), the fee for changes is 5€ + the difference in participation fees.

Distances and courses

The length of the main course is approximately 8 km. There are natural and built obstacles on the course. The distance of the short course is approximately 4,5 km. The course is marked with arrows, ribbon and referees. To maintain obstacles in good health, it’s forbidden to use shoes with spikes.

MAP OF THE TRACK!

Obstacles

Some of the obstacles may be difficult (i.e plank walls) especially for women and shorter people. That is why we call up participants to help your co-participants and if needed, ask for help!

If you can not pass the obstacle you need to do burpees or push-ups. There are also obstacles in the water and water may be over your head. If you do not feel comfortable doing it then you can choose to do burpees/push-ups instead. Some of the obstacles have fast and slow course. Fast course is tougher yet shorter. Slow course is easier to pass, but it may take more time or there will be an extra obstacle (i.e crawling). We really recommend to at least try the obstacle before choosing the alternative way. The course is tough. In order to maintain good feeling and to enjoy the race, we recommend to start out slowly! If there is a queue or you can not pass a participant on a narrow way, please remain calm and polite. Ask the way nicely when it is possible to pass.

Safety 

All participants take part on their own risk! Obstacles are built so that they would be challenging yet safe for the participants. There is medical service in the race centre, who will help you in case of injuries.

Registration

Register at: https://eventor.ee/vagilase-lahte23

Registration for the entire series: https://eventor.ee/vagilase-sari23

Registration to events separately: IBAN: EE472200221061466747 Swedbank, MTÜ Seiklushunt Explanation field: competitor’s name/Vägilase Jooks Narva (i.e. Muda Juhan/Vägilase Jooks Narva)

NB! If you want to pay by invoice, please do not pay with the payment link in the registration environment. Send this request to dora@seiklushunt.ee and then pay with a separate transfer based on the invoice!

*People under 20 years old (incl.) can use a 30% discount on participation fee, using a discount code “SHNOOR” and seniors from 60 years old. (incl.) can use the same discount applying a code “SHSEENIOR”. *Register at least 4 people at the same time and use discount code “TIIM20” in the registration environment to receive a -20% discount for your group. The group discount is valid until the end of the third round of registration!

Re-registration and changes

It is possible to change distances and participators names in the registration environment until the end of the III registration round. You can re-register from a longer distance to a shorter distance for free of charge. It is also free to change a participators at the same distance. The difference in participation fee must be paid when registering for a longer distance or in the case of an invalid discount (e.g. an adult participates instead of a young person).

In the last round of registration, changes can only be made by contacting the organizer (sekretariaat@seiklushunt.ee). On the day of the competition and the day before it (Saturday-Sunday), the fee for changes (re-registration, change of distance, change of starting group) is 5€ + the difference in participation fees.

Start and finish

Start takes place in different groups, approximately 75 people in one group.

Starting groups are formed taking former race results into consideration. Organizers place stronger runners in the first group. If there is any problems or questions about the starting group please write sekretariaat@seiklushunt.ee. Changing the starting group on Friday-Saturday is only possible for an additional fee (5€). The Estonian Championship runners start from a separate starting group but their time is also counted in the general calculation!

At the finish everyone will receive a medal and Värska water.

Showers and catering

You can wash yourself after the race ONLY IN “MAADLUSMAJA” (little blue house). There are toilets in the building and also outside. IT IS OBLIGATORY TO WASH OFF MOST OF THE DIRT WITH THE HOSES NEXT TO THE MAADLUSMAJA! Otherwise there will be problems with the pipes in the washing rooms. We ask everyone to take off their dirty shoes and socks before entering the hall.

Every participant can eat in the event centre for free. Catering takes place with your personal dishes or you can get reusable dishes from us!

Luggage storage

Car keys, bags and other personal stuff can be left at the luggage storage which is in the event centre.

First aid

There is medical service in the race centre, who will help in case of injuries.

Team scoring

In addition to individual scoring, there is also team scoring. Team can consist of up to 5 people, minimum is 3. Team’s three fastest times are summed up and according to the grand total we award the first three teams. Register your team here!

It is also possible to register your team on-site until 12.00 AM!

Awarding

Organizers award the first three in every class. There is also a chance for everybody to win different prizes from our supporters! For the sake of fair play and the clarity of the competition, the winners of the competition (those who reach the podium) will be determined only among the participants who started from the 1st starting group! This clause does not apply to team scoring! Awards are from Veski Mati, Spordipood Duncan.ee, Värska Originaal, HoneyPower.

Race classes

By making a registration and paying the entry fee, the participant agrees:

• with the instructions and conditions set by the organizer;
• that his/her personal data is used in accordance with Estonian laws and regulations;
• that the organizer will send information e-mails;
• that photographs may be taken of him/her at the event;
• that he/she is well trained and healthy to participate in the sport event.

Rights of the organizer

• The organizer has the right to make changes in the additional information that will be available at the beginning of the competition week.
• The organizer has the right to disqualify any participants who do not follow the instructions and regulations of the competition.
• The organizer has the right to use photos and videos taken during the event for its promotional use.
• If the event is cancelled due to conditions not caused by the organizer (Force Majeure), the participation fees will not be refunded.
• If a registered person is not present, the participation fee will not be refunded.
• Questions which can not be solved based on this guide will be resolved on an ongoing basis by the organizer.