COAST TO COAST will start at 83 Islands Distillery (Port Vila) and finish at Saama village in the North of Efate Island.
RACES INFORMATION
Cross the Efate Ssland from South to North.
An unique and legendary race.
COAST TO COAST EFATE
approx. 35k
2000m D+
Individual
Man & Woman
Minimum age 18
What are the meeting times?
Runners are expected at the starting site at [coming soon] at the 83 Islands Distillery – Port vila, Efate.
How can I get to the start location of the race?
- By car
- By bus – We will organize free buses from one hotel in Port Vila (info coming soon) for international runners only.
How can I get back to the start location of the race?
- By car – if someone drive your car to the finish location of the race
- By bus – We will organize free buses to drive you back to the choosen hotel in Port Vila for all runners.
Car Park
Start
Only the organization’s buses are authorized to enter the village.
We are expecting 200 runners.
Two car parks are provided for you cars.
Parking sites will be indicated by assistants. Please follow their instructions.
Places are very limited, please organize carpooling.
Traffic will be temporarily interrupted when the races start.
We ask runners and car drivers to be extremely vigilant (near the Saama village) during all the event!
Finish
Only the organization’s buses are authorized to enter the village.
We are expecting 200 runners.
Two car parks are provided for you cars.
Parking sites will be indicated by assistants. Please follow their instructions.
Places are very limited, please organize carpooling.
Traffic will be temporarily interrupted when the races start.
We ask runners and car drivers to be extremely vigilant (near the Saama village) during all the event!
Buses
Check in and BIB distribution
You must collect your bibs and t-shirts before your race start! OR you may be disqualified.
See your team number
It will be possible to collect your bibs and t-shirts from [coming soon] am.
To facilitate the distribution of bibs and t-shirts, please remember your number.
It will be emailed to you few days before the race.
Start time
Please note that it is the responsibility of each team to ensure that they arrive at the start site on time with their bibs attached to the front of their chest.
Start time: [coming soon]
A briefing will be given at [coming soon] am.
The races will start at the scheduled time.
Any late teams will be automatically disqualified.
Equipment
[COMING SOON]
Race’s Progress
[COMING SOON]
Courses
The race is marked with orange paint and cloth tape.
At regular intervals, you will also find information posters informing you about your progress, according to the official map of your course.
Abandon / Disqualification
If you wish to abandon your course (permanently or by changing course), do so only at a checkpoint by giving your bib number to the controllers who will take the appropriate measures.
The disqualification of the team will be pronounced in the following cases:
- Absence of race number or race number not visible on the chest;
- Exchange of race number before or during the race, not in accordance with the organization;
- Not respecting the time barriers at CP;
- Taking a road that does not conform to the courses established by the organization;
- Non assistance to another runner
Security
Safety is everyone’s business.
By your behaviour during the event, you must make sure to maintain your own physical integrity by adopting a speed adapted to your aptitude and physical condition. The speed of a team is that of its slowest element; identify your partner’s abilities and place him or her in the lead in order to adopt the right speed.
Throughout the course, ProRescue staff will be present to provide first aid if necessary. They will be equipped with a radio and will be able to take the most appropriate measures for your situation.
If you need assistance:
- Stay on the road ;
- Identify with your map the nearest Prorescue point and try to get there ;
- Use your phone by calling : 555 3153
- Ask for assistance from another team ;
- Use your whistle to alert the teams around.
3 Promedical station will be at your disposal for this event:
- Start/Finish site;
- PC4
- PC5
Gregory (physiotherapist, osteopath, sport physiotherapist and manual therapist) will also be present at the Saama village before and after the race to help you (free of charge).
After Race
Free fruits will be available upon arrival.
K2 Kitchen will be present if you wish to eat.
Winning Prize & Prize-Giving Ceremony
- WOMAN & MAN
- First place: 80,000 VT
- Second place: 50,000 VT
- Third place: 25,000 VT
- Fourth place: 15,000 VT
- Fifth place: 10,000 VT
Results
The results will be published online and live as the finishers arrive.
Free wifi will be available provided by 3 Link Powered by Kacific
Race conditions
The race takes place in the jungle / bush on rough terrain: hilly, steep and muddy.
Some passages include small river crossings.
After Party
An after party is scheduled from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Banyan Bar in partnership with the 83 islands distillery.
