*Minimum age: 10 years old.
**Children between 10 years & 14 years old must be under the supervision of an adult.
RACES INFORMATION
Three Races to make everyone Happy!
ELITE
approx. 19k
800m D+
Individuals Only
Minimum age 18
CHALLENGER
approx. 12k
550m D+
Individuals Only
Minimum age 16
FAMILY
approx. 6k
150m D+
Team of Two
Man, Woman or Mixed
Minimum age 10
Where is the meeting point for the race start?
Le Trail Pacific Energy Havannah will take place at Havannah Area in the North of Efate Island.
What are the meeting times at Havannah?
Family (6 km) runners are expected at the main starting site from 8.00 am at Havannah Area in the North of Efate Island (24 km, 40 mins from Port-Vila).
Challenger (12 km) runners are expected at the main starting site from 7.00 am at Havannah Area in the North of Efate Island (24 km, 40 mins from Port-Vila).
Elite (19 km) runners are expected at the main starting site from 7.30 am at Havannah Area in the North of Efate Island (24 km, 40 mins from Port-Vila).
How can I get to the race location?
- By car – Places are very limited, please organize carpooling.
- By bus – We will organize buses from Port Vila for an additional cost of 500 vatu per person
Car Park
Only the organization’s buses are authorized to enter the race start line area in Havannah.
We are expecting around 691 persons.
Car parks are available but limited 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 race location) through out the whole event!
Buses
Buses will be organized for people who ticked yes for transport from Port Vila for an additional cost of 500 vatu per person .
Check in and BIB distribution
You must collect your bibs before your race starts!
See your bib number
* OR you may be disqualified.
It will be possible to collect your bibs and t-shirts from 7:00 am.
* To facilitate the distribution of bibs and t-shirts, please remember your bib number.
* Lists by race will also be posted at the race location on D-Day.
It is not mandatory to wear the official T-shirt.
Race Start times
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.
- ELITE (approx. 19k) – 8:15 am
- CHALLENGER (approx. 12k) – 8:15 am
- FAMILY (approx. 6k) – 9:00 am
A briefing will be given for the 12 km & 19 km races at 7.50 am.
A briefing will be given for the 6 km races at 8.30 am.
The races will start at the scheduled time.
Any late teams will be automatically disqualified.
Equipment
Please note that no water, food or equipment will be present at the different checkpoints of the race.
There will be no water bottle distribution!
You must bring your own bottles.
Equipment suitable for walking/running in the wilderness and self-sufficiency is therefore essential:
- A pair of walking/sport shoes (flip-flops are not allowed).
- A bag containing at least 2 Liters of water.
- Food to sustain your effort for a period of 3 to 7 hours.
- A 40 cm long strapping.
- 1 charged telephone for the team.
- 1 whistle for each team member.
- The map of your course (to be printed by yourself).
It is recommended to have your legs covered (pants, high socks, tights, …), a hat, a pair of gloves.
The organization reserves the right to check the conformity of the equipment of each runner, and, if necessary, can decide to prohibit the departure or to disqualify a team not having the required material.
Race’s Progress
Courses
The 3 courses are marked with pink 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.
⚠️ CAUTION!
For Family : This is NOT a race but a scenic walk along and across the river. Due to the uneven terrain and potentially slippery rocks, we strongly recommend all participants exercise caution when navigating the water and rocks. You have 1 checkpoint on the family track.
Please avoid rushing, assist one another, and respect everyone’s pace to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Considering the number of competitors, the track starts with a 1 km loop along the road to stretch the group before entering the bush along the river.
The track is generally flat, but with sections of short but very steep climbs and descents, so be careful! Stay with your team partner AT ALL TIME, especially with a kid. You’ll be stopped at the checkpoint if you are alone.
For Challenger : You follows the same track than Elite Race, without the first 7 km. 2 checkpoints along the track : the first named “checkpoint 3 Elite/Challenger” the second named “checkpoint 1/4 Elite/Challenger. The course is generally flat but there are short, but very steep and slippery sections of ascents and descents, so be careful! The last 3 kilometers are a very technical descent, so be careful !
Challenger Trail is situated in the beautiful bush of Vanuatu, with well-marked tracks. Please be mindful of branches and roots protruding from the soil. The end of the trail follows the same path of the Elite track and features some challenging downhill sections.
The notorious “Big Hill” is the first downhill segment and should be navigated carefully to avoid slipping. After Big Hill, participants will traverse a dry river creek with potentially slippery and unstable rocks. Finally, there is a long 2 km downhill stretch to the end of the trail.
We encourage participants to look out for each other and proceed with caution to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
The first Elite will catch up the last Challenger : please, let them pass !
For Elite : 500 meters after the start of the race, The notorious “Big Hill” climbs steeply for 2 km to checkpoint 1. Make sure you warm up before the start and be patient, there’s still a long way to go. You’ll use this section again, this time downhill, to finish the race.
Time limit at checkpoint 2 : start time + 2 hours (i.e. 10.15 am).
After this time, return to the start by bus.
Time limit at checkpoint 3 : start time + 4 hours (i.e. 12.15 pm).
After this time, walk back to PC2 and the bus after.
Please be mindful of branches and roots protruding from the soil. The end of the trail follows the same path of the Elite track and features some challenging downhill sections.
You will start seeing Challenger runners after Checkpoint 2. If you want to overtake competitors, be polite, patient and don’t push them!
Towards the end of your race you will be back at the notorious “Big Hill” as the first downhill segment and should be navigated carefully to avoid slipping. After Big Hill, participants will traverse a dry river creek with potentially slippery and unstable rocks. Finally, there is a long 2 km downhill stretch to the end of the trail.
Withdrawal / 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 runner 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 CP2 and CP3;
* Taking a road that does not conform to the courses established by the organization;
* Non assistance to another team
Security
🚨 SECURITY
Safety is everyone’s business.
By your behavior 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, VMF 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 race track ;
* Identify with your map the nearest VMF point and try to get there ;
* Use your phone by calling : 7735801 / 7779097
* Ask for assistance from another team ;
* Use your whistle to alert the teams around ;
🚑 1 ProMedical station will be at your disposal for this event:
* Located at Start line of 12 km race / PC2 of 19 km Race
👨⚕️ 1 Doctor (Dr Trelly) from Vanuatu Private Hospital (VPH) at the start/finish site.
Gregory – Specialist Physiotherapist (physiotherapist, osteopath, sport physiotherapist and manual therapist) will also be present at the start at havannah before and after the race to help you (free of charge).
After Race
Ta’tacos will be present to sell burgers & fries if you wish to eat.
Hot Dogs & Soft Drinks will be on sale as well.
Winning Prize & Prize-Giving Ceremony
A prize-giving ceremony is planned on the finish site of the 3 races at 12.30pm for Family team and Individual runners.
ELITE
1st place – 20,000 vatu
2nd place – 10,000 vatu
3th place – 5,000 vatu
CHALLENGER
1st place – 15,000 vatu
2nd place – 7,5000 vatu
3th place – 2,500 vatu
FAMILY
1st place – Trophy
2nd place – Trophy
3th place – Trophy
Results
The results will be published online.
After Party
TBA
