AOR - Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance and how many obstacles? It will be a 5K run on sand dunes with 20 obstacles throughout the course for the adult's race while the kid's race will be 1.5K with 10 obstacles.

What are the race categories? We will have Elite and Age Groups for both competitive heats while the Open heat and Kid's Race are non-competitive categories.

Can I skip an obstacle? Is there a penalty? Competitive racers must complete all obstacles otherwise, they will be given a 30-burpee penalty.  Competitive racers should never receive any assistance from other racer and/or marshalls/volunteers (please refer to the general race rules below). While we discourage for racers to skip obstacles, non-competitive racers can receive or help other non-competitive racer. Burpee penalty can be shared when running with a team.

How to do burpees? You can check on how to do the proper burpee HERE.

What kinds of obstacles will I see at the race? We're here to get you out of your comfort zone. Expect that it will be a series test of strength that involves lifting, hanging, pulling, pushing, and climbing. We will do our best to release a race map before race day.

Is there an age limit or minimum age to participate? You should be at least 14 years old by race day to enter the adult's race while a kid should be at least 7 years old by race day up to 13 years old to participate the kid's race. Additional waiver will be given and needed from a racer who is under 18 years old on the day of the race.

Can I run with someone else or with a team? Yes, you can run with someone else or with a team however, your running partner or your team should be all registered in the Open category.

Can I run with my child? Yes, only a parent or a guardian is only allowed to run with a child in the Kid's race.

How and when can I receive my registration entitlements? Your race BIB, timing gear, etc. will be collected on the day of the race. Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before your start time time.

What will I receive on race day? You will be given a finisher's shirt and medal upon crossing the finish line. Racers who are unable to finish the race and/or disqualified will NOT be given any finisher's shirt and medal. Please refer to the race guidelines below.

Will there be parking? Yes, there will be a limited parking at the venue and it will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please follow the parking signages and/or instructions from the traffic marshalls.

Will there be bag drop/bag check? Unfortunately, we will not be offering bag drop/bag check on the day so please don't bring any valuable things.

Will there be water stations? Yes, we will have water stations throughout the course, but we'd recommend you to bring a hydration with you at least 250 ml of water.

Will there be shower area? Unfortunately, we will not have any shower on site.

Do you offer refunds? Unfortunately, we don't issue any refunds.

Can I transfer my race entry to someone else or to a future event? Unfortunately, you can't transfer your entry to another event at this time however, you may request to transfer your entry to someone else with a P300 admin fee by emailing us at amiananocr@gmail.com at least a week prior to the event.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

What To Bring

1. Valid ID/School ID for students/minors
2. Racer entry email  confirmation (printed or saved to your phone)
3. Towel, sunscreen, bag, & extra (dry) clothes, and extra pair of shoes/slippers
4. Athlete should wear comfortable dry fit, race attire, bring hydration and personal emergency kit.
5. We recommend athletes to wear a pair of trail running shoes and running gaiters.

What Not To Bring

Your unpleasant attitude - leave those elsewhere! We hope to promote a positive community where everyone can come together and have fun!

GENERAL RACE RULES

1. The athlete should wear their race headbands (BIB) all the time during the race proper for identification, loss or failure to wear of race band before finishing the race would mean disqualification (DQ).
2. Athletes must make an attempt to complete all obstacles with all honesty and may attempt only one time. Failure to do so, the athlete must complete a penalty of 30 correct burpees. Failure to complete the obstacle or penalty will result to DISQUALIFICATION (DQ). This rule is strict compliance for ELITE and AGE GROUP participants. For Open Categories, athletes can give assistance to fellow athletes or get help from other athletes, except for specified mandatory obstacles.
3. Athletes finishing with the same time, shall be ranked by the number of obstacles completed. In the event the time and number of obstacles is equal, there shall be a tie.
4. Any failure to complete an obstacle, whether intentionally or not, will require completion of a 30-burpee penalty.
5. Race Marshalls/ Officials are allowed to assess penalties, even if the infringement is not listed, if the Race Marshall deems an unfair advantage has been gained or if a dangerous situation has been created.
6. CUT OFF TIME is 1PM. Athletes that are on race course after 1PM will be removed from the race course and will NOT receive a finisher shirt and medal.
7. All disputes, both Elite and Age Group heats, should be raised to the Race Director at least an hour before the awarding. Ranks after the fact will be considered final and irrevocable.