OBJECTIVE

The greatest joy of life is the ability to overcome obstacles to achieve one’s goals both emotionally, and physically. Therefore, we invite you to challenge yourself – test the physical and emotional endurance of your body in MADNESS RACE 4km or MADNESS RACE 6km distance.

This year we have also not forgotten about kids aged from 7 to 13 – MADNESS RACE KIDS 1km distance.

ORGANIZERS

The obstacle race, hereinafter – MADNESS RACE, is organised by the sports club “MyFitness”.

COMPETITION TIME AND VENUE

• Venue – southern part of Lucavsala.
• Date – 5 September 2021.
• First start time – 11:00.
• Receiving of starting numbers in the tent will start at 09:30.

DISTANCES

• MADNESS RACE is organised on meadow lawn.
• 3 different distances:
  • MADNESS RACE 4km distance (with time control);
  • MADNESS RACE 6km distance (with time control);
  • MADNESS RACE KIDS 1km distance (without time control);

COURSE

• The course will be located in the southern part of Lucavsala.
• Mainly lawn, as well as light and/or dark sand.
• Signs are placed after every 500m along the course, indicating the covered distance.
• There will be referees in reflective vests along the course, who will cheer up and inform, how to overcome each specific obstacle, if a runner will have any questions, and also will help to get to the medical assistance team, if such will be required.
• Throughout the course, on or near obstacles signs with arrows will be placed to indicate, how each obstacle has to be overcome (over, under, sideways, through, etc.).
• Two water stations will be available during the 4km race.
• Three water stations will be available during the 6km race.

TYPES OF PARTICIPATION

• In MADNESS RACE 4km and MADNESS RACE 6km distances, one can participate in an individual or team race.
• One participant can run as a team participant OR as an individual runner.
• MADNESS RACE KIDS is a duo race – a child together with one of the parents, a relative or guardian, who has reached the age of majority.

AGE GROUPS

• All distances are divided into two categories – women results and men results.

MADNESS RACE 4km

• Participation is allowed from 14 years of age.
• Distance length – 4km.
• One lap with twists and turns and approximately 30 obstacles has to be completed.
• Obstacles have different grades of difficulty.

MADNESS RACE 6km

• Participation is allowed from 16 years of age.
• Distance length – 6km.
• One basic 4km lap with twists and turns + 2km additional stage with more difficult obstacles have to be completed.
• Physically more difficult obstacles will have to be overcome during the +2km stage of the course.

MADNESS RACE KIDS

• Participation is allowed from 7 to 13 years of age.
• Distance length – 1km.
• Each participant completes the course in a duo with one of the parents, a relative or guardian, who has reached the age of majority.

PARTICIPATION OF MINORS IN THE EVENT (from 7 to 17 years of age)

• A participant, who is younger than 18 years of age, can participate in MADNESS RACE only having a signed permission of parents. *The form of permission of parents can be downloaded HERE.
• Participants from 14 to 17 years of age can participate in MADNESS RACE 4km.
• Participants from 16 to 17 years of age can participate in MADNESS RACE 6km.
• Participants from 14 years of age complete races without assistance of adult / responsible person.
• Participants from 7 to 13 years of age are allowed to participate only in MADNESS RACE KIDS.
• Participants from 7 to 13 years of age are allowed to complete MADNESS RACE KIDS only when supervised by an adult person on the course. The responsible person has to be physically on the course alongside the minor runner.
• The distance between the minor person and the participant’s representative shall not exceed 2m.

TEAM

• A team shall consist of 3 participants.
• A team structure can be as follows: 2 women and 1 man; 2 men and 1 woman; 3 women; 3 men.
• All teams will compete in one category.
• A team shall be registered by 1 person completing the form at any MyFitness club on site OR completing the FORM electronically (available on the registration page) and sending it to events@myfitness.lv
• The team result will be counted, based on the result of the weakest team participant.
• We recommend all team participants to finish together.

STARTING ORDER

• The order of races:  
  • MADNESS RACE 6km individual races;
  • MADNESS RACE 4km individual races;
  • MADNESS RACE 6km team race;
  • MADNESS RACE 4km team race;
  • MADNESS RACE KIDS starting from 11.00 until all participants complete the race (separate course).
• Each participant of individual races, as well as team races, will be assigned own start time.
• A participant shall start the race at the start time received previously in e-mail.
• Participants will receive their start times two weeks before the obstacle race.
• Participants, who will register less then two weeks before the race, will receive their start time within 48h.
• The first race will start at 11.00.
• Starts will be given after every 5min.
• 15 participants will start the race simultaneously at one start time.

RUNNERS NUMBERS

• Participants will receive their starting numbers on the day of the race in the Registration Tent, presenting an identity document (Passport or ID Card).
• Each participant will sign at receiving own starting number.
• The starting number has to be taken out not later than 30 minutes before own start time.
• Participants have to affix their starting number with safety pins on the chest (safety pins will be attached to the starting number and, if necessary, additional safety pins will be available in the Registration Tent).
• During the race, each participant has to check own starting number to avoid losing it.
• In case of losing the starting number, the participant will be disqualified.
• FOR TEAMS – all team participants shall have their starting numbers attached on the chest at the finish. If at least one team participant has lost the starting number, the team is disqualified.

BY AFFIXING OWN SIGNATURE THE PARTICIPANT CERTIFIES THAT HE/SHE:

• Participates in the race of own free will, being aware of and understanding possible risks related to participation;
• Undertakes not to raise any complaints against the race organizers in case of possible injuries, arising as a result of the participant’s fault, underestimating of circumstances, or overload;
• Is informed about the procedure and conditions of the participation fee;
• Agrees to provide own personal data for processing to “MyFitness” SIA for the purpose of organisation, ensuring and maintenance of the event;
• Has given consent to receive to the indicated e-mail address and phone number any documentation and information related to “MYFITNESS MADNESS RACE”.

PUBLICITY AND PRIVACY

• Photos will be taken and videos will be shot during the race and the event.
• By registering for the race, participants confirm that the organizers are entitled to process and use for public relations and advertising purposes any photos taken and video materials shot during the race without coordination with persons in these materials, and to offer to participants an option to download these photos and videos. Copyright, distribution rights and other ownership rights to photos, recordings and other obtained information are held by the Organizer;
• Processing of information, among other aspects, shall be considered the right to collect, register, enter, store, organise, transform, use, transfer, transmit and delete information about participants. If necessary, the Organizer may transfer the said information to related companies, as well as to other third parties.
• By registration for the race, participants confirm that they do not object to publishing of the list and results of participants on the homepage of the race. The publicly available list of participants includes the participant’s name, surname, gender and distance.

PENALTY TIME

• If any obstacle is omitted by a participant, 180 penalty seconds, i.e., 3 minutes will be added to the participant’s result at the finish for each omitted obstacle.

CLOTHING

• Wearing of football shoes or footwear with spikes is forbidden.
• Footwear shall be comfortable.
• It is advisable to wear clothing that the participant is ready to tear or get dirty.
• We recommend to use own gloves during the race.

REGISTRATION

• Registration for the race can be completed on MyFitness homepage HERE or on site at any MyFitness club.
• Registration for individual race:
  • Online registration. Participants of individual races shall complete the form on MyFitness homepage and immediately make a payment through internet banking.
  • Registration at the club. When completing registration on site at MyFitness sports clubs, the participant shall complete the registration form by hand and make a payment in cash or with a payment card at the cash desk.
• Registration for team race:
  • Online registration. Participants of team races shall download the form from MyFitness homepage (available on the registration page), complete it and send to events@myfitness.lv. An invoice will be sent to the team representative (who will also make a payment). The invoice will have to be paid within 24h from the moment of receiving it.
  • Registration at the club. On site at MyFitness sports clubs, one of team representatives completes the team registration form and enters data of all team participants. The payment shall be made immediately in cash or with a payment card at the cash desk.

PARTICIPATION FEE

• MyFitness member’s fee is effective only if there is an effective member’s agreement (physically signed agreement at the club).

PARTICIPATION FEE, WHEN PAID ON SITE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

• MADNESS RACE 4km for members/ non-members EUR 25.00
• MADNESS RACE  6km for members/ non-members  EUR 27.00
• MADNESS RACE 4km for teams EUR 65.00
• MADNESS RACE 6km for teams EUR 70.00
• MADNESS RACE  KIDS EUR 3.00 (registration available only on site on the day of the event).

FINISH

• Each finisher will receive MADNESS RACE medal and other gifts.
• Participants will be awaited at the finish by MADNESS RACE team in reflective vests and a photographer.

AWARDING AND PRIZES

Main prizes from MyFitness:

• Winners of 3rd position in individual races will receive a 30-day free subscription card for MyFitness sports clubs, and other prizes from the event sponsors;
• Winners of 2nd position in individual races will receive a 90-day free subscription card for MyFitness sports clubs, and other prizes from the event sponsors;
• Winners of 1st position in individual races will receive a 180-day free subscription card for MyFitness sports clubs, and other prizes from the event sponsors;
• Winners of 3rd position in team races will receive a 30-day free subscription card for MyFitness sports clubs (each team participant), and other prizes from the event sponsors;
• Winners of 2nd position in team races will receive a 90-day free subscription card for MyFitness sports clubs (each participant), and other prizes from the event sponsors;
• Winners of 1st position in team races will receive a 180-day free subscription card for MyFitness sports clubs (each participant), and other prizes from the event sponsors;
• Finishers of the kids race will receive medals and a small prize from the event sponsors, without determination of positions.

CONTROL TIME

STORAGE OF BELONGINGS

• Storage of belongings is intended only for participants of Madness Race.
• The starting number has to be attached to the chest before transferring belongings for storage.
• Storage of belongings will be open for 15 minutes after the finish of the last runner.
• We recommend not to leave phones and wallets, as well as other valuable belongings, in storage of belongings.

OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE EVENT

• Cooperation partners of the event will ensure activities for supporters of participants and spectators.
• Closer to the date of the event we will publish free time activities, which will be available during the event.
• Concert of musicians.

DISQUALIFICATION AND CHALLENGING OF RESULTS

• In case of any uncertainties regarding results, a participant shall visit the Registration Tent and submit an application.
• The application regarding the result will be examined until the moment of the Awarding Ceremony.
• In case of any questions regarding the result after announcement of results, please send a message to events@myfitness.lv within 5 working days after the event.
• If a participant omits several stages of the course, he/she will be disqualified.
• A participant may be disqualified for rude or disrespectful attitude towards other participants, visitors, referees.

OTHER CONDITIONS, WHICH HAVE TO BE OBSERVED DURING THE EVENT

• To respect each other.
• We ask supporters and spectators to stay outside the course, behind the marked line.
• To dispose of any waste in the containers intended for this purpose, located in the event territory.

CHANGES OF THE REGULATION

This Regulation is subject to changes.