CLASH Endurance Atlanta 2022 Athlete Guide

ATHLETE GUIDE

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER:

Dear Athletes,

Welcome to the 2022 CLASH Endurance Atlanta event with one of the most spectacular finish lines in the world at Road Atlanta! We are excited to have you here with us and it is with great pleasure that we host the inaugural CLASH Endurance Atlanta in this incredible location. The entire CLASH Team has worked hard to create an unforgettable experience for your friends and family.

I hope you’ll take advantage of the opportunity to immerse yourself in all that this area has to offer. I hope you’ll enjoy the incredible facilities that Road Atlanta, including the Fox Factory Proving Grounds

It’s just a short drive to Lake Lanier and a number of incredible state parks line its shores. There is so much to do and see here, I encourage you to see all that this area has to offer!

Unlike other venues around the world, the NASCAR facilities and CLASH Endurance festival weekends give you, the athlete, a spectacular journey: parking close to all aspects of the venue, multiple restroom locations, and green rooms to get out of the weather. Don’t forget about being able to follow your favorite athlete online on our race app! Keep in mind that there will be cars actively racing on the track during both days!

We are driven to continue providing the safest, most unique and memorable events possible We’re delighted to welcome athletes from all corners of the world and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support of CLASH Endurance Atlanta and the CLASH Endurance events

I have no doubt you will have an amazing race! Thank you for racing with us!

Sincerely, Bill Christy CEO, CLASH Endurance

Index

Event Schedule

Introduction and Rules

Mountain Bike

Run

Event Information

Accommodation and Travel

Parking

Venue Map

Registration

Race Gear

Timing 8

Race Morning 10 Bike Course Map 10 Run Course Map ½ Marathon 11 Run Course Map 5K 12 Aid Stations 12

After the race 13 Awards 13

Spectators and Supporters 14 Parking Pass 16

Event Schedule

Friday November 11, 2022

Sunrise 7:06am Sunset 5:37pm

Start Event Location

12:00pm 6:00pm Expo & Registration (All Events) ATL Infield

12:00pm 6:00pm RV & Tent Load In ATL Infield

Saturday November 12, 2022

Sunrise 7:07am Sunset 5:36pm

Start Event Location

6:30am Venue Opens

7:00 8:30am Registration Open (MTB Only) ATL Infield

9:00am 4:00pm Expo & Team Tent Area Open Hospitality Shelf

9:00am 4:00pm Registration Open (½ & 5k) ATL Infield

9:00am 3 & 6 hour MTB solo start Main Paddock

9:00am 3 & 6 hour MTB team start Main Paddock

9:10am Junior 1 & 2 Lap Race start Main Paddock

11:00am Junior Awards (1 & 2 lap) Hospitality Shelf

12:30pm 3 hour awards Hospitality Shelf

3:30pm 6 hour awards Hospitality Shelf

3:30 5:30pm RV Load Out ATL Infield

Sunday November 13, 2022

Sunrise 7:08am Sunset 5:35pm

Start Event Location

6:30am Venue Opens

7:30 9:30am Registration Open (½ & 5k) ATL Infield

8am 1:00pm Expo & Team Tent Area Open Hospitality Shelf

10:15am Half Marathon Start Main Paddock

10:20am 5K Start Main Paddock

11:30am 5k Awards Hospitality Shelf

1:00pm Half Marathon Awards Hospitality Shelf

1:00 4:00pm RV Load Out ATL Infield

Introduction and Rules

This Athlete Guidebook contains very important information regarding the preparation for your race.

The most important parts are:

● Schedule

● Cut off times

● Registration process

● Rules and regulations

● Timing chip attachment

All MTB event participants are required to hold a current USA Cycling License or must purchase a USA Cycling one day license for $5 as part of registration

For information on this One Day Membership can be found here: https://usacycling org/memberships old/one day licenses

Every Athlete has to carry a photo ID for identification purposes, either passport, ID or drivers’ license

Bike Course Rules

● Race numbers must not be altered in size or appearance, and must be worn on the back during the bike legs.

● Helmets must be secured by the chin strap and must remain fastened until the cyclist has completed the race and exited the race course.

● No individual outside support is allowed, except for nutrition and bottle exchange near the start/ finish line The bike course is closed to all supporter traffic and no competitor may seek or receive outside help from spectators, members of the public, or any third party with the exception of the official technical support crew or within the indicated coach stations

● Each participant is responsible for the state or repair of his/her own bike Bikes must have been serviced within three weeks of the event and be in a safe and roadworthy condition, including meeting the bar end plug requirement Assistance by anyone will be penalized with a variable time penalty This disallows the use of spare wheels and back up bikes and requires that each competitor be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction

● Cyclists are expected to heed directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities. Participants may run/walk with their bike if necessary.

● It is not allowed to wear a headset, radio, cell phone, or other personal audio devices during the bike course.

● Competitors must keep as far to the right as is practically possible at all times, and pass others on the left and must obey all the directions of Event officials.

● Event organizers have the right to change the location of the bike course or the distance of the bike course (at their absolute discretion) taking into account the weather and course conditions.

Run Course Rules

● Competitors must not alter the size or appearance of the race number, and must wear it clearly and visibly during the run legs.

● Slower competitors must not obstruct while other competitors overtake on the left.

● No individual support vehicles or non participant escort runners or cyclists are allowed Friends, family members, coaches, or supporters of any type may not bike, drive or run alongside competitors, may not pass food or other items to competitors and should be warned to stay completely clear of all participants to avoid the penalization of a participant. Runners are expected to follow the directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.

● Competitors must obey the directions of Event officials and the Police.

● Event organizers have the right to change the location of the run course or the distance of the run course (at their absolute discretion) taking into account the weather and course conditions.

2022 Course Cut Off Times

5K Fun Run and Half Marathon

5K and Half Marathon do not have a course cut off times but everyone will be required to start on time. We will not allow 5K and Half Marathon athletes to start late.

*CLASH Endurance staff reserve the right to remove any athlete from the course. This includes removing athletes if it is not possible to complete the discipline in the allotted time. Athletes may also be removed from the course if CLASH Endurance staff determine it is no longer safe for the athlete to continue.

Event Information

Accommodations

In the vicinity of Road Atlanta you will find plenty of accommodation options, including hotels, bed & breakfasts, and vacation rental apartments.

For the most up to date information host and partner hotels and/ or to book please visit: https://clash usa com/atlanta hotel accommodations

EXPIRE 30 DAYS PRIORTO EVENT***

Host Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Braselton 200 Kaival Ln. Braselton, GA

Partner Hotels

Country Inn & Suites Braselton 925 GA 124 Braselton, GA

Best Western Braselton Inn 303 Zion Church Rd Braselton, GA 30517

RV & Camping

If you would like to book an RV or tent campsite please visit the link below: https://clash usa.com/atlanta camping

Getting to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

Travel by Air

The most convenient airport is:

● Atlanta Airport 60 mile drive

Travel by Road

From 1 85 take I 85 to Exit 129 Go West on Highway 53 approximately 5.5 miles. Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is on the left.

From 985 53E Exit 16 if traveling North on 985 Exit 17 if traveling South on 985 Drive approximately 6 miles

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is on your right.

The address of Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta:

5300 Winder Hwy Braselton, GA 30517

Parking

● Free Parking is Located in the infield via Main Infield Entrance / Gate 2 Athletes will be directed to park in the Fanzone, adjacent to the Hospitality Shelf.

Food and drinks for spectators

Food and drinks may be available inside the speedway; we will confirm closer to the event with further details. Attendees not racing are encouraged to pack their own coolers.

Medical care/ hospital information

Our central Medical Tent will be located near the finish line Additionally, we will provide medical stations alongside the nutrition aid stations on course, and first aid as needed throughout the race Safety

The safety of our athletes is of the utmost importance EMTs will be positioned at the finish to attend to athletes in need

Registration Process

Registration is open at the following times for the specific events:

Packet Pick Up you must present PHOTO ID & USAC Card (for MTBV events) in order to pick up your

Friday

Saturday November 12, 2022

Time Event Location

7:00 8:30am

9:00am 4:00pm

Registration Open (MTB Only) ATL Infield

Registration Open (½ & 5K) ATL Infield

Sunday November 13, 2022

Time Event Location

7:30 9:30am

Race Gear Contents

Registration Open (½ & 5K) ATL Infield

During the Registration Process you will receive all your race gear that you need during the race weekend. Every participant receives the CLASH Endurance Race bag filled with various items you’ll need for the race. Depending on the race you signed up for you will find one of the following supplies:

Mountain Bike Events

1. Front number plate to be affixed to handlebars.

Running Events

1 Race number to be worn in front of you during the run

Please check to ensure that all these items are present In case of deviations, please report this at the Information Desk

Timing

The progress of your race is tracked by a SportStats transponder attached to your bib number or bike number plate This transponder/bib number needs to be on you during all parts of the race Otherwise, your time cannot be tracked/timed correctly during the race.

Race Morning

MTB

Before racing your bike, make sure you have checked the following things:

● Your bike is technically in order, e.g: your brakes are working and there are no open ends on your handle bars.

● Your number plate is affixed to your handlebars and is clearly visible.

Run

● On race morning, make sure you have your run bib number as it must be on during the run portion of the event

Bike Course

The bike loop lap is just shy of 8 miles with approximately 650 feet of elevation gain per lap Think of each loop in two sections: in venue and the Fox performance trail.

In Venue: A combination of paved and jeep roads inside the Road Atlanta Speedway. This section is great for making passes, eating/ drinking and finding your rhythm between laps

Fox Performance Trail: Built by students and coaches from local GCA teams and master trail builder Ethan Quell of All Out Trail Designs this course is fast and fun. Only 265 feet of elevation, this trail was built to IMBA/SORBA standards so even a 6th grader could race it And they did for the first time in 2017 in the GCA RACE#1. The trail features a mix of single track and machine built flow that riders describe as “butter”. Be on the lookout for a section called “the Bowl”. The kids favorite part of the course has the riders drop down into the bowl and shoot around the outside edge of it before rocketing out to continue their ride

Run Course- Half Marathon

Get ready for some challenging terrain over the course of this single lap 13.1 mile race course. You’ll have a couple miles to jockey for position on the open road inside the Road Atlanta venue but once you hit those trails expect single track for the next 8 miles until you return to the venue. You’ll get to run on all three sets of trails maintained by Prima Tappa Athletic Club. Their unique trail description are below:

Fox Performance Trail: Built by students and coaches from local GCA teams and master trail builder Ethan Quell of All Out Trail Designs this course is fast and fun. Only 265 feet of elevation, this trail was built to IMBA/SORBA standards so even a 6th grader could race it. And they did for the first time in 2017 in the GCA RACE#1 The trail features a mix of single track and machine built flow that riders describe as “butter” If you get to ride this trail be on the lookout for a section called “the Bowl” The kids favorite part of the course has the riders drop down into the bowl and shoot around the outside edge of it before rocketing out to continue their ride.

Raceface Turbine Trail: Built by All Out Trail Designs and funded by an anonymous donor, this course is meant to be a progression from the original trail. Its built more like traditional area trails where the roots haven’t been cut out and the natural landscape with all its curves and edges are kept in. The trail has one

tough climb immediately after the fun of Brooks Run, a machine built downhill section that can be taken fast (stay left) or fun (slow down and stay right). The trail is not technical, just tougher than Performance.

Fox Factory Trail: In keeping with our progressive system we took the difficult terrain in this section and created a monster The Factory trail begins with a climb Not a steep climb, but if you’re racing it will hurt The payoff is some of the sweetest downhill flow in North Georgia You can really catch some air if your ability can handle it. After that it’s a hodge podge of XC variables that may make you happy… or sad depending on how in shape you are Caution this trail is not for the weak

Run Course- 5K

You might think this course is flat because you’re running around a race track, think again. With 157 feet of elevation in just three miles be prepared for some steep hills!

Aid Stations

Bike Course

On the 3hr, 6hr and 6hr Relays there will be ONE aid station/bottle fill station. This will be located at the start/finish line so athletes will have one chance per lap to receive aid. You are welcome to have a friend/ family member/ coach in this area personally hand you your own nutrition in this area. The on course nutrition will include:

● Water

● Gatorade Endurance

● Whole Bananas

● Energy gels

Run Course Half Marathon

On the run course you will find 4 aid stations approximately every 2 5 miles The on course nutrition will include:

● Water

● Gatorade Endurance

● Whole Bananas

● Energy gels

Run Course 5K

There will be one aid station approximately halfway through the course. The aid station will be serving water.

Trash Zone

Please note that littering along the course is forbidden. You are allowed to throw away your trash only in the designated areas 50 meters before and after each aid station. If you are spotted littering

elsewhere including tossing cups, drink bottles, or energy gel/bar wrappers you risk a penalty. This rule is enforced on both the bike and the run races.

After the Race Finish Line Support

Our volunteers are ready to assist you after you finish First, you’ll receive your medal If you require immediate medical assistance, our volunteers will help you get to the medical assistance behind the finish line

When exiting the after race area, you can quickly reunite with your friends and relatives Food and refreshments will be provided for athletes on the Hospitality shelf

Dropouts

In case you have failed to complete the race for any reason, please notify someone from the organization or an official as soon as possible Please return your timing chip to a staff member or official

Award Ceremony

The official Award Ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes in the different distances These Award Ceremonies are scheduled to start on the hospitality shelf in the race Expo Please be available to receive your award during this ceremony, or have someone collect it on your behalf

Saturday

Junior MTB 1 lap 11:00am

Top 3 Female and Male 12 14

Junior MTB 2 lap- 11:00am

Top 3 Female and Male 15 16

Junior MTB 3 hour SOLO- 12:30pm

Top 3 Female and Male

3 hours Solo Mountain Bike 12:30pm

Top 3 Female and Male: overall, 18 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60+

6 hour Solo Mountain Bike 3:30pm

Top 3 Female and Male: overall, 18 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60+

6 hour Relay Mountain Bike 3:30pm

Top 3 teams overall

Sunday

½ Marathon - 1pm

Top 3 Female and Male: overall, 18 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60+

5K Run/Walk - 11:30am

Top 3 Female and Male: overall, 18 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60+

For Spectators and Supporters

Access

The address of the Michelin Raceway RoadAtlanta: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta 5300 Winder Highway Braselton, Georgia 30517

Parking

park in the Fanzone, adjacent to the Hospitality Shelf.

● Friday: 12:00pm–6:00pm

● Saturday: 6:30am–4:30pm

● Sunday: 6:30am- 2pm

results - https://www.sportstats.us

Download the CLASH Endurance App for more event information including race day tracking!

The CLASH Endurance team would like to wish all the athletes a fantastic race! See you at the finish line!

FINISHER PIX NEVER FORGET YOUR RACE!

Get your personal race photos with FinisherPix! FinisherPix is the official photographer at CLASH Atlanta. Your personal race photos will be available at www.finisherpix.com . Make sure your bib number is facing front at all times and don't forget to smile when you cross the finish line Have a great race! Get your personal race photos here:

YOUR BEST PHOTOS!

● Ensure you have your race number facing front and visible at all times

● Look out for our FinisherPix photographers on course and SMILE ☺

● Look up when you cross the finish line and smile BIG!

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Parking Pass

Please print this out and place it on your dash every time you enter the speedway Anyone entering the speedway for the event will need to display this to be admitted for entry.