F A Q – Grand Trail des lacs & châteaux

Pre-race file – Update 03/11/2022 – FR / EN / NL *

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1. Collection of bibs
Each participant must pick up their bib IN PERSON with their identity card WITH their bib number. For duos, only one person per duo is enough. The bibs are to be collected on the day of the race, in the time slots that correspond to you. To collect your bib: Identity card or copy of identity card + bib number (you will find it on your management link) Mandatory equipment will not be checked during the WINTER edition. You are responsible for your safety and health. Authorization to access the site: GT35: Saturday, November 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. GT22: Saturday, November 5 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. GT12²: Saturday November 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. There will be no deposit for your keys or valuables. What will I receive at bib pick-up? Registration no later than 19/10/2022: * Possibility to pick up your bib at TRAKKS Liège-Rocourt from Friday 21/10/2022 until Wednesday 02/11/2022 6 p.m. * €20 gift voucher offered with the purchase of €100 on shoes and textiles if collected from Trakks For all subscribers * Withdrawal of bibs on D-Day * 15% at Trakks Liège Rocourt on shoes and textiles * Personalized bib * Collar size. They will not be distributed at the same time as the bibs. Go to the Goodies stand. No medal for the Winter Edition. Bib display: The bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and be permanently and completely visible throughout the duration of the race. It must always be placed on all clothing and can in no case be positioned on a leg or a bag.

2. Bib transfer
Closing of registrations on Wednesday 2/11/2022 at midnight. There is no waiting list. Possibility of bib redemption ONLY when the race is sold out. If there is a transfer: Closure of transfers on Wednesday 2/11/2022 at midnight. Possibility of changing the distance via the management link. Claims for reimbursement due to non-chronic osteoarticular or muscular injury were closed on 10/10/22 based on our rules, paragraph 30. 📍 To make the changes: go to your management link – “registration transfer”, put the buyer’s contact details (5€ fee)

3. GOODIES and Gifts
By participating in the GTLC you are entitled to a goodies. They will not be distributed at the same time as the bibs. Go to the stand provided for this purpose before or after your race to pick it up. The staff will tick what they have given you (see right part of your bib) Winter 2022: Snood 100% eco-responsible manufacturing. No medal for the Winter Edition.

4. SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Aid stations will be placed at the points described on the road book: Use our interactive maps and click on the links for Google directions! GT35 interactive map link: https://grandtrail.be/courses/gt35-winter/ GT22 interactive map link: https://grandtrail.be/courses/gt22-winter/ GT12² interactive map link: https://grandtrail.be/courses/gt12-winter/ The principle of an individual race in semi-autonomy is the rule. Semi-autonomy is defined as having the ability to be autonomous between 2 refueling stations, as much in terms of food as clothing and safety, making it possible to adapt to problems encountered or foreseen (weather, problems physical, injuries, etc.). It is also for this reason that we obtained these ITRA qualifying points. Supplies are only accessible to participants. BUT: a tolerance zone, i.e. 50 meters before the station and 50 meters after the refueling station is authorized by the people close to the runner. You must have your own personal cup! A detailed table with the contents of the supplies will be sent to you by email 7 days before the race. WINTER 2022!!! WARNING !! Checks will be carried out during the course by our teams, at random.

5. GPX track & ARROW
Having the GPX track loaded on your watch/smartphone is not mandatory for the Winter Edition. The routes will be 100% marked. These routes take many private passages that are not accessible outside the trail. We are trusted by owners. Don’t break it by borrowing them outside of the GTLC weekend. GT35 track link: (Thursday03/11) GT22 track link: (Thursday 3/11) GT12² track link: (Thursday 3/11) On our website, you will be able to download the track via the “download track” button from Thursday, DAY D-2, which is below the legend of the interactive map. All along the course, you will follow white arrows. They are all provided with a reflective tab and a label with the contact details of the organizer (ENJOY SPORT INFINTY asbl). For the non-wooded parts, orange markings on the ground will show you the direction. An example of a bifurcation panel as well as a panel to certify that you are on the right road after a bifurcation will be sent to you by email in the pre-race mail.

6. Timing
Ultratiming link for real-time leaderboard: https://my.raceresult.com/

6. RESCUE - REPATRIATION - ABANDONMENT
!!! HELP Station: If you get injured between 2 official aid stations: Stop at these markers. What to do ? Call the race headquarters 0471 20 36 21 Give the name of your Help Station (example: H3) Your bib number. We will then organize your repatriation to the Ovifat base. If you can, still prefer the help stations of the supplies. For a less serious injury, call PC Course. Enter it into your phone. It is also written on your bib. For serious injury: In case of emergency, call 112 First aid station: A first aid station provided by the OASIS non-profit organization, made up of certified persons, will be provided on the Ovifat site on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Flaggers and Highway Code Although we have a great team of volunteers as signallers, each participant will have to comply with the rules of the road. Road crossings are made under the full responsibility of the runners, with waiver of any recourse against the organizers in the event of damage and subsequent consequences that may occur during your race. When you registered you checked the little box that says you have read and accepted the rules on our website. Time barriers You will be stopped if you exceed the hours. The hourly average is very very broad. We know it can be difficult to accept failure with so much preparation ahead of time. If we insist on time barriers, it is only for your safety. Don’t blame our great team of volunteers who only follow our instructions and who are on site for your well-being and safety.

8. RULES FOR FOLLOWERS AND ACCOMPANIERS (FAN ZONE)
On our website www.grandtrail.be you will find interactive maps on your race page. Clicking on the dot gives you the Google route! It is forbidden to accompany or be accompanied (pacer, mountain bike, etc.) on any part of the race route by a person not registered for the race under penalty of penalty or disqualification (see rules). Bats are allowed. Your companions will be able to go to viewpoints, crossing points, and find supply points quite easily. Supplies are only accessible to participants. BUT: a tolerance zone, i.e. 50 meters before the station and 50 meters after the refueling station is authorized by the people close to the runner. WINTER 2022!!! WARNING !! Checks will be carried out during the course by our teams, at random.

9. CLOAKROOMS & CATERING
SHOWERS: A CITY WASH truck will be available. CATERING & BAR: Snacks offered: HOT DOG / Pasta.

10. PARKING AND PARKING
It is necessary to organize yourself to reduce the number of cars to be parked. We only have 1 parking lot available to runners ONLY for the duration of the race. No parking possible before Saturday, November 5, 2022, 11 a.m. A team will direct you there. This car park must be vacated on Saturday evening as soon as you return home. A police order will also be put in place for parking on the side of the roads. The explanations will be in the pre-race email that will be sent to you. We ask you not to monopolize these car parks and to try to find other solutions if you have a Van or a Camper. Take a look at the “Les Charmilles” campsite in Ovifat. Plan queues and parking as best you can in your travel time to be comfortable And above all, THANK YOU for respecting our residents!

11. PROGRAM
You will find it on our website: https://grandtrail.be/winter/programme