#22 Lubhu
Full details: https://snailtrailseries.com/events/s22/
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Your favorite trail race is back!
to go for the next Snail Trail! Follow trail markings and move at your own pace... Hike, run, sprint or fly!
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Full details: https://snailtrailseries.com
The website contains sign up, schedule, directions, trail map etc
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Event and Date: Snail #22 Lubhu | September 16, 2023
Distances: 10km, 6km and 3km
Format: Recreational trail race and group hike
Venue: Bishnudole Farm House, located in
Venue Google Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/hyVq6kLw6qw5byZL6
Deadline: Sep 15, Friday 1pm, one day before the event (late fees applicable thereafter)
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WHAT IS SNAIL TRAIL SERIES?
Snail Trail is a fun outdoors event for you and your loved ones, open for folks with all kinds of trail experience (you do need to be fit for the distance you choose). With plenty of time to finish at a comfortable pace, you could either run the whole thing or do a leisurely brisk hike. Snail Trail is a running race for sure - there are winners - but it's purely a fun, social day out on the trails. As with any outdoor activity, there is an element of physical risk at Snail Trail, so please take it slow and easy on this small and fun event.
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UPDATES
- Each trailmarking ribbon was 3in x 18in (as opposed to 2in x 10in last race) and placed every 30m or so. Wrong and confusing splits were marked with giant red crosses. Bright fluorescent spray used instead of normal spray. Number of people lost/DNF on trails down to only one.
- Prepare bib, waivers and medals by Thursday afternoon. Thanks to Michelle and the Houks for volunteering to finish preparing medals on race day, which made change in award ceremony time possible.
- 3K and 6K medal ceremony to be done separately at ~10:15am; 12K at ~11:15am; and 21K at ~12:15pm. Exact timings to be decided and contingent on starttimes.
- Write clearly in bold text and stern language on the website that Snail Trail Series is a fun outdoors event and that any form of yelling, smack talking, pushing, tugging or making demeaning remarks between participants on the trails is unmistakably, strictly forbidden and non-negotiable. Some parents said they experienced this misfortune on 3K distance.
- For seamless timekeeping during (multiple) medal ceremonies and mass finishes, set two computers for timekeeping + three people (two for entry and one "bib number shouter"). Thanks to Fernanda P Bochembuzo for being bib number shouter extraordinaire!
- Display results on screen, ideally on an interactive device (computer or preferably tablet). A few people left early, not knowing they won a medal. Despite having the software and hardware tech, we didn't get a chance to set up the display this time, to be honest. Just overlooked planning on this end. Hire a dedicated venue crew for this, plus for sticking labels and keeping the premises nice, clean and safe.
- ...which brings us to the next point: secure the banners. It fell on people a few times, that's a few times too many.
- We gave out 3K medals to over-18 categories for the first time. We normally don't, in order to prevent 3K from becoming an overly competitive distance (between parents, sprinters etc). Hope you enjoyed this rare moment! We're trying to think if we should continue this, but safety (and sanity) first.
- Set starttime gap of 20mins (instead of 15mins) for all distances. Mobilize two sprinters instead of one (for 21K and 6K; and for 12K and 3K).
- Add more trail crew at and near the finish, so people don't get confused on the last approach.
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One-way messaging feature, not a group chat. We send three notifications for each event (race launch and reminders). We never spam. Click to join via WhatsApp:
https://snailtrailseries.com/community
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Organized and Directed by: Von Kathmandu Adventures
Admin and Coordination: Wild Medallion
Marketing and Logistics: Bishnudole Farmhouse
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SNAIL TRAIL SERIES | Hike, run, sprint or fly!
Namaste,
Your registration for Snail Trail #22 Lubhu is confirmed.
Full details on the event available on the website https://snailtrailseries.com/ but here's a summary.
1. SCHEDULE
10K show up at 7:00am, and 6K/3K show up at 7:35am in Bishnudole Farm House, located in . Medal ceremony and cut-off at around 9:45am. We hold the rights to delay the start or medal ceremony time without prior notice or explanation.
2. DIRECTIONS
Venue Google pin:
https://goo.gl/maps/hyVq6kLw6qw5byZL6
Venue Directions pin (Ring Road to venue):
https://goo.gl/maps/pjhjWU9rhBP2TFVv6
IMP: Please do not park inside or pull into the venue. Parking is at a turning 100m before the venue. There will be someone in neon jacket to show you the parking spot. If you are being dropped off, please get off at the parking spot, and do not bring your vehicle inside the event premises at any point of the event. The compound is our start/finishline and your car will be a safety hazard and a bottleneck.
3. TRAIL GPS MAP DOWNLOAD
Please download the route GPS/KML map on your phone, to be carried with you on the trails. This is MANDATORY.
4. FULL DETAILS at https://snailtrailseries.com
- Overview
- Schedule
- Directions to startline
- Startlist
- Trail Map and GPS/KML File Download
- What to bring
- Food and bev
- Crew
4. Code of Conduct
From our experience of organizing over 30 of these events, we know the importance of having everyone follow rules and that no individual is allowed to ruin the experience or worse compromise the safety of other participants. Here are the most important ones:
- If you miss the deadline, you will be subject to Rs. 500 late fees (surcharge on the entry fees). The bib will be handwritten (and my handwriting is a little too tough to the eyes). We cannot make exceptions to this rule, as this is the single deciding factor if the race starts on time.
- For no-shows or late shows, the payment is non-transferable across races and between participants, as all costs will have been incurred.
- Photography and your result is not opt-outs and will be published online. Event photos will be published on Social Media. Your result will be published along with your nationality and age category. All other other data you provide to us will be kept confidential, unless government authorities ask for the same verbally or in written form.
- Absolutely no form of swearing or yelling (we had this misfortune before). There will be kids around, and we want to make sure nobody is exposed to nasty behavior. If you are not content with the race, you can express your concerns in a civil manner, but no form of swearing, shrieking or rowdy behavior will be tolerated at the slightest.
- Make sure your physician clears you for outdoor activities. Snail Trail welcomes and encourages people with all kinds of fitness level, but you need to be in physical shape to finish the race in within the cut-off times (see Schedule section on the website).
- The trail can be steep, flat, undulating, wide, narrow, slippery, rocky, thorny, sandy, muddy, uneven and can also be on the roads on some parts with some traffic. Please be alert at all times, and follow colored ribbons and spray that match the color of your bib.
- The best way to enjoy the Series is to register/pay on time, show up on time (avoid late fees) and follow the trail markings from start to finish. If you take a wrong turn, check the GPS track that you'd load on your phone before starting the race. Any pace is fine.
- All kids 12 years or below must be accompanied by a guardian. If is the guardians responsibility to make sure the kids are safe on the trails and not push them too hard for a medal. The kids must have proper running/hiking gear, including protection from the sun and rain.
- And finally, there will be music playing. Please do not change the music or volume. We had someone play sleazy songs before.
- Snail Trail is a small, recreational trail race/hike that's widely loved, so let's keep it slow, easy and fun on the trails.
See you all tomorrow on time at Bishnudole Farm House.
Join our WhatsApp Community
One-way messaging feature, not a group chat. We send three notifications for each event (race launch and reminders). We never spam. Click to join via WhatsApp:
https://snailtrailseries.com/community
SNAIL TRAIL SERIES by Von Kathmandu Adventures | Hike, run, sprint or fly!
Organized and Directed by: Von Kathmandu Adventures
Admin and Coordination: Wild Medallion
Marketing and Logistics: Bishnudole Farmhouse
Namaste,
Thank you for participating in Snail Trail #22 Lubhu.
For results and photos:
https://snailtrailseries.com/recap
Please tag @snailtrailseries on Instagram and Facebook. We will reshare your posts, stories, reels, highlights.. what have you!
Here are a few updates, observations and notes to self:
- Each trailmarking ribbon was 3in x 18in (as opposed to 2in x 10in last race) and placed every 30m or so. Wrong and confusing splits were marked with giant red crosses. Bright fluorescent spray used instead of normal spray. Number of people lost/DNF on trails down to only one.
- Prepare bib, waivers and medals by Thursday afternoon. Thanks to Michelle and the Houks for volunteering to finish preparing medals on race day, which made change in award ceremony time possible.
- 3K and 6K medal ceremony to be done separately at ~10:15am; 12K at ~11:15am; and 21K at ~12:15pm. Exact timings to be decided and contingent on starttimes.
- Write clearly in bold text and stern language on the website that Snail Trail Series is a fun outdoors event and that any form of yelling, smack talking, pushing, tugging or making demeaning remarks between participants on the trails is unmistakably, strictly forbidden and non-negotiable. Some parents said they experienced this misfortune on 3K distance.
- For seamless timekeeping during (multiple) medal ceremonies and mass finishes, set two computers for timekeeping + three people (two for entry and one "bib number shouter"). Thanks to Fernanda P Bochembuzo for being bib number shouter extraordinaire!
- Display results on screen, ideally on an interactive device (computer or preferably tablet). A few people left early, not knowing they won a medal. Despite having the software and hardware tech, we didn't get a chance to set up the display this time, to be honest. Just overlooked planning on this end. Hire a dedicated venue crew for this, plus for sticking labels and keeping the premises nice, clean and safe.
- ...which brings us to the next point: secure the banners. It fell on people a few times, that's a few times too many.
- We gave out 3K medals to over-18 categories for the first time. We normally don't, in order to prevent 3K from becoming an overly competitive distance (between parents, sprinters etc). Hope you enjoyed this rare moment! We're trying to think if we should continue this, but safety (and sanity) first.
- Set starttime gap of 20mins (instead of 15mins) for all distances. Mobilize two sprinters instead of one (for 21K and 6K; and for 12K and 3K).
- Add more trail crew at and near the finish, so people don't get confused on the last approach.
Please let us know your thoughts on the event. We will definitely consider your feedback.
Join our WhatsApp Community
One-way messaging feature, not a group chat. We send two or three notifications for each event. We never spam. Click to join via WhatsApp: https://snailtrailseries.com/community
Thanks again for showing up!
SNAIL TRAIL SERIES by Von Kathmandu Adventures | Hike, run, sprint or fly!
Organized and Directed by: Von Kathmandu Adventures
Admin and Coordination: Wild Medallion
Marketing and Logistics: Bishnudole Farmhouse
