2018 Stride and Glide Sports - Spirit of the Rivers Loppet

Spirit of the Rivers Loppet

Saturday February 24 th 2018 – 10am Mass Start

Join us in this fun, recreational style, family-oriented event with

ski courses and categories for all. Everyone is welcome!

Otway Nordic Centre, 8141 Otway Road, Prince George, BC

Webpage : 2018 Stride and Glide Sports Spirit of the Rivers Loppet

Contact: Jennifer Nesset – Race Secretary raceoffice@caledonianordic.com

Registration: online at Zone4 payable by credit card only.  Be sure to follow through to confirmation to verify your registration.  If you have any difficulty registering, please contact the Secretary.  GST will be charged at  check out.

Deadline: Registration closes at noon on Friday February 23rd.  Early-bird fees apply until midnight February 16th, and then increase by $5.00* Late registrations will not be accepted.

Bib pick up :  between 8:30 – 9:30 am Feb 24th at the race office located on the lower floor  of the lodge. Entry is through the rental shop.

Timing chips will be picked up at the same time as bib pick up, location will be near the race office.    Please be sure both your bib and chip are turned in at the finish line whether you finish or stop part way through. A $30 charge will apply to any bib or chip not returned.

START: Simultaneous starts.  The 2.5k will head west from the stadium and everyone else will head east. (see stadium map on the Loppet webpage)

Awards : Participants in the 2.5km distances will receive a cookie medal at the finish.  Award presentations, to participants in 7.5km and longer distances, will take place near the lodge following the posting of final results.  Top three male and female finishers in each category will receive awards.

Course maps will be posted on the event webpage.  The courses will be marked for event day and course marshals will be at major intersections. Classic Tracks will be set if conditions permit.

Weather : There is a web cam and weather station at Otway, sponsored by Stride & Glide Sports, that records    temperature and weather information.

Cancellation/ Refund Policy: The event may be cancelled if temperature is colder than -18’C at start time.  In the event of a  cancellation, the organizers reserve the right to recover costs incurred.  Refunds, less administrative fee medical  reasons are available upon receipt of a medical note prior to close of registration.  There are no refunds for no-shows.

Concession :  Participant registration fee includes a lunch of Chili or Soup and a Bun prepared by Ohh Chocolat.      Spectators can purchase the same lunch in the lodge.

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