Discipline: Combined 2 events
Location: Ba Be, Bac Kan, Viet Nam
Cost: $1250/team
Description
With the aim of creating an exciting, challenging, and humanitarian sporting event for sports enthusiasts, while also promoting the magnificent natural beauty of Ba Be, the Ba Be Adventure Race 2023 has been carefully prepared for a long time and is officially sanctioned by the Bac Kan Provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to be held from November 16th to 18th, 2023. The race spans three days, consisting of two stages with two different disciplines: SUP/kayaking and trail marathon. The competition will involve 15 teams, each comprising 6 members. What makes this race unique and captivating is that each stage will incorporate "cultural challenges" such as spear throwing, archery, rice pounding, etc., to enhance your experience of the race in Ba Be. All proceeds from ticket sales will be used by the organizing committee to support equipment and educational tools for schools facing difficulties and shortages in Ba Be. Joining us means not only participating in a race but also creating lifelong experiences and everlasting humanitarian values.
Ba Be Adventure Race 2023 is ready to welcome 15 passionate and strong teams.
Organizers:
- Saigon - Ba Be Joint Stock Company
- Mr Linh’s Adventures Co.,LTD
- Umove Joint Stock Company
Race Date: November 16th - 18th, 2023
Number of Teams: 15 teams (each with 6 members)
Schedule
November 16, 2023
08:00 AM: Picked up at the Hanoi Opera House to transfer to Ba Be.
12:00 PM: Lunch break along the way.
01:30 PM: Arrive at Saigon - Ba Be Hotel. Collect your BIB and Racekit. Attend a meeting with all racing teams.
03:00 PM: Check-in at the hotel.
06:00 PM: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Note:
- The meeting point at the Hanoi Opera House is only for participants who have booked transportation with the organizing committee.
- Participants will stay at two hotels: Saigon - Ba Be Hotel and Ba Be Jungle Lake Houses. From the BIB collection point, participants will travel by boat to Ba Be Jungle Lake Houses.
- Meals included: Dinner.
November 17, 2023
05:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
06:00 AM: Participants staying at Ba Be Jungle Lake Houses will board boats to the opening point at Saigon - Ba Be Hotel.
07:30 AM: Opening ceremony of the Ba Be Adventure Race 2023.
08:00 AM: Participants will be taken to the starting point.
09:00 AM: Teams will have to complete a "cultural challenge" to determine their departure order.
05:00 PM: Stage 01 of the race concludes. Teams return to the hotel.
06:30 PM: Dinner and rest.
Note:
- Along the race route, there will be checkpoints for water and food.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
November 18, 2023
05:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
06:00 AM: Participants staying at Ba Be Jungle Lake Houses will board boats to the starting point at Saigon - Ba Be Hotel.
07:30 AM: Based on the results of the previous day's competition, teams will receive sealed envelopes with instructions and depart one by one.
08:30 AM: Arrive at An Ma Temple, board boats to go to Dau Dang Waterfall. Start running from Dau Dang Waterfall to Long Tong. Along the way, teams will have to solve clues to collect their lunch.
04:30 PM: Upon reaching Long Tong, teams must complete one final challenge to find the correct boat to take the entire team across Ba Be Lake to the finish line.
05:30 PM: Closing ceremony, awards presentation, and Gala dinner.
09:00 PM: Return to the hotel. Rest.
Note:
- Along the race route, there will be checkpoints for water and food.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
November 19, 2023
07:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 AM: Participants engage in community support activities of the race. Participants will personally deliver gifts to schools in need.
12:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel.
01:30 PM: Return to Hanoi.
Note:
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
Distances
Stage 01: SUP/kayak 15km (each team of 6 members will have 4 SUPs and 1 double sit-on-top kayak).
Stage 02: Trail run 30km.
Cost
$1250 per team of 6 people
Please transfer the ticket fee to the following account:
- Bank: Vietcombank
- Account number: 0011004105885
- Account holder: Mr. Linh’s Adventures Company
- Transfer note: BAR2023 + Team Name (Example: BAR2023 EAGLE TEAM)
Athlete Benefits
- The participation fee includes VAT, entrance fees/environmental protection fees, and all related costs during the program.
- Support team and on-call medical team throughout the race.
- Accommodation for 3 nights at Saigon Ba Be Hotel and Ba Be Jungle Lake Houses.
- 2 dinners, 1 gala dinner, 3 lunches, and 3 breakfasts.
- Transportation as per the Ba Be program.
- BIB and Racekit.
- SUP and accessories (participants can bring their own personal SUP).
Note:
- Transportation from Hanoi to Ba Be and Ba Be to Hanoi: The organizing committee will arrange vehicles for participants if there are a minimum of 20 registered passengers with the organizing committee.
Awards
Details of the awards will be announced before October 15. Please see the prize structure below.
- 1st Prize
- 2nd Prize
- 3rd Prize
- Media Prize
Award Calculation:
- The team that achieves the 1st prize: is the team that completes Stage 2 first. The 2nd and 3rd prizes go to the subsequent teams.
- Each rule violation will result in a 5-minute penalty. Violations will be accumulated and deducted directly at the finish line of Stage 2.
- Media Prize: After registering, teams should create a Facebook group under their team's name to share information about the race, team photos, and the preparation and training process for the race. The Media Prize will be awarded to the team with the largest number of members in their Facebook group by the end of the race (when the last team completes the race).
Instructions
- Ba Be Adventure Race 2023 officially opens for registration on September 15, 2023, and closes on October 15, 2023, or when there are enough 15 teams participating.
- Each racing team must gather a minimum of 6 members for their team and register as a group. Companies can register their employees to participate and choose a team name. Individual registrations are not accepted by the organizers.
- Teams must fulfill the registration fee obligation within 12 hours from the time of filling out the registration form. If the registration fee is not paid within 12 hours, the team's name will be removed from the registration list.
- Media Prize: After registering, teams should create a Facebook group under their team's name to share information about the race, team photos, and the preparation and training process for the race. The Media Prize will be awarded to the team with the largest number of members in their Facebook group by the end of the race (when the last team completes the race).
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact the organizers through the following methods:
- Race Coordinator: 0979 800 588 (Mr Kien)
- Registration Manager: 0961 929 223 (Ms Thuy)
- Accommodation and Transportation Manager:
- Email: bbar@gmail.com
Rules and Regulations
Team and Registration Rules:
- Each team must have exactly 6 members. The organizers have the right to refuse any additional participants.
- Each team will choose a unique team name for registration.
- Each team must designate a team leader to communicate with the organizers.
- Teams must fulfill the registration fee within 12 hours after submitting the registration form. Failure to do so will result in removal from the registration list.
Race Rules:
- This is a team race, and all team members must "start together and finish together." A team is considered to have completed a stage when the last member of the team crosses the finish line.
- Teams must be present at the starting point on time. Any team arriving more than 10 minutes late, as per the organizers' time, will be disqualified without a refund.
- In Stage 1, each team will have 4 SUPs and 1 double sit-on-top kayak. Teams will receive random SUPs with various designs and sizes. Teams are allowed to bring their own SUPs but not ones with engines.
- Competitors can paddle the SUP in sitting or standing positions.
- Competitors must prepare their own personal equipment for Stage 2 (see the Self-Equipment Preparation section).
- There are no CUT-OFF-TIMEs for the races. Organizers will accompany teams until they complete the stage or decide to end the race.
- A 5-minute penalty is assessed for each rule violation. Penalties will be accumulated and deducted directly at the finish line of Stage 2 (teams with rule violations must stop at the finish line until their penalty time is up to complete the race).
- Teams that decide to stop the race at Stage 1 can still participate in Stage 2 but won't be eligible for awards.
- Competitors are not allowed to use alcoholic beverages during the race.
- The organizers have the right to request any team to stop participating if they believe that the conditions of the competition are not being met, without refunding the registration fee.
- In Stage 1, all competitors must wear life jackets provided by the organizers from the start to the finish. Competitors can bring their own life jackets, but they must be approved by the organizers (at the starting point). Failure to wear a life jacket during the race will result in disqualification, and the entire team will be removed from the race without a refund.
Scoring:
- The first-place team: is the one that completes Stage 2 first. Following is the second and the third place.
- The Media Award: will be given to the team with the largest number of members on their Facebook group sharing information about the race, team photos, and their preparation process. The award will be decided based on the number of group members at the end of the race (when the last team finishes).
Other Regulations:
- Participants must have environmental awareness throughout the race and not litter during the journey.
- Respect local customs and traditions.
- Respect members of other teams; this is an excellent opportunity to make friends and exchange experiences.
- Exercise caution and ensure safety for yourself and other participants. Follow safety instructions provided by the organizers.
- All participants must sign a Liability Waiver on November 16, 2023, when collecting their BIB and Racekit. A soft copy of the Liability Waiver will be sent to teams once they have registered and paid the registration fee.
Personal Equipment Recommendations:
- Water shoes or water-resistant sandals for SUP/kayaking.
- Dry bag.
- Trail running shoes.
- Trail running poles.
- Hat and sunglasses.
- Life vest.
- Clothing for 4 days.
- Personal identification (ID card, passport, etc.).