WANGCHAN50
The Wangchan50 course has been designed in 2017 by Serge Henkens and has been used for the CTM2018 and 2019.
The trail starts from Suan Lamai, Wangchan, Rayong and offers 4 distances 50km, 25km, 11km and 4km for families and kids.
Challenging course with steep hills 70% covered in forest and rubber plantations. Beautiful mountain and jungle sceneries. A spectacular trail running course for all levels.
- 50km is one loop with 1720+/1720- elevation (2 ITRA points)
- 25km is one loop with 762+/762- elevation
- 11km is one loop with 333+/330- elevation
- 4km charity fun run for the entire family
Get ready for a festive, sporty and adventurous weekend on Sunday 27 March 2022
Suan Lamai Location on Google
| CATEGORIES | Early Bird 22 Dec 2021 – 31 Dec 2021 | 01 Jan 2022 – 13 Mar 2022 | 14 Mar 2022 – 22 Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 km. | 1,700 THB | 1,850 THB | 2,050 THB |
| 25 km. | 1,300 THB | 1,450 THB | 1,650 THB |
| 11 km. | 950 THB | 1,050 THB | 1,150 THB |
| 4 km. | 300 THB | 300 THB | 300 THB |
*** Price exclude service fee 7%
INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION:
- 50KM: Souvenir Goodie bag, Souvenir t-shirt, race bib, timing chip, insurance, Finisher T-shirt for those who complete the course within the cutoff time
- 25KM: Souvenir Goodie bag, Souvenir t-shirt, race bib, timing chip, insurance
- 11KM: Souvenir Goodie bag, Souvenir t-shirt, race bib, timing chip, insurancel
- 4KM: Race bib, insurance, Souvenir t-shirt
FOOD:
- Delicious Food buffet at finish line
- Electrolyte drinks, Enerygy Gel, Snacks and Fruits at all water stations
Date: Saturday 26 March 2022
Time: 11.00 – 18.00 hr
Location: Suan Lamai
Direction
STEPS TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACK:
- Present your photo-form of identification at the registered distance table.
- Identification card, driving license, or passport
- If you pick up the race pack for your friend, please show a copy of your friend’s ID or a photo ID).
- Scan the timing chip (only 11, 25, and 50 km) to verify your information at the timing chip table.
Please note that if you’d like to change or correct the registered name, birthdate, age, and gender please contact the staff at timing chip table.
The change of race category, distance and t-shirt size is not allowed.
There’s no new BIB given if you change the above information.
RACE SCHEDULE
| Saturday 26 March 2022 | |
|---|---|
| 11.00 – 18.00 | Collection of goodie bag and race number |
| 11:00 – 18.00 | Race Expo |
| Sunday 27 March 2022 | |
| 06:00 | Race Briefing for 50 km |
| 06:15 | 50 km starts |
| 06:30 | Race Briefing for 25 km |
| 06:45 | 25 km starts |
| 07:00 | Race Briefing for 11 km |
| 07:15 | 11 km starts |
| 07:30 | 4 km starts |
| 09:30 onward | Trophy ceremony for 11 km |
| 10:30 onward | Trophy ceremony for 25 km |
| 13:00 onward | Trophy ceremony for 50 km |
| 18:15 | Cut off time for 50 km / Race Closes |
** The organizer reserves the right to change the start time as well as cutoff times
Trophy & Medal:
3 first winners of each category will get trophy and medal for all runners.
Categories & Age Groups
| Distance | Gender | Age groups | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 km. | Men | 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50 & above | ||
| 50 km. | Women | 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50 & above | ||
| 25 km. | Men | 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60 & above | |
| 25 km. | Women | 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50 & above | ||
| 11 km. | Men | 11-15 | 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60 & above |
| 11 km. | Women | 11-15 | 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50 & above | |
| 4 km. | Overall, No age group | ||||||
* The runner age less than 18 years old need a parental approval / a minor waiver form.
EXPO AND MERCHANDISE
Date: Saturday 26 March , 2022
Time: 11.00 – 18.00 hr
Venue: Suan Lamai
Athletes, family and friends are encouraged to visit the expo area to check out the last-minute trail gears, foods and drinks from our exhibitors:
List of exhibitors and expo map coming soon
RACE MAP:
Click to see course details
RACE DAY PARKING-DIRECTION & MAP
For everyone travelling to the venue of the Wangchan50 please find instructions & information enclosed
Recommendations on Parking:
Please try to ‘car pool’ instead of arriving one person per car – and you help save the environment too!
Special groups in large Van will access parking directly at venue
Try to arrive early for parking – 1:00 hour before your start is recommended, for each distance 50km from 05:15 hr / 25km from 05:45 hr / 11km from 06:15 hr / 4km from 06:30 hr
For roadside parking, please ONLY use the LEFT side of road, so not to block through traffic- Very important – please don’t ruin it for everyone!
MORE INFORMATION ON PARKING PROCEDURES COMING SOON
We thank everyone for your attention and kind cooperation to ensure that parking runs smoothly for all participants.
Please follow the instructions from parking marshals
SHUTTLE BUS PARKING SERVICE
Information coming soon
On course, you will notice different kind of signs – these are described below:
ORANGE RIBBONS – The most noticeable are the thousands of orange ribbons that we used to mark the course every 30-50m – follow these and you know you are on track!
ARROWS – Direction arrows red on yellow, indicating any turns or junctions to continue, turn left, turn right.
WRONG WAY – Do not continue in this direction! If you missed a turn you will find a cross marking wrong direction and please turn back until you find the course.
YOUR RACE DISTANCE – Please follow your BIB colour / race distance – 50km Yellow, 25km Red, 11km Blue, 4km as indicated.
If our marshals spot your BIB colour they will point you in the right direction or please ask.
KILOMETRE MARKERS – If you prefer not to know, then look away! We will have kilometre markers placed every 2 km on the course, they are smaller and a good reference in case you need assistance to guide our rescue teams – and just to know what’s left!
SAFETY
This is a trail running event bringing you in mountains and remote areas. DO NOT expect to be picked up at any point on the course when tired. Only participants sustaining serious injuries will be rescued anywhere on course by our medical teams/medical vehicles.
For people who would like to stop/give up, please walk or trot to the next Water station or follow marshal instructions who may guide you to the pickup/evacuation areas.
The safety issue is for us extremely important.
SKYWAVE/ADVANCED RESCUE SOLUTIONS rescue team on duty with:
- 2 ATV’S with stretchers
- 1 UTV
- 1 Medical post in middle of course
ProRace-Q team on duty with:
- 6 nurses on motocross browsing the course
- 2 4WD ambulances in remote and mountainous areas
- 1 Medical post in middle of course
On top of that, 2 ambulances, one doctor and 6 nurses will be on duty that day at selected location and finish line. The race has been specially designed to allow medical staff on the scene in a matter of minutes in case of an emergency. Trail running is a challenging sport, but sportsmanship is integral parts of making it a safe event. Pay attention to the needs of other competitors. If someone needs help, help them. Also, please come well prepared: mentally, physically, and logistically.
Mandatory equipment and equipment checks
- Mobile phone
- Whistle
- Race Bib
- 1.5l of water from start (50km and 25km runners)-Hydration pack such a camelback is recommended
Recommended equipment
- Cap, bandana or hat
- Extra pair of socks
- Sunglasses
- Sun block or Sun Screen
- Trekking poles
- Adhesive elastic band for making a bandage or a strapping
- Some cash
- Electrolyte powers sachets
- At least 500 calories worth of energy bars /gels/ food portions at start point
HYDRATION
Thailand is a tropical and warm country. It is essential to stay hydrated at all times.
Safety of our athletes is a priority and we do not want anybody to suffer dehydration.
We encourage participants to refill their hydration system and drink/refresh at all water stations.
We also encourage all runners to cool down when and where it is possible (Immerse your body in a lake or in a river for instance. Use the buckets with ice and sponges offered a selected water stations etc.)
For 50 & 25km trail run, it is mandatory that EVERY runner must carry a camelback or any other hydration system of minimum 1.5 litres of water on their person – failure to do so by any runners and demonstrate such to organizers will be refused access to start.
- 50km: 8 water stations in total + one at finish line
- 25km: 4 water stations in total + one at finish line
- 11km: 1 water station + one at finish line
- 4km: Water station at finish line
RACE ACCOMODATION
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR WANGCHAN50 ( Check-in 26 Mar 2022 / Check-out 27 Mar 2022 )
SUAN LAMAI
Suan Lamai Caravan Camping Car
- 3,500 baht/van – 2 persons
- Add 500 for 3rd and 4th person
- Included breakfast
- Lavatories, shower (Separate male and female)
- Parking Available
Remark:
- Bring your own tent and bedding (No Service available)
- Check-in 14.00 / Check-out 12.00
- Allow to cook (Bring your own equipment)
- Seafood BBQ is available for dinner and order at the restaurant
- Restaurant is open as normal you can order to your accommodation
- More than ten restrooms available
- Lighting and electricity are available around camping area, but camper must bring your own extension.
- No pet allows
Link for Suan Lamai Caravan Camping Car: https://forms.gle/nPY45carWJ1Kw2dr6
Suan Lamai Camping Ground
- 800 baht/space (3x3m) – 2 persons
- Runners bring their own tent and bedding
- No breakfast
- Lavatories, shower (Separate male and female)
- Parking Available
Remark:
- Bring your own tent and bedding (No Service available)
- Check-in 14.00 / Check-out 12.00
- Allow to cook (Bring your own equipment)
- Seafood BBQ is available for dinner and order at the restaurant
- Restaurant is open as normal you can order to your accommodation (same menu as home-car)
- More than ten restrooms available
- Lighting and electricity are available around camping area, but camper must bring your own extension.
- No pet allows
Link for Suan Lamai Camping Ground: https://forms.gle/XngLKEyYHMSe5mKP6
WANGJUNTR GOLF CLUB RESORT
- 250 baht/space (4x4m) – 1 persons
- Runners bring their own tent and bedding , No breakfast
- Lavatories, shower and locker available
- Parking Available
- 250 camping spaces available
- FREE !! Transport to venue with shuttle songteaws
Shuttle Schedule
Wangjuntr Golf Park to Suan Lamai
04:30/ 04:45/ 05:00/ 05:15/ 05:30/ 05:45/ 06:00/06:15/06:30
Suan Lamai to Wangjuntr Golf Park
10:00/ 11:00/ 12:00/ 13:00/ 14:00/ 16:00/ 17:00/ 18:00
Remark:
- Bring your own tent and bedding (No Service available)
- No Breakfast
- Everyone is welcome to join camping experience
- Not allowed to cook and setup the fire at the camping area
- Lighting is provided at the camping area from 17.30 hr to 22.00 hr. No electricity provided.
- The camping area opens on 26 March 2022 at 12.00h and close on 27 March 2022 at 17.30h
- All car drivers need to exchange the ID card before entering the property.
Link for Wangjuntr Golf Resort Camping Ground: https://forms.gle/JbmUZYYDbFKdFbrF7
PATTANA SPORT RESORT
- Valid for nights of 25,26 March 2022
- Mansion Standard Room THB 1,200
- Hotel Deluxe Room THB 2,000
- Villa A 4 person THB 4,000
- Villa B 5 person THB 4,500
- Villa C 6 person THB 5,000
****Additional person THB 800
- Rates are for one night, single or twin occupancy.
- Rates for Villa are for one night, occupants as specified above
- Above rates are net inclusive of service charge and VAT
- Rates are including either breakfast at the restaurant or race day breakfast box
- Late check out until 17.00hrs free of charge
- 10% commission on room accommodation only, after service and VAT is removed
Race Day Venue Transfer Price
Pattana – Wangchan – Pattana THB 700 per person
This price is for advance booking only. Price for booking at hotel is THB 900 per person
Timings to be confirmed closer to the race dates.
Pick up from Bangkok to Pattana
One way THB 700 per person
Round Trip THB 1,200 per person
Check Schedule here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z4a2006p3qt07w6/PATTANA%20SHUTTLE%20SCHEDULE%20.pdf?dl=0
Reservation at PATTANA SPORT RESORT please contact directly to below contact
Tel. 038-318-999
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PattanaSports
COURSE DETAILS
Drinks Hydration:
8 water stations at this mark:
- Water Station 1 at KM4.7
- Water Station 2 at KM12.5
- Water Station 3 at KM 17.7
- Water Station 4 at KM 24.7
- Water Station 5 at KM 30.7
- Water Station 6 at KM 36.9
- Water Station 7 at KM 42.1
- Water Station 8 at KM 47.5
Time Limit: 12:00 hours
Cut off times at each location
- Water station 2 at km 12.5 cut off time at 3 hours (or Time of Day at 09:15)
- Water station 3 at km 17.7 cut off time at hour 4:45 hours (or time of Day at 11:00)
- Water station 4 at km 24.7 cut off time at 6:15 hours (or Time of Day at 12:30)
- Water station 5 at km 30.7 cut off time at 7 hour 45 min (or Time of Day at 14:00)
- Water Station 7 at km 42.1 cut off time at 10 hours 15 min (or Time of Day at 16:30)
- Finish Line at km 50.8 cut off time at 12 hrs (or Time of Day at 18.15)
- Runners need to reach at each water station before the cut-off times. Runners who reach the water station after the desig-nated time will have to go follow the cut-off rules.
50 km is compulsory to carry at least 1.5 litre of water on your person; failure to do so may result in inability to compete in 50 km trail run distance.
Use of a camelback or any hydration system is mandatory for the 50km distance, please note.
One loop of 50.8 km course
Drinks Hydration:
4 water stations at this mark:
- Water Station 1 at KM5.5
- Water Station 2 at KM12
- Water Station 3 at KM17
- Water Station 4 at KM22.5
Time Limit : 7:15hr
Cut off times at the finish Line (or Time of Day at 14.00)
Runners need to reach at each water station before the cut-off times. Runners who reach the water station after the designated time will not be allowed to continue, and then return the timing chip and bib number immediately.
25 km is compulsory to carry at least 1.5 liter of water on your person, failure to do so may result in inability to compete in 25 km trail run distance.
Use of a camelback or any hydration system during the race for all distances is highly recommended.
One loop of 25 km course
11KM Trail Course:
1 water stations at KM5.5
Time Limit : 3.30 hr
Cut off times at the finish Line (or Time of Day at 10.45)
Use of a camelback or any hydration system during the race for all distances is highly recommended
One loop of 11 km course
The Course map of 3 km will be provided later on.
Drinks Hydration: water stations for 3 km at finish line only
No cut-off time
Drink & Aid Stations
Please check the distance map.
RULES & PENALTIES
Rules:
- Participants must be at least
- 18 years old on race day: Sunday 27 March 2022 (50km distance)
- 16 years old on race day: Sunday 27 March 2022 (25km distance)
- 11 years old on race day: Sunday 27 March 2022 (11km distance)
A minor waiver must be signed by parents for all participants below 18 years of age.
- Race participants may run walk or crawl, but may not make use of any motorized or wheeled vehicles during the race. Doing so could be grounds for disqualification.
- Race participants must make forward progress exclusively under their own power. Carrying, pulling or pushing by other racers or members of the public is prohibited and is grounds for disqualification.
- Racers must follow the marked course route the entire way and register at each aid station and timing checkpoint. Taking short cuts is grounds for disqualification.
- Racers wishing to make a protest must notify the race command centre within 60 minutes of finishing the race. Protests will be considered by a three person committee consisting of the race director, a representative from Wangchan50 and {an inde-pendent third party}. Decisions of the committee are final.
- Any littering on the course is strictly prohibited. Race participants are responsible for making sure that anything they throw out goes into a trash barrel/bags. Littering on the course is grounds for disqualification.
- Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and on the front of your body. Do not cover over your race number with any backpack strap or article of clothing.
- If you withdraw from the event, you must sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint (unless assisted from the course by First Aid crews).
- You must carry the Mandatory Gear at all times during the event. Random gear checks will be performed during the event. Any participant without the mandatory gear will not be able to proceed until they arrange for the missing item to be re-placed. For the sake of fairness to other runners there will also be a penalty ranging from a time penalty to disqualification based on the severity of the breach.
- You must obey directions of marshals AND BE RESPECTUL if you miss any time cut-offs. The organization reserves the right to change the cut off time rules due to unexpected circumstances (Weather)
- Use of trekking poles is permitted after checkpoint 1 only. During the first section of the race, those wishing to use poles must carry them in a backpack or waste pack with the points facing down.
- Race participants may not receive outside support from the general public anywhere along the course other than at check points/aid stations.
- There will be some food and snacks provided at selected stations. However, participants should not rely on this only and make sure they carry some nutrition with them as well (Bars, gels, dried fruits, bananas etc.)
- The organization reserves the right to shorten/change the course or amend the rules due to unexpected circumstances that may put the safety of the participants at stake (Weather, wild animals on course etc…)
- DNF participants who missed cut off times may be allowed to short cut and therefore cross the finish line. A DNF sign will be stamped on their race BIB at the cut off station. In this case, the DNF participants will not receive a finisher T-shirt and will not be ranked. They will be marked as DNF.
- It is strictly forbidden to exchange race number with another competitor during the event. This is grounds for disqualification.
- The timing of the competition begins at the start of the race and officially ends when the competitor crosses the finish line.
- The competitor to cross the finish line in the shortest time minus any penalties is declared the winner in that category.
- The organizer reserves the right to refuse an application from any participant. All athletes must be in good physical condition. The race is not advised for people that have any medical conditions or disabilities.
- All competitors must also inform the medical team of any illness or injury that occurs during or in conjunction with the event.
Penalties
Reasons for Penalties:
- Disobeying instructions from a race official
- Being rude and show no respect to a race official
- Non-assistance to a person in danger
- Sabotage (of another competitor or the course)
- Use of an unauthorized means of transport
- Violation over the identity of a competitor or change of a race number during the race
- Intervention or assistance from an unauthorized person