The North Face TRAIL-RUNNER

What: 450Km 5-days relays stage race
Distance: , Ultramarathon
Where: Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
When: 10/13/2010
Website: http://www.costaricatrophy.com

The North Face TRAIL-RUNNER … presents a journey of a dream starting at the Pacific ocean, traversing through volcanoes, and ending at the Caribbean ocean. Discover a great diversity of landscapes: valleys of bananas, coffee plantations, rainforest, giant ferns, flowers and the 5% of all plant and animal species that Costa Rica has to offer. Costa Rica’s TRAIL-RUNNER … The North Face TRAIL RUNNER invites you to live an adventure out of the ordinary. The North Face TRAIL RUNNER is a relay trekking race in teams of 4, racing over 5 consecutive days in the exceptional wild environment of the Costa Rica mountains. RACE TEAM … A team consists of 4 competitors and 1 or 2 assistants. Teams may be male, female, or mixed. The North Face TRAIL RUNNER includes challenging routes, fantastic giveaways, a consumer expo, well stocked stations, mechanical support and fun. Welcomes all levels… Some runners come just for the satisfaction of crossing the finish line, some to compete amongst themselves and friends while others come to win, but all come to discover a fantastic country rich in fauna and flora! Nevertheless, The North Face TRAIL RUNNER is an unforgettable experience! Pura Vida! The North Face TRAIL-RUNNER is a unique worldwide event in the world of trail and running, 450 km for 5 stage. The race is a true adventure open to all running enthusiasts looking for an unforgettable experience and adventure. It is designed for all, elite runners and the aficionado alike with good handling skills looking to explore some of the best locations in Costa Rica. Above all, it is a personal challenge. The Ethics of The North Face TRAIL-RUNNER … The runners, organization and partners are united in the same adventure and share the share the same values: EQUITY : The rules were conceived for everybody and therefore are applicable to everybody No financial incentives, but the same prize for all runners who finish RESPECT FOR OTHERS : Respect for oneself and for others permits absolutely no cheating of any form. Respect for the volunteers who participate for the pleasure. Respect for the local population who accommodate the race. Respect for the organization and its partners. RESPECT FOR NATURE: Never litter. Respect for flora and fauna. Don’t cut the corners because this provokes erosional damage to the area. Take advantage, for oneself and one’s companions, of communal transport or car pool. IMPARTATION AND SOLIDARITY: Prioritize assisting anybody in danger or difficulty. Support a charitable association to put one’s own suffering in perspective & to be aware of one’s privileges. EXPLORE YOUR LIMITS: Learn to know oneself and develop self-autonomy in order to maximize the commitment in respect of physical and mental integrity.

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