FROM JANUARY 1ST TO APRIL 15TH
FOR MORE INFORMATION &
CUSTOM PLANS PLEASE CONTACT
skillsharpening.association@gmail.com
Rules and Regulations
FAQ
Can we skip some obstacles?
Yes if you are not confident to pass the obstacles, but a penalty of 5 min will be captured. However, we’ll assist you to at least, try 3 times one obstacle.
The goal of Skill Sharpening association is “Never get man left behind” Meaning that everyone will pass the arrival line and get the medal.
How many water point during the race?
A total of 3 water point
Can I join even if i have no swimming experience (water phobia)?
Of course, nautical obstacles are perfectly safe with life guards and safety jacket are available if it makes you more confident.
What to do I want to register a team for the race?
This year 2020, you can run with your friends, by team/group, however, the registration is made individually.
Waves of departure are built by 15 to 20 participants, your friends will have to stay close to you when entering in the corridor.
What is the maximum number of members per team ?
It does not matter because it's an individual recording,
The assembly of your team is done before the starting line, in the airlock.
Reminder, the waves will consist of 15 to 20 pax with a departure every 5min.
First arrived in the airlock, first-party.
Is the Race and obstacles very difficult? and Safe?
This is a race where you will challenge yourself, it’ s all depend of your training performance, as a member you will be able to get a lot of tips from our specialists to be able to complete all the obstacles easily, as well to adapt yourself walking and running in the natural environment.
Safety is our priority, all our obstacles are tested and safe using a maximum of natural products.
What is the difficulty of obstacles: comparable to Mudday / Spartan style races or more simple / fun like the Color Run?
We have obstacles that will ask you to judge, force and never seen on other races. Even if there are unavoidable obstacles, we will combine with the effort on land and water obstacles. All of this, of course, in a military spirit, and even more so, legionary, because we are quite a few of the elders of this army corps.
A word, hi.
What to bring and what to wear during the race?
Be comfortable and travel light, we recommend:
Phase 1: Sundown mission is a night sleep only, no run. Your equipment for sleeping outside is optional but recommended.
We’ll give you a rescue blanket for survival.
Phase 2: Sunrise mission
Compression Shirt or normal shirt preferably Wicking fabrics (No cotton)
Compression shorts or Normal running short
Wool or wicking sock (No Cotton)
Trail shoes (Salomon preferably)
Gloves (For some obstacles)
What i get before, during and after the race?
One Race pack which include all the information about the race, one race cap and more
Participation of 2 missions (Sundown and Sunrise) for a total of 18km
More than 30 Adrenaline Obstacles in one of the most beautiful place in the world.
Finisher T-Shirt
One drink ticket of your choice
Medals
Your own photos in action!
One trip to Indonesia, for 2 people, 5 days, if your name is chosen among all participant and volunteers.
Is the bivouac area protected from rain / wind (tent required)?
We are in rustic season.
SKILL SHARPENING – BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE
Everyone takes his sleeping business. Your car will not be far to reseat your business early in the morning. This year, you are spared to wear everything throughout the race.
Is the Friday night meal to be expected by the participants?
Yes, but we will still offer you hot soup and fruit, around a good fire.
MISSION SCHEDULES


RACE VENUE
Tourist Office
Tel : 04 92 77 99 09; Fax: 04 92 77 99 07
Web: www.ville-riez.fr
Email: tourisme.riez@wanadoo.fr
4 Allées Louis Gardiol Marie – tel (33) 04 92 77 80 21
(closed Monday) Amis du Vieux Riez – tel (33) 04 92 77 80 45;
Hotel de VilleAccess Map
Riez 04500Chemin des colonnes
Latitude: 43.817039 / Longitude: 6.088296
https://goo.gl/maps/Svhjdt3RKx82

Riez Direction by Bus:
In the heart of the “Le Verdon regional park”, on the borders with the peaceful and warm Provence, in the foothills of the Alps historical, medieval village with 1700 Habitants,
86 km from Aix en Provence (TGV Train station)
114 km from Marseille (Marignane airport)
168 km from Nice (Airport)
Public transport would be by Bus from Marseille to Riez
Marseille – Gréoux – Riez – Castellane Bus FH-27
LER line 27 (part A): 3 buses/day, between Marseille and Riez, trip time 2 hrs. Stops: Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Venelles, Meyrargues, Peyrolles, Pont Mirabeau, St Paul-lez-Durance, Vinon, Gréoux-les-Bains, St Martin-de-Bromes, Allemagne-en-Provence, Riez.
LER line 27 (part B): 1 bus a day between Riez and Castellane (via the Gorges-de-Verdon), trip time 1h30. Stops: Riez, Roumoules, Moustiers-Ste-Marie, Lapalud, Rougon, Pont de Soleil, Castellane
On the LER website (http://www.info-ler.fr/fr/lignes-horaires/carte-et-fiches-horaires-n287. , select Ligne 27: Marseille / Greoux / Castellane to display the bus schedule PDF.
Riez – Moustiers-Ste-Marie Bus
The Riez – Moustiers-Sainte-Marie bus line has several buses a day; trip time 35 minutes.
Stops: Riez, Roumoules, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.Riez – Quinson Bus
The Riez – Quinson bus line has 1 bus a day (each way); trip time is 30 minutes. Stops: Riez, Montagnac, St Laurent-du-Verdon, Quinson.
Accommodation RiezSee Hebergement Riez 2017.pdf