RACE INFORMATION
Event Schedule and Course Maps
YOU MUST MEET THESE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Athletes must complete one of the following within 18 months of Race Day:
A standard Olympic-distance race in 3:00 hours or less (or adjusted time if a non-standard Olympic)
A Half distance in 7 hours or less; or
A Full distance in 15 hours or less.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
*Curacao is a dry arid island and can see temperatures around 90-95 degrees.
*On Race Day we urge all participants to wear ample sunscreen and keep hydrated.
*It would be wise for those not used to the conditions of the island to carry a water bottle during the race.
*We will have Aid Stations at key locations for water and to fill water bottles if needed.
BIKE SEGMENT
20k through the Mijnmaatschappij , this single out and back will offer participants to ride through some of the rolling hills, crosswinds and spectacular views...
Keep your eyes open you may catch a glimpse of Goats and Donkeys cheering you on!
*****IMPORTANT BIKE INFO*****
On race day we ask that each participant has a Bike Handler to retrieve his or her bike and remove it from transition.
If you are staying at a hotel other than Sta Barbara your bike and bike handler will be transported by qualified personnel back to your accommodations.
SWIM SEGMENTS
SOS Curacao offers THREE (3) Open Water swims.
All of which will offer stunning views and a good test of skill.
Please remember, safety first.
RUN SEGMENTS
SOS Curacao offers TWO (2) Challenging runs through some of the key Historical sites on the island.
Caracas Bai Island and the Salinja (Salt Pans)
While running you can almost feel the past.
Athlete Event Schedule
*SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS TENTATIVE & SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Please continue to check back regularly for updates.
Friday, March 6th 2020
3-5 PM
All Athlete Check In Available
Sta Barbara Ballroom
Bike Check/Tune if required (TBD)
4-6 PM
All Athlete Pre-Race Pasta Buffet
*Pasta Bolognese Vegetarian lasagna with Pomodoro and béchamel sauce.
*Chicken Alfredo pasta Shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
*Green salad with dressing and condiments Assorted bread rolls and butter.
5-6 PM
All Athlete Briefing – (Attendance of 1 briefing is mandatory)
Sta Barbara Ballroom
Saturday, March 7th 2020 – RACE DAY
11:30 AM
Transition Area Opens – (Parking Lot of Sta Barbara near Boca 19)
12:30 PM
Pre-Race All Athlete Briefing
1:30 PM
SHOWTIME – Race Start
7:00 PM
After Party and Awards
Chill Beach Bar
SOS-CURACAO
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
All Organisation required for SOS Curacao including 7 transition areas, swim course, swim safety cover, traffic management for road closures, stewards and equipment for volunteers; Briefing Pasta Dinner; Race day nutrition at the aid stations; Finisher T-Shirt; Finisher Medal; Finisher Plaque Burgers and Beer at Chill Beach.
