Information - Sandsjöbacka Trail

Information
With only a month remaining to the Sandsjöbacka Trail, here
are some important information. In January you will get a
shorter PM by email as well as one in your start-kit.
OUR VISION
Sandsjöbacka Trail was initiated to show the beauty of running
from Kungsbacka just before dawn, through the Sandsjöbacka and
Änggårdsbergen natural reserve to Gothenburg.
We want the event to be modest and down to earth but also professional.
Chocolate cake and happy volunteers at a few energy stations –
inbetween them the particular mixture of beautiful nature and battle
against the elements as it is to run in the winterterrain.
We also want to have a welcoming atmosphear at the finishline, you
should get the feeling of a proper arrival.
START KIT
Our possibilities to hand out
start kits in conjunction with
the starts are very limited,
therefore we ask if you could
pick-up your start kit at one of
the following occasions:
Sat-Sun Jan 9-10th 11-15
Team Sportia, Frölunda Torg
Thursday Jan 14th 11-18
Team Sportia, Frölunda Torg
FridayJan 15th 16-20
Slottsskogsvallen (26 km bib
available only at start)
Saturday Jan 16th 10.30-16
Slottsskogsvallen
The start kit inludes, among
others, race bib, chip, maps
and, if applicable, t-shirt.
If you cannot come at these
occasions – be on time, well
before start!
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Rules and Safety
Sandsjöbacka Trail is an event with the intent to get more
people to experience winter trails of Sandsjöbacka. For
some, running fast is pure happiness and to compare times
can be satisfactory, therefore we have a scoreboard. The
rules below should be followed: They are there to make your
day in the woods as safe as possible.
REMEMBER
• Participation is at your own risk
• Be careful at road intersections, Swedish traffic legislation applies.
Please use high-viz clothing.
• It is obvious and mandatory to help other runners if necessary.
• Always contact us, as soon as possible, if you drop out or leave the
course (phone numbera can be found in this PM, on the map as well
as on your bib). If you fail to notify us and we initiate a search and
rescue operation, you will be charged the cost.
• Behind the last runner, there will be sweepers who can assist in case of
any difficulties
• Phone numbers to staff can be found on both the bib and the map.
LITTERING
• All kinds of littering is strictly forbidden – deliberately littering will
result in disqualification
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PHONE NUMBERS
If you drop out, please call any
of the following numbers. Add
the numbers to you cellphone
before the race. They are also
printed on the bib.
Race director: 0707-498559
Course director: 0761-140984
If you encounter a runner with
serious problems, it is obvious
and mandatory to assist.
In case of serious injury, call
112.
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Equipment
The mandatory equipment is for your safety – a warm runner who is forced to walk and is
low on energy can quickly get into a life threatening hypothermia. The mandatory items
listed below shall be presentable during the whole course (random checks will be made).
Specified amount of liquid should be present at start – its containers should be available at
all times.
Mandatory equipment, 82 km
Mandatory equipment 44 km
• Map (distributed with the start-kit)
• Liquid for 30 km (at least 0.2 l)
• Energy (at least 250 kCal)
• Extra underwear shirt or similar
• Extra shell jacket or survival blanket
• Dauer or similar elastic bandage
• Whistle
• Cellphone
• GPS unit (handed out at the start)
• Headlamp, Sunrise is around 8 (so 1½ h runtime
is needed in the morning). In the evening, darkness
falls around 1630-1700.
• Map (distributed with the start-kit)
• Liquid for 15-20 km (at least 0.15 l)
• Energy (at least 200 kCal)
• Extra underwear shirt or similar
• Extra shell jacket or survival blanket
• Dauer or similar elastic bandage
• Whistle
• Cellphone
• Headlamp (the sunrise will occur approximately as
you reach the forest)
Drop bag
For those who run 82 km, there is a possibility to
leave a small bag to be delivered to the Lindome aid
station. Choose a waterproof and easily identifiable
bag. The bag may contain dry clothes and other
things that you may need. If you change shoes, A
small towel to stand on can come handy. The bag and
the items you leave in it will transported to the finish
after runners have passed Lindome.
• Map (distributed with the start-kit)
• Liquid for 15-20 km (at least 0.15 l)
• Energy (at least 200 kCal)
• Extra underwear shirt or similar
• Extra shell jacket or survival blanket
• Dauer or similar elastic bandage
• Whistle
• Cellphone
Keep liquid fluid in the cold
Start with warm liquid. If you use a reservoar,
then the tube and valve are most at risk for
freezing, since they are most exposed to the
cold. To protect the tube, it can be good to
wrap it in some insulating material such as
neoprene. One can also blow back the liquid
into the bladder. Try to get the backpack
under your jacket so that it is heated by the
body-heat. The same thing is valid for your
hydration waist pack. ​​​
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Mandatory equipment 34 km
Mandatory equipment 26 km
• Map (distributed with the start-kit)
• Liquid for 10-15 km (at least 0.10 l)
• Extra underwear shirt or similar
• Extra shell jacket or survival blanket
• Dauer or similar elastic bandage
• Whistle
• Cellphone
Mandatory equipment 22 km
• Map (distributed with the start-kit)
• Extra shel ljacket, dry sweater or survival blanket
(to keep you warm if something happens)
• Dauer or similar elastic bandage
• Cellphone
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Course and timing
The race passes several nature reserves: remember to trespect our access to the forests and
nature. We apply a zero tolerance to littering. Don’t forget to raise your eyes from the roots
and enjoy the views.
COURSE AND TIMING
The course is well marked from the start to the hiking trail system. On
the hiking trails, our signs will tell you which of the many trails to follow.
This The map is mostly a back-up, useful for instance if you miss an
intersection. After severak hour of running it is easy to lower your eyes
and lose focus. If case of an accident would happen, it’s also good to know
where the nearest road is.
AID STATIONS AND CUT OFFS
At all aid-stations there will be something too eat, something warm to
drink, water and Umara sportsdrink to drink or refill your hydration
system with. In addition we will have the famous mud cake at the aidstation in Sisjön. If you have your own support/fluids/food, these
should be placed next to existing aid-station.
Friday (26 km)
• Sisjön (15 km) closes at 21.00 (Max 3 h)
• Finish closes at 22.30 (Max 4,5 h)
Saturday (22/44 km):
• Kyrkobyn-Dala (–/11 km) closes at 9.30 (Max 2 h)
• Spårhagavägen (–/19 km) closes at 11.30 (Max 4 h)
• Sisjön (11/33 km) closes at 14:30 (Max 5,5/7 h)
• Finish closes at 16.30 (Max 7,5/9 h)
Sunday (34/82 km):
• Iglakärr (–/25km) closes at 11.30 (Max 5 h)
• Lindome (–/40 km) closes at 13.30 (Max 7 h)
• KyrkobynDala (–/50 km) closes at 15.30 (Max 9 h)
• Spårhagavägen (11/59 km) closes at 17.30 (Max 7,5/11 h)
• Sisjön (23/71 km) closes at 19.30 (Max 9,5/13 h)
• Finish closes at 22.30 (Maxt12,5/16 tim)
SPLITS
Split-times is taken with sisjön
as well as Kyrkbyn Dala and
Spårhagavägen on Saturday.
LIVE GPS TRACKING
GPS tracking is included in the
fee for 26 and 82 km, runners
in 22 and 44 km can purchase
GPS tracking at sign up. The
TracTrac GPS system makes
it possible to follow runnners
along the course, either at a
computer or using the app
available both for Android and
Iphone.
REMEMBER
• Participants not returning the
GPS unit will be charged a
replacement fee of SEK 1300.
• A cellphone can easily be
discharged – especially if it
is cold outside. It is therefore
advisable to bring an extra
battery and or a spare phone.
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Start
We have tried to choose locations and start times to fit with public transport. The only
exception is the 50 miles’ start where we have our own buses.
26 KM – LINDÅS
34 KM – LINDOME
Public transport:
The start is next to the stop Snipen 33 min with
Blå Express from the trainstation or 16 min from
Marklandsgatan.
By car:
There is a park-n-ride on Lindomevägen 100 m from
the start.
Bibs, locker rooms and restrooms can be found inside
the Nordic Wellness Lindome.
Public Transport:
The start is at Lindome centre, 500 metres from
Lindome station.
By car:
There are parking spaces at Lindome centre.
22 KM – KÅLLERED
82 KM – TJOLÖHOLM
Bibs, locker rooms and restrooms can be found
inside the Nordic Wellness Kållered.
Public Transport:
The start is close to the Labackavägen/Ekenleden
intersection a 400 meter walk from Kållered station.
By car:
There are plenty of parkings at the mall east of
Ekenleden.
The 82 km (50 miles) start is by Tjolöholms slott, also
available for accomodation – see the home page for
more information.
44 KM – KUNGSBACKA
Bibs, locker rooms and restrooms can be found
inside the Nordic Wellness Kungsbacka City.
Public Transport:
The start is by Linden square in Kungsbacka, 400
metres from Kungsbacka station.
By car:
There are a few parking spaces at Linden square
but just 50 metres away there are more and cheaper
spots.
Accomodation
If you come from another city or just want
to stay overnight because it is practical and
convenient, we have arranged with discounts
at a number of different locations. Read more
about this on our webpage under the section
”accomodation”
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Public Transport:
Bus transfer is included in the fee. The bus leaves
Slottskogsvallen sunday morning (see ”Schedule” next
page and ”Maps” below).
By car:
You can also reach Tjolöholm by car, please note the
parking fee – the revenue from the parking is used for
maintainance of the estate.
FINISH – SLOTTSSKOGSVALLEN
Public Transport:
You reach Slottsskogsvallen by bus or tram. The stop
Marklandsgatan is about 400 metres away.
By car:
At the southernmost football field ”Dalen” we have
free parking fredag – sunday. Closer to the finish line
there are limited amount of parking.
Maps
Check out our Google maps at
our website – they have a lot of
useful information apart from
the actual course, such as trains,
parkings etc.
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Schedule
SATURDAY-SUNDAY 9-10/1
Team Sportia Frölunda Torg
11–15 Race bib pick-up
THURSDAY 14/1
Team Sportia Frölunda Torg
11–18 Race bib pick-up
FRIDAY15/1
Start Lindås
17.30 Race bib pick-up/Bag check-in
18.00 Start 26 km
Aid station Sisjön
18.45 Aid station opens
21.00 Aid station closes
Slottsskogsvallen Finish
16.00 Café & Race bib pick-up
22, 44, 34 och 82 km
19.45 First finisher
21.00 PRIZE CEREMONY 26 km
22.30 Finish line closes
SATURDAY 16/1
Start Kungsbacka
06.30 Race bib pick-up/Bag check-in
Nordic Wellness Kungsbacka City
07.30 Start 44 km
Start Kållered
08.00 Race bib pick-up/överdragsinlämning
09.00 Start 22 km Nordic Wellness Kållered
SUNDAY 17/1
Slottsskogsvallen
04.45 Bag check-in
05.00 Boarding of bus
05.15 Bus departs for Tjolöholm (82 km)
Kungsbacka station
05.35 Bus arrives
05.40 Bus departs for Tjolöholm (82 km)
Tjolöholm
06.10 Bus arrives
06.15 Bag & drop bag check-in
06.30 Start
Start och Depå Lindome
09.00 Race bib pick-up/Bag check-in
09.30 Aid station & drop bag service (82 km) opens
10.00 Start 34 km
13.30 Aid station closes
Kyrkobyn-Dala
10.00 Aid station opens
15.30 Aid station closes
Aid station Kyrkobyn-Dala
07.30 Aid station opens
09.30 Aid station closes
Spårhagavägen
10.30 Aid station opens
17.30 Aid station closes
Aid station Spårhagavägen
08.30 Aid station opens
11.30 Aid station closes
Sisjön
11.00 Aid station opens
19.30 Aid station closes
Aid station Sisjön
09.30 Aid station opens
13.30 Aid station closes
Målområde Slottsskogsvallen
10.30 Café & Race bib pick-up 34/82 km
10.15 First finisher 22 km
11.00 First finisher 44 km
12.00 PRIZE CEREMONY 22 km
13.00 PRIZE CEREMONY 44 km
16.30 Finish line closes
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Målområde Slottsskogsvallen
12.00 Café opens
12.30 First finisher 34 km
14.00 PRIZE CEREMONY 34 km & Sprint triple
14.30 First finisher 82 km
17.00 PRIZE CEREMONY 82 km & Ultra triple
22.30 Finish line closes
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Finish
You wi​​ll finish the race at Slottskogsvallen, receive you medal
and your clothes that we have transported from the start.
Next to the finishline, you will be served warm soup, coffee/
tea and bread that is included in your fee. The cafee will also
sell other snacks to runners and audience .
Inside ”Slottskogens Idrottscentrum” there are showers and
dressing rooms. Please wash your shoes before you enter the
facility. DO NOT RINSE YOUR CLOTHES AND SHOES IN
THE SHOWERS – this will clog the pipes. We will supply
plastic bags that you can put tour clothes and shoes in.
MEDAL & BUCKLE
Everyone that finishes gets a
medal and if you finish the 50
miles you get a belt buckle.
WARM SOUP
Everyone that finishes is
offered warm soup and bread
and coffee/tea. The café will
also have other tasty things
for sale.
SHOWERS
Inside ”Slottsskogsvallens
idrottscentrum” there are
showers. At the finish line
there will be a shoe wash –
please do not rinse clothes
from mud in the showers –
this will clog the pipes.
MASSAGE
At the finish Team Axelson
offers massage both preordered and drop-in.
PRIZES
Our sponsors supply us with
many nice prices both for
fastes and to our bib lottery.
Information will be posted at
the finish line..
Times for price ceremonies
is found in the ”Schedule” on
previous page.
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Partners
BACKGROUND
After many lonesome winter
runs through Sandsjöbacka
and Änggårdsbergens nature
reserves, Sandsjöbacka Trail
Marathon envisioned itself.
The wild and beautiful nature
so close to the city, the feeling
of moving through the dark
winter trails, through the sunset
and through the low daylight is
what we want to share with the
running community.
The race was created in 2011
by Kvarnbyns Löparsällskap
in collavoration with the
club sponsor W-R-T. Since
then, the race has been
carefully cultivated and in
2013 the finish was moved
to Krokslättsvallen to enable
better logistics regarding finish
line, food, showers etc.
During preparations for 2014
the club decided that the race
had become too big for such
a small running club and to
secure the survival of the race
(and the club) a unanimous
desicion was taken to hand
over the project to the creator
of the course and his wife,
Nedevska Coaching & Events.
Nedevska
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