The 1st LAKAG BUTUAN Urban Race

An 8 hour quest of retracing Butuan's historical spots pitting as many as 20 teams in a test of physical endurance and mental toughness. A familiarity with the city could come in handy, too. Think you're up to it? The objective is to figure out answers to clues involving local and national history, and trivia interspersed with lots of navigating that takes competitors to landmarks of the city's past.

Not just a ‘running race'

The fastest teams may not be the better ones at problem solving than running. Teams will cover anywhere for about 60 kilometers of walking, running, or with a limited access to public transportation at designated control points.

Expect spontaneity

Loads of action and fun! Rack your brains solving the problems that you will encounter. Most of the 8-hour race will be spent running-hiking to clue sites except at designated control points, where you can have access to public transportation.

Race against as much as 20 teams

Weave through rural and urban Butuan to historic sites to solve puzzles and go through obstacles. As much as 20 equally determined teams are gunning for the same prize.

The fee is P600 per team. Team composed of 3 persons. This includes an event patch, race number patch, race map and passport, souvenir shirt, post-event food and awards, as well as random prizes.

Teams are to provide their own uniform, trail food and water.

Race Overview

The object of Lakag Butuan is to visit twelve control points in correct order and cross the finish line. The first team back wins.

The only allowed methods are by foot or local public transportation. Any and all other modes of transportation, including, but not limited to, any form of private transportation- car, motorcycle, are strictly prohibited. Any team using a disallowed mode of transportation will be immediately and summarily disqualified.

Event Start

Race kicks off at exactly 8am on December 9, 2006 . However, teams are required to check in on December 8, 2006 at exactly 4:00 pm for the checking of their safety equipment. Tents and dinner on the check-in day will be provided by the team.

Uniform

Teams must display their numbers, event patch and team logo on the front of their team shirts, and race number patches on their right shirtsleeves at all times. Failure to do so is a ground for disqualification. Event and race number patches will be provided upon registration . Teams are encouraged to wear matching apparels.

The 1 st Lakag Butuan Urban Race Gear

Here is a tentative list or required gear for The 1 st Lakag Butuan Urban Race. A final list will be posted no later than Race Day, so check back.

Gear check will be performed during the pre-race check in. Competitors will be required to produce and show proficient use of the required gear. There will be random gear checks during the race, and teams will be assigned a penalty for any missing required gear, and disqualified from the race for any missing safety gear. This is to help ensure the safety of all participants in the event.

This list may be periodically updated. It is your responsibility to check back here for any changes right up ‘til the race date.

Please note that you and your team will be required to carry both the required individual and team gear as appropriate for each section of the race. All team members must carry the required individual gear listed as Required for ALL Sections through all sections of the race. If you or your team gets lost or has an alternate piece of gear that you believe will fulfill the requirements of something listed here, please e-mail me at [email protected] and let us know. But please let us know well before the race checks in; otherwise, expect us to expect you to have the exact items we list here.

•  Team Equipment

•  Required for ALL Sections

•  Pen or pencil [pens are recommended]
•  Waterproof map case – Ziploc or similar bags will suffice [we recommend you bring two or three Ziploc bags]
•  First Aid Kit [1 kit per team] *see note below
•  Safety pins [4]
•  Scissors [1]
•  Needle [1]
•  Butterfly bandages [4] •  Gauze pads [4]
•  Adhesive [1 roll] •  Triangle bandage or bandana [1]

*Note: This is the required First Aid Kit gear list. Although we have trained medical staff available, your safety is your responsibility. You may be isolated from help for long periods of time and as such, you should be prepared to deal with any medical issues that your team may encounter.

•  Recommended Equipment

•  Prohibited Equipment

We believe this required gear would help keep the race safe and fun for everyone involved.

Thank you!

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