THE ULTRA BEAST-A DESERT RACE

THE ULTRA BEAST, A DESERT RACE BY GLOBERACERS 

This race is a test of your endurance and prepares you for desert races around the world. Heat, in the month of April, is an element we chose to have in The BEAST Ultra, to stay true to our roots, our vision and the race’s name. We are not one to make it easy on you J Are you ready for challenges beyond the normal? See you in the desert in April. Me, your Race Director, Kavitha, have done recce of this place in the months of March/April each year. So, I can safely say that I am aware of the conditions and trust you will be an ultra runner worth your salt once you have tamed THE BEAST!

Dates:

RACE DAYS: April 5-7, 2019

RACE SCHEDULE:

Arrival at Pokhran Fort and briefing/Bib Pickup: April 5, 2019, 12pm and 4pm (Two briefing sessions, especially since 100mile runners start that night at 12am and if they arrive early enough they can attend the earlier session and get some sleep)

CATEGORY START SCHEDULE

Category	Start	Finish	Time limit
100miles	12am, April 6	8am, April 7	32 Hours
100Kms	6am, April 6	12am, April 7	18 Hrs
75Kms	6am, April 6	6.30pm, April 6	12.5 Hrs
50Kms	6am, April 6	2.30pm, April 6	8.5 hrs.
25Kms	6am, April 6	11am, April 6	5 Hrs

Eligibility criteria: 

50Kms - Minimum 2 full marathons 
75Kms - Minimum 2 50Kms ultra marathons 
100kms - Minimum 2 50Kms and 1 75Kms+ ultra marathons. 
160kms - Minimum 1 100Kms ultra timed finish 

Transport options:

• Train from Delhi to Pokhran arrives at about 8am. A good option to attend the earlier briefing session and rest before the race.
• Flights to Jodhpur and by road to Pokhran

Accommodation: 

• Runners will be provided accommodation at Fort Pokhra, either in the deluxe rooms on a twin/triple sharing basis. Once the rooms are full, runners will be provided accommodation in camping tents in the Fort's premises with common loos and bath facility. 
• Accommodation can only be booked through the organizer at Fort Pokhran for the race. 

Preparation for the race:

• This is a desert route. One can expect the need of gators to avoid sand accumulating in shoes. If you do not have a pair, please procure a good pair.
• Most of the race will require headlamps and a reflective vest for safety measures. Please ensure you procure them ahead of time
• Dehydration will be a factor a runner must be prepared for. Procure a good hydration pack and train with it. Aid-stations are at every 12.5Kms the first 50Kms and then 15kms apart. will mean that you will carry basic food and water to carry you through this distance.
• A good pair of Sunglasses (protection from sun and winds gusts that carry sand), a buff, arm and leg sleeves are other items that will come in handy during the race.
• There is limited accommodation available in Pokhran. Basic tented accommodation, with common loo and bath, will be made available once rooms are filled up at Fort Pokhran. Please book your race ticket and accommodation early.
• If you have any food allergies do keep us informed ahead of time to avoid race mishaps.
• If you plan to have a drop bag at the race aid-stations, pack foods and hydration/gels that you are used to training with. Your tummy shall thank you for it and your race will go as planned.