SavageRace Race Day Information – Houston 2017

Savage Race Houston – Saturday, 10/28/17

RACE DAY INFORMATION

 

IMPORTANT: ROAD CLOSURES TO THE VENUE. CLICK HERE FOR ALTERNATE DRIVING DIRECTIONS!

 

STEP 1: Look up your bib number and wave time – CLICK HERE 
STEP 2: 
Download, print, and fill out your waiver before race day – CLICK HERE
STEP 3: Tell friends/family to print and fill out spectator waivers – CLICK HERE
STEP 4: Don’t forget your ID. You will need it to check in.
STEP 5: 
Please read below for more important race day information.


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Parking Instructions

IMPORTANT: ROAD CLOSURES TO THE VENUE. CLICK HERE FOR ALTERNATE DRIVING DIRECTIONS!

Savage Race parking is available for $10 per car and $25 for RVs or buses. VIP parking will be available for $20. CASH ONLY!

General
 Parking:

Saturday, October 28th
7IL Ranch
5389 Mill Creek Rd
Cat Spring, TX 78933

 

BIB NUMBERS & WAVE TIMES

DOWNLOAD BIB NUMBERS AND WAVE TIMES HERE

 

*Know your assigned start time before you arrive on race day.

If you registered after 10/17 11:59 PM – Your race time is:

  • Saturday, 10/28 – 1:00 PM
  • Or you may join your team

*Participants may move to a later wave time, but not earlier. Teams and groups may always run together.

WAIVERS

Print and fill out your waiver(s) before race day:

 

Course Map

Download the course map

 

Check-in Process

Participants
With your signed waiver and photo ID in hand, head to the BIB PICKUP lane that corresponds with your bib number (SavageJR: please head to the SAVAGEJR tent when you arrive. Bib numbers are not assigned ahead of time and SavageJR names are not posted on the participant list).

You will then receive your race packet that contains:

  • Timing Chip
  • Strap for Timing Chip
  • Race Bib
  • Safety Pins
***SavagePRO’s: You will also receive a white silicone SavagePRO wristband. You MUST wear this to be eligible for cash prizes and age group awards

 

Loop the strap through the timing chip and attach it to your wrist.

Remove your FREE BEER TAB from the bib and put it in a safe place (in your bag or in your vehicle). You will not receive your free beer if you do not present the tab at the free beer tent after you race.

Using the safety pins, attach the bib to an article of clothing you will be wearing during the race. Make sure it’s visible from the front so that the race photographers will be able to identify you for your FREE race photos! Read more about our photo process here.

If you would like to check a bag, take it to the BAG CHECK tent. Bag check is $5 per bag.

Head to the big blue arch labeled START and get warmed up until your wave time.

 

Spectators
With your signed spectator waiver in hand, head to the SPECTATOR tent.

  • Prepaid spectators: please go to the PREPAID lane
  • Day of spectators: please go to the SPECTATOR PASS lane to pay the $25 fee ($15 online before race day. Registration closes Friday night before the race at 11:59 PM)

PURCHASE $15 SPECTATOR PASSES HERE

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

When to Arrive
We recommend that you arrive at least 1 hour before your wave time. Remember that you will have to park, pick up your packet, attach your bib and timing chip, drop off your bags (optional), and then make your way to the starting line. Parking and registration opens at 8:00 AM. First wave starts at 9:00AM.


What you Need to Bring

  • Photo ID
  • Know your bib number and wave time – BIB NUMBERS AND WAVE TIMES
  • Your participant waiver – initialed, signed and ready to go – WAIVER DOWNLOAD
  • Appropriate footwear is highly recommended! Note: you will get muddy! No metal cleats
  • Spending money for extra beer, food, bag check, parking, and awesome Savage Race merchandise
  • Change of clothes and a towel. Yes, we have showers!
  • A bag to store your valuables in at our optional bag check. (Cost is $5 per bag)
  • A folding chair and a pop-up tent (optional party accessories)
  • A great attitude. We expect Savages to encourage and help each other through the course.


What to Leave at Home:

Do not bring any of the following items to Savage Race:

  • No metal cleats
  • Outside alcoholic beverages
  • Coolers
  • Glass containers
  • Pets (service dogs are okay)
  • Crappy attitudes
  • Weapons of any kind


Optional Bag Check

We will have an optional bag check available for $5. Please make sure to have your own bag if you want to check something. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.


Free Beer Ticket – Don’t Lose It!

We want you to receive your hard-earned beer. Each participant over 21 will have a beer ticket attached to their bib. Make sure you remove the ticket from the bib prior to the event. If you lose it, you will not be able to get your free beer.


Lost and Found Items

We will have a lost and found located at the bag check tent on race day. Please be aware that not all items are turned in to us, and we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

**WARNING – Those running with cameras are susceptible to losing them in our mud and water obstacles. It’s always a good idea to place your contact information on or in valuable items. Be sure to secure all items while on the course. You have been warned! All lost electronic items will require a $75 return fee for processing and shipping to the rightful owner of the lost item. *NOTE: Not all lost items are recovered and we cannot guarantee their return.


Race Day Registrations

Race day registrations will be available for $150 each. $180 for SavagePRO.


Cancellations and Transfers

Participants can cancel or transfer their registration in advance of the event by contacting our customer service department at savagerace.com/contact. You’ll be charged a $30 transfer fee up front and will be given a 100% off code that you can use to register for a future race. (Be sure to contact us at least a few days in advance of the race in order to allow time for this process to take place.)

Participant transfers can be made on race day for $30. We will need to call or have face to face contact with the person who is transferring their registration, so please have them on the phone before you enter the information line to save time.


Weather

We do not intend to cancel or delay Savage Race due to inclement weather. We will let you know on our Facebook page if anything changes. Unpredictable weather conditions mean that unexpected race day changes are possible for our event. Please roll with the punches. Generally speaking, we won’t cancel the event for a rainy, wet day. However, lightning, tornadoes, strong winds, and flooding may provide cause for delays or cancellation. Pay attention to your inbox or to the Savage Race Facebook page for further updates.


SavagePRO

Eligibility
To be eligible for SavagePRO cash prizes and age group awards, athletes must register for the SavagePRO wave at 9:00 AM on Saturday only. Upgrades to SavagePRO can be made at the information tent on race day for $30. All upgrades must be completed by 8:45 AM.

Overall Awards and Cash Prize Structure (male and female)

1st Place Overall: $1,000; Gold Medal; Savage Ax
2nd Place Overall: $500; Silver Medal
3rd Place Overall: $250; Bronze Medal

Age Group Awards (male and female)

1st Place in Age Group: Gold Medal
2nd Place in Age Group: Silver Medal
3rd Place in Age Group: Bronze Medal

SavagePRO Ceremony
The SavagePRO awards ceremony will take place between 11:30 AM and 12:00 NOON at the main stage. You must be present during the awards ceremony to receive your award; they will not be mailed post-race.

DOWNLOAD SAVAGEPRO RULES
*All athletes are required to know the rules before they enter the starting corral on race day.


Spectator Information

All spectators will receive:

  • Exclusive access to the ENTIRE course
  • An amazing festival area including music and other Savage entertainment.
  • Access to great food, cold beverages, and awesome Savage Race merchandise
  • Spectator tickets are $15 online until the Friday night before the race at 11:59 PM, or $25 at the gate. Children 12 & under are FREE.
  • All pre-paid spectator passes can be retrieved at the spectator registration tent on race day.
  • All spectators, including minors, must bring a signed waiver prior to admittance.

CLICK HERE FOR SPECTATOR REGISTRATION

DOWNLOAD SPECTATOR WAIVER HERE


SavageJR

With 10 kid-sized obstacles in a 1/4 to 1/2 mile course, even the youngest Savages can get dirty and join in on the fun. SavageJR will take place at 11:00AM and 1:30PM for children 12 and under.

  • Online registration is $35. Race day registration is $45 per child.
  • Online registration is available until Friday night before the race at 11:59 PM.
  • Check-in for the kids race will be located at the SavageJR tent
  • ONE free spectator pass is included with SavageJR registration. Passes will be picked up at the SavageJR tent during check-in for the SavageJR participant.

CLICK HERE FOR SAVAGEJR REGISTRATION

DOWNLOAD SAVAGEJR WAIVER

 

Photos & Results
We know you will be anxiously waiting for your results and free photos immediately after the race, so here’s what you need to know:

Results
A link to the results will be posted the night of the event on the event page. Click Here.

Preview Photos
Preview photo albums will be posted the night of the race on Facebook.  These are just a teaser for your FREE photos that will be ready later in the week after the race. Click Here.

Free Photos
A link to your free photos will be posted on the event page on the Thursday after the event.  It takes some time to tag all of the photos, so please be patient. For a better chance at finding your photos, attach your bib to the front of your body. Click Here.


How to Find Us

 

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