RACE DAY - Sunday, September 19, 2004
10K 12:00 - Start & Finish at the Old Town Square
The WARR Race takes place in conjunction with the Mattoni Grand Prix
5K 01:30 - Start & Finish at the Old Town Square
Both races start and finish at the Old Town Square. The course is a 5km loop through the historical city center, leading across and along the banks of the river Vitava, under the spectacular panorama of a beautiful Prague castle. A music festival (PIM Prague International Marathon serenade) taking place along the course will make this a truly impressive and extraordinary event for WARR 2004 participants and spectators. Take a look at some pictures in the photo gallery at PIM: www.pim.cz. WARR participants running in the 10K will have a great experience running along side world-class runners in the Mattoni Grand Prix. Past winners in the Mattoni Grand Prix have included Haile Gebrselassie (ETH) in 2001 with a time of 28:07 (rec.) and Paul Tergat (KEN) in 1997, 1998, and 2002 with a time of 28:14. The Chip-Winning time ranking system will be used for time keeping.
Race Handbook
WARR 2004 “Hundred Spires Run” T-Shirt
Entry to Hospitality Suite (WARRtering Hole)
Participation in 10K and/or 5K Races
Over 180 Awards
Entry to T-Shirt Swap Party
Contribution to Local Charity
Lasting Friendships From Around the World
EACH FINISHER OF THE 5K OR 10K RECEIVES
Our Special Commemorative Medal
Entry Fee at Registration in Prague is USD $40.00. We accept cash only at registration, US or CZK (Czech Koruny).
Thursday, September 16 1400 – 1600 hrs.
Friday, September 17 1000 – 1200 hrs.
1400 – 1600 hrs.
Saturday, September 18 1000 – 1200 hrs.
1400 – 1600 hrs.
2100 – 2200 hrs.
There is NO Race Day Registration
Due to the extensive financial commitments we must make, we are unable to refund race entry fees. Dinner and/or Meet & Greet Train fees will be refunded if requested by August 20, 2004.
ENTRY FORM AND REFUND POLICIES
Because of the size of the volunteer staff and our desire to keep fees down, your entry will not be acknowledged. Entry forms MUST be postmarked no later than August 20, 2004. Submit your entries at the Registration Room if your entry will miss this postal deadline. Entries without payment included will be held until race week and charged the late fee. Please do not send cash.
Where To Stay: The Old Town Square a major tourist area will be the center of action, with the PIM Expo Tents being part of the WARR Registration and Race Packet pick-up area, a two-minute walk to the U ROTTA Restaurant the WARRtering Hole (hospitality room). WARRiors will be visiting Prague in September, the top tourist season, with the advantage of the best weather conditions throughout the year and the disadvantage of an oversold hotel capacity. Therefore, it is IMPORTANT to make your reservation, at least for the WARR days (16-19 Sep), as soon as possible. For your convenience, the CSA team has put together a list of available hotels in different budget ranges. The 3 travel agencies that hold the options for the chosen Hotels are listed below. The travel agencies will keep the capacity and prices for WARRiors until June 30 ONLY! After that date, accommodation will be subject to availability only and experience from the past year would indicate that hotel prices will escalate for this “top tourist” period – So please don’t wait too long and risk being “homeless” in Prague!
The list of hotels and reservation contacts are available at: http://www.worldairlineroadrace.org
Travel agencies: Fax:+420 222 582 282,+420 222 592 977
ITC travel, Koněvova 41,Praha 3,130 00 Czech rep.
Fax:+420 224 933 206,+420 224 933 140
JEROME travel, V Jirchářích 13,Praha 1,110 00 Czech rep.
Fax:+420 222 090 536,+420 222 090 537
LIBERTY int., Na Petynce126/133, Praha 6,169 00, Czech rep.
HOTEL OPTIONS AND HINTS
- Letter A in hotel grid below, means best ratio among price and distance of location marked by us, but all the hotels listed are served by city public transportation system, mainly METRO (subway) 25 minutes ride max. We strongly recommend the use of public transportation (MHD), (USD 10,CZK 250 = 7 day pass unlimited, the easiest way to get around. MHD passes are available at PRG airport at arrivals.
-Good location between A/P and Old Town are the hotel Krystal, Diplomat, and the S. K. Aritma Sport Club.
- In the hotel Pyramida there is a Folcloric show and it is close to Hradčany Castle, not so far from A/P.
- To meet people there are 3 hotels in walking distance of the other one: Juno, Quality, and Rhea.
-Also available are 150 beds (12EUR per pers.) in dbl, quads at the (hostel and camp) Aritma Sport Club. More information and reservation at: www.camp.cz
Nice location on the way from PRG airport to the city center (20min), mention WARR, CSA
-Easiest way to get around: by public transportation everybody can buy after ARR at A/P in PRG a discounted ticket for 7 days- 250 Czech crowns or for 3 days for 200 crowns = cca 7 EUR. The tickets will be ready for WARR participants
MEET & GREET TRAIN RIDE SOLD OUT - FULL
First chance to meet old friends and make new friendship will be on Thursday, Sep 16 in a vintage steam train, which will take WARRiors for a day trip to Cesky Sternberk castle (13th century) over Sazava river valley. We assume that the restaurant car with draught beer, lunch and snacks will be the most favorite place of the WARR train charter. The starting point is the Fanta Café (Hlavni nadrazi, Fantova kavarna) at the Main Railway station at 08:00 and the train returns at 17:00. Capacity is limited; reservation and payment (40USD, lunch included) have to be done in advance together with the WARR entry form.
TEAM DISPLAY AND SPIRIT
Everyone is encouraged to bring team banners and flags to display. Please note that restrictions may be applied for hanging up banners and flags at some of the WARR functions. Include plenty of airline promotional items and mementos from your country to distribute at WARR’s social gatherings. Wear a shirt displaying your team or airline’s logo during the race. Airline, Club, or Team merchandise may NOT be sold at WARR functions. We encourage teams that wish to sell items to do so in their own hospitality suites. Please invite other teams to drop by and socialize.
TEAM CAPTAIN’S MEETING
The Team Captains meeting is sponsored by SAUCONY. Each airline has a Team Captain and they are continuously updated on WARR plans and changes. Please contact your Team Captain for the latest on WARR activities, accommodations and travel plans. The Team Captain’s Meeting will be held in the APC building, CSA headquarters at PRG Ruzyně airport, 7th floor, auditorium, on September 17, 2004 at 10:00 am. Only one representative per airline. Pick up your Special Team Captain’s Packet at Registration.
Please advise Barry, the number of WARR’s that you have had the pleasure of participating in, by sending him an email (bdk@pixie.co.za) and let your Team Captain know how many WARR’s you have attended.
REGISTRATION AND RACE PACKET PICKUP
You may pick up your T-Shirt and Registration Packet at the MARATHON EXPO at Old Town Square during the following hours:
Thursday, September 16 1400 – 1600 hrs.
Friday, September 17 1000 – 1200 hrs.
1400 – 1600 hrs.
Saturday, September 18 1000 – 1200 hrs.
1400 – 1600 hrs.
2100 – 2200 hrs.
THE WARRtering HOLE - HOSPITALITY ROOM
The WARRtering HOLE will be your hospitality room during your WARR stay. Located in the U ROTTA Pub & Restaurace, it will be the place to stop by to socialize with old friends and take the opportunity to meet new ones. Airline lists will be posted with names of all participants. A message board will be available for contacting friends and making team announcements. “The WARRtering Hole” Hospitality Room will be open for 5 days at the U ROTTA, September 15 to 19----1300 to 1800“ hrs
Friday, September 17, from 19,00 – 23,00 with unlimited drinks, (beer, wine, soft-drinks), price 300 CZK,
U ROTTA RESTAURACE.
The traditional Get-Acquainted/T-Shirt Swap Party will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 and is one of the big highlights of WARR week. This pre-race PARTY is an opportunity to renew friendships from previous WARR’s, make new acquaintances, and swap mementos, memorabilia and T-shirts with friends from around the world. Airline teams are all invited to submit a T-Shirt design depicting the theme of the current year’s event for judging. A team representative models the team T-Shirt and winners of the T-Shirt Contest are announced at this party! Don’t miss this famous social event!
GALA AWARDS BANQUET
Enjoy a great dinner while PARTYING to the theme of “The World of Hats”; wear your countries favorites. Time to Have Some Fun in Prague. There will be plenty of music and dancing in the Exhibition hall (Výstaviště - Průmyslový palác) on September 19, 2004 beginning at 1800 hrs. This is always a SOLD-OUT WARR event, so get your tickets early, Who knows, maybe one of those awards will have your name on it!
AWARDS AND RACE DIVISIONS
Over 180 trophies will be presented in male and female categories for team, overall and age groups for active and retired airline employees. There is also a non-airline category with individual overall trophies for male and female in both races as well as a non-airline team award. WARR does not provide postage to send awards to winners not present at the Awards Banquet unless an exchange is required.
TEAM TROPHIES
There are four Travel and Participation Trophies. These are the Grand Prizes, as they require maximum airline and team effort. Categories are based on the size of the airline.
Category A - Over 20,000 employees
Category B - 8,001 to 20,000 employees
Category C - 2,001 to 8,000 employees
Category D - 2,000 employees or less
(Size as listed in the current World Aviation Directory)
THE TRAVEL TROPHY
This trophy rewards the airlines and teams that make a major effort to organize and travel to the race. Scoring is based on each airline team and the distance from that airline’s headquarters to the race site.
THE PARTICIPATION TROPHY
This trophy rewards the airline participation and running effort. Scoring is based on each runner’s place. If both races are run, the highest finish place will count.
INDIVIDUAL TROPHIES
Each race will have individual trophies for overall Open and Masters. In 5 year age groups for men and women, 1st to 3rd exception 10K Under 24, Men & Women 1st & 2nd only. No individual may win more than one trophy per race.
TEAM TROPHIES
Each race will have team trophies 1st through 5th for Men’s Open and Masters and 1st through 3rd for Women’s Open and Masters. (Masters are age 40 or over on race day).
T-SHIRT & INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Awards are presented for the Americas, European, and Pacific & Afro-Asian Divisions and for best T-Shirt design.
1) CSA offers an airfare:
30.00 - EUR one way from/to European destinations.... +airport taxes
100.00 - EUR one way from/to USA, Canada, Middle East destinations...+ airport taxes
Tickets will be issued/ paid in any Czech airlines office worldwide. Ask for a special WARR fare.
Status is STANDBY, refundable; eligibility is based on confirmed payment of WARR entry fee, valid 7 days before/after the WARR event. (10 – 26 September 2004)
Visit www.czechairlines.com for a timetable and CSA offices and details.
75 destinations in 44 countries operated by CSA
2) CSA is a ZED carrier and a SKY team member; use your airlines self-ticketing agreements
3) Additionally, if you would like to travel by train for example from Frankfurt to Prague, the fare is around 65.00 - EUR one-way. If you would like to journey by car, traveling time is about 5 hours.
4) Application: any OK flight - except OK3000-5999 and all flights between PRG and DXB / PRG and CMB / DXB and CMB.
5) CSA passes will be issued to all WARR participants with paid WARR entry fee (and listed on a WARR participants list for CSA purposes).
1.contact CSA office in your region (Montreal, New York, Toronto, Europe, Asia..........) by phone
2.send fax copy of the entry form as a proof of eligibility
3.make payment by credit card
4.recieve ticket to your address by mail or FEDEX
The passes are STAND BY, refundable; refunds are charged EUR 50, -total on long distance flights,
EUR 15, - total on European flights.
Phone: (416) 363-3174 info plus listing
Fax: (416) 363-0239 for sending entry form copy
Phone: (514) 844-4200 info plus listing
Fax: (514) 844 5742 for sending entry form copy
Phone: (212) 765-6022 info plus listing
Fax: (212) 765-6108 for sending entry form copy
Worldwide – see www.czechairlines.com (part CSA abroad – reservation offices) and find you’re nearest one. Phones, faxes and e-mail addresses are there.
Should the agent have a problem finding WARR special fare, mention that its located in Easy –EZ- information system under so called Government Order 203/04
TOUR CODE 1B0417