Trekking competition
Winter signs have already knocked at our doors. When most of the continents are trapped in the ice and snow, we invite you to the first race of the new trekking season in the picturesque Istrian town Brtonigla! Discover Istrian hidden treasures of untouched nature, enjoy the landscape around the river Mirna, run through the woods, rich vineyard and olive grove, walk up the hills and meet small medieval towns which offer unforgettable views from mountain Učka to the Adriatic Sea!
Kategories:
Fun and Run category (10-12 km)
Category is designed for walkers, beginners, families and recreational runners who have decided to enjoy the nature for 1-2 hours, but athletes whose intention is to do a great training on cross country and trail run fields as quickly as possible, can also try their hand at this category. Orientation is completely simple; the path is marked by hiking markings, ribbons and arrows so that this category has no mandatory equipment such as a map, a compass, a cell phone, etc. A competitor carries refreshment (if necessary) and water is going to be available at two places during the race. A competitor must folow a marked path of the race. All others solutions are forbiden.
Start time: 9:30 am
Duration: 1-3h
Entry fee: 80 kn
Awards: the first, the second and the third place in men's and women's category: medals, sponsors' prizes
Entry fee includes: Organization of the race, Mountain rescue or doctor, Hot meal, A t-shirt or a cap, Competitive board, Instructions for the race (checkpoints), Map of the race
Mountaineering category (approximately 25 km)
This category is designed for all lovers of nature, trackers, hikers, nordic walkers, athletes and trail runners. It lasts 3-5 hours depending on competitor's physical ability. Any active or recreational hiker who once a week walks for couple of hours can successfully end up this race. Orientation is simple. A competitor carries water and food with him. Water is going to be available in several places during the race.
Start time: 9:30 am
Duration: 3-5h
Entry fee: 100 kn
Awards: the first, the second and the third place in men's and women's category: medals, sponsors' prizes
Required equipment: Compass, headlamp, mobile phone, First aid kit and space blanket, Whistle
Entry fee includes: Organization of the race, Mountain rescue or doctor, Hot meal, A t-shirt or a cap, Competitive board, Instructions for the race (checkpoints), Map of the race
Ultra category (approximately 55-60 km)
Category is designed for trained and experienced trail runners, athletes, adventure runners as well as for mountaineers, and recreational athletes and sports who are looking for a challenge and examining the limits of their capabilities. Estimated duration of the race is from 7 to 12h. The race has its own limits on certain control points in the second stage of the race so that those who remain behind are taken to the shortened version of the race which allows them to finish the race at the estimated time. At some control points orientation allows competitors to choose between two or more lanes or to shorten the route which reduces or increases the time spent in the race. In such situations, a competitor who is less oriented won't get lost but will only go slower. A competitor carries water and food with him. Water is going to be available in several places during the race.
Start time: 9.00 am
Duration: 6-12h
Entry fee: 150 kn
Awards: the first, the second and the third place in men's and women's category: medals, sponsors' prizes, cash prizes
Required equipment: Compass, headlamp, mobile phone, First aid kit and space blanket, Whistle
Entry fee includes: Organization of the race, Mountain rescue or doctor, Hot meal, A t-shirt or a cap, Competitive board, Instructions for the race (checkpoints), Map of the race
Applications are opened from 01/12/2010 till 13/02/2011.
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