General terms and conditions of the competition
- Each competes at its own responsibility.
- Runners should have prior experience in trail running, should not have vertigo, and should be physically well prepared.
- Runners under the age of 18 years cannot compete at 100UTVV and T50 due to the extreme difficulty of the race. Runners younger than 14 years cannot compete at the T25.
- The race is carried out in all weather conditions unless the safety of the runners is at risk (extreme storm …). In such case Organising Committee will decide on backup trail or cancellation of the race.
- The trail will be marked in a way that will ensure that runners will not have to deal with the orientation (strips, plates, flags …). Race staff and volunteers will be present at all key points to help and direct the runners.
- All runners must comply with the marked path. Any use of shortcuts and running out of the marked path shall be punished with immediate disqualification.
- If case you do not see any markings more than 200 m, return to the last marking and re-check the possibility of continuing.
- If the marks are highly deficient or missing, report it to the nearest checkpoint.
- All runners must have required obligatory equipment.
- A runner may voluntarily withdraw from the race at the checkpoints or refreshment stations. The withdrawal must be immediately communicated to the organiser (Contact on the BIB number).
Registrations
On website (www.100utvv.si), no later than 21. 4. 2017 or up to the full limit of 400 paid applications in each category. Registration is confirmed when the fee is paid to the Organizer’s bank account. The applications will be considered by received payment order.
Cancellation is only possible with a valid medical certificate. The transition between categories is possible until 21. 4. 2017 whereby the difference in the amount of entry fee is not returned.
Entry fee includes:
- Practical prize
- Refreshments on the trail with drinks and snacks
- Time tracking
- Hot meal and a drink after the race,
- Showers at the finish area,
- Provided medical and rescue service,
- All race transportations: (100UTVV, T50):
- 100UTVV: Vipava – Ajdovščina, and
- T50: Vipava – Vipavski Križ
- From meeting point area to start area (Saturday)
- Relay teams to and from first and second change point
- Transport of runners who drop out at the control point to the finish area.
- BIB number,
- bag for personal equipment and transition (100UTVV – transition to Batuje, K8/O5)
Mandatory equipment
| Equipment | UT100 | T50 | T25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIB number always visible | + | + | + |
| filled water container (camel bag, bottle …) so that enables a runner fluid autonomy between two checkpoints | + | o | o |
| survival blanket/ heatsheet | + | o | / |
| anorak | + | o | o |
| whistle to signal | + | o | / |
| Mobile phone (running and muted) | + | o | / |
| Headlamp with spare batteries | + | o* | / |
| suitable running shoes | + | + | + |
| Clothing suitable for bad weather in mountain areas (from -3° C to 30° C), and in the case of strong wind (exceeds 100 km/h) | o | o | o |
| Sun protection | o | o | o |
| energy food | o | o | o |
| Walk or ski poles | o | o | o |
Required equipment is marked with “+” recommended equipment is marked with “o“.
* Required for slower runners.
Check-up of mandatory equipment may be at the start, or at any time along the trail. If the mandatory equipment is incomplete or a competitor does not show it, disqualification follows. A competitor may wear the equipment or has it stowed in a backpack (bag …).
In the case of a bad weather forecast, the organiser retains the right to impose additional mandatory equipment for the safety of the contestants not later than the day before the event.
Equipment transition (100UTVV)
Upon receipt of BIB numbers, runners can get a designated bag for personal equipment. Runners can retrieve a bag with personal equipment at the checkpoint at the middle of the track in Batuje (K8 / O5, 51.5 km - half trail) or at the finish line. The bag must be submitted at start area on Saturday one hour before the start.
The organiser will transfer the bags with personal equipment to K8 and/or to finish line.
Penalties and prohibitions
- Failure to comply with the marked trail and use of shortcuts (the trail has marked and hidden checkpoints). Each runner must be recorded at all checkpoints.
- Incomplete mandatory equipment (organiser may at any time verify if the runner has all the mandatory equipment). The runner must have and must show the mandatory equipment, if required.
- Disposal of trash on the trail and next to it.
- Use of transport during the race.
- Failing to aid another competitor in trouble.
- Insults or threats to the organiser or volunteer.
- Avoidance of a medical examination at the trail.
- Proceed after the expiry of the time limit.
- All of the above violations and prohibitions and are punishable by disqualification
- Disqualification can be immediate, or the detection of the irregularity.
Time Limits
| Time Limits \ distance | UT100 | T50 | T25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitovlje - St. Mary, K7 / O8 - 44 km |
10 hours until 16:00, Saturday |
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| Štjak, 78 km O8 – 78 km |
21 hours Up to 3:00, Sunday |
/ | / |
| The finish Camping Tura |
35 hours until 17:00, Sunday |
15 hours until 23:00, Saturday |
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Runners must arrive to the checkpoint and to the finish within a time limit. If a runner arrives at the checkpoint after the time limit, it is automatically disqualified, and organiser arranges transport for the runner to the finish. A runner is also disqualified if he/she does not arrive at the finish before the time limit.
The last runner on the trail is “broom”, which provides that no runner does not fall behind and accompanies if necessary runners to the next checkpoint.
Snacks and checkpoints
The trail has several refreshment stations and checkpoints. At refreshment stations, runners can get drinks and food and fill their bottles with liquid to continue running. Runners can throw off their waste only at the checkpoints and snack bars.
Medical treatment
Whenever the medical staff assesses that a runner is no longer able to continue the race they can stop competitor and take care. In a case of violations, the competitor may be disqualified.
Photo documentation
Runners agree to use of photo and video material recorded during the race for promotional purposes by the organiser.
Liability
Runners are participating the race at own risk. Organiser assumes no liability for injury or damage caused to the equipment. By attending the race, the runner agrees to all rules and consequences that apply to the event.
Complaints
All complaints must be submitted within half an hour after the arrival of the runner to the finish in writing with a deposit of € 50. The appeal will be decided by the Organizing committee jury. The decision will be taken as soon as possible. The decision has is no appeal.
Complaints about irregularities at the trail must be made in writing and with supporting documentation (photo material, or at least three witnesses).
The jury is composed of:
- Head of the organising committee of the event
- Technical director (head of the “route”)
- Head of the checkpoint or refreshment stations, which regards the complaint
- Other persons considered to be competent in a particular dispute or complaint (decided by the leader of the competition)
The final version of the manual will be published on the website one day before the match.
Technical guidance will also be made before the start … (and / or the Friday night before the lecture)
