Salomon Vertical 500 - Ultratrail.hu

KILOMETER

500

METER ELEVATION GAIN

HOURS TIME LIMIT

100

TRAIL RUNNERS

START

2023 27th of May 9AM. Dömös, Szentfa-kápolna

ENTRY FEE

2022.11.02. – 2022.11.30. – 35 EUR / 2022.12.01. – 2023.04.20. – 40 EUR

START PACK

Salomon t-shirt.

PRIZES

All finishers get a FNSHR medal.

RUN

THE ROUTE

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DOWNLOAD THE GPS TRACK (12KB GPX)

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

REGISTRATION

AID STATIONS

CHECKPOINTS

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

THE RUNNER HAS TO

Be informed about the race’s specialties, the length and difficulty of the chosen course and has to be physically well-prepared for the event. Have appropriate mountaineering, wilderness survival and wilderness navigation skills. Be able to manage mental, physical and digestive problems without assistance. Be aware of the fact that the organizers are not responsible for solving the problems listed above.

PARTLY SELF-SUPPORTING EVENT

By partly self-supporting we mean that between any two consecutive aid stations the runner is responsible for solving problems related to his/her physical, mental or other weather related conditions. To this end all runners have to adhere to the following rules: Runners have to possess all mandatory equipment (see below) during the whole course. Organizers are free to check it anytime. Preventing or refusing the control will result in immediate disqualification. Upon leaving the aid station the runner has to be sure that his/her supplies (food and drinks) are sufficient until the next post. Crew access is only permitted at aid stations. Runners are not allowed to be accompanied by anyone outside the race.

REQUIRED GEAR

Participants of the Salomon Twin Peaks Trail are required to carry the mandatory equipment through the whole course. This kit is the bare minimum that all runners are expected to complement based on individual needs.

CELL PHONE (IN STAND BY MODE)

WATER BOTTLE/FLASK OF MIN. 0.5 LITER OR CONTAINER/BLADDER OF MIN. 0.5 LITER AND CUP

PHOTO ID

CLICK HERE AND GEAR UP IN THE MARATONMAN DEPO!

REGISTRATION

ENTRY FEE

2022.11.02. – 2022.11.30. – 35 EUR / 2022.12.01. – 2023.04.20. – 40 EUR

REGISTRATION METHOD

By registering the participant accepts all the race rules and etiquette. Registration is open from at noon November 2 2022. The only accepted way for registration is through ultratrail.hu. Onsite registration is not possible. The registration fee can be paid only by credit / debit card. Maximum number of runners: Limited to 100 runners.

REGISTRATION CONDITIONS

Registration is possible only within the designated registration period. Your registration will become valid once the appropriate fee has arrived. After April 20, 2023 no registrations or payments are accepted. For exceptional cases (ie. acceptance to the race after the registration period is over) please consult our Charity page.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration can be cancelled only in email ([email protected]), until 12:00 PM (CET) April 15, 2023. Cancellations in any other form (phone, fax, orally etc.) are not accepted. After 12:00 PM (CET) April 15, 2023 the registration cannot be cancelled. The reimbursement of fees paid to the bank account under the following conditions : before December 31 80% -Between January 15th andFebruary 28th: 60% - Between March 1st and March 31st 40% -After April 15th, no reimbursement is possible.

MATERNITY BREAK

Competitors who become pregnant during the entry period may defer their entry to the following year or the year after. Email to [email protected] to request and attach medical certificate confirming pregnancy.

REGISTRATION TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PERSON

Transferring a registration is only possible via the transfer form before 12PM, 5th of May 2023. After the registration period ends (20th of April 2023), we cannot change the T-shirt size. The administration cost of transferring a registration is 10 Euros. We do not accept transfer requests verbally, over the phone, via fax etc. After 12PM, 5th of May 2023 there is no option to transfer your registration. You can access the transfer form by clicking here.

REGISTRATION TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT DISTANCE

Participants can request to transfer their entry to a lesser or greater race distance, up until such time as that race distance is sold out, subject to the following terms: Registration transfer to a different distance can be requested only in email ([email protected]). Transferring to a greater distance: where a participant requests to transfer to a greater distance and space is available, the participant is required to pay the difference in entry fees between the two distances. Transferring to a shorter distance: where a participant requests to transfer to a shorter distance and space is available, the difference in entry fees will not be refunded. Transfer to a different distance deadline is 12:00 PM (CET) May 5, 2023.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Salomon t-shirt in the startpack //// Individual race bib /// Timing /// Left baggage storage /// Free photos /// FNSHR medal (only for Finishers) /// Shower at Szentendre /// 27% VAT /// The Race

START ON GOOGLE MAP

FINISH ON GOOGLE MAP

RACE PACKET AND BIBS

You can pick up your race packet at the race check-in desk by presenting a valid government issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver license etc.). This is the only way of getting your race kit so make sure to bring an appropriate document. The race bib should be placed on the chest or your belly with a race number belt. Altering the bib or covering the official event and sponsor logos is forbidden. The access to the following areas and services is restricted to runners with race bibs: Start and finish area, Aid stations, Left luggage area, Relax area with shower, Hot meal at the finish area.

TIMING

Timing is carried out with CheckpointSystem. There is no deposit for the personal chip but it is the competitors’ responsibility to preserve and to give back the chip.

AID STATIONS

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

There will be medical and first aid station at the start/finish area and checkpoints operated by a professional crew. In case of an injury call the number on your bib immediately for assistance! All participants are required to assist fellow runners in case of emergency!

HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR LADIES AT THE RACE CENTRE

We equipped our race centre with hygiene products for ladies (tampons, pads, etc). Should you need them, ask our female volunteers.

CHECKPOINTS AND TIME LIMITS

CHECKPOINTS

We will record the crossing times at several checkpoints along the course. The organizers reserve the right to operate previously unannounced checkpoints.

CUTOFF TIME

Cutoff time: 1 hr. Aid station cutoffs can be found in the Participant Guide and on the itinerary. Intermediate cutoffs are adjusted to a successful completion of the race near the full time limit. Runners who arrive at a checkpoint after the cutoff will be disqualified. The organizers reserve the right to stop the race or alter/change the cutoffs based on weather or safety related reasons.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

COURSE MARKING

The course is marked with its very own ribbons and signs.

PENALTIES AND DISQUALIFICATION

Organizers will make sure that race rules are followed and will act according to the following rules and regulations: Cutting parts of the course – 1 hour penalty. /// Cutting a minor switchback 15 minutes penalty. /// Missing mandatory equipment – Immediate disqualification. /// Impeding or refusing the equipment check – Immediate disqualification. /// Littering anywhere on course (It’s a freakin’ forest!) – Immediate disqualification. /// Disrespectful behavior (with volunteers or other runners) – Immediate and lifelong disqualification. /// Cheating (using any vehicles, changing bibs etc.) – Immediate and lifelong disqualification. /// Covering the bib – 15 minutes penalty. /// Bib worn improperly – 15 minutes penalty. /// Skipping an aid station – Immediate disqualification. /// Ignoring or violating the instructions of any personnel (medical staff, station captain, organizer) – Immediate disqualification. /// Arriving after cutoff time – Immediate disqualification. /// Failing to provide first aid – Immediate disqualification. /// The 15 minute and the 1 hour penalties take effect immediately, which means that the runner must stop and cannot continue the race until the penalty time is over. All other cases not discussed above will be judged by the organizers.

APPEAL

A written objection must be submitted within 2 hours following the finish. It costs 5,000 HUF which is non-refundable if the complaint is not acknowledged.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE COURSE OR TO THE TIME BARRIERS; CANCELLATION OF THE RACE

Altering/changing locations, the course, or cancelling the race Organizers reserve the right to change or alter any parts of the course, places of aid stations, checkpoints or modify the time and location of the start or cancel the event without prior notice due to severe weather conditions or other unexpected conditions.In case the race has to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (pandemic, flood, natural didaster, etc.):

Before 1st April 2023 you can choose from 3 options:
1. You defer your registration to 2024 (in this case your 2023 entry fee fully covers your entry for the 2024 race, you do not have to pay anything and you do not have to re-register)
2. We keep your money on the account we open for you, and you can use the whole amount for any other races organized by us in the future, without time limit (in this case your place in the next UTH is not guaranteed)
3. You ask for a refund of 50% of the entry fee you paid.

Between 1st April 2023 and 20th May 2023
We will not pay your money back, but you can use 50% of the entry fee for any other races organized by us in the future, without time limit.

After 20th May 2023
If the race has to be cancelled for any reasons few days before it should take place, unfortunately no refund of the registration fee will be made.

PARTICIPANT GUIDE

The Participant Guide, containing the location of start/finish, race packet pickup details, baggage storage, cutoff times, and location of first aid places, aid stations and course description will be available online at ultratrail.hu after May 15, 2023 in downloadable format.

PHOTO COPYRIGHT

With the registration you are relinquishing all your entitlements to copyright over any photographic content produced during the event. The organizers possess all these rights and may pass them on to other parties.