Dear participants of Ultra Pušeljc trail organized as part of Podbrdo Trail Running Festival!
Start of our trail run is just around the corner and some instruction are due:
When you arrive in Podbrdo please follow the instructions of our marshals, who will be directing
you to the specified parking areas close to the starting area. Race bibs collection area will be
close by, as well as an area where you can leave your bags and wardrobe.
Race bibs collection:
Friday, 17.06.2016 from 17:00 till 20:00 at “Bazen” in Podbrdo
Race bibs collection and wardrobe drop off:
Saturday, 18.06.2016 from 04:30 till 05:30 at Podbrdo Simon Kos Primary School
(Osnovna šola Simona Kosa)
All participants must have their mandatory equipment with them, when dropping off their
wardrobe. Mandatory equipment will be checked, and must conform with the specification.
Bags for your wardrobe will be provided by the organizer. Only official bags will be accepted and
delivered to aid stations.
Bags with equipment for aid stations 1. Kopačnica, 2. Železniki and 3. Podbrdo (Finish line)
must be delivered in time to the Podbrdo Primary School on saturday morning (till 05:30).
Organizer will deliver all bags to the specified aid stations. All used bags will be delivered back
to Podbrdo, where you can pick them up only with your race bib. Organizer will not mail bags to
race participants, who will not pick them up after the race. Any bags left behind will be destroyed
for hygienic reasons. You must not pack walking sticks in the bags and are advised against
packing any valuables or money. Any complaints regarding content of bags will be dismissed.
Breakfast will be available in Podbrdo Primary School from 04:30 to all who will be staying
overnight in Podbrdo. There will be coffee, tea and some other modest treats for all who will be
arriving in the morning.
Start of trail is at exactly 06:00 next to St. Nikolaj church and Jakowna house.
There are 10 aid stations with drinks, energy food, fruits… You will be able to change gear and
get other kinds of food in Kopačnica (48km) and Železniki (74km).
Time allowed to complete the race is 30 hours with two cut-off times, Kopačnica at 11h and
Železniki at 18h. Marshals at those aid stations will strictly obey cut-off times!
Transport will be organized for participants who will not make cut-off times or will drop out.
Transport from individual points on the trail to finish area will be coordinated by the organizer.
Organizers and MRAS (Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia) members at designated
points along the trail will be in constant contact with race officials. Medical staff will be available
at designated and marked points along the trail, EMT team in the start - finish area will be in
constant contact with race officials and MRAS.
In case of extremely bad weather (snow, thick fog, thunderstorms), organizer can cancel the
start of the race or interrupt it before completion. Organizer can also change the trail course due
to bad weather conditions, before or during the race, participants will be notified and directed
accordingly.
Organizer will provide a mobile number, which will be available at all times during the race in
case you need to report any unpredicted events on course (participant in trouble, difficulties on
the course, participant dropping out of the race, etc.) Mobile number will be received along with
race bib, and the participant will save it to his/her mobile phone in front of race official.
Upon reaching the finish line refreshments and food (energy drinks, easily digestible food,
fruits...) will be available to participants.
Showers and massage will be available in Podbrdo Primary School. Temporary beds will be
prepared for participants to rest and wait for the formal ceremony in honour of best performers.
Remember, everybody will be a winner!
If you apply for the race and later start it, it is considered that you accept all regulations and later
additions to these regulations before and during the race. By applying for the race every
participant accepts full responsibility for himself/herself and his/hers belongings and absolves
the organizers of any responsibility.
Dear participants, we wish for You to enjoy yourself, a safe step and happy arrival at the finish
line of Ultra Pušeljc Trail Podbrdo 2016.
Organization team
Ultra Pušeljc Trail Podbrdo 2016
8. ULTRA-TRAIL® PUŠELJC – UTP 103 km
6.600 D+ / 6.600 D-
PODBRDO, SLOVENIJA
18. June 2022
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UTP provide 5 qualifying points for iTRA
ATTENTION: In case of restrictions within COVID-19, we reserve the right to change the program, location and performance. You will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
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REFRESHMENT: 10 + 1 at the finish okrepčevalnic (look the profile):
NO PLASTIC CUPS ON REFRESHMENTS! RUNNERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN CUPS ! ! |
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TIMING: Chips for One time use on the back of start number MEASURING TIMES: 27 km – Hudajužna, 50 km – Kopačnica, 74 km Železniki Competitors failing to finish corresponding distances at stipulated time limit shall cease the race. Competitors, who exit the course should get on the pick-up transportation vehicle to the finish area. Transportation will be organised from explicit points in intervals that will depend on mass of transportation. While waiting, warm place with food and drinks will be provided. The competitor who resigns must contact the organizer at the call center +386 31 585 523 . |
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ENTRIES: until 12.6.2022 and on the day of race 18.6.2022 or until the fulfilment of applications for the race (limited to 100 competitors). Entries: www.ptrf.si Registration at venue IS possible. ( without goody bag). |
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PAYMENT: 70,00€ - Registration and payment on or before 21 May 2022. |
Payment (do not forget to write down the runners's name and surname):
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Receiver: |
TURISTIČNO DRUŠTVO PODBRDO |
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Address: |
PODBRDO 73A |
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City: |
5243 PODBRDO |
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Country: |
SLOVENIJA – 705 |
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Purpose code: |
GDSV |
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Purpose: |
UPT - runner's name and surname |
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IBAN: |
SI56-0475-3000-0320-392 |
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BIC code: |
KBMASI2X |
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Reference: |
SI 00 18062022+(order number of your application) |
RACE ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Practical gift, Timing with chips, Free beverages and snacks on all 10 refreshment points on the route, Beverages and fruits at the finish line, Transportation for sports equipments to the supply centres Kopačnica (50km) in Železniki (74km).
Practical gift: Tehnical T-shirt + surprise. For easier organization, participants who register or pay for registration after 21 May 2022 PRACTICAL AWARDS will be sent after the event, by post!
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TERMS OF CANCELLATION: In case of cancellation of the competition due to force majeure (epidemic or similar), we offer two options::
In case of cancelation of competitors because of injury or infection (medical certificate):
In other cases, the entry fee is not refundable due to the demanding organization. |
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TRACK AND PROFILE: |
PROGRAM / TIME TABLE
A detailed program will be announced in early June.
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| Friday: | 17.6.2022, Podbrdo, event erea "Na Bazenu" |
| 18:00 – 21:00 | Start numbers |
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Saturday: |
18.6.2022, Podbrdo – "Na bazenu" |
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4:30 – 5:30 |
Start numbers, equipment for transition center |
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6:00 |
Start UPT – at the church - TIC Podbrdo |
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Od 18:30 |
expecting first runners - finish area ("Na bazenu") |
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CATEGORIES:
1. Absolute WOMAN / Absolute MAN
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Categories MEN |
Categories WOMAN |
AGE |
Year of birth |
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Člani |
Članice |
18 – 39 years |
1983 - 2004 |
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Ml. veterani |
Ml. veteranke |
40 – 49 years |
1973 - 1982 |
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Veterani |
Veteranke |
50 – 59 years |
1963 - 1972 |
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St. veterani |
St. veteranke |
60 years and more |
1962 and before |
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CATEGORIES AND AWARDS:
Each competitor will be given a memory medal at finish line. First top 3 male and 3 female of each category will be rewarded with a medal. For absolute category the awards ceremony will take place when first three arrive at the finish.
All other categories will be awarded individually upon arrival at the destination or by post. The results of the competition will be announced after the end of the competition (Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 12 o'clock).
OTHER:
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COLLECTING RACE NUMBERS & EQUIPMENT: Takeover will be possible on Friday 17 June, 2022, in Podbrdo at the event area (»na Bazenu«), from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Saturday 18 June, 2022 on the day of the race, in Podbrdo at the event area (»na Bazenu«), from 4:30 AM to 5:30 AM. |
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Competitors can prepare their sport equipments (clothes, walking poles etc.) in prepared plastic bags for the following points: Kopačnica (at 50 km), Železniki (at 74 km) and Podbrdo (finish). Only equipment in this bags will be allowed on the race. Competitors can leave their plastic bags at the UPT centre (at elementary school) on Saturday morning before start (4:30 AM – 5:30 AM). Time limit for the race is 30 hours. Closing time in Kopačnica (50km) is after 13 hours and in Železniki(74km) after 19 hours. Competitors failing to finish corresponding distances at stipulated time limit shall cease the race. Competitors, who exit the course should get on the pick-up transportation vehicle to the finish area. Transportation will be organised from explicit points (time limit: Kopačnica, Železniki) in intervals that will depend on mass of transportation. While waiting, warm place with food and drinks will be provided. A competitor who withdraws must notify the organizer of the competition number to the call center +386 31 585 523. Time will be measured with chip. After the start of the race, we do not issue more starting numbers. |
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OBLIGATORY EQUIPMENT: |
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- CUP ! - Race number which should be highly visible |
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Recommended material depending on weather conditions: - Leggings |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Minors (under 18) are not allowed to participate.
2. Competitors are insured at the third-party insurance policy at Zavarovalnica Triglav d.d.
3. Competitors must stay on the official course at all times. It is the responsibility of each competitor to know the course and follow signposts (please see the course map to learn the course before race day). Participants, who leave the course will automatically be disqualified and also those, who take a shortcut or jump into the race from halfway.
4. On the parts where the trail meets the road, competitors should follow the road traffic and traffic signals regulations.
5. Any individual assistance outside the refreshment stations is prohibited, as is support in the race. The competitor arriving at a refreshment station or control check-point must follow the instructions given by the volunteers and will be required to comply with them.
6. Each competitor is committed to carry obligatory equipment throughout the race and present it whenever required by the organiser during the race. Check points may be carried out at any time during the race and the competitor is obliged to cooperate with these controls cordially, non-compliance may result in disqualification.
7. Walking poles are tolerated.
8. The mountain rescue team (GRS) will set up a medical aid posts along the route and they would be in constant contact with the directing stuff (organiser). Volunteers will be assigned along the route to maintain race order and to check attendance of competitors. Competitors may seek help with them for any problems.
9. Organiser can disqualify a competitor for throwing waste on the route and outside designated areas. Organiser aim to ensure that all competitors do not litter the race course and instead use the garbage can in specifics areas.
10. After the end of the race the organiser will inspect the entire route to ensure that no one will be left behind on the trail as well as help those, who resigned from the race or were injured. Transport vehicle will be organised for them to drive them back to the event area from the main points on the route (Hudajužna, Kopačnica and Železniki). Competitors, who resigned in between those points should choose the shortest way to get get back to the nearest refreshment point on the course or try to get to the finish line. Competitors, who resign form the race are obligated to call the organiser's number (+386 31 585 523), which they will receive with the race number and chip.
11. The event will be carried out in any weather conditions. However, in the event of such a bad weather that would impact the competitors safety (heavy thunderstorm, natural disaster… ), the supreme race committee (Jože Dakskobler, Andraž Drešček, Boštjan Jezeršek, Brane Čenčič, Tomaž Štenkler, Teodor Markoč) reserve the right to stop or modify the time barriers of the event.
12. The competitor acknowledges and agrees that the activity organised or conducted by the organiser is in the nature of an “extreme sport” and as such, has inherent dangers and risks, including risk of injury or death to the participant.
13. Competitors acknowledge that they are voluntarily applying to participate in the Ultra Pušeljc Trail and they agree to the terms, conditions and recommendations of the event. Competitors should also understand that these rules may be amended, modified or improved at any time by the organiser.
ORGANIZING COMITEE:
1. LOC President - Milan Čadež
2. LOC Director - Jože Dakskobler
3. race Director - Teodor Markoč
4. Chief Črna prst - Tomaž Štenkler
5. Chief Cerkno - Andraž Drešček
6. Chief Kopačnica - Boštjan Jezeršek
7. Chief Martinj Vrh - Zdravko Benedičič
8. Chief Železniki - Brane Čenčič
9. Chief Sorica - Tadej Jensterle
10. Chief Soriška pl. - Miha Pintar
11. Chief Podbrdo - Renato Lešnik
12. Coordinator – Teodor Markoč
13 Members: Franci Kokalj,
APPEAL COMMITEE
1. Jože Dakskobler
2. Andraž Drešček
3. Boštjan Jezeršek
4. Brane Čenčič
5. Tomaž Štenkler
6. Teodor Markoč
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