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
