RUNNER’S GUIDE
1st JULY 2017
WELCOME TO PONTRESINA! ➢ For the third time, we are gathering here in Pontresina and are happy to welcome you all for a great Trail Experience. Please read patiently and carefully the following pages that will answer many of the questions you may have about the race! Should you have and any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at engadin@ultraks.com
See you soon! The Ultraks – Team S. 3
INDEX ➢ Maps and tracks data ➢ Timetable ➢ Important information • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Before the start Equipment Course marking Railways Crossing Aid stations Runners Meal Time Limits Paramedics Retiring procedure Finish Important Information General Behavior Prize-Giving Sportograf
Runners of „Pitschen“ will come by Spaniolatower before heading into the forest upwards Chamanna Paradis and then down to Alp Languard. After passing Unterer Schafberg, they will go on steep to the highest point of the track, the Chamanna Segantini at 2`731 meters. Following this, they will descent back to Pontresina.
The Media track goes along Via Maistra out of town into the Taisforest and further into Val Roseg. At the hotel and restaurant Roseg Gletscher, participants will turn right upwards Fuorcla Surlej. After crossing the highest point (Fuorcla Surlej), they will pass Murtèl – at mid station of Corvatsch cable car – and continue towards Hahnenlake, before descending to St. Moritz Bad.
After that, runners have to endure one last ascent through Stazerforest heading to Muottas da Schlarigna. The Media track then goes straight back to Pontresina and ends in front of the Rondo.
The Grand track is a combination of both loops, Pitschen and Media and combines the best, that Engadin, Pontresina and St. Moritz have to offer.
The Grand track is a combination of both loops, Pitschen and Media and combines the best, that Engadin, Pontresina and St. Moritz have to offer.
TIMETABLE Friday, June 30th 5:00pm – 7:30pm 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Distribution of bib numbers and late registrations Runners Briefing at the Rondo (optional)
Saturday, July 1st 6:30am – 9:30am
Distribution of bib numbers (Late registrations until 45 min before respective race start)
7:45am 8:15am 8:45am 9:30am ca. 11:15am from 11:30am 3:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 6:30pm
Opening of the Ultraks Zone Start of «Grand» and «Media» Races Start of «Infaunt» Race Start of «Pitschen» Race Arrival of the first runners Runners‘ meal at Rondo (1st floor) Time limit for «Grand» - first passage in Pontresina Prize Giving Time limit for «Grand» at Unterer Schafberg Closing of the finish line
All activities take place in or right in front of the Rondo in Pontresina.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BEFORE THE START
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Possibility of luggage storage inside the Kultur- und Kongreßzentrum (Rondo Ground Floor) in Pontresina. Acceptance and return of luggage from 7am to 7pm.
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Please make sure to be inside the startbox 15 minutes before your respective race start.
EQUIPMENT ➢
Considering the current weather forecast announces some rain, we strongly recommend you to adapt your equipment to the situation. In any case, we will publish on our website a new bulletin Friday night taking into account the latest developments.
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The following equipment is strongly recommended: • Mobile phone (with organisation number in memory +41 79 765 94 74) • Waterproof jacket • Rescue blanket • Drink reserve (0.5l)
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Poles are allowed on all three races.
The orange flags are placed all along the various courses. They show you the way to follow!
M A R KI N G
Orange Marking
Distance flags: Every 5km in the respective track-colour
«Pitschen» = Green ; «Media» = Red ; «Grand» = Blue
TO GO-Flags: At 4 km, 2 km und 1 km
Red for «MEDIA», Orange for all other tracks
M A R KI N G
Flags
RAILWAYS CROSSING ➢ Only for «Media» and «Grand» races You will cross railways about 900m after starting. • WARNING, THERE ARE TRAINS COMING! • Please make sure to follow the instructions of our staff members!
Full Stations
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W
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Beverages Hot: Tea Cold: Water, Punch Power Energy Drink.
In St. Moritz Bad and Unterer Schafberg, only water is available (marked W) Full Stations In addition to hot and cold beverages mentioned above: - Coca-Cola - fresh fruits (orange, lemon and banana) ; dry fruits (apricot) - dark chocolate - dark bread und TUCs - MĂźleBar Energy Bars - Cake (after finish only)
Finish
Alp Languard
Pontresina
St. Moritz Bad W
Segantini
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Unterer Schafberg
Beverages
Murtèl
Roseg
AID STATIONS
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RUNNERS MEAL On presentation of the voucher (part of your bib number) runners receive the runner‘s meal at the First floor of Rondo. • • • •
Pasta including two different sauces Fresh Fruit Cake Beverages
If you wan´t to bring a friend with you, he/she can buy a voucher for the runners‘ meal for 15 CHF at the left luggage. (located ground floor of Rondo)
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TIME LIMITS For safety reason, there will be time limits along the «Grand» track. All runners, that cannot complete the «Grand» but passed by Pontresina, will be ranked in the «Media” ranking. In case you have to retire during the race, please make sure to follow the instructions of our staff members. This are the locations plus the respective time limits: ➢ ➢
Go-through Pontresina Unterer Schafberg
3:00 pm 5:00 pm
(Unterer Schafberg ist 1.5km away from the Rondo in Pontresina!) Note: In case a storm would come up, the racing director reserves the right to adjust the time limits.
PAAMEDICS ➢
There will be paramedics at the following locations: - Pontresina - Murtèl - Chamanna Segantini
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If you need a rescue helicopter, call the Ultraks Emergency Number. (+41 79 765 94 74).
Please note that the Organisation does not cover those costs.
PROCEDURE IF YOU RETIRE FROM THE RACE ➢
In case you have to quit during the race, no matter what reason, please notice us • via text message to +41 79 765 94 74 or • talk to one of our staff members (orange vests) on the track
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Please make sure to communicate the following details: Name, bib number, your exact location and if you need help for your descent or not In case you need to be rescued via helicopter, the rescue charge will be at your costs. •
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FINISH ➢ There are showers open for runners from 11am to 7pm at the
school (Chesa da Scuola) in Via Maistra. ➢ After the run you have the possibility to visit the Bellavita Bath
for a special price. Just show them the advertisement from page 24 (digital or print version)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ➢ In case of any late modifications you will be contacted
via sms message! You can also stay up to date in following us on Facebook (Engadin St. Moritz Ultraks) or Twitter (Ultraks) and on our website (http://engadin.ultraks.com). ➢ In case of any emergencies you can always reach us at: +41 79 765 94 74.
GENERAL BEHAVIOR ➢ Please remember the following code of conduct: solidarity and support of other runners is an important aspect of trail running! Please help each other and notice our staff members (on track or via phone) in case of emergencies.
PRIZE GIVING ➢
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The prize giving ceremony of all categories will take place at 3:30pm in front of the Rondo. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors at the first floor of Rondo. Prizes are offered by:
During the prize-giving a draw for three vouchers of 100 CHF from Fähndrich Sport will take place. One draw for each race. Only runners are elligibles and must be present to receive the prize.
SPORTOGRAF ➢ We have hired www.sportograf.com as the official athlete photoservice of our event. Well known in Switzerland and worldwide, Sportograf will ensure you’ll receive the best picture memories of your season highlights. You can expect quick delivery, sportsmen friendly picture prizes together with outstanding quality. ➢ You will find all your photos by the beginning of the next week here: https://www.sportograf.com/en/shop/event/4257Engadin-Ultraks-2017
A big thank you to all those who have helped us to put the Engadin St. Moritz Ultraks together