EN_Matterhorn Ultraks 2020 - Runner's Guide by Matterhorn Ultraks

RUNNER’S GUIDE 2020_EN PAGE 1

TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction ..................................................................................3 Key actions and consequences of COVID-19 ..............................4 General programme .....................................................................6 Course Marking ..........................................................................10 Specific points of the courses ....................................................12 BEFORE THE RACE ........................................................................ 13 Bib number pick-up times ..........................................................15 Discount coupons for lifts and clog train ..................................16 Social networks ..........................................................................19 Dinner’s offer for runners ..........................................................21 RACE DAY ......................................................................................23 Start Information ........................................................................25 Equipment ..................................................................................27 Time Barriers ..............................................................................29 Aid Stations ................................................................................31 AFTER THE RACE ........................................................................... 35 Behaviour after the finish line....................................................37 Race withdrawal procedure .......................................................38 SPECIFIC INFORMATION .............................................................. 39 Specific Information « EXTREME » ..........................................41 Specific information « VERTICAL » ...........................................45 Specific information « RELAY by Loyco»..................................47 MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................... 49 Personalised pictures .................................................................51 Race tracking LIVE TRAIL ...........................................................51 FAQ .............................................................................................53

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Introduction Dear Friend Sykrunner, In this rather special year 2020, we have obviously had to adapt to the health situation and its collateral consequences. We preferred this approach to cancelling the race outright, because the population has proved that it can adapt its behaviour, whether in shops or on public transport, so why not during a race? In order to provide everyone with the safest possible environment, we have introduced a series of measures that will only be of value if you, too, make your contribution by respecting them and showing personal responsibility. If you're reading this document, you probably share this view and are willing to make some sacrifices to continue to play your favourite sport. Please take the time to read this document which should answer most of your questions, but if you still have questions, do not hesitate to send us an email (info@ultraks.com). To conclude this foreword, we would like to thank you for choosing to come and run in Zermatt. We wish you a good end of preparation and look forward to seeing you at the start of the Matterhorn Ultraks.

The Team Ultraks

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Key actions and consequences of COVID-19 This year's race will be organised according to five cardinal principles: • • • • •

Prevention and education Increased and improved hygiene Reduction of the density of people Minimization of contact points Athlete empowerment and autonomy

This translates into the following measures:

AID STATIONS Aid stations will be maintained but supply will be reduced. We strongly encourage you to maximize your autonomy. As a reminder, it is possible to have a personal assistance as long as it is near the official aid station. A behavioural protocol will be established for aid stations. •

REPORT COURSE " ACTIVE " The postponement of the " ACTIVE " race to Sunday was necessary to reduce the density of people on Saturday.

BIB NUMBER DISTRIBUTION TIMES We have set up precise schedules for the distribution of bib numbers per race so as not to create unnecessary gatherings.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE SCHEDULE OF RACES The schedule of races has been adapted. Please check your departure time.

WAVE START In order that the runners can keep to the distances in the start area, we have set up wave starts consisting of about 100 runners and spaced about 5 minutes apart.

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Each runner wishing to use the aid station must first wash their hands with a hydro-alcoholic solution (HAS) provided. Refreshments will be served in an individual tray by the staff. At the exit the trays will be thrown away and another HAS dispenser will be at the disposal of the runners.

It is everyone's responsibility to maintain the distances and comply with the barrier gestures.

FINISH AID STATION AND MEAL Arrival aid station is abandoned. Once you cross the finish line, you will be directed to one of the two exits. At this point you will receive a "Lunch Bag" consisting of : - A hot Wrap (veggie or chicken) - A fruit - Banana cake - One drink Fountains will also be installed at various points in the arrival area to allow you to drink water at will.

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There will be no more gathering place under the tent. You will be able to eat your lunch while respecting the social distances on the Ultraks zone or elsewhere at your convenience.

MEDALS No medal this year.

FINISHER T-SHIRT This year, quite exceptionally, the race t-shirt will be given to you with your bib number. The size will correspond to the one given at registration. There will be no fitting and no exchange.

OTHER MEASURES Hydroalcoholic solution (HAS) HAS dispensers are available to runners at all key locations. In addition, each runner will receive with his bib number his personal 30 ml flask, sufficient for the race weekend.

Equipped staff Staff will be equipped with masks and gloves where necessary.

Reminders You will be frequently reminded to follow the rules.

We recommend that you wait until the end of the race to wear it �.

VESTIAIRES No locker rooms available this year.

MASSAGES We also had to give up offering massage services this year.

PRIZE GIVING Prize Giving will be reduced to the first three men and first three women in each race. The age group winners will be notified by SMS and will be able to collect their prize at the location indicated to them. The podiums will receive prizes offered by SCOTT and the Age Groups by Jean-René Germanier Wines.

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General programme

07:15 pm

Prize Giving « VERTICAL » at Sunnegga

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 04:00 08:00 pm

Distribution of the « EXTREME » bib numbers

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST 06:30 07:45 am

Distribution of the « EXTREME » bib numbers

08:00 am

Start of the « EXTREME » Race

10:30 11:30 pm

Distribution of bib numbers « ACTIVE »

10:30 am 02:15 pm

Distribution of race bib numbers « SKY » and « MOUNTAIN »

from approx. 11:30 am

Arrival of the winner of the « EXTREME » race

02:15 pm

Prize Giving - « EXTREME » Race

02:3004:30 pm

Distribution of the « KIDS » bib numbers

03:30

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND 06:0009:15 am

Distribution of race bib numbers « SKY », « MOUNTAIN » and « RELAY ».

07:00 am

Start of the race « SKY ».

09:30 am

Start of the race « MOUNTAIN » incl. « RELAY »

10:30 12:30 pm

Distribution of bib numbers « ACTIVE »

from approx. 12:15 pm

Arrival of the first runners

02:15 pm

Distribution of the « SKY », « MOUNTAIN » and « RELAY » Prize Giving

02:30 – 07:30 pm

Distribution of the " ACTIVE " race bib numbers.

07:30 pm

Arrivals closed

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD 6:30-

05:30 pm

Distribution of bib numbers « VERTICAL »

07.45 am

Distribution of the « ACTIVE » race bib numbers.

04:00 pm

Arrivals closed « EXTREME ».

08:00 am

Start of the « ACTIVE » race.

04:30 pm

Start of the Children's Run Wolli (900m)

From

04:45 pm

Start of the Children's Run Super Wolli (2.6 km)

9:30 am

05:30 pm

Start of the race « VERTICAL »

11:00 a.m. « ACTIVE » Prize Giving Distribution

05:45 08:45 pm

2:30 p.m.

Arrival of the first runners Arrivals closed.

Distribution of bib numbers « SKY », « MOUNTAIN » and « RELAY ».

From 06:15 pm

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Arrival of the first competitors in Sunnegga

t profils des parcours

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The .GPX files of the tracks can be found on the respective pages of our website. http://matterhorn.ultraks.com/en

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Course Marking MARKING COLOURS • •

Orange colour is used as a generic colour to mark the track; Indications for a given course will be made in the color of that course.

VIDEO LINK During the first edition of the Matterhorn Ultraks, we created a short video, that explains the course marking. If you have few minutes. FR – DE - EN

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MARKING TOOLS

Markers

Distance flags © MATTERHORN ULTRAKS – 2020

Gates

Distance to finish

Change of direction

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Specific points of the courses Hereafter a few points about the courses that require your special attention.

TRAIN CROSSING « ACTIVE » and « MOUNTAIN »; approx. km 12 Approx. 12 km after the start, you’ll have to cross a railway. It is essential that: • • •

You cross exclusively at the marked point; You follow course marshall’s instructions; You stop and wait if there is a train.

FOOTBRIDGE « MOUNTAIN » approx. km 17.1; « SKY » approx. km 25.4 • •

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It is forbidden to run on the footbridge; Please follow the safety instructions.

BEFORE THE RACE

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Bib number pick-up times As mentioned above, in order to reduce the density of people at the bib numbers collection, the schedule of races has been extended and separated according to the race.

FOR THE « RELAY »

We urge you to respect the timetables.

In all cases, the bib numbers must be collected at the latest 15 min before the start of the race concerned.

Please note that the people participating in several races will be able to collect all bib numbers at once.

FOR THE « EXTREME » RACE • •

Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 am Saturday from 10:30 to 12:00 am Saturday from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm Sunday from 6:30 am to 7:45 am

FOR THE « MOUNTAIN » AND « SKY » RACES • •

Friday from 10:30 am to 2:15 pm and from 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm Saturday from 6:00 am to 9:15am

Friday from 5:45 pm to 8:45 pm only

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT PICK-UP •

Thursday from 4pm to 8pm Friday from 6:30 am to 7:45 am

FOR THE « ACTIVE » RACE • • • •

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To pick-up your bib, you’ll need either a photo-ID or the « Pick-Up Voucher » that will be sent to you directly by MSO. It also can be obtained and printed from your MSO account. If you want to pick up someone else bib, then the voucher is compulsory.

BIB NUMBER DISTRIBUTION BEHAVIOUR • • •

Only runners can queue up and enter the bib number distribution tent. Wearing a mask and the use of a hydro-alcoholic solution is mandatory. Thank you for respecting distances and barrier gestures.

FOR THE KIDS' RACES •

Friday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

FOR THE « VERTICAL » •

Friday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Discount coupons for lifts and clog train The three coupons attached to your bib number allow you to get discounts at the Zermatt lifts for you or your loved ones.

Discount Discounts on ski lifts are : - 50% on a route of your choice or - 25% on a Peak Pass (all access) for 1 to 3 days The complete fares can be found on the Zermatt Bergbahnen website: https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/Currentnews/Lifts/Tickets-tariffs/Single-and-return-tickets-all-yearhttps://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/Currentnews/Lifts/Tickets-tariffs/Peak-Pass Please note that these vouchers are not valid on the TaeschZermatt segment.

WARNING Mask is COMPULSORY in lift station, lifts and cog train.

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Social networks You are in Zermatt, let it be known by using the hahstag #ultraks2020!

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Dinner’s offer for runners For evening meals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Matterhorn Ultraks runners will have the opportunity to enjoy a meal at the special price of CHF 22 in several restaurants in the resort. Here is a complete list of restaurants. Please note that reservations are required! Bahnhof buffet Non Solo Treno +41 27 968 1968 Email Hotel Carina

+41 27 966 4066 Email

Restaurant Derby

+41 27 966 3999 Email

Restaurant Luna

+41 27 966 3500 Email

Restaurant Pollux

+41 27 966 4000 Email

Restaurant Veranda

+41 27 966 2660 Email

Restaurant Zum See

+41 27 967 2045 Email

Alex Grill

+41 27 966 7070 Email

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RACE DAY

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Start Information BEHAVIOUR AT START The runners will start in waves of about 100 people. Waves are established on the basis of the times indicated at registration. Consequently, the running time will start when the line is crossed. However, only a runner in the first wave can claim victory in the scratch. When a wave is ready to start, the next wave will be prepared on a specially dedicated area. The wave is indicated by a letter written on the bib number (see opposite). All runners will be required to wear a mask until approx. one minute prior to the start. When you take off your mask, either put it in your pocket or throw it in one of the many bins that will be placed at the beginning of the course.

LEFT LUGGAGE FACILITY For all races (except the « VERTICAL »), we offer a deposit for your bags and personal belongings in the immediate vicinity of the departure area.

No littering please!

Along with your bib number, you will receive a special sticker that we ask you to attach visibly to your bag.

TOILETS

Please note that we will close the left luggage facilities at

Provisional toilets are installed in the immediate vicinity of the starting line, along the tennis courts. Please do not use the toilets of the hotels in the area... unless of course you are staying there!

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6:00 pm on Friday 8:00 pm on Saturday 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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Equipment RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT At Matterhorn Ultraks, we believe athletes can take their responsibility, so there is no compulsory equipment. However we warmly recommend you follow the weather forecast and adjust accordingly. The recommended equipment is made of : -

Long sleeves waterproof jacket of proper size. Emergency blanket Mobile phone with emergency number stored. Tape to fix a twisted ankle Drink

We remind you that the Matterhorn Ultraks is a semi-autonomy race, which means you are responsible to have enough food and drinks to go from one aid station to another.

Warning : « EXTREME » race is different and has a compulsory equipment. (see page on page 41)

POLES Poles are authorised on all races but must be kept from beginning to the end. .

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Time Barriers Please respect the indications of the race staff if you have to arrive at a checkpoint after the deadline.

Time Distance from the start in km (approx.)

RIFFELALP

FINISH ZERMATT

12h 45

19h 30

Distance from the start in km (approx.)

13.2

Difference in altitude since the start in m (approx.)

666

2’000

7h 30 / 8h 00

9h 30 / 10h 00

Location

« EXTREME » Location

« MOUNTAIN »

HOHBALM

ROTHORNHÜTTE

FINISH ZERMATT

9h 30

12h 00

16h 00

4.6

12.3

Time

Time from start

Difference in altitude since the start in m (approx.)

1’060

2’202

2’860

Time from start

1h 30

4h 00

8h 00

Runners affected by the Rothornhütte barrier will be able to take the Trift-Edelweiss-Zermatt path back to the Ultraks Plaza.

« ACTIVE » Location Time

It takes about two hours to reach Zermatt, as there is no alternative.

Distance from the start in km (approx.)

« SKY »

Time from start

Difference in altitude since the start in m (approx.)

SCHWARZSEE

FINISH ZERMATT

15h 00

19h 30

Distance from the start in km (approx.)

30.4

Difference in altitude since the start in m (approx.)

2’463

3’600

7h 30 / 8h 00

12h 00 / 12h 30

Location Time

Time from start

FINISH ZERMATT 14h 30 19 1’150 6h 00 / 6h 30

SIGNS TIMING AND TIME BARRIERS Split time locations as well as time barriers are indicated as follows :

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ROTHORNHÜTTE ≪EXTREME≫

Y.C. ≪EXTREME≫

TRIFT

SCHWARZSEE

FURI

RIFFELALP

GORNERGRAT

SUNNEGGA

AID STATIONS PLANS

≪VERTICAL≫ FINISH

Aid Stations

MuleBar Barres/ Energieriegel/ Energy Bars

Oranges / Orangen / Oranges

Bananas / Bananen / Bananes

Chocolate / Schokolade / Chocolat

Dark Bread / Dunkles Brot / Pain complet

TUC biscuits

Cake

LIQUID Tea / Tee / Thé

Vegetables Broth / Gemüsebouillon / Bouillon de légumes Overstim’s Boisson isotonique /Isotonische Getrânk/Isotonic Drink

Water / Wasser / Eau

Coca-Cola

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Energy Bars

SPORT FOOD

On the bar side, MuleBar will offer a selection of their assortment at the various aid stations.

Energy Drink A new drink supplier is joining us this year. It is OVERSTIM'S. So, at each aid station, you will find an isotonic and antioxidant energy drink with natural aromas, which will help you to hydrate and maintain your performance thanks to the intake of Electrolytes (sodium and magnesium) and Vitamins C and B6 (Reduction of fatigue). This drink is gluten free.

Inquiries and sales For more information : https://sportendurance.ch/fr/nutrition-sportive/

SPEEDCUP 15% discount To celebrate this arrival, OVERSTIM'S is offering you a 15% discount on all orders placed online at www.overstims.ch until August 31, 2020. To take advantage of this discount, insert the code: ultraks

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We remind you that there are no more cups at the aid stations. It is up to you to be equipped accordingly with gourd or cup. If you have ordered a cup with your bib number, you will get it back when you pick up your bib number. If you wish to buy one on site, you can do so at the SCOTT stand.

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AFTER THE RACE

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Behaviour after the finish line LUNCH BAG At the finish of your race, you will immediately receive a lunch bag prepared by the "Maisons Matthiol de Zermatt". It will include: • • • •

REMINDER

Due to the sanitary situation, we cannot offer changing rooms, showers or massages. Thank you for your understanding.

- A hot wrap either chicken or vegetarian. - A fruit - Banana cake - One drink

There is no gathering place for the meal, so please spread out in the area to eat your lunch. To complete your drink intake, two drink points will be set up with drinks at will on presentation of your bib number.

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Race withdrawal procedure 1. INFORM Inform immediately the race office by sending an SMS or a WhatsApp to +41 79 765 94 74 precising: • • •

Your bib number Your name Your position

or Inform a course marshal (orange gilet)

2. TAKE OFF THE BIB To avoid mistakes, it is preferable that after retiring from the race, you keep your bib in your pocket.

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SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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Specific Information « EXTREME » A REFERENCE PATH Launched in 2019, the « EXTREME » course was an exceptional success and instantly became a Skyrunning's benchmark. This year, as you probably know, the "Skyrunner® World Series" circuit had to be cancelled. However, we have maintained the race and some of the best athletes in the world will be in Zermatt, including Daniel Antonioli (ITA), winner in 2019 and the American living in Chamonix, Hillary Gerardi, second last year.

« B COURSE » At high altitude, weather is a key player. And runners’ safety is our first and foremost priority. We therefore had to prepare for the eventuality where AirZermatt Helicopters cannot fly and so ensure rescue in certain areas of the course. (Unter Gabelhorn, Rothornhütte snd Platthorn) In such situation, we would change the course as follows, ensuring notheless a 22 km and 2,200m elevation race :

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED To register, each runner had to show credentials to make sure they can be independent in high altitude, in mountain terrain and in adverse conditions.

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COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT

PRIZE-MONEY

The “EXTREME” race is the only one of Matterhorn Ultraks that imposes to carry specific equipment.

Although this year's "Skyrunner® World Series" has been cancelled, a Prize-Money of 4'000 EUR will be distributed equally to men and women both in depth and in volume::

All runners will need to have with them at all time the following items: -

A long sleeved waterproof jacket of proper size. Micro-spikes An emergency blanket

The choice of micro-spikes is very dependent of the weather conditions. We recommend spikes that allow you to run on ice :

POS 1 2 3

Amounts in Euros 1’000 600 400

2’000 x 2

The Bayard Sport shop in Zermatt has crampons for sale.

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Specific information « VERTICAL » START Start will be on « against the clock » mode, i.e. one runner goes every 30 seconds. The final Start list will be published at 4:30 pm. Please be ready 5 minutes before your starting time. Fastest goes last!

FICTITIOUS START The runners will start from Ultraks Plaza, but the timing will only start at the entry of the forest, approx. 1 km after.

BAGS Together with your bib, you’ll receive a sticker with your number that we ask you to affix properly and visibly on your bag that will be brought to the finish line in Sunnegga. We’ll collect the bags until 5: 45 pm near the starting line. Upon request at bib distribution, we’ll give you a plastic bag.

COURSE The course is mainly a single track, so please make it easy for those runners faster than you willing to overtake.

AID STATIONS A limited Aid Station will be made available at the finish.

PRIZE GIVING The Prize Giving will be done on the Sunnegga Restaurant’s Terrace. The forecasted time is 7: 15 pm.

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Specific information « RELAY by Loyco» DOSSARDS • •

A dedicated desk is set up under the tent for the « RELAY » bibs. Vouchers are identical than for the solo races.

RELAY ZONES • •

The relay zones are marked with LOYCO flags; You pass the relay by transmitting the bracelet-chip to the next runner.

TRANSPORTATION TO RELAY ZONES • • •

Runners 2 and 3 go individually to the relay points. Free use of the train to Sunnegga and lift to Furi by showing their bib; The same applies to runners 1 and 2 to go down to Zermatt.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS •

It is the responsibility of the runners to take their personal belongings to the various relay places.

RESULTS •

Final time published is the team time.

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MISCELLANEOUS

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Personalised pictures

Race tracking LIVE TRAIL

sportograf.com will place numerous photographers on strategic locations along the course to offer you the best possible pictures.

Your family and friends can follow your race via the Live Trail http://mut.livetrail.net website. We installed seven split times on the course in order to have regular updates on your race.

Pictures will be available swiftly after the race via the link: https://www.sportograf.com/en/event/6242 If they are not online yet, please leave your email address and you will be reminded when ready.

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FAQ Am arriving on Saturday with the train. When does the first train reach Zermatt? Täsch-Zermatt trains run 24 hours a day from Thursday to Sunday. From 5.55 a.m. to 9.55 p.m., trains run every 20 minutes (at 15, 35 and 55). At night there is one train per hour. Journey time is about 12 minutes. The complete timetable can be consulted here. I am registered. How do I change races? Due to sanitary measures, we only accept changes between Saturday races (« SKY » and « MOUNTAIN ») or to « VERTICAL », « ACTIVE » and « EXTREME » races (subject to acceptance of the file for the latter). You must send your request by email to support@msochrono.ch specifying the race you are registered for, the race you wish to participate in and your estimated running time for this new race. As specified in the regulations, switching to a shorter race does not entitle you to any financial compensation. On the other hand, switching to a longer race implies payment of the difference between the price paid and the current price of the new race.

I would like to pass my slot to another person. How should I proceed? Direct your request by email to support@mso-chrono.ch precising the following details of the new person: -

FirstName Name Birth date Nationality Gendre Full Address E-Mail Mobile Number Expected race finish time T-Shirt Size

The request must come from the person who is already registered. This is possible until Friday, August 14 at midnight. For the « EXTREME », the person must answer the questionnaire and be accepted. The time required to evaluate the file must be taken into account. I know I will not be able to participate. What should I do? Please inform us by email via cancellation@ultraks.com Can I make changes to my site registration? This year, no on-site modifications can be made.

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Stay safe, Stay fit!