Rules and Regulations of the 4th edition of the European Running Festival –’’Two Beskid Mountains’’
28th June  – 30th June 2024 Krynica – Zdrój

                  

EVENT’S OBJECTIVE

– promotion of the Małopolska Region;

– popularization of mountain and trail running;

– promotion of the town and municipality of Krynica – Zdrój;

– promotion of Krynica – Żegiestów Spa Resort;

– promotion of tourist values of Beskid Sądecki and Beskid Niski regions;

– promotion of the true treasure of the  Sądecczyzna region – mineral waters;

– promotion of natural and cultural assets of the Beskid Mountains;

– popularization of running as a generally accessible and the simplest form of sport and recreation;

– promoting a healthy lifestyle and active recreation;

– popularization and promotion of outdoor activities;

– fundraising for the creation of a calming room at the Special School and Educational Center in Nowy Sącz.

ORGANIZER

’’Fundacja Na Ratunek’’ (To the Rescue Foundation)

Świniarsko 512, 33 – 395 Chełmiec;

National Court Registry: 0000518401

Tax number: 734-352-77-10

National Business Registry Number: 123213396


MAIN PARTNER:

– Marshal’s Office of the Małopolska Region

PARTNERS:

– Town and Municipality Office of Krynica – Zdrój;

– Krynica-Zegiestów Health Resort S.A;

– Hoka;

– Coros Poland;

– Adrunaline;

– Wild Land;

– Culture Center in Krynica-Zdrój;

– Nataural mineral water – Kryniczanka;

– Forest Inspectorate Nawojowa;

– Forest Inspectorate Piwniczna;

– Forest Inspectorate Łosie;

– Forest Experimental Station Krynica;

– Słotwiny Arena Ski&Bike Park

– View Tower In Krynica-Zdrój;

– Gondola Railway Jaworzyna Krynicka S.A;

– Henryk-Ski Ski Centre;

– Master – Ski Tylicz;

– Ski station Tylicz Ski;

– Holiday House “Endorfina”

 MEDIA PARTNERS:

PARTNER EVENT:

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL – Krynica Zdroj 2024


DATE AND PLACE

28th – 30th June 2024 Friday – Sunday;

Competition’s base (office) :  Krynica – Zdrój  – Main Pump Rooms


THE ROUTES

The following runs and competitions will be held as part of the 4th edition of the European Running Festival (ERF)’’Two Beskid Mountains’’ 2024:

– Promenade runs for children and the youth – Słotwiny Arena Junior;

– 1 km Senior’s Friendly Nordic Walking March;

– ERF 5 km – Małopolska Five;

– ERF 10 km – Małopolska Ten;

– ERF 20 km – Słotwiny Arena;

– ERF 40 km – Nikifor’s Return;

– ERF 60 km – Kiepura’s Aria;

– ERF 100 km –Krynica’s 100 km;

– Małopolska Super Cup: a combined start in 3 runs: ERF 5 km, ERF 20 km, ERF 10 km.


COMPETITION’S PROGRAM

28th June 2024 FRIDAY:

– 3:00 p.m. – opening of the Krynica Zdrój’s competition office (Promenade), registration of participants, handing out of starting packets;

– 07:00 p.m. – start of the ERF 5 km –Małopolska Five;

– 08:00 p.m. – closing of the finish line: ERF 5 km;

– 08:30 p.m. – on-line technical briefing;

– 11:00 p.m. – closing of the Competition’s Office;

– Attention! Starting packets for the distances: Krynica’s 100km and Kiepura’s Aria will be given out only on Friday 28th June 2024 till 11:00 p.m.;


29th June 2024 SATURDAY:

– 03:00 a.m. – start of the 100 km ERF race – Krynica’s 100 km – promenade Krynica – Zdrój;

– 06:00 a.m. – opening of the competition’s office;

– 06:00 a.m. – start of the 60 km ERF race – Kiepura’s Aria – promenade Krynica – Zdrój;

– 07:00 a.m. – start of the 20 km ERF race – Słotwiny Arena 20 km – promenade Krynica – Zdrój;

– 08:00 a.m. – start of the 40 km ERF race  – Nikifor’s Return – promenade  Krynica Zdroj;

– 10:30 a.m. – opening of the family festival on the promenade;

– 10:00 a.m. – opening of the buffet;

– 11:00 a.m. – closing of the finish line: ERF 20 km – Słotwiny Arena;

– 12:00 o’clock – start of accompanying events;

– 04:00 p.m. – closing of the finish line: ERF 40 km – Nikifor’s Return – promenade Krynica – Zdrój;

– 05:00 p.m. – 1 km Senior’s Friendly Nordic Walking March

– 06:00 p.m. – closing of the finish line: ERF 60 km – Kiepura’s Aria – promenade Krynica – Zdrój;

– 12:00 p.m.(midnight) – closing of the finish line: Krynica’s 100 km – promenade Krynica – Zdrój;


30th June 2024 SUNDAY:

– 07:00 a.m. – opening of the competition’s office, registration of participants, handing out of starting packets;

– 09:00 a.m. – start of the ERF 10 km Małopolska Ten- promenade Krynica – Zdrój;

– 11:00 a.m. – closing of the finish line: ERF 10 km – Małopolska race – Krynica – Zdrój promenade;

– 12:00 o’clock – promenade runs for children and the youth:

– 01:00 p.m. – official closing ceremony, decoration of winners, prize contest – promenade  Krynica Zdrój;

*ATTENTION – The minute program might be subject to change, of which the organizer undertakes to inform participants by email and through a separate announcement posted on the website and social media.

CONTACT

For matters related to participation in the competition, you can contact:

– e-mail: biuro@europejskifestiwalbiegowy.pl

– and phone number: 507 053 657 – Sławomir Konopka;


PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS

– Participants take part in races individually;

– A participant of the competition can be a person who on 28th June 2024 is at least 18 years old except for children and youth runs. Participants aged at least 16 years old are allowed to participate in ERF 5 km – Małopolska Five;

– Minors aged 16-17 years, can participate in the run: ERF 5 km – only with the permission of parents, or legal guardians.

– By signing up for the race the participants declare that they take part in the race at their own responsibility and that there are no medical contraindications to take part in a long-distance mountain run;

– All the competitors must be verified at the race office, where they will collect their starting packets;

– Each of the competitors must pay an entry fee according to the valid price list and come to the start of the race with obligatory equipment;

– All competitors are obliged to follow the Rules and Regulations of the Competition;

– The Organizer reserves the right to withdraw a competitor from the race course (and thus disqualify him or her) if the competitor’s presence is not recorded or if no time is measured at the control or timing point;

– Persons who will not follow the conditions of participation will be held financially responsible for violating them.


ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION

Enrolment can be made online through the application form;

The organizer sets the limit of applications amounting to:

– Promenade Run for Children and Youth – 300 persons;

– Senior’s Friendly Nordic Walking March – 200 persons;

– ERF 5 km –Małopolska Five- 450 persons;

– ERF 10 km – Małopolska Ten- 450 persons;

– ERF 20 km – Słotwiny Arena – 450 persons;

– ERF 40 km – Nikifor’s Return – 450 persons;

– ERF 60 km – Kiepura’s Aria – 450 persons;

– ERF 100 km – Krynica’s 100 km –  450 persons;

Further regulations:

– Registration ends on 27th June 2024 or as soon as the limits are reached;

– For those who register after 10th June 2024  the organizer does not guarantee a full starting packet on the day of the competition (we will try to provide it, but due to technical and logistic reasons there may be a situation when we will send the missing items).

– By taking part in the competition, all participants agree to have their personal data processed for purposes related to the organization and conduct of the competition;

ENTRY FEE

Route Enrolment
1 – 150		 Enrolment 151 – 300 Enrolment 301 and over Total limit Payment on the Day of the competition
(if available)
Promenade runs for children and the youth 20 zł 20 zł 20 zł 300 20 zł
Senior’s Nordic Walking March 20 zł 20 zł 20 zł 200 20 zł
ERF 5 km – Małopolska Five 50 zł 60 zł 70 zł 450 80 zł
ERF 10 km – Małopolska Ten 60 zł 70 zł 80 zł 450 100 zł
ERF 20  km – Słotwiny Arena 90 zł 100 zł 110 zł 450 120 zł
ERF 40  km – Nikifor’s Return 100 zł 110 zł 120 zł 450 130 zł
ERF 60  km – Kiepura’s Aria 110 zł 120 zł 130 zł 450 140 zł
ERF 100  km – Krynica’s 100km 120 zł 130 zł 140 zł 450 150 zł
  • A charity fee of 10zł is included in the entry fee!
  • The entry fee from the Promenade runs for children and the youth, as well as the  Senior Friendly Nordic Walking  March goes entirely to charity;

Charity goal during the 4th edition of the competition European Running Festival “Two Beskid Mountains” – Krynica Zdroj 2024:

This year we will contribute to the creation of a calming room at the Special School and Educational Center in Nowy Sącz. This facility is attended by children with intellectual disabilities, with the autism spectrum, hypersensitive to auditory, visual, tactile stimuli from all over the Nowy Sącz district. These students need a friendly place to unwind in difficult moments, to relax, to learn to calm down or to implement therapeutic activities. We will renovate the room, soundproof it, equip it with soft mats, pouffes, hammocks and speakers from which relaxing music will flow.

             

Entry Fee:

The fee for the run is paid by quick payment or by traditional bank transfer to the account:

Recipient: ’’Fundacja Na Ratunek’’ (To the Rescue Foundation)

Bank Account: Łącki Bank Spółdzielczy 17 8805 0009 0047 9314 2000 0090

Payment title: OS IV ERF 2024 + name;

For payments from abroad:

Bank SWIFT code: POLUPLPR

IBAN: PL 17 8805 0009 0047 9314 2000 0090

In case of payment for several (three or more) participants, please send the list of paid participants by e-mail to: biuro@europejskifestiwalbiegowy.pl

– In case of cancellation of a participant from the competition, the system of refunding the entry fee is described in the section: COMPLAINTS AND RETURN OF THE ENTRY FEE

– In case the event is cancelled by the organizer due to his/her fault, 100% of the entry fee will be returned;

– In case the competition is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the organizer (order of the legislator, pandemic, natural disasters) the organizer shall return 70% of the entry fee;

– In case of resignation of a participant registered till 31st May 2024, the organizer will return 70% of the entry fee;

– After 31st May 2024, the organizer does not return entry fees;

– Until 31st May 2024 the organizer  allows transferring the entry fee and place on the starting list to another person, after paying an administration fee of 30 PLN;

– Invoices for participation in the race will be issued no later than the 15th of the following month from the date of payment! – after this date it is not possible to issue an invoice – in order to receive an invoice it is necessary to send data to the following e-mail address: biuro@europejskifestiwalbiegowy.pl

– Organizer forbids reselling of starting packets to other people;

– The organizer does not refund the entry fee to people who did not finish the competition or did not take part in it;

– The organizer is not responsible for losing the bank transfer due to the fault of the post office or bank;

OBLIGATORY EQUIPMENT

During the whole race each competitor must have obligatory equipment, which will be checked in the competition’s office and during the race. Lack of required equipment may result in disqualification of the competitor.

Promenade runs for children and the youth:

– start number (attached to the front on the chest or waist, visible throughout the competition);


1 km Senior’s Friendly Nordic Walking  March

– start number (attached to the front on the chest or waist, visible throughout the competition);


ERF 5km/10 km –Małopolska Five/ Małopolska Ten:

– starting number (attached to the front on the chest or belt, visible throughout the competition);

– chip (provided by the organizer of the race);


ERF 20 km – Słotwiny Arena:

– phone (turned on and charged);

– a cup/water bottle for drinks;

– first aid blanket;

– shoes designed for mountain running;

– clothing appropriate for the current-day weather conditions;

– starting number (attached to the front on the chest or waist, visible for the entire duration of the race);

– chip (provided by the organizer of the race);


ERF 40 km – Nikifor’s Return / ERF 60 km – Kiepura’s Aria:

– phone (turned on and charged);

– running backpack or running belt for all obligatory equipment;

– water bottle or bottles with a capacity of min 1 liter;

– a cup/water bottle for drinks;

– first aid blanket;

– hat/cap or a buff type scarf;

– shoes designed for mountain running;

– clothing appropriate for the current-day weather conditions;

– starting number (attached to the front on the chest or waist, visible for the entire duration of the competition);

– a map of the race route – provided by the organizer in the starting packet;

– chip (provided by the organizer of the race);


ERF 100 km – Krynica’s 100km:

– phone (turned on and charged);

– running backpack or running belt for all obligatory equipment;

– container or water bottles with a capacity of at least 1 liter;

– a cup/water bottle for drinks;

– headlamp flashlight;

– red pulse light placed on the back, e.g. on the running backpack switched on at sunset;

– first aid blanket;

– hat or buff type scarf;

– windproof jacket;

– shoes designed for mountain running;

– whistle;

– elastic bandage and barren dressing;

– starting number (attached to the front on the chest or waist, visible for the entire duration of the competition);

– a map of the race route provided by the organizer in the starting packet;

– chip (provided by the organizer of the race);

– GPS transmitter / locator assigned by name for each participant – secured by the organizer (the organizer will also secure a referee who will be responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the competitors on the route throughout the event. He will have at his disposal a list of phone numbers for each participant).

The final obligatory equipment may be subject to change based on the expected weather during the competition and will be announced at the technical briefing on 28th June 2024. The organizer reserves the right to check the obligatory equipment at any time during the competition. For lack of one item a time penalty of 30 minutes will be added, for lack of two items a time penalty of 60 minutes will be added. In case of missing three or more items the competitor will be threatened with disqualification.

                

STARTING PACKETS

Each registered competitor will receive the following starting packet and other benefits as part of the entry fee:

Promenade runs for children and the youth:

– starting number with a chip for time measurement;

– medical care during the race;

– professional time measurement;

– AdrunaLine souvenir gadget;

– marked route;

– health insurance for the duration of the race;

– commemorative medal;

– refreshment drink at the finish line;

– deposit in the competition’s office;

– technical service;

– fatigue and satisfaction;

– participation in the prize draw (for those who finish within the time limit and will be present at the closing ceremony in person);

– additional benefits depending on the sponsors (information will be published on the competition’s website and facebook).

1 km Senior’s Friendly Nordic Walking March:

– starting number with a chip for time measurement;

– medical care during the race;

– AdrunaLine souvenir gadget;

– marked route;

– health insurance for the duration of the race;

– commemorative medal;

– refreshment drink at the finish line;

– deposit in the competition’s office;

– technical service;

– fatigue and satisfaction;

– participation in the prize draw (for those who finish within the time limit and will be present at the closing ceremony in person);

– additional benefits depending on the sponsors (information will be published on the competition’s website and facebook).


ERF 5km/10 km –Małopolska Five/ Małopolska Ten/ ERF 20 km – Słotwiny Arena/ ERF 40 km – Nikifor’s Return / ERF 60 km – Kiepura’s Aria/ ERF 100 km – Krynica’s 100km:

– starting number with a chip for time measurement;

– medical care during the race;

– a competition devoted technical T-shirt;

– professional time measurement;

– marked route;

– light meals (sweets, fruit, water, isotonic drinks, coca-cola type drinks served according to the list of nutrition points);

– refreshment/repack point for the participants of the ERF Krynica’s 100 km race – PK Krynica – Zdrój;

– refreshment/repack bag;

– a bag for the deposit;

– hot meal after the race;

– health insurance for the duration of the race;

– commemorative medal;

– route map

– cups and prizes for the winners;

– deposit in the competition’s office;

– technical service;

– fatigue and satisfaction;

– participation in the prize draw (for those who finish within the time limit and will be present at the closing ceremony in person);

– additional benefits depending on the sponsors (information will be published on the competition’s website and facebook).

The organizer does not guarantee a full starting packet to those who register after 1st June 2024 (we will try to provide them, but due to the earlier ordering of individual services there may be a situation of missing items);

            

CLASSIFICATION

Promenade runs for children and the youth:

Classification will be in 2 categories: Open Girls and Open Boys aged:

– 0-3 (2021-2024) about 100m distance;

– 4-6 (2018-2020) about 200m distance;

– 7-9 (2015-2017) about 400m distance;

– 10-12 (2012-2014) about 500m distance;

– 13-15 (2009-2011) about 800m distance;

ERF 5km Małopolska Five/ERF 10 km – Małopolska Ten/ERF 20 km – Słotwiny Arena/ERF 40 km – Nikifor’s Return/ERF 60 km – Kiepura’s Aria/ERF 100 km – Krynica’s 100km

Classification will be conducted in 2 main categories individual women and men.

– Open Women;

– Open Men;

– Age categories:

o K 20/M 20 Women / Men (18-29 years, 2006-1995);

o K 30/M 30 Women / Men (30-39 years, 1994- 1985);

o K 40/ M 40 Women / Men (40-49 years, 1984-1975);

o K 50/ M 50 Women / Men (50 – 59 years, 1974-1965);

o K 60/ M 60 Women / Men (60 years, 1964 and older).

Małopolska Super Cup

– Open Women;

– Open Men;

In order to participate in the classification of the Małopolska Super Cup, you must take part in three runs within the European Running Festival:

  • ERF 5 km on the 28th June 2024;
  • ERF 20  km on the 29th June 2024;
  • ERF 10 km on the 30th June 2024;

The classification of competitors is formed as a result of the sum of the times obtained at each distance within the cup. The winner is the competitor with the shortest total time of all three distances.

Competitors ranked 1 – 3 in the Open category of women and men are not classified in their age categories;

CHECKPOINTS & NUTRITION POINTS

CHECKPOINTS Drinks/ water / iso / cola FRUITS VEGETABLES SWEETS HOT MEAL DISTANCE
Jaworzyna Krynicka X X X   EFB 20 km
EFB  60 km
EFB 100km
Łabowska Hala mountain shelter X X X   EFB 100km
Nad Wierchomlą mountain shelter X X X   EFB 100km
’’Endorfina’’ – Szczawnik guesthouse X X X   EFB 100km
Krynica – Zdrój  X X X dla zawodników z dystansu 100 km EFB 5 km
EFB10 km
EFB 60 km
EFB 100km
The Beskid Pass X X X   EFB  40 km EFB 60 km EFB 100 km
Tylicz Ski resort X X X   EFB  40 km EFB 60 km EFB  100 km

 

REPACKS

The organizer will secure and prepare a refreshment/repack point for the runners: ERF 100 km – Krynica’s 100 km only in bags included in the starting packets.

REPACK organized at the control point Krynica – Zdrój Promenade;

TIME LIMITS

Races Start Finish Time limit Control point time limit
Promenade rund for children and the youth 12:00 13:00 Bez limitu No stage limits
Senior’s Friendly Nordic Walking  March  17:00 17:30 Bez limitu No stage limits
ERF 5 km Małopolska Five 19:00 20:00 1 godz. No stage limits
Małopolska Ten 09:00 11:00 2 godz. No stage limits
ERF 20  km – Słotwiny Arena 07:00 11:00 4 godz. No stage limits
ERF 40  km – Nikifor’s Return 08:00 16:00 8 godz. No stage limits
ERF 60  km – Kiepura’s Aria 06:30 18:30 12 godz. No stage limits
ERF 100  km – Krynica’s 100 km 03:00 24:00 21 godz. 3:30 p.m.  Krynica – Zdrój Promenade – 12:30 hours from the start

Prizes for winners:

To be classified, the runner must complete the race within the designated time limit as listed for each run. The final place will be determined by the time of crossing the finish line as measured by the Organizer. All disputes should be immediately reported to the Main Referee, whose decisions are final. Persons who will shorten the race route or violate the regulations, will be immediately disqualified. Cheering on the race route is possible as a mean of support.

LP track I place II place III place IV place V place VI place
1 Promenade runs for children and the youth prize prizea prize – – –
2 Marsz Seniora o Puchar Uzdrowiska Krynica – Zdrój prize prize prize – – –
3 ERF 5 km  Małopolska Five 500 zł 300 zł 200 zł – – –
4 ERF 10 km Małopolska Ten 1000 zł 800 zł 500 zł – – –
5 ERF 20 km Słotwiny Arena 1500 zł 1000 zł 800 zł – – –
6 ERF 42 km Nikifor’s Return 2000 zł 1500 zł 1000 zł – – –
7 ERF 60 km-Kiepura’s Aria 2500 zł 2000 zł 1500 zł – – –
8 ERF 100 km – Krynica’s 100km 10 000 zł 7 500 zł 5000 zł 4000 zł 3000 zł 2000 zł
9 Super Małopolska Cup prize prize prize – – –

Age categories prizes

LP trasa I place II place III place
1 ERF 10 km Małopolska Ten 300 zł 200 zł 100 zł
2 ERF 20 km Słotwiny Arena 300 zł 200 zł 100 zł
3 ERF 42 km Nikifor’s Return 300 zł 200 zł 100 zł
4 ERF 60 km-Kiepura’s Aria 300 zł 200 zł 100 zł
5 ERF 100 km – Krynica’s 100km 400  zł 300 zł 200 zł

SECURING AND MARKING THE ROUTE

Security of the competitors on the route is ensured by the Organizer in cooperation with local government units, rescue workers of the “Na Ratunek” Foundation and volunteers supporting the security of the route. Each competitor will have a list of emergency phone numbers on their starting number. The route will be marked using tape with the logo of the run and directional arrows painted on the roads.

RESIGNATION FROM CONTINUING THE COMPETITION

– If a competitor has to quit the competition due to injury or damage, he/she must immediately inform the organizer by calling the phone number given during the briefing and placed on the start number. Those who fail to report their getting off the race route may be charged with costs of unjustified search/rescue operation;

– Participants should quit from the race at the checkpoints if possible;

– The organizer provides transport for participants to the base of the competition according to available vehicles – it is very likely that the waiting time for such a vehicle may be long, therefore the competitor’s task is to get to the nearest checkpoint on his/her own and/or with the help of other runners where he/she will be provided with a warm place, first aid, meal and rest while waiting to be taken to the base;

COMPLAINTS AND RETURN OF THE ENTRY FEE

  1. Claims should be addressed to the Foundation’s e-mail address (biuro@europejskifestiwalbiegowy.pl) or to the Foundation’s address specified in § 2.
  2. The Foundation is obliged to respond to the complaint within 14 working days.
  3. Refund is possible in random situations and beyond the control of the participant. Refund will be made in the amount of 70% of the amount paid only on the basis of the application made by e-mail to: biuro@europejskifestiwalbiegowy.pl no later than 45 days before the date of the competition.
  4. In order to implement the refund, the competitor sends an email with the following details:
    – the amount of the entry fee paid;
    – bank account number for refunding 70% of the amount of the entry fee;
  1. In less than 45 calendar days to the start date, the organizer will not refund the entry fee.

FINAL REGULATIONS

– Failure to respect  the Competition’s Rules and Regulations may result in disqualification of the Participant;

– The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to the Competition Regulations. Information about changes to the Competition Regulations will appear on the website of the event and will be announced in a separate announcement;

– The final interpretation of these Regulations belongs exclusively to the Organizer of the Competition;

– All competitors are obliged to follow the rules of fair-play and it is absolutely forbidden to interfere with the marking of the route or devastate the nature;

– All competitors shall pay attention to injuries of other participants of the competition and are obliged to provide help to those in need and inform by phone about the incident, type of injury, place and number of the injured competitor;

– The organizer reserves the right to change the route, shorten or cancel the competition in the event of bad weather conditions or other external factors that may jeopardize the safety of participants without the right to refund the entry fee;

– During the run, the competitors are obliged to comply with nature protection and fire safety regulations;

– It is forbidden to litter and throw away energy gel and bar wrappers in places not designated for this purpose. Contestants who do not comply with this regulation and are caught deliberately littering on the race course will be charged 500 PLN net. In case of repeated offences, they will be disqualified from all the running events organized by “Na Ratunek” Foundation;

– It is forbidden to leave the marked route, make noise during the race, especially disturbing the silence and animals;

– During the race participants are obliged to follow only the designated race route. Shortening or leaving the route may result in disqualification or time penalty. Decision in this matter will be taken by Main Referee of the competition.

– All disputes arising out of the sports competition shall be settled by the Main Referee of the competition.

– Competitors have the right to lodge a protest regarding the results or classification within 1 hour from the closing of the finish line. The protest shall be considered by the Main Referee of the competition. Results announced during the closing ceremony are final.

– Participants of the competition allow to publish their image in materials related to the competition, in particular in reports from the competition and promotional materials of the competition;

– Participants of the competition agree to have their personal data processed within the scope necessary for the proper conduct of the competition;

– Final interpretation of these Rules and Regulations  exclusively belongs to the organizer of the European Running Festival;

– Any changes to these Rules and Regulations shall be published on the competition website: www.europejskifestiwalbiegowy.pl.  Participants shall be obliged to familiarize themselves with the changes;

– Using  running poles on the race route is allowed. Competitors using poles should use them in a way that does not endanger other participants. Poles can be left only at the repack point.

– Support is allowed only at refreshment points and checkpoints in specially designated areas. Any kind of competitors’ support outside the special areas will be punished with disqualification or time penalty, which will be decided by the competition’s referee.  Each participant can be supported by only one person. Supporters can be in area only at the time of support, after that time they are required to leave the area in order to make place for other supporters

– Competitors are obliged to arrive at the starting area 30 minutes before the race in order to check their obligatory equipment

– Order of setting the competitors at the starting line will be decided by the organizer

-The organizer will inform about the time left to the start in the starting area (every 5 minutes), last 10 minutes every minute, last minute every 15 seconds, last 10 seconds countdown!

– The start takes place after the “START” command or after the starter’s shot

– The competitors are obliged to be cautious and get pass tourists, pedestrians and other people on their race routes

– The 100 / 60 / 40 / 20 km races will be held on forest routes and mountain areas. During the competition the participants will cross public roads. The competition’s organizer is not expected to organize places excluded from public traffic. It (the traffic) will take place as usual, so there will be no restrictions on the movement of emergency vehicles and other users of public roads.  Participants should follow the traffic rules.

– Each competitor is obliged to become familiar with the race map provided by the organizer

– In case of any doubts concerning the route, the competitor should first follow the organizer’s markings (tape or directional arrows) and second follow the map provided in the starting packet. The GPX file is an addition to the above two, and its course may differ slightly from the actual route in the field,

– The organizer is not responsible for any changes to the race route resulting from transferring the route markings by unfamiliar people. At the same time, the organizer ensures that all efforts will be made to avoid such situations.

– On the 20km, 60km and 100km routes while walking on the „Ścieżka w Koronach Drzew – Słotwiny Arena” (“Paths in the Crown of Trees – Słotwiny Arena”) it is forbidden to use shoes with spikes.

– During climbing up the stairway to “The Path in the Crowns of Trees – Słotwiny Arena”, each competitor is obliged to be cautious, especially while passing by other competitors. He/She may do it only on the left side after warning the other runner.

– The competitor has the possibility to submit a complaint regarding registration within 14 days of the registration. The complaint should be submitted by email to the following email address: biuro@europejskifestiwalbiegowy.pl The processing time is 30 days from the day of obtaining.

AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AND  REGULATIONS

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10.01.2024r.