Engadin St.Moritz Ultraks - Trail 2016 - EN Runner's Guide

RUNNER’S GUIDE PONTRESINA, 2. JULI 2016

WELCOME TO PONTRESINA!  Hello everybody! Hereafter, you’ll find the latest and most important information for the upcoming Engadin St. Moritz Ultraks on Saturday, July 2nd! Please read them patiently and carefully! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting us: engadin@ultraks.com

We are looking forward to the trail run with great weather and wish you a pleasant arrival.

The Ultraks – Team S. 3

INDEX  Map and track data  Program  Important information • • • • • • • • • •

Arrival and start Compulsory equipment Track marking Key points Aid stations and runners meal Timelimits Paramedics What to do, if you have to give up Race finish In case of race-breakup

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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.

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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, July 1st 5:00pm – 7:30pm 6:00pm – 6:45pm

Distribution of bib numbers and late registrations Runners Briefing at the Rondo (voluntary)

Saturday, July 2nd 7am – 9:30am

Distribution of bib numbers (Late registrations until 45 min before respective race start)

7:45am 7:45am 8:15am 9:15am 9:30am 8:45am ca. 11:15am 3:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 6:30pm

Opening of the Ultraks Zone Opening of startbox for «Grand» and «Media» Starting of «Grand» and «Media» Opening of startbox for «Pitschen» Starting of «Pitschen» Start «Infaunt» Race Arrival of the first runners Time limit for «Grand» in Pontresina Prize Giving Timie 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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

BEFORE THE START

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Possibility of luggage storage inside the Kultur- und Kongreßzentrum (Rondo) 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.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT 

We recommend studying the weather forecast to be prepared for the meteorological situations that may occur. The weather forecast will be published 24 hours before the first race start und will be send to you via mail. You can also see the forecast on our website.

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The following equipment is stronlgy recommanded: • Mobile phone • Longsleeve Shirt • Rescue blanket • Energy food

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Sticks are allowed on all three races.

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Die orangenen Flaggen sind Ăźber alle Strecken verteilt. Sie dienen als Orientierungshilfe und zeigen Euch den richtigen Weg!

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MARKING

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

MARKING

Flags

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KEY POINTS– RAILWAYS CROSSING  Only «Media» and «Grand» You will cross railways about 900m after starting.

• WARNING, THERE ARE TRAINS COMING! • Please make sure to follow the instructions of our staff members!

KEY POINTS - SNOW  Only «Media» und «Grand»

Near Murtèl, you will face some snow segments. We will mark the path as per the orange line. We recommend that you follow the path to take advantage of hard snow. However we will not penalise runners that decide to cut through in the snow that might be soft.

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Full Stations

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X

W

X

X

Finish

Alp Languard

Pontresina

St. Moritz Bad W

Segantini

X

Unterer Schafberg

Beverages

Murtèl

Roseg

AID STATIONS

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Beverages Hot: Tea (except St. Moritz Bad and Unterer Schafberg) Cold: Water, Power Punch Energy Drink.

W= Only water Full catering Beverages, + fresh fruits, dry fruits, dark chocolate, dark bread and MüleBar Energy Bars + Cake in the finish area.

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RUNNERS MEAL On presentation of the voucher (part of your bib number) runners receive their runners meal.

(First floor, Rondo) • Pasta including two different sauces • Salat • 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.

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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 Start/Finish in Pontresina Unterer Schafberg

3:00 pm 5:00 pm

There is a lift at Alp Languard, that you are allowed to use, which takes you back to Pontresina

Unterer Schafberg ist just 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.

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SAMARITER 

There will be paramedics at the following locations: - Pontresina - Murtèl - Chamanna Segantini

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If you need a rescue helicopter you can order it by calling the Ultraks Emergency Number. As the organizer we can´t cover those costs.

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APPROACH, IN CASE YOU HAVE TO GIVE UP 

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 Please hand your chip to one of our staff members on the track or in the finish area (Rondo, Pontresina).

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In case you need to be rescued via helicopter, the rescue charge will be at your costs.

FINISH  There are showers open for runners from 11am to 7pm at the

school (Chesa da Scuola) in Via Maistra.  Please remember to hand back your chip to one of our staff

members at the end of the race.  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)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION  In case of any late modifications you will be contacted via message! You can also stay up to date in following us on Facebook (Engadin St. Moritz Ultraks) or Twitter (Ultraks).  In case of any emergencies you can always reach us at: +41 79 765 94 74.

GENERAL BEHAVIOR ďƒ˜ 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 ďƒ˜

The prize giving ceremony of all categories will take place at 3:30pm in front of the Rondo.

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We want to thank the following supporters:

Wir danken allen, die uns bei der Planung und Umsetzung der Engadin St. Moritz Ultraks unterstĂźtzt haben.