Tatras to Danube Run

18-Aug-2018 Tatras, Slovakia

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345KM / 214Miles
2 Days - 2000 Runners

DIFFICULTY Race Difficulty Intermediate

Entry From €450 EUR

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From Tatras to Danube race is a team competition, not meant for individuals. The race can be entered by teams with 6, 9 or 12 members represented by their captain. The captain is responsible for all members of their team. The track is comprised of 36 sections. Each section has a different length and difficulty. All sections span from 7 to 11 km. For 12-member teams, every member will run 3 sections. Some team members, part of smaller teams, will run 4 sections. Teams in the E) ULTRA category have 6 members, each of which will run 6 sections.

The organizer thoroughly details each section of the race – map of the section, picture of the handover area, elevation profile of the track, description, section´s difficulty, which part of the day the section is run. Each team captain picks up their package with all information. The current itinerary of the entire track and its individual sections is given to every team in advance so they are able to get well acquainted with them before the start.

The team captain is obligated to state the best time of their individual team members on a 10 km track (not older than 2 years). After adding up all the numbers, the average time of the entire team on 10 km must not be more than 60 minutes. This means that the team should be able to run the entire race in less than 36 hours according to their times. In the category D) ELITE, the 10 km time must be less than 40 minutes.

On the basis of the 10 km times given and the order of the runners within the team, the organizer calculates the approximate time for finishing the race, factoring in the different lengths of sections, elevation of the track and determines the starting time of the team.

Teams start from 8 am to 15pm.

The estimated end-time for the race is the 19th August from 1 pm to 8 pm.

The resulting time of the race changes continuously, without stopping, from the moment the first team member starts till the last team member crosses the finish line. The organizer secures the official timing. Interim results at the individual sections are not guaranteed by the organizer, so they are unofficial times. Team captains have at their disposal a team card, into which the interim times are written.

Event Organiser
Stefan Sogor

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Beginner

Elevation: Very little change < 500 metres. Benign running terrain, not technical.

Suitable for: First ultra runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running in the last six months.

Intermediate

Elevation: Increase of up to 1000 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed at least one ultra distance race (or similar event) or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Advanced

Elevation: Increase of up to 1500 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

Expert

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat) and or technical terrain

Suitable for: Experienced runners who have completed at least regular ultra distances in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

Brutal

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude) and or technical terrain.

Suitable for: Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Endurance - Multi-activity

Type: An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

Suitable for: Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike.

Global - Virtual

Type: A virtual race which can be run at any time shown on the dates shown, on any type of terrain in any country.

Suitable for: For runners from beginners to experienced as you choose your own course and challenge based on the guidelines and options set by the virtual race organiser.

Tatras to Danube Run