1 RACE ROUTES

ULTRA Trail: Rajska dolina (Heaven’s Valley) Jahorina, Skočine, Ravna (Flat) mt, Stambolčić, narrow-gauge railway Sarajevo-Višegrad, Podgrab, Stajna, Novak`s cave, Novak`s fields, Jelovci, Pale, narrow-gauge railway Sarajevo-Višegrad, Močila street, Jarčedoli neighborhood, Apel`s Road, Bobsleigh track, Prvi šumar, Trebević Summit, Puho`s plane, Stupanj, Dvorišta biathlon track, Poljice ski slope, Ogorjelica Summit, Rajska dolina (Heaven’s Valley) Jahorina

MAXI Trail: Rajska dolina (Heaven’s Valley) Jahorina, Skočine, Ravna (Flat) mt, Majnex ski Center, Goli (Bare) Koran, spring of Miljacka river, narrow-gauge railway Sarajevo-Višegrad, Močila street, Jarčedoli neighborhood, Apel`s Road, Bobsleigh track, Prvi šumar, Trebević Summit, Puho`s plane, Stupanj, Dvorišta biathlon track, Poljice ski slope, Ogorjelica Summit, Rajska dolina (Heaven’s Valley) Jahorina.

MIDI Trail: Baščaršija, Dariva, Goat's bridge (Kozja ćuprija), Močila Street, Jarčedoli neighborhood, Apel`s Road, Bobsleigh track, Prvi šumar, Trebević Summit, Puho`s plane, Stupanj, Dvorišta biathlon track, Poljice ski slope, Ogorjelica Summit, Rajska dolina (Heaven’s Valley) Jahorina.

MINI Trail: Rajska dolina (Heaven’s Valley) Jahorina, Skočine, Love Trail, Kalaidža`s Rocks, Viewpoint, Police ski slope, Ogorjelica Summit, Rajska dolina (Heaven’s Valley) Jahorina.

On Friday, July 26^th, 2019, at 19:00, the organizer will hold a technical briefing with the participants of MIDI, MAXI and ULTRATrail.

In the case of extraordinary events, weather conditions, earthquakes, floods and extreme climate phenomena, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the race or change the route. If there are any obstacles in which the trail can become impassable, alternative routes will be used as described at the technical meeting before the start of the race.

Competitors HAVE TO adhere strictly to the marked race route. In line with the rules of the race, with respect to the personal safety and the safety of other riders and race personnel, it is strictly forbidden to take shortcuts or cut out sections of the route. Any departure from the official route, apart from entailing disqualification, shall be at the sole risk of the competitor.

2 SAFETY AND CHECK POINTS

Each trail (MINI, MIDI, MAXI, ULTRA) will have its race coordinator. Members of the organizing team and the members of the Mountain Rescue Team will be positioned along the race route and will be in direct contact with the race coordinator. Medical personnel will also be placed on certain points along the course as well as at the start and finish line. Check points shall be set up along the route, where members of the staff shall monitor the competitors as they pass and also apply random checks to verify that the competitors are in possession of the obligatory race equipment. Should anyone refuse to undergo the check on the obligatory race supplies, they shall be disqualified immediately.

3 ENVIROMENTALPROTECTION

Races shall takes place mainly in the woods governed by forestry companies Romanija and Jahorina, all managed by the public company „Forests of Srpska“. Competitors are required to abide by the principle of the environmental protection and regulations which strictly prohibits and sanctions the unlawful action of man towards forests. As a reminder, the organizer notes that it is forbidden to throw away rubbish, to pick flowers or to disturb the wildlife in order to protect forests. In order to minimize the adverse impact of man on the environment, the organizer decided to perform the following measures to help preserve the natural environment where the race takes place:

• Each competitor shall be disqualified from the race if proven to deliberately leave garbage and behaving negligently towards nature.
• The competitors shall NOT be given water in plastic cups at the refreshment points. Each competitor shall be required to carry his/her own drinking cup or water bottle, which can be filled at the refreshment points.
• Any illegal activity against the woods noticed by a participant or staff shall be reported to the organizer or to the competent service using a free phone number 080 05 01 02.

4 WEATHER

The weather for this time of year is generally favorable. According to data from the Republic Hydro Meteorological Service, the average number of days with precipitation in July is 10 days, and in August 6-9. In most cases, there is the emergence of local showers, which are accompanied by thunder, heavy,short rainfall, and sometimes hail. The greatest risk and potential danger for this is in the summer months, especially in hilly and mountainous regions where local showers and thunder are intense due to the influence of orography. The minimum temperature in the early morning hours can be slightly below zero with altitude increasing.

In the case of extraordinary events, weather conditions, earthquakes, floods and extreme climate phenomena, the organizer reserves the right to suspend or cancel the race, even during the race, if the real circumstances present potential hazards for competitors. For the foregoing reasons, the organizer may change the route of the race, in which case, all competitors shall be informed in timely manner.

5 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

It is obligatory for competitors to have the following equipment with them, for the full duration of the race on ULTRA, MAXI and MIDI trails:

• camel bag or bottles that contain at least one liter of liquid;
• visible race number;
• space blanket;
• whistle;
• head lamp with spare batteries;
• roadmap (provided by the organizer);
• mobile phone with reliable battery;
• first aid kit with an elastic bandage, pain killers, plasters
• suitable shoes (trail running shoes or any other alternative minimalist shoe for trail running).

The compulsory equipment may be worn or kept inside the backpack. The obligatory material shall be checked just before the race start. Random checks shall be made along the race route. MINI Trail race participants are not compelled to have space blankets or head lamps, but other equipment listed as mandatory also applies to them.

The organizer recommends the following equipment as well:

• cap, hat or bandana
• cream for sun and wind protection
• long sleeve shirt / jacket in case of bad weather conditions in the higher areas
• a small amount of money for the possible purchase of food in the mountain shelters;
• protection against mosquito bites

The use of poles is permitted. If the competitor decides to use them, he/she has to take care of them from the start to the finish line. The organizer will not take any equipment left by competitors at refreshment points or at any other location during the race.

6 DISQUALIFICATIONS

The competitor will be disqualified with withdrawal of their race number if:

• fails to pass a check point;
• takes shortcuts;
• throws garbage away during the race;
• fails to aid a participant in difficulty;
• insults or threatens the staff or volunteers;
• uses transport during the race;
• refuses to undergo checks by the medical staff along the race route;
• refuses to allow checks of the obligatory material;
• does not have a head lamp, a survival blanket, camel bag or bottles. 

The penalty will be applied immediately.

7 MAXIMUM TIME OF RACE COMPLETION

ULTRA: The time limit for the completion of the race is 29 hours, until 05:00 on Sunday, July 28^th. There shall be four time limit check points. There will be organized transport to the finish line for participants who withdraw due to injury or pass with a delay at these points.

MAXI: The time limit for the completion of the race is 21 hours, until 03:00 on Sunday, July 28^th. There shall be three time limit check points. There will be organized transport to the finish line for participants who withdraw due to injury or pass with a delay at these points.

MIDI: The time limit for the completion of the race is 9 hours, until 17:00 on Saturday, July 27th. There shall be two time limit check points. There will be organized transport to the finish line for participants who withdraw due to injury or pass with a delay at the point.

MINI: The time limit for the completion of the race is 4 hours and 30 minutes, until 13:30 on Sunday, July 28^th. A “pick up” service will follow the last runner, in order to help these who injure or withdraw.

The organizer will provide information on each course segment and qualifying check point time limits.

Competitors that do not reach these check points within the time limits shall be stopped and will not be allowed to continue the race. In order to protect the health of the participants, medical staff at the check points has the authority to stop those runners who are judged unfit to continue the race. In this case, the participant must follow the indications of the member of the medical staff. Competitors who fail to do so will be immediately disqualified.

The organizer will secure the transport for those who decide to quit because of injury, for those who are judged by the medical staff to be unfit to continue the race, and those who reach the check points after the time limit. Transport to the finish area will be done according to the plan the race coordinator creates after enough people drop out from the race to fill the vehicle, unless the situation requires emergency transport. Any participant who drops out from the race at any point other than the established check points should make their own way to the following aid station/check point and from there will be transported.

8 REFRESHMENT POINTS

The competitors are required to run partially self-sufficiently and must carry at least one liter of liquid and some food. Because of the high temperatures characteristic for this time of year, it is recommended that you have some salt on hand or something for rehydration to reduce the risk of loss of fluid. Only the runners carrying a visible race number have access to the refreshment stations.

WATER on Refreshment stands will ONLY be dispensed in the cups / bottles / containers that competitors carry with them. Other refreshments will be available in the original packaging. There will be drinking water at other places along the trail.

Food is consumed within Refreshment points. There are shops on MIDI, MAXI and ULTRA trails where it will be possible to buy food and water, so it is recommended to bring some money.

Competitors are required to dispose of any GARBAGE that remains after the consumption of food and drink at the designated places within Refreshment points.

When leaving each refreshment station, athletes must have sufficient liquid and food to reach the next station. The final refreshment point for everybody is at the finish line and then the hot meal will be served near the finish area for Midi, Maxi, and Ultra participants.

9 RIGHT OF MULTIMEDIA CONTENT USE

Upon registration, the competitors authorize the organization to freely use digital records showing the competitor (photos, videos, etc.).

10 WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY

By registering, the participant exempts the organizers from any liability, whether civil or criminal, for damage to persons and/or property caused by or to him/her.