RULES OF PARTICIPATION

ORGANIZATION

ZOF Trail races (5 km, 10 km and 18 km) as part of ZADAR OUTDOOR FESTIVAL are organized by the agency Break a leg, in co-organization with the Municipality of Preko and the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Preko. All races start on Saturday 23.09.2023. in front of the main post office, at address na Mulu 18, Preko on the island of Ugljan.

 

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

All persons who meet the following requirements may participate in the races:

- 18 years old

- persons aged 14-18 years can participate if they have a license signed by a parent or a guardian

- competitors under the age of 14 may participate accompanied by an adult responsible for the minor competitor and with a signed permission to participate from a parent or guardian

- permission for minors (document ''Parent’s Statement) can be downloaded on the link, or you can fill it out when registering before the start of the race LINK TO STATEMENT

- have adequate psycho-physical fitness for long-term efforts and activities in nature

- have applied for the race (have completed online form at www.stotinka + have paid the registration fee)

By registering, the competitor directly agrees to compete in the race at his own risk, that he/she is familiar with the rules and regulations of the race, which he/she will adhere to as well as the possible risks that the competitions contain.

By registering, the competitor declares that he is familiar with the list of RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT, extremely important for his personal safety and that by not wearing it he exposes himself to an increased risk of dehydration, hypothermia, inability to repair injuries, inability to call for help, inability to help injured competitors, inability to contact the organizer and even death. By registering, the competitor waives the possibility of transferring responsibility to the organizer of the race, as well as to other competitors or third parties. By registering, the competitor confirms that he/she is in the appropriate psycho-physical condition appropriate for this type of competition.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

List of equipment recommended by the organizer to all competitors, regardless of the length of the race:

- backpack or belt around the waist

- bottle with a minimum of 0.5 l of liquid at the start

- food (gel, energy bar,...)

- first aid kit (min: 1 elastic bandage, 1 first bandage, 2 compresses, patches of different sizes)

- mobile phone (on, with battery charged and memorized numbers of the organizer)

Recommended equipment / according to weather conditions:

- rain/wind/sun protection clothing

- sunscreen

- spare clothes

 

START PACKAGES

Pick-up of start packs is organized at the main location: at the INFO CENTER near the main post office, 23273 Preko, island of Ugljan, on Saturday, September 23. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Content of the start package: start number, competition T-shirt, bag for storing personal belongings in the wardrobe, bottle of water, gifts from sponsors. To collect the start package and start number, it is mandatory to present a personal document. Downloading the start number for another person is only possible upon presentation of the personal document of the registered person.

 

RACE NUMBERS

When confirming registrations, each competitor will receive a bib number. The bib number must be worn throughout the race, on the upper body, front, it must not be covered and must be clearly visible (it is not allowed to wear the bib number on the legs, back, backpack, on the sides).

Each bib number has a prominent contact phone of the organizer in case of an emergency call.

WARDROBE

Wardrobe for storing personal belongings for the duration of the race is provided in the immediate vicinity of the Start / Finish line of the race. Storage is possible only in a bag that is part of the start package and with the presentation of the bib number at handover and pick-up. For uncollected items within the specified time, it is necessary to contact the representative of the organizer at the following contact number +385 98 220 970.

REFRESHMENT STATIONS

The races have refreshment stations with drinks and food (or just drinks). There are organizers at the stations.

Each competitor must take care that he/she has plenty of fluids/food until the next refreshment station.

There are no single-use plastic/paper cups on refreshment stations. Each competitor should have their own cup/bottle to be able to consume a drink that is found on the refreshment stations.

At the FINISH line, LUNCH is provided for all competitors.

CHECKPOINTS / TIMING

Several checkpoints will be marked at each trail. At some checkpoints there will be representative of the organizer, while at the other checkpoints there will be a perforator to be used on marked spot on the bib number.

The passing of runners is marked at the START and at the entrance to the FINISH LINE. At the finish line, the bib number will be checked for all perforations. The results of the race will be published immediately after the end of the race on the organizer's website.

TAGS ON THE TRAIL

The 5 km long trail will be marked with GREEN tags, the 10 km long trail will be marked with YELLOW tags, and the 18 km long trail will be marked with RED tags.

Races pass through forest paths, paths and macadam roads and partly on asphalt.

TIME LIMITS

The time to finish the race is limited. In order for a competitor to be included in the official ranking, the race must be completed within a certain time limit (3 hours for a 5 km trail, 4 hours for a 10 km trail and 5 hours for an 18 km trail).

QUITTING THE RACE

Competitors who decide to quit the race must do the following:

- inform the organizer about the withdrawal at the nearest refreshment station or

- return to the start / finish line and inform the organizer of the withdrawal or

- inform the organizer of the withdrawal via mobile phone (displayed on the bib number)

If the withdrawal is caused by an injury and if the competitor is not able to continue to the nearest refreshment station or finish line of the race, the competitor is obliged to contact the organizer via mobile phone / with the help of other competitors on the number indicated on the bib number. Upon receipt of the information, the organizer will activate the medical and rescue service on duty.

CHANGE OF RACE TRACK

The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the track, refreshment stations at any time and without prior notice. Any changes will be announced on the race's official website.

REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT

By paying the registration fee, the competitor confirms that he accepts these rules and the application is considered valid.

In case of a no-show at the race, the registration fee is not refunded.

PROTECTION OF NATURE

Races are held in nature and accordingly it is mandatory to adhere to the basic rules of nature and environmental protection and to respect the rules of conduct in protected natural areas. During the race, competitors must not pollute the environment and destroy the surrounding flora and fauna, do not throw waste on the race track and dispose of garbage at any destination between the start and finish of the race, except at refreshment stations.

Let's be attentive to nature, preserve it and enjoy its most beautiful form!

CONSENT ON MEDIA FREEDOM

By registering for the race, the competitors agree that the entire video and photo material can be publicly displayed and used for promotional purposes of the race. The race organizer reserves all rights to use, copy and distribute all recorded video and photo materials.

 

Zadar, April 2023.