RULES OF PARTICIPATION

ORGANIZATION

DŠOF Trail races (5km, 12.5 km, 24 km) as part of DALMATIA ŠIBENIK OUTDOOR FESTIVAL are organized by the agency Break a leg, in co-organization with the Šibenik-Knin County Tourist Board and Skradin Tourist Board. Trails of 5 km and 12.5 km start on Saturday, 07/10/2023, at 10:30, while trail of 24 km starts at 10:00. All start from Skradin beach Krečana. 

CATEGORIES

Participants can compete in three categories:
5 km 
12.5 km
24 km 

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 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zKyeiguUQFnvfFnkz1fFMAV17LvKhkfT/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106917260723420125738&rtpof=true&sd=true)

- 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.hr + 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 packages is organized at the main location - on the beach Krečana in Skradin, on Saturday, 07.10. from 08:00 to 10:00.
Contents of the start package: bib number, competitive T-shirt, bag for storing personal belongings in the dressing room. In order to pick up the start package and the bib number, it is mandatory to present an identity document. Downloading the bib number for another person is possible only 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 99 323 9643.

 

REFRESHMENT 

At the finish line, all contestants have LUNCH.

 

CHECKPOINTS/TIMING

Several checkpoints will be marked at the races where the representative of the organizers will be present.
The passing of runners is read at the START and at the entrance to the FINISH LINE. 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 markings, the 12.5 km long trail will be marked with YELLOW markings, the 24 km long trail will be marked with RED markings.

 

TIME LIMITS

The time to finish the race is limited. In order for a competitor to be included in the official standings, the race must be completed within a certain time limit (2 hours for a 5 km trail, 4 hours for a 12.5 km trail, and 6 hours for the 24 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.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Šibenik, July 2023.