Camelbak Vértes Trail Marathon
Start: 09:00
Place of start and finish: Szár, Sports Hall
Route of the race:
Marathon: Szár – Körtvélyes-tető – Macska-bükk – Vizes-bikk – Mária-szakadék– Csákányospusztai th. – Mária-szakadék – Makk-erdő – Vitányvár – Várgesztes – Vérteskozma - Hirczy-emlékmű – Kapberek-puszta – Majosház vh. – Hallgató-völgy – Szár
Half marathon: Szár – Körtvélyes-tető – Macska-bükk – Kapberek-puszta – Majosház vh. – Hallgató-völgy – Szár
Mini marathon: Szár – Körtvélyes-tető – Nagy-Szállás-hegy – Farkastorok – Hallgató-völgy – Szár
The entire route runs on the territory of the Vértes Naturpark, on marked trails. Leaving these trails is prohibited. No intersection with road of high traffic. Supplementary markings help following the route where it is necessary.
Marathon:
Half marathon: 21,1 km
Mini marathon: 13,37 km
Total ascent:
Marathon:
Half marathon: 410 m
Mini marathon: 335 m
Limit time:
Marathon: 7 hours
Half marathon: 3,5 hours
Mini marathon: 2 hours
The closing time of the check-points is also the limit time for that point.
Recommended equipment: tourist map of the Vértes Hills, mobile phone, money (to cover the unexpected).
Entry
Entry in advance is possible using the On-line registration menu on the terepfutas.hu web page, between 14 February and 11 March 2012.
Entry fees:
Marathon: running: HUF 4.000
Half marathon: running: HUF 2.500
Mini marathon: running: HUF 2.000
Entry fee is payable by bank transfer to the following account:
Budapest Bank 10100792- 02591300- 01003008 (Csányi László).. Registration to the event is possible within the time period given. Registration becomes a valid entry if the payment is received to the above account. No registration or payment is accepted afterwards.
Entry may be cancelled and entry fee may be transferred to another race of ours by 13 March 2012. Entry fee already payed can not be refunded.
A VAT receipt of the payed entry fee is issued at the finish upon request.
Awards
Runners finishing within the time limit will receive a certificate.
Hikers finishing within the time limit will receive a certificate and a badge.
Those arriving after the limit time will not be awarded.
Race timing for the runners
The race is timed by the SportIdent chip system. There is a deposit of HUF 6 000 for the timing chip (SI-card), payable at the start, upon picking up the race bib. The deposit is refunded at the finish upon returning the SI-card. It is the ultimate responsibility of the participants to save and to return the SI-card. Runners may also user their personal SI-card.
Check-points
Check-point are set up along the race route, that must be passed through in order. It is prohibited to leave the designated route.
The organisers reserve their right to check the passing of the participants even at unannounced check-points.
Wearing the race bib
The race bib, that is handed out to every participant of the race, must be worn clearly visibly on the front of the runners' apparel. The race bib must not be modified or covered. Any runner taking off or covering his or her bib is considered as giving up the race and will not be ranked.
Refreshment
Marathon: refreshment at every check-point: at 5.85, 12.66, 16.88, 24.59, 29.22, 35.88 and 42.19 km.
Félmaraton: refreshment at every check-point: at 5.85, 10.92 and 17.23 km.
Minimaraton: refreshment at every check-point: at
For refreshment we offer water, coke, fresh and dried fruits, bread, cheese, crackers and glucose to the runners. Isotonic drink is available at Várgesztes. Since some of the refreshment stations are difficult to access and replenish, the organisers may limit the the refreshment allowance (especially water) if found necessary.
Shower
A shower is available for every participant at the finish.
Massage
Free massage is avalable for the runners. Massage is available in the order of arrival.
Medical assistance, first aid
A competent first aid assistant is on duty during the entire event. Participants however are required to note that due to the features and properties of the terrain it may take significant time for the first aid assistant to get to an accident location. It is the ultimate obligation of every participant to take care of his or hers and of the others personal safety, and to help their mates in emergency.
Responsibility
By entering the race the participants acknowledge that Vértes Trail Marathon, Half marathon and Mini marathon are run on difficult terrain, and succesful completion requires adequate physical and mental capacities as well as experience. The organiser may not be held responsible for any accident or damage attributable to any participant being unprepared, negligent or improvident.
Ethics of the race and the hike
Respect yourself and the other: do not cheat!
Respect the organisers and the volunteers: they expend their free time on you!
Respect the local citizens: they accomodate the race and the runners!
Respect the nature: do not litter and do not leave the designated trail!
Every participant is obliged to help those in emergency!
Disqualification
Any participant may be disqualified, who:
- does not wear a race bib, or cover or modify it,
- misses a check-point,
- leaves the designated route of the race,
- uses any means of transportation,
- misses the limit time at any check-point or at the finish,
- uses drugs,
- does not help others in emergency,
- leaves litter, damages the natural or built environment,
- insults the organisers, the participants or the volunteers, verbally or physically.
Appeals
Appeals – only in case of the race – may be submitted in writing to the race organisers , within 1 hour from finish. The fee for the appeal is 5 000 Ft.
Copyright
The copyright of the photos and videos that may be taken of the race participants is the property of the race organisers, who may use these photos and videos freely.
