Valuable information to keep in mind for participants of the distance “GARMIN FĒNIX Vilks”!
Text: Stirnubuks.lv
The challenging “GARMIN FĒNIX Vilks” distance will take us to our neighbors in Suur Munamägi, which will be the start of the longest distance of this “GJENSIDIGE Stirnu buks 2023″ season. The length of distance is approximately 86 km.
Maps:: TraceDeTrail I GoogleMap
We recommend saving the map as a GPX file in your sports watch so that you are always “on the right track”! The distance GPX file can be found HERE!
Note: GPX files will be corrected after coordination with the specialists of the Nature Protection Board, the most current version will be published on June 23rd!
The distance cut-off time is 16 hours.
The start of the “GARMIN FĒNIX Vilks” distance is on July 1st at 6:00 in the morning at the Haanja Recreation and Sports Center (Haanja ringtee, Haanja küla, Rõuge vald, Võru maakond, EE) HERE.
The participants of the “GARMIN FĒNIX Vilks” distance will have the opportunity to pick up their BIB numbers on June 30th from 16:00 to 20:00 at the Alūksne Tourism Information Center (Ojāra Vācieša iela 1, Alūksne, LV), map HERE, as well as on the day of the race before the start in Hanja Recreation and Sports Center.
!! This time it will not be possible to pick up “GARMIN FĒNIX Vilks” distance BIB numbers at TC Spice!
How to get to the start:
- With your own transportation;
- With transportation of the organizers by “Stirnu buks”. Departure on July 1st at 4:30 from the Alūksne Tourism and Information Center (Ojāra Vācieša iela 1, Alūksne, LV), map HERE!
- With transportation of the organizers by “Stirnu buks”. Departure on July 1st at 4:45 from Opekalna church, map HERE!
!! Make your choice about the transportation on your “Stirnu buks” profile page (Your choice àsave) until 12:00 on Thursday of “Stirnu buks” race week!
Energy points at the course
There will be 11 energy points during the course, where drinking water will be available.
Additional snacks for energy will be also available at the energy points during the race – VENDEN water, Coca-Cola, chips, salt, cheese, bread, chocolate, and other snacks.
!! Assistance outside of energy checkpoints is strictly prohibited. A participant is disqualified for violating the rules.
Familiarize yourself with the checkpoint location map HERE!
Delivery of personal belongings to the checkpoints
Before the start, each participant will have the opportunity to hand over their necessary belongings (clothes, food, etc.) to be sent to the checkpoint during the EXPO at the Alūksne Tourist Information Center or on the morning before the start at the Hannja Sports Center. It will be possible to receive personal belongings at checkpoints:
- Storage #01 / Energy point I Raadi vaatetorn Paganamaa, distance 50 km
- Storage #02 / Energy point I Opekalna church, distance 66 km
- Storage #03 / FINISH, distance 86 km
By taking out your BIB number, you will receive 3 bags of different colors, which you can send to energy points!
Mandatory equipment for every runner:
- Fully charged mobile phone with registered SOS contact – 29558557 (Rimants);
- Download the latest detailed version of the distance in GPX format (click “Save link as”!): “Vilks – GPX”
- A water glass or bottle that you will use at energy points to drink water!
Recommended equipment for every runner:
- If you will go on the track with sticks, they must be carried with you from the start to the finish line;
- Weather-appropriate clothing. In hot weather – hat, sunscreen, etc., in cool weather – extra clothes, a rain jacket;
- Drinking system with at least 1 liter of drinking water;
- Energy gels and other snacks of your choice;
If you see that one of the runners needs help on the track, it is your duty to help and call for medical help! The time spent helping will not be included in the total distance result!
Good luck, see you in “Stirnu buks”!