Race Rules

Race Rules

  1. Participants must follow the marked route according to their category. It is forbidden to use off-road and shorten the path.
  2. Participants compete at their own risk.
  1. All participants accept all the rules and conditions of the race (conditions of registration, timetable, etc.)
  1. Participants must wear all required mandatory equipment.
  1. Participants must wear a BIB number that is visible throughout the race, in the chest or abdomen, otherwise they may be disqualified.
  1. Participants must abide by the traffic rules as the race, in some parts, passes on roads. It is mandatory to use sidewalks and pedestrian crossings on roads, where they are accessible.
  1. Participants must follow all instructions given by officials at registration, checkpoints, road crossings and all other locations.
  1. All competitors who withdraw are obliged to inform the organizer by sending an SMS (the number of the organizer is on the BIB number) with their competition number, name and surname.
  1. Minors are not allowed to take part in SKY and EXTREME races.
  1. Minors over the age of 14 are allowed to participate in the VERTICAL race, only accompanied by an older adult and with a signed form obtained at the registration.
  1. Only those who have the prescribed requirement of 420 ITRA points on a track of length S or greater may take part in the EXTREME race. If a competitor has not participated in competitions that are scored according to ITRA, the organizer has the right to assess whether the competitor has the right to participate or not.
  1. Each category has its own start time. If participants do not start on time, they are directly disqualified from the race.
  1. The organizer has the right to change the prescribed schedule of the race.
  1. In certain cases, the organizer has the right to change the course for safety reasons.
  1. In case of postponement or cancellation of the race due to force majeure, the organizer is not obliged to refund the entry fee to participants, unless the organizer decides to regulate this item differently, but it must be officially published on the website and social networks before registration.
  1. If the competitor cancels the arrival, the entry fee is refunded in the amount of 50% if the arrival is canceled at least 2 months before the start of the race. If the arrival is canceled less than 2 months before the start of the race, there is no refund of the entry fee.
  1. Throwing garbage on the track or anywhere else where it is not provided for is immediate disqualification.
  1. Complaints can be submitted exclusively in electronic form to the e-mail absolutebiokovo@gmail.com within 48 hours from the end of the race. The organizer is obliged to respond to the complaint within 48 hours of receiving it.
  1. Competitors will be disqualified for non-compliance with these rules.
  1. The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service is on duty for emergencies.

STARTING FEES AND MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

VERTICAL CHALLENGE

Start fee:
Early check-in: 150 kn (20 €), until 01.02.
Late check-in 190 kn (25 €), after 01.02.
Group registration: 20% discount on the above prices (min 10 people)

Payment details:
TTK Strka, Marka Marulića 17,21209 Mravince
IBAN HR6324070001100517560
Description: Name and surname, ABC vertical
Payments through the account should be made no later than May 10th (Wednesday). after that date, payments are only possible on the day of the race at registration.

Mandatory equipment:
– mobile phone (with charged battery),
– water tank (bottle, flask) with a min. capacity of 0.5 l.

SKY CHALLENGE

Start fee:
Early check-in: 225 kn (30 €), until 01.02.
Late check-in: 300 kn (40 €), after 13.03.
Group registration: 20% discount on the above prices (min. 10 people for group registration)

Payment details:
TTK Strka, Marka Marulića 17, 21209 Mravince
Account number: HR6324070001100517560
Payment description: Name and surname, ABC Sky
Payments through the account should be made no later than May 10th (Wednesday). after that date, payments are only possible on the day of the race at registration.

Mandatory equipment:

– mobile phone (with charged battery)
– water tank (bottle, flask) with a min. capacity of 1l,
– space blanket
– First aid
– whistle

EXTREME CHALLENGE

Start fee:
Early check in: 300 kn (40 €), until 01.02.
Late check-in: 375 kn (50 €), after 01.02.
Group registration (min. 10 people in one transaction): 20% lower on the above entry fees.

Payment details:
TTK Strka, Marka Marulića 17,21209 Mravince
IBAN HR6324070001100517560
Description: Name and surname, ABC extreme
Payments through the account should be made no later than May 10th (Wednesday). after that date, payments are only possible on the day of the race at registration.

Mandatory equipment:
– mobile phone (with charged battery)
– water tank (bottle, flask) with a min. capacity of 1 l
– space blanket
– First aid
– whistle
– headlamp and spare batteries
– GPS device (GPS watch, mobile phone or something else) with uploaded GPX track

Note: there will be no single use plastic cups on the refreshment stations, so bring your own cup.