The last pre race info

Dear <<First Name>>,
we hope that you're sound and ready for the race which will start in twelve days!

In order to be fully prepared for the race, in this newsletter you will find all neccessary info regarding pre race formalities as well as some very useful in-race info.

So, here we go!

BIB and start pack distribution

WHERE?
Click on the map: [click me]
We are not situated at the waterfront in Umag any more. This year, you will find us at the elementary school "Marija i Lina" sports hall, our happy crew is waiting for you there.

WHEN?
HQ working hours are as follows:
Thursday 6th: 4PM - 8PM
Friday 7th: 9AM - 1PM* | 3PM - 8PM *only for RED and BLUE
Saturday 8th: 6AM - 10AM

BIB AND START PACK
You MUST come in Umag to pick your BIB and start pack personally and you MUST bring mandatory equipment with you in order to be checked. Of course you must bring an ID document with photo and signed disclaimer. Disclaimer can be downloaded right here [click me].

Mandatory equipment list:

mobile phone
personal beaker (min 15cl)
basic first aid kit (minimum two sterile gauze, two bandages, adhesive plasters)
head torch with spare batteries (only RED, BLUE and GREEN)
survival blanket
hooded jacket
long trousers or leggings (only RED and BLUE)

If you don't have some of it, you can probably find some at the EXPO.

Upon mandatory list check, you will receive BIB, big and small bag along with the stickers with your BIB number. Besides that, you will be given a small plastic bag for your garbage during the race. Let's keep our nature clean!

The big sticker should be on the big bag* (which you will deposit at the race HQ and it will wait for you at the middle of the race - in Aid station Buzet) and the small sticker should be on the small bag** (which you will deposit at the start of each race and it will wait for you at the finish).
* only RED and BLUE
** all courses

COMPETITOR'S GIFT
Each competitor* will receive a gift from our faithfull partner Salomon. We are talking about Salomon technical T-shirt.
* if you had payed until the end of registrations (March 1st 2017)

If you had payed the start fee before December 31st 2016, then you will also get, depending on your chosen course:

YELLOW: Compressport Armforce
GREEN: Compressport Headtube
BLUE: Compressport Visor Ultralight
RED: Compressport Training shirt

Every piece of equipment is race customized and a part of a limited series!

LIVE TIMING

There will be 12 aid stations with live timing feature. That means that each of you will be scanned by our volunteers with an handheld device. Please, keep your BIB visible at all times on the front size (BIB can be worn at the chest, on the tights, on the belt, it really doesn't matter where, as long it can be seen at all times). Also, please don't fold your BIB, each is equipped with a timing chip which could be destroyed upon bending.

Live timing will be available at www.stotinka.hr and there you will be able to follow any competitor during the race.

Direct live timing links:
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
RED

COURSE MARKINGS

The courses are marked with more than 7.000 pink reflective flags and yellow way signs with the arrow in the non-urban areas. However, in the urban areas, you will find markings in form of sprayed arrows (mostly orange but also yellow) on the pavement along with the red-and-white stripes. Please, don't remove the flags or any other markings at the course!

VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS

We are well aware that we are not all the same. Therefore, at the aid station we will offer vegan friendly food as well as gluten-free products for competitors which are suffering from gluten intolerance. Vegan food could be eaten by anybody but gluten-free products should be exclusively for runners in need. So, if you are a gluten intolerant, please ask at the aid stations for the gluten-free products.

One of the best advice that we can give you is very simple: download and read our official Race guide.

It will answer most of your eventual questions and it is a thorough guide through the race and the Istrian region.

And, don't forget: you came her not only to run, but to enjoy! So please don't miss our cuisine, wine and olive oil. You will be amazed! :)

RED course | GPX log

BLUE course | GPX log

GREEN course | GPX log

YELLOW course | GPX log

AT THE END - MEDAL FOR EACH FINISHER

Yes, you will get your medal. The only thing you have to do is to finish :)

RED course | start list

BLUE course | start list

GREEN course | start list

YELLOW course | start list

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. is there a transport to the start line?
Yes, we will organize free transport for each of the runners from Umag to each start. Please consult the Race guide for the the bus depart schedule

2. can I be accompanied with the entourage/mule along the course?
No, this is strictly forbidden. The only help from your support can be given exclusively at the aid stations.

3. do I need medical certificate to compete?
No. You will sign the disclaimer, we believe that you are healthy and sound. After all, it's your health that we are talking about. Take care of yourselves.

4. can I pick my BIB and start pack at the start locations?
No. You will have to pick it in Umag exclusively, please don't forget to bring your identification document (ID or passport)

5. can I use the sport hall premises to sleep after the race?
No, you can't use the sport hall or it's surroundings to sleep. If you need accommodation, please contact our booking coordinator at booking@istria100.com.

PREVENTIVE AND RESEARCH ACTIONS CONCERNING HEALTH POLICY

The organisation decided to set up preventive and research actions concerning health policy during the 100 Miles of Istria. These voluntary actions have neither the vocation nor the competence to be substitutes for national and international regulations concerning anti- doping, but aim to strengthen the medical supervision that the organisation wishes for. They are managed jointly by the ITRA (International Trail Running Association), the Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT) and the association Athletes For Transparency (AFT). These voluntary actions are led by a Medical Commission consisting of doctors who can take advice from the experts of their choice and are, in particular, asked to give consultative advice to the race jury on the medical state of participants.

Each runner is free to:

Declare the following information to the medical commission :

any medical history and/or pathology in particular those which may increase risk during the sport
the regular use of treatments and medicines during the 15 days prior to the start of the race
all requests for or use of medicines subject to a Therapeutic Usage Exemption (TUE).

The declaration of this information to the medical commission must be made through each runner’s ITRA health page which each runner can create free of charge on the ITRA website: www.itra.run (To open an account is free of charge and is necessary in order to access the health page).

The medical information declared on the pages is accessible only to the Medical Commission and the organisation’s own medical team.

Accept to submit any urine, and/or blood, and/or capillary, and/or saliva samples and the associated analyses requested by the Organisation’s Medical Commission, on the understanding that the costs for the sampling and analyses are covered, directly, by the Organisation.
To accept to answer any request that the Medical commission may make based on information that they have collected, in order to discuss their ability or not to participate in the race for which they are registered . As a result of the meeting, the Medical Counsel may suggest that the race Jury exclude the runner from the race.
Accept the use of data concerning the results of research, while knowing that the data used will be strictly anonymous. According to the data protection act, the runner will have a right of access, rectification and opposition to the data concerning them. The Organisation’s Medical Commission will be the entity through whom the runner can exercise this right.

Welcome to the land of history, beauty and vitality!
www.istra.hr

We are looking forward seeing you!
100 miles of Istria TEAM