SWIMRUN POLAND SOLINA

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1 SWIMRUN POLAND SOLINA

2 We invite you to the Poland's wildest mountain range - Bieszczady Mountains and one of the most breathtaking lakes in Poland - Solina Lake. The Kindom of bears, wolves and birds of pray. One of the least-populated areas in Europe. Fot. source: Sebastian Okołotowicz and

3 About race Date: Place: (Saturday) Poland, Bieszczady Mountains, City Polańczyk Distance: Distance: ULTRA - 45,6 km (40,2 km running + 5,4 km swimming (13 swim sections) ÖTILLÖ MERIT RACE MARATHON - 24,4 km (21 km running + 3,4 km swimming (10 swim sections) SPRINT - 11 km (9,5 km running + 1,5 km swimming (4 swim sections)

4 How to get to the event place? Event takes place at the following distance from the airports: Rzeszów 2 hours by car Cracow 3 hours by car Katowice 4 hours by car Warsaw 6 hours by car The best way to get to the start is renting a car. You can do it at every airport. It is also possible to go by bus. If you decide to choose this kind of transport please contact us. We try to help you to find the best way to Polańczyk.

5 Rules 1. Main rules 2. Schedule 3. The Course 4. Main swimrun rules 5. Equipment 6. Safety 7. Disqualifications 8. Timing and cut offs 9. Rules of entry 10. Starter pack 11. Start fee 12. Classifications 13. General rules

6 1. Main rules Date: Place (start & finish): Polańczyk (localization on google maps Distance: ULTRA - 45,6 km (40,2 km running + 5,4 km swimming (13 swim sections) ÖTILLÖ RACE MERIT MARATHON - 24,4 km (21 km running + 3,4 km swimming (10 swim sections) SPRINT - 11 km (9,5 km running + 1,5 km swimming (4 swim sections) Limit of participants participants ( 275 Teams) for all distances. The news are available at:

7 2. Schedule Friday, september 13 th 17:00 19:00 Registration and Race bib distribution 19:30 20:30 Mandatory Race briefing 20:30 21:00 Registration and Race bib distribution Saturday, september 14 th 06:30 Start of Swimrun Poland Solina ULTRA 10:00 Start of Swimun Poland Solina MARATHON 14:00 Start of Swimun Poland Solina SPRINT 11:15 16:30 Celebration at finish line 16:00 Prize giving 19:00 Race Banquet (degustation of Polish beers and other attractions) Sunday, september 15 th 10:00 11:00 Breakfast and first foto presentation

8 3. The Course 3.1 SWIMRUN POLAND ULTRA SWIMRUN POLAND MARATHON SWIMRUN POLAND SPRINT The participants must follow the marked course. 3.5 There will be several energy stations with water and food throughout the course. 3.6 There will be medical staff and equipment on boats and on land. Please report them all problems.

9 4. Main swimrun rules 4.1 You have to race in a team consisting of two people that are at least 18 years old and able to swim. It is possible to create MEN, WOMEN and MIX TEAM 4.2 All teams are obliged to carry all their equipment from start to finish 5. Equipment 5.1 Mandatory Equipment Swimsuit designed for the conditions of the competition Whistles, 1 per person Race bibs must be worn visible all the time during the race (from the organizer) Timing chip (lost or not returned will be charged 100 złotych) given by the organizer Swim caps, must be worn visible during all swims (from the organizer)

10 5.2 Recomended Equipment Tether Water bladder 5.3 Equipment that is not allowed Floatation help that is bigger than 100 cm x 60 cm No wetsuits can be modified with paint or color that washes off in the water Swim fins are not allowed if the fin is longer than 15 cm. Measurement is from toe to the end of the fin. 5.4 Equipment check before the race Before the race there will be a mandatory gear check.

11 6. Safety 6.1 Participants start in the race at their own risk and cannot hold the organization responsible for any accident during the race. 6.2 Each swim section is secured by water ambulance. 6.3 Each team member needs to have a valid insurance for competing in Swimrun. It can be insurance for OTILLO events. 6.4 The teams are obliged at their best ability to help another team that have been injured or being sick. 6.5 The two members of each team has to stay together at all time and cannot be more than 10 meters apart. 6.6 Rate well your well-being and if there is something wrong make a responsible decision and abandon the race. In that case report it as soon as possible to the organization. 6.7 The race organization can refuse a team to continue if they judge not capable due to fatigue or being in such physical condition that continuing racing would be to take unnecessary risk.

12 7. Disqualifications 7.1 The participants that do not follow the marked course will be disqualified. 7.2 If a team fails to bring all their equipment to the finish line, it will be disqualified. 7.3 The participant are not allowed to throw trash in the nature. If a team is doing so they will be disqualified. 7.4 Supporting from other people beyond the service is not allowed. 8. Timing and cut offs 8.1 Time measurement will be based on the reading of neoprene chips attached around the ankle. Failure to return the chip may result in a fine of 100 zlotys. 8.2 Time measurement will be run at start, finish and several intermediate points. 8.3 Each TEAM is obliged to cross each time point together. 8.4 Time limits for individual points will be given at check-in.

13 9. Rules of entry 9.1 The SWIMRUN POLAND SOLINA is open for people who are 18 years of age and have the ability to swim in open water. 9.2 In case of ULTRA start - completion of any swimming or triathlon event with minimum swimming distance of 1 km. If a swimmer can swim but does not participate in the competitions at the required distance, he or she can prove the ability to swim, for example, a video recorded at the pool where he or she meets the required distance. Organizers will randomly verify the players. MARATHON participants must have the same ability to swim at a distance of 700 meters in the form of results from the competition or film. SPRINT riders must be able to swim at 400 m in the form of race or film scores. 9.3 Entry and payment of the buy-in is final there is no possibility to return the buy-in.

14 9.4 There is a possibility until to exchange one TEAM member free of charge. After that time the replacement of the player is paid 50 PLN due to the advanced stage of the organization of the competition. The new participant must meet all the requirements set out in the rules. WARNING! After it is possible to change only the same-sex competitors! 9.5 Both Team members fill in the enrollment form individually and the system joins the team in pairs following the unnamed Team name. The second person can choose from the drop down list so as not to make any typos, then you can check the correct link under this link: 9.6 The records are available at: soon

15 10. Starter pack 10.1 Race bibs (to be returned at the finish line) 10.2 Timing Chip (to be returned at the finish line) 10.3 Medal for all finishers 10.4 T-SHIRT for finishers 10.4 Bon for regenerative meal 10.5 Bon for swimrun party (Saturday evening)

16 11. Start fee 11.1 SWIMRUN POLAND SOLINA ULTRA ÖTILLÖ MERIT RACE To 20 december 215 euro/ per TEAM To 30 april 230 euro/ per TEAM To 20 august 245 euro/ per TEAM 11.2 SWIMRUN POLAND SOLINA MARATHON To 01 february 140 euro/ per TEAM To 30 april 155 euro/ per TEAM To 20 august 170 euro/ per TEAM 11.2 SWIMRUN POLAND SOLINA SPRINT To 15 february 90 euro/ per TEAM To 30 april 105 euro/ per TEAM To 20 august 120 euro/ per TEAM

17 Entry Fee must be sent by international bank transfer: Sport Event Group Grabanów 41a Biała Podlaska Title: Team name, SWIMRUN POLAND Account number: IBAN: PL SWIFT/BIC: IEEAPLPA

18 12. Classifications MARATHON OPEN TEAM MEN MARATHON OPEN TEAM WOMEN MARATHON OPEN TEAM MIXED SPRINT OPEN TEAM MEN SPRINT OPEN TEAM WOMEN SPRINT OPEN TEAM MIXED FIRST STEP OPEN TEAM MEN FIRST STEP OPEN TEAM WOMEN FIRST STEP OPEN TEAM MIXED Age classification will not be conducted - competitors may join the Teas regardless of age.

19 13. General rules 14.1 It is possible to change the course even in the race day. Participants will be informed about that It is not allowed to start under the influence of alcohol or drugs Organisers recommend carrying out medical examinations before start Participants are financially responsible for any damage on the competition area that would be caused by them Organisers can make changes to the rules and make final interpretation of the rules Participants agree to use all photos and films with their image.

20 Join us! Records are ongoing! Swimrun Poland Powered by: Organisers on finish line ÖTILLÖ Utö 2017

California SwimRun Rules

California SwimRun Rules (based on ÖTILLÖ International Standard Swimrun Rules) 1. Organization 1.1 RACE ORGANISATION California SwimRun 1220 Rosecrans Street #210, San Diego, CA 92106 Email: sean@californiaswimrun.com