Uttarkashi 220 2020 (update Awaited) - 1 Edition

Uttarkashi 220 2020 (Update Awaited)

RUNNING ALONG THE RIVER GANGES, SLEEPY VILLAGES AND MIST LADEN HILLS OPENING UP TO LUSH GREEN MEADOWS AND DUSTY TRAILS.

INTRODUCING THE FIRST EDITION OF 200 MILES+ (338Kms) category in 2020

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

REGISTRATION DATES: OCTOBER 1, 2019 - AUGUST 1, 2020

RACE DATES: Sept 4-6, 2020

RACE START TIME: Sept 4, 2020

6AM FOR 200 Miles+ (338Kms) / 220kms / 160Kms

12pm for 100, 75 and 50kms

RACE BRIEFING: SEPT 3, 2020, 5PM (VENUE TO BE ANNOUNCED)

DISTANCES:

200 Miles+ (338Kms) - 78 Hrs

220kms - 48 Hrs

160Kms - 32 Hrs

100Kms - 18 Hrs

75Kms - 14 Hrs

50Kms - 9 Hrs

FORMAT:

SINGLE STAGE

Fully Crew supported. Night time mandatory follow will be in place. Crew can leave the runner for short periods of time during the day to replenish stock or run other errands.

FEE:

Till May 17, 2020

200 Miles+ (338Kms): $278/Rs.20000

220KMS: $208/Rs.15000

160KMS: $167/Rs.12000

100KMS: $111/Rs.8000

75KMS: $97/Rs.7000

50KMS: $69/Rs.5000

Race tee: $13/Rs.950

Desert Cap: $7/Rs.525

From May 18, 2020

200 Miles+ (338Kms): $333/Rs.24000

220KMS: $250/Rs.18,000

160KMS: $208/Rs.15,000

100KMS: $139/Rs.10,000

75KMS: $125/Rs.9000

50KMS: $97/Rs.7000

Race tee: $13/Rs.950

Desert Cap: $7/Rs.525

FEE INCLUDES:

Race Medal

Digital certificate.

Medical support.

Race marshals

Fee does not include:

Stay at Rishikesh or Uttarkashi

Crew vehicle

Crew

Food and nutrition during the race.

RACE CATEGORIES:

Age as on the event date will apply. (there must be at least 4 runners for separate male and female categories)

Men: 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61 and above

Women: 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61 and above

RACE BOOK AND LOG:

Your race book will contain course directions, emergency information and your race logs. Ensure you do not lose the book, which will attract time and disqualification penalties.

WEATHER, TERRAIN:

Temperatures: Dip to single digits at night. Day time sun beats down mercilessly at this altitude causing dehydration, sun burn and dizzy spells.

Rains are on their way out at this time of the year in the Uttarakhand region, but be prepared for slight drizzle and wet weather. Weather will be cool but not unbearably cold, with temperatures staying in high teens to low twenties (Centigrade).

Villages are far and few on the route.

Terrain: Broken path, dusty sections, mist laden hills

TRAVEL, VISAS, SAFETY:

Walkie-talkies and satellite phones: Runners and those without permit are not allowed to carry and use walkie-talkies or satellite phones. You are not allowed to bring them in to the country without prior permits.

Inform your embassy where you are traveling to and why. Provide us with your embassy’s contact information in the registration form for communication in an emergency.

Foreign nationals will require a visa to come to India, which is the sole responsibility of the participant to procure one well within the event start date. Foreign nationals will also require an inner-line permit, which can be procured upon arrival at Reckong Peo.

Runners and their crew can travel to Rishikesh via Delhi by road or train (Haridwar station) or fly to Dehradun and complete rest of the travel by road.

STAY OPTIONS: (These are for your guidance. Please inquire and make stay arrangements that suit your needs)

For 220Kms and 160Kms: Race starts at Nataraj Chowk, Rishikesh, the roundabout on the way to Uttarkashi. It is close to the Rishikesh city center, and any hotel that is close to this location will be a good choice.

Those participating in 160Kms and 100kms race, it will be practical to stay in Dehradun as these two category races will begin from Dehradrun.

RUNNER RESOURCES:

Training for any race, with specific focus on peaking for the race, or incorporating a race of your choice in to your training schedule is a must to ensure an enjoyable, injury-free, and a good performance oriented race.