2019 Race Guide-2 PDF
2019 Race Guide-2 PDF
2019 Race Guide-2 PDF
RACE GUIDE
2019
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.
AND MORE!
V1
MARCH 26TH 2019
2 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
GENERAL TECHNICAL
SECTION SECTION
ITRA VISIT
SECTION ISTRIA!
Company Sport Box along with the which is located 30 minutes from
sport club SRK Alba and their part- the border with Slovenia and has a
ners, organize from 11 to 14 April wide range of hotel accommodation
2019 the 7th edition of 100 Miles nearby.
of Istria, ultra trail race across the
Istrian peninsula. The BLUE course is this year very
important beacuse this course will
ALEN PALISKA
As the director of the event, it is a be the 3rd Croatian national trail
Race director
great pleasure to welcome all who championship.
wish to participate in this trail run-
WEL-
ning event. In the previous edition, But we have even more! A super
1.652 athletes from 52 different cute 1 Mile race for the kids :). Com-
countries participated, which made pletely free!
us very happy and proud!
We strongly believe that this event
COME
It is for us, without a doubt, a huge will have all the brilliance expected
honor to organize this event on and be an extra motive to all who
the Istrian peninsula that, beyond are here to stay a while longer or,
it’s recognized touristic attributes, perhaps, to return one day.
offers excellent conditions for prac-
ticing this sport. While in Istria, don’t miss out on our
IN IS-
exquisite local cuisine! It offers you
The trail routes will lead you to a wide range of delicious food based
the heart of the Istrian peninsula, on the Mediterranean cuisine, as
through some pretty old medieval well as top notch wines, and what
towns, you will feel like running in is more, Istria has been ranked as
the medieval era! By the way, the the best olive-growing region in the
TRIA
longest route will also take you to world.
the smallest town in the world -
Hum. We wish you a splendid and unfor-
gettable stay in our beautiful region,
Besides the elite longest course a successful race and let the best
(RED - 168 km) we offer another win!
BY RD
three courses which start in Lovran
(BLUE - 110 km), Buzet (GREEN - 67 Welcome to the 7th edition of 100
km) and Motovun (YELLOW - 41 km). Miles of Istria!
All courses finish on the western
part of the peninsula, in Umag,
RACE GUIDE 5
ULTRA
TRAIL
WORLD
TOUR DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT IT
TAKES TO RUN WITH THE BEST?
AN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT WITH Asia, Europe, Oceania… providing opportu- champion, male and female. Top 5 male and
SHARED VALUES nities to enhance their sporting culture, female runners are rewarded in the annual
create new friendships, and to feed on ranking.
The races in the Ultra-Trail® World Tour, emotions in order, one day perhaps, to be a
in their specific natures, illustrate all the “finisher” in all the events! WORLD RANKINGS TO KNOW AT ALL
diversity of trail: steep paths of the Alps, TIMES THE BEST RUNNERS ENGAGED
California trails, hills and beaches of Hong HOW WERE THE RACES ON THE ULTRA-TRAIL® WORLD TOUR
Kong... SELECTED?
The Ultra-Trail® World Tour takes into ac-
The races’ many different formats pres- • Trail running races of at least 100km count the 5 best results of the last 3 years
ent participants with a real adaptation • Emblematic venues to update every week the UTWT World
challenge. • Popular races (around 500 runners Rankings. It encourages regularity and
minimum) commitment in our series of races.
Between La Sportiva® Lavaredo Ul- • International events
tra-Trail® and the Tarawera 100km Ultra- • Minimum 2 realized editions. A RUNNERS’ FAMILY
marathon, between the Ultra-Trail® Mt. Fuji
and Transgrancanaria HG, participants need ANNUAL RANKINGS FOR THE AWARD The Ultra-Trail® World Tour is not only a
very different qualities to win, or simply to OF THE TITLE OF CHAMPION OF THE club of amazing races, it is also a family of
become a finisher. ULTRA-TRAIL® WORLD TOUR runners.
While being fundamentally different, the The Ultra-Trail® World Tour proposes Participation in one of these circuit races
Ultra-Trail® World Tour races have com- an international competitive circuit. Any will automatically imply integration in the
mon values, which they are proud to share “Finisher”, according to her/his performance, rankings for the Ultra-Trail® World Tour of
and to promote. Ethics, equality in sports, earns points. the given year.
self-respect, respect for others, for the
environment… For the annual ranking, the Ultra-Trail® The runners who have finished at least 2
World Tour takes into account the 2 best different races of the series also integrate
Taking part to the Ultra-Trail® World Tour is results of the year, without distinction of the very special finishers club.
the opportunity, throughout the years, to race category.
discover cultural and sporting differences. At the end of the year, after the last race,
Every continent is included: Africa, America, the titles of “Ultra-Trail® World Tour”
2018
WINNERS
PAU CAPELL
The North Face
2018 results
Transgrancanaria winner
UTMF 2nd place
Lavaredo ultra trail 2nd place
Eiger ultra trail winner
UTMB CCC 3rd place
Tenerife Bluetrail winner
MIAO YAO
2018 results
Vibram Hong Kong winner
Lavaredo ultra trail 2nd place
UTMB CCC winner
10 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
this 2019
run the world
1 Vibram® Hong Kong 100 January, 19th China 16 UTMB® Aug, 30st France / Italy / Switzerland
2 Tarawera Ultramarathon February, 6-9th New Zealand 17 Harricana Ultra-Trail® September, 6-8th Canada
3 Transgrancanaria HG February, 20-24th Spain 18 Salomon® Cappadocia Ultra-Trail® October, 19th Turkey
4 100 Miles of Istria April, 12-14th Croatia 19 Javelina Jundred October 26-27th United States
5 Patagonia Run April, 13th Argentina 20 Ultra-Trail Cape Town® Nov, 30th Dec,1st South Africa
6 Penyagolosa Trails HG April, 13th Spain
7 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail® April, 27th Portugal DISCOVERY RACES
8 Ultra-Trail® Mount Fuji April, 26-28th Japan 1 Azores Trail Run May 24-26th Portugal
9 Ultra-Trail Australia May, 16-19th Australia 2 Salomon Utra-Trail Hungary June 8-9th Hungary
10 mozart100® June, 15th Austria 3 Nuts Ylläs Pallas July 12-13th Finland
11 La Sportiva® Lavaredo Ultra Trail June 27-29th Italia 4 TMBT September 14-15th Malaysia
12 The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run June, 29rd United States 5 Ultra-Trail® Lemkowyna October 13th Poland
13 Eiger Ultra-Trail® July, 19-21th Switzerland 6 Ultra-Trail® Ninghai October 19th China
14 TDS® August, 28th Italy / France 7 Trans Jeu October 20th South Korea
15 CCC® Aug, 30st Italy / Switzerland / France 8 Ultra Tour Siguniang November 2nd China
WWW.ULTRATRAIL-WORLDTOUR.COM
12 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
COUNTRIES AT
THE RACE
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BELGIUM
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BOSNIA AND
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BUL
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RACE
PARTNERS
SHOPS
www.ideja-hr.com www.sportbox.hr
20 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
RACE ORGANIZERS
RACE RULES
The company Sport Box d.o.o., in collaboration with the These races are open to anyone, man or women, born in
club SRK Alba are organizing the seventh edition of 100 1999 or before (categories hopefuls to veterans), club
Miles of Istria ultra-trail race, a partial self-sufficiency member or not.
mountain trail running race in a low-mountain environ-
ment. The participants born between 1999 and 2001 may only
participate in presenting a parental consent, and they
may only apply to the following races: YELLOW or GREEN.
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
Each runner declares their knowledge of and accepts the
The 100 Miles of Istria Ultratrail race is a running race
present regulations and agrees to accept them without
that takes place along paths in Istria with five different
reserve and to promote the event’s ethical charter availa-
courses:
ble at www.istria100.com
4
on Friday, April 12th from Labin. Maximum time: 46 SEMI AUTONOMY
hours. Each finisher will be awarded 6 ITRA/UTMB
qualification points and with WSER qualification The individual principle of racing in semi-autonomy is the
• BLUE: 110 km of Istria Ultra Trail: The race starts rule.
on Friday, April 12th from Lovran. Maximum time: 30
hours. Each finisher will be awarded 5 ITRA/UTMB Semi-autonomy is defined as having the capacity to be
qualification points autonomous between two refreshment points, not only
• GREEN: 67 km of Istria Trail: The race starts on Sat- on the food front but also that of clothing and security,
urday, April 13th from Buzet. Maximum time: 15 being able to adapt oneself in particular to problems en-
hours. Each finisher will be awarded 3 ITRA/UTMB countered or envisaged (bad weather, physical problems,
qualification point injuries…).
• YELLOW: 41 km of Istria Trail: The race starts on
Saturday, April 13th from Motovun. Maximum time: This principle is implicated in the following rules:
8 hours. Each finisher will be awarded 2 ITRA/UTMB
qualification points • Each runner must have all of his/hers obligatory
• Kids race. The race starts on Sunday, April 14th in equipment with him/her at all times during the race.
Umag. He/She carries this equipment in a pack presented at
the race-bib distribution and it must not be changed
during the course. At any time during the race, the
3 PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
marshals can verify the bag and its contents. The
runner is obliged to accept these controls in a friend-
To be completely aware of the length and the specificity
ly manner, at the risk of exclusion from the race.
of the event and to be perfectly prepared for it.
• Refreshment points have been supplied with food
and beverages to consume on the spot. Only plain
To have acquired, prior to the race, a real capacity for
water (excluding other drinks) is destined for water
self-sufficiency in the mountains which permits the man-
bottle or bag replenishment. Each runner must make
agement of problems induced by this type of course, and
sure to have, upon leaving each refreshment point,
notably:
the quantity of water and food necessary for them
to reach the next refreshment point.
• To know how to face, without outside help, wheahter
• Personal assistance is only tolerated at some aid
conditions which can become very difficult due to
stations (Plomin luka, Poklon, Buzet, Butoniga and
the microclimate conditions (night, wind, cold, fog,
Oprtalj), in the zone specifically reserved for this
rain or snow)
purpose and with the agreement of the head of the
• To know how to manage, even if one finds oneself
post. This assistance can only be assured by one sin-
isolated, physical or mental problems arising from
gle person carrying one bag of a maximum 30 liters
high fatigue, digestive problems, muscular or joint
volume. The remainder of the refreshment point is
pain, minor ailments…
strictly reserved for the runners.
• To be fully aware, that it is not the role of the organ-
• It is forbidden, to be accompanied or agree to be
ization to help a runner to overcome these problems
accompanied during all or any part of the race by a
and that for such an activity in nature, security de-
person not enrolled, outside the tolerance zones in-
pends upon the capacity of the runner to adapt to
dicated close to the refreshment posts.
RACE GUIDE 25
6 MAXIMUM NUMBERS OF RUNNERS in mind that the registration is considered finished only
upon successful payment.
• RED
100 miles of Istria Ultra Trail: 600
• BLUE
110 km of Istria Ultra Trail: 600 10 REGISTRATION FEES
7 RESERVED PLACES Keep in mind that the registration is finished only upon
payment.
A number of delimited places are reserved for: our part-
ners, the international elite (based on the ITRA’s perfor-
mance index), 2018 winners and certain journalists (who
are reporting from within the race), as well as certain vol- 11 PAYMENT PROCEDURES
unteers who are very active. Registration fees can be paid by bank transfer.
RED BLUE / GREEN YELLOW The registration fees include the following:
MEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN
FREE REGIS- • a race bib
>870 >770 >820 >720 • assistance and refreshments along the race route
TRATION
• race pack
GUARAN-
TEED REG- • a food voucher on arrival
ISTRATION >770 >670 >720 >620 • a start pack gift
BUT FEE TO • a finisher’s medal
BE PAID
The registration for any of these races is firm and final
Runners who correspond to the criteria can benefit from and it is not possible to change races unless being com-
the registration conditions. municated with the organizer.
13 CANCELLATION OF AN ENROLMENT registration for the current year at the same time making
a request to participate in a future race.
Any cancellation of registration must be made by email
at [email protected]. No cancellations are Any request for postponement must reach us, accompa-
accepted by telephone or fax. nied by a complete medical report (detailed medical report
and x-ray results confirming the diagnosis) by April 23rd,
In the case of cancellation for a cause described in the 2019 at the latest. Any incomplete report will be rejected.
paragraph above, the competitor can, if they have sub-
scribed to it at the time of their enrolment, make his guar- Requests will be processed by May 15th, 2019 at the lat-
antee of enrolment cancellation function by sending us est. The only medical council will judge the case and their
with his letter of withdrawal the necessary document decision is final.
(see above paragraph).
• I agree to scrupulously respect and promote the eth- Jacket, with a hood,
ic capable of with-
• I agree to be aware of any medical condition which standing the bad
could concern me and, consequently relieve the mountain weather
and made with a
organization of any responsibility for any medical waterproof (rec-
problem which may arise during the event due to any ommended: 10
O O O TBA
negligence on my part 000 Schmerber)
and breathable
(RET recommend-
ed less than 13)
16 EQUIPMENT membrane
long running trou-
In order to participate in these events, a set of obligatory
sers or leggings or
equipment is required. However, it is important to note it a combination of
is the minimum necessary and that each trail-runner must leggings and long O O R R
adapt it according to their needs. It is important, in par- socks which cover
the legs complete-
ticular, not to choose clothing that is the lightest possible
ly
weight in order to gain a few grams but to choose items
Additional warm
which will give real protection against the cold, windy or midlayer top: One
snowy mountain weather, therefore giving a good level of single midlayer
security and performance. long sleeve top for
warmth (cotton ex-
cluded)
Obligatory material : OR a two piece SR SR R R
clothing combi-
EQUIPMENT RED BLUE GREEN YELLOW nation of a long
sleeve baselay-
mobile phone (save er/midlayer for
in the contacts warmth (cotton
the security excluded)
numbers of the cap or bandana R R R R
organisation, keep
it switched on, O O O O warm hat R R R R
do not hide one’s warm and water-
proof gloves
R R R R
number and do
not forget to set waterproof
off with recharged over-trousers
R R R R
batteries)
personal beaker LEGEND:
15cl. minimum O – obligatory equipment
(water-bottles or O O O O R – recommended equipment
flasks with lids are
not acceptable) SR – strongly recommended equipment
TBA - to be announced
stock of water min-
imum 1 litre
O O O O
* – the jacket must, imperatively, have an integral hood or
torch in good work-
ing condition with one which is attachable by a system made for that effect
replacement bat-
O O O - by the manufacturer.
teries
survival blanket • all seams must be taped/sealed.
1.40m x 2m mini- O O O O • the jacket must not have sections composed of fab-
mum ric which is not waterproof, but the air vents (under
whistle O O O O the arm, across the back), which do not appear to
food reserve O O O O affect the waterproof-ness of the garment are ac-
cepted.
basic first-aid kit
(2 gauze pads
10x10cm mini- It is the runner’s responsibility, according to these criteria,
mum, 1 gauze roll- O O O O whether their jacket fits the regulations and therefore
er bandage, a box bad weather in the mountains, but, when controlled, the
of adhesive band-
ages judgement will be made by the person responsible for the
control or the race steward.
28 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
* The windproof jacket does not replace the mandatory 18 SPARES BAGS
waterproof jacket with hood RED & BLUE : each competitor receives with his/her race
bib, two plastic bags.
Required by the police :
The big one: for the aid station Buzet. Having filled it with
• ID card the stuff of their choice and having closed it, they can
deposit it, at the designated place at the race HQ in the
Very strongly recommended : working hours. The bag is transported by the organization
to Aid station Buzet. When reaching Buzet, each runner
• walking poles for security on slippery ground in case reclaims their bag. When they leave the aid station, they
of rain or snow deposit their bag at the area set aside for this purpose.
• a change of warm clothes indispensable in the case The bag is then taken back to Umag.
of cold weather, rain or injury
• the sum of 20 € minimum (in order to cover the un- Small one: for the personal stuff/gear at the start point.
expected….) Having filled it with the stuff competitors doesn’t want to
carry along the course, they can deposit it at the desig-
Advised (list not definitive) : nated places at each race start. The bags are then taken
back to Umag.
• change of clothing, compass, knife, string, sun cream,
Vaseline or anti-chaffing cream, … GREEN & YELLOW: each competitor receives with his/her
race bib, small plastic bags.
All clothing must be the runner’s size and without altera-
tion since leaving the factory. Small one: for the personal stuff/gear at the start point.
Having filled it with the stuff competitors doesn’t want to
If you decide to use poles, you must keep them through- carry along the course, they can deposit it at the desig-
out the whole of the race. It is forbidden to start without nated places at each race start. The bags are then taken
sticks and recover them up along the way. back to Umag.
No poles will be allowed in the spare’s bags. The organization assures the repatriation, to Umag, of
bags belonging to runners who have abandoned, on the
condition that their abandonment has been registered.
17 RACE BIBS The delay of the return of bags is based on the logisti-
cal constraints and the organization cannot guarantee a
Every bib is individually handed to each runner after pres-
complete return of the bags before the end of the race.
entation of :
Only the bags supplied by the organization will be trans-
• an ID card or a passport,
ported. Sticks are not transportable in these bags.
• and a race pack with complete mandatory equipment
The content of the bags is the runner’s responsibility, any
The race bib must be worn on the chest or the stomach
complaint about the contents on arrival is not acceptable.
and must be permanently and fully visible throughout the
It is recommended not to put valuable objects in it.
entire race. It must, therefore, always be positioned over
any clothing and cannot for any reason be fixed onto the
The Organization will definitely NOT send any bag to par-
back or a leg. The name and logo of the sponsors must
ticipants’ home. Bags not collected after this deadline will
neither be modified nor hidden.
be immediately destroyed for reasons of hygiene.
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taken by a race official, the race bib is never withdrawn, RESCUE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
but in the case of retirement, it is deactivated.
First aid posts are positioned at different points through-
out the course. These posts are in radio or telephone liai-
son with Race Control. A medical control team is present
during the entire duration of the event in Umag.
RACE GUIDE 29
The rescue posts are aimed at bringing help to any person 20 CONTROL AND REFRESHMENTS POSTS
in danger with the means particular to the organization Each runner will be supplied with electronic chips fixed to
or registered. their race-bibs. Runners who do not have their chip per-
manently with them will be penalized.
If it appears that a runner is in difficulty or seriously in-
jured to call for assistance : A control is carried out on the arrival of any rescue or re-
freshment post.
• go in person to a first aid point
• telephone the course controller Unexpected control posts are set up in places other than
• ask another runner to alert the first aiders the rescue and refreshment posts. Their position is not
communicated by the organization.
It is essential that each runner helps anybody in danger
and alerts the first aid point. Only the runners carrying a visible and duly controlled
race number have access to the refreshment posts.
Do not forget, that due to the problems related to the en-
vironment and the type of event, one might have to wait The race guide and the relevant pages on the internet
for assistance for longer than anticipated. Your security, give a precise list of the refreshment points.
therefore, depends upon the quality of the materials that
you have in your pack. They will be equipped with drinks + sweet cakes, choc-
olate, bananas, oranges, raisins, prunes, salty biscuits,
A runner calling on a doctor or a rescuer submits himself cheese, sausage, bread.
to their authority and undertakes to accept their deci-
sions. From the moment where the health of a runner ne- Rations without gluten will be available upon request.
cessitates treatment via an intravenous drip, the runner
will be, obligatorily, excluded from the race. Furthermore, a hot dish is offered in Buzet and in Umag at
the end of the race.
The first-aiders and doctors have the right to :
To avoid the wastage of disposable plastic cups during
• exclude from a race (by invalidating the race-bib) all the race, every runner has to equip himself with a tumbler
competitors deemed unfit to continue the event. with a minimum volume of 15cl. Attention, water-bottles,
• to evacuate by any means a runner judged to be in and flasks are not beakers!
danger
• to hospitalize any runners whose state of health ne- Every runner seen throwing down litter along the route
cessitates doing so will be penalized.
The choice of the means of evacuation and of the hospi- Trash cans are provided in large numbers at every refresh-
tal is the decision of the official first-aiders and doctors. ment post and must be used.
control post before the fixed cut-off time (whatever their In case of abandonment before a control point, it is imper-
arrival hour at the control post). ative to return to the previous control point and inform
the post leader of one’s abandonment.
Any competitor excluded from the race and wishing to
continue his race can only do so after returning his race If during this return, the runner meets the end of race
number, at his own responsibility and in complete auton- sweepers, it is them who invalidate the race bib. The run-
omy. ner is then no longer under the organization’s control.
other athletes who decide to drop out, shall be taken to For better night vision, the way markers include a section
the finish line by shuttle bus. For logistical reasons, com- of white reflective material which will be easily visible
petitors who have dropped out may have to wait before with a head torch.
being returned to the finish area. Any participant who
drops out from the race at any point other than the es- ATTENTION: if you can not see any more markers, retrace
tablished checkpoints should make their own way to the your steps!
following aid station/checkpoint and from there will be
transported to Umag by car. With respect for the environment, no paint will be used
on the paths.
In the case of poor weather conditions and/or for reasons
of safety, the organization reserves the right to stop the It is imperative that you follow the paths with the mark-
event underway or to modify the cut-off times. ers without taking shortcuts.
Uniquely for RED and BLUE race: at Buzet, each compet- When you finish, you will receive a finisher’s medal.
itor can benefit from a rest area (with camp beds and
blankets).
Cheating (e.g.: using transport, Immediate disqualifica- In case of cancellation of an event, for whatever reason,
sharing race number,…) tion and for life decided more than 15 days before the date of the start
Depending on the Race of the race, a partial refund of the registration fees will
Lacking an electronic chip be made. The amount of this refund will be fixed so as to
Jury
Not passing through a control Depending on the Race allow the organization to cover all irredeemable expenses
point Jury committed, up to the date of the cancellation. In case of
Refusal to comply with an order a cancellation decided less than 15 days before the de-
from race control, from a race of- parture or in case of interruption of the race, for whatever
Disqualification
ficial, from a head of post, from a the reason, no refund of the registration fee will be made
doctor or from a rescue worker
Departure from a control post af-
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Disqualification
ter the cut-off time INSURANCE
(*) Time penalties are immediately applicable in situ, that’s Civil responsibility:
to say a runner will be required to interrupt their race for
the duration of the penalty. The organizer has taken out civil responsibility insurance
for the duration of the event. This civil responsibility in-
Any other breach of the rules will be the object of a sanc- surance guarantees the financial consequences of its re-
tion decided on by the Race Jury. sponsibility, of that of its officials and of the participants.
Individual accident:
27 COMPLAINTS
Each competitor should have their own accident insur-
All objections must be in writing and lodged with the ance which will cover any costs of search and rescue.
course director, with a caution of 100 (one hundred)
euros (non-returnable if the objection is not valid), within
two hours of the arrival of the runner concerned.
31 RANKINGS AND AWARDS
For the four races, only the runners arriving at Umag are
This is made up of: For each race, a general ranking man and woman and a
ranking for each category man and woman are estab-
• a representative of the runners lished.
• the Sport box d.o.o. director
• the race director RED: the first 5 men and the first 5 women in the general
ranking, as well as the winners from each category, re-
The jury is authorized to give a ruling in the time com- ceive a trophy and a prize
patible within the imperatives of the race on all the ob-
jections lodged during the event. The decisions will be BLUE, GREEN, and YELLOW: the first 3 men and the first
without appeal. 3 women in the general ranking, as well as the winners
from each category, receive a trophy and a prize
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THE RACE
MODIFICATIONS TO THE COURSE OR TO
THE CUT-OFF TIMES; CANCELLATION OF Categories:
The organization reserves the right to modify at any mo- • Seniors Men/Women
ment the route and the positioning of the rescue and re- SEM / SEW 2000-1979
freshment posts, without warning.
• Veterans Men/Women 1
In the case of unfavorable weather conditions (important VM1 / VW1 1978-1959
quantities of rain or snow at altitude, a strong risk of
storms….) the start may only be postponed by maximum • Veterans Men/Women 2
several hours, after that time the race is canceled. VM2 / VW2 1958 and older
32 INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
33 PHOTO COPYRIGHT
Competitors who are sponsored may only have the spon- Every competitor relinquishes their claim to photographic
sor’s logos on their clothing or equipment used during the copyright during the event, and he relinquishes any re-
race. All other publicity accessories (flags, banners) are course against the organizer and against his approved
forbidden at all points of the race including at the finish, partners for the use of his image. Only the organization
at the risk of penalties imposed by the jury. can pass on these rights for the image in any media, via
an accreditation or an adapted license.
34 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
SPORTS HALL
LAYOUT
RACE GUIDE 35
HOURS
SATURDAY APRIL 13TH SUNDAY APRIL 14TH
06:00 - 06:50 | G | Y | 10:00 - 11:45 | 1 MILE |
06:50 - 09:30 | G |
36 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
BAGS AND
STICKERS
In your race pack, you will get two plastic bags.
One big which will serve as your spares bag and
it will be deposited in Buzet (half way down the
course) and another small one which you can use
for depositing personal stuff/gear at the start.
BIG BAG
|R|B|
BIG BAG
and the stickers
RACE GUIDE 37
TRANSFER
TO THE START
This year we have new system for bus transfer to the start of the race.
You will have transfer to the start ONLY if you have select it during your payment.
On your BIB you will find number of your bus in which you have a secured place (see BIB below).
Details for departure will be written on your BIB envelope.
Please, respect your bus number and be on time for the departure.
Gathering is in front of the sports hall.
Don’t forget your BIB! Without BIB you will not be able to enter the bus and start the race ;)
*If you don’t have bus number on your BIB, that means that you don’t need a bus transfer.
BIB
GUIDE
RACE GUIDE 39
COURSE SIG-
NAGE
COURSE MARKINGS
There are more than 7.000 fluo orange flags on the course (every
40 meters) along with around 150 arrow signs and a few kilome- FLAGS ON THE COURSE
ters of red-and-white stripe tape. outside urban areas
AID STATION
SIGNAGE
40 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
VIP AND
ELITES
TWO SPECIFIC GROUPS OF RUN- VIP
RUNNERS
NERS. ONE OF THEM IS ELITE
RUNNERS GROUP AND THE OTH- Who are the VIP runners?
ER ONE IS VIP GROUP. BOTH OF Well, first of all, winners of the each course since 2013 and a
THEM WILL HAVE AN ACCELERAT- group of runners who’s been faithful to the race from the very
beginning, meaning that they had been present on every race
ED REGISTRATION PROCEDURE edition so far. We are overwhelmed by their loyalty, so this
would be a little push up for them. Croatian national champi-
AND A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ons are considered VIPs as well.
PERSONALIZED BIB
WINNERS SO FAR RACE INVENTORY :)
HALL OF
FAME
RED COURSE WINNERS HISTORY
HALL OF
FAME
BLUE COURSE WINNERS HISTORY
HALL OF
FAME
GREEN COURSE WINNERS HISTORY
HALL OF
FAME
YELLOW COURSE WINNERS HISTORY
RUNNERS TO FOLLOW
FEMALE
COURSE BIB SURNAME NAME COU ITRA PI STATUS FEMALE LEVELS
A ELITE 3 > 700 ITRA PI
RED 3 BOIFAVA FEDERICA ITA 719 A
BBB EXPERT1 > 650 ITRA PI
RED 5 YATES MICHELE USA 705 A
BB EXPERT2 > 600 ITRA PI
RED 7 FOLLADOR CRISTIANA ITA 689 BBB B EXPERT3 > 550 ITRA PI
RED 9 BUEHLER LUZIA SUI 677 BBB
RED 10 BOIFAVA ALESSANDRA ITA 676 BBB
RED 11 ST LAURENT ALISSA CAN 674 BBB
BLUE 503 MORWOOD SARAH GBR 674 BBB
RED 15 KEGL VENCELJ KATJA SLO 660 BBB
RED 18 BOURASSA DENISE USA 654 BBB
RUNNERS TO FOLLOW
FEMALE
COURSE BIB SURNAME NAME COU ITRA PI STATUS FEMALE LEVELS
A ELITE 3 > 700 ITRA PI
RED 45 SINI PATRIZIA AUT 572 B
BBB EXPERT1 > 650 ITRA PI
RED 46 DEVALLY MARYANN GBR 570 B BB EXPERT2 > 600 ITRA PI
BLUE 526 MAG ERIKA HUN 567 B B EXPERT3 > 550 ITRA PI
GREEN 1015 LUCHESE ELISABETTA ITA 564 B
BLUE 528 FLORETTI PAOLA ITA 562 B
YELLOW
1509
FRIEMERT LUISA GER 562 B
GREEN 1016 MIKULECKÁ MARCELA CZE 560 B
YELLOW 1510 CORRADINI CHIARA ITA 560 B
YELLOW
1511
RENET ASTRID FRA 559 B
GREEN
1019
KONDELIS SABRINA USA 553 B
BLUE 531 WEISS EVA-MARIA AUT 552 B
RUNNERS TO FOLLOW
MALE
COURSE BIB SURNAME NAME COU ITRA PI STATUS MALE LEVELS
AA ELITE 2 > 850 ITRA PI
RED 1 GUILLON ANTOINE FRA 854 AA A ELITE 3 > 800 ITRA PI
BLUE 501 FUMO HELIO POR 853 AA BBB EXPERT1 > 750 ITRA PI
RED 2 MACCHI ANDREA ITA 841 A BB EXPERT2 > 700 ITRA PI
BLUE 502 HALASZ MARTIN SVK 824 A B EXPERT3 > 650 ITRA PI
RED 4 OSE KAZUFUMI JPN 812 A
YELLOW
1501
ZUPANČIČ MARJAN SLO 801 A
SECURITY.
A
s organisers, our role is to not see any way markers, turn round and
guarantee the security of the retrace your steps to find the last one. IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER
competitors and in particular CONDITIONS, AND FOR SECU-
the security on the ground, Stay on the paths. RITY REASONS, THE ORGANI-
thanks to our volunteers; doctors, nurses SATION RESERVES THE RIGHT
and first-aiders. Do not stop to rest, in the case of ex- TO STOP THE RACE OR MODIFY
treme fatigue, in the cold and wind, go to THE CUT-OFF TIMES!
Even in spring, sudden changes in the the nearest security post, if necessary by
weather conditions can occur. At the going back the way you came.
start of April, the temperature can drop
to -10°C, snow or hail can fall abundantly, Alert other competitors in case of injury
and one can get lost in fog despite com- or of incapacity to continue. Call the race
paratively comprehensive way-markers. direction +385 91 577 44 25 or even IMPORTANT
And it can also reach more than 25°C! the emergency number, 112 for Croatia.
NUMBERS
Each runner is responsible for his own Walking poles: be careful with your poles,
security. Even the best runners are not especially in the first part of the race
immune to injury which might immobilise when the human density is particularly RACE HQ
them during the night, in the cold and rain strong. Do not use the wriststraps on 00385 (0)91 577 44
high in the mountains. the descents: if you fall, the wrist straps
prevent you from getting back using 25
To minimise the risks it is necessary to: your hands (also causes injuries to the
shoulders, wrists, forearms … or graver still
Understand that 100 Miles of Istria is the skull). RESCUE SERVICE
neither a marathon nor an ordinary trail. 112
Run below your possibilities to keep Remember : Assisting an injured runner
some “juice” to tackle a difficult situation (or volunteer), or one whom is in difficulty
such as a sudden change of the weather is an absolute must!
conditions.
A mobile telephone is obligatory for each
In the mountains, one of the first rules is runner with the international roaming
to systematically avoid stopping at a high action activated throughout the race and
point, very exposed to the wind and other with the battery in working order (think
bad weather conditions. of deactivating your options to save you
batteries, eg: Bluetooth). For those who
In case of weakness, do not hesitate are afraid of being disturbed by the ring
to rest at the next refreshment point, of their phone, put it into silent mode
but never at the top of a pass or at a keeping the “text alert” active. If the race
high point. A few moments of recovery, should be stopped, keep your telephone
quick burning sugars mixed with some switched on to receive further race infor-
slow-burning sugars will allow continuing mation. The organisation must be able
in a better shape. to contact you under any circumstance,
which includes before and after the race,
Avoid any heat loss, anticipate the chang- due to bad weather or any other unfore-
es in temperature (it’s while going down seen occurrence.
that one cools down), do not wait to
shiver before covering up, do not change Verify that the number that you have put
into dry clothes in full wind, plan ahead or on your registration document is the num-
wait to be in a sheltered position. ber of the phone that you will be carrying PHOTO.
during the race. Charlie Sharpe (GBR) in the shelter
during 2015 hail storm
If over several hundred metres you do
RACE GUIDE 53
IMPORTANCE OF THE
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Do not forget that various hazards connect- STOCK OF WATER WHISTLE
ed to both the environment and the race, |R|B|G|Y| |R|B|G|Y|
might keep you waiting longer that expected *find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
for assistance.
EQUIPMENT
MOBILE PHONE
|R|B|G|Y|
Minimum 1 litre
EnableS making a bandage or a strapping
(minimum 100cm x 6 cm)
HEAD TORCH
FOOD RESERVE
|R|B|G|Y|
|R|B|G|Y|
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
Save in the contacts the security numbers of
the organization, keep it switched on, do not
hide one’s number and do not forget to set
off with recharged batteries)
Minimum 15cl
Water-bottles or flasks with lids are not
acceptable.
IMPORTANCE OF THE
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
HOODED JACKET
|R|B|G|Y|
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT CAP OR BANDANA
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
ADDITIONAL WARM
MIDLAYER TOP
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
WARM HAT
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
TREKKING POLES
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
WATERPROOF OVER-TROUSERS
*find me in Sport box shop at the Expo
METEO
MEAN VALUES FOR APRIL
COURSE
CONDITION
AIR TEMPERATURE
Mean 12,6º C
Abs. maximum 28,9º C
Abs. minimum -0,2º C
SUNSHINE
CLIMATE TERRAIN
Duration (hours) 176,1
The basic characteristic of the climate Mild and wavy relief shapes rise up PRECIPITATION
of the Istrian peninsula is given by the towards the central part of the penin- Total (mm) 112,6
Mediterranean climate. Along the coast, sula, to reach their highest point in the
Max. snow cover (cm) -
it gradually changes towards the conti- north-east, on the mountain massif of
nent and it passes into continental, due Ćićarija and Učka - peak Vojak with DAYS WITH
to cold air circulating from the mountains 1.396 metres (situated in the Primor- clear sky 4
and due to the vicinity of the Alps. sko-Goranska Region). Fog 0
Rain 12
The main characteristics of the Me- According to the geological and geo-
diterranean climate are dry and warm morphic structure, the Istrian peninsula Frost 1
summers, with the average number if can be divided in three completely Snow 0
approximately 2.400 sunny hours a year. different areas. The hilly northern and Min. Temp < 0º C 0
Winters are mild and pleasant, while it north-eastern part of the peninsula, due
Max. Temp > 25º C 0
snows very rarely. The annual average to its scarce vegetation and nude Karst
of air temperatures along the northern surfaces is also known as White Istria.
part of the coast is about 14°C, while South-west from White Istria stretches
it is 16°C in the southern area and the the area that is considerably richer SUN
islands. January is the coldest month morphologically. These are the lower Sunrise Sunset
with the average temperature mainly of flisch mountainous tracts consisting of
April 12 th
6:24 19:45
about 6°C, and July and August are the impermeable marl, clay, and sandstone,
warmest, with the average temperature which is why this part is called Grey April 13 th
6:22 19:46
of about 24°C. The period when the Istria. Limestone terrace along the April 14 th
6:20 19:47
daytime middle of the air temperature is coastline, covered with red earth is called
higher than 10°C approximately lasts for Red Istria.
260 days a year, while hot weather, with
Moon phase: first quarter
a daily maximum above 30°C, lasts for illumination: 50%
maximally twenty days.
Moonrise Moonset
April 12th
11:20 02:10
April 13th
12:24 03:04
April 14th
13:36 03:51
56 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
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GIFTS
COMPRESSPORT
High-end compression clothing
RED
COURSE
START
RACE GUIDE 59
LABIN TIME
APRIL 12TH 16:00 TABLE
OLD TOWN SQUARE 13:00
DEPARTURE FOR THE START FROM
UMAG
15:00
ARRIVAL TO THE START IN LABIN
16:00
START!
THE
PEARL
OF THE HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR?
KVARN-
from Umag - fastest route*
Umag - direction Buje - enter A9/E751
‘RES PUBLICA ALBONESSIUM’ towards Rijeka / Pula - take exit 2 (Žminj) A9/
ER BAY
E751 - direction Labin / Barban - in Barban
Labin, a picturesque town situated on a direction Labin
320 meters high hill and only three kilo- *toll roads
meters from the seaside, was inhabited distance: 91 km
The medieval town of Labin is situated already two thousand years B.G. The ETA: 1h 28min
on the hill above Rabac. Its old name remnants of Kunci, one of the settle-
of Albona was first mentioned in 285 ments called the ‘castellums’, dating from Umag - scenic route
AD. The birthplace of Matthias Flacius from the Bronze Age, can be found in Umag - direction Buje - in Buje direction
Illyricus, the reformer and collaborator of the vicinity of Labin. Its old Illyrian-Celtic Buzet - in Buzet direction Tunel Učka - in
Martin Luther, it is a cultural and admin- name is Albona or Alvona and it was Lupoglav direction Boljun - in Boljun direction
istrative center today. The rich cultural probably founded by Celts in the 4th Labin
and architectural heritage of Labin is century B.C. on the ruins of the ancient distance: 98 km
enlivened by number of art ateliers city. Some historians say it was fortified
and by the bustling youth gathering in by the Illyrians in the 11th century B.C.
the coffee bars scattered around the They also say that Albona in the Celtic
old town. The Sculpture Park in nearby language means ‘a town on the hill’ or
Dubrova features over 70 forma viva ‘an elevated settlement’.
stone sculptures.
Titus Livius said that Labin inhabitants
After a walk through the narrow streets were pirates. After the conflicts between
of the Old Town, pay a visit to the Town the local inhabitants and Romans, which
Museum with its archaeological and had started in the 3rd century B.C., Istra
unique in this part of Europe, a miniature came under the Romans in 177 B.C. The
coal mine. Have a look at the Memorial borderline was the river Rasa. Labin and
collection of Matthias Flacius Illyricus, its surroundings thus became an integral
peek into the art ateliers, enjoy the view part of Illyrian, the Roman province with
of Rabac and Cres island from the Forti- a high degree of independence and au-
ca or pop into the small, elegant shops thority over the nearby settlements. The
and take refreshments on one of the ter- oldest written document about Labin
races of the local coffee bars. Whether to is a relief from the 3rd century with the
do business or just to have a chat, these insertion ‘RES PUBLICA ALBONESSIUM’. PHOTO.
are the places where everyone meets. Course start map
60 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
START LIST
RED COURSE
188 MATOUŠ MICHAL SE M CZE 233 CHAN SAI HUNG PATRICK VM 1 HKG
PASSAGE
384 PAULITSCH JÜRGEN VM 1 AUT
387 ROKNIĆ
388 SPRITZENDORFER
389 ŠEBALJ
NENAD
JÜRGEN
JERKO
VM 1
VM 1
SE M
CRO
AUT
CRO
TIMES
390 TAMMEMÄE TIMMO SE M EST HOURS FROM THE
391 ZETOVIĆ ZLATKO SE M CRO
SLOWEST TIME
FASTEST TIME
CUT-OFF TIME
KM FROM THE
START
NAME
LABIN 0
ELITE RUNNERS PLOMIN 15,6 1:13:00 2:51:00
VIP PRODOL 25,1 2:28:00 5:44:00
RED COURSE
6 ITRA POINTS
6 UTMB POINTS
CUT OFF HOURS
SALTY SNACKS
CHEESE/MEAT
ACTUAL TIME
AID STATION
AID STATION
LIVE TIMING
NUTELLA :)
HOT FOOD
HOT SOUP
SHOWERS
PASTRIES
ISOTONIC
BISCUITS
CUT-OFF
COFFEE
FRUITS
WATER
BREAD
MEDIC
NAME
COLA
BAG
TEA
LABIN
PLOMIN LUKA X X X X X X X X X X
PRODOL X X X X X X X
BRGUDAC X X X X X X X X X X X
WSER QUALIFIER
TRSTENIK X X X X X X X X X X X X
HUM X X X X X X X
BUTONIGA X X X X X X X X X X
MOTOVUN X X X X X X X X X X
GROŽNJAN X X X X X X X X X X
BLUE
COURSE
START
RACE GUIDE 69
LOVRAN TIME
APRIL 12TH 22:00 TABLE
19:00
DEPARTURE FOR THE START FROM
UMAG
OLD PORT
21:00PM
ARRIVAL TO THE START IN LOVRAN
22:00
START!
THE
the world architectural heritage.
TOWN
of tourism, a well-preserved nature, a
developed infrastructure and everything HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR?
else that permits a new take-off in the
tourist industry combined with sustain- from Umag - fastest route*
Lovran is a town with a long and diverse able development and respect for all Umag - direction Buje - in Buje direction
past, with a hundred-year-long tradition ecological standards. Buzet - in Buzet direction Tunel Ucka -
of tourism. It took its name from laurel, through tunnel - exit Veprinac direction Icici
laurus nobilis, which grows abundantly - in Icici turn right
in the evergreen groves in the town and *toll roads
environs. distance: 89 km
ETA: 1h 53min
Of all the places that have developed
on the steep eastern slopes of Ucka, from Umag - scenic route
Lovran is the oldest, coming into being Umag - direction Buje - in Buje direction
directly on the coast of Liburnia. Lovran Buzet - in Buzet direction Tunel Ucka - before
has preserved its historical core and tunnel exit Labin - in Vozilici turn left direc-
medieval city plan. The old city was girt tion Rijeka
with defensive walls and bastions, on distance: 123 km
the foundations and walls of which,
during time, houses have been built.The
courtyards of the Old Town are a particu-
lar charm of Mediterranean cityscapes.
Behind the stone portals the façades of
the neighbouring houses can be seen,
decorated with their steps, porches and
vaults. In the centre of the courtyard is
the wellhead.
START LIST
BLUE COURSE
631 MAROCCIA PIETRO ANGELO SE M ITA 677 TUKIĆ GRGURIĆ ANA SE W CRO
ELITE RUNNERS
VIP
PASSAGE
TIMES
HOURS FROM THE
SLOWEST TIME
FASTEST TIME
CUT-OFF TIME
KM FROM THE
AID STATION
START
START
NAME
LABIN 0
KRULJAC PAVLE
BLUE
5 ITRA POINTS
COURSE
110 K | +4394 M | -4399 M
5 UTMB POINTS
COURSE RECORD
MALE: MARJAN ZUPANČIĆ (SLO) 11:38:36 | 2017
FEMALE: ELIZAVETA ERSHOVA (USA) 14:24:32 | 2017
FROM THE START
CUT-OFF HOURS
SALTY SNACKS
CHEESE/MEAT
ACTUAL TIME
AID STATION
AID STATION
LIVE TIMING
NUTELLA :)
CROATIAN NATIONAL
HOT FOOD
HOT SOUP
SHOWERS
PASTRIES
ISOTONIC
BISCUITS
CUT-OFF
COFFEE
FRUITS
WATER
CHAMPIONSHIP
BREAD
MEDIC
NAME
COLA
BAG
TEA
CROATIAN TRAIL CUP POKLON 4H SATURDAY 02:00 X X X X X X X X X X X X
BRGUDAC X X X X X X X X X X X
TRSTENIK X X X X X X X X X X X X
GROŽNJAN X X X X X X X X X X
BUJE X X X X X X X X X
© giulio salzani
78 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
GREEN
COURSE
START
RACE GUIDE 79
BUZET TIME
APRIL 13TH NOON TABLE
TOWN CENTRE 10:00
DEPARTURE FOR THE START FROM
UMAG
11:00
ARRIVAL TO THE START IN BUZET
12:00
START!
START LIST
GREEN COURSE
PASSAGE
1404 SKLENÁK IGOR SE M CZE
1407 SZABOLCS
1408 SZABOLCS
1409 ŠARONJA
MACARIE
SZIMA
ŽELJKO
SE M
SE M
VM 1
HUN
ROU
AUT
TIMES
1410 ŠERUGA IVAN SE M CRO
CUT-OFF TIME
KM FROM THE
GREEN
3 ITRA POINTS
COURSE
67 K | +2441 M | -2501 M
3 UTMB POINTS
COURSE RECORD
MALE: JOHANNES KLEIN (GER) 5:39:28 | 2017
FEMALE: AJDA RADINJA (SLO) 6:35:47 | 2017
FROM THE START
CUT-OFF HOURS
SALTY SNACKS
CROATIAN TRAIL CUP CHEESE/MEAT
ACTUAL TIME
AID STATION
AID STATION
LIVE TIMING
NUTELLA :)
HOT FOOD
HOT SOUP
SHOWERS
PASTRIES
ISOTONIC
BISCUITS
CUT-OFF
COFFEE
FRUITS
WATER
BREAD
MEDIC
NAME
COLA
BAG
TEA
BUZET
VRH X X X X X X X
BUTONIGA X X X X X X X X X X
MOTOVUN X X X X X X X X X X
GROŽNJAN X X X X X X X X X X
BUJE X X X X X X X X X
|
MINI | MIDI | MAXI | ULTRA
Connecting cities & mountains
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YELLOW
COURSE
START
RACE GUIDE 89
MOTOVUN TIME
APRIL 13TH 09:00 TABLE
07:00
DEPARTURE FOR THE START FROM
UMAG
PARKING AT THE LOWER CITY
08:00
ARRIVAL TO THE START IN MOTOVUN
09:00
START!
THE AN-
fungus believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Istrian white truffles, whose season
lasts from September to December are
OF THE
well as Livade, famous for the Days of from Umag - fastest route
Truffles held every year from September Umag - direction Buje - in Buje direction
to November. Every year in Livade, also Buzet
RIVER
known as the World’s truffle centre, a distance: 35 km
special festival is organized with a con- ETA: 0h 49min
test of choosing the largest truffle.
VALLEY
thermal spa with curative water.
START LIST
YELLOW COURSE
PASSAGE
2089 VUČIČIĆ MARTINO VM 1 CRO
2092 VURNEK
2093 ZADRAVEC
2094 ZLATIĆ
MARIO
MIHA
KARLO
SE M
VM 1
SE M
CRO
SLO
CRO
TIMES
2095 PODVORNIK ALEŠ SE M SLO
TIME LIMIT
START
NAME
MOTOVUN 0
YELLOW
2 ITRA POINTS
COURSE
41 K | +1129 M | -1276 M
2 UTMB POINTS
COURSE RECORD
MALE: SEBASTJAN ZARNIK (SLO) 3:14:43 | 2017
CROATIAN TRAIL CUP FEMALE: BARBARA TRUNKELJ (SLO) 3:42:16 | 2017
FROM THE START
CUT-OFF HOURS
SALTY SNACKS
CHEESE/MEAT
ACTUAL TIME
AID STATION
AID STATION
LIVE TIMING
NUTELLA :)
HOT FOOD
HOT SOUP
SHOWERS
PASTRIES
ISOTONIC
BISCUITS
CUT-OFF
COFFEE
FRUITS
WATER
BREAD
MEDIC
NAME
COLA
BAG
TEA
MOTOVUN
OPRTALJ X X X X X X X X X X X X X
GROŽNJAN X X X X X X X X X X
BUJE X X X X X X X X X
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Labin: 12 km
PLOMIN LUKA
From Umag: 86 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Labin: 32 km
PRODOL
From Umag: 86 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
FASTEST ACTUAL
FRI - - -
TIME
SLOWEST ACTUAL
FRI - - -
TIME
CREW SUPPORT: NO
102 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Labin: 40 km
POKLON
From Umag: 78 km
From Lovran: 18 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Labin: 48 km
BRGUDAC
From Umag: 70 km
From Lovran: 38 km
From Buzet: 20 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
CREW SUPPORT: NO
104 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Buzet: 28 km
TRSTENIK
From Umag: 78 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
CREW SUPPORT: NO
105
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Umag: 52 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Buzet: 14 km
HUM
From Umag: 64 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
CREW SUPPORT: NO
107
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Buzet: 19 km
BUTONIGA
From Umag: 43 km
The lake has carp, chub and trout and is suitable for
fishing. Built in 1988. The main tributaries of the lakes
are river Butoniga, Draguc and Račički stream. Basin
Lake Butoniga located at an altitude between 40 and
500 meters. The surface on the left is 73 km2. The
surface of the lake at normal backflow is 2.45 km2. The
volume of the reservoir is 19.7 million m3, of which the
dead space for the acceptance of waste sediment 2.2
million m3. Prague overflow at 41 meter above sea
level.
100 MILES
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Buzet: 19 km
MOTOVUN
From Umag: 38 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
CREW SUPPORT: NO
109
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
OPRTALJ
From Umag: 28 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Umag: 21 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
CREW SUPPORT: NO
111
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Umag: 13 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
CREW SUPPORT: NO
112 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
AID STATION
AID STATION INFO
From Umag: 46 km
VRH
From Buzet: 11 km
110 KM
67 KM
41 KM
CREW SUPPORT: NO
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RACE GUIDE 115
UMAG TIME
APRIL 11TH - 14TH TABLE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “MARIJA I LINA” SPORTS HALL THURSDAY 11TH
14:00
EXPO OPENS
20:00
EXPO CLOSES
FRIDAY 12TH
09:00
EXPO OPENS
21:00
FIRST
chances for adventure enthusiasts. EXPO CLOSES
TRANCE
SUNDAY 14TH
ture. Even the Romans proclaimed 09:00
Umag for their seaside resort and EXPO OPENS
TO CROA-
connected it with the mainland. 12:00
ONE MILE OF ISTRIA START!
The new part of Umag stretches for
UMAG TIME
APRIL 14TH TABLE
12:00 10:00
BIB DISTRIBUTION OPENS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPORTS HALL 11:45
BIB DISTRIBUTION CLOSE
12:00
START!
AND SOMETHING
FOR YOUR KIDS TOO!
One mile of Istria is a cute little race for the kids. Enrollment is absolutely free but
you should hurry because we have only 200 BIBs available.
PHOTO.
Course start map
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PRESENTATION AND and established the basis on which to feelings and to be heard at an interna-
OBJECTIVES create an association wanting to bring tional level;
together all the actors of trail-running To maintain constructive relation-
On September 3rd 2012, the 1st Inter- worldwide, around shared values and ships and to collaborate with national
national Trail running conference was principles. trail-running associations and national
held in Courmayeur, Italy with more than and international federations;
150 delegates (race organisers, manu- This is how the International Trail-Run- To promote and collaborate in the or-
facturers, journalists and elite athletes) ning Association (ITRA) was born in ganisation of championships or of con-
who came from 18 different countries July 2013, driven by the passion for tinental or world trail-running circuits
around the world. trail-running and the enthusiasm of its which will reinforce the international
founding members. visibility of trail-running and produce
This was the first time that so many valuable recognition to elite athletes.
players in the field of trail-running were The International Trail-Running Asso-
were gathered. This conference allowed ciation is open to all players in the field DEFINITION OF TRAIL
all the participants to see the diversity of trail-running and wishes above all RUNNING
of points of view and to understand to be a place for meeting, listening and
the necessity for trail-running to be exchanges. Trail-running is a pedestrian race open
organised as a discipline, in its own right, to all, in a natural environment (moun-
while taking into account the different GOALS tain, desert, forest, plain…) with minimal
approaches on the different continents: possible paved or asphalt road (which
America, Asia, Africa Oceania and The main objectives of the ITRA are: should not exceed 20% of the total
Europe. course).
To develop and promote trail-running as
Divided in 5 working groups, 50 volun- a discipline in its own right, accessible The terrain can vary (dirt road, forest
teers (race organisers, athletes, feder- to all, rich in its diversity of cultures and trail, single track…) and the route must
ation representatives, manufacturers, venues of practice; be properly marked (1).
journalists, coaches...), from 13 different To promote its sporting ethic which
countries on the 5 continents, worked relies heavily on strong values (authen- The race is ideally – but not necessarily
together around a virtual round table. ticity, humility, fair-play, equity, respect – in self-sufficiency or semi self-suffi-
and solidarity) with not only all the ciency (2) and is held in the respect for
Uniting their cultures and points of players in trail-running but the general sporting ethics, loyalty, solidarity and
view to accompany this discipline in public as well; the environment.
full evolution, they have worked on To contribute to the improvement of
writing an ethical charter, proposing an the quality of the organisation and the Classification of Trail running races
international definition of trail-running, security of participants; As part of the rewriting of Article 252
and the setting up of a policy for health To promote the preventative actions of the IAAF Competition Rules, defining
matters and anti-doping. They founded concerning health matters and above the trail, the ITRA has improved the
a basis for a reasonable management all to do everything possible to fight definition of trail categories in order
of top-level athletes and reflected upon against doping; to group the races coherently. The old
the creation of an international ranking To contribute to a better practice of classification, based on distances (with-
system. respect for the environment and to out taking into account the elevation),
promote sustainable development at did not provide enough coherence with
These conclusions laid down the foun- the heart of trail-running; regard to the efforts made by the trail
dations for the practice of trail-running, To allow all its members to express their runners. Indeed, two races of 100km,
RACE GUIDE 119
but with very different elevation gain races is based on the same km-effort have to be made by a runner on a race.
were in the same category whereas as those used to attribute the ITRA
the effort made by the trail runners points (calculated by adding the This new classification, implemented in
is not the same at all (as well as the distance (in Km) and the hundredth of March 2018, has 7 different categories
time . the positive elevation gain (in m)). In of trail running (from XXS to XXL) all
this way, these categories of trail more associated with the new ITRA points
Henceforth, the classification of the accurately reflect the effort that will according to the following table:
XXS 0 0-24 1h
XS 1 25-44 1h30 - 2h30
S 2 45-74 2h30 - 5h
M 3 75-114 5h - 8h
L 4 115-154 8h - 12h
XL 5 155-209 12h - 17h
(1) “Properly marked” means that the runners will receive enough information to complete the race without getting lost.
That includes physical markings (flags, tapes, signs…) or GR permanent markings or GPS tracks or map indication.
(2) “Self-sufficiency or semi self-sufficiency” means that the runner has to be autonomous between aid stations, regarding
clothing, communications, food and drink.
(*) when the winner has an international level (ITRA score of 830 at least). The time of the winner is approximate. This is not
a mandatory time. It’s just an indication.
The index corresponds to the potential speed of each runner on a scale of 1000 points. The value obtained is termed the “score”.
It is not an index of evenness.
ITRA
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CAT- sufficient number of races, a tapered sta- WHY IS THE “GENERAL” INDEX
EGORIES OF THE PERFORMANCE tistical calculation allows extrapolation OFTEN BETTER THAN AN INDEX
INDEX? of theoretical results of the missing races, BY CATEGORY?
The performance index can be sub-di- and hence the calculation of the runner’s The general index is calculated on the
vided into different categories: performance index. One single race can weighted average of the 5 best results,
therefore be sufficient for a runner to a mix of categories, while the category
• The general index: based on a appear in the performance index. index is calculated on the best results
weighted mean of the 5 best results of the category. For a versatile runner,
for each runner over the previous This period of 36 months is long enough often their best 5 races will be spread
36 months, regardless of the race to permit reliable statistical calculations. across several different categories, which
category. Furthermore, in the case of an injured therefore gives them a better result in
• The index by category: the principle runner, they still appear in the per- the general index than they would have
is the same as that of the general formance index due to their previous for each category.
index but the calculation (weight- performances.
ed mean) is based on races in the IS THE PERFORMANCE INDEX
respective category (for example The fact that the mean used is weighted MIXED?
races over 100 km for the Ultra Trail makes it impossible for an individual The performance index calculation
XL category). runner to calculate his performance applied is the same for men and for
index. The calculation is more complex women. It is therefore possible to the
WHICH RACES ARE INCLUDED IN than simply finding the average of the 5 compare the performances of men with
THE PERFORMANCE INDEX? best scores ((score 1 + score 2 + … score those of women.
This performance index is calculated 5) divided by 5).
using all the trail races which publish an FOR ALL THAT CONCERNS THE
official ranking. Priority is given to ITRA WHY DO SOME RACES NOT AP- PERFORMANCE INDEX, IS IT
races, i.e. races which are shown in the PEAR IN MY RECORD? ADVANTAGEOUS TO BE A MEMBER
ITRA calendar and the results of which The races that do not appear are those OF THE ITRA?
are published by the organiser. No other for which we have not received results All members of the ITRA (see subscrip-
event will be used except in the event from the organiser. tions organisers, associations, brands or
of special circumstances determined by runners & sympathisers at 5 Euros) have
ITRA. Occasionally, for the sake of expediency, a member’s account. To consult the per-
ITRA may enter some results manually formance index it is necessary to identify
With reference of the definition of trail as but in all other cases results must be oneself (click on “My account”, then
defined by the ITRA, this index takes in to forwarded by the race organisers. give your login and password), it is then
account all those races in open country possible to consult runners’ complete
which have a minimum distance on A runner who notices that a race in results, as well as the full results of each
asphalt and which take place in total or which the runner has taken part is not race. Being a member of the ITRA also
semi self-sufficiency. shown in the ITRA calendar or list of allows the consultation of previous year’s
HOW IS THE PERFORMANCE results can contact the organiser to performance indexes.
INDEX CALCULATED AND OVER request that the results be submitted. In
WHAT PERIOD? order to do so, before the organiser can
The performance index is calculated upload the results he must create an Or-
from the weighted mean of the 5 best ganiser Space (if he has not already done
results achieved by a runner over the so) and input details of the race. This
previous 36 months (for the general process is an entirely free service (and is
index or the index by category). In the independent of the course evaluation).
case where a runner does not have a
RACE GUIDE 121
SCORING RACE?
trail related to the route and to the race
conditions, we apply a coefficient of re- No. The score is not the same since it re-
adjustment. It is calculated in so that the lates to the performance of a runner for
average of the ITRA scores gained by all a specific race in specific conditions and
the riders at the finish line multiplied by will therefore depend on the distance
WHAT IS THE ITRA SCORE? this coefficient is equal to the average of and elevation profile of a race as well as
For each race listed in your runner’s the ITRA ratings of the riders at the start. on the coefficient of correction.
record a score is given. This score repre-
sents an “evaluation” of your performance The calculation of a score does not take Two races may be advertised with the
in the race in question, the highest possi- the ranking into account. same distance and the same elevation
ble score being 1000. The various scores profile yet, in reality, differ considerably
given to a runner are used to calculate IS A SCORE CALCULATED FOR (condition; the technical difficulty of the
the runner’s performance index (general EACH RACE? course; the relationship of elevation gain
or by trail category). Yes, when we receive the results from the to distance (4 x 1000 m or 8 x 500m)
organiser. Filing the results is a free ser- etc.). A statistical coefficient of correction
HOW IS MY SCORE FOR EACH RACE vice but the race organiser must respect makes allowance for these less obvious
CALCULATED? the format required. differences, which explains why two run-
The score for each race is calculated from ners respectively running races that are
the distance and the elevation profile, as Exceptions: no score is calculated for different yet have the same advertised
input by the race organiser. Where race “vertical KM” races or for races with too characteristics (distance and elevation
organisers have requested an ITRA eval- many stages or for which the number profile) can achieve similar times but be
uation of their events, we use the data of effort points (distance + (elevation given different scores.
obtained following the evaluation (see profile/100)) is less than 20.
the ITRA procedure for trail race evalua- WHAT IS THE FINISHER CRITERIA ?
tion). If not, we use the data supplied by THE SCORE FOR A RACE IN WHICH The Finisher criteria is calculated accord-
the organiser. I TOOK PART HAS CHANGED. IS ing to the limited time authorised by the
THAT NORMAL? organizer and concerns more particularly
The distance is “smoothed” using an em- Yes, the calculation of the scores can be the slowest runners.
pirical formula, expressed approximately modified and may be subject to adjust-
as “the distance expressed in kilometers ment consequent upon the receipt of It gives the Performance Index required
+ a hundredth of the ascent/descent additional information (conditions, route to be able to finish the race within the
expressed in meters”. changes not communicated to us by the time limit. By comparing the Finisher
organiser, ...). However, such adjustments criteria to their own Performance Index,
Using this “smoothed” distance, each are infrequent. each runner will be able to judge their
result (time) is then compared with a ability to finish the race within the time
theoretical best possible performance, WHY IS MY SCORE LISTED AS “TO limit.
determined by reference to multiple COME”?
world records and corresponding to a This indicates that the result has been
maximum score of 1000 points. Thus, in a entered into our database but that the
first calculation step, the score associated score is still being calculated. Depend-
with a result is in the form of a number of ent upon the number of results to be
points representing a ratio between the processed, the updating and calculation
runner’s time and the theoretical best of scores may take a little while.
possible performance.
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ITRA
PERFORMANCE INDEX WOMEN TOP 10
EUROPE
GENERAL CATEGORY Caroline CHAVEROT 804 FRA
Andrea MAYR 797 AUT
Ida NILSSON 796 SWE
WOMEN TOP 20 Mimmi KOTKA 780 SWE
WORLD Azara Garcia de los SALMONES 780 ESP
Caroline CHAVEROT 804 FRA Martina STRAHL 784 SUI
Megan KIMMEL 800 USA Ragna DEBATS 777 NED
Andrea MAYR 797 AUT Tove ALEXANDERSSON 775 SWE
Ida NILSSON 796 SWE Andrea HUSER 774 SUI
Camille HERRON 796 USA Maite MAIORA 771 ESP
Lucy Wambui MURIGI 793 KEN
Mimmi KOTKA 792 SWE MEN TOP 10
Ruth CROFT 792 NZL EUROPE
Miao YAO 792 CHN Kilian JORNET-BURGADA 935 ESP
Courtney DAUWALTER 789 USA Stian ANGERMUND 923 NOR
Azara Garcia de los SALMONES 780 ESP Luis-Alberto HERNANDO 919 ESP
Martina STRAHL 779 SUI Pau CAPELL 918 ESP
Ragna DEBATS 777 NED Francois D’HAENE 916 FRA
Alisa MAcDONALD 777 CAN Jonathan ALBON 916 GBR
Tove ALEXANDERSSON 775 SWE Robbie SIMPSON 915 GBR
Andrea HUSER 774 SUI Marco de GASPERI 911 ITA
Lucy BARTHOLOMEW 772 AUS Alexis SEVENNEC 910 FRA
Maite MAIORA 771 ESP Davide MAGNINI 909 ITA
Kaci LICKTEIG 770 USA
Yiou WANG 770 USA
WOMEN TOP 10
CROATIA
Nikolina ŠUŠTIĆ 654 CRO
MEN TOP 20 Veronika JURIŠIĆ 651 CRO
WORLD Maja URBAN 626 CRO
Jim WALMSLEY 951 USA Darija BOSTJANČIĆ 611 CRO
Kilian JORNET-BURGADA 935 ESP Mirjana KOLAC 607 CRO
Stian ANGERMUND 923 NOR Ines JOZIĆ 607 CRO
Hayden HAWKS 923 USA Jelena BREZAK 602 CRO
Luis-Alberto HERNANDO 919 ESP Ivana VRVILO 588 CRO
Pau CAPELL 918 ESP Maja MARUKIĆ 581 CRO
Francois D’HAENE 916 FRA Tea FABER 576 CRO
Jonathan ALBON 916 GBR
Robbie SIMPSON 915 GBR MEN TOP 10
Tim FRERIKS 915 USA CROATIA
Joe GRAY 915 USA Josip STIPČEVIĆ 736 CRO
Marco de GASPERI 911 ITA Marin MANDEKIĆ 731 CRO
Alexis SEVENNEC 910 FRA Ante ŽIVKOVIĆ 725 CRO
Victor KIPLANGAT 909 UGA Matija GRABROVEČKI 723 CRO
Davide MAGNINI 909 ITA Nikola HORVAT 718 CRO
Nadir MAGUET 907 ITA Ivan BLEČIĆ 712 CRO
Tim TOLLEFSON 907 USA Pavle KRULJAC 710 CRO
Joel AYEKO 906 UGA Duje LEKŠIĆ 708 CRO
Aritz EGEA 906 ESP Nikola ŠPOLJAR 695 CRO
Zach MILLER 905 USA Marinko DUKA 693 CRO
124 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
ETHICAL
CHARTER.
THE VALUES OF
TRAIL RUNNING BY
RACE GUIDE 125
The members of the ITRA repre- In fact, what is trail-running other monies of respect for the perfor-
senting the different components than an authentic event in open mances of unknown runners…”
of the trail-running community from country, without any external props,
the 5 continents, a marvellous way to offer access to The analysis of these comments
so as to accompany the major evo- our regions, our footpaths, much like outlines the foundations of an un-
lutions of our sport and allow the sharing our “homes”? written culture which have united
conditions necessary for its future the players of the trail-running
to flourish, What better driving-force for community since its beginning, and
have decided to unite our cultures trail-running than the organiser’s which continue to do so while our
and passions to bring together our motivation and desire to welcome discipline experiences an ever-in-
heritage, our visions of trail-running runners, like welcoming friends to creasing popularity.
and our values. share something important with
them, indeed something essential, They wished to formalise these
These values have driven our initi- where passion, conviviality, a world principles in the form of an Inter-
ative because they are the soul of vision and human relationships are national Trail-running Charter by
trail-running, a core bond shared by central? defining their underlying values: the
the various players and participants aim of this initiative is to share the
in this discipline’s field, a core bond By establishing this ambiance, this salient points guiding the behaviour
where authenticity and fair-play framework, by using simple and of all the players, whether they be
take central stage. powerful rules, to which all the play- runners, organisers, partners, volun-
ers naturally refer we can be sure to teers, inhabitants or those responsi-
spread, for a long time to come, the ble for the territories and regions
values of our sport and also explain that host trail-running events.
all that unites us:
To adhere to, promote and imple-
“To surpass oneself and explore ment these ideals is proof of a
one’s physical and mental abilities commitment in favour of a sport
while in contact with beautiful and experienced as a human adventure,
sometimes harsh natural surround- a source of self-fulfilment and
ings. sharing.
The pleasure of running, without
necessarily focusing on striving for This Charter is in no way a call for
performance, even if this doesn’t uniformity, nor for standardisation.
prevent one from being proud of It leaves each and every individ-
one’s final ranking. ual the freedom to express their
attachment to the trail running
The sharing of one’s passion and spirit according to their cultures and
emotions with other runners and sensibilities.
volunteers.
AUTHENTICITY
To experience the pride of being a Authenticity is the first trail-run-
“finisher”. ning value. At its origins, trail-run-
ning was born from the runners’
Mutual help and support to finish motivation to practise their sport in
and share the emotion of crossing contact with natural surroundings,
the finishing line together after so as to experience the beauty
several hours of effort. of the landscape and to learn
to evolve without artifice in an
To experience a great moment of environment that is demanding for
conviviality together with all the both body and spirit. Trail-running
participants and players involved is an authentic sport, because it
within an event. creates a confrontation between
the participant and the unspoilt
To experience solidarity… natural environment as a source of
inspiration, surpassing oneself, but
To hear the great champions’ testi- also one of harmony.
126 100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2019
As a social activity, trail running pro- FAIR PLAY It is the responsibility of the organ-
motes human relationships based Fair-play indicates the loyal accept- isers to guarantee this principle of
on simplicity, conviviality, sharing ance of rules, not only to the letter equity, to carry out the necessary
and respect for differences. The but also in the spirit which presides checks and to offer all the partic-
trail-running community gives these over their definition. ipants the best race conditions
authentic values as much impor- possible.
tance as those of performance and For the runners, to be fair-play
competition. means respecting the race regula- RESPECT
tions, not cheating, not bending the The principle of respect embraces
HUMILITY rules, refusing all forms of doping; the respect for others, respect
In practising trail-running, an but also embodying the human for one’s self and respect for the
activity in open country, humility is values of trail-running throughout environment.
a behaviour that is adapted as much all of their races; mutual aid and
to the natural environment as to solidarity with the other runners, Respect for others
oneself. respect for all the players present at
the races. To respect others, is to understand
In natural surroundings, it relies and accept their differences and
upon taking into consideration the For organisers, respecting fair-play it is to act in such a way as to not
existing natural hazards, whatever supposes the implementation bother or hamper them. It is equally
the relevance and the quality of the of the necessary means to fight understanding that the race takes
measures taken by the organisation against “...cheating, bending the place in surroundings which have
of a race to ensure the safety of its rules, doping, ...physical and verbal their own culture and traditions;
participants. Humility, in the face violence ...exploitation, unequal it is consequently adopting the
of nature, supposes the capacity to opportunities, excessive commer- necessary “knowledge and under-
show caution and can go as far as cialisation and corruption” (extract standing” in order to respect the
renounc- from the local population, its culture and its
AUTHENTICITY
ing the Council of customs.
race or Europe’s
the en- Code of Each runner also agrees to respect
visaged
project. H U M I L I T Y Sports
Ethics).
all people encountered during the
course of the trail, who are also
For that benefiting from the open country at
which
concerns
F A I R P L AY EQUITY
Is in the
the same time (other trail-runners,
hikers, etc.).
E Q U I T Y
each in- search Each runner agrees to know and
dividual, for a just respect the regulations of the
humility balance, race in which they have chosen to
is based
on the R E S P E C T based on
impartial-
participate.
SOLIDARITY
con- ity and Respect for oneself
scious- equal
ness opportu- The practice of trail-running can
and the nity from entail risks and the search for
knowledge of one’s limits so as not which each runner should benefit. performance and/or pleasure on no
to question one’s physical or mental account justifies the distortion of
integrity. The trail-running races are open one’s, more or less long term, good
to all runners. The regulations health.
As a type of behaviour, humility is are conceived so that they apply
an inseparable attitude of listening equally to all concerned. All athletes Each runner will be particularly
and learning for better understand- are subject to the same conditions vigilant so as not to take any
ing of the principles which govern and they have the same rights and doping product and not to resort to
natural environments or the funda- same duties. The measures taken to the abusive use of self-medication.
mentals of practising an intensive welcome the top athletes must on They must take care not to exceed
sport in natural environments. no account hamper the participa- their limits to the point of affecting
tion of the other runners. their physical or moral integrity.
RACE GUIDE 127
HEALTH POLICY?
Respect for the environment
T
a commitment to protect the natural
equilibrium. he event organization has decided upon the implementation
of health policy measures during 100 Miles of Istria. This
Organisers of trail-running races must preventive action does not replace the current national and
do all they can to reduce the negative international regulations regarding anti-doping campaigns but
impact linked to the running of their rac- aims to strengthen the medical supervision set up by the event organiza-
es. They make a commitment by sharing tion, in accordance to their safety-health-assistance programme. These
information and making efforts to edu- measures are managed jointly by the International Trail Running Associa-
cate in order to contribute to the general tion (ITRA), the Ultra-Trail World Tour (UTWT) and the event organization.
awareness of the natural environment’s This preventive action will be implemented by a medical commission,
fragility. consisting of doctors, which can take advice from experts as it considers
Each organiser will identify the environ- appropriate and which will be able to express a consultative opinion to
mental risks engendered by their event the event organization’s jury on the medical condition of participants.
and propose concrete actions to reduce
the risks to the minimum. They will Each participant agrees to:
encourage the use of public transport
or car-sharing and limit, as much as they 1. Declare to the medical commission the following information:
can, the use of other motorised equip-
ment. • Any medical history and/or pathology which may increase the risks
Each runner makes a commitment to during vigorous exercise;
adopt the most relevant behaviour to • The use of any medicine;
minimize his or her impact on the terrain • The request or procurement of any Therapeutic Use Exemption
through which he or she passes. (TUE) for any medicine or substance which is proscribed.
Together, the members of the trail-run- The declaration of this information to the medical commission must only
ning community act as ambassadors be done through the health space that each participant can create for
for the promotion and conservation of free on the ITRA website: www.itra.run.
natural environments.
The medical information declared is accessible only to the medical com-
SOLIDARITY mission and medical staff of the safety-health-assistance programme set
Solidarity is a value that is practised and up by the event organization.
shared by the inhabitants at the heart of
natural regions, which can become hos- 2. Provide any urinary, blood, hair and/or saliva samples and analyzes
tile, and consequently they need to help requested by the medical commission, provided that the costs involved in
each other to progress better together achieving these samples and analyzes are the direct responsibility of the
or simply to survive. In the name of the event organization.
principle of solidarity, each player in the
field of trail-running is asked to prioritise 3. To answer any reasonable request from the medical commission so
going to the aid of anybody in danger as to decide upon their capacity, or not, to participate in the race, it being
or difficulty wherever they are and in understood that the medical commission can propose to the event organ-
whatever circumstance. ization, that the participant be excluded from the race for health reasons.
In a more global manner, the participants Any unreasonable failure, refusal or provision of erroneous information
and players in the trail-running field often from a participant related to the health policy may result in disqualifica-
show solidarity by making a commitment tion from the event.
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societal causes or by helping the under- OPEN YOUR FREE HEALTH SPACE ACCOUNT AT
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and sustainable development; numerous
participants “run for a cause” to support
the projects of their choice.
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THE HEART-SHAPED PENINSULA REACHING DEEP INTO THE CLEAR BLUE WATERS OF THE ADRIATIC SEA IS A HIDDEN
GARDEN OF BEAUTY WHICH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE SUNNY AND WARM MEDITERRANEAN
Come and travel through it without hesi- land in which even the greatest diversities
tation, and the holiday of your dreams will live in peace and harmony, taking pride in
become reality. Multicultural and hospitable, their openness.
this is an area where wide-ranging diversities
have come together to form a happy union. Istria truly is ‘terra magica’; blessed with un-
spoiled nature, the crown jewel of which are
Istria’s crystal clear sea, clean shores and the Brijuni islands, one of the most beautiful
ports, its lively fishing boats and teeming archipelagos in the Mediterranean with rare
narrow stone streets exude the true charm plant and animal species. This is a land whose
of the Mediterranean. Small, picturesque long and rich history can be read literally from
medieval towns perched on the peaks of its dinosaur footprints.
hills emanate the peace and gentleness of
landscapes that irresistibly evoke the most Fortified by the northerly bora and invigor-
beautiful parts of Tuscany or Provence. ated by the mistral, fragrance imbued with
Spanish broom, sage and lavender, drowsy
Whereas the coastlines of Pula, Rovinj, Vrsar, from stone pines, thyme and immortelle, with
Porec, Novigrad or Umag bring to mind herit- a climate that makes for a five month long
age and antiquity and conjure up images of swimming season, Istria is indeed the ideal
Venice, in the central part of Istria the spirit tourist destination.
of Central Europe is instantly discernible. In
other words, Istria offers more than just the Of course, don’t forget to taste Istria! From
sea, sunbathed shores, romantic coves and delicacies of the sea to delectable truffles,
tiny ports! She beckons you to follow the the liquid gold of the local Malvasia, the ar-
fairyland paths leading to the small medieval omatic Muscat of Momjan, or the ruby-red
towns crowning her hilly landscape. Climb up Teran that once fortified Casanova himself,
to any one of them. Be it Motovun, Grožnjan, your palate will combine these divine pleas-
Završje, Oprtalj or, indeed, the smallest town ures into a fusion of unforgettable Istrian
in the world, Hum. A walk through their nar- experiences. So, rather than dreaming of the
row, stone-paved streets will become a mag- holiday of your life - wake up in Istria! Step
ical journey through a history that is quite into this vibrant hub of civilisations whose
unique. Follow that special path, from the cultural arboretum has been jealously nur-
massive town gate to a bench on the town tured since the times of the Histri, the Celts
loggia, and then on to the church on the main and the Romans, through the Slavonic peo-
square and the bell tower, a view from which ples and the Venetians, all the way to the
Istria will, for a brief moment, shine forth from Austro-Hungarian Empire, and you will soon
a different panorama. Although they seem to learn why Istria is so special.
be very similar, each of these tiny medieval
towns is a quite individual entity. To begin, remember the Legend of the Argo-
nauts. In vain pursuit of Jason and the stolen
So, be curious! Peek into doorways, discover Golden Fleece, having arrived to the shores
the coats of arms, enter churches and find of Istria, the people of Colchis decided not to
rest in the cool and quietude of the chapels. return to their home. There is something in
Here, you will come to understand the popu- her magic, like in no other place in the Med-
lar legends about diligent fairies who spend iterranean. Here you will find a town which,
the nights building and rebuilding the walls, just like Rome, lies on seven hills and boasts
and also about ‘štrigas’ - bad witches who a famous amphitheatre. On one of those hills,
are always stirring up trouble. If you should a weary Hungarian king felt the desire to ex-
meet anybody in your wanderings, feel free change his resplendent robes for the modest
to stop and ask them whatever you wish. The robe of a monk, and die in a state of sancti-
people here are kindly and hospitable, and ty, while the immortal Dante, inspired by the
they will gladly tell you the story of Istria, a view from a panoramic viewpoint, wrote the
verses of his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy.
The name of this town is Pula, Istria’s largest ur-
ban centre. It is the beating heart of the penin-
sula, with 3000 years of history behind it and a
unique place in the Mediterranean. Pula boasts a
diverse, impressive cultural heritage. Just like the
peninsula upon which it rose, it is not without
reason that it carries a feminine name. Modest
but fascinating, Pula and Istria have long been
known as enchantresses with a hundred faces,
faces that have been seducing visitors for thou-
sands of years. Whoever strays once into their in-
visible web, and experiences but a morsel of the
joy they can give, always wishes to return again,
and again!
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ISTRIAN
CUISINE AND WINES
In Mediterranean, but also wider European re- the value and potential of this extremely acteristics of ancient building traditions and
lations, Istria is branded as the area of wines, fertile red Istrian soil and a high quality base they now provide visitors with superior com-
olives and truffles, superior gastronomy, de- for development of contemporary agriculture fort while offering authentic food, faithfully
veloped wine culture, authentic model of ag- was soon developed. Focusing mainly on olive reflecting the identity of this region and its
ritourism and traditionally successful coastal production and wine growing, it led the revival rich gastronomic heritage.
tourism in towns such as Pula, Rovinj, Porec, of the gastronomic and oenological scene.
Umag, Novigrad and many smaller places. The gastronomy was developed on the foun-
How did Istria transform into a region of very Small family-run wine cellars and taverns re- dations of centuries-old tradition, modernised
attractive living and a growing economy, re- vitalised traditional recipes, and the Motovun with new recipes and imaginative combina-
cently becoming populated not only by peo- Forest with its Mirna River and black and tions featuring both Mediterranean and Cen-
ple from other parts of Croatia, but a growing white truffles became one of the most vis- tral European cuisines.
number of foreigners, too? ited and famous forests in Europe. The elite
gastronomic offer now includes seasonal Istrian olive oils win most prizes in all im-
It turned its least populated and somewhat specialities: meat of boškarin, indigenous Is- portant world festivals and competitions,
forgotten, and green countryside of Istria, trian cattle weighing up to one ton, and wild while Istrian wines receive high marks from
into its strongest and most go-ahead natural asparagus. Country farms and restaurants of- world-renowned wine experts and critics in
resource. The essence of the development fer Istrian proscuitto of extraordinary quality, respected professional wine journals. Wine
philosophy of this region and Istria’s future home- made sheep and goat cheese, home- and olive trails give impressive insights into
is based on it. The initiators of the strategic grown eggs, home-made pasta, traditional the regional wealth, while festivals (such as
development of Istria were the first to realise pickled foods, honey, vegetables grown in Vinistra in Porec, Open Days for visitors all
that the inner part of this peninsula repre- village gardens, various venison dishes, pork over Istria and Days of Olive Oils in Vodnjan)
sents the hidden treasure yet to be discov- cutlets (ombolo or zarebnjak) and sausages give a strong incentive for faster and more
ered. They figured out that the successful with pickled cabbage, žgvacet (stew or mous- quality development of wine-growing, wine
development of coastal tourism will largely saka) with gnocchi, veal prepared under cripn- production and olive growing. Malvasia be-
depend on reviving the neglected parts of ja (steel or clay dish), Istrian red wine soup came a wine trade mark of Istria, recognised in
Central Istria. with olive oil, salt, pepper and toasted bread, a wider region. New generations of viticultur-
crabs from the Pula local waters served with ists and winegrowers systematically improve
Many old olive groves and vineyards were salad, sweet ravioli à la Labin, tea cakes, etc. the quality offering of this important Istrian
restored. Large areas of deserted land were brand.
planted with young olives and vines, fruits Istrian estates (stancije) were reconstructed,
and vegetables. The inhabitants recognised preserving the authentic architectural char-
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Istrian gastronomy offers a wide palette of the The most popular of them are the Giannino,
most diverse delicacies; from fuži with truf- San Rocco, Monte, Milan, Blu, Pepenero, Mor-
fles (home-made Istrian pasta), venison and gan, Batelina and Vodnjanka.
boškarin with pljukanci (home-made Istrian
type of gnocchi), asparagus fritaje (a type of By many of its geographical features, Istria will
omelette), pasta, proscuitto smoked and dried remind you of Provence or Tuscany. Culture in
in the original Istrian manner, bacon and other the revived Istrian towns, such as Motovun,
meat products, to sea specialities; fish, crabs Grožnjan, Buzet, Grimalda and Svetvincenat,
and shells from the Lim Channel. Extraordinary contributed to the popularisation of Istria as
biodiversities, mountain ranges from Ucka to an unmissable cultural destination. The shows
the Mirna River valley and the coastal belt all at the Ulysses Theatre in Brijuni, film festi-
packed into the relatively small Istrian territo- vals in Pula and Motovun, summer concerts
ry. This is an inexhaustible source for the cre- in Grožnjan and the Amphitheatre in Pula are
ation of an imaginative gastronomic and wine internationally recognised cultural events, po-
offering. The former flight of the population sitioning Istria on the cultural map of Europe.
from the countryside turned into an emigra-
tion exodus, has now changed into a mass However, the majority of visitors are delight-
and ongoing return. First-class olive-growers, ed with Istria because of its wine, olives and
wine makers, winegrowers, oenologists and truffles – its brand-making features. The Is-
caterers, are becoming valued entrepreneurs. trian gastronomy, with its brave mix of the
Small family-owned hotels win the highest traditional and avant-garde, offers its guests
awards in the hotel industry category on a memorable specialities, allied with wines of
regular basis. Refurbished estates are being the Istrian climate, affirmed and recognised
equipped for the highest standard of tourism. in the international wine arena. These are the
Shells, limpets and fish are surely the primary
The white truffle (Tuber magnatum), found reasons for touring Istria with plentiful gastro-
choices in Istria, for they are full of minerals.
in the Motovun Forest, entered the Guinness nomic and oenological curiosity, armed with
Exotic taste and an extravagance of truffles
Book of World Records, as a rarity, being the sufficient patience to discover new and so
are a temptation for all those ready for a gas-
largest, precious tuber ever found in the World far unknown pleasures in the hidden corners
tronomic adventure.
(1.31 kg). Goat cheeses from the Kumparicka of this beautiful, promised land, and to satisfy
estate stand shoulder to shoulder with world the highest hedonistic
A strong point in the gastronomy of Istria is
renowned cheese products. Oysters and mus- criteria.
made by olive oil, which presents a perfect
sels from the Lim Channel will impress discern-
choice for energy and good health.
ing gourmets. If we combine the Istrian gas- HEALTH
tronomic and oenological features with the
WINES
beauty of the almost untouched countryside Istria is a Croatian region, surrounded by the
of the peninsula, its coast and islands, and in sea, thus its cuisine is mostly based on the
Istria is the largest peninsula in Croatia and its
particular, the Briuni National Park and Ucka fruits of the sea. Change of seasons and the
most western winegrowing region. Its geo-
Park of Nature, it becomes obvious that Istria Mediterranean climate, as well as the condi-
graphic position is excellent, and is
presents one of the most attractive European tions at sea, dictate the type of seafood to
almost fully surrounded by the sea. It has a
regions. It moves away from the idea of ter- be chosen at a given time. Plenty of fresh fish
mild Mediteranean climate, with significant
ra incognita, coming closer to being a land of and famous shrimps are available for most of
continental influences. This area is also very
truffles, wines, olives and helpful, warm hosts, the year and they are a perfect choice for a
interesting and diverse from the geopolitical
who will proudly offer the wealth of the Istri- healthy heart, particularly the Omega 3 fatty
view; it is situated within three states, be-
an soil and traditional heritage to their guests. acids, obtained from seafood which protect
tween the east and the west, in touch with
On the other hand, Istrian restaurants, most of the heart and vascular system.
many different peoples and on a crossroads of
which preserved the romantic atmosphere of
different cultures. Its rich and turbulent histo-
the old taverns, compete in the quality and di- Zinc (Zn), the mineral found amply in seafood,
ry, Istria nowadays uses to its advantage – it
versity of their offer. Some of them match the is of vital importance for the immune system.
is a multi-cultural environment, open and pro-
high achievements of the European catering The amount of zinc in the body is related to
gressive in many segments of human life and
industry. vitality and replacement of lost energy; revi-
work.
talisation.
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All of that had its impact on the develop- significantly contribute to the fullness of Is-
ment of vineyards and wine-growing, the trian wine’s nose and taste.
history of which dates far into ancient times.
It is thought that the first vine was brought ISTRIAN VARIETIES AND THEIR WINE
by the Greek colonists, several centuries be-
fore Christ. Istrian viticulture was developing Until the middle of the last century, red varie-
through the centuries and its peak occurred ties prevailed in Istria. Today, the leading vari-
at the end of the 19th century, together with ety in the assortment is the Istrian Malvasia,
other parts of Croatia, before the appear- a white variety dominant in all winegrowing
ance of the vine-pest. Today, Istria is one of fields. It belongs to the large group of malm-
the most important Croatian winegrowing seys, with some fifteen varieties of differ-
areas. Wine is not only an important agricul- ent characteristics. They are found all over
tural product, but also an integral part of the the Mediterranean, and their common name
tourist offer. As proof of this, everyone who often relates them to Greece, i.e. its historic
comes to Istria by car can see; after passing port of Monemvasia in the Peloponnesus. Still,
the 5 km long tunnel through the Ucka Moun- all the research indicates that this particular
tain, one of the first signs: Istria – the land of malvasia is unique and it is most probably the
good wine. indigenous Istrian variety. It has been grown
in Istria for centuries, and its sudden rise hap-
WINE-GROWING FIELDS AND PRODUC- pened after WW II, with the increase of inter-
TION est in white wines. It is a polyvalent variety,
CONDITIONS used for production of all types of wine, from
sparkling to soft, dessert wines. The quality
Istrian vineyards are situated in three wine- of the wine strongly depends on the growing
growing areas – western, central and eastern circumstances, and particularly the quality of
Istria. The whole peninsula is characterised the soil. The best varieties of malvasia come
by vast differences in its landscape – its from high terrains and soft, flysch grounds.
vineyards are situated at all altitudes, from We find it in all quality categories – from ta-
sealevel to 400 m above the sea. Climate is ble to supreme wines. Nonetheless, the vast
also diverse. The average annual temperature majority of malvasia comes from dry wines
in Porec and Pula is high (13 – 14 °C), with a from ordinary picking, with a discrete, pleas-
moderate amount of rainfall (of about 850 ant type of aroma, which reminds us of the lo-
mm/year). Central Istria experiences a more cust flower, and is of good constitution with a
significant influence from the continental cli- full, balanced taste. It represents the basis of
mate and production and is the base wine for almost all
Istrian wine makers.
thus, the average annual temperature in Pazin
is just above 11 °C, with a significantly higher Chardonnay, white and grey Pinot are world-
amount of rainfall (>1000 mm/year). But, be- known varieties, with excellent results in Is-
sides these large differences in environmen- tria. The specific climate of Istria has a favour-
tal conditions, the most significant and no- able impact on the characteristics of the wine,
table difference is in the soil particularly and and they mature into wine of full and medium
obviously its colour. Istria is thus often divided strength, but aromatic with a balanced taste.
into the Red (red soil, terra rossa), and White The same qualities can be noted with white
(flysch soil, terre biance). It is the diversity of sauvignon. This environment provides for its
the environmental conditions that leads to flavour to be fully expressed. In comparison to
the high number of grape varieties being suc- the colder parts of the continent, where sau-
cessfully grown in this area. Istria is a specific vignon varieties are lighter, with an intensive
region where we find an equal distribution flowery flavour, the wine here is fuller and the
of continental and Mediterranean varieties. bouquet is more complex. The white Muscat
Many of them achieve supreme results and wine holds a specific place within the assort-
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ment. It is usually found here under the name research has discarded this hypothesis, and lately with their malvasias. There are also the
Muscat Momjanski (named after the area in has established that this variety is identical Pilato, Degrassi, Arman and a dozen other less
which it is found, Momjanština). In particular, to Frankovka (a dark-skinned variety), i.e. the known, but perceptive wine makers.
Momjan, a picturesque place in Western Istria, Blaufrankisch or Lemberger variety. It gives
has a tradition of cultivating this particular good, red wine, of moderate fullness and col- The largest producers are the Agrolaguna and
variety, and is known for production of some our, very appropriate for everyday use with Istravino. They offer many varieties of wine
of the best Croatian dessert wines. many Istrian traditional dishes. The Muscat of moderate price and good and excellent
Ruža of Porec is a local synonym for a more quality (particularly Merlot and Cabernet Sau-
These are usually much flavoured, semisweet famous Austrian Rosenmuskateller or the vignon of the Agrolaguna, and Teran Dajla of
or sweet wines, produced from regular picking Italian Moscato Rosa, an old variety of rather the Istravino). It is important to mention also
or some traditional procedures typical of the particular features; it gives excellent, mostly the wine maker Roxanich and Franco Arman,
production of dessert wines. In this way, the dessert wine, whose bouquet reminds us of whose wines have recently been positioned
grapes are usually left on the vine to become roses. The wines are semi-sweet or sweet, of among the best Istrian teran wines. Some
over ripe, possibly until the end of October very intensive bouquet, moderately colour- of the best Croatian sparkling wines are pro-
or November, or are additionally dried after ed and of full taste, balanced and with very duced in Istria, under the name of Misal, where
picking. Teran (or Terrano) is the leading red long ending. Besides the varieties mentioned we find several sparkling wines produced in a
variety in Istria. It gives usually well coloured, above, which form the majority in the vine- traditional procedure of bottle fermentation.
aromatic wine, pleasant and fresh, with a tart yards of Istria, we can also mention draganela, Besides the usual varieties of chardonnay and
taste. The best Teran wine is produced in cen- brajdenica, opacevina, dolcin, duranija, surina red pinot, produced in the traditional, cham-
tral Istria, around Motovun. In good years, and and some other varieties, which are today al- pagne method, the native Istrian varieties are
with moderate vinification, these wines are most forgotten. They are not used separately, also being vinificated, making those wines
among the best this variety can give. Refosk but as part of a mixed, mostly old plantations. rather specific and interesting.
(refosco) is a type of variety close to Teran, We consider them the native varieties and
and was therefore considered for that wine measures have been taken lately to revitalise The Association of Vine and Wine Growers,
for a long time. Still, they differ. Refosk is less them. Vinistra, is largely responsible for the develop-
prominent, but gives wine of similar charac- ment of vine-growing and wine making in Is-
teristics and is also considered a native varie- PRINCIPAL PRODUCERS tria. They organise regular exhibitions of wine,
ty and a trade mark of red Istrian wines. Vinistra, (at the beginning of May) and the
According to many indicators, Istria is one of international competition, The World of Mal-
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and the leading Croatian wine-growing regions. vasia, which is a sort of a world championship
Merlot are world-known varieties, and they The number of producers is on the rise, and of wine produced from different malvasias.
are widespread in Istria where they achieve the areas covered with grape-vines are ex- They have initiated the programme Malvasia
excellent results and are used on their own or panding. Most of them are located in western IQ, the system for awarding a specific marking
as a cuvée. They are grown all over the pen- Istria and the majority are small wine cellars, IQ (Istrian Quality) to the best alvasias. In this
insula, but the best vineyards are found in the companies and family farms. During the 90s way, they promote and raise the quality of the
western, warmer part, close to the sea. The of the last century, a new Istrian wave started most important Istrian wine.
largest plantations are around Porec. Their from here. A few young producers started pro-
wines are full, medium strong, well coloured duction in a new, modern way and have quick-
and with a discrete, distinctive flavour. Red ly risen to the Croatian peak. They are suc-
Pinot is less well represented, but it gives cessful on the world markets today and their
good wines. They are fuller and of better col- products are often given excellent marks and
our than those from inland. It gives the best receive awards. Among them, distinguished
results in the production of Istrian sparkling are the Matoševic (with famous, recognised
wines, together with Chardonnay and Istrian malvasia Alba and Alba barrique, Grimalda, ex-
malmsey. Hrvatica (a woman of Croatia) is a cellent Cuvée Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Is-
less represented variety. It is considered an trian malvasia) and Kozlovic (with Santa Lucia,
indigenous variety, gives a good crop and its from the location of the same name, is one of
wine is in the middle quality range. Borgonja the most sought after malvasias, and semi-
is another variety considered as autochtho- sweet Momjanski Muscat in the category of
nous, although, for a while, it was thought to dessert wines), but also Coronica and Trapan,
be identical to the French Gamay. Still, genetic who have been attracting world attention
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