IU-100K

2022 İstanbul Ultra Trail Results

İU-100K

From the northern forests’ green to shores of Black Sea… A hundred km long ULTRA adventure! Get ready for the first 100K ultra trail race of Istanbul!

RACE COURSE

Total cut-off time for 100K is 20 hours. There will be checkpoints in every 10 km in average. Entire race course will be marked in every 50-100 m for both day and night.

Participants may deliver their desired bag to be kept in the DropBag CP in order to use it during the race. The DROPBAG area will be in CP5 (in 48 km).
Runners are allowed to use their bags only 1 time in the race.

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RACE PROGRAM

RACE RULES

Important Information:
Due to Covid-19 process, the organization will apply the rules in line with the announced recommendations for measures and practices by the Ministry of Health and the Athletics Federation (Athletics Federation of Turkey’s special contests manual). Depending on the pandemic process, the rules can be updated and changed. All rule updates will be posted on the event’s official "Race Rules" page. The participants are obliged to follow these rules regularly until the race day.

- The participation quota is limited with 500 runners.
- All starts will be given sequentially and intermittently, to minimize social contact. The time of the athletes will be measured starting from the moment the electronic chip measurement system is passed.
- Participants will be provided with food supplements, drinking water and hot water at designated checkpoints. Social distance rules will apply at control points. Necessary measures will be taken by the organization, with a maximum of 3 people at a checkpoint.
- Runners can commit their precious belongings and other belongings to staff before the race. These will be returned at the end of the race. In line with the Covid-19 precautions, there will be no contact with the bags delivered except for the runners, including the organization teams. Participants will receive their belongings by showing their tickets from the specially reserved area. The responsibility of the equipment that will be carried in the backpacks during the race belongs to the runner.
- Course must be completed in designated periods and conditions. Otherwise the race will not be coounted as completed.
- Competitors must be minimum 18 years old.
- For participants under the age of 18, parents must fill out a waiver form.
- The course comprises check points. Each competitor is obliged to reach passing through the check points. If the competitor fails to pass through any check point will be disqualified.
- Each check point will be closed after a period which will be announced beforehand. Competitors who fail to reach the check point within this period will be disqualified. The timing of these periods is flexible due to race conditions and may be changed by the race director.
- Participants will receive water and food (snacks) support at the checkpoints.
- All competitors are obliged to take and consume water. In case a competitor gets transfusion due to dehydration he/she gets time penalty of 2 hours for the first transfusion and 4 hours for the second. In case of a third transfusion, competitor is disqualified.
- For 100K runners, there will be 1 CP dedicated for DROP BAG area. Runners may use the bags that they will deliver beforehand in this CP.
- Differing across categories, competitors are obliged to carry the respective mandatory equipment of their categories in their backpacks. Competitors who fail to present mandatory equipment during the race are subject to disqualification. Organization staff and the referees hold the right to equipment and backpack check anytime during the race.
- Using any means of transportation (motor vehicle, bicycle, horse, donkey, mule carriage etc.) regardless of duration and distance results in disqualification.
- Competitors dropping litter anywhere out of main event area and specific points at check points are penalized with 2 hours time penalty for the first time and if repeated with disqualification.
- Continuously disturbing other competitors may lead to disqualification. The race director holds the right to decide in such situation
- There is a contingent for each category. If the contigent is filled for a category, priority belongs to registered (who completed the payment) participant.
- Cancellation and Refund policies are stated in the “Participation Fee” section.
- Registrations close on 19 April 2022. Switching between categories is not possible after registration closes.
- All categories -EXCEPT 15K
- must present their health report indicating that there is no obstacle to compete in the race. Kindly send your report’s copy to info@uzunteap.com and bring the original report to the event area.
→ Click here to download the health report.
- The race requires high level physical and mental endurance. Thus the competitors must be well prepared. Each registrant signs a consent letter before the race.
- There will only be general men and general women classifications in 15K category. No age classification will be made in IU-15K.

The classification for 30K / 60K / 100K categories will be as follows:
* General (Men & Women)
* Women / Men Age < 40 (BD: 1983-2004)
* Women / Men Age 40 – 49 (BD: 1982-1973)
* Women / Men > 50 (BD: 1972 and before)

- Scores for each competitor is assigned by adding the the time penalties (if there are) to total time in all stages. In case of objections records of the organizers will be taken as a basis. Arrival times to each check points will also be recorded.
- Professional rescue and health teams will be present during the race at all times. Main medical services will be given at the main camp and basic health services will be provided at the check points. The medical team will be on the course during the race. Medicals hold the right to disqualify a competitor in case there is a health issue. Yet it is preferred by the organizers that the competitor finishes the race.
- The race director is responsible of the race course and management during the race. The map of the race course will be delivered to competitors before the race. The race course is can be changed by the race director due to weather conditions or other reasons. Check point and start/finish locations can again be changed by the race director. Race director briefs the competitors about the course before the race.
- Competitors can commit their precious belongings and other belongings to staff before the race. These will be refunded at the end of the race. The responsibility of the equipment that will be carried in the backpacks during the race belongs to the competitor.
- Competitors may get sponsors. They are allowed to wear sponsor logo on their chests or backpacks as long as they don't cover the race number. Visibility of sponsor logos apart from these two locations is decided by the organization committee.
- Competitors may discontinue the race at any point. The organization staff must be acknowledged and the document for discontinuation must be signed.
- No refunds will be paid in case of absence of the mandatory equipment or breaking any of the rules above and in case of disqualification by the referee decision.
- No Money reward will be given. Ranking athletes will receive trophy and the medal.
- All registered runners are responsible for collecting their race kits before the race. No kits will be delivered after the race.
- All registered runners are deemed to have accepted all of the race rules.

Disqualification:
Following situations will be resulted in disqualification.

• Not complying with the social distance and health rules specified by the organization before and during the race
• Not passing by the checkpoints.
• Littering in the racecourse (except the checkpoints)
• Shortcuts
• Not carrying the bib number and the chip system properly
• Refusing the health check or mandatory equipment check by the organizer
• Not carrying the mandatory equipment during the race.
All registered runners are deemed to have accepted all of the race rules.

PRIZES & CLASSIFICATION

- There will not be any Money prize in the race.
- All finishers receive a special race finisher medal.
- Runners who are ranked, will receive the trophy and special gifts from the organizer.
- There will only be general men and general women classifications in 15K category. No age classification will be made in IU-15K.
The classification for 30K / 60K / 100K categories will be as follows:
* General (Men & Women)
* Women / Men Age < 40 (BD: 1983-2004)
* Women / Men Age 40 – 49 (BD: 1982-1973)
* Women / Men > 50 (BD: 1972 and before)

ENTRY & FEES

Refund Policies
• Cancellation made before 15.01.2022 - 30.01.2022 will incur a 20% charge.
• Cancellation made between 01.02.2022 - 30.03.2022 will incur a 30% charge.
• No REFUND will be made for the cancellation made after 01.04.2022.

Important points about Registration:
• Registration to the organization is deemed to have been made by payment of the participation fee of the relevant category.
• Registration is only completed after the payment is made.
• Participants are supposed to deliver their health report (For categories over 20 km)• Participants have to present the mandatory equipment in order to collect the bib numbers.
• Registration fees or chest numbers cannot be transferred to another athlete.
• If it is desired to make changes in the categories after the final registration,*A fee with a lower participation fee will not be charged for a pass.*A charge difference is added to a categorization with a higher participation fee.Changes / transitions between categories cannot be performed after the registration is closed.

Services Included in Participancy Fee:
- Minimum 70% alcohol-based disinfectant
- Minimum 5 medical masks
- Pen
- Health Report
- Mobile phone
- Whistle
- Mirror or reflective
- Lighter
- At least 1 liter of water bottle
- Cup (There will NOT be plastic cups at the checkpoints and NO water will be given in plastic water bottles.)
- Backpack to carry mandatory equipments
- Emergency blanket
- Head lamp and spare batteries
- Plaster / Bandage

Registered Participants

100K Registered Participants (0)

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Mandatory Equipment for 100K:
- Mobile phone
- Whistle
- Mirror or reflective
- Lighter
- At least 1 liter of water bottle
- Cup (There will NOT be plastic cups at the checkpoints and NO water will be given in plastic water bottles.)
- Backpack to carry mandatory equipments
- Emergency blanket
- Head lamp and spare batteries
- Plaster / Bandage

TRANSPORTATION

The district is 1 km. away from Taşdelen center which can be reached via Üsküdar-ŞİLE TEM highway. Public transport is also available to Taşdelen center. 
There will be 2 shuttles before the race. Shuttle forms will be anounced before the race, in this page.

Shuttle Departure Point: Kadıköy, in front of Haldun Taner Stage 
IMPORTANT: Only the participants who filled the form below will be able to use the shuttle service.
https://forms.gle/j9549ztrJLARGQD69

Public transport:  Athletes can take 'Alemdağ-Taşdelen' public bus line from Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Mecidiyeköy, Topkapı, Beşiktaş or Ümraniye and get off at Taşdelen central bus stop. Passing Kardiyum Shopping Center, they can follow the 'Taşdelen Mesire Yeri' sign and turn left. Taşdelen Mesire Yeri (recreational area) is 500 m. from the sign.
Private transport:  Athletes coming from European side via 1st or 2nd bridge can take the Çekmeköy-ŞİLE exit, follow the ŞİLE highway and reach Taşdelen entrance. Before taking the underground tunnel after the 'Sancaktepe-Sarıgazi-Taşdelen' sign, athletes should take the side road on the right and turn left on the roundabout over the tunnel to reach TAŞDELEN city center. Straight ahead is Kardiyum Shopping Center on the left side of the road. Passing the shopping center, they can follow the 'TaşdelenMesireYeri' sign and turn left. Taşdelen Mesire Yeri (recreational area) is 500 m. from the sign.

The entrance fee is charged by Taşdelen Recreation Area, regardless of the organization. The price differs in terms of vehicle and pedestrian entry.

For personal transportation:
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TIPS & SUGGESTIONS

From training routines to diet, helpful tips for preperation and race time.

- Hot weather and the long course should be taken in to consideration for the course comprises sharp descents and ascents, rough and varying terrains. Running all through the course might be hard. A fast walk may be required at some places. Running/walking ratio varies according to the performance of the competitor. Therefore:
*To succeed in an ultra marathon, the most important factor after endurance and fitness is a balanced diet. The balance and strategy of your diet during the race is as important as your physical stamina.
*It is best to exercise for the long stages. It is advised to change between running and walking during these exercises.
*Running/walking with a backpack imposes burden on different muscle groups. Therefore, it is best to do some parts of the exercises with a backpack, preferably with the same backpack to be used in the race and with the same weight. You may also want to exercise with the shoes you will use during the race.
- It is important to get accustomed to long exercises especially for the ultra marathon category. Your body should be fit for supporting at least an 8 hours walk with minimum breaks before the race.
- It can be useful to exercise in hot weather if possible.
- Exercise on a rough terrain. This way the muscles and tendons around ankles and knees will get stronger and injuries will be avoided.
- Exercise upslope and down. This way you will strengthen different muscle groups.
- It is important to strengthen waist and back muscles especially for carrying the backpack.

Advise for equipment:
Shoes 
Running and trekking shoes are advised. It is better to wear 1-2 size bigger shoes in case of swelling and bandage. The soles of the shoes shouldn't be too much soft for the running will take place at some sharp and rough rocky terrain. New shoes are not advised precisely. It is advised to exercise with the same shoes you will wear at the race. 

Batons
Batons are helpful at steep ascents and descents. They take the heavy load from feet and add support from the arms. They are strongly suggested in such course. 

Hats and Bandanas
Because of the high intensity of sun light during the marathon, hats or bandanas are absolutely necessary. Brimmed hats are advised for protecting the back of the neck. 

Sun glasses
Sunglasses are a must. It would be very difficult to complete this marathon without them. 

Sun screens
High protective factor sun screens are an absolute necessity due to high level of UV rays. 

Food
- Food / nutritional supplements that are preferably intended to be consumed during running will be supplied by the runners and can be carried in backpacks. 
- ‘FeedZones’ will be arranged on the race course by the event. 
- It is important to pay attention to salt intake. It is recommended to consume plenty of salt and / or take salt tablets during the race.
 
Water Containers and Hydration Systems
Enough water will be provided at the check points. It would be more effective to consume water at intervals. For this reason, water tanks can be preferred for hands free movement.

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