RACE MANUAL 30.8. - 1.9.2019 2 Dear Athletes, Content Fans of Sport, Mountains JÁNOŠÍK in Brief

RACE MANUAL 30.8. - 1.9.2019 2 Dear athletes, Content fans of sport, mountains JÁNOŠÍK in brief ...... 6 and adventure, Race rules ...... 8

Friday 30-th August 2019 There are people always seeking ways to stand out of everyday routine. Slovak 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration national hero Juraj JÁNOŠÍK was one of them, he became a legend. We are bringing and hand-out of the baggage for the finish...... 11 now the opportunity to become legends to those of you who love xtreme triath- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Official opening and course presentation ...... 11 lons. You can become JÁNOŠÍK by completing a difficult and technical course of 12:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Individual transport to the Start - Námestovo ...... 12 226 km with elevation of 5800 m. Saturday 31-st August 2019 Transition 1 ...... 14 JÁNOŠÍK Slovak Xtreme Triathlon is brought to you by the organizers of the Orava- Transition 2 ...... 16 man Tour (Goralman, Oravaman, JÁNOŠÍK – Slovak Xtreme Triathlon). Run: Terchová – Chleb – Vrátna...... 17 The race is a proud member of the Xtri World Tour – unique family of xtreme triath- Sunday 1-st September 2019 alons around the world. Our race follows the philosophy and values of the xtreme Finisher and Supporter T-shirts ceremony ...... 19 triathlons, created by the one and only, Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. JÁNOŠÍK is an Technical information ...... 19 unforgettable experience. Important links ...... 20 Emergency contacts ...... 20 Please read this race manual properly and prepare well for this unique adventure. JÁNOŠÍK is a very hard race, where concentration, determination, humility, friend- Do not forget ship and mutual help is a must. Peter Paľa, race director

3 4 JÁNOŠÍK in brief

JÁNOŠÍK Slovak Xtreme Triathlon is a weekend-long event with family atmos- phere, professional organization and high-quality services.

It is unique due to: • The nature and the surroundings of the regions of Orava and Kysuce, Along with Goralman and taking place partially in a natural Oravaman it is a part of Oravaman reserve of Malá Fatra. Tour, trilogy of unique triathlons in • It is not an individual competition, mountains of north of Slovakia. It´s its completion would not be pos- organized by civic association – Sport sible without close cooperation of club ORAVAMAN, small group of close the athlete and his supporter. friends and their families • Start of the swimming is at midnight, half of the bike is done at night, JÁNOŠÍK is proud member run includes very technical paths. of the amazing Xtri World Tour.

In case of JÁNOŠÍK the winners are all those who complete the course successfully– they become finishers.

JÁNOŠÍK Slovak Xtreme Triathlon in 7 points 1. Race designed for experienced and 3. Race organized on non-commer- dedicated athletes that come phys- cial basis. icaly and mentaly well prepared. 4. Race possible to complete just with 2. Event respecting ecology, prepared the help of supporter that cares for in close harmony with nature and the athlete, moreover support dur- with a minimum of interference ing the whole marathon and a spe- into it, following the philosophy cific equipment is mandatory. of the Xtri World Tour. Event re- 5. Race where most athletes reach specting ecology, prepared in close the finish after dark. harmony with nature and with a 6. Event, where as a reward you will minimum of interference into it, get unique finisher and supporter following the philosophy of the T-shirts. Xtri World Tour. 5 6 Race rules

Athletes and supporters compete fairly, with respect to other competitors and with humility towards the nature. Any contamination of nature by the athlete or his supporter during the race is strictly prohibited. A real athlete knows how to behave in nature and in a national park. The competition is individual without drafting during the bike course. Assistance to the athlete is allowed just from his supporter. Every athlete is allowed to have one accompanying vehicle, which must be labelled with 2 stickers JÁNOŠÍK 2019 (in top right corner of the windscreen and on the back side of the car).

Supporter is obliged to: • Accompany the athlete from start to finish, including running the whole marathon • Be reachable by phone during the whole race. • Follow this manual and instructions of the organizer. • Be marked throughout the day (for cycling course with a name tag, a bracelet and on the running course by the bracelet). • Stay with the athlete, take care about the athlete and help him, from start to finish. • Must run whole marathon with athlete.

The supporter is allowed to enter the transi- tions areas, to handle the athlete’s gear and clothing. After the cycling part, the athlete will be joined by his supporter and they complete the running course together. The supporter will be granted a free ride by cable car from the finish to Vrátna valley and a subsequent transport to the Hotel Boboty along with the athlete.

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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration in Hotel Boboty in Terchová

Hotel Boboty, GPS: 49.236720, 19.050914 The registration is taking place on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Hotel Boboty in Terchová - www.hotelboboty.sk

9 9 Friday 30.8.2019 12:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Individual transport to the Start at Námestovo (Tercho- vá –Dolný Kubín – Oravský Podzámok – Námestovo 70 km / 90 minutes)

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. registration in Hotel Boboty in Terchová

Registration of the athlete and the supporter in person is obligatory.

EVERY ATHLETE WILL RECEIVE A STARTING PACKAGE WITH: • GPS tracker. • Starting number. • Sticker with race number for the bike course (to place under the saddle). • Swimming cap. • Safety buoy with emergency lights for swim (borrowed for swim) • 2 stickers for 1 supporting vehicle. • 2 bracelets (1 for athlete and 1 for supporter). • Name tag for the supporter (which allows him to enter the transition area). • Refreshment on the km 100 of cycling at the hotel Diery for athlete and supporter. • Refreshment in T2 on the run and in finish. Námestovo (Bridge) • Meal for athlete and supporter at the finish. • Tickets for the cable car from the finish to Vrátna valley and for the transport to the Hotel Boboty for both the athlete and the supporter. 11:00 p.m. – 11:50 p.m. – Transition 1 open Bike installation is possible with/by the supporter. The bike must be labeled with a sticker THE ENTRY FEE MOREOVER INCLUDES with the starting number under the saddle. By entering the T1 you will be borrowed a • „„Finisher“ T-shirt for the athlete that finishes the race. swimming buoy with 2 lights. Athlete will receive the GPS tracker at the entrance to T1. • „Supporter“ T-shirt for the supporter. • Snacks and coffe break on Friday during the registration. • Dinner for athlete and support at Hotel Boboty on Saturday. • Snack and coffe break on Sunday.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Hand-out of the baggage for the finish

The baggage has to be marked by a sticker “Cieľ/Finish” that you received at the registration. The finish is located at an altitude of 1490 m asl and competitors come to the finish between 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The weather in the moutains in autumn can change rapidly, so please don ́t underestimate it. Warm clothes for the finish are recommended.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Official opening and course presentation

The attendance to the course presentation is obligatory for both the athlete and the supporter as well. Supporter stays with athlete all day. We recomend to have another person as driver.

11 12 11:50 p.m. closure of T1 Saturday 31.8.2019 11:55 p.m. Entry to the water with attached buoys and alignment for the start. 00:00 - Start (midnight)

It is compulsory for all the athletes to swim with the emergency buoy attached. Each buoy is equipped with 2 lights, red light inside the buoy will be on during the whole swimming course. Another light in form a lightning stick shall be used just in case of emergency. By breaking the stick and waving the light will be activated and the athlete will be ap- proached by the rescue team. Swimming suit is compulsory for the swimming course, expected water temperature is between 16-19 °C. We suggest the use of neoprene cap and socks, googles with clear glass.

00:00 - 02:00 a.m. - Transition 1 (last chance to leave the T1 at 01:59)

The supporter can assist the athlete during the transition. After leaving of the T1 there shall be no equipment nor waste left, all the staff is carried by the supporter. The stop time for the T1 is 2:00, after this time no athlete will be allowed to continue in the race. Athlete must take the GPS tracker and carry it during the whole bike.

04:30 a.m. - 07:30 a.m. - Refreshment point at 100 km – parking of Hotel Diery in Terchová

This refreshment point is open for athletes and supporters. Hot drinks and snacks are served.

10:15 a.m. – Stop time for cycling course (last chance to leave T2 by 10:15 a.m.) The bike course is relatively easy and fast. There are total of 12 climbs, which are from 500 m to 4 km the longest one. The maximum slope is of 12%, in one climb there is a very short part with 17%. Trained and well prepared athletes can do the bike under 7 hours. Most of the bike takes part at dark. Bike part is 185 km long.

Refreshment point at 100 km – parking of Hotel Diery in Terchová 13 14 CYCLING: NÁMESTOVO – TERCHOVÁ Transition 2

Bike course mandatory equipment: T2 is located in Terchová village under the statue of JÁNOŠÍK. After coming to Terchová • TT bike or road bike (we recommend compact 50/34 crancks and cassette 12-28, good for the second time, athletes will turn on the left, direction Vrátna valley. 200 m after the wheels with durable tires) turn there is a big parking with the transition (next to market Coop Jednota). • Triathlon bikes are allowed, e-bikes are forbidden The last athlete will be allowed to leave the T2 area at 10:15 a.m. at latest. • Due to safety reasons during the night and on dark descents – athletes must ride care- fully at night, mostly in descent between Oravská Lesná and Zázrivá (few big holes on the road) • Helmet with white / clear glass (for good visibility at night) • Strong white light in the front and an intermittent red light on the back. • Reflective west or jacket worn during the night until 6:30 a.m. • Reflective strap above the left ankle.

Transition 2, GPS: 49.254393, 19.037794

The mayor part of the bike course is taking place during night. Expected sunrise: 6:00 a.m.

Important turns and junctions will be 6:00 a.m., at night, the supporting car can marked with reflective arrows. On the main drive 10 m behind the athlete on flat parts. points there will be light signalization and On climbs the car must wait at the top of also fire-workers navigating the athletes. the mountain and than at the bottom of the However the athlete and the supporting car climb. is responsible for the proper orientation – On the 100 km before entering the village we recommend to study well the race map. Terchová there will be a refreshment for Due to safety of the road traffic and also of the supporters and athletes at the parking other athletes, supporting car can meet ath- of Hotel Diery, which is also 25th km of the lete only on allowed official parking places, run (www.hoteldiery.sk). The statue of JÁNOŠÍK that will be presented at the race briefing. Supporting car can´t drive behind or I front of the athlete on climbs or downhill. Until 15 16 RUN: 42,2 KM / 3200 M

Run: Terchová – Malé Nocľahy – Hotel Diery – Veľký Rozsutec – Stoh - Chleb - Snilovské sedlo -

Refreshment at 25km behind Hotel Diery The following equipment is obligatory for the athlete and the supporter and must be checked at T2 before the run (supporter can carry the athletes equipment in his backpack): • GPS tracker (must be attached on athlete´s backpack after the bike) • 2 backpacks containing each: • 1 l. of liquids / person • 2 energy bars / person • Wind-proof jacket / person • Long sleeved shirt / person • Long pants / person • Cap or scarf (buff) / person Due to the safety of athletes and supportes there are two important stop-times: • Gloves / person • STOP - TIME: Hotel Diery (25 km): 2:30 a.m. • Headlamp + spare batteries / person • STOP - TIME: Medziholie (after Veľký Rozsutec) (34 km): 6:15 p.m. Mobile phone is mandatory for athlete and supporter. Mentioned mandatory clothing must be in the back pack, it is required and independent Running course of JÁNOŠÍK is a pure trail 34. km you will follow the red tourist path from the clothes athlete or supporter will wear while leaving the T2. marathon with spectacular views and de- on the ridge with red signs and also tall Use of poles is prohibited. manding climbs. It will take you through wooden poles (winter marks). The red tou- valleys with ladders and chains and to rist path will guide you to Stoh, where you Run course can be changed due to bad weather conditions, or if the safety of athletes and the peaks of Malá Fatra mountains. As the continue direction Puludňový Grúň, Steny, organizers requieres it. course follows paths for tourists it is neces- Chleb and Snilovské sedlo (finish). sary to be patient and avoid collisions with Permanent presence of the supporter with tourists. 10 km of the run can be considered the athlete during the whole running as flat, the rest is uphill and downhill with course is obligatory. Athletes are allowed to total elevation of 3200 m. The terrain is run with more people, friends. Finish gravel, clay, grass and stone also some mud As you will need both hand many times to Finish is situated at Snilovské sedlo, a mountain Boboty, or to the statue of JÁNOŠÍK (T2 area), is possible, 7 km is on asphalt road. Estimat- catch the rock or chain and the paths are saddle close to the upper station of cable lift every hour (from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m)., Vrátna – Chleb. There will be hot soup and drink At the hotel Boboty a buffet dinner will be ed time of the running course is between 6 very technical, poles are forbidden on the for athlete and support at the restaurant. served to the athlete and the supporter. If you to 10,5 h. run course. After the finish and refreshment the finisher and would like to buy more tickets for Saturday´s Running course will be marked, but it is the supporter will be brought by cable-lift from dinner, you can do so on Friday during the reg- necessary to study the track in advance and the finish down to Vrátna Valley (the bracelet of istration. You can also by discounted tickets for follow the instructions of the organizers. athlete and supporter will serve as a ticket for the cable-lift to finish for your family or friends, White tape with logo JÁNOŠÍK will mark the the cable-lift from the finish) and they will be also ond Friday. course. From last control in Medziholie at transferred by the organizers either to the hotel 17 18 Sunday 1.9.2019 Important links

10.00 a.m. – Final ceremony, awarding of Finisher and Supporter T-shirts, Hotel Boboty - Terchová (www.hotelboboty.sk) family photo (Hotel Boboty) • registration, • opening ceremony, All the athletes successful on Saturday will be awarded a finisher T-shirt of JÁNOŠÍK Slovak • dinner for athlete and supporter on Saturday, Xtreme Triathlon and so will receive also their supporters. After the ceremony a family pho- • recommended accomodation to will be taken. Thanks to our partner FOTOLAB, every athlete and supporter will receive a Finisher photo and Supporter photo. We recommend you to book accomodation directly at Hotel Boboty, which is the race On Sunday, during the finisher ceremony, there will be a raffle – 3 men and 1 women will center. Athletes racing at JÁNOŠÍK 2019 can book accodation in Hotel Boboty for a dis- be given a slot for Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2020. If someone refuses his opportunity, counted price. For more information please contat directly the hotel: www.hotelboboty.sk the raffle choose new person. First two men and first to women of JÁNOŠÍK Slovak Xtreme Triathlon will be given a slot to take part in Xtri world championship during the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2020. Emergency contacts Technical information Peter Paľa (race director) +421 903 624 133 Michal Polgár (deputy race) +421 917 215 611 The supporter is obliged to take care of the athlete during the whole day. He ́s rea- Emergency call: 112 (ambulance, firemen, police) cheable by phone and accompanies the athlete from the start of the race. In addi- Organizers: will be specified at the briefing tion, the supporter runs the whole marathon with the athlete. Supporter accompa- Mountain rescue service: 18 300 nies the athlete from start to finish (in T1, in support car on bike course, supporter Accomodation at Terhová: Hotel Boboty: www.hotelboboty.sk runs the whole marathon). We recomend to have another person as a driver. There is only one official supporter and he can´t be changed during the race. In case you decide to quit your race you are obliged to contact the organizers by phone (call or sms to number, that will be shown at briefing). The swim of 3,8 km is taking place in blinking red light on the back of the Orava Dam, athletes will start from bike and strong white light in front of the shore. The swimming course will the bike. Athlete must wear a reflective be marked with strong lights and will strap on his left leg, above the ankle. Katowice POLAND have 3 laps. All details will be ex- Krakow plained at the briefing. Entering the T1, The running course, marathon with el- every athlete will be receive a personal evation gain of 3200 m, is taking place Praha (Prague) JÁNOŠÍK buoy with red light inside and in a natural park reserve with the high- CZECH REPUBLIC Oravská Polhora

emergency yellow light on the side of est level of protection. Please be pre- Zuberec the buoy. Kayaks and rescue boats will pared, that the marathon can last from Terchová be securing the whole course. 6 to 10,5 hours. It is 90 % trail run with Uzhhorod many technical ascents and descents, SLOVAKIA The bike course of 185 km with an ele- including steep stairs, ladders, chains AUSTRIA Bratislava vation of 2600 m will take place during and ropes. Poles are forbidden on the Wien night. Every athlete is responsible for run.

the orientation, important turns and Budapest crossings will be marked. Every athlete The estimated winning time at Oradea is allowed to have one supporting car. JÁNOŠÍK is about 13 hours, for others The crew of the car must respect this it can take up to about 20 hours. race manual and respect the rules ex- HUNGARY plained at the briefing. Athlete must wear a yellow reflective vest / jacket,

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