Racemanual 2018 Lysefjorden Inn

RACEMANUAL 2018 LYSEFJORDEN INN

RACEMANUAL 2018

RACE LEADERS WORDS 1 RACE INFORMATION 2 REGISTRATION 3 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 4-5 RACE DESCRIPTION 6 SAFETY 7-8 LYSEFJORDEN INN ULTRAMARATHON

FROM RACELEADER Lysefjorden is a Norwegian fjord located in To stretch boundaries and constantly improve Forsand municipality in Rogaland county and is and stay faster is an incredible kick. Much sits 42km long. in the head, never give up - miles get to smile. Lysefjorden Inn Ultramarathon follows the routes to Stavanger Tourist Association and is The easiest sport is to run, it can also 62km and has a total of 2500m elevation. The combine with an active everyday life. You can race is scheduled for the sixth time on 2 June do it anywhere, at any time, it’s free and the risk 2018 and is Rogalands hardest ultramarathon. of damage is relatively small. Many add plans The race is a distant race where the fastest and new goals - person who run all the 62km wins. The Lysefjorden Inn opens for registration on 2 The race places great demands for the January 2018 participants, but is an experience you rarely get in one sports competition. The terrain is airy and Lysefjord Running is the organizer of the race spectacular. On the actual marathon day, the and aims to carry out this every year. The race quiet nature exchanges with chering, a contrast is of great interest, something we as an that often gives an adrenaline kick, but you will organizer appreciate. still have enough time to be alone with the mountain and the fjord. We are impressed and will thank all the runners who set up and perform this of strength. The course changes from running down to the A big thank you to the team who sets up from fjord, to them highest mountain into the fjord. early till late in the evening - they are doing a The runners will see Norway’s most popular mo- fantastic job. Thank you also to our partners untain - Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). On the and sponsors that make it possible to arrange other side of the fjord you will see Flørlitrappene, which has the world’s longest wooden staircase We wish you good reading and hope to see you in 4444 steps. Further in along the square you on the participant list. will look over to Kjerag with its characteristic ”Kjeragbolt”. The race passes unique places like Hengjanenibbå (miniature of Pulpit Rock) and abandoned farms like Bratteli and Bakken that Regards, cling to the mountain side. Before reaching the Willy Steinskog finish line, the race will pass a big water Løpsleder magazine.

Many set goals for race distances from a few km to many miles. The desire to set a tough goal co- mes creeping, running it has effect on you. Endorphins will make you want to run longer and faster. 1 www.lysefjordeninn.com RACEINFORMATION RUN CUTS Distance: 62 km 1. Prekestolen Fjellstue (ca.12km.) 3t.(kl.11:30) Elevation: 2.500m 2. Songesand quai (ca.25km) 7,5t.(kl.16:00) Substrates: Terrain / road 3. Nordre Stølstjørna (ca.50km) 12,5t.(kl.21:00) Run Cuts: Preikestolen Fjellstue, Songesand 4. Max finish time: 62km. 14,5t. Kl.23:00 quai and Nordre Støstjærna (food station) Lysebotn. Max Time Finish: 62km. 14,5t. Kl.23: 00 Lysebotn After 23:30 no end time will be given, but completed. There will be 2 split times during the race. At After 23:30 our equipment will be packed down. about 7km and 25km. The trail is particularly demanding with many ups and downs and Food Stations : 25km. - 49km. - 62km (finish requires a lot of participants. area) Along the way, the race will have run cuts and a maximum finishing time. The race will have run Energy drink - banana - snacks - some salt to cuts at Prekestolen Fjellstue, Songesand quai bite in - Coca Cola - water (varies from food to and near Nordre Stølstjærna. food station Start time: 8:30 AM Oanes Kai Participants who do not arrive at the above checkpoints at the specified time will not receive registered end time. If you quit the race, it is important that you inform the race leader immediately.

The individual is responsible for returning to the start / finish area or places of your choice. If the participant chooses to quit the race, the closing time at Songesand will be a good place to do so because of ferry boat to Lysebotn or back to the starting area.

Medal to all who complete, main prize to 1.2.3. in ladies and men’s class.

www.lysefjordeninn.com REGISTRATION

Earlybird Price kr. 990,- - Registration opens Monday 2 Earlybird price only applies to tickets purchased January at 18:00 2018. before 31.03.2018 - at. 23.59 - When registering, you must Ordinary price kr. 1190,- acknowledge that you have read for tickets after 31.03.2018. Ticket sale closes 16.06.17 at. 18.00 and understood the race manual.

- The registration is binding and it is

not possible to sell / overtake Covers space already allocated. - Planning / Preparation and organization, etc. - There is no refund for illness, - Boat from Lauvik to Oanes injury, cancellation, etc. (saturday morning) - Medals for everyone who completes - Transporting bags from Oanes to - Anyone 16 years old 31.12.2018 / Lysebotn can participate. - Foodstations - Simple barbecue food in the finish area - Registration is binding

Waiting lists are set up, if someone unsubscribe the race, the first on the waiting list will be contacted

3 www.lysefjordeninn.com PRACTICAL INFORMATION By bus to Lauvik Saturday 17 June 2017 DO YOU NEED FAST AND CHEAP TRANSPORT FROM LYSEBOTN ? From Sandnes, it will take about 30 minutes and about 40 minutes from Stavan- Helgøy Skyssbåt offers all participants co- ger to Lauvvik quay. In the dock area we ming out of Lysebotn after the race have parking guards that help you. following: Departures from Lysebotn: Boat from Lauvvik to Oanes (Start) - 19:30 Departure Lysebotn to Lauvvik / Kl.745 with arrival Kl.0755 Forsand (this ferry departure only included in - 21:30 Departure Lysebotn to Lauvvik / race ticket) Forsand and Stavanger

A shared bus service is set up for payment Price per person; from Sandnes to Lauvvik - Lysebotn - Oanes / Lauvvik. updated (More information coming) - Lysebotn - Stavanger via Oanes / Lauvvik Updated

After the race Buy boat ticket : (updated) - More offers are updated before registration opens. - Award ceremony (approx.17: 30) - Everyone who completes the race will be awarded a medal - Dinner (must be ordered) - Maybe the bashers lands in the finish area. - We recommend as many people as possible to book accommodation in Lysebotn. Lysebotn is a great place and here recommended to families and friends meets up to chere the runners in goal. Great emphasis is placed on high quality and Alternatively: well-being both before, during and Tourist boat from Lysebotn on Saturday the after race, with a good social frame 17th and 18th of June, see and speaker. www.thefjords.no

www.lysefjordeninn.com ACCOMMODATION IN LYSEVOTN

1. [email protected] 2.Hauane Bed og Breakfast Lysebotn 3.Kjerag Lysebotn Camping Resort

ACCOMMODATION / SANDNES / OANES/ PREIKESTOLEN FJELLSTUE: - Preikestolen Fjellstue - Quality Hotel Residence Sandnes - LYSEFJORD HYTTEGREND (located 1km from the starting area) Oanes

5 www.lysefjordeninn.com RACE DESCRIPTION

The race starts at Oane Quai at 08:30 and Follow the road (approx.13km.) Down follow road towards Tau (approx.7km). towards Lysebotn- Lysefjorden Tourist At Heiatjørna there is a path to Lodge. Preikestolen Fjellstue - hilly terrain. There will be 2 split times during the race. From the lodge you follow the path towards At about 7km and 25km. (Songesand quay) the Pulpit. With the Lammatoknuten the trail divides the path - follow the path down a The trail is very demanding with many steep hill towards Bratteli and ups and downs and requires a lot of Bakken. participants.

After passing the Skogavatnet you will see Th Utra Marathon will have run cuts at: Hengjande (majestic sight). Trail follows Prekestolen Fjellstue, Songesand quay and on the mountains (fantastic view down to ved Nordre Stølstjørna. Participants who do the fjord) before you walk down into thick not arrive at the above checkpoints before forest and on to Bratteli and Bakken farm the specified time will not have a registered (great place). end time.

From Bratteli, walk down (stone stairs) If you quit the race, it is important that you before crossing on the left inform the race leader immediately. Songesand (ulendt terreng ur). The individual is responsible for returning From Songesand follow the road to the start / finish are or places of your (approx.5,5 km.) Before reaching choice. If the participant choose to quit the Helmikstølen race at Pulpit Mountain Lodge there will be (Checkpoint at Helmikstøl). bus / taxi that can take you back to the starting area. Wach one will pay seperate. Furthermore, follow the tractor road (approx. 4.5km.) Daladalen where you pass At the run cut time at Songesand this will be Songedal Tourist Lodge. tractor road will a good place to do this because of tourist cross the trail towards Fyljesdalsskaret. boat in / out fjord (cost is covered by partici- (from here you can see pant) If you do not order a boat, we will pic construction road opposite the valley). you up by boat - Price.pr.pax Kr.150, - (remember cash) Furthermore, trail down towards Fyljesdalsvatnet for a long / steep hill up to The Lysefjord is also on the world side the road where you turn right (the highest UNESCO World Heritage Site. point of the race at about 700 meters).

www.lysefjordeninn.com SAFETY FOR RUNNERS SIKKERHET If a situation occurs like equires external assistance use Official emergency num- BETTER RUNNING EXPERIENCE bers, and take contact with the leader on WITH CORRECT EQUIPMENT the given mobile phone: Choosing the right equipment has (Tlf.926 10143 - Willy Steinskog) everything for yours experience and achievement throughout the course. The individual is responsible for his / her own safety during the race and because he Follow us on our facebook page for / she is well prepared to complete the race. updated information regarding Read the race description carefully and recommended equipment. follow the information given on the race website / facebook and info before start . SUM UP Nevertheless, it is important that each participant prepares GOOD, follows marked trail (Tourist Association grid Food, clothes, mobile phone for use under marked T) and signage. The race track will race (not coverage throughout the race), be marked with red pennants with imprint map, compass - nevertheless, we hope Lysefjord Running. The individual must that T is very visible. The race will also be Use your own assessment ability on the trail GOOD labeled with red pennants marked in the current situation, so your safety will Lysefjord Running. be safeguarded in the best possible way. It will be present healthcare staff at the start, n a race like this, the weather may changed Preikestolen turisthytte, Songesand, last suddenly and it could be necessary forthe foodstation -Nordstø and in the finish area. runners to be prepared for bad weather. Each participant must bring with you the necessary medication for any illnesses / in- Participants must bring food and food juries you have experienced before. drink (a lot of streams / water during the course. At food stations and in the finish are, there is mineral water (Coca Cola), nutrition drink (squeezy), chips, nuts, bacon, sweets, bananas, water - water given During the course is taken from streams / water. Offers range from food station to foodstuff. In the finish area, it is given simple barbecue.

7 www.lysefjordeninn.com INSURANCE PERSONAL INFORMATION AND USE OF PERSONAL PHOTOS AND All participants who sign up for SITUATION PICTURES Lysefjorden Inn Ultramarathon must know about the different hazards and risks that By signing up for our event, you agree that this entails. Organizer can not be held your name and image will be published liable for any kind of damage that should in start and result lists, which will also be occur in connection with the event. posted on web in searchable form, so that previous years results can also be found. Damage is meant here: These lists may also contain information - Damage to person about age, classes and club membership. - Damage to things. Personal data and results will be stored in Organizer has no responsibility for theft. our database in accordance with the By signing up, you confirm that I have not provisions of The Personal Data Act. or have had any diseases that may cause Registration signifies consent that situation acute seizures and I confirm that I am not pictures of you are posted on our websites affected by alcohol or other drugs during and facebook after the event. Such images the event. As a participant, you must be will be included in our photo archive and aware that you are not insured by the could be subject to similar reuse, such as organizer Lysefjord Running if an accident periodicals and publications. Images can / injury should occur during the event. also be used in commercial context. The images are used for newspapers, magazines and other third parties. For resale of images, the buyer is responsible for the use in accordance with the relevant regulations. CANCELLATION

In case of cancellation of our event prior to the day of the event, the organizer can retain 50% of the fees to cover expenses. In case of cancellation of the race due to sudden weather / climatic conditions or other force majeure, the organizer retains the starting quota.