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Athlete Guide 2018 Table of Contents ATHLETE GUIDE 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME………………………………………………… 4 MARATHON SCHEDULE………………………………. 5 PREPARATION TIPS….…………………………………..7 COURSE DETAILS………………………………………..8 AID STATION CHART…………………………………..11 ROUTE DESCRIPTION………………………………….12 CUT OF TIME……………………………………………..13 DROP BAGS………………………………………………14 GEAR………………………………………………………15 TRAVEL………………..…………………………………..16 RUNNER’S FAQS………………………………………..17 SUPPORTERS……………………………………………..19 2018 SRT ULTRA MARATHON | 2 WELCOME RUNNERS, The Pune Forest Department, Maharashtra State Archeology Department, Pune Rural Police, the people of Haveli & Velhe, Pune, Ghera Sinhagad Van Samiti, Western Ghats Running Foundation & volunteers welcome you to the 1st edition of SRT Ultra Marathon! The diversity of this race makes it a special gathering in the heart of the Sahyadri mountain range of Pune, as we welcome runners from 5 countries, 15 Indian states, and 35 different cities to run on this historic route for the first time in its entirety. The premise of SRT Ultra marathon is nothing short of an epic battlefield. As the route on which this marathon will take place is a route that takes you back at least 2000 years in history. The name of the marathon itself is taken from the forts that connects this route. Sinhagad, Rajgad and Torna, have stood connected with each other since time immemorial. The route is filled with beautiful trails, fields of paddy and vegetables, mountain ridges, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, forest, flora & fauna, variety of animals, distinctive heritage huts, amidst hustle & bustle of Maharashtrian village life which can be seen by runners during their high endurance ultra race. It will be apt to say that the civilisation that was the part of this route, is pivotal in giving Maharashtra its deserved identity, made possible only by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his creation of Swarajya. The SRT route has always been a heritage walk, with the magnificent Sinhagad, Rajgad and Torna forts that stand tall in between this route, telling the stories of the rich and glorious past of Maharashtra. Today, the SRT Ultra Marathon route is identified as the Sahyadri ranges, part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for biodiversity. This route will be the magnum opus of trail and mountain running marathon of Pune, Maharashtra and its surrounding areas. This mountain running marathon is organised & conducted by the trustees & volunteers of Western Ghats Running Foundation, with the support of communities residing in the talukas of Haveli and Velhe. We request you to give a moment to think about the volunteer hours required to conduct this mountain running marathon in the remotest part of Pune. We would appreciate if you thank our volunteers who will be there on route. We also welcome your feedback on [email protected]. We will ensure that your suggestions and inputs will be taken into consideration for strengthening the SRT Ultra Marathon as a race. We would like to make use of this as a premise to develop mountain and trail running as a sport in the Sahyadri ranges. Welcome once again to Sinhagad, Rajgad & Torna. Best wishes for race day! Western Ghats Running Foundation www.wgrf.in 2018 SRT ULTRA MARATHON | 4 MARATHON SCHEDULE DATE: 8/12/0218 BIB COLLECTION 10:00 AM MEET AT BIB COLLECTION VENUE ADDRESS: NIRMALYA TRUST, LANE NO. 7, PRABHAT ROAD, DECCAN GYMKHANA, PUNE 411004. 10:30 AM PRE RACE BRIEFING 11:30 AM Q & A SESSION 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM BIB COLLECTION ACTIVITY 5:00 PM TO 8:00 PM BIB COLLECTION ACTIVITY AT KONDHANA GUESTHOUSE DATE: 9/12/2018 RACE DAY PRIOR TO 5:00 AM PARKING FOR RUNNER’S VEHICLES 5:00 AM REPORTING TIME AT FLAG OFF POINT ADDRESS: GOLEWADI SQUARE, GHERAO SINHAGAD 5:30 AM PRE RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00 AM SRT 50KM FLAG-OFF 6:30 AM S2R 25KM FLAG-OFF 7:00 AM SINHAGAD HVK 11KM FLAG-OFF 9:00 AM ONWARDS POST RACE LUNCH FOLLOWED BY AWARD CEREMONY AT 3 LOCATIONS 12:00 PM ONWARDS SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM RAJGAD BASE VILLAGE 3:00 PM ONWARDS SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM PABE VILLAGE 5:00 PM SRT ULTRA MARATHON CLOSING CEREMONY * SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE HALF HOURLY AND WILL DEPEND ON THE OCCUPANCY OF RUNNERS. OR ONCE THE VAN IS FULL, IT WILL IMMEDIATELY LEAVE FOR SINHAGAD BASE. 2018 SRT ULTRA MARATHON | 5 PREPARATION TIPS Know the history of the race route; the forts Sinhagad, Rajgad and Torna. Prepare yourself mentally to face mountains having minimum of 1200 metres of altitude. Prepare yourself physically to run on mountains having minimum vertical elevation of 700 metres above sea level. Practice your training runs on hills and trails. Know the course. Download and install the separate .GPX files from our website on your devices. Know the race day weather. Weather conditions will be cold in the morning, hot in the afternoon, and cold at twilight. Sunrise: 6:55 am and sunset: 5:58 pm. Average temperature will be 28 degrees celsius. Have the right gear to run on trails. Shoes having lugs, traction and ankle protection are essential to face the Sahyadri trails. Extra pair of socks is recommended for an intermediate change. Prepare your hydration for semi autonomy races, i.e. carry sufficient items to last you till the next aid station. UV protection sunscreen lotion would be helpful along with some anti chafing cream. Race day trail will be mostly dry. It is a mix of technical, soft, hard ground. Keep extra pair of essential clothing for post race change. Find the right balance between road and trail. If you run too fast on the road, you will wear yourself on the mountain ascents. If you run too slow on the roads, you will be stuck in a traffic jam on the mountains. A strong road run will establish your place on the mountain ascents, think about giving it one! Uphills have rock patches, you will require some strength for a little climbing. Ropes have been installed for added balance & protection. Do not use too much pressure on the rope. Railings have been installed by the Archeology department, make use of them. Nagphani mountain after Sinhagad is a traverse having loose ground for around 300 metres distance. Our volunteers will be there to guide you. Tread carefully in this section. 50Km runners will pass double walled fortifications of Rajgad. Lookout for deep water tanks, stay on the course. Volunteers will be stationed here to guide you. Rajgad descent at Alu darwaza is a steep downhill climb, ropes have been installed here. Make use of them. Volunteers will be stationed at this point. Before Torna fort there is a climbing patch at Budhla Machi. Runners can climb without any support, but we have installed ropes for added protection. Expert volunteers will be stationed here. Just before the above Budhla Machi, is the intermediate cut off point at Km 32. This is Aid Station no. 4. Some sections of the entire SRT Ultra Marathon route are similar to Sky Running. It means that you will be exposed to great heights with immediate falls in ravines. Our volunteers will warn you to lower your running speed in these sections. Enjoy these parts fully. Just make sure your footing is carefully placed. Downhills on the route are for flying, just keep your eyes on the ground. Know and respect the mountains, you will get their embrace in return. Have fun and enjoy the atmosphere, the Sahyadris have their own enigmatic beauty. Remember one thing: Practice! 2018 SRT ULTRA MARATHON | 7 COURSE DETAILS SINHAGAD HALF VERTICAL KM: 11KM ROUTE MAP ELEVATION PROFILE Starts at 7 am | Ends at 10 am Maximum Time: 3 hours Starts at Golewadi Square | Ends at Golewadi Square Ascent 700 metres + | Descent 700 metres + Highest Point 1296 metres | Lowest Point 646 metres Total distance 11 Km | Aid Stations 1 - at 5.5Km point Route Summary: Starting line - Golewadi Square - Atkarwadi village - Sinhagad trekking path - Pune Darwaza - Narveer Tanaji Malusare Tomb - Return back from same route towards starting line - Finish of Sinhagad Half Vertical 11K. 2018 SRT ULTRA MARATHON | 8 SINHAGAD TO RAJGAD: 25KM ROUTE MAP ELEVATION PROFILE Starts at 6:30 am | Ends: 12 pm Maximum Time: 5 hours 30 minutes Starts at Golewadi Square | Ends at Gunjawane Village Ascent 1200 metres + | Descent 1180 metres + Highest Point 1296 metres | Lowest Point 633 metres Total distance: 25 Km | Aid Stations 2 at 5.5Km and 16Km Route Summary: Starting line - Golewadi Square - Atkarwadi village - Sinhagad trekking path - Pune Darwaza - Dev Taake - Kalyan Darwaza - Nagphani mountain traverse - Vinzar village - State highway 65 - Cross river - Sakhar village - Gunjavane village - Finish of S2R 25K Sinhagad to Rajgad. UTMB 1 POINT - 260 FINISHERS POINTS 2018 SRT ULTRA MARATHON | 9 SINHAGAD RAJGAD TORNA: 50KM ROUTE MAP ELEVATION PROFILE Starts at 6 am | Ends: 5 pm Maximum Time: 11 hours | Intermediate Cut Off Time: At Km 33 - Aid Station no. 4, Time: 1:30 pm IST. Starts at Golewadi Square | Ends at Pabe Village Ascent 2300 metres + | Descent 2260 metres + Highest Point 1400 metres | Lowest Point 640 metres Total distance 50 Km | Aid Stations 5 at 5.5Km, 16Km, 25Km, 32Km and 42Km Route Summary: Starting line - Golewadi Square - Atkarwadi village - Sinhagad trekking path - Pune Darwaza - Dev Taake - Kalyan Darwaza - Nagphani mountain traverse - Vinzar village - State highway 65 -Cross river - Sakhar village - Gunjavane village - Rajgad ascent via Padmavati machi - Rajgad fort - Sanjeevani machi - exit via Alu Darwaza - Rajgad Torna trekking path - follow coloured markers on mountain ridge - Torna ascent - Budhala machi - Konkan darwaza - Torna fort - Mengai devi temple - Torna descent - follow coloured markers on mountain descent - Velhe village - State highway 65 - Pabe Village - Finish of SRT Ultra Marathon. UTMB 3 POINTS - 310 FINISHERS POINTS 2018 SRT ULTRA MARATHON | 10 AID STATION CHART AID STATIONS WILL INCLUDE: WATER, UNIVED RRUNN DURING (ORANGE & WATERMELON FLAVOUR), LEMONS, ORANGES, BANANAS, GLUCOSE BISCUITS, POTATO CHIPS, CHOCOLATES, DATES, SALTED PEANUTS, FIRST AID KIT, SPRAIN RELIEF SPRAYS, STANDBY AMBULANCE.
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