INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, 26th of October 2024, 8:00
Start: Bulgaria, Sliven, Dobri Zhelyazkov square
Finish: Karandila Hut
Rebel Trails Half Marathon has been evaluated by ITRA.
For more information:
>>https://itra.run/Races/RaceCalendar
ITRA points: 1
Mountain points: 8
UTMB Index Race
For more information >> https://utmb.world/utmb-world-series/utmb-index/qualifiers
Registration for Rebel Trails Half Marathon - 21 K starts on 28 October 2024 and will continue till 08 October 2025.
Registration is done in 2 steps:
- Fill out the application form: https://www.rebeltrails.oldelm.eu/en/registration/
- Make a payment.
IMPORTANT!
Filling registration form is just a preliminary registration for participation in the race.
Registration is acknowledged as complete when payment of the participation fee has been made. Confirmation will be sent by e-mail. Your e-ticket will be sent as an attached file.
Early Registration: 45 BGN - from 28.10.2024 till 30.11.2024
Regular Registration: 65 BGN - from 01.12.2024 till 31.08.2025
Late Registration: 85 BGN - from 01.09.2025 till 08.10.2025
methods of payment:
1. bank transfer:
Bank: United Bulgarian Bank
IBAN: BG30UBBS81551005004274
BIC: UBBSBGSF
Holder: Old Elm Tree Foundation
Purpose of payment: Name of participant and a reference number of registration
2. at Easypay office:
ID number of recipient (КИН): 5150863214
Recipient: Old Elm Tree Foundation
Purpose of payment: Name of participant and a reference number of registration
3. PAYPAL
Marathon participation
Sport T-shirt "Rebel Trails Marathon"
BIB
Race timing
Unique finisher medal
Refreshment points
Mountain rescue and medical care
Professional pictures
To be classified you must finish the race in less than 5 hours.
CP 1 – "Kolarska polyana" – 6 km from start.
CP 2 – "Lower lift station" – 8.4 km from start.
RCP 1 and Quarter Marathon finish - "Karandila lake" – 13 km from start.
CP 3 – "Kaloyanovi kuli" – 15.3 km from start.
CP 4 – "Haidushki izvor" – 17 km from start.
RCP 2 and Half Marathon finish – "Karandila Hut" – 21.6 km from start.
You can leave your belongings in the luggage zone near the Start area in a closed bag from 6.00 am until 7.45 am on October 26, 2024.
For all participants in the Half Marathon, there will be organized transport of luggage to the final (Karandila Hut)
Bringing valuables is not advised.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Organizers keep the right to inspect your mandatory equipment during the race. You will be disqualified due to lack of any item from the mandatory equipment!
1. Race number ¹, visible, attached to the equipment or to be provided at each control check point; A map and information card of the race ¹;
2. A bottle full of water (minimum of 500 ml or 2х250 ml);
3. At least one energy bar or Snickers;
4. Wind jacket or waterproof rain jacket (made of waterproof and breathable membrane) depending on the weather;
5. Whistle;
6. Mobile phone. Make sure your phone is fully charged before the race.
¹Article 1 will be provided by Organizers as part of the starter pack.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
1. Compass;
2. Maps of the area;
3. GPS unit with map;
4. Walking poles;
5. Sunscreen;
6. Vaseline/petroleum jelly;
7. Adequate insurance;
8. Cash;
9. Bell;
10. Sunglasses;
11. Hat;
12. Gloves;
13. Survival blanket (minimum size of 130cm x 200cm);
14. Pharmacy equipment.
Starts at the Old Elm Tree, European Tree of the year – 2014, near by the monument of Hadzhi Dimitar and goes through whole length of Sliven Main Street. After Rozova Gradina bridge goes towards the monument of Panayot Hitov and Late antique and medieval fortress Tuida, leaves the town, continues on high ridge and reaches Kolarska Polyana, gets down by Petkova Pyteka and reaches Lower lift station parking, goes on a touristic trail up to the Rock phenomenon Halkata, continues to the famous Haidushka pyteka, goes on the trail Haidushka pyteka and reaches Karandila Hotel, crosses Karandila Lake and gets down towards Peschenik Peak. Passes near The Cave of Panayot Hitov and climbs up to the ruins of the antique fortress Kaloyanovi Kuli, gets down towards the cave Haidushkata Bychva and after the cave Haidushkata Peshtera continues to the famous spring Haiduski Izvor. Climbs to the spring Arhangela and following the ridge reaches Kushbunar. It passes through Karandila Bakery, continues by Karandila Hut and finishes.
There are two options for getting from the finish line (Karandila Hut) to town:
- Each participant can use the lift free of charge after providing a BIB number or a bus shuttle which will be provided for the finalists
- Walk down to the Lower lift station by Haidushka pyteka following marking of the Marathon trace and passing through rock phenomenon Halkata.
25. 10. 2024 (Friday)
17:00 – 21:00 Receiving starter packs Dobri Zhelyazkov square, NTS (Please, bring an ID document with you). Starter packs can be received immediately before start on the 26th of October, 2024.
IMPORTANT! Please, bring filled VISITOR/PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK FORM 2024!
21:30 – 22:30 Marathon conference - Zara Kitchen & Bar
26. 10. 2024 (Saturday)
6:00 – 7:00 Receiving starter packs Dobri Zhelyazkov square, NTS (Please, bring an ID document with you)
IMPORTANT! Please, bring filled VISITOR/PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK FORM 2024!
7:30 – 7:45 Checking equipment
7:45 – 7:55 Runners entering start zone; Instructions;
8:00 Start –Dobri Zhelyazkov square, simultaneous for all participants.
15:30 Awards ceremony – 42km, 21 km, 13 km – Dobri Zhelyazkov square
You can download the participant acknowledgement of risk form: HERE
TRACK
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