Organisers:

Achensee Tourismus and Olympiaregion Seefeld

Date:

Saturday, 27 August 2011

Starting time: 6 am in Scharnitz

Disciplines:

Karwendellauf Run 52 km (timed) Age classes:

• WH/MH born 1982 or later
• W30/M30 born 1972 to 1981
• W40/M40 born 1962 to 1971
• W50/M50 born 1952 to 1961
• W60/M60 born 1951 or earlier

Karwendelmarsch Hike 52 km or 35 km
Karwendel Nordic Walk 52 km or 35 km

Maximum no. of participants: 2,500

The Karwendelmarsch will be documented in the IVV ranking.

Distribution of start numbers and late entrants’ registration:

On Friday 26 August 2011 from 11 am to 7 pm in the Information Office in Scharnitz
On Saturday 27 August 2011 from 4 am to 5.30 am at the “Gemeindeplatz” village square in Scharnitz – distribution of start packages and late entrants’ registration.

Timing:

PENTEK timing with Champion-Chip

Karwendellauf Run participants who don’t already have one can hire a yellow chip at the start number distribution. The cost is EUR 33.00 (EUR 30.00 deposit + EUR 3.00 hire; please have the exact money ready!). The EUR 30.00 deposit will be refunded when you return the chip at the end of the run. Chips bought in advance cannot be returned. Chips which are not returned are considered sold and can then be used world-wide.

TIMING IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT A CHIP! ***The timing equipment can only detect yellow Champion-Chips. Information on any other chips, including chips of a different colour, cannot be processed.***

Snacks and Refreshments

Small snacks and drinks are available to all participants at each of the refreshment stations.

• Larchetalm (1,174 m)
• Karwendelhaus (1,765 m)
• Ladizalm (1,565 m)
• Falkenhütte (1,846 m)
• Eng (1,200 m)
• Binsalm (1,500 m)
• Gramai Hochleger (1,895 m)
• Gramai (1,263 m)
• Falzturn (1,098 m)
• Pertisau am Achensee (Finish – 931 m)

Finding accommodation:

The staff of the individual tourist offices will be happy to assist you in finding accommodation.

Achensee Tourismus – Im Rathaus 387 – 6215 Achensee, Austria
Tel.: +43/(0)5246/5300 – Fax: +43/(0)5246/5333 info@achensee.info – www.achensee.info

Olympiaregion Seefeld – Klosterstrasse 43 – 6100 Seefeld, Austria
Tel.: +43/(0)508800 – Fax: +43/(0)50880-51 info@seefeld.com – www.seefeld.com

Liability:

By signing up, each participant agrees to the Competition Conditions and the Code of Conduct. Once again it must be expressly pointed out that part of the route crosses Alpine terrain and runners and hikers should be aware of the danger of injury in the event of falling. No liability will be accepted for theft or any other damages. Participation is at the individual’s own risk. In particular, each participant is responsible for his or her own physical condition.

Disqualification:

Great importance is attached to fair play during the Karwendelmarsch. Anyone acting in an unsporting fashion (short cuts, disregard of official instructions, leaving the marked route) will be disqualified without exception (Race Management).

Time Limits:

35 km discipline participants: finishing line at the Engalm/Großer Ahornboden – 5 pm
52 km discipline participants: finishing line in Pertisau am Achensee – 8 pm IMPORTANT: Those taking part in the 52 km disciplines must have passed the Engalm/Großer Ahornboden checkpoint by 3.00 pm at the latest.