Fessura Ultratrail GSR: all the information for the weekend
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Piazza Risorgimento, Amandola, will be the event hub. Two days dedicated to trail running and the mountains, with races, activities, talks, and opportunities to meet. For those attending, here is all the useful information to keep handy before heading out.
The program
Saturday, September 26
The weekend will already be underway by Saturday afternoon.
At 16:45, the selection of athletes who will tackle the entire Grande Anello dei Sibillini in a preview, in complete self-sufficiency, will start. A field test that will lead the athletes to cover approximately 140 km with over 5,000 meters of elevation gain.
At 17:00, it will be time for the Endurance Talk with Marco Olmo, Gilberto Zorat, and the Fessura Trail Team athletes. A meeting dedicated to endurance, running, and the experience gained on the trails.
From 18:00, it will be possible to pick up your race bib at the Race Office.
At 18:20, ORMA will be screened, the Fessura short film that tells the story of the Trail Team's birth and the brand's journey in the world of performance and trail running.
At 18:30, there will be room for a Shake Out Run with the athletes. A run open to the community to share a few kilometers before race day.
Sunday, September 27: race day
Sunday will be dedicated to the Edition Zero races.
The Race Office will be open from 7:00 to 8:30 for bib pickup.
At 9:00, all distances will start:
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VTR | 35 km | 1,900 m D+
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SBL | 21 km | 950 m D+
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PLT | 12 km | 400 m D+
At 12:00, the awards ceremony for the PLT 12 km is scheduled, while at 13:00 it will be time for the awards for the SBL 21 km and VTR 35 km.
In the meantime, the mission on the Grande Anello dei Sibillini will continue. The expected arrival of the athletes involved in the GSR is set for 13:30.
Before the start
To participate in the competitive distances, you must be in compliance with a medical certificate valid for competitive sports and an athletics membership card.
It is also important to check the mandatory gear required by the regulations. The latter may be checked at random before the start, during the race, or at the finish line.
There will be solid and liquid aid stations along the routes, but cups will not be provided. It is therefore necessary to bring your own personal hydration container, along with all the gear required by the regulations.
The routes develop in a natural environment, so it is important to show up with clothing appropriate to the forecast weather conditions.
Time gates
For the VTR 35 km | 1,900 m D+, the maximum time is 7 hours and 30 minutes.
There are two gates:
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11.5 km: within 2 hours and 30 minutes from the start
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24.5 km: within 6 hours from the start
The same time gates apply to the other distances as well. A sweep team will also follow the last competitor along the route.
Services available
A few meters from the start and finish area, the following will be available:
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Bag drop
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Changing rooms
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Showers
There are two parking areas available, both easily accessible from the event zone.
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Via Cristini 361, Amandola
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Via Damiano Chiesa, Amandola
Safety and respect for the environment
The route passes through a natural territory that deserves to be respected. Do not leave litter along the track and always follow the signs on the route and the instructions of the volunteers.
In case of a real emergency or a dangerous situation during the race, you can call: +39 349 8125859
The smooth running of the event also depends on respecting the schedule, the organizers' instructions, and the people who will be present along the route.
Everything is ready for the Edition Zero
The time has come. On September 26 and 27, Amandola and the Sibillini Mountains become the heart of the Ultratrail GSR. An ambitious event, created with the goal of bringing trail running and ultra races to the heart of the Marche region, building an event capable of growing along with the territory. Two days to run, walk, meet, and experience the mountains. To challenge yourself on the trails, share kilometers, and discover a territory that still has so much to tell.
From the Edition Zero, a project starts that looks to the future, involving athletes, communities, associations, and all the people who live in these areas or want to discover them through sport and the mountains.
See you in Amandola.
