TALIHARJA VANAKURI
is a 101 km winter ultra endurance race mostly in darkness through Hiiumaa island’s vast forests & bogs that runs on snowy/icy/muddy small roads & rough trails. There is also an option to participate in a shorter 51km “pehmo” version of the race or extend the endurance experience with extra 24km finish loop “Sõge sõõr”.
is a 101 km winter ultra endurance race mostly in darkness through Hiiumaa island’s vast forests & bogs that runs on snowy/icy/muddy small roads & rough trails. There is also an option to participate in a shorter 51km “pehmo” version of the race or extend the endurance experience with extra 24km finish loop “Sõge sõõr”.
RACE COURSE
Main race course is a linear 101km long journey and is partly marked. Route runs mostly on marked hiking trails, but sections of it are not marked and participants must navigate the course themselves with GPS device or map. Race can be done either on foot, on skis or by bike. Racers must follow the race course and they are not allowed to do short cuts. When travelling on open roads traffic law must be followed. Sun sets 16.06 and light fades at 16.59 so a big portion of the race course will be completed in darkness! Race course can be relatively easy (road) or extremely tough at times – this means there can be narrow overgrown tracks, abundance of fallen trees, muddy forest machine tracks, wet swamp, ditches or no trail at all. This course will definitely challenge all participants and will feel really uncomfortable at times.
Main race course is a linear 101km long journey and is partly marked. Route runs mostly on marked hiking trails, but sections of it are not marked and participants must navigate the course themselves with GPS device or map. Race can be done either on foot, on skis or by bike. Racers must follow the race course and they are not allowed to do short cuts. When travelling on open roads traffic law must be followed. Sun sets 16.06 and light fades at 16.59 so a big portion of the race course will be completed in darkness! Race course can be relatively easy (road) or extremely tough at times – this means there can be narrow overgrown tracks, abundance of fallen trees, muddy forest machine tracks, wet swamp, ditches or no trail at all. This course will definitely challenge all participants and will feel really uncomfortable at times.
RACE COURSE MAP
101km main course & 25km Sõge sõõr extension:
https://www.plotaroute.com/routecollection/10651
51km “Pehmo” course: first 51km of main course – finish in midcamp.
Course map at this time is for information purposes and is not official final race course! It can still change due to restrictions from landowners or Environmental board.
101km main course & 25km Sõge sõõr extension:
https://www.plotaroute.com/routecollection/10651
51km “Pehmo” course: first 51km of main course – finish in midcamp.
Course map at this time is for information purposes and is not official final race course! It can still change due to restrictions from landowners or Environmental board.
Midcamp with shelter, drink and food at ca 51km. Warm drink and maybe some snacks also offered at ca 24, 73km from start.
RACE CENTER / FINISH
Hiiumaa Sports Center. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/jifdFzVMNMfrjKvU7
Hiiumaa Sports Center. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/jifdFzVMNMfrjKvU7
MIDCAMP
Leemeti RMK metsaonn. Asukoht: https://goo.gl/maps/kFuyw2Vu3NabFXiE6
Leemeti RMK metsaonn. Asukoht: https://goo.gl/maps/kFuyw2Vu3NabFXiE6
GETTING TO RACE CENTER & ACCOMMODATION
Participants should arrive to race center with own transport. If you fly to Tallinn it’s possible to get to race center by public transport:
BUS – 2 busses per day, 4h drive, ticket 14eur one way (https://www.tpilet.ee/en/).
PLANE – It’s possible to fly from Tallinn to Kärdla (25 eur one way), limited places. https://sll.flights/booking?___store=en&___from_store=et
CAR – you can probably find transport with some other racers or rent a car for more convenient travel. When driving you need to also buy ferry tickets – https://www.praamid.ee/en/homepage/ Rohuküla harbour (main land) – Heltermaa harbour (Hiiumaa island). One way ticket about 15 eur per car + little more for people. Only half of the tickets are sold in web, you can also go straight to harbour. As it’s low season there shouldn’t be a problem getting on the ferry. Ferry ride about 1h15min.
Lodging options before and after race are being determined.
There are about 30 beds (20eur) & floor accommodation (price tbd) available in race center Hiiumaa Sportscenter. Write to spordikeskus@hiiumaa.ee to book. After race accommodation on floor is included in race fee (need to have own sleeping gear). There will be other accommodation options available in Kärdla that local tourism board suggests (no info yet). You can also use booking /airbnb to find a place that suits you.
Kärdla is a nice small town with a lot of supermarkets open til 22.00 so you will not go hungry!
Participants should arrive to race center with own transport. If you fly to Tallinn it’s possible to get to race center by public transport:
BUS – 2 busses per day, 4h drive, ticket 14eur one way (https://www.tpilet.ee/en/).
PLANE – It’s possible to fly from Tallinn to Kärdla (25 eur one way), limited places. https://sll.flights/booking?___store=en&___from_store=et
CAR – you can probably find transport with some other racers or rent a car for more convenient travel. When driving you need to also buy ferry tickets – https://www.praamid.ee/en/homepage/ Rohuküla harbour (main land) – Heltermaa harbour (Hiiumaa island). One way ticket about 15 eur per car + little more for people. Only half of the tickets are sold in web, you can also go straight to harbour. As it’s low season there shouldn’t be a problem getting on the ferry. Ferry ride about 1h15min.
Lodging options before and after race are being determined.
There are about 30 beds (20eur) & floor accommodation (price tbd) available in race center Hiiumaa Sportscenter. Write to spordikeskus@hiiumaa.ee to book. After race accommodation on floor is included in race fee (need to have own sleeping gear). There will be other accommodation options available in Kärdla that local tourism board suggests (no info yet). You can also use booking /airbnb to find a place that suits you.
Kärdla is a nice small town with a lot of supermarkets open til 22.00 so you will not go hungry!
START 101KM MAIN RACE & 51KM PEHMO RACE
Kõpu lighthouse
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/3Unud2cbGPgocX7d7
Kõpu lighthouse
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/3Unud2cbGPgocX7d7
SCHEDULE
Saturday 14. January 2023
– 8.00 race center open at Hiiumaa Sports Center
– 9.20 special busses & bike transport leave for start from race center Kärdla (35min)
– 10.25 busses leave from Midcamp Leemeti for Pehmo start (15min)
– 10.30 START main race
– 11.00 START PEHMO race
– 21.00 Midcamp closes
Finish will be closed on Sunday, 15. january, 2023 at 11:00.
You can also come to start with own transport (have somebody drop you off), but remember – THERE IS NO ORGANISED TRANSPORT BACK TO START FROM FINISH AFTER RACE.
Saturday 14. January 2023
– 8.00 race center open at Hiiumaa Sports Center
– 9.20 special busses & bike transport leave for start from race center Kärdla (35min)
– 10.25 busses leave from Midcamp Leemeti for Pehmo start (15min)
– 10.30 START main race
– 11.00 START PEHMO race
– 21.00 Midcamp closes
Finish will be closed on Sunday, 15. january, 2023 at 11:00.
You can also come to start with own transport (have somebody drop you off), but remember – THERE IS NO ORGANISED TRANSPORT BACK TO START FROM FINISH AFTER RACE.
REGISTRATION
Registration starts 15.10.2022 and closes 09.01.2023
Participation fee is for runners, skiers and bikers until 30.11.2022.a. 48 eur. 01.12-31.12.2022 58 eur and after 01.01.2023 73 eur.
Registration starts 15.10.2022 and closes 09.01.2023
Participation fee is for runners, skiers and bikers until 30.11.2022.a. 48 eur. 01.12-31.12.2022 58 eur and after 01.01.2023 73 eur.
TALIHARJA VANAKURI “PEHMO” VERSION
There is a possibility to do a soft-core version of the race where you finish at midcamp of main race. All conditions are the same as long race, just shorter and mostly daytime.
Racers need to organise own transport from Kärdla race center to Leemeti midcamp and back to Kärdla. From Leemeti special busses to start. All food, washing etc in Kärdla center.
There is a possibility to do a soft-core version of the race where you finish at midcamp of main race. All conditions are the same as long race, just shorter and mostly daytime.
Racers need to organise own transport from Kärdla race center to Leemeti midcamp and back to Kärdla. From Leemeti special busses to start. All food, washing etc in Kärdla center.
TALIHARJA VANAKURI EXTENDED VERSION “SÕGE SÕÕR”
Persons who wish to extend their endurance experience can do an extra 25km loop close to the end of main 101km course. All conditions for racing are the same. Participants will have results in both result lists 101km/126km, but for ITRA points/statistics runners need to choose only one distance that will count.
Persons who wish to extend their endurance experience can do an extra 25km loop close to the end of main 101km course. All conditions for racing are the same. Participants will have results in both result lists 101km/126km, but for ITRA points/statistics runners need to choose only one distance that will count.
RACE ENTRY INCLUDES
– bus transport from finish to start
– race maps
– race number
– personal GPS tracking by Sportrec
– food & facilities in the finish.
– finisher prize and diploma
– In midcamp checkpoint: warm meal, snacks and warm drink.
– transport & storage of one bag per participant from start to finish.
– floor sleeping in finish
– free photos of the event
– bus transport from finish to start
– race maps
– race number
– personal GPS tracking by Sportrec
– food & facilities in the finish.
– finisher prize and diploma
– In midcamp checkpoint: warm meal, snacks and warm drink.
– transport & storage of one bag per participant from start to finish.
– floor sleeping in finish
– free photos of the event
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Anybody who wants to participate in this race, must have the common sense to familiarize oneself about all the needs to face a competition like that. Racers must be self-sufficient and have the ability to take care of themselves. This race is potentially a dangerous one, participants have to really seriously consider if they are physically and mentally prepared for this kind of endurance and mental challenge.
– Racers must be a minimum of 18 years old. “Pehmo” course accepts also younger persons if they have adult with them on course.
– Race is limited to 250 participants altogether.
– Racers can choose to participate by running, (fat)-bike or ski, but you must finish in your chosen discipline.
– Racers must have previous experience in ultra racing (ultrarunning, adventure race, rogaining)
The race director reserves the right to refuse entry to any racer not experienced enough.
Anybody who wants to participate in this race, must have the common sense to familiarize oneself about all the needs to face a competition like that. Racers must be self-sufficient and have the ability to take care of themselves. This race is potentially a dangerous one, participants have to really seriously consider if they are physically and mentally prepared for this kind of endurance and mental challenge.
– Racers must be a minimum of 18 years old. “Pehmo” course accepts also younger persons if they have adult with them on course.
– Race is limited to 250 participants altogether.
– Racers can choose to participate by running, (fat)-bike or ski, but you must finish in your chosen discipline.
– Racers must have previous experience in ultra racing (ultrarunning, adventure race, rogaining)
The race director reserves the right to refuse entry to any racer not experienced enough.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
In case a participant cancels the registration til 20.12.2022 half of the race fee will be returned.
In case a participant cancels the registration from 21.12.2022, there will be no refunds.
Entry can be transferred to another approved racer until 31.12.2022.
The race may be canceled before or after the start in case of extreme weather conditions that make it extremely dangerous or impossible. In case that organisation cancels the race before it begins, the registration fee will be refunded proportionally to service received. In case the organization cancels the race after it starts for extreme conditions, there will be no refunds.
In case a participant cancels the registration til 20.12.2022 half of the race fee will be returned.
In case a participant cancels the registration from 21.12.2022, there will be no refunds.
Entry can be transferred to another approved racer until 31.12.2022.
The race may be canceled before or after the start in case of extreme weather conditions that make it extremely dangerous or impossible. In case that organisation cancels the race before it begins, the registration fee will be refunded proportionally to service received. In case the organization cancels the race after it starts for extreme conditions, there will be no refunds.
PRIZES
All finishers will get a race specific prize and diploma. During the course you will go through checkpoints where you collect medallions that will make up your finisher medal.
All finishers will get a race specific prize and diploma. During the course you will go through checkpoints where you collect medallions that will make up your finisher medal.
TIMING
SportIdent timing will be used. All participants must have a SportIdent timing chip. You can use your own or rent it from organiser for 2 EUR. You must make a mark in timing station in each checkpoint and aid station and on finish line. Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4DRBcL0XqQ
SportIdent timing will be used. All participants must have a SportIdent timing chip. You can use your own or rent it from organiser for 2 EUR. You must make a mark in timing station in each checkpoint and aid station and on finish line. Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4DRBcL0XqQ
CUT-OFF TIME
Maximum time allowed to complete the race is 24 hours (by 10:30 h. January 15, 2023). Any participant who is unable to complete the race in this time will be disqualified.
Cut-off time at midcamp will be 10h from start (participants must leave midcamp by 14. january 20.29.59).
Maximum time allowed to complete the race is 24 hours (by 10:30 h. January 15, 2023). Any participant who is unable to complete the race in this time will be disqualified.
Cut-off time at midcamp will be 10h from start (participants must leave midcamp by 14. january 20.29.59).
PRE-RACE MEETING
Pre Race meeting is suggested for all participants. Pre Race meeting takes place virtually on 13th of January 19.00 in event FB.
Pre Race meeting is suggested for all participants. Pre Race meeting takes place virtually on 13th of January 19.00 in event FB.
MANDATORY GEAR
Racers must carry all mandatory gear throughout the entire race from beginning to end and finish it with it (excl food). Any racer who does not have the appropriate mandatory gear is not allowed to participate. Any racer who does not finish with the mandatory gear will be disqualified. You must be ready to show the mandatory gear to Race officials at any time during the race.
Racers must carry all mandatory gear throughout the entire race from beginning to end and finish it with it (excl food). Any racer who does not have the appropriate mandatory gear is not allowed to participate. Any racer who does not finish with the mandatory gear will be disqualified. You must be ready to show the mandatory gear to Race officials at any time during the race.
1- Sleeping bag or Bivy bag min. 250gr or insulated jacket (puffy).
2- Sleeping pad full body length (foam mattres, bubblewrap or similar).
3- Emergency foil blanket
4 – Fire starting device to build emergency fire for warmth
All above gear is necessary for emergency situations to increase the chances of survival in harsh conditions. When static a person will cool down rapidly, but help might be hours away.
2- Sleeping pad full body length (foam mattres, bubblewrap or similar).
3- Emergency foil blanket
4 – Fire starting device to build emergency fire for warmth
All above gear is necessary for emergency situations to increase the chances of survival in harsh conditions. When static a person will cool down rapidly, but help might be hours away.
5- Headlamp with enough batteries.
6- Rear red flashing lamp with enough batteries.
7- Reflective patches on clothing front and back.
8- Whistle.
9 – Phone (switched on) + extra battery pack
All above gear is important to be visible on course and be locatable in emergency situation.
6- Rear red flashing lamp with enough batteries.
7- Reflective patches on clothing front and back.
8- Whistle.
9 – Phone (switched on) + extra battery pack
All above gear is important to be visible on course and be locatable in emergency situation.
10 – GPS device with saved route. Special GPS device or GPS watch with track following function is suggested. Smartphone+ extra battery is accepted, but not a good choice in case of rain or minus degrees.
11 – Water container(s) capacity at least 1,5l
12 – Food min 1500 kcalories (750kcal for “pehmo”)
13 – GPS tracking device provided by organisation
11 – Water container(s) capacity at least 1,5l
12 – Food min 1500 kcalories (750kcal for “pehmo”)
13 – GPS tracking device provided by organisation
RECOMMENDED GEAR – IT’S UP TO YOU TO CARRY IT.
1- Waterproof socks or overshoes (there can be water on the course even when freezing/snow).
2- Footwear with good grip and suitable for temperatures 0ºC to -30ºC
3- Spare thermal underwear.
4- Full wind/waterproof jacket and pants (Goretex or similar).
5- Extra gloves (cover mittens suggested).
6- Insulation for water container.
7- Tape, vaseline for blisters.
1- Waterproof socks or overshoes (there can be water on the course even when freezing/snow).
2- Footwear with good grip and suitable for temperatures 0ºC to -30ºC
3- Spare thermal underwear.
4- Full wind/waterproof jacket and pants (Goretex or similar).
5- Extra gloves (cover mittens suggested).
6- Insulation for water container.
7- Tape, vaseline for blisters.
REFLECTIVE GEAR and LIGHTS
Reflective gear is mandatory for all racers. Reflective material must be worn at all time and be visible in front and back. The rear red flashing light and front light must be ON when travelling on roads. In case of sleeping between checkpoints the red flashing light must be ON and visible from course.
Reflective gear is mandatory for all racers. Reflective material must be worn at all time and be visible in front and back. The rear red flashing light and front light must be ON when travelling on roads. In case of sleeping between checkpoints the red flashing light must be ON and visible from course.
RACE NUMBER
The Race number is mandatory for all racers. On bikes it must be attached at the front, on foot/ski racer visibly in front or back.
The Race number is mandatory for all racers. On bikes it must be attached at the front, on foot/ski racer visibly in front or back.
LITTERING AND DROPPING OFF GEAR
No littering the trail! Leave no trace except footsteps. You have to carry everything you start with until the finish. Trash can be disposed also in midcamp. Do not defecate on race trail. Get off the trail for it and return to same spot to continue.
No littering the trail! Leave no trace except footsteps. You have to carry everything you start with until the finish. Trash can be disposed also in midcamp. Do not defecate on race trail. Get off the trail for it and return to same spot to continue.
NO ASSISTANCE
This is a human powered race, racers must be self sufficient from start to finish. Any outside help by a support crew, motorized transport, animals etc – assistance to advance on the trail is not allowed. Racers will be disqualified if, at any time during the race, they have any outside help. There is a possibility to do the course just for experience without being part of the official race – for instance use electric bike or other help. This must be confirmed with race director before and clear to all other racers that you are unofficial participant.
This is a human powered race, racers must be self sufficient from start to finish. Any outside help by a support crew, motorized transport, animals etc – assistance to advance on the trail is not allowed. Racers will be disqualified if, at any time during the race, they have any outside help. There is a possibility to do the course just for experience without being part of the official race – for instance use electric bike or other help. This must be confirmed with race director before and clear to all other racers that you are unofficial participant.
CHECKPOINTS/CUT-OFF TIME
All racers must physically sign-in and sign-out at the race midcamp checkpoint marked on map. Hot drink and snacks are provided. Midcamp does not have warm indoor facilities! There is a toilet.
All racers must adhere to the cut-off time which is 10h from start opening (participants must leave midcamp by 14. january 20.29.59).
All racers must physically sign-in and sign-out at the race midcamp checkpoint marked on map. Hot drink and snacks are provided. Midcamp does not have warm indoor facilities! There is a toilet.
All racers must adhere to the cut-off time which is 10h from start opening (participants must leave midcamp by 14. january 20.29.59).
Pehmo course time limit 10h from start.
RESCUE, EVACUATIONS, DROPPING OUT and DISQUALIFIED
Evacuations from course are at racer’s expense. When not an acute medical issue, evacuation cost by car from race course is 20 eur and can be done only from a part of race course that is on drivable road. All racers must inform the race director if they leave the course and will not go to finish.
Rescue will be only in case of accident or acute medical issue. In case that needs rescue the participant should call emergency services phone 112 first and then inform race organization.
Evacuations from course are at racer’s expense. When not an acute medical issue, evacuation cost by car from race course is 20 eur and can be done only from a part of race course that is on drivable road. All racers must inform the race director if they leave the course and will not go to finish.
Rescue will be only in case of accident or acute medical issue. In case that needs rescue the participant should call emergency services phone 112 first and then inform race organization.
GPS, PHONES
All participants will be tracked live and their location published in the internet by Sportrec tracking device. All personal units for navigation, tracking or emergency position are allowed. Usually there is phone coverage throughout the race course. It is allowed to use your com devices to report on your progress during the race.
All participants will be tracked live and their location published in the internet by Sportrec tracking device. All personal units for navigation, tracking or emergency position are allowed. Usually there is phone coverage throughout the race course. It is allowed to use your com devices to report on your progress during the race.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE (registration opens 15. october 2022)
Step 1:
– Fill in the form with all the information requested, tick that you have read the race rules.
https://eventor.ee/…/62919a04-5943-44a8-c485-08daae18bcfe
Step 2:
Once we receive your form, we will send you a confirmation e-mail telling that you passed the selection process and our bank transfer details.
Step 3:
Pay participation fee in EUR by wire transfer (must include transfer fees)- and your registration procedure is completed. Now your name is in the roster.
– Fill in the form with all the information requested, tick that you have read the race rules.
https://eventor.ee/…/62919a04-5943-44a8-c485-08daae18bcfe
Step 2:
Once we receive your form, we will send you a confirmation e-mail telling that you passed the selection process and our bank transfer details.
Step 3:
Pay participation fee in EUR by wire transfer (must include transfer fees)- and your registration procedure is completed. Now your name is in the roster.
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