Trail Running

Ziel

Complete the trail course safely and within the rules in the best possible time.

Teilnehmer

Usually individual; races may include team, relay or age-category results.

Teamgröße

Individual start is standard; team/relay scoring depends on the event notice.

Spielfeld

Marked or self-planned natural paths, forest trails, mountain trails, singletracks or off-road courses with changing surface.

Dauer

From short trails to ultra distances; duration depends on course, elevation and cut-offs.

Wertung

Races are scored by time/placing on the announced course; mandatory equipment, cut-offs and safety rules may apply.

Gewinnbedingung

Fastest rule-compliant time or best placing in the announced category.

Ausrüstung

Trail or grippy running shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water/food, route/navigation, light and mandatory kit by race.

Wichtige Regelpunkte

• short-cutting the course
• missing mandatory equipment
• ignoring cut-off or checkpoint rule
• violating environmental/trail rules