RUNNING GERMANY – HEIDELBERG. HEAVENLY. HIGHER. HARDER. Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg on 27 October 2013.

Have a look at the route for the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg 2013 and experience the highlights along the route.

If you think this heavenly but hard challenge over 42 stony kilometres may be too much at the moment, the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg also offers a team relay. With this, you can share the attempt on the peaks and the marathon route with four other team partners. As part of a five-person relay, not only can you enjoy the sporting and visual highlights of the route, but you will also experience the really special “team spirit”, which can only be created during very special joint endeavours. Four changeover zones have been created for the team categories, all of which can be easily reached by a shuttle service. During the run there will be nine refreshment points.

The supporting program for the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg will start as early as 26 October 2013, when the start numbers will be handed out on Universitätsplatz and there will be a noodle party. HEIDELBERG

Make sure you get a place at the start for the premiere of the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg. Participation for individuals is limited to 1,500 runners and there are 300 starting places for the team relay.

We look forward to welcoming you in Heidelberg on 27 October 2013.

Registration/late entries

Registrations for the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg can be made either via the online application form (at www.trailmarathon-heidelberg.de) or using the application form.

The deadline for registrations is 30 September 2013. After that, it is only possible to register on site on 26/27 October. If the participation limit of 1,500 individual runners and 300 teams is reached before that date, no more applications will be accepted.

Journey to the event

If possible, please use public transport to travel to the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg. When you receive your runners' pack, which will be sent to you by email approx. two weeks before the event, you will receive additional information on your travel options.

Showers

There are showers in close proximity to the starting/finishing lines. You will find more detailed information in the runners' pack, which will be sent to you shortly before the event or on the signs at the venue.

Results/certificates/medals

Every person entitled to start in the marathon and team relay and who crosses the line within the target time of 6:30 hours, will receive a commemorative medal immediately after they cross the line.

You can access and print out the certificate, which will be the proof of performance, and results for all competitors on the Internet after 5.00 p.m. at www.trailmarathon-heidelberg.de.

Photo service

We are providing participants in the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg with an extensive photo service. There will be several photographers along the route and at the starting/finishing line. You can purchase the photos soon after the race at www.go4it-foto.de.

Lead vehicle/escort vehicles

Along sections of the route where conditions allow, a lead vehicle will drive ahead of the field. It is not permitted for runners to be accompanied by cycles or similar vehicles and, if this is not observed, the accompanied runner will be disqualified.

Walking aids

Walking aids in the form of hiking sticks, ski sticks and similar aids are forbidden. Non-observance of this instruction will result in disqualification.

Liability

By sending my registration I declare that, in the event of my participation in the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg 2013, I agree to the conditions of participation, the rule on data protection and, in particular, the limitation in the event organiser's liability, as I have viewed them in the download centre on the Internet. I declare that I am physically fit and my fitness level is sufficient to participate in this sporting event.

Only runners who have trained to achieve a high level of physical fitness will be able to cope with the demands of the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg. Each participant bears full personal responsibility for his/her physical condition. It can be extremely dangerous to run shortly after infectious diseases (angina, flu). The same applies to taking painkillers and similar medicines before the start.

Hotels

Heidelberg Marketing GmbH will be pleased to help you to plan your stay in Heidelberg. We have worked with them to suggest some hotels and interesting activities. You can find these on our website under "tourism" or at www.heidelberg-marketing.de.

Categories

M/F 18, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70

Cloakroom facilities to store clothing

We are setting up cloakroom facilities for participants close to the start and finish. Please mark your bags with the label indicating your start number, which was provided in your start documentation. The cloakroom is open on October 27 between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.

Massage

A free massage is offered to you near the finishing area.

Registration confirmation

In addition to the registration confirmation, which you will receive directly after you have registered online, we will send you confirmation of registration with the definitive start number by email approximately two weeks before the race. The runners' pack with all important information on your participation in the Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg will also be sent with this letter.

Trade stands

Apart from handing out the starting numbers and the registration service, at Universitätsplatz there will also be a marathon show with trade stands. Here you will find numerous attractive offers from exhibitors operating in the running business as well as our sponsors and partners.

Pasta party

The noodle party will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at the Universitätsplatz in Heidelberg. A portion of noodles and a drink will cost €5. Vouchers may be purchased at the at the marathon show or when registering.

Presentation ceremony

The presentation ceremony for the marathon (m/f) and the team relay (m/f/mixed) will take place on the podium near the starting/finishing area, soon after the end of the race.

Start number

It is not allowed to pass on the start number to other persons. It is not permitted to change the starting number and the full-size number, including the advertising, must be worn across the chest. Each corner should be fastened with safety pins, which are provided in the starter bag. The starting numbers for the marathon race show the person's name so that the spectators can call your name as they cheer you on. In the case of the team competition, the team name is printed on the starting number. This makes the race more personal and you can take away your own individual memories of the marathon.

Start documentation

The start documentation will be handed out upon presentation of the registration confirmation on

26 October 2013 from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. and on

27 October 2013 from 7.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m.

on the Universitätsplatz in Heidelberg.

Start/procedure at start

The Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg will start and finish at the Universitätsplatz in Heidelberg. The start will be at 9.00 a.m.; runners will start in several groups. Runners will be assigned to individual groups in accordance with the target time given when you registered. Your registration confirmation will state to which start group you have been assigned.

Line-up at start

The runners will line up 30 minutes before the official start time, i.e. from 8.30 a.m.

Route

The route has been measured and is 42 km. The route is marked with white signs bearing the Trail Marathon logo. Additional barriers and signs will be erected along the route on the day of the race. The stewards' instructions must be strictly followed. A detailed description of the route and an aerial view of the route can be found in the "Route" section.

Participation fee

Date

27 October 2013 – Starting from 9.00 a.m. onwards.

Promoter

Promoter: Mannheim läuft e.V.

Organiser: m³ Marathon Mannheim Marketing GmbH & Co. KG

Friedrich-Karl-Str. 14 – 68165 Mannheim

info[at]trailmarathon-heidelberg[.]de

The Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg will be in accordance with the regulations of the German Athletics Association (IWR / LAO / VAO).

Refreshments

Along the route there will be nine refreshment points for the runners. Here the runners will be handed beverages (water, electrolyte drinks and tea), energy bars, gels and fruit. At the finishing line there will be electrolyte drinks, tea, water, bananas and other energizing refreshments.

Categories

Marathon (m/f) – limited to 1,500 starters

 

Team relay (teams of five, m/f/mixed) – limited to 300 relay teams

 

The team relay includes some special categories "Heidelberg Alumni" (for former students of Heidelberg University), "Five Continents Challenge" (for relay teams comprising five runners from five different continents), "RUNiversity" (for students and members of universities and cooperative state universities) and the "championship for doctors and pharmacists". 

Timekeeping

The ChampionChip is used for timekeeping for all competitions. When you register, you have the option of specifying your own chip number. If you do not have your own chip, you will automatically be assigned a hired chip. The hire fee of 5.00 euros will automatically be invoiced with the starting fee. After the race, the hired chip must be returned in the area of the finishing line by 5.00 p.m. If this is not done, the chip is considered to be purchased and a one-off charge of 25.00 euros will be debited to your account.

Finish/closure of finish line

The Gelita Trail Marathon Heidelberg will finish at the Universitätsplatz in Heidelberg. The fastest runner is expected at about 12.00 noon, the finishing line will close at 3.00 p.m. In special circumstances, e.g. bad weather, the time the finishing line closes may be extended. There will also be an intermediate checkpoint at kilometre 18 (Langer Kirschbaum refreshment point). Runners who have not reached this point by 2:45 hours will not be allowed to continue.