53nd 100 km run of Biel – Atmosphere of departure!

It’s time! For the 53^rd annual Biel Running Days there are some surprises in store for you. Firstly, the run will no longer be taking place at the ice hockey stadium, but instead it will start and finish at the park on Lake Biel. A new infrastructure is being built for our new location to offer you the best possible conditions for before and after the race.

Second, the CLIMAX of the 2011 run will be starting in the middle of the city by the KONGRESSHAUS. The first kilometre will be run through the main street in Biel city in front of thousands of onlookers and fans.

These changes have been brought about in order to help the public, the sponsors and the media get closer to the action and be able to enjoy more of the race. The changes were also made due to requests from the participants.

The organizational committee as well as all volunteers have shouldered a massive undertaking with these changes in order to make the Biel Running Days more attractive for all involved. We hope that in participating this year you will appreciate the changes which have been made, and who wouldn’t want to be a part of the premier run of the new track whether it be as a runner or walker? We look forward to receiving your registrations and wish you all the very best in your training for the Biel Running Days 2011!

OK-President Jakob Etter

53nd 100 km run of Biel

100-km-run

> Route map, city map and public transportation timetable (PDF)

> Route plan on connect garmin

With three sections (km 38, km 56, km 76.5)
Participants who finish each section will be included in the ranking list for the respective section.

Minimum age for participants of the 100km is 16 years old.

Minimum age for the 100km Swiss Championship is 20 years old.

Eligibility for the Swiss Championship 100km
Swiss Championship 100 km 2011 – All participants who hold a Swiss passport are eligible to be Swiss Champion.

Race Sections
Biel-Oberramsern (Section 1: 38 km)
Biel-Kirchberg (Section 2: 56 km)
Biel-Bibern (Section 3: 76,5 km)

Sectional Time Limit
Saturday, 18.6.2011, expo02-Area Biel, 19.00 (7 pm)
Oberramsern 06.00 (6 am), Kirchberg 09.45 (9.45 am), Bibern 14.00 (2 pm)
Büren 16.15 (4.15 pm), Safnern 17.00 (5 pm) Brügg 18.00 (6 pm)

Participation Fee
Until the 6th of May: CHF 125.- / € 96.-
After the 6th of May until the 30th of May: CHF 135.- / € 104.-
After the 31st of May until 2 hours before the start of the race: CHF 145.- / € 111.-

Finisher Prize
Certificate, Finisher t-shirt and a medal.

Registration
It is possible for participants to register until 2 hours before the race begins.

Start Number Collection
NEW- start numbers must be collected more than ONE HOUR before the start of the race.

Bike License 100km
Bike licenses can be bought in the event tent in Biel or on Friday (17.06.2011) evening after 9pm at the BEKB Bank in Lyss (CHF 25-/ €20.-). Per participant, only one bike supporter is allowed. Support by foot is forbidden.

Bike Rental
Biel Trainstation SBB (Bahnhof SBB Biel) Tel. +41 (0)51 226 22 81

Transport
Free transportation back to Biel and the event tent with the PostAuto shuttle bus from all sections (from Aarberg/Oberramsern/Kirchberg/Bibern)

License Fee
License fee for the Swiss Championship 100km is included in the registration fee.

Tips for Supporters in Cars
Because of limited parking in the race change zones (Aarberg, Oberramsern, Kirchberg und Bibern) please do not park in these areas in order to prevent overflow which cause traffic jams. Instead, please feel free to stop in any of the following towns: Kappelen, Ammerzwil, Jegenstorf, Kernenried, Aefligen,Bätterkinden, Lohn, Arch, Büren, Safnern Fussballplatz, Brügg

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