USEFUL INFO
INFO
Here you'll find "all" necessary info about the race - updated on a continous basis.
About 10 days before race date all participants will receive a Race-PM containing all you need to know (& some you don't need).
REGISTRATION
Registration to GotRun Trail Fest 2024 opens 14/8.
- 300 start bibs available in total for all distances (limited number/distance)
- Registration via Raceid.com HERE (extern link)
ORGANIZER
GotRun Trail Fest is organized by Run Raisers (from Sweden) & WULF (Wisby Ultralöparförening). Run Raisers also organize the international charity trail race KRKA Ultra Challenge in Croatia both 2018-2019, and WINTER BAY Backyard Ultra in Stockholm 2022-2023.
All our events have a clear charity connection where we inform & raise money against one of the fastest growing global diseases - diabetes! #Run4Diabetes
GOTRUN TRAIL FEST - 2024
The course mainly follows Östkustleden & Torsburgenleden along the spectacular east coast of Gotland. Depending of distance you'll also run quite a bit on lovely forest trails around Ljugarn & the ancient ruin Torsburgen. NOTE! All participants run at their own risk, need to carry enough energy to last the whole race, bring all mandatory equipent & must sign the race disclaimer before start.
NOTE! Mandatory for all participants to download the course to watch/mobile to navigate (apply to "Dubble" 100miles & "Enkle" 50miles). These courses are NOT MARKED the whole way.
Download the GPX-files here:
FERRY TICKETS - DESTINATION GOTLAND
GotRun Trail Fest is an approved event Idrottens Ö, which is a collaboration initiative between the Gothlandic athletic movement and the hospitality industry in Gotland. Via Idrottens Ö Destination Gotland offer discounted travel and accommodation to attractive prices in connection with the various sporting events taking place in Gotland.
As a participant (also applies to your family) you will have 10-48% discount on your ticket prices from Destination Gotlands (depending on time of year).
Note! For prices & discounts you must contact/book via either phone or email according to below + state you are a participant in GotRun Trail Fest:
Phone: 0771-22 33 50
E-mail: idrottsresor@destinationgotland.se
Webb: www.destinationgotland.se
THE GOTHIC TRAIL
We'll bring you on an adventure where the ocean's voice is always present. On eastern Gotland there are many stories from ancient times & the ocean has taken many lives. Running here during the winter you'll feel how the darkness, loneliness & history will catch you while fighting against the forces of nature. Are you a true rebel like the goth Thore from Hajdeby & his ancestors who have guarded the coast for as long as anyone can remember?
RACE DATE
Friday March 15 - 2024 "Dubble" 100 miles start at the courtyard of Pensionat Lövängen in Ljugarn
Saturday March 16 – 2024 "Enkle" 50 miles start at the courtyard of Pensionat Lövängen in Ljugarn
Saturday March 16 - 2024 "Korte" 36 km start at Östergarns IP
START
"Dubble" 100 miles: Kl. 20:00 Fri March 15 - time limit 28h (cut 23h)
"Enkle" 50 miles: Kl. 07:00 Sat March 16 - time limit 14h
"Korte" 36 km: Kl. 11:00 Sat March 16 (transfer to start @ kl. 09:30 from Ljugarn) - time limit 7h
CLASSES
2 classes/distance: DUDES/LADIES
SM & VSM
The distance "Enkle" 50 miles is also SM & VSM in long trail running 2024 - see more info HERE
NOTE! The absolute last date to register for SM/VSM is Friday 8/3 (registrations/name changes after this date participate in the race, but NOT in SM/VSM)!
Of course you can run "Enkle" 50 miles even if you are not in a club, then you just don't participate in SM/VSM as well.
CUT-OFF
There will only be one cut-off, applicable only for "Dubble" 100 miles participants. The cut will be after ca 124 km at aid station Östergarns IP. Participants must leave this station latest kl. 19.00 Saturday night (after 23 h), to have a reasonable chance to finish within the maximum 28 h. Participants who miss this time cannot continue the race & will get DNF in the result list, will get a ride back to finish.
QUALIFICATIONS
"Korte" 36km = ITRA National League = Qualifying race (index( in 20K-category for UTMB World Series 2024.
"Enkle" 50 miles = ITRA National League = Qualifying race (index) in 50K-category for UTMB World Series 2024.
"Dubble" 100 miles = ITRA National League = Qualifying race (index) in 100M-category for UTMB World Series 2024.
START BIBS
You'll collect your start bib + goodie bag ONLY according to:
”DUBBLE” 100 MILES
Place: Pensionat Lövängen at the inner yard (Storvägen 64, 623 65 Ljugarn)
Time: Friday 15 March, between 16:00 - 19:30
”ENKLE” 50 MILES
Place: Pensionat Lövängen at the inner yard (Storvägen 64, 623 65 Ljugarn)
Time: Friday 15 March, between 16:00 - 19:30 (Note! ”Dubble” has priority)
Saturday 16 March, between 06:00 - 06:45 (Note! Only ”Enkle”)
”KORTE” 36 KM
Place: Pensionat Lövängen at the inner yard (Storvägen 64, 623 65 Ljugarn)
Time: Friday 16 March, between 16:00 - 19:30 (Note! ”Dubble” has priority)
Place: Östergarns IP at the start (Lassar Kviar 49, 623 69 Katthammarsvik)
Time: Saturday 16 March, between 10:00 - 10:45
NAME CHANGE
Change of name can be done until March 1, 2024 at at cost of 100 SEK.
Do like this: The original participant sends an email to info@runraisers.com & approve the name change. We also need full details for the new particpant: Complete name, email, mobile, sex, personal number (6 digits), club/team.
REPENT REGISTRATION
According to The Distance Contracts Act sports events are exempt from the right of withdrawal.
You can read more here (Lag (2005:59) om distansavtal och avtal utanför affärslokaler) här
You can also read a short version here Hallå konsument!
GIVE-AWAY
All particpants will get a unique GotRun-merch either at start bib handout or in the goodie bag at the finish area.
ACCOMMODATION
We offer our participants great prices on accommodation thru our partners, some accommodation alternatives are located within a few minutes wallking distance from both the start-/finish area as well as the race dinner location on Saturday, and some a bit further away.
See more info here: Accommodation
LOCATION
Pensionat Lövängen in Ljugarn (inner yard)
START-/FINISH AREA
Start & Finish area is located at Pensionat Lövängen in Ljugarn. Here you'll find water, sports drink & something to eat. Here is also a limited area where participants can leave drop-bags (apply only to participants in "Dubble").
Note! There is only one supermarket in Ljugarn (well assorted Coop), with limited opening hours (week days 09-19, weekends 10-16).
COURSE MARKINGS
Between Anga Prästänge & Ljugarn the course follows Östkustleden (with the exception of 8km between Gammelgarn Ängmans & Östergarns IP), which is well marked with orange markings on stones/trees/poles. This means that the "Korte" 36 km course is fully marked. However, part of the remaining course is NOT MARKED with the exception of about 8 km from Ljugarn to Ardre Petsarveklint, which affects participants in both "Dubble" & "Enkle". From here the course follows the new Torsburgenleden, also with orange markings. More info in Race PM.
NOTE! Mandatory for all participants to download the course to watch/mobile to navigate (apply to all participants in "Dubble" & "Enkle").
Download the GPX-files here:
DNF
In the event that a particpant need to quit the race, he/she must contact Race Management immediately & follow instructions on how to get to a reasonable pick-up location. Race Management mobile number will be printed on the backside of start bib & this number must be programmed in participants phones before start.
SOCIAL MEDIA
By signing up for GotRun Trail Fest all participants agree that the organizers Run Raisers & WULF can post photos & videos before/during/after the race on this website and social media (Facebook & Instagram).
RESULTS REPORTING (GDPR)
By signing up for GotRun Trail Fest all participants agree that the organizers Run Raisers & WULF can send the race results to UTMB, ITRA & DUV Ultra containing full name, gender, birth date (6 digits), club, nationality.
PASTA FRI 15/3
At Pensionat Lövängen there will be a pasta buffé served between kl. 18-21, which is also where the start bib will be collected. Note! This must be pre-booked & paid in advance - all participants who are "ticked yes" at race registration will get an email in February where you confirm participation + pay via Swish directly to Pensionat Lövängen! This is also where you have breakfast if you stay at Frejs Magasin (breakfast must be prebooked).
Note! There is only one supermarket in Ljugarn (well assorted Coop), with limited opening hours (week days 09-19, weekends 10-16).
RACE DINNER SAT 16/3
We plan a great race dinner with a touch of Gotland included on Saturday night. Price about 295:- for a 2-course menu excl. drinks.
Note! Must be pre-booked & paid in advance - all participants who are "ticked yes" at race registration will get an email in February where you confirm participation + pay via Swish directly to Pensionat Lövängen!
We hope to see all participants here at the dinner held at Pensionat Lövängen/Frejs Magasin, to chill on the After Run followed by a race dinner. If you finish the race late you can have dinner in a box.
More details will included in the Race-PM to be sent out about 10 daye prior to race date.
Note! There is only one supermarket in Ljugarn (well assorted Coop), with limited opening hours (week days 09-19, weekends 10-16).
PRICES & CEREMONY
Medals will be handed out to all particpants upon finish (who said "yes to medal" at sign up).
Price ceremony to all winners/distance will be presented shortly after finish, if possible when place 1-3 per class/distance have finished. We will also have a lottery where participants have a chance to win prizes from our lovely sponsors/partners on their start bib numbers.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
The following is mandatory for all participants:
- GPS with the GPX-file of the race course downloaded (GPS watch and/or mobile)
- Head lamp + extra battery (or extra head lamp)
- Safety blanket (foil) + self-adhering elastic bandage
- > 1L water/sports drink in vest/backpack (about 15-17 km between aid stations)
- Own energy to last for the whole race, e.g. gels/bars
- Own mug/cup
- Wind-/waterproof jacket
- Extra long-sleeve base layer
- Hat + gloves/mittens
- Personal medication
Head lamp, safety blanket & liquid MUST be carried from start to finish. Own mug/cup must be used at aid stations (no disposable mugs will be available). Personal medication must be packed in vest/backpack.
Reflex and/or reflex vest, extra shoes & socks, anti-chafing & extra clothes are recommended equipments. The January weather in Gotland can vary heavily, simply dress accordingly.
Note! Participants in the "Enkle" 50 miles are not allowed to use headphones to listen to music or similar during the race (SFIF regulation that applies to SM/VSM, but here for all participants). Leads to disqualification upon discovery.
DROPBAGS
Only participants in "Dubble" 100 miles & "Enkle" 50 miles can have dropbags, according to:
- "Dubble" = 2 x dropbags (after 36km/124km at Östergarns IP + 80km half way in Ljugarn)
- "Enkle" = 1 x dropbag (after ca 44km at Östergarns IP)
OWN CUP & LITTERING
Certainly it is unthinkable to leave any litter in the nature, you bring your garbage with you until you find a bin to throw it away. In our ambition to save the environment, we'll not have any disposable mugs at the aid stations. This means all particpants must have their own mug/cup to enjoy the refreshments at the aid stations.
TIMING
2024 we will probably have GPS-trackers from GeoTracks on all participants in "Dubble" 100 miles & "Enkle" 50 miles.
2024 we will have individual timing thru the app Raceid.com for the "Korte" 36 km distance.
This will ensure participants & spectators can follow the progress from a number of checkpoints during the race. To ensure you as a participant get timed at a checkpoint it is very important that the volunteers can see your start bib - please carry this visible on the front of your body to make this process easier.
RESULTS
During the race particpants & spectators can follow the results "live" as participants pass the various checkpoints. Live results can be found on Raceid.com HERE or at RaceTracker 2023.
RACE ESULTS 2023-03-18 ("Korte" 36 km)
RACE RESULTS 2023-03-18 ("Dubble + "Enkle")
TOILETS, DRESSING ROOMS, SHOWER
In general, use the natures resources. Toilets are close to the start in Ljugarn ("Dubble" & "Enkle") at Pensionat Lövängen, which is also an aid station, as well as at Torsburgen, Östergarns IP, & tempory toilets are at Sandviken Strandby & Folhammars camping.
No dressing rooms, change where you stay at.
No showers, shower where you stay at.
Regardless where you staty in LJugarn you'll just be a few minutes walking distance from start/finish.
AID STATIONS
NOTE! About 14-17 km between the aid stations. Plan your water/energy accordingly & bring all the energy you need.
Water & sports drink will be available in all stations, something hot to drink in some & some snacks/fruits in some. Ensure you carry what you need during the whole race.
PACERS
Pacers are NOT allowed. Support ONLY allowed at the official aid stations.
