153 km

This distance requires at least 4 ITRA point from a single competition from 2021 to 2023.

Participants who does not meet this criteria will not be allowed to participate.

Distance:	153 km
Total climbing (D+):	6400 meters
Total descent (D-):	6400 meters
Start date:	12.07.2024 17:00
Time limit:	36 hours
ITRA category:	6 points
Minimum elevation:	432 m.s.l.
Maximum elevation:	1515 m.s.l.
Average elevation:	936 m.s.l.
Maximum difference:	1083 meters
Start elevation:	443 m.s.l.
End elevation:	443 m.s.l.

Aid stations

AID / Info	Km From Start	Supplies	GPS Coordinates	To Next Station	Cut off	Dropbag
AID "Bozhentsi"	11.2 km	Food, Beverages	42.872586, 25.424644	Distance: 8.22 km D+: 304 m D-: 118 m	-	-
AID "Sechen Kamak"	19.4 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.858456, 25.423542	Distance: 16.5 km D+: 757 m D-: 865 m	-	-
AID "Yabalka"	35.9 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.783738, 25.383989	Distance: 13.3 km D+: 962 m D-: 369 m	-	-
AID "Shipka"	49.2 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.748233, 25.321877	Distance: 11.4 km D+: 727 m D-: 510 m	-	-
AID "Mladost"	60.6 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.735718, 25.39513	Distance: 10 km D+: 106 m D-: 1051 m	14 hours	Yes
AID "Enina"	70.6 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.675638, 25.413976	Distance: 9.02 km D+: 1098 m D-: 379 m	-	-
AID "Kupeni"	79.6 km	Food, Beverages	42.691872, 25.492313	Distance: 8.49 km D+: 206 m D-: 690 m	-	-
AID "Seltse"	88.1 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.682319, 25.537258	Distance: 13.9 km D+: 546 m D-: 213 m	-	-
AID "Lovtsite"	102 km	Food, Beverages	42.733752, 25.470989	Distance: 12 km D+: 526 m D-: 180 m	-	-
AID "Mladost"	114 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.739298, 25.425612	Distance: 10 km D+: 331 m D-: 644 m	28 hours	Yes
AID "Balgarka"	124 km	Food, Beverages	42.76482, 25.503139	Distance: 14.2 km D+: 195 m D-: 799 m	-	-
AID "Stanchov Han"	138 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.814399, 25.561261	Distance: 9 km D+: 303 m D-: 282 m	-	-
"Plachkovtsi"	147 km	Food, Beverages, Transport	42.830993, 25.522582	Distance: 6 km D+: 245 m D-: 307 m	-	-

Required equipment

container(s) holding at least 1 litter of water – plastic bottle for running, water-skin or other (it is important to notice that without a water container the participant will not be able to receive any water at the control points!)
Mobile phone with a fully charged battery – and (highly recommended) additional charged battery or power bank (using GPS or losing cover drains the battery power faster)
Whistle (to alert in case of an accident);
survival blanket
First Aid Kit (bandage, tape, lint, analgesic, antihistamine, saline solution)
jacket (wind and water resistant)
two sources of light - headlamp or other convenient LED lighting portable body with full or new batteries
food with energy equivalent of at least 500 kcal

The required equipment will be checked at the start or when giving out the start packages. Every runner has to carry the required equipment by himself and can be checked at ANY aid station OR at the final when he/she finishes the race. A missing whistle, food or containers holding less than 1 liter of liquids will have a penalty of one hour each. Anything else missing from the required equipment (including no liquid containers) will follow immediate disqualification.

Recommended equipment:

a cup for water and other liquid (there will be no plastic cups at the aid stations)
Small bell (for protection of wild animals – to make noise while moving)
Baseball cap or other means of sun protection (note – the race starts at 6 a.m. and the sun might be strong during the noon hours);
Compass and a small printed map;
Polyester clothes, comfortable sports shoes for running – preferably with trail tread;
Poles to support the movement – optional
Spray protection from animals or other means of protection.
Insect repellents, sunscreen cosmetics.

There are no penalties for missing recommended equipment.

Create your team

You can make a team of 2 people and participate in the team ranklist as well! Join the adventure with a team mate. Team participation is OPTIONAL

How does it work?
When you sign up for the competition just choose "153km team" from the dropdown and follow the instructions. You can choose a unique name for your team!

IMPORTANT

Every participant participating in the team competition will be also in the ranklist of the individual 153km distance
You are not required to run together with your partner - your finish times will be summed at the end and will determine the place of your team
If somebody from the team quits or is disqualified the the team will be with DNF status in the ranklist but the other participant (that is not disqualified or given up) will still be in the individual ranklist!

Prices

Pre-enrollment 02/12/2024 incl.: 85 EUR
Early booking – from 02/13. to 05/20/2024 incl.: 95 EUR
Standard price – from 05/20/2024 to 06/24/2024 incl.: 115 EUR

IMPORTANT!!!

* After 24.06 registrations are not accepted. Registration on site is not performed (excl. for the 3 km distance)

* Distance can be changed before payment.

* For all participants of all distances there is provided: water, medical care, aid stations, electronic reporting of results.

* All participants in the distances 21, 42, 80, 100 and 153 kilometers receive additional gift - unique shirt iRun.bg / Tryavna Ultra, branded specifically for the event, and all finishers on those distances - a unique medal.