[Start Zones]
This year, for the first time, we are introducing start zone markings based on the ITRA ranking.
The goal is to maintain a smoother start and flow during the first kilometers of our most popular routes. The zones won’t apply to Lubań Vertical, Spiski Wędrowiec, or Niepokorny Mnich, as the number of participants there is relatively low.
However, on routes like Wielka Prehyba, Chyża Durbaszka, and Żwawe Wierchy, proper positioning at the start will ensure a smooth first few kilometers and help avoid unnecessary speed fluctuations and nervous overtaking on narrow mountain paths.
So, please pay attention to our signs in the start area and position yourself according to your rankings and/or estimated race times.
The ITRA ranking corresponds to a specific time for each distance, and the participant’s gender doesn’t matter here. We’ll also display exact times on our signs. If you’re unsure of your ranking, you can check it on itra.run. If you know you’re in better shape than your average ranking, move closer to the next zone. If you don’t have an ITRA ranking, simply estimate your finishing time and position yourself accordingly.
