THE JUMPING GORILLA MOUNTAIN ULTRA RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 BURJ

THE JUMPING GORILLA MOUNTAIN ULTRA RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 BURJ by The Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Run Series

ABOUT ORGANIZATION

The Jumping Gorilla Mountain trail run series organizes various trail running events with 100% trail route. These races are conducted within the limits of Pune Maharashtra.

DEFINITION OF THE RACE

The Jumping Gorilla Mountain Ultra Running Championship 2024 Burj is an event which includes 4 race categories which will be held in Katraj to Sinhagad mountain ranges of Pune, Maharashtra, India. Winding through the hiking routes of the great Sahyadri mountain range; the wonder of the nature, the mountains that are decorated like forts, testifying to the supernatural history, awakening the memory of all the foot marks of our king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Each race takes place in one single stage, at an undefined pace and within a time limit.

THE JUMPING GORILLA MOUNTAIN ULTRA RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 BURJ is ITRA International Trail Running Association certified and UTMB - Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc World Series qualifying race 2024

Race Category details:

Gorilla 10 Km | 650 meters elevation gain, starts from Pune in semi-autonomy.

There will be a total of 2 Aid Stations in this race course and race starts at 07:00 am on the

Sunday, January 28th | Cut-off time for finishing is 03:00 hours.

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Gorilla 25 Km | 1620 meters elevation gain, starts from Pune in semi-autonomy.

There will be a total of 2 Aid Stations in this race course and the race starts at 07:00 am on the

Sunday, January 28th | Cut-off time for finishing is 07:00 hours.

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Gorilla 50 Km | 3060 meters elevation gain, starts from Pune in semi-autonomy.

There will be a total of 5 Aid Stations in this race course and the race starts at 07:00 am on the

Sunday, January 28th | Cut-off time for finishing is 14:00 hours.

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Gorilla 100 Km | 6100 meters elevation gain, starts from Pune in semi-autonomy.

There will be a total of 7 Aid Stations in this race course and race starts at 07:00 am on the

Saturday, January 27th | Cut-off time for finishing is 30:00 hours.

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RUNNER’S COMMITMENT

To participate in this event, in particular the GORILLA 100k & GORILLA 50k, it is essential:

o To be completely aware of the length and specificity of the event and to be perfectly prepared for it.

o To have acquired, previous to the race, a real capacity of personal autonomy in the mountains allowing for the management of problems induced by this type of event, and notably:

o Know how to confront, without outside help, climatic conditions which could be very difficult to deal with at altitude (night, wind, cold, fog, rain).

o Know how to manage, including when one is isolated, physical or mental problems arising from a great fatigue, digestive problems, muscle or articular pains, small wounds...

o To be totally conscious that the organization’s role is not to help a runner manage these problems.

o To be totally aware that for such an activity in the mountains, security depends upon the runner's capacity to adapt to the problems encountered or foreseen.

o To inform and to sensitize the members of the runner’s entourage towards the respect of nature, people and the regulations of the race.

o All 4 individual categories - 10km - 25Km - 50Km - 100Km determined by distance, total elevation gained and cut off timings.

o 25Km - 50Km - 100Km categories are open for professionally marathon trained athletes of all nationalities above 18 years of age on 25/01/2024.

o 10km is funrun category - open for 16

o A 25Km participant must have completed (or will complete) one Half Marathon (21kms) in between January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024.

o A 50K and 100k participant must have completed (or will complete) one Full Ultra Marathon (40kms) between January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024.

o Or, the participant must have completed (or will complete) an Ultra Marathon of 50 Km and above within the cut off time prescribed by the respective organizers of the race that you ran, between January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024.

o Athletes must be trained for mountain running and have participated in races that have minimum elevation of 3000m +

Participation will be NOT be entertained without water vest and mandatory gears

Important Note: This is semi-autonomy (semi-supported) race

Which means, we will give you calculated nutrition support & water to every participant!

THIS IS NOT A RECREATIONAL RACE

SEMI AUTONOMY (SEMI-SUPPORTED RACE)

The principal of every individual race in semi-autonomy is the rule. The Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Championship will take place in one single stage, at an undefined pace, within the limits of the time barriers which are specified for each event. Semi-autonomy is defined as having the capacity to be autonomous between two refreshments posts/aid stations, as much on the food front, allowing for adapting to problems encountered or foreseen (bad weather, physical problems, injury...)

This principal implies, in particular, the following rules:

1. Each runner must have with them throughout the duration of the race the totality of their mandatory gears and equipments.

2. The refreshment posts supply drinks and food to be consumed on site. Jumping Gorilla only supplies still water or energizing drink for filling water bottles or hydration packs. The runner should take care to ensure they have, when leaving each refreshment post, the quantity of drink and food which is necessary to keep them going until the following refreshment post.

3. It is forbidden to accompany or be accompanied along any part the race route by a person not registered for the race. It is not allowed to be accompanied by a dog or any other animal.

EQUIPMENT

In order to ensure the smooth running of each event, each participant must carry with them all the items listed in the mandatory equipment checklist (see below). And take all the equipment with them during the race even if the runner is not using it.

Please note: the items included in the mandatory equipment checklist are the basic pieces which each trail-runner must adapt according to their own skills. In particular, you should not choose the lightest possible clothing but prefer clothing that really provides good protection in the mountains against heat, cold, wind, and therefore better safety and performance.

GORILLA 100, GORILLA 50 & GORILLA 25 mandatory equipment checklist 

• Water vest of 3 litres capacity minimum. Without water vest you are not allowed participate.

• Running bagpack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.

• Mobile + an external battery is highly recommended

• Headlamps with spare cells/battery

• Whistle

• Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains. The jacket must be made of a

• Waterproof* and breathable** membrane (eg. Outdry). The runner must judge whether, according to the before mentioned criteria, the jacket complies with the regulations and therefore is suitable for bad weather in the mountains. However, during a check, the race director’s opinion on the matter shall prevail.

• Cap or bandana or Buff

• ID – passport/ID card

Other recommended equipment (including but not limited to)

• Spare warm clothing, essential in case of cold and rainy weather or in case of injury

• Poles in the case of rain for your safety on slippery ground.

• Vaseline or anti-heat cream or sunscreen

• At least 500 INR cash (just in case...).

• Reusable bowl and spoon

• GPS watch

• Knife or scissors for cutting elastic bandage

• Electrolytes and energy gels etc

• If you choose to take hiking poles with you, you have to carry them for the duration of the whole race. No poles are authorized at the bag drop.

If you have further questions about mandatory equipment, do not hesitate to consult with us.

Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.

RACE-BIBS

Race-bibs are handed over to each runner upon presentation of:

• A valid ID with photo

• All items on the mandatory equipment checklist.

The race-bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must remain permanently and completely visible during the whole race. It must always be placed on top of all clothing and must not be positioned on a leg or on the back. The runner’s name and partner's logos must not be altered or hidden. The bib is the pass to access the aid stations, medical points, rest rooms, bag drop-off or pick-up areas... The bib is only withdrawn if the runner refuses to comply with the race director’s decision. If the runner abandons the race, the bib is cut and deactivated.

Pre-Race Briefing + Bib Collection

Will be Notified in January

DROP BAGS / SPARE BAGS

Only bags will be transported. Poles are not allowed in these bags.

As the items in the bags are neither checked nor controlled, we will accept no claims on that matter. We recommend not to put any valuable items in the bags. We advise you to keep toiletries and spare clothes.

ROUTE MARKING

Route markers are made of reflective ribbons, so that you can easily spot them even at night.

WARNING: if you can't see any way marker, turn back! Because we respect the environment, we do not use any paint on the trails.

SECURITY AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

There is physio and medical station at the start/finish point. For serious injuries we have an ambulance at the race venue with ER doctor available 24x7.

Every runner must give assistance to any person in danger and alert the race director.

Do not forget that any kind of unexpected events - linked to the environment and the race

- Could make you wait for help longer than expected. Your safety therefore depends upon the quality of the items that you have put in your bagpack.

All medical, paramedical, first aid and guide staff, as well as any person appointed by the race director are able to:

• exclude from the race any participant who is deemed to be unable to continue the event

• demand to any competitor to use any item of the mandatory equipment

• evacuate by any means the runners they deem to be in danger 

• refer patients to the most appropriate care structure

A runner who contacts a doctor or search and rescue staff submits  to their authority and agrees to accept their decisions.

If a runner's state of health justifies treatment via intravenous drip, the runner shall compulsorily withdraw from the race.

TIME LIMIT AND CUT-OFF TIMES

The cut-off time for finishing each race is:

GORILLA 100: 30hrs 00min

GORILLA 50: 14hrs 00min

GORILLA 25: 7hrs 00min

GORILLA 25: 3hrs 00min

Cut-off times are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish within the time limit. In order to be authorized to continue a race, all participants must leave the check point/aid station before the cut-off time (whatever their time of arrival at the check point).

All participants excluded from the race who wish to continue the route can only do so after having returned their race-bib and under their own responsibility and in complete autonomy.

DROP OUT AND REPATRIATION

Except in case of injury, a runner wishing to withdraw the race must do so only at a check point.

They must inform the person responsible for the point or report their withdrawal by returning the bib at nearest aid station.

If a runner wishes to withdraw while on the route between 2 checkpoints, they must reach the nearest checkpoint where they must report their withdrawal.

Runners who withdraw must return their race bib because it has tracking chip which needs to be disconnected by the race authorities.

FINISH

When you finish your race, you will receive the finisher's medal.

Finishers will have access to a final aid station located

REST

During the race, runners will have some rest areas in some aid stations, with camp beds and blankets.

Runners having finished their race and wishing to prolong their stay must have their own accommodation.

RANKING AND AWARDS

For each race, there is a general ranking - men and women - and a category ranking - men and women - (see below further details for each category).

Events: The first 3 runners in each category  receive a trophy. Results for all participants will be displayed on www.thejumpinggorilla.com

COMPLAINTS

Any complaint must be sent by email to runwithitro@gmail.com, within 10 days after the end of the event.

REGISTRATION PRIVILEGES

Jumping Gorilla Mountain Ultra Running Championship Dry Fit T-Shirt

Bib number with timing chip

Well stocked Aid-Stations

Finisher medal

Podium Finishers get Trophy

Pre and Post-race Meals

Display of results on the website post-trail run (www.thejumpinggorilla.com)

Digital Certificates

PARKING

Parking will be available at the race venue.

You will have to reach in prior time and park your vehicle on race day in the designated parking space.

Parking at owner’s risk!

UTMB World Series Qualifier Race

An Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc UTMB® World Series Qualifiers are the gateway to the UTMB® World Series, with thousands of races around the world which are open to all. Participating in a UTMB® World Series Qualifier race will allow for runners who take part to benefit from privileged access to the UTMB®

All Finishers of a UTMB® World Series Events 20K race earn 1 Running Stone

All Finishers of a UTMB® World Series Events 50K race earn 2 Running Stones

All Finishers of a UTMB® World Series Events 100K race earn 3 Running Stones

HOW DO THE RUNNING STONES WORK?

One Running Stone is equivalent to one entry into the lottery to participate in the UTMB® World Series Finals, i.e., the UTMB®, CCC® and OCC races of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc. Running Stones will be awarded to all finishers of a 20K, 50K, 100K and 100M UTMB® World Series Event or UTMB® World Series Major. Running Stones accumulate over time and each Running Stone gives an additional chance to be selected via the lottery.  

Running Stones can be used to enter the lottery for only one race per edition of the UTMB® World Series Finals. If the athlete is not selected, they may use their Running Stones for a subsequent edition of the lottery for the race of their choice if they hold a valid UTMB® Index in the category.    For example, if you have 9 Running Stones, your name appears 9 times in the lottery, thus tripling your odds in the lottery vs someone who only has 3 Running Stones.

ITRA (International Trail Running Association)

International Trail Running Association is a global regulatory body that promotes trail running and authenticating trail running races around the globe. ITRA allots points for races so that runners around the world can participate in them to qualify for world-class trail marathons like UTMB.

Indian Sports Revolution is a member of ITRA- International Trail Running Association and The Jumping Gorilla Trail Run is an accredited race. You can view The Jumping Gorilla Mountain Trail Run in their annual race calendar of India.

Race venue Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FtpqmsGnb1zd5T2A6   

View ITRA Evaluation: Click here - https://itra.run/Races/RaceDetails/THE.JUMPING.GORILLA.MOUNTAIN.ULTRA.RUNNING.CHAMPIONSHIP...BURJ.GORILLA.100KM/2024/87865 

Visit Website for more details: www.thejumpinggorilla.com