Alpine Lakes Ultra Run UTMB® World Series Qualifier

Schedule

Fri Sep 09 2022 at 06:00 pm to Wed Sep 14 2022 at 11:45 pm

Location

Abpara Chowk | Islamabad, IS

Margalla Trail Runners is going to organize the first-ever exciting, thrilling, and challenging, 60km and 20k race, on the mountains of Galliyat. The UTMB® World Series Qualifier races are organized by @margallatrailrunners first time in the history of Pakistan. It will the longest-distance 60km running race on the most beautiful and scenic trails of Galliyat, Pakistan.
UTMB® World Series Qualifier is a qualifying race in the 20K, 50K, 100K or 100M categories which contributes towards every Finishers UTMB® Index and gives privileged access to the UTMB® World Series Events*. The privileged access corresponds to:
• Exclusive pre-sales period
• Early bird prices secure
• Access to races on a first come first served basis
*Excluding sold-out races where a draw will be organized. In the event of a draw, subscriptions will be exclusive to UTMB® Index holders.
Runners will be qualified or they have to improve their Performance Index via participating in 20K, 50K, 100K, 100M UTMB World Series Qualifier Events/Races on the following formula;
 It is based on the time taken to run the distance, elevation, and overall position in the participating UTMB World Series Qualifier event/Race.
 The faster athletes run the better their Performance Index.
Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) has yet again planned the exciting, thrilling, longest, and toughest hill/trail run. This time, MTR planned for the high-altitude lakes run of Neelum (AJK) and Kaghan (KPK) Valleys. For the first time in the history of Pakistan, MTR is going to attempt the breakthrough of high lakes run in ONE GO. It’ll be the first time anyone and, in a group, to do high altitude (average more than 3500m altitude) group run in beautiful valleys Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Mansera, KPK, Pakistan.
Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) did a recce of high-altitude lakes route in July 2021 named “MTR High Altitude Lakes Expedition”. The plan is to touch as many lakes in ONE GO RUN and approximately more than 20 lakes will cover.
Program Details:
Duration: 4 Days and 4 Night
Dates: 9-14 Sept 2022
Temperature: Normal to Cold
Max Altitude: 4,326 meters
Availability: 20 seats
Meeting place and cost charges decided later and informed accordingly.
We will leave Friday late evening for Dowarian, Neelum Valley, AJK on 05 August 2022. Dinner in the way and later move into jeeps for Ratti Gali basecamp. Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th August 2022 will stay at Ratti Gali basecamp and on both days will do short rotational runs and hikes around Ratti Gali and Gittian lakes for acclimatization.
Important Note: Only invitee members are allowed and can join the High-altitude Lakes Run. Participants must carry their CNIC/Passport.
Race Itinerary:
Friday on 9th Sept 2022
Wake Up Call: 03:00 am
Run Starting Time: 04:00 am Terrain: Trail
Distance: 65km
Ascent: 4000 meters
Descent: 3280 meters
Altitude Departure: 3450 meters
Altitude Finishing: 3500 meters
Maximum Altitude: 4326 meters
Minimum Altitude: 3450 meters
Duration: 15 to 18 hours
Level: Advanced and Very Difficult
Shoes: Trail or Multi-terrain Shoes.
Gears: Rain Jacket, Warm Jacket, Gloves, Extra pairs of Socks, hat/cap, warm cap, head/hand torch.
Hydration and Food: Running vest or trail running 10 to 15-liter bag, snacks (dates, chocolates, etc.), and water.
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2944318274620953972
Ratti Gali Basecamp → Ratti Gali Lake → Dowarian Pass → Charagah/Kalasar Lake →Noori Top → Jabbah Gali→ Saral Lake→ Saral Pass → Dudipatsar Lake→ Purbinar Pass and Lake → Kabalbash Pass→ Unknow Twin Lakes→ Unknown Lake → Unknown Lake→ Dharamsar Lake →Sambaksar Lake → Gitidas Meadows→ Gitidas/Babusar Top→ Lulusar Lake finish line.
What’s in the 60k Race
 Race Entry
 Pre-race meeting with detailed route briefing (One week before the Race Day)
 Bib Number
 Race Tee-shirt, Finisher’s Medal
 Finisher’s Certificate
 UTMB® World Series Qualifier Race (50K category)
 Transport: Travel to and from the event start/finish, Trail 3 Parking
 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
 Residence into camps

Obligatory Running Gear for 60k Race
 Running bag/pack to carry obligatory equipment throughout the race.
 Mobile/cell phone (organization’s security number saved), keep the phone turned on, and make sure the phone is fully charged at the start of the race.
 Personal cup/beaker 15cl minimum in addition to bottles or ﬂasks.
 Bottles, ﬂasks, or water bladder that holds a minimum of 1 liter of liquid.
 Headlamp/torch in good working order.
 Whistle+
 Self-adhesive elasticated bandage which can serve as a bandage or strapping
 Food reserve - Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energising bars each of 65g)
 Jacket with a hood that will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof and breathable membrane.
 It is the runner's responsibility to judge if their jacket is both winds- and waterproof.
 Hat/Cap or bandana
 Can be a windproof jacket, but it does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket and vice versa.
 Extra clothes, socks, full sleeve or T-shirt, sunglasses
 Sleeping bag
 Hydration and Food Supplies: You must have to carry a running vest or 5 to 10 litter running vest with water and food (1 to 2 water, dates, chocolates, banana, ORS, etc.). Participants must carry food supplies and put them into the vehicle or can refuel from Tuck Shops at Nathia Gali, Dunga Gali, and Ayubia at their choice and requirement.
 Participants must carry their CNIC/Passport.
RACE TRAVEL PLAN FOR 60K RACE PARTICIPANTS
We will leave Friday late evening for Dowarian, Neelum Valley, AJK on 05 August 2022. Dinner in the way and later move into jeeps for Ratti Gali basecamp. Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th August 2022 will stay at Ratti Gali basecamp and on both days will do short rotational runs and hikes around Ratti Gali and Gittian lakes for acclimatization.
Participants must bring their sleeping bags. Those who haven’t sleeping bags have to inform, please, us timely. We’ll arrange accordingly. Participants will stay in camps will on sharing basis. Although we appreciate participants who bring their own camps.
• Personal crew, support staff, and pacers are permitted for the 60k race.
• Those who will bring personal crew/support staff or pacers will be charged 80% of the race fee.
• Participants have to inform 2 weeks before race day about crew/support staff or pacers.
• Otherwise it wouldn’t be the responsibility of organizers and participants have to do own arrangements for crew/support staff or pacers accordingly.
Itinerary
Meet up for departure: 06:00pm Friday 5th August 2022, Trail 3 Parking
Departure for Dowarian, Neelum Valley, AJK, and Dinner On the way
Arrival at Dowarian, Neelum Valley, AJK.
Departure for Ratti Gali Base camp: 07:00pm
Arrival at Ratti Gali Base camp:
Into camps: Sleep well
Race Coordinators
Javed Ali (+92-346-3863624)
Nicholas Berry (+44 7530 860125)
Sultan Khattak (+92-332-9942615)
Waqas Sheikh (+92-322-4092269)
Shahum Malik (+92-334-6372030)
Follow, Like, and Join Us
MTR FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/margallatrailrunners
MTR FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/margallatrailrunners
MTR Insta Page: https://www.instagram.com/margallatrailrunners/
MTR Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/977032
MTR Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunnersHill
MARGALLA TRAIL RUNNERS RACE DISCLAIMER FORM
 Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) is a hill, trail & mountain running club based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The club's objective is to promote hill, trail & mountain running in Pakistan.
 MTR hill/trail running events are open to everyone and anyone can join events.
 Make sure you're fit enough to run on flat terrain or hills/mountains/trails continuously for at least 1 to 2 hours and long for ultra-trail runs at an easy good pace. For those who want to join and will participate in the event, the sole purpose is to run and become a strong long-distance hill/mountain/trail runner.
 Participation in the event is at the athlete’s discretion; therefore, the MTR Club is not responsible for the participants' actions.
 I understand that competing in this event may involve running and walking on wilderness trails with rocks, roots, stream crossings, and up and down steep terrain. The hazards may include but are not limited to; challenging terrain, rocks, roots, adjacent streams, rivers, motor vehicle traffic, slippery surfaces, loose rocks, soft sand, weather conditions, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, actions of spectators, other competitors, general public and the event organizers personnel.
 I agree to comply with the rules and directions of event officials and their personnel.
 I acknowledge and accept that hill/trail running carries an inherent risk of injury, illness, and in extreme cases, death.
 MTR is a non-registered body and cannot be held liable for anything including but not limited to any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.
 Additionally, all athletes should use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, statutes, and laws of Pakistan.
 Your decision to voluntarily partake in the event/race signifies your acknowledgment of the disclaimer and that you shall not bring any legal action against the organizers of the events for any claim.
I have read and understand the information regarding this event and understand that I participate in this event at my own risk.

Where is it happening?

Abpara Chowk, ,Islamabad, Pakistan

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Margalla Trail Runners

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