Winter Trail Running Series-Short Race

Margalla Trail Runners is presenting the 2nd edition of the Winter Trail Running Race Series on different trails of Margalla Hills. The race series consists of 3 races; Short Medium and long-distance races.

The basic objective of the Race Series is to understand navigation skills on the different trails of Margalla Hills. Participants have to select any route for the uphill and downhill runs. The start and finishing points are the same. Just participants must have to reach the defined spot where the race marshal will note down the bib numbers of the race participants.

This is the first race of the series which is a short race of 5 to 7 kilometers starting and finishing at Trail 3 Car Parking.

All the participants can take any route to the only compulsory checkpoint Trail 3 Top (https://goo.gl/maps/y92ACnCCWP3SAtX66) as shown in the picture and must come back to the finish line at the Trail 3 Car parking. It’s your responsibility to make sure the race marshal at the checkpoint has note down your bib number.

The race entry Fee is Rs. 500 PKR. If you want to get a race medal you have to pay 1500 PKR other than the race entry fee. Please keep hold of your Bib number for all the 3 races or an additional Rs.100 will be charged for a duplicate bib number.

There will be medals for those who’ll participate in all three races. And there will be NO cash prize or other prizes. The winner of the series who’ll get maximum points in all three races. At each race points will be attributed to the top 20 finishers in a symmetric manner for men and women according to the following grid: A maximum of 100 points in each Race.

1st position holder will get 100 points

2nd position holder will get 80 points

3rd position holder will get 70 points

4th position holder will get 60 points

5th position holder will get 54 points

6th position holder will get 48 points

7th position holder will get 42 points

8th position holder will get 36 points

9th position holder will get 30 points

10th position holder will get 26 points

11th position holder will get 22 points

12th position holder will get 18 points

13th position holder will get 16 points

14th position holder will get 14 points

15th position holder will get 12 points

16th position holder will get 10 points

17th position holder will get 8 points

18th position holder will get 6 points

19th position holder will get 4 points

20th position holder will get 2 points

Short Race Details:

SUNDAY 8th January 2022

Registration Starts: 08:00 am at Trail 3 Parking Islamabad Pakistan.

Race Starting Time: 09:00 am

Level: Easy

Duration: 1 to 2 hours

Terrain: Trail

Distance: 5 to 7km

Ascent: 600 meters.

Shoes: Trail or Multi-terrain Shoes

Race Entry Fee: The race entry Fee is Rs. 500 PKR. If anyone wants to get a race medal they have to pay 1500 PKR other than the race entry fee.

Race Route: Starting point Trail 3 parking Touch to Trail 3 Top (https://goo.gl/maps/y92ACnCCWP3SAtX66) and back to Trail 3 parking. Participants can select any route of their choice and convenience

Race Coordinators

Javed Ali (+92-346-3863624)

Nickolas Berry (+44-7530 860125)

Sultan Khattak (+92-332-9942615)

Shahum Malik (+92-334-6372030)

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Margalla Trail Runners Disclaimer:

MTR short and medium and long-distance hill/trail runs are open to everyone and anyone can join the running events. Make sure you're fit enough to run on flat terrain or hills/mountains/trails continuously for at least 1 to 2 hours at an easy good pace. For those who want to join and will participate in the event the sole purpose is to run and to 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. 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 organizers of the events for any claim.

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