Yeti marathon. 42k 21k and 10k

PROGRAM                     RACE + CLIMBING PISANG PEAK 6090m                                                MARATHON                                    HALF MARATHON                                                                   

INCLUDED

All transfers in Kathmandu including Airport pick up and drop off by Private AC vehicle
Two Nights Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily morning breakfast at Hotel Thamel Eco Resort.
Kathmandu – Dharapani – Kathmandu by Bus and Jeep
ACAP Entry Fee
TIMS Card
Marathon Permit from Local Government
Accommodation in Local tea house during the trek
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea Coffee, and Hot water for drinking
English Speaking Trekking Guide during the trek daily wages and insurance
Porters, daily wages and insurance
Cook and Kitchen Crew during Thorung Peak Climb and Base Camp before the marathon
Sanitary support in three different points during MARATHON
Satellite Phone, Gyamo Bag, Oxygen in case of emergencies
Pisang Peak Permit Fee (for those who climb)
Climbing Sherpas for Pisang Peak Climbers
All necessary camping equipment and setup for Pisang Peak Climbers
Fixed Rope for Thorung Peak Climb

MARATHON/ HALF MARATHON AND 10K

1. Pre MARATHON training program free

2. Geolocalizer with SOS button and timing control (if the coverance situation allow it)

3.-Volunteers in crossing points. Circuit marking in high visibility signals

4.-Tracks, maps and race briefing

5.- 6 solid/liquid aids stations finish line station

6.-BIB number, Yeti thermical hook jacket, / finish line medal / Diploma

7.-Trophy party in Katmandu

8.-Contribution to the local community with your marathon registration

Not Included:

International airfares and airport taxes
Personal expenses such as bottled drinks, laundry, telephone, mineral water etc
Personal travel and medical insurance
Emergency rescue and evacuation service
Tips, etc
Complementary:

One welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural show
One Farewell Dinner
Makalu Duffle Bag during trek

Yeti Marathon Nepal is a 42k, 21k, and 10k event organized by Geo-Planet events with Makalu Adventure Travel & Tours and takes place in the spectacular setting of the Annapurnas Natural Park (Nepal)
It will be held on October 23 with 1200m of positive slope and 3,500 negative in Marathon distance.
The departure is from Tilicho Lake (5000m) in 42k, from Manang (3550) in 21k and near Humde (3400m) in 10k and common arrival at the three distances in Pisang (3200m)
The minimum age to participate is 18 years old the same day of the celebration of the march. Minors under 18 will need to bring an authorization signed by their parents or guardians.
Participants are not required to be in possession of the federative athletics license.
.- It will be possible to compete individually or in teams (couples or teams up to a maximum of 5 participants), counting the time of the first 3 to enter the finish line.

Participants must bring:
.-BIB Number provided by the organization

.-Mobile loaded with the downloaded track

.-Geolocator (supplied by the organization), track downloaded to mobile or GPS watch and map.

The maximum time to carry out the march will be 7 hours. After that time the closing vehicle would pick up the participant.
To qualify for the trophies and raffles, participants must go through all controls within the maximum time established. The organization establishes the following CATEGORIES
GENERAL MARATHON 42K 3 First classified men / women

GENERAL HALF MARATHON 21K 3 First classified men / women

GENERAL 10K 3 First classified men / women

TEAM CATEGORY 1st team men/women 1st mixed

* The teams may be made up of a maximum of 5 people of the same or different sex, the times will be added and the time of the last team member to enter the finish line will be taken into account. The last component may not enter more than 30 ‘from the rest of the team.

The organization makes a marking marked with arrows, tapes, and vertical signs and the tracks are provided to all runners so that they can follow the route. The organization will have support and protection vehicles for the participants, as well as motorcycles and opening and signaling cars, broom car, and sanitary service.
A diploma justifying the completion of the test will be delivered to all participants who finish and within the maximum time established.
The organization will have a clothing unloading point in case the weather conditions change and the participant decides to remove gloves or jackets.
There are few vehicles but in some sections, you drive on a dirt track with the possibility of encountering a vehicle or motorcycle, so caution is requested, you may be responsible for the infractions that you may commit.
The event has Civil Liability coverage. but it is highly recommended that they carry private insurance.
The organization will assist participants in the event of an accident but is not responsible for accidents in which the participating  could be the cause or victim, nor for the expenses, debts or damages that they could incur, for that reason insurance is contracted.
If necessary for justified cause or force majeure, the organization reserves the right to modify the itinerary, controls, schedules, refreshments and these regulations.
If health care workers decide to withdraw a participant because they consider it necessary, they would have to abide by that decision for their safety. In the same way, the sports director has the power to withdraw a participant for unsportsmanlike behavior or penalize him for breach of the regulations, omitting part of the route, etc.
Any claim will be made at the end of the test, in writing and discreetly. Wildmaraton offers experience and the objective is that all participants enjoy and encourage fair play during the race. Any grievance, if any, should be dealt with directly with the organization and not publicly.
Registrations will be made in advance through the official pages: Marathon World, Runedia, or Makalu Adventure. Paying 10% of the registration as a deposit and the rest in two payments on the official website Wildmarathon.com
A percentage of the registration deposit is directed by The Hope Path cause to local development aid and environmental conservation causes. The organization transfers directly to the organization but is not responsible for the use made of these donations, although it does watch over and take care that they are reliable and that the contributions are directed to local help causes.
Participants must have an updated passport and the visa will be obtained at the Kathmandu airport.

It will be convenient to send the passport to Makalu to request the permission authorization to the Annapurnas Natural Park.

Returns (notice of cancellation by the participant):

In the case the participant decide to cancel he/she could ask to keep the registration for next edition or any other event of the Wildmarathon Series

Dropouts:
The runners who decide to leave are in the OBLIGATION of COMMUNICATING IT to the telephones that the organization facilitates, otherwise, the expenses of search, rescue will be passed on against the participant.
If a meteorological event or catastrophe occurs that prior to the trip, the organization will take care of the return of the registrations. If this event occurs during the trip or test, the organization reserves the right to change the date, not having to return the registration fee but being able to return partially evaluating the particular case.
Environment:
The YETI marathon offers each participant the possibility of visiting the ANNAPURNA NATURAL PARK, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, but this is also a place with high vulnerability, therefore the runner must be respectful with the environment, being STRICTLY PROHIBITED throwing waste out of the places authorized for it or generating damage to the natural environment. The organization has containers for the collection of waste in each supply area and we appreciate you making use of them. Failure to comply with this rule may mean the disqualification of the participant by the organization. Likewise, it is forbidden to alter the environment. Lack of sports ethics and morals, disobedience to the authorities, security means or organizers may also be cause for disqualification.

Image rights:
The participant, through their registration, agrees to assign the image rights to the organization for graphic and audiovisual dissemination for the exclusive use of the event, as well as the personal data required in the registration form that will be used for the communication-promotion of the event

Disclaimer
• The Yeti Marathon itinerary requires a demanding physical condition and adequate training to carry out the event. Registration by the runner implies to the organization that it is aware of it and that it is fully empowered to complete it, so it will be responsible for its performance and will assume risks involved in participating in the test, freeing the organization of derived responsibilities of accidents or incidents even with third parties, likewise, the organization will not be held responsible for any loss of material suffered during the event if it were not for justified cause of the organization.

• The participant assumes that it is their risk and counts to participate in the race. The organization seeks the safest route and means but cannot be held responsible for any external cause outside the organization’s control. Sometimes the access roads suffer damage in Nepal

• The participant assumes that she has her visa in conditions to travel and that she is authorized to enter the country of destination, not being able to request a refund from the organization, although it may seek some compensation.

• Registering for this race implies full acceptance of these regulations.

Download the map and track of the event from here.

The itinerary has some sectors greater than 30% in decline, althought is not very technical. It is recommended to use trail or mixed footwear. The use of poles is allowed but not mandatory.

The itinerary in theHalf marathon runs flater and less technial  than the 42k

The organization has looked for the best dates (October) to avoid the heat, cold and the monsoon effect, so dry weather is assumed and without major alterations but this is not under control, even so, the environmental conditions are different from the start at 5000m altitu

de to the finish area in Pisang at 3200m altitude so the temperature may vary. Likewise, the weather can be changeable in the mountains.

A temperature is foreseen that could vary from 5ºC at the start to 20ºC at the time of the year of the celebration,

so the organization will have a point where the participant could unload clothes such as gloves, hat, jacket if it were of a nuisance.

It is requested:

.-BIB number

Solar protection

.-Gps or mobile with the downloaded track and map provided by the organization.

.-Sunglasses

.-Trail or mixed shoes

It is recommended

.-Thin jacket on departure

.-Cap or thin hat on departure

FOR THE TREKKING

Cap

Light backpack

Gloves

SoftShell or jacket up to 0ºC

Technical pants

Trail shoes or light boots (it is not recommended to use those for the race if they are worn due to the risk of breakage)

Canes

FOR THOSE WHO ASCEND PISANG 6090m

Mountain boots and crampons (to rent in Katmandu)

Mountain backpack

Down jacket up to -15ºC + Technical jacket

Snow technical pants (option to rent in Katmandu)

Harness and climbing express (option to rent in Katmandu)

Thermal socks

Gloves up to -15ºC

Sun protection and sunglasses (option to rent in Katmandu)

Hat

TYPE OF REGISTRATION

Participants can register individually, as a team/company (from 2 to 5 participants) or as companions. Prices are per person, not per team). Registered by team must fill in the team name on the form.

The types of registration are: 42k Marathon, 21k Half Marathon, 10k, Pisang Peak  La 6090m + race (42k, 21k or 10k).

Accommodation is shared in a double room in a hotel and during the trek in a mountain hotel. In the registration form you have to confirm with whom to share a room

Those who want individual accommodation will only be possible at the hotel in Kathmandu and will have an additional € 100 supplement.

When the CANCELLATION is proposed by the participant, this is the applicable fee

Upon 3-months prior notice: 25 % Cancellation fee is applicable

Upon 2 months prior notice: 50 % Cancellation fee is applicable

Less than 30 days prior notice: 100 % Cancellation fee is applicable