Any race in desert conditions can test a participant’s mental and physical strength. One must be prepared to acclimatize to the prevailing weather conditions, mandated race format and familiarize oneself with information provided to complete the race in safe conditions within the set rules and terms. Run of Kutch is …
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Any race in desert conditions can test a participant’s mental and physical strength. One must be prepared to acclimatize to the prevailing weather conditions, mandated race format and familiarize oneself with information provided to complete the race in safe conditions within the set rules and terms.
Run of Kutch is a semi-supported race for 160Kms and 100Kms categories – A racer must carry enough food and water to last between aid-stations, which are anywhere between 5kms and 15kms apart. One must come equipped with a hydration pack, night gear such as headlamp and reflective vest, safety gear such as a whistle, a charged cell phone and carry the GPS tracker if provided by the organizer.
Run of Kutch is a single stage, continuous race: A participant must come prepared to run through the night in desert landscape. One must follow the markers on the route. When in doubt the racer must be able to retrace their steps to the last known flag and locate the next flag, and in the event of the racer not being able to locate the next flag, they must remain in the current location and seek help from the route marshals, other participants of the race or call the organizers on the numbers provided in the race kit.
What’s included in the fee:
– Water at aid-stations and nutrition.
– Aid-stations are at 20km intervals for the 160Km, and 100Kms race and 4Kms apart on the 50Km and 25Km route
– Medical aid through the race
– Stay at start (Lakhpat) and end point (Dhorodo) for 160Kms and 100Kms runners and at Dhorodo base camp for 50Kms and 25Kms runners
– Pre-race nutritious meals at the base-camp including breakfast, lunch and dinner
– Post race refreshments and entertainment on Feb 3, 2017, 8pm
– Transfer of luggage from start point to the race end location for the 160Km and 100Km category runners (One large bag and one small supplemental bag allowed per participant)
– Medal/memento, tee shirt and digital certificate
– Transfer from Bhuj to Dhorodo and back to Bhuj from Dhorodo.
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