Event Date: December 14-15, 2024

 

December 14, 2024

13:30 – Teen Ice Race 3К 

14:30 – FUN RUN 

16:00 – Valhalla Race 100 miles

 

December 15, 2024

07:00 – Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles

07:30 – К10

08:30 – К20

11:00 – К40 and Corporate Trail Relay

 

Location:

• The Expo, along with the start and finish points for the Valhalla Race 100 miles, Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles, K10, Teen Ice Race 3K, and FUN RUN distances will be at the AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl. The hotel is situated in Pereslavl district of the Yaroslavl region in Russia, specifically at Ryazantsevskoye s/o, Ivanisovo village, Dachnaya St., 100;
• The start point for the K40 distance and the Corporate trail relay will be in the village of Kupan, Pereslavl-Zalessky urban district, Yaroslavl region. The finish line will be at the AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl, located in the Pereslavl district of the Yaroslavl region, specifically at Ryazantsevskoye village, Ivanisovo village, Dachnaya st., 100.
• The start point for the K20 distance will be in the village of Gorodishche, Pereslavl-Zalessky urban district, Yaroslavl region. The finish line will be at the AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl, located in the Pereslavl district of the Yaroslavl region, specifically at Ryazantsevskoye village, Ivanisovo village, Dachnaya st., 100.

 

Distances and Route Description:

• Valhalla Race 100 miles (approximately 166 km) will encompass varied terrains like ice, breakers, snowdrifts, forests, rough terrain, ditches, river bends, as well as remote, uninhabited areas;
• Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles (approximately 90 km) will traverse through ice, breakers, snowdrifts, forests, rough terrain, ditches, and river bends;
• K40 and Corporate trail relay (approximately 41 km) will consist of sections featuring ice, snow, breakers, and snowdrifts;
• K20 (approximately 26 km) will cover sections with ice, snow, breakers, and snowdrifts.;
• K10 (approximately 14 km) will follow sections with ice, snow, breakers, and snowdrifts;
• Teen Ice Race 3K (approximately 3 km) will take place within the AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl premises;
• FUN RUN (approximately 1 km) will be held within the AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl premises.

 

Distance Limits:

• Valhalla Race 100 miles - 30 hours
• Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles - 15 hours
• К40 - 8 hours
• К20 - 6 hours
• К10 - 4 hours

Eligibility criteria for participation in the event: 

• The Valhalla Race 100 miles, Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles, and the K40 and K20 races require participants to be 18 years of age or older;

• K10 - 15 years old and above;

• Teen Ice Race 3K - 11 to 14 years old (parents' presence optional);

• FUN RUN - 0 to 10 years old, independently or accompanied by a parent or guardian;

The participant's age is determined based on the actual date of the event - December 14-15, 2024

 

 

December 13, 2024
12:00	Departure of buses from Moscow to AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl. Only for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance.
17:00-20:00	EXPO work at AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl. Distribution of race kits and equipment check for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance.
20:00	Briefing for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance.
December 14, 2024
07:00-11:00	Departure of buses from Moscow to AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl.
11:00-20:00	EXPO work at AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl. Distribution of race kits to registered participants.
11:00-16:00	Distribution of race kits and equipment check for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance.
11:00-13:00	Distribution of race kits for participants of the Fun Run and Teen Ice Race 3K distances.
14:00-20:00	Distribution of race kits for participants of the Corporate Trail Relay.
14:00	Start of locker rooms and storage facilities for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance.
13:30-14:00	Start for participants of the Teen Ice Race 3K distance, ages 11 to 12.
14:00-14:30	Start for participants of the Teen Ice Race 3K distance, ages 13 to 14.
14:30-14:45	Start for participants of the Fun Run distance, ages 0 to 5.
14:45-15:00	Start for participants of the Fun Run distance, ages 6 to 10.
15:00-16:00	Check-in for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance in the starting area.
16:00	Start for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance.
16:30	Awards ceremony for participants of the Fun Run and Teen Ice Race 3K distances.
19:00	Briefing for the Race on the EXPO grounds.
December 15, 2024
05:30	Start/Finish Village opens, locker rooms and storage facilities begin operation.
05:30-07:00	Check-in and equipment check for participants of the Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles distance in the starting area.
07:00	Start for participants of the Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles distance.
07:30	Start for participants of the K10 distance.
07:30	Buses depart from AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl to the village of Gorodishche. Only for participants of the K20 distance.
07:30	Buses depart from Pereslavl-Zalessky to the village of Gorodishche. Only for participants of the K20 distance.
08:30	Start for participants of the K20 distance (village of Gorodishche).
09:30	Buses depart from AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl to the village of Kupan. Only for participants of the K40 distance.
09:30	Buses depart from AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl to the village of Kupan. Only for participants of the K40 distance.
11:30	Finish line closes for participants of the K10 distance.
11:00	Start for participants of the K40 distance and Corporate Trail Relay (village of Kupan).
14:30	Finish line closes for participants of the K20 distance.
14:00-23:00	Buses depart from AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl to Moscow.
15:00	Awards ceremony for participants of all distances.
19:00	Finish line closes for participants of the K40 distance.
22:00	Finish line closes for participants of the Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles distance.
22:00	Finish line closes for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance and Start/Finish closes.

Participants who meet the qualifying requirements can register for the "Valhalla Race 100 miles" and "Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles" races.

Qualifying requirements for the "Valhalla Race 100 miles":

At least two finishes on distances of 100 km. Course suitable according to the following criteria:

- A course with 3-4 ITRA points worldwide (first 35% finishers);

- A course with at least 5 ITRA points worldwide.

For the Golden Ring Ultra Trail T100 distance, the finishing time have not exceed 13 hours for men and 15 hours for women.

Also counted towards qualification is a finish on one of the following distances:

• Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles (first 50% finishers);
• Vottovaara Mountain Race 50 miles (first 30% finishers);
• White Bride Ultra M70 (first 30% finishers)
• Kildin Ultra Grand Escape Lost World 80 (first 50% finishers).

Russian races not included in ITRA, but bearing the Valhalla Race Qualifying Race mark (first 35% finishers).

Qualifying requirements for participants in the Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles distance:

• At least one finish on a distance of 100 km. Course with at least 3 ITRA points worldwide (first 80% finishers);
• Finish in an IRONMAN or other full distance triathlon event (226 km) in the period 2022-2024 (first 60% finishers);
• Demonstrate a result of at least I category in a 24-hour running competition.

Also counted towards the finish on one of the distances:

• Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles;
• Vottovaara Mountain Race 50 miles/100miles;
• White Bride Ultra M70/L120;
• Kildin Ultra Grand Escape Lost World 80

Russian races not included in ITRA, but bearing the Valhalla Race Qualifying Race mark

Results from competitions held between 2022 and 2024 are accepted for qualifying

Qualification for the Elite category:

To qualify for the elite category, the athlete or their representative must:

·        Register in the personal account on the goldenultra.ru website;

·        Upload qualifying documents confirming their qualification.

(Qualifying results from competitions held after January 1, 2022 are considered)

Qualifying requirements:

·        PI minimum 700 for men and 600 for women, according to the ITRA index;

·        Medalists and top 5 finishers of major Russian and international competitions;

·        Absolute winners of all RHR races.

The participant's starter package comprises the following:

• A start number equipped with a timing chip;
• A storage camera sticker (excluding the Teen Ice Race 3K and Fun Run distances)
• Gifts provided by the organizing committee and event partners

The distribution of participant starter packages will take place at the Expo on the territory of AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl (Russia, Yaroslavl Region, Pereslavsky District, Ryazantsevskoye s/o, Ivanisovo village, Dachnaya Street, 100)

13.12.2024 – from 17:00 to 20:00 only for the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance;

14.12.2024 – from 11:00 to 20:00 for all distances.

Attention! Starter packages will not be distributed after 20:00!

The distribution of participant starter packages in Moscow will take place on the eve of the event. The date, time, and address of distribution will be published on the www.goldenultra.ru website.

 

Conditions for receiving the starter package:

Upon receiving the starter package, participants over 18 years old are required to provide: 

• an original identification document;
• an original medical certificate*;
• an accident insurance contract with a coverage amount of at least 100,000 rubles.

 

When receiving the starter package on behalf of another participant, the authorized person must provide*: 

• an original identification document; 
• a copy of the participant's identification document;
• an original medical certificate;
• an original power of attorney in the name of the authorized person (EXAMPLE);
• an accident insurance contract with a coverage amount of at least 100,000 rubles.

*It is not possible to receive the starter package on behalf of participants in the Valhalla Race 100 miles distance.

 

For participants aged 15 to 18, the following documents are required to receive the starter package:

• an original identification document;
• an original medical certificate;
• an accident insurance contract with a coverage amount of at least 100,000 rubles;
• an original permission letter from parents for participation in the race and the presence of one of the parents when receiving the starter package (EXAMPLE).

 

For participants aged 0 to 14, parents must provide: an original identification document of the parent:

• an original identification document of the parent;
• a copy of the child's birth certificate or proof of parentage in the parent's passport;
• an original permission letter from parents for participation in the race and the presence of one of the parents when receiving the starter package (EXAMPLE).

 

Medical Certificate:

• issued by a licensed medical institution;
• contains the stamp of the medical institution, the signature and seal of the doctor, the date of issue, and the participant's full name;
• confirms that the participant belongs to the 1st or 2nd health group, or is issued according to the form specified in Appendix No. 2 to the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated October 23, 2020, No. 1144n (as amended on February 22, 2022);

   

  • the certificate must allow participation in the race for the registered distance.
  • valid on the day of the race. The certificate remains valid for the specified period but not exceeding 1 year from the date of issue;
  • the provided medical certificate will not be returned upon receiving the starting number. A photocopy of the medical certificate is accepted only when the original is presented.

Transfer for participants and accompanying persons

The cost of a one-way transfer for participants and accompanying persons is 2,500 rubles. Payment for participants is collected on the official website of the event goldenultra.ru. Applications for transfer are accepted until December 8, 2024.

 

December 13, 2024 

12:00

Buses depart from Moscow to AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl.

Only for participants of Valhalla Race 100 miles and their accompanying persons.

 

December 14, 2024 

07:00 AM; 08:00 AM; 09:00 AM; 10:00 AM; 11:00 AM

Buses depart from Moscow to AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl. 

 

December 15, 2024 

02:00 PM; 04:00 PM; 06:00 PM; 08:00 PM; 10:00 PM; 11:00 PM

Buses depart from AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl to Moscow.

 

Transfer for K20 distance participants (provided free of charge, only for event participants).

December 15, 2024

07:30

Buses depart from AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl to Gorodishche village.

December 15, 2024 

07:30

Buses depart from Uritskogo Street 1 (Pereslavl-Zalessky) to Gorodishche village.

 

Transfer for K40 distance participants (provided free of charge, only for event participants).

December 15, 2024

09:30

Buses depart from AZIMUT Park Hotel Pereslavl to Kupan village.

December 15, 2024

09:30

Buses depart from Uritskogo Street 1 (Pereslavl-Zalessky) to Kupan village.

 

By bus

Regular buses leave from Moscow Central Bus Station and Severnye Vorota Bus Station. Multiple routes depart daily.
Schedule and fares should be checked at the bus station. Travel time is approximately 3-4 hours.
Pereslavl-Zalessky Bus Station is within walking distance of the main city attractions. Taxis are available to reach the starting point of the race.

By train

For those who prefer traveling by train, options include electric trains and regular trains.
From the nearest stations, buses are available. To station Berendevo via Aleksandrov (20 km), station Ryazantsevo via Aleksandrov (22 km), to Sergiev Posad (70 km), Aleksandrov (72 km).

By car

The distance from Moscow to Pereslavl-Zalessky is approximately 114 km, and the travel time is about 3 hours.

Mandatory equipment for participants of the Valhalla Race 100 miles

Mandatory equipment for the entire race:

• Full set of thermal underwear (thermal top and pants);
• Warm running socks
• Running pants and shirt
• Running hat
• Thermally insulated windproof jacket
• Gloves/mittens
• Water or isotonic drink system with a capacity of at least 1 liter (can be replenished at Aid Stations)
• Marked reserve food supply in the form of gels and bars containing 2000 kcal (can be replenished at drop points up to 2000 kcal)
• ONLY a watch with a recorded track
• Survival blanket
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Knife
• Warming cream
• Mobile phone with the organizers' number recorded (+7-926-680-31-69);
• Whistle
• Reflective elements on backpack and/or clothing

 Обязательная экипировка для заброски:

• 2 drops with food of 2000 kcal minimum (3000 kcal recommended) and a necessary and sufficient supply of everyday warm clothing and footwear;
• Thermal underwear supply
• External battery with cables for phone and watch

Equipment recommendations:

• The use of Nordic walking poles is allowed
• Sleds for equipment are allowed
• It is desirable to have your own drinking containers (cup or silicone cup)
• It is recommended to wear gaiters on shoes to prevent snow, rocks, or other debris from entering;
• Winter running shoes with aggressive tread
• To prevent blisters, it is recommended to run in shoes that are one size or one and a half sizes larger, wearing toe socks

IMPORTANT!

The race number will not be issued without mandatory equipment check

The race number will not be issued by proxy

Without mandatory equipment and a race number with a chip, the participant will not be allowed to start

ВSelective checks of mandatory equipment may occur during the race

 

Обязательная экипировка для участников дистанции Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles

Mandatory equipment for the entire race:

• Full set of thermal underwear (thermal top and pants)
• Warm running socks
• Running pants and shirt
• Running hat
• Thermally insulated windproof jacket
• Gloves/mittens
• Water or isotonic drink system with a capacity of at least 1 liter (can be replenished at Aid Stations)
• Marked reserve food supply in the form of gels and bars containing 1500 kcal (can be replenished at drop points up to 1500 kcal);
• A watch or phone with a recorded track
• Survival blanket
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Knife
• Warming cream
• Mobile phone with the organizers' number recorded (+7-926-680-31-69)
• Whistle

Mandatory equipment for drop points:

• Minimum 1500 kcal food (2000 kcal recommended) and a necessary and sufficient supply of warm everyday clothing and footwear;
• Thermal underwear supply
• External battery with cables for phone and watch

Equipment recommendations:

• The use of Nordic walking poles is allowed
• It is desirable to have your own drinking containers (cup or silicone cup)
• It is recommended to wear gaiters on shoes to prevent snow, rocks, or other debris from entering
• Winter running shoes with aggressive tread
• To prevent blisters, it is recommended to run in shoes that are one size or one and a half sizes larger, wearing toe socks.

IMPORTANT!

Without mandatory equipment and a race number with a chip, the participant will not be allowed to start

Selective checks of mandatory equipment may occur during the race

 

At the finish line, the leaders in the overall standings of Valhalla Race 100 miles and Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles distances may undergo a recheck of the mandatory equipment

A participant may be disqualified for:

• Failure to comply with the route conditions (absence of a track or deviation from the trail markings by more than 100m, resulting in a shorter distance of 1km or more)
• Absence of mandatory equipment (excluding water and food)
• Failure to meet the judge's requirements
• Unsportsmanlike behavior

In the event of disqualification of one of the leaders in the overall standings due to lack of mandatory equipment, the leadership is transferred to the next finisher, who also undergoes a check of the mandatory equipment

 

Mandatory equipment for participants of the K40 distance throughout the race includes:

• Full set of thermal underwear (thermal top and pants)
• Warm running socks
• Running pants and jacket
• Running hat
• Thermal windproof jacket
• Gloves/mittens
• Drinking system filled with water or isotonic drink, with a capacity of at least 1 liter (can be replenished at Aid Stations)
• Marked food reserve in the form of gels and energy bars totaling 1000 kcal
• Watch or phone with recorded track
• Emergency blanket
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Knife
• Warming cream
• Mobile phone with the organizer's number recorded (+7-926-680-31-69)
• Whistle

Equipment recommendations

• Nordic walking poles are allowed
• It is desirable to have your own drinking containers (cup or silicone cup)
• Gaiters are recommended to prevent snow, stones, or other debris from getting inside the shoes
• Winter trail running shoes with aggressive tread
• To prevent blisters, it is recommended to run in shoes that are one size or one and a half sizes larger and wear toe socks

IMPORTANT!

Without mandatory equipment and a race bib with a chip, participants will not be allowed to start

Selective checks of mandatory equipment are possible during the race

 

Mandatory equipment for participants at the K20 and K10 distances throughout the race includes:

• Headlamp (only for the K10 distance)

Equipment recommendations:

• Full set of thermal underwear (thermal top and pants)
• Warm running socks
• Running pants and jacket
• Running hat
• Thermal windproof jacket
• Winter trail running shoes with aggressive tread
• Gloves/mittens
• Drinking system filled with water or isotonic drink, with a capacity of at least 1 liter (can be replenished at Aid Stations).
• Marked food reserve in the form of gels and energy bars totaling 500 kcal
• Emergency blanket
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Mobile phone with the competition organizer's number recorded (+7-926-680-31-69)
• Whistle

IMPORTANT! Without a race bib with a chip, participants will not be allowed to start.

 

Food marking:

All athletes must mark gels, energy bars, and other food items. To do this, it is necessary to write or make stickers with the numbers of your race bib (for example, from adhesive plaster) and stick them on the packaging.

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Results Registration
The results of competitors will be fixed by:
Electronic timing system;
System of video-registration;
Manual recording of arrival by our Referees .
The final results will be publish on the website www.goldenultra.ru and on the pages of media partners no later than 28.12.2022, the organizing Committee does not guarantee the personal results of participants in the following cases:
Damage to the electronic bracelet (timing);
The loss of the start number;
Disqualified
Dear Athletes!
On our trail it is forbidden to litter. The neglect of this rule will entail disqualification.

The awarding takes place from 1st to 3rd place for men and women in the overall championship on each distance.

• Valhalla Race 100 miles

1st place - 60,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 45,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 30,000 rubles and gifts;

• Mad Fox Ultra 50 miles

1st place - 40,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 30,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 20,000 rubles and gifts;

• К40

1st place - 20,000 rubles and gifts;

2nd place - 15,000 rubles and gifts;

3rd place - 10,000 rubles and gifts;

• К20 and К10

Participants who take prize places receive valuable prizes and gifts.

 

In addition, athletes who take 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their age groups are awarded valuable prizes

• 15-18 years old;
• 18-29 years old;
• 30-39 years old;
• 40-49 years old;
• 50-59 years old;
• 60 years old and older.

Athletes who take 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in the Overall and age group are not awarded a valuable prize for the age group.

All participants who finish within the time limit receive a finisher's medal at the finish line and prizes from the Organizing Committee.

12 and 13 of December 2022 from 11 to 20 we will start distribution of goody bags in Moscow. (EQUIPION , Moscow , Leningradskoe Highway, 36, Dinamo Stadium Arena Plaza and 16-17 of December 2022 you can pick up you Bag on Mad Fox Expo from 11 to 20 on the territory of Azimut Hotel (Pereslavl-Zalesskiy)

• Положение забега
• Публичная оферта
• Политика в отношении обработки персональных данных ООО Голден Ринг
• Доверенность
• Согласие родителей

Results

List of participants MadFox Ultra 2024

• Valhalla Race Last of Us
• Mad Fox Ultra 50 Miles
• Mad Fox Ultra K40
• Mad Fox Ultra K20
• Mad Fox Ultra K10
• Teen Ice Race 3K
• Fun Run
• Snowman Fun Trail 2К

We are confident that the starts of the Running Heroes Russia team can provide unforgettable emotions and an incredible burst of energy, even if you don't run any of the distances.

The truth of this statement will be confirmed by anyone who has participated in our events as a volunteer and supported athletes on the track and in the start-finish area.

We invite you to join our team to experience the festive atmosphere from the inside!

To join the team of volunteers for Running Heroes Russia, you need to fill out the application form at http://runningheroes.ru/volunteer (the form becomes available one and a half to two months before the race date).

If you want to stay informed about our news and be the first to know when we start recruiting volunteers for a particular event, subscribe to our Telegram channel at https://t.me/rhrvolunteers

For any questions related to volunteering in our team, you can email us at volunteer@goldenultra.ru. We are available on weekdays!

We would be delighted to see you among our ranks. See you at the starts soon!

Corporate Participation

11:00 - Start for participants of the corporate relay

The corporate relay consists of 4 people (there must be at least one woman in the team)

The distance of the corporate relay is 40 km

Distances of the stages:

Stage 1 - 15 km
Stage 2 - 9 km
Stage 3 - 7 km
Stage 4 - 9 km

The relay baton is passed from one participant to another in the relay exchange zones.

Participants of stages 2, 3, and 4 will be transported to and from the relay exchange points by transfer from Azimut Hotel..

Winners and medalists in corporate relays are determined based on the overall relay standings and receive prizes from sponsors and partners. The team that takes first place is awarded a trophy.

Team registration applications are accepted at: corp@goldenultra.ru

 

Russian races not included in ITRA, but bearing the Valhalla Race Qualifying Race mark which qualify for Valhalla Race (first 35% finishers) and 50 miles:

• Dream Ultra Trail Lyskovo 100 km/160 km

• Kannas Ultra Trail 100 km

• Doroga iz Lavry` 100 km