By incorporating pedestrian and bike paths into its transportation strategy, Istanbul can build a physical and social infrastructure that optimizes the participation of all people, regardless of physical and mental disabilities.
Istanbul then would be not simply Europe’s largest and fastest growing city. It would be its model.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

THE DEERS on TRAIL RUN

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In 2011, there will be a new trail run event in the Belgrad Forest: The Deers on Trail Run.

This trail race will take you deep through the Belgrad Forest on forest trails and paths. The race is set up in two different courses - 14 kilometres for seasoned runners and 4 kilometres for newcomers to trail racing and less experienced runners. Want to test your limits off the beaten track and enjoy the beautiful, unspoiled forest where the deer still roams free? If yes, come along!

Dates
Deers on Trail Run I (14k and 4k ) Sunday, January 16, 2011
Deers on Trail Run II (14k and 4k ) Sunday, March 20, 2011

Race Programme for January 16, 2011
08:00 - Start of Registration. Distribution of bip numbers and chips (personal ID required)
09:30 - Close of Registration.
10:00 - START for 14k and 4k races.
10:30-12:00 Runners that have completed the race will hand over their electronic chips.
12:30-13:00 - Award Ceremony

What’s a trail run?
A trail run is an off-road running race held typically on trails on varied terrain, taking the runners around lakes, through forests, mountains or deserts. Courses are sign-marked.

Trail runs can be just a few kilometres long or take the form of an ultra-marathon or week-long trekking tour. Trail runs have become very popular throughout the world as more and more people prefer to run and work out on the relatively soft surface of trail courses (they put less strain on the joints), while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful natural surroundings.

RACE COURSES
The 14k Deer Trail Run

The 14k course is one of the most beautiful trails in the north-eastern part of the Belgrad Forest. It starts on a relatively wide road and then continues to wind along forest trails and paths, sometimes only shoulder-wide, and across hilly terrain. Green valleys and challenging hill climbs, gentle descends and breathtaking surprise views - you’ll want to run this course again again. The soft forest ground requires a steady step and can be quite muddy on wet days.

It’s quite a challenge! In fact, the 14k course can be as strenuous as running a half marathon distance in a road race - you’ll need to adjust your pacing strategy and energy requirements accordingly. Total elevation gain and loss along the course is 350 m.

Pictures below show the course layout, the satellite view (with the 14k course marked red) and elevation gain/loss (measured via Garmin Forerunner).

On the 14k course, medals and awards will be given to winners in the Men’s and Women’s categories in the following age groups:

18-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

The 4k Deer Trail Run

If you are relatively new to running and less experienced on trails, the 4k course will be just right for you. This course is a gentle trail run with some hilly parts. The effort required to complete it is comparable to the 6,5k lake course in the Belgrad Forest. Although relatively short and easy, the ground can be slippery and muddy on wet days. Be prepared for many shades of green and a fast beating pulse!

The 4k course is marked in blue on the map below.

On the 4k course, medals and gifts will be awarded to the winners in the Men’s and Women’s categories without age group differentiation.