6th international adventure trail race with obstacles
"The Maze Fury"
organised by Tribe Trails

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Location

Race location and how to get there

Track Location

How to get there?

The road to Jelašnica gorge leads directly from Niš (15 km), through Niška Banja to the Jelašnica village and further Jelašnica Gorge. If you are coming via highway, go to the Niš-East exit and then follow the road to Niška Banja and further to Jelašnica village. The gorge starts right after the last row of houses and ends in the village of Čukljenik, next to the village of Jelašnica.

If you've decided on the route through Niš, it’s imperative to follow the road signs leading to Niška Banja. You need to get to a large road (two lanes in both directions), going straight to Niška Banja. Stay on that road until you reach a roundabout, take a right turn, and after about 20 meters take a left turn and head straight on to Jelašnica village. Upon entering the village, continue going forward until you reach an elementary school "Đura Jakšić". You will easily notice elementary school to your left or grocery store and bakery to your right side. Race Start is on the elementary school playground.

There are two regular bus lines, from Niš to Jelašnica and from Niš to Gornja Studena:

No. 21. [Niš - Gornja Studena]
No. 21L. [Niš - Jelašnica]

Info phone lines regarding the bus timetables are 018/505-656, 018/505-665 and 066/80-60-045. The timetable is also accessible via the following link.

Start line is on sport court in backyard of elementary school “Đura Jakšić“ in village of Jelašnica.

Start line GPS coordinates: 43° 17' 40.8660'' N | 22° 3' 29.5956'' E.

Lat: 43.294685 | Long: 22.058221

Accommodation

1. Private Accommodation

You can find information online.

2. Sleeping in elementary school gym "Đura Jakšić"

Required: sleeping bag and a mat.

3. Camping

Required: camping equipement.

If you need additional info, feel free to contact us on info [at] tribetrails.com ili na +381 63 744 2115.

Race Rules

Basic information, entry fees and rules

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Event Overview

LOCATION: Jelašnička klisura, Niš, Srbija
DATE: 19.06.2021.
START: 8 AM
VALIDATION: friday 6 PM - 11 PM | saturday - (6 AM - 6:45 AM)
TRACK LENGTH: ~16.5km
TIME LIMIT: 8h

We invite you to the 6th international race “The Maze Fury” organized by Tribe Trails.

Experience Jelašnica gorge in exciting and unusual way and come enjoy Jelašnica gorge with us.

Validation

Fridaz: 18:00 - 23:00h
Saturday: 06:00 - 07:00h

Location: Elementary School “Đura Jakšić”, Jelašnica (footbal field).

Previously assigned start number from the portal www.runtrace.net (column "NUMBER"), will be written on the body with a permanent marker.

Before the race, all competitors must get start numbers and electronic chip which measures time.

Numbers written on Friday can be fixed on Saturday morning.

All participants that arrive on location on Friday MUST validate that day. Please respect this so we don't late the next day.

For Participants

There are separate Male and Female entry categories. No special skill or knowledge is required to participate in the race. The only prerequisites would be that you enjoy spending time in nature and that you poses a healthy competitive streak. Anyone thinking themselves psycho-physically fit for this type of activity is welcome.

Liability of responsibility

All activities are conducted at own risk of the competitors. Before the start of the race, participants will sign a statement confirming that they are physically / mentally prepared for participation in the race and relieve the organizers of any liability, whether civil or criminal, for damages to persons and / or their property caused by the actions of competitors.

Track Description

Jelašnica gorge is interwoven with stone mazes. The track itself is secured and it's traversed walking, running, or crawling.

The track has two categories:

COMPETITORS
RECREATION

The track and number of obstacles are the same for both categories.

If you are participating to have fun, planing to walk, wait for a team, or to rest on a track, please choose RECREATION group.

Category the RECREATION starts after category COMPETITORS. The track and obstacles are the same for both categories.

Checkpoints can be found along the track, providing refreshments and participant checkup.

The track closing time is 6 pm.

If you break the time limit, your time will not count and you will get DNF status (Did not finish).

We will disqualify the participants that the 'cleaners' find on the track. The cleaners will leave an hour after the last group.

Start

IMPORTANT:

The time of the start depends on the assigned start number.
Start groups are made of 50 participants where each group starts after 8 minutes.
Groups are premade during sign-ups and no changes won't be allowed.
After finalizing one group, changes won't be allowed.
All participants from one group must be on the Start zone 5 minutes before the startning time of the group.
If the participant isn't in the Start zone before the group time start, he automatically gains DNS (Did not Start) status.
Category RECREATION starts after category COMPETITORS.
On start/finish, there will be a safe box for storing valuable personal staff of participants.

Obstacles

There are certain obstacles during the course of the race that you'll need to overcome. If unable to pass the obstacles, the participants will be required to perform certain replacement exercises. Obstacles are an element of surprise.

When you arrive to the obstacle, you need to wait for your turn.

You cannot skip obstacles. If you cannot master the obstacle, you can do replacement exercise when it's your turn.

Most common replacement exercises are:

“Burpees” - https://goo.gl/RtLSSF
“Jumping Lunges” - https://goo.gl/K105sC

NOTICE: Do not expect water refreshment on obstacle zones. It is your responsibility to check in on obstacles. When approaching the obstacle, say your start number to the obstacle controller.

Terrain

Dirt roads, macadam, asphalt, tracks, craggy ground, off-road, forest, mud, river, rock.

Vertical difference:

16.6km (1053m ascent / 1053m descent)

Track:

16.2km | GPX Track | Elevation Profile

Equipment

Due to extremely difficult terrain (rocky terrain, gravel, mud, etc.), adequate trail running shoes with Vibram sole are mandatory (not flat sole, not classic street running shoes).

Please bring yourself spare shoes and clothes so you have something to change into after the race. There will be hoses for rinsing the mud above the terrain where the start/finish is.

We recommend that you also carry your water, preferably in bellows and specialized running backpacks to preserve its environment from throwing plastic packaging (bottles).

We also recommend adding electrolytes to the water (eg Orosal 65, which is bought in pharmacies, electrolyte tablets, or pouring electrolytic beverages such as Aqua Viva sports drinks).

In front of the entrance to the school, there is a fountain with drinking water.

Rewards

The most successful Male and Female participants will be rewarded.

Registration

You can apply via the online form. Persons under the age of 18 need written parental consent to participate in the race.

List of registered participants

After you fill-up the signup form, you will recieve an email with payment instructions (please check the SPAM / JUNK folder).

If you don't receive an email, please check the info below or on the registration page where you can find payment information.

Data:

Sportski klub "Tribe"
Braće Jeković 120, Beograd
žr: 205-143933-36
Komercijalna Banka

Purpose: Prijava za trku

Number of payment: Your phone number (same like in signup form)

For payments from outside Serbia, please contact us via email.

The application deadline for regular signups is June, 4th, 2021. 11:59 PM.

Entry Fee

EARLY BIRDS: Application fee for applying between January 1st February 20th is 2800 RSD or 25 EUR for foreigners.

START PACKAGE: "DrySkin" active t-shirt, (click for sizes), buff, finisher medal, online certificate.

Application period completed

REGULAR: Application fee for applying before from January 1st to June 4th is 3500 RSD or 30 EUR for foreigners.

START PACKAGE: "DrySkin" active t-shirt (click for sizes), finisher medal, online certificate, start number with a tag, electronic time tracking, race track refreshment stations.

Application period completed

LAST MINUTE: Application fee for applying from June 5th to June 10th is 4500 RSD or 36 EUR for foreigners. Payment must be before 4pm.

START PACKAGE: Finisher medal, online certificate, start number with a tag, electronic time tracking, race track refreshment stations.

DAY BEFORE: Application fee for applying on day before race (friday) is 5000 RSD or 40 EUR.

START PACKAGE: Online certificate, start number with a tag, electronic time tracking, race track refreshment stations.

Payments on day before the race doesn't include start package!

All start packages include refreshments on a track, electronic measurement of time, camp, workshops, mountain rescue and first aid services.

All start packages include refreshments on a track, electronic measurement of time, camping spot, workshops, mountain rescue, and first aid services.

NOTE:

The entry fee is not refundable after June 4th.
Start numbers and groups will be assigned due to paid sign-ups.
If you want to run together, you must make a group payment for the whole team. Also, during signup, the entry in the field"Club" and "Category" on the registration form, must be the same so we can validate your group together.
Race have limited number of sign-ups.
To make sure you have selected right t-shirt size, before you signup, please check the following "DrySkin" t-shirt size chart.

Kazne i sankcije

DNF - Did not finish
DISQ - Disqualification
WAR - Warning

Start number not visible	WAR
Inadequate footwear (flat soles)	WAR
Dangerous running that endangers other participants	WAR / DISQ
Deliberately endangering other race participants	WAR / DISQ
Threats and insults to other race participants	DISQ
Threats and insults to organizers and volunteers	DISQ
Failure to finish the race	DNF
Failure to complete the race within the given time frame	DNF
Failure to report at certain checkpoints	DNF
Non-compliance with race rules (route, start time, start groups, control points ...)	WAR / DISQ
No appearance / delay in the start zone	DNS
Throwing and leaving garbage behind during the race	WAR / DISQ
Improperly done obstacle	15 min penalty time
Failure to report to the obstacle controller	WAR / 15 min penalty time
Skipping obstacle	15 min penalty time

Safety

“The Maze” is not a standard mountain race, it is not a city-run, an obstacle race, an adventure race, a CrossFit polygon, etc., but a combination of all the above elements. For the average city runner, the track will be rough. Some parts of the trail can be very dangerous if you are not careful or do not follow basic safety rules. If you feel unable to move on, give up on time to avoid possible injuries or other discomforts. Also, do not overtake on dangerous sections.

If you see the "CAUTION" sign, it is set with a REASON. The reason is mainly DANGER FOR YOU AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS. Some participants are not familiar with the dangers that the mountain can bring, we ask you to take care of yourself and others.

Take care of rock creep, caution signs, follow volunteer instructions, and slow down as you approach slopes and cliffs. Please without selfies on the cliffs!

Safety first!

Al activities will be secured by Mountain Rescue Service of Serbia and Institute of Emergency Medicine of Nis.

Mountain Rescue Service contact number: +(381)63 466-466.

Change of Rules & Regulations

The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Rules & Regulations without giving prior notification or any reasons thereof.

The organizer reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race date in case of a state of emergency, state of war, bad weather conditions, traffic conditions, or force majeure. In the case of postponing or canceling the race, participants acquire the right to transfer or refund registration fees in accordance with the prescribed conditions at the time of publication of the decision.

The use of multimedia content

During registration competitors transfer all of the rights related to the use of digital records, showing the competitors, to organizers.

Activities

Additional activities & workshops

More info

Additional Activities

Activities for Saturday, June, 19th.

Winner announcement

Activities for Sunday, June 20th.

Environmental initiative

In cooperation with the organization JKP Medijana, it is planned to clean the Jelasnica gorge and the banks of the Studena River. The gathering of the participants of the action is at 11 am at "Potkapina" in the center of the gorge. After that, we are planing to clean climbing area.

Free climbing

All participants will have the opportunity to try free climbing. Free classes will be provided by members of the Sports club "Tribe".

Abseil

Abseiling from 80m rock cliff at the entrance of the gorge.

The Participation fee for this activity is 35 EUR.

You can sign up for this via ONLINE FORM until June 17th. The number of signups is limited.

This activity will be realized on the day after a race (June 20th).

For additional info, please call 063 744 2115.

Supporters

Makalu

Outdoor Collective

Zeleno Drvo

GB3

Balkanska Trkačka Liga

Gorska Služba Spašavanja

Trail Race Kopaonik

PK Slavija

D Express

COVID-19 obaveštenje

Dragi prijatelji,

S obzirom na trenutnu situaciju u vezi sa Covid-19, 6. izdanje Maze-a "The Maze Fury" se odlaže za 22. avgust.

Istina je da se policijski čas ukida i da su najavljeni izbori u junu, ali se i dalje postavlja pitanje kada će veća sportska okupljanja biti dozvoljena od strane ministarstva.

Vremenom će dozvoljeni broj okupljenih ljudi rasti na 50, 100, 200, itd. Takođe, postavlja se pitanja kada će granice biti otvorene za normalan prelazak naših učesnika koji dolaze iz drugih zemalja.

Kako ne bismo došli u situaciju da pomeramo datum trke pred sam događaj i time remetimo i vaše i naše planove a i kako bismo bili relativno sigurni da neće biti sličnih zabrana, odlučili smo da odložimo najavljeni datum.

Shodno tome, rok za regularne prijave se produžava do 24. jula.

Kao rezultat odlaganja, učesnici će imati mogućnost da odaberu jednu od tri opcije.

OPCIJA 1: Zadržavanje kotizacije za 22. avgust.

NAPOMENA: Za prebacivanje kotizacije na avgust, nije potrebno da šaljete email.

OPCIJA 2: Prebacivanje kotizacije za sledeću godinu (kranji rok za odluku 1. jun).

NAPOMENA: Na email [email protected] sa naznakom "PREBACIVANJE" pošaljite sledeće podatke: IME, PREZIME, BROJ TELEFONA (iz prijavnog formulara).

OPCIJA 3: Povracaj 70% originalne cene kotizacije (krajnji rok za odluku 1. jun).

NAPOMENA: Na email [email protected] sa sa naznakom "POVRAĆAJ" pošaljite sledeće podatke: IME, PREZIME, BROJ TELEFONA (iz prijavnog formulara), BROJ RAČUNA, ADRESA. Refundacija će biti izvršena u narednih mesec dana.

Ukoliko ne pošaljete nikakav odgovor do 1. juna, OPCIJA br. 1 se smatra podrazumevanom.

Nakon 1. juna, opcije 2 i 3 više neće biti moguće. Jednom odabrana opcija, ne može se izmeniti.

Molimo vas da vodite računa o različitim email adresama koje su vezani za opcije.

Želimo vam dobro zdravlje, čuvajte sebe i vaše bližnje.

Vidimo u avgustu.

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Tribe Trails

COVID-19 obaveštenje #2

Dragi naši,

Nadamo se da ste dobro tokom ovih ludih vremena, i da bar uspevate da trčite i ostanete zdravi!

Usled velikog broja poruka koje dobijamo poslednjih dana, obraćamo vam se sa obaveštenjem:

Kao što već znate, ovih dana ponovo su uvedene određene zabrane koje utiču na dalji razvoj situacije oko realizacije trke.

Koordinišući sa drugim organizatorima iz zemlje i regiona i sa sponzorima, sa naše strane, priprema za naše 6. izdanje avanturističke trke sa preprekama "The Maze Fury" za sada teče bez promena.

Naravno, doći će do nekih izmena na mestu prijava, preprekama i na kontrolnim tačkama kako bi se osiguralo socijalno distanciranje, mere zaštite, itd., radi bezbednosti učesnika, volontera i lokalnog stanovništva.

S obzirom da se objave i zabrane menjaju iz dana u dan, ne možemo vam sa 100% sigurnošću garantovati šta će se dešavati od današnjeg dana do vikenda za kada je trka planirana. Konačnu odluku ćemo imati do 10. avgusta.

Ukoliko usled propisanih uslova, budemo prinuđeni da ponovo pomerimo trku, ponudićemo vam iste opcije kao i u junu, prebacivanje kotizacije za 2021. godinu ili refundaciju od 70% originalne kotizacije. Shodno tome, morate biti svesni rizika prilikom budućih prijava na trku.

Nadamo se da se vidimo 22. avgusta.

Za sve dodatne informacije i pitanja pišite nam na [email protected].

Želimo vam uspešan trening.

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COVID-19 poslednje obaveštenje

Dragi učesnici, prijatelji, kolege,

Pokušali smo u junu, pokušali smo u avgustu.

Nakon konsultacija sa drugim organizatorima, trkačima, sponzorima, zvaničnicima, lekarima, vodimo se zdravim razumom i donosimo odluku da se trka "The Maze Fury" pomera za 19. jun 2021. godine.

Iskreno smo se nadali da će se situacija do sada stabilizovati te smo uveliko radili na organizaciji trke nadajuci se najboljem i našem i vašem skorom druzenju ali statistički gledano, situacija sa brojem obolelih je 5 puta gora nego u junu mesecu.

Čak i da se uskoro ukloni zabrana okupljanja za više od 10 ljudi koja je trenutno na snazi, ništa nam ne garantuje da 5 dana pred trku ponovo neće biti doneta neka slična odluka.

Svi znamo barem jednu osobu koja ima ili je imala koronu. Neki članovi naše organizacije su takođe oboleli. Bilo da verujete u to da je korona opasna ili je to neki "virus kao grip", mi organizatori, ispred Sportskog kluba "Tribe" sa svim volonterima, prijateljima i sponzorima,bilo direktno ili indirektno, ne želimo, niti smemo biti odgovoroni za nečije zaražavanje ili ne daj bože, potencijalni kobni ishod. Ne radi se samo o učesnicima već i o njihovim i našim bližnjima, prijateljima i kolegama. Stoga, smatramo da bi bilo neodgovorno i neprofesionalno nastaviti sa organizacijom.

Nakon saznanja da je na par poslednjih trka obololeo više desetina trkača i da su neki svesno išli na trke znajući da su zaraženi virusom, smatramo da je krajnje neprihvatljivo organizovanje događaja za tako veliki broj ljudi, gde svako potencijalno može biti nosilac virusa bez simptoma. Pored toga, moramo zaštititi i naše divne volontere kao i lokalno stanovništvo.

Gledajući trenutnu situaciju i zabrane ovo su samo neke od stvari koje bi morali promeniti:

Nemoguće je održati propisano socijalno distanciranje na startu i na pojedinim preprekama.
Kampovanje u školi za učesnike ne bi bilo moguće.
Veliki broj privatnih smeštaja ne prima klijente u ovom trenutku.
Korišćenje tuševa, wc i školske sale ne bi bilo moguće.
Dobar deo atraktivnih prepreka poput bazena i blata bismo morali da uklonimo.Na dobrom delu prepreka, usled znojenja bila bi hodna dezinfekcija.
Na startu trke, svi učesnici bi morali da nose maske i koriste dezinfekciona sredstva prilikom prijava.
Proglašenje pobednika i žurka bi bili otkazani.
Usled prezauzetosti, Hitna pomoć ne bi mogla da prisustvuje trci.
Itd.

Kako nam je ovo već 6. godina i najveći deo vas nas poznaje i zna kako stvari funkcionišu na trci, znate da Maze ne može biti ono što jeste u ovom trenutku.

Gledajući sve navedeno, smatramo da organizovanje Maze-a na "silu" nije ispravna stvar.

Svi učesnici koji su izmirili kotizaciju dobiće email u narednih par dana sa ponuđenim opcijama.

Ukoliko nekome ne stigne email, proverite SPAM ili nas kontaktirajte na [email protected]. Prilikom slanja ranijih obaveštenja primetili smo da dosta vas ima nevažeće ili pogrešno unete email adrese.

Iako mnogi od vas dugo iščekuju našu trku i neprestano nam šalju poruke, ovo je trenutak kada svi moramo biti odgovorni I prihvatiti stvari kakvim jesu. Brda i planine, staze i bogaze će uvek biti tu a i mi sa njima, samo u pravom trenutku.

Za sve dodatne informacije i pitanja pišite nam na [email protected].

Hvala vam na razumevanju i vidimo se sledeće godine.

Do tada ostanite dobro, čuvajte sebe, svoje bližnje i vredno trenirajte.

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Tribe Trails

Tribe Trails

June, 19th 2021 | 8:00 AM / Jelasnica Gorge

6th international adventure trail race with obstacles
"The Maze Fury"
organised by Tribe Trails

More Info

Location

Race Rules

Activities

"The Maze" u slikama

Sponsors

Supporters

About us

6th international adventure trail race with obstacles "The Maze Fury" organised by Tribe Trails

More Info

Location

Race Rules

Activities

"The Maze" u slikama

Sponsors

Supporters

About us

6th international adventure trail race with obstacles
"The Maze Fury"
organised by Tribe Trails