Parti preparato ELMEC 12K
TECHNICAL DATA
The following are the main figures characterising the distance
12 km - 500 Positive altitude difference 5% asphalt, 40% gravel, 55% trail
Does not award ITRA-UTMB points
Partenza ore 9:30
(Domenica 8 marzo)
There is NO maximum time for the race to end
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GPX TRACK
MAGLIA UOMO/DONNA 12k
YOUR PHOTOS IN THE COMPETITION
THE ROUTE
ELMEC 12K è la gara più #GREEN e #INCLUSIVA della manifestazione che nel 2023 ha ospitato una prova di #plogging e e rinnova la partnership con ELMEC Informatica ed ELMEC Solar, unendo sport, innovazione e attenzione concreta al territorio.
La conservation of the natural environment that hosts the event and the promotion of a new harmony between the participating human being and the host nature sono principi fondamentali che ci stanno a cuore. Con ELMEC Informatica ed ELMEC Solar condividiamo la stessa visione: unire competenza e responsabilità, mettendo tecnologia ed energia al servizio di scelte più sostenibili e di una qualità della vita migliore per la comunità. Questi valori rispecchiano anche le sfide attuali affrontate dalle aziende, le quali non si limitano più a perseguire solamente fatturato e produttività. Oggi, come nello sport, contano anche impatto, cura delle persone e rispetto dell’ambiente: esattamente i pilastri su cui ELMEC lavora ogni giorno.
RACE entries competitive is open to ALL “FREE” athletes without any membership who are of age (or in the year of their 18th birthday-> 2008). Competitive sports medical certificate for endurance sports table ’B“ required (endurance sports such as athletics)
The 12k distance is a guarantee of the opportunity to Approach the discipline of trail running without the anxiety of long distances, but going at full speed or simply at a small trot in the pure spirit of running in nature, without the anxiety of time gates.
Castagni, tigli, faggi e aceri di montagna con chiome colorate faranno da cornice ad un vero Trail con circa 500 metri di dislivello, immerso in un ambiente selvaggio, affascinante e allo stesso tempo panoramico. Un’esperienza “green” autentica, dove ogni passo valorizza il territorio e ogni scelta organizzativa punta a ridurre l’impatto, in linea con l’impegno di ELMEC Solar verso un’energia più pulita.
Included in the registration: cronometraggio con chip, ristori in gara e finale, Maglia ricordo CFT, spogliatoi e massaggi finali.
For those who wish to do so, an extra voucher for lunch at the end of the race can be purchased during registration.
Would you like to run it in PLOGGING MODE?
you can participate in the test by practising the #PLOGGING by World Plogging Championship. The test consists of picking up litter in your path while you are competing in the 12K. It is just one more opportunity to run the race in a different and alternative way, it is not compulsory.
The idea behind it is to optimise the time normally used for training, to also do something positive for the space in which one lives. Those taking part will leave equipped with a rubbish bag to collect the rubbish they encounter along the Trail route. Plogging kit will be provided by the organisation for up to 100 participants.
ENTRY IS COMPLETELY FREE and the competition counts as qualification for the next edition of the World Plogging Championship. The first man and the first woman are awarded a pectoral to participate in the World Plogging Championship 2024: 26-29 September between Bergamo and Gandino
HOW TO REGISTER for the PLOGGING test:
First of all, you must register for the Campo dei Fiori Trail competitive race via the procedure online if you have not already registered. Now the official registration for the Plogging Test IT IS NOT AUTOMATIC but is done by sending an e-mail to plogging@campodeifioritrail.it and you will receive information on how to register.
The procedure is very simple, just type indicating your interest in being integrated into the registration and participating in the plogging trial. REGISTRATION IS COMPLETELY FREE and you will thus take part in the test that counts as qualification for the next edition of the World Plogging Championships. The organisation will then contact you to provide all further details for participation. If you have already registered for the ELMEC 12K, please therefore remember to send the email if you want to participate in plogging. Finally, we would like to remind you that participation in the plogging event is NOT compulsory, it is just a chance to run this distance in a different way to support our host environment.
HOW THE PLOGGING TEST WORKS:
- you will be given the Plogger's kit (bag and gloves) Collectable at the World Plogging stand located at the bib collection of the 12K in the start area in the village;
– Delivery of waste collected in the competition: At the end of the race, the athletes registered for the Plogging can go to the same stand (located in front of the finish line) where they will leave the collected waste and it will be sorted and differentiated by main types.
– rankingsIndividual athlete rankings and scores will be drawn up for specific prize-giving after the awarding of the competitive 12K distance (single ranking without category and gender)
More information can be found at-> World Plogging Championship
ELEVATION PROFILE
12KM and 470D+ with 2 refreshment points (halfway and final)
ROUTE MAP
Use the navigation functions of the MAP to analyse the features of the race track in detail
REFRESHMENTS & ATHLETE RECOVERY
The following are envisaged 2 refreshmentsone along the route (liquid only) and one at the finish (liquids and solids). They are indicated on the altitude profile (see above) and in the table below with details of which are liquid and/or solid.
NON are foreseen points for recovery RETIRED ATHLETES given the short length of the track.
TIMETABLE GATES
This competition HAS NO TIME CLOCK and NO MAXIMUM TIME FOR CLOSURE
For participation in the competition AGONISTIC CERTIFICATE for endurance sports required (Tab.B such as athletics, football, basketball, cycling, rowing) and experience and knowledge of the mountain environment in general, orienteering skills, the ability to follow a trail and deal with unforeseen incidents typical of the natural environment (such as a thunderstorm, reduced visibility, etc.), excellent training, clothing suitable for temperatures ranging from -10 to +20 degrees. It is recommended that you have recently participated in other mountain races with similar characteristics to the chosen distance
- Official CFT Gadget
- Post-race refreshments (the pasta party lunch on Sunday is NOT included but can be purchased as an extra during registration)
- Refreshments on the route
- Bib with chip
- Timekeeping
- Medical Assistance
- Route SAFETY Assistance
- Showers and final massages
- Check the material required by clicking on this---> MANDATORY MATERIAL PAGE
Disqualification during the race or blocking at grid entry in the event of absence of compulsory material during control
In the event of SURGERY INTERVENTION and verification of ABSENCE OF MATERIAL indicated as MANDATORY, the organisation reserves the right to charge the athlete up to EUR 200 for intervention costs on an athlete without equipment, as this is detrimental to the safety of others and the rescuers.
Registration closes on 1 March 2026 or when the maximum number of participants indicated in the REGISTRATION PAGE. Beware that in the last 3 years the bibs have sold out 1 month before the race.
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