RUN - JOG - WALK
RACE INFO...
Experience one of the best ultras in the world
What is Ultrabug?
Ultrabug is a 100km 3-day, fully supported ultra marathon through the winding mountain footpaths, mineral water streams and remote culture rich villages in the Carpathian mountains, Romania. The race is the first weekend in June.
Where do we stay?
For one week Casa Ileana, a guest house in Fundu Moldovei becomes our base camp.
You will experience traditional food, with a little tweak, to make sure you have enough energy for each day while still giving you a chance to sample and enjoy local delicacies.
Who can enter?
We welcome walkers, runners and hikeres. You don't need to be super fit, just a reasonable level of fitness.
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For the 100km you need to be a minimum of 18.
The 8km (Day 3) is open to all age groups.
What's the after party?
To finish, you have the chance to sample part of this unforgettable way of life and enjoy our medal ceramony and after party, joined by the Mayor of Fundu Moldovei, with customary BBQ accompanied by mamaliga, homemade cheese and bread.
iTRA points
iTRA (International Trail Running Association) awards 3 points to Ultrabug finishers.
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The points can be used for registering at various other races such as Lavaredo Ultra Trail, MIUT (Madeira Island Ultra-Trail), Trail Verbier Saint-Bernard and ITRA races, some of which are qualifying races for UTMB
Schedule...
Thursday, 30th of May
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17:30 - 20:00 - registration and kit check in the school hall
19:00 - 20:00 - volunteers briefing
stage 1 - 42km
Friday, 31st of May
Witches Castle
8:30 - race briefing
9:00 - race start
Today we will get up close and personal with our first mountain which is opposite base camp. At the top you will have a breathtaking view of the beautiful surroundings. Your path will take you down to Botus and then back to Fundu Moldovei.
Fastest time: 3:35:00
Cut off time: 12h
stage 2 - 50km
Saturday, 1st of June
Rolling Hills
7:45 - race briefing
8:00 - race start
Today we turn local. You will go through a forest where the seeds are harvested for replanting within the working forest, through local farmland and over mountain peaks. The peace and tranquility will descend upon with only the sound of water streams, wind, cow bells and your own footsteps to fill the air
Fastest time: 4:15:02
Cut off time: 13h
stage 3 - 8km
Sunday, 2nd of June
Bootsy the Cow
9:45 - race briefing
10:00 - race start
13:00 - medal ceremony and party!!
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Bootsy is Ileana's cow and will supply us with fresh organic milk. Today you will run through her fields - this is truly organic farming. After a short break we will make our way to the after party and enjoy a feast to remember with new friends.
Fastest time: 0:34:58
Fastest overall time:
Male: 8:25:38
Female: 10:58:22
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Please note:
Routes are approximate and can changed without prior notice to the backup route in case of severe weather conditions
maps...
stage 1 - 42km
Friday, 31st of May
stage 2 - 50km
Saturday, 1st of June
stage 3 - 8km
Sunday, 2nd of June
Please note:
Routes are approximate and can be changed without prior notice to the backup routes in case of severe weather conditions.
check points...
Check points are aproximately 7 - 12 km apart and supply the following:
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water
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coke
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peanuts
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crisps
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chocolate
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bananas
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jelly sweets
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sweet cookies
Please note that we DON'T supply energy gels
stage 1 - 42km
Friday, 31st of May
Witches Castle
CP1: 8.7km - Quarry, second gate
* water only
CP2: 10.8km - Magurele (Witches
Castle) - 4x4 support
CP3: 15.6km - Sadova exit
12km to next CP
CP4: 27.5km - Neagra, opposite
church and ice cream hut
cut-off: 5pm
CP5: 30.5km - Floarea - 4x4 support
CP6: 35.9km - Timan - 4x4 support
stage 2 - 50km
Saturday, 1st of June
Rolling Hills
CP1: 7.9km - Botus
* water only
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CP2: 16.3km - Orata monastery
CP3: 24.0km - Colacu hill top
Haensel n Gretel forest exit
4x4 support
CP4: 32.3km - Poiana Tiganescu
after "vertical stream" climb
4x4 support
CP5: 40.2km - Arsineasa
cut-off: 7pm
CP6: 45.6km - Marcel Vancea
4x4 support
stage 3 - 8km
Sunday, 2nd of June
Bootsy the Cow
CP1: 2.8km - Arsineasa
* water only
Medical support and security
Each check point will have a first aid kit.
The race is supported by:
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Ambulance services
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Police
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Mountain Rescue (Gendarmerie)
kit list...
complusory kit:
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1 litre water bottle or bladder
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waterproof jacket
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mobile phone with roaming enabled
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warm long sleeve jacket
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hat or bandana
- gloves
additional kit:
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hiking poles - highly recommended!
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whistle
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plasters
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blister plasters
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bit and sting relief cream
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Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
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Imodium (Loperamide)
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Piriton (Chlorpheniramine)
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diarolyte
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sun block
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camera
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mobile phone charger
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power converters
Insurance:
International runners should have their own travel and accident insurance which covers any eventual cost of search and rescue.
race rules.
please note:
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Equipment: Failure to carry ALL the compulsory equipment will lead to a 2-hour penalty or disqualification. It is a mountain race and the weather can change very quickly. It's for your own safety.
Littering will lead to a 2-hour penalty or disqualification.
Gates: Leave gates as you find them open or closed. We are working hard to build a relationship with the local shepherds. If you leave a gate open the shepherd might lose livestock. If this happens the responsible runner will have to bear the cost of replacing the livestock.
