Route C

Participants and competition rules

1. External assistance is not allowed on the course except within +/- 100 meters before/after official aid stations. Pacing is forbidden.
2. Every participant must be in good physical condition and able to use a map, compass and GPS in all weather and at any time of day or night, and move safely in mountain terrain.
3. Each participant is obliged to help another participant in an emergency situation.
4. Participation is at the competitor’s own responsibility. The organizer does not bear responsibility for any injuries or incidents to the participants during the race.
5. Each participant is personally responsible for their equipment and for equipment provided by the Organizer. The participant must carry all equipment according to the race instructions from the Start to the Finish. Loss or leaving equipment on the course may lead to disqualification.
6. Each participant must wear the bib number in a clearly visible place as provided by the Organizer.
7. Each participant should be able to give first aid.
8. Participants have the right to wear sponsor logos.
9. The organizer, medical or rescue team reserves the right to stop a participant if their physical or mental condition does not allow safe continuation.
10. The organizer is not responsible for participants’ actions that are in violation of the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria and the rules of Pirin Ultra.
11. All questions related to the race and results must be addressed to the Organizer; appeals may be submitted in writing.
12. In case of severe meteorological conditions, the Organizer reserves the right to postpone the planned start times by up to 24 hours.

Important safety notes for this route

• There are four special sections on the course – Koteshki Chal, Koncheto, ascent to Vihren peak, and Todorka ridge. Each participant will be equipped with one or more fixed ropes.
• Entry into each special section is only after the explicit permission of the section judge. The judge may delay entry according to safety and congestion (time does not stop).
• Poles and overtaking are not allowed in the special sections. Stopping, removing the backpack, etc. is not recommended. Hands must be free.
• Moving back on the course within the sections is strictly prohibited. Withdrawal is possible only after the end of the special section and after the judges’ instruction for leaving the course.
• Leaving the course between Section 1 (Koteshki Chal) and Section 2 (Koncheto) is not possible. Withdrawal can happen only before km 10 or after km 15.5.
• Please use the fixed ropes at all times. On Koncheto stay only on the right side of the rope. Do not cross to the left side for ANY reason.
• Do not leave the marked course. Watch out for unstable ground and falling rocks.
• Move with increased caution and reduced speed to avoid injuries and incidents in the special sections.

Cut-off time

D+/- for the section

Total distance to the station

Color of tourist trail marking

At the designated Aid Stations the organizer provides food and drinks, which should be considered as additional. The stations offer a sufficient variety, but relying solely on them to finish the race is not advisable.