Organisation
Foundation "24-Uur Loop Apeldoorn", under patronage of the Royal Dutch Union of Athletics (KNAU), European Athletic Association (EAA) and the lnternational Association of Ultrarunners (IAU).

AGAIN !!!

de Stentor int. 6-uur Estafette

The Stichting 24-Uur Loop Apeldoorn is pleased to be able to continue a new sportive element.

This element is a relay run for small teams with a maximum of 5 athletes and sponsored by de Stentor (the publisher of the newspaper for Apeldoorn).

This element is supposed to be a step to the 24-hours relay run.

This relay run starts at Saturday morning at 08:00 AM at the same time as the 6-hours run of the solo athletes. The finish will be at the same time as the other elements: 02:00 PM.

The rules for the 6-hours relay run are the same as the rules for the 24-hours relay run.

Read this information for entry and entry-fee.

Start / finish
24-hours run
Start: Friday May 2nd, 2008, 2:00 PM.
Finish: Saturday May 3rd, 2008, 2:00 PM.

6-hours run
Start: Saturday May 3rd, 2008, 8:00 AM.
Finish: Saturday May 3rd, 2008, 2:00 PM.

Course
Length: 1,652.72 Mtr. for solorunners and 1,651.86 Mtr. for relay-teams. Official IAAF measurement (Jones Counter).The course is situated in and around a park ("Mheenpark") in Apeldoorn. The course is flat, free of traffic and illuminated at night. The course is not suitable for wheelers.

Participation relay teams
Minimum age: 18 years. Number of runners: 2 - 10 each team (2-5 for 6-hours or small teams). Mixed teams allowed in class A and B. During the race replacing of runners (in case of injuries, etc.) is not allowed.

Classification relay-teams entry fee
24-hours run

Class A: Athletic clubs € 195,-
Class B: Sport-/jogging clubs etc. € 220,-
Class C: Women teams € 195,-/220,-/310,-
Small teams (max. 5 pers.) € 110,-

6-hours run

Teams (max. 5 pers.) € 110,-

Participation / qualification individuals
Minimum age: 20 years. Qualification must be proved by a copy of a final classification in a (official) run of at least 100 Km., dated at the latest January 1st, 2007.
If the maximum number of participants (+/- 100) will be reached, priority will be given to the runners with the best 24 hours or 100 Km. performance 2007.
Runners with a recent (2007) 24 hours performance above 200 Km. and invited runners are qualified automatically.
For the 6-hours athletes no qualificationproves required.
The race is not open for wheelers or fast-walkers.

Minimum distance
The minimum distance to be covered for the Apeldoorn 24 hours final classification is 160 KM. for men and 140 KM. for women.

Classification individuals entry fee
Individual athletes 24-hours € 45,00
Individual athletes 6-hours € 25,00

For the classification in the age classes the birthday is in force (and NOT the YEAR of birth).

Entry fee
To be paid, synchronously with the entry.

Our bankaccount at the Rabobank in Apeldoorn is: 30.33.60.666.

IBAN-code: NL54 RABO 0303 3606 66

BIC-code: RABONL2U
Entry without payment will not be accepted.

Overnight accommodation
Around the course there is sufficient space to place caravans and to pitch tents. Sleeping accommodation is also available in a honk of a scouting group near the course from 03:00 PM on Thursday 1st of May, 2008.

Sleeping-bags etc. are the responsibility of the runners themselves. Only in exceptional circumstances can the organisation arrange accomodation with a host family. Toilets, showers and changing facilities are available in the nearby sportshall. There are also toilets, water and (limited) washing facilities available at the course itself. The sportshall are open for the participants from 08:00 AM on Friday the 2nd of May, 2008.

Providing
The athletes themselves are, in principle, responsible for their own providing. During the race tea and water will be put available by the organisation for the teams. Separated and special providing for individual runners (sportsdrinks, cola, tea, etc.).

Medical support
Full medical support during the race. There will be a doctor, a fysiotherapist, and the Red Cross for support. Free massage near the course. For individual runners massage and toilets direct on the course. Showers, toilets, changing, etc. in and around the sportshall near the course.

ChampionChip
The circuit registration for the solorunners will take place this year using the ChampionChip. The organisation will display the number of laps completed by the runners. It is possible to use your own ChampionChip or to hire one from the organisation.
Participation is not possible without use of a ChampionChip!

Awards Relay teams:
Each participant receives a souvenir and a charter. For the best 3 performances of every category there will be a special trophy.

Individuals:
A souvenir for each participant. Charters only for the runners with a performance above 160 Km. (men) or 140 Km. (women).

Awards for the best three runners general (men and women).
Besides awards for the best three in the age classes:
MSEN (20-39), M35(35-39), M40 (40-49), M50 (50-59), M60 (60-69);
WSEN (20-34), W35 (34-44), W45 (45-54), W55 (55-64).

Doping control
In case of a doping control, organized by the national union of athletics or the organisation, the athletes have to submit to this control.

Entry confirmation
After having entried each team or individual will receive a confirmation with all the details of the race the third week of April 2008.

Closing date entry
April 1st, 2008. Entry on the day of the race is only possible when the maximum number of participants is not reached yet.

Informations and entry
Stichting 24-Uur Loop Apeldoorn
PO Box 2468
7302 ER Apeldoorn
The Netherlands
TeI. : +31 55 541 55 62

Mobile: +31 6 209 617 42

e-mail: baks24uur@chello.nl
website: www.24uurloop.nl