Synohora Trail

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1. Race date

26–27 September 2026

2. Base camp

The race base is at the "Synohora" hotel, Stara Huta village, Ivano-Frankivsk region. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/N9kn1HL8KzkdswzBA. All distances except Everesting start and finish at the same place.

3. Transfer

The nearest railway station is Ivano-Frankivsk. You can use the organized transfer from Ivano-Frankivsk. One seat each way costs UAH 420. Transfer registration form. The last day to register for or cancel the transfer is 21 September.

Transfer schedule Ivano-Frankivsk (railway station) — Stara Huta (base camp)
• 25.09 (Fri) — 10:30

• 26.09 (Sat) — 06:00
• 26.09 (Sat) — 07:30
• 26.09 (Sat) — 09:30

• 27.09 (Sun) — 06:00

Transfer schedule base camp (Stara Huta) — Ivano-Frankivsk (railway station)
• 26.09 (Sat) — 18:00
• 26.09 (Sat) — 20:00

• 27.09 (Sun) — 16:00
• 27.09 (Sun) — 19:00

4. Distances, cut-off times and requirements. Please note that the tracks may change. Final tracks will be published on 25 September.

Each distance has an overall cut-off time and intermediate cut-offs at checkpoints (CP). A CP cut-off refers to the time of leaving the point: participants must leave the CP no later than the stated time. Participants who miss a cut-off get DNF (Did Not Finish) status, must hand in their chip and may not continue on the course.

4.1. Synohora 9 km | +450 m elevation gain. Cut-off — 3 h. Course track

Difficulty: easy. Route: easy trails in the picturesque Semiatyn river valley. Who it's for: ideal for trail running beginners taking their first steps into mountain racing. The distance is also open to participants with children — you can run together if accompanied by a parent.

4.2. Waterfall 26 km | +1,370 m elevation gain. Cut-off — 7 h. Course track

Difficulty: moderate. The course follows the trails of the Chortka ridge past the Maniava and Zamlatskyi waterfalls. Who it's for: you run a lot but are just getting into mountain races; or you hike in the mountains and want to try fast hiking-running with a light backpack.

4.3. Ihrovets 35 km | +1,953 m elevation gain. Cut-off — 9 h. Course track

Difficulty: medium. The course crosses Poletska (1,166 m), Vysoka (1,803 m) and Ihrovets (1,804 m), with a ford across the Bystrytsia river. Who it's for: participants with experience of mountain trails of 20 km+ who are ready for varied terrain and rocks.

4.4. Syvuli 44 km | +2,352 m elevation gain. Cut-off — 11 h. Course track

Difficulty: hard. The course crosses Buts (1,290 m), Velyka (1,836 m) and Mala Syvulia (1,818 m), with two fords across the Bystrytsia river. Who it's for: experienced participants who have already completed mountain trails of 30 km+ and are ready for varied terrain and rocks.

4.5. Everesting 90 km | +8,850 m elevation gain. Cut-off — 30 h. Course track

Difficulty: very hard. The format is repeated ascents of Poletska, accumulating up to 8,850 m of elevation gain. Who it's for: tough participants with serious trail experience who want to test themselves in a new format. Results of this distance are not submitted to the UTMB Index.

4.6. Kids races 200 m and 3,000 m

All participants receive a finisher medal. The top three boys and girls are awarded only on the 3,000 m.

5. Start schedule

26 September (Saturday)

• 08:30 — Everesting start
• 09:00 — 44 km start
• 10:00 — kids races 200 m and 3,000 m
• 11:00 — 35 km start

27 September (Sunday)

• 08:00 — 26 km start
• 09:30 — 9 km start

6. Race pack pick-up

25 September (Friday)

• 19:00 — 20:00 — bib pick-up and mandatory gear check for all distances

26 September (Saturday)

• 07:00 — 10:40 — bib pick-up and mandatory gear check for all distances
• 15:00 — 20:00 — bib pick-up and mandatory gear check for all distances

27 September (Sunday)

• 07:00 — 09:20 — bib pick-up and mandatory gear check for all distances

7. Course rules

7.1. General requirements
Participants must complete the whole distance within the cut-off time, following the set route non-stop. Each participant decides their own pace and where and how long to rest. Throughout the race each participant must carry the full set of mandatory gear in their own backpack or waist belt; it may not be handed over on course or to other people. Judges may check the gear and its contents at any moment of the race, and participants must present it for inspection. Non-compliance may lead to disqualification. Being accompanied on any part of the course by people not registered for the race is prohibited.

Music: playing music through speakers on the course is prohibited. Headphones are allowed but must be removed near CPs and when crossing roads. Breaking these rules (including using speakers) may result in a warning or penalties up to disqualification, at the organizers' discretion.

7.2. Route and checkpoints (CP)

The course passes through mandatory checkpoints (CP); visiting all CPs is required for a result to count. Sections between CPs follow logical routes: roads, paths and marked sections. Marking: paper signs or paint on trees, rocks and other objects. Sections that may fall in the dark are additionally marked with reflective tags. Important: the 165 km and 66 km distances are not marked; participants follow the GPS track.

7.3. Progress control

Participants record their passage with electronic check-ins. A missing check-in at a CP may lead to disqualification. Individual CPs operate only until their cut-off time. CPs may include:

• food stations (FS) with light food and drinks
• water stations (WS) with water only
• life bases (LB) on ultra distances — hot food, a place to rest, and a drop bag (a backpack with personal belongings handed to the organizers in advance)

A detailed description of CPs, FS, WS and LB will be published in each distance's description.

To be classified, a participant must cross the finish line. If a participant cannot make the cut-off, they must phone the organizers with their location. A participant who drops out must inform the organizers and, if possible, reach the nearest CP. Participants who drop out arrange their own return to the base camp.

7.4. Prohibited actions (lead to disqualification or time penalties)

• Using outside assistance (transport, food, physical or technical support from others), except where provided by the organizers.
• Giving your gear to others to carry (backpack, poles, extra food, etc.). If the helper is also a participant, both are disqualified.
• Leaving the route to shorten the distance or bypass obstacles or difficult sections, gaining an advantage over other participants. Skipping any checkpoint (CP).
• Tampering with course marking, littering or damaging nature.

7.5. Mandatory rules of conduct

• The bib must be attached at the front and clearly visible.
• Participants must follow the principles of fair play.
• If you find an injured participant, you must help and inform the organizers (bib number, location, nature of injury).
• Organizers, volunteers and rescue services may check participants' health and remove them from the course if their health is at risk or rules are broken.

7.6. Running with a dog

Running with a dog is allowed, provided it is on a leash at the start and on a leash or harness throughout the course, under the participant's constant control. A participant running with a dog is not eligible for prizes, whatever the result. Their time is recorded, but in the results they are marked as disqualified (DSQ), and the result is not submitted to the UTMB Index.

8. Registration

8.1. Entry fees. Advance registration is open until 18.09.2026 inclusive, or until the distance limits are reached.

Participants must be 18 on race day. On-site registration is possible only if slots remain; the organizers will announce this separately.

Finisher medal — UAH 250 (available as an extra option during registration, limited number). Finisher medal + engraving at the base camp — UAH 550.

On the kids distances the medal is included in the entry fee.

8.2. Discounts

To use a discount, the participant must email [email protected] BEFORE registering and get a promo code from the organizers. The promo code must be used during registration. After registration the discount is not applied or refunded, even if the participant was eligible.

• 10% off — for running club members if at least 6 runners register (any distance).
• 20% off — for participants aged 50+ (age = race year minus birth year).
• 50% off — for military personnel.

8.3. Transfer to another person

An entry can be transferred to another person free of charge until 31.08.2026. Transfer until 18.09.2026 costs UAH 200; after 18.09.2026 — UAH 800.

To transfer, message the administrator on Telegram @timingevents with your bib number.

8.3.1 Refund policy

If you withdraw from the race and notify the organizers in advance at [email protected], the following applies:

• notice before 31 August 2026 — 80% refund, or transfer of this amount to another Tvoia Pryhoda race in 2026.
• after 31 August 2026 — no refund or transfer to another race.

8.4. Race pack pick-up

To collect the race pack, participants must present:

• an ID (passport, driving licence, etc.);
• the mandatory gear for their distance;
• a participant's statement acknowledging the risks and waiving liability, signed via Diia.Pidpys or by hand.

A medical check-up and sports medical insurance before the race are recommended.

8.5. The entry fee includes:

• Bib
• Safety pins
• TIMING EVENTS chip timing
• Natural energy bars OMNOM by IDLO
• A bottle of water from Morshynska at the start and finish
• A bottle of beer, kvass or non-alcoholic beer from Hutsulske brewery at the finish
• Treats from Zernovita
• Drinks and food at checkpoints
• Partner discounts

The organizer may change the contents of the race pack.

9. Mandatory gear. Final list

Participants must carry the full list of mandatory gear themselves from start to finish. If any item is missing at the finish or at any checkpoint, a time penalty applies:

• 30 minutes — for all distances

The final gear list will be published on 25.09.2026

*The mandatory gear list may be shortened depending on the weather.
The final gear list will be published on 25 September on VsiProbihy and on Tvoia Pryhoda's official social media.

The organizer may refuse to accept any item of mandatory gear if in doubt about whether it meets the requirements or is fit for the distance.

10. Checkpoints and checkpoint cut-offs (CP)

Each distance has an overall cut-off time and intermediate cut-offs at checkpoints (CP). A CP cut-off refers to the time of leaving the point: participants must leave the CP no later than the stated time. Participants who miss a cut-off get DNF (Did Not Finish) status, must hand in their chip and may not continue on the course.

CPs may include:

• food stations (FS) with light food and drinks
• water stations (WS) with water only
• life bases (LB) on the Everesting distance — the start and finish point of each lap, with a food station, a place to rest, and space for a backpack with personal belongings or your own support crew.

11. Winners and prize-winners

27 September, Sunday

14:00 — awards for all distances

11.1. Categories

Overall (ABSOLUTE)

Winners are determined by the fastest time over the distance, in the following categories:

• MO (Men Open) — men
• WO (Women Open) — women

Age groups (AGE GROUPS)

On the 9 km, 26 km, 35 km and 44 km there are also awards in the 45+ age group. Age is determined as of 31 December of the current year.

• MV (Men Masters)
• WV (Women Masters)

MV and WV awards are given if at least 5 participants finish in the category; if fewer finish, only the winner is awarded. A participant awarded in the overall category cannot also be awarded in their age group. Prize-winners of each distance and age-group winners receive prize certificates and gifts from partners.

12. The organizer reserves the right to change the race programme, and to cancel the race (before or during it) due to weather and/or other force majeure.