UzhTrail

An autumn city trail on the paths of the Shakhta forest in Uzhhorod. Start and finish are at the Praha hotel terrace; the programme includes adult distances and separate kids' races.

Route

Elevation gain: 2 km — +50 m, 5 km — +160 m, 10 km — +360 m. All distances are marked with red and yellow UzhTrail arrows, with some arrows also spray-painted. Trails are covered with leaves, so follow the markings carefully.

Participants must download the GPX track to a watch or smartphone in advance. Kids' races are 400 m (ages 2–7) and 800 m (ages 8+): the routes are loops marked with red-and-white tape; parents may run with their children.

Drink stations: 1.8 km (5 and 10 km), 3.2 km and 6.4 km (10 km). No cups are provided at the stations. Timing points: 2 km — start and finish; 5 km — 2.4 km; 10 km — 3.2 and 6.4 km. Time limits: 2 km — 1 h, 5 km — 1 h 30 min, 10 km — 2 h 30 min.

Schedule

• 07.11, 17:00–20:00 — race pack pickup
• 08.11, 08:40–09:40 — race pack pickup
• 09:30–10:00 — opening, warm-up, briefing
• 10:00 — kids' races start
• 10:30 — 10 km start
• 11:00 — 2 km and 5 km start
• 13:30 — awards
• 15:00 — closing

Race pack and pickup

The pack includes a bib with a timing chip, timing, a finisher medal, photos and food. It is issued in person on presentation of an ID document. Transfer to another person is not allowed.

On the course

Mandatory gear: bib with chip, charged phone; for 5 and 10 km also a cup and the downloaded track. Bag drop, changing room and toilets are available at the start. At the finish: medal, water, bograch and beer.

Awards

The top three finishers on each distance, men and women, receive trophies, cash prizes and partner gifts. In the 60+ category only first places are awarded. Kids receive a medal and a gift.

Getting there

Take bus No. 24 (Avtostantsiia-1) or No. 58 (Avtostantsiia-1, railway station) to the Chervenytsia stop, then walk 950 m along Sribliasta St. Parking is best at the start of Verkhovynska St. (near ATB and OKKO), about 700 m on foot.

Regulations and contacts

Participant guide (in Ukrainian). Phones: +380502289770 (Dmytro), +380956527204 (Yevhenia), +380962503355. Email: [email protected].