Dear athletes,
fans of sport,
mountains
and adventure,

we are pleased to share with you this race manual of the upcoming 12th edition of Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five. Through the years we gained experience and learned a lot about the organization of events. We always wanted to keep improving and bring you a race like no other.

Have you ever wanted to try an XTRI® but felt it slightly out of your comfort zone, too difficult to find a support runner, driver, or both? XTRI SOLO POINT FIVE™ is a shorter but no less extreme option based on our original extreme triathlon format, but without the need for a support crew.

This manual will provide you all important information about the main race. Reading, understanding, and following the manual will help us both - athletes and organizers. Apart of the main race we will organize Championship of Ministry of Interior in Triathlon, dedicated to policemen, firemen and mountain rescuers and Oravaman SHORT for those, who are not prepared for the full Oravaman yet.

Please read this race manual carefully. Come well prepared. Don´t forget to train hard on bike and run, focus on steep uphill and downhill trail running, it will be very useful for you. This unique race is very challenging, it requires lot of training, concentration, determination, and humility. We wish you good luck in your preparation and we see you in July in Zuberec.

We kindly ask you to come on time on Friday – there can be traffic – jams on the road, so don´t leave it to the last minute (try travel on Thursday or leave early on Friday morning).

“Bude ako nebolo”.
Peter Paľa, race director

📋 Oravaman in brief

Since 2011, Oravaman is a weekend-long event with unique race spirit, familiar and friendly atmosphere, professional organization, and high-quality services. Our main goal is to keep improving and being fancied and unique. Since the beginning, the race is situated at the picturesque Penzión Pribiskô in Zuberec, the centre and headquarters of the race.

Besides the main race, we organize an accompanying race – Championship of Ministry of Interior in triathlon. This race is dedicated to policemen, firemen and mountain rescuers. It has its own shorter course, own schedule and instructions. We also organize Oravaman SHORT for those, who are not ready to participate at the long race yet.

Our goal is to organize a safe race for all that take part – athletes, organizers and our families. Since 2023 Oravaman is part of the XTRI World Tour as an official XTRI SOLO POINT FIVE race.

✅ Oravaman in 7 points:

1. Designed for experienced and dedicated athletes – adventurers, who don’t underestimate the proper preparation and the power of mountains.
2. Challenging courses in beautiful countryside in order to present the beauty and uniqueness of the nature of Slovakia.
3. Race respects ecology, prepared in close harmony with nature and with a minimum of interference into it.
4. Organized with minimum of advertising smog
5. Unsupported, non-drafting race, with bike course closed for traffic.
6. Race where you can face all kind of weather and you must run with mandatory equipment.
7. Event, where no body goes home after the finish. You meet new friends, you eat, you dance, you enjoy the after-party and FINISHER T-Shirt ceremony.

👉 Race Rules

To maintain the quality and originality of the race, it is important that athletes, their friends and families understand the race philosophy and the importance of the rules. The race logistics is very demanding, so it is essential to establish basic rules, regulations, and instructions. We kindly ask you to read next lines carefully. Reading, understanding, and following the RACE MANUAL is mandatory to all, who take part at Oravaman.

🎬 Race instructions - video

🧭 Race course

All athletes Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five compete in extreme half distance triathlon. This means 2 km of swimming, 90 km of road cycling and 21 km of trail-running. Time is measured with chip technology. Mobile phone is mandatory on bike and run course. Athletes wil carry GPS tracker on bike and run.

GPX bike     GPX run

🏊‍♀️ Swim 2km

(Oravaman SHORT + MINV 1 km (1 lap))

• athletes complete 2 laps of 1 km, with turning point on the shore,
• athletes must wear swimming cap given by organizer
• neoprene suits are allowed, neoprene socks and gloves are forbidden,
• race belt with the race number cannot be dressed under the neoprene suit,
• after the swim athlete puts his neopren, googles and cap in black plastic sack with swim sticker and makes a not
• organizers are not responsible for possessions not inserted into the sack,
• after the swim athlete must put on a race number (race belt)
• bags with clothes from the start, sacks with swimming equipment – everything will be transported to Penzion Pribiskô and (T2).

5:45 a.m. – 6:10 a.m.	bus boarding at Penzión Pribiskô (athletes + 1 bus for spectators )
7:00 a.m.	arrival of the athletes by bus
7:00 a.m.	distribution of GPS tracker to athletes – Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five
7:50 a.m.	closing of T1
8:00 a.m.	START of Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five
8:10 a.m.	START of Oravaman Short (+MINV)

From 7:50 to 8:00 the T1 must be empty. At 8:00 the T must be empty – athletes from Oravaman Short must stay outside

🎒 Transition 1

• after the swim, in Transition 1, athletes put everything (suit, cap, goggles) in a sack with a sticker with his/her race number and an icon of a swimmer,
• organizers are not responsible for possessions not inserted into the sack,
• to exit the T1 area athlete must put on a race number (race belt) and a helmet,
• LONG RACE: MOBILE PHONE + GPS TRACKER ARE MANDATORY ON BIKE.
• bags with clothes from the start and sacks with swimming equipment will be transported to Penzion Pribiskô by the organizers and will be handed out to the athletes with their bikes in T2 when they will leave the finish area.

🚴‍♂️ Bike 90 km, 1750 m elevation

(Oravaman SHORT 26 km, 500 m elevation)

• LONG course is marked with RED spray
• Oravaman SHORT and MINV is marked with BLUE spray
• athletes must bring and handover their bikes to T1 (start) at Liptovská Mara on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., bring you ID card with you
• no bikes can be entered the T1 on Saturday 15th,
• athletes are responsible of studying and understanding the course
• riding in groups or riding less than 10 m behind another cyclist is strictly prohibited – NO DRAFTING,
• any kind of pollution – throwing gel, bottle or fruit out of the refreshment point means immediate DSQ,
• the bike course is partially closed for traffic (only organizers and official buses can enter the course),
• athletes must ride carefully and obey instructions of the organizers, firemen and the police,
• athletes cannot cross the central white line of the road – riding in the middle of the road, crossing the line = DSQ,
• there are several climbs of 12% on the bike course, we recommend road / time-trial bike with 50/34 or triple crankest, or at least 28 back pinion,
• when foggy and rainy, the road is very slippery and can cause falls, please be very careful on descents
• total elevation of the bike course: 1750 m,
• athletes must have a sticker with race number on their saddles,
• there is no technical point on the bike course. Athletes cannot get help from outside.
• LONGE RACE: MOBILE PHONE and GPS TRACKER ARE MANDATORY ON WHOLE BIKE COURSE.
• race belt with race number must be placed visible on the back,
• There will be a small refreshment point at Koliba Holica (mountain pass Huty) in form of selfsupport – athlete can stop to refuel water / iont and take banana.
• We recomend to carry your own refreshment with you.

🏃‍♂️ Run, 21 km, 1250 m Elevation

(Oravaman SHORT 8 km, 100 m elevation)

Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. – Handover of mandatory running equipment (registration ) (athletes will handover running sack with sticker with running shoes, clothes or nutrition and mandatory equipment (only long course) – wind-proof jacket (vest or pullover is not allowed), head band (buff), running backpack, 1 gel or snack and 1,0 L of drink). The mandatory equipment will be controlled during the handover on Friday and in finish.

• LONG course: MOBILE PHONE + GPS TRACKER are mandatory on whole run
• there will be only 2 refreshment stations during the long run (11 km, 18 km).
• first will be after the descent from Brestová to parking at ski resort (snack, water, cola, fruit)
• second will be at Museum of Orava village also for the SHORT course (only water and cola),
• as the run includes long and hard descent, we recommend reliable trail- shoes.
• There is steep climb from T2 to the summit of Brestová (1902 m. a. s. l.). Than follows challenging and technical 4 km descent to the parking of ski resort. There will be a short climb with 70 m of elevation from 12 to 13 km of the run. Than it is long descent to the finish at Penzión Pribiskô.
• The run is pure trail run which includes rocks, grass, soil, gravel and asphalt.
• Any polluting during the run leads to athlete`s disqualification. Any gels, bars, papers or bottles please throw ONLY at the refreshment points, give the rubbish to the organizers.
• RUNNING POLES are forbidden.

🚲 Instruction for bike handover

Friday, July 14th 2023 at the race start

You can first go to T1 and than go to the registration.

Bike hnadover in T1 – Liptovská Mara (T1): 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., bring bike + ID card. After showing your ID card at the T1, you will receive a sticker with race number, place it under the saddle. The T1 will be protected by mesh and security service. All bikes will be covered with raincoat. No bike can be brought to T1 on Saturday. After the race, bikes and swimming equipment will be returned to athlete only upon showing the race number while leaving the FINISH area.

🏆 Categories (Long, SHORT, MINV)

Men 18 – 39 years (2005 – 1984) 40 – 49 years (1983 – 1974) 50 and more years (1973 and older)

Woman 18 – 39 years (2005 – 1984) 40 and more years (1983 and older)

PRIZE MONEY – Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five

Prize money of 2200 € will be given to first 5 men and first 5 women in overall classification:

Men 1st - 500 € 2nd – 300 € 3rd – 150 € 4th – 100 € 5th – 50 €

Women 1st - 500 € 2nd – 300 € 3rd – 150 € 4th – 100 € 5th – 50 €

👕 Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five – FINISHER T-Shirt

All successfull finishers of Oravaman XTRI Solo PoinT Five will recieve a unique FINISHER T-Shirt at the final ceremony. The Finisher T-Shirt ceremony will start on Saturday from 5 p.m. Finisher can get his/her T-Shirt at corner next to podium. After the winners ceremony there will be a FINISHER PHOTO of all successful Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five FINISHER T-shirts in front of the podium with profesional photographer. Pictures will be printed at the restaurant.

⏱ Time schedule - Race weekend

Following the time schedule will be strictly required by organizers. No excuses will be accepted.

Transport to start is by bus. There will be 1 bus for spectators – tickets 5 eur can be bought at registration on friday.

🗓 Friday, July 14th

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.	registration at Penzión Pribiskô. Do not forget printed "VOUCHER" (🇬🇧 EN, 🇸🇰 SVK)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	bike handover at the start (T1, Sielnická zátoka) (bring your bike and ID card)
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.	registration at Penzión Pribiskô. Do not forget printed "VOUCHER" (🇬🇧 EN, 🇸🇰 SVK)
1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	registration Oravaman Kids race (bike and run on terrain path – mtb bike required)
3:00 p.m	start of Oravaman Kids race
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m	Beer kilometer (1km run where athletes must drink 4 x 2 dcl of beer – 100 particpants)
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m	Handover of running equipment (athletes will handover running sack with sticker with running shoes, clothes or nutrition and mandatory equipment – wind-proof jacket, head band, running backpack and 1L of drink, 1 gel or snack)
5:00 p.m.	winner ceremony Oravaman Kids race
5:30 p.m.	opening ceremony, race instructions

🗓 Saturday, July 15th

5:45 a.m. – 6:10 a.m.	bus boarding at Penzión Pribiskô (athletes + 1 bus for spectators)
7:00 a.m	arrival of the athletes and spectators by bus
7:00 a.m.	T1 is open – athletes of long course will recieve GPS tracker (without helmet, race number or chip athlete can ́t enter the transition nor compete at the race)
7:50 a.m.	closing of T1
8:00 a.m.	START of Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five
8:10 a.m.	START of Oravaman Short (+MINV)
12:45 a.m.	STOP TIME at Penzión Pribiskô – T2
2:15 p.m.	STOP TIME at Sedlo Pálenica (5 km of the run)
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	meal for athletes
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	pick up of bikes and swimming sacks from the T2 (bike can be picked up from the tennis court only after showing the races
5:00 p.m.	FINISHER T-shirt delivery
5:50 p.m.	statement of results, end of the race
6:00 p.m.	Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five FINISHER PHOTOOravaman afterpaty with SHOCK BAND (rock band)

Time schedule is subject to change. Athletes will be informed by email about any change.

⛈ Unfavourable weather conditions

In case of an unfavourable or dangerous weather conditions, or unpredictable steps of local authorities or national park, organizers can shorten or modify any of the three disciplines (in advance or on-race day).

In case sudden bad weather conditions (heavy rain or storm), organizers have the right to stop the race and athletes must respect this decision and follow the instructions of organizers. Race course can be modified, if the safety of athletes requires it.

🏔 CHANGE OF RUN COURSE

In case of any restrictions or prohibition from side the National Park organizers are allowed to change or move the run course to another location.

📌 Technical informations

Athletes are obliged to behave and race fairly and reasonably. We expect, that everyone who decides to take part at Oravaman is an experienced and well trained athlete with rational behaviour. Drafting, cheating and polluting during the race is strictly forbidden.

Please pay attention to the following technical information:

• Athletes will be transported to the start by bus.
• They must carry swimming equipment and cycling shoes and helmet. At the entrance of T1 athletes must demonstrate race number and helmet.
• If one or more of this mandatory gear is missing, athlete can’t enter the T1 nor take part in the race.
• On long course athletes must carry mobile phone + GPS tracker
• Set STOP-TIMEs will be strictly controlled after the bike and during the run.

Start - Transition 1

• Start from the shore, 2 laps in shape of triangle with turning on the shore.
• After the swim athlete puts his swim suit, cap, googles and other clothes in the sack and ties it with knot. Athlete must put on the race belt with race number placed on the back.
• Long race: Athlete must take his phone and GPS tracker on the bike.
• Athlete puts on the helmet and race number placed on his back, he takes his bike and leaves the Transition 1 with bike in his hand.
• Athlete can get on his bike out of the T1 on the line, where referee stays.

Transition 2

• When arriving to T2, athlete will get of the bike and give it to organizers, they will give him his running sack.
• Long race: athlete must keep mobile phone and GPS tracker with him
• Athlete puts on his running shoes and puts his helmet + cycling shoes into the sack, makes a knot and gives the sack to organizers

Running

• Long course: Athlete must take his mobile phone + GPS tracker and put it in the running backpack.
• The race number must be turned to the front.
• Whole run takes place in National park, so please don’t pollute the nature.
• Mandatory equipment (running backpack, wind-proof jacket, headband, 1,0 l of drink, 1 gel / snack) will be controlled on Friday, during the handover with the running sack.
• Most of the run course is on marked tourist paths. Important crossings will be marked with red flags / red sprey. Be prepared for any kind of weather and don’t underestimate the power of mountains. When rainy, the paths can be very slippery.

Long course is marked with red color (flags, red spray, white/red tape).
Short course is marked with blue spray.

Please do not forget to bring your tickets for the lunch.

If you require any further information, feel free to contact us at oravaman@oravaman.sk We wish you all the best, lot of good training and we see you in July in Zuberec.

Bude ako nebolo

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