5. Freelander’s Trail Mersch-Hollenfels

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Welcome to the 5th edition of the Freelander’s Trail Mersch-Hollenfels, which features slightly modified courses of the L (18km) and S (12.5km) routes. The start and finish area will be in Mersch around the spectacular CENTRE AQUATIQUE KROUNEBIERG. The race will be open for runners and (nordic)-walkers over both distances, in addition, there will be races over 1km resp. 2km for KIDS and YOUTH.

Athletes will pass some of the most interesting landmarks of the Valley of the Seven Castles :   Predigtstuhl, Hunnebur, Château de Hollenfels

 

NEWS FOR THE 5. EDITION 2018

  • the short S-trail will be slightly longer than the years before as we had to change the location of the first aid station in order to facilitate the access. All athletes will have to run towards the waypoint km5.3 where both tracks will be splitted. The overall distance on the S-trail will increase from 11.2km to 12.5 km

  • the access to the forest from the ‘Monument National de l’Indépendance’ will be slightly changed for both distances – overall distance remains the same but route is less steep – however no change on the way back

  • the organizer will provide a supervised checkroom (consigne – Gepäckaufbewahrung) at the starting area where athletes can leave their pre-race clothes, keys a.s.o. if needed

  • the timing of the race will be guaranteed by chiplauf.de in 2018 – athletes can use their existing chiplauf login credentials from other races to sign up for the trail. We expect much shorter waiting times/queues at the registration office, especially for the late registrations as there will be some self-registration terminals available.

  • in addition to that, race numbers will have integrated chips so the pairing of the separate chip and the race number is no longer needed (we expect a smooth hand-over of the race package)

#Clean green trail

In order to reduce massive waste hazard (plastic pollution) and offer the best possible nutrition during our trail, we decided to take the following actions :

  • replace plastic cups on our aid stations by 100% biodegradable and compostable PLA corn cups
  • offer a variety of Fair Trade dried and fresh fruits on every aidstation (by our supplier GROSBUSCH.LU)
  • waste separation and waste disposal after the race
  • no plastic cutlery at the Krounebierg > only reusable hardware used like porcelain, metal cutlery, glasses, …
We would like to thank every athlete helping us to keep the woods clean !

 

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Registration

Online-Registration : 
https://www.chiplauf.de/de/events/5-freelander-s-trail-mersch-hollenfels

Online registration closes on 22.11.2018 at 22:00h.
Late registration onsite will be possible until 30min prior to the start of the race (12:45h) Additional fees apply.

On raceday the registration office opens at 10:00h. 
Pre-registered athletes with unpaid dues will have to queue in the late registrations office first.

Entry fees

20.00€ for L-Distance  Runners, Nordic-Walking and Walking over 18km
15.00€ for S-Distance  Runners, Nordic-Walking and Walking over 12.5km
GRATIS for GROSBUSCH KIDS TRAIL of 1000m and for GROSBUSCH YOUTH TRAIL of 2000m

INCLUSIVE : FREE SPAGHETTI (ONLY FOR L+S) – FREE ENTRY TO THE POOL AFTER THE RACE – MEDAL

Late Registrations are possible, as long as the limit has not been reached and against an additional fee of 5 Euro up to 30 minutes before start. (NO late registration fees for GROSBUSCH Kids/Youth TRAIL)

Registration and race office : HALL SPORTIF KROUNEBIERG, rue de la Piscine, L-7572 Mersch (vis-à-vis Centre Aquatique)
Showers and changing rooms : CENTRE AQUATIQUE KROUNEBIERG, 14 rue de la Piscine, L-7572 Mersch

Responsible :
DUHAUTPAS PASCAL
X3M Triathlon Mersch asbl.
B.P. 11
L-7501 Mersch
Phone: +352 661 391279

Price money, cups & medals

OVERALL M/F L-Distance (runners only) : 1. 100€ / 2. 75€ / 3. 50€ / 4. 30€ / 5. 15€ plus Cups
OVERALL M/F S-Distance (runners only) : 1. 50€ / 2. 25€ / 3. 15€ plus Cups
GROSBUSCH KIDS and YOUTH Trail : Cups for winner of all categories M/F

Schedule

DATE : Saturday 24 november 2018

12:00h – NORDIC/WALKING  [L-Distance / S-Distance]
12:15h – GROSBUSCH KIDS TRAIL  1.0km [2008-2013]  Débutants, Benjamins, Ludiques
12:30h – GROSBUSCH YOUTH TRAIL  2.0km [2002-2007]  Cadets, Minimes, Scolaires
13:15h – 5. FREELANDER’S TRAIL MERSCH-HOLLENFELS   [L-Distance / S-Distance]
16:00h – Last participant at the finish line
16:15h – Prize award ceremony

Remark :  the age group categories for kids and youth will be adapted as of 01.11.2018 by the FLA, please find above the correct dates.

Route

All participants will use the same track for the first 5.3km, then S-Distance will run back to the finish line while all other participants will run towards Hollenfels and Marienthal to cover the remaining 12.7km.

L-Distance 18.0km

It will be a large loop, with an out-and-back section. This will be a very challenging and hilly course!
3 aid-stations will be available on the course (km5.3, km9.0 and km14.4)

  • to run counter-clockwise once, altitude difference 491 meters, max. ascending slope 21% at km13.9
  • distance for runners, Nordic-Walking and Walking (dogs allowed)

S-Distance 12.5km

This course is hilly and challenging, but it’s perfect for the beginner trail runner!
2 aid-stations will be available on the course (km5.3 and km8.9)

  • to run counter-clockwise once, altitude difference 264 meters, max. ascending slope 21% at km 8.4
  • distance for runners, Nordic-Walking and Walking (dogs allowed)


GROSBUSCH KIDS TRAIL 1.0km

KIDS TRAIL 2016

GROSBUSCH YOUTH TRAIL 2.0km

YOUTH TRAIL 2016

Post-race food

There will be food and liquid refreshment available for all runners at the finish area. (CENTRE AQUATIQUE KROUNEBIERG)

Declaration/privacy policy

By the registration, I declare my agreement with the rules and regulations according to the notice. I can confirm that from the medical perspective, there were no objections to my participation, my training and health status of the competition. Furthermore, I assure that I have not taken any performance-enhancing/promote doping substances. I recognize the associated with the competition health, other hazards and circumstances and confirm explicitly, on its own responsibility and participate in risk. I agree with the publication of my results, photo and filming in the framework of the Freelander’s Trail Mersch-Hollenfels.