Welcome to Amalfi Coast Crossing FINAL

 Welcome to Amalfi Coast Crossing
Event Details
Location – Positano and Amalfi Coast, Italy. About 3 hours drive/train from
international airport in Rome. Or go to Naples and take ferry to Positano.
When - Race – Sunday, September 21, 2014
International participant arrival and reception in Agerola on Saturday, September
20, 2014
Register here for Amalfi Coast Crossing, Lost
Worlds Racing: Prices for all race categories increase June 1 .
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Path of the Gods – Ultra
Race Start: Piazza Bomerano in Agerola, Amalfi
Schedule of Events
75k – start – 5:00 AM (Local Briefing is at 4:00 AM)
Elevation D+ 5350 meters.
Cut off at 19 hours
Packet pick up from 3:30 - 4:30 AM Sunday
Packet pick up from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday
Prizegiving
8:00 PM Sunday
38k – start – 8:00 AM (Briefing is at 6:30 AM)
Elevation D+ 2930 meters.
Cut off at 9 hours
Packet pick up from 7:00 - 8:00 AM Sunday
Packet pick up to
5:00- 8:00 PM Saturday
Prizegiving
8:00 PM Sunday
20k – start – 9:00 AM
Elevation D+ 1250 meters.
Cut off at 5 hours
Packet pick up from 7:00 - 8:00 AM Sunday
Packet pick up from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday
Prizegiving
1:00 PM Sunday
Race Details - Categories
Distance Options Individual 75km/38km/20km
Relays - 75km relay - 2 person team (38k + 37k)
Cut-offs – 75km - At 33 km there is a cut off of 8.5 hours. There is a maximum
time of 19 hours to complete entire 75k
38 km - There is a maximum time of 9 hours to complete entire 38km
20 km - There is a maximum time of 5 hours to complete entire 20km
Individual Route Profiles/Course details below
75k – start – 5:00 AM Elevation D+ 5350 meters. Cut off of 19 hours 38k – start – 8:00 AM Elevation D+ 2930 meters. Cut off of 9 hours 20k – start – 9:00 AM Elevation D+ 1250 meters. Cut off of 5 hours Mandatory Equipment for 75 km and 38 km races
◦ Backpack or Marsupial Bag able to carry all mandatory equipment
◦ A mobile/cellular telephone with the emergency number of the organizer
therein stored. Keep the phone on at all times and make sure it is
fully charged at the start of the race.
◦ A cup/bottle of at least 150ml
◦ A camel bak with at least 1 litre of water.
◦ A front facing functional and wearable torch with spare batteries (only
for the 75km race)
◦ A thermal survival blanket (75km race only)
◦ A whistle
◦ An elastic and adhesive strapping adept at making a bandage (min.
100cm x 6cm)
◦ Food/Nutritional supplies
◦ Cap or bandana
◦ An waterproof and windproof jacket (75km race only)
Advisable Equipment for 75 km and 38 km races
◦ Trekking poles
◦ A small knife
◦ A warm change of clothing in case of unfavourable weather conditions
or racer is forced to stop ◦ Gloves
◦ Map of the course which can be printed from the race website ◦ Small amount of money (20
euros)
Mandatory Equipment for 20km race
◦ A cup/bottle of at least 150ml
Advisable Equipment for 20km race
◦ A camel bak
◦ Food/Nutritional supplies ◦ A cap/bandana
A whistle
Terrain - 80% trail, single track, rolling hills, steep mountain, mountain
forests, coastal foot paths and villages.
Registration –
Register here for Amalfi Coast Crossing, Lost Worlds Racing:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/amalfi-coast-crossing-2014-italy-registration7074803929
Included in registration
Transfer from Rome international airport
2 nights in comfortable lodging. (for 80k) Shared room (high standard)
1 night for other registrations.
Race bag – shirt, finishers medal and sponsored goods.
Full energy/water supply
Logistics, medical and water safety for race support.
Add-on options
$ 75.00 additional nights lodging
$100 USD single supplement
Lodging Upgrade (hillside villa)
$150 USD/night per person, per night
Course Highlights
The race will start and finish in the town of Agerola. It will cross Amalfi, Positano
and other stunning locations on the Amalfi Coast, one of the most beautiful
coastlines in the world.
The route will include the famous Sentiero Degli Dei or "Path of the Gods", an
absolutely breathtaking single-track trail on bluffs, overlooks and sections with
thousand-foot sheer drop offs. This will be an unforgettable race experience for
any runner.
As always with our destinations the race will be only part of the story. Here you
will find soaring mountains, clear blue water, fresh and delicious seafood and an
assortment of colorful seaside and mountain villages. A rich and nuanced
experience along Italy's most revered coastal area awaits. Photographs do not
provide justice to the areas natural beauty.
Amalfi Coast Crossing
Italy's Amalfi Coast has long been regarded as one of the most spectacular
coastal trail destinations in the world. South of Naples and in the shadow of
Vesuvius, this area is the "Jewel of the Mediterranean". Known for its medieval
architecture, whitewashed cliff side villages, dramatic seascapes, and aweinspiring views, it has been the destination of Emperors and Popes for centuries.
Steeped in cultural and historical charms, this is a journey through a magical
and stunningly beautiful landscape. Come race on the ancient footpaths of the
Neapolitan Riviera.
Dramatic backdrop
With steep hills, dramatic overlooks, mild and dry climate, rugged coastal trails
and stunning Mediterranean backdrop it is a perfect venue to run an epic
80k/40k. It is an absolutely stunning route and unforgettable experience for any
runner.