SILLAMÄE ULTRA 2023 REGULATION
SILLAMÄE ULTRA 2023 REGULATION
1. Location and time
Sillamäe Ultra 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 100 km, 50 km run will take place on the 25-27 of August 2023 in Sillamäe, Estonia (the course will located by the sea). The loop is 2000 m long. It is asphalted and will be lit during night time.
2. Distances
48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 100 km, 50 km run. The race has IAU Bronze label.
Various opportunities to participate in Sillamäe Ultra in Estonia during 48 hour run, which starts on Friday, 25.08.2023 at 15:00 and lasts until Sunday, 27.08.2023 at 15:00. But only if there are at least 10 participants in the distance (individual and team total).
Registration within 48 hour run with payment of the participation fee must take place before Monday, 10.07.2023 at 18:00 in order to decide when the 48-hour run will take place. If less than 10 participants have registered within 48 hour run (in individual and team calculations together, one team is considered as one participant), then the 48-hour run will not take place and the participation fee will be returned to those who registered.
In the 48 hour run team competition, the team can have three to ten members and one member of the team must be on the course. The team chip can be passed on to the next team member only in the starting area. The teams themselves divide the order of going to the track and the duration of the distance that each member covers. The distance covered by the chips of the team members is added up and the team that has covered the longest distance during the corresponding time period wins. In the team competition, there is no separate competition between teams, women’s teams and mixed teams.
The Sillamäe Ultra 24 hour run starts on Saturday, 26.08.2023 at 15:00 and lasts until Sunday, 27.08.2023 at 15:00, if there are at least 15 participants in the distance (individual and team total). Teams can also participate in the 24 hour run, the basis of the race is the same as for the 48 hour run.
Registration for the 24 hour run together with payment of the participation fee must be done before Monday, 10.07.2023 at 18:00 in order to decide whether the 24 hour run will take place. If less than 15 participants have registered for the 24 hour run (individual participants + teams (one team is considered as one participant) in total), the 24 hour run will not take place and the participation fee will be returned to those who registered. In this case, there will be no other running distances (12 hour, 6 hour, 50 km run, 100 km run, 2 km Ultralight run) and the participation fee will be returned to those who registered.
Ultra running enthusiasts can participate in Sillamäe Ultra in 12-hour and 6-hour run, as well as in 100-kilometer and 50-kilometer run. In hourly races, the winner is the one who covers the longest distance in the corresponding time period. In the kilometer run, the best is the one who covers the corresponding distance in the fastest time.
In the 100 kilometer and 50 kilometer run, the corresponding distance must be covered, otherwise it will be noted in the final report that the competitor has stopped the race. The time limit for both distances is 24 hours.
Sillamäe Ultra 2023 has been awarded the IAU Bronze Label.

3. Venues
Start-point is located on the west side parking lot of the Sillamäe Health track and provides the following:
– the race kit, bib number and gifts`package for participants;
– timing chips;
– service area, medical service;
-area for private tents;
– toilets
-meals and drinks during the race;
– tables for participants;
– awarding
Sillamäe Kalev Sports Centre (distance between 600 m, address: Kesk 30, Sillamäe) and will provide athlets with:
– showers and dressing rooms (for participants own money);
– accommodation possibility (for participants own money);
4. Schedule of the Sillamäe Ultra 2023
Participants’ registration and participation fee must be received before Monday, 10.07.2023 at 18:00 in order to decide whether the 48-hour race and the 24-hour race and other distances will take place.
Friday, August 25th
14:00 Race centre is opened
14:45 introduction of the competitors of the 48-hour race
15:00 Start of the 48-hour race
Saturday, August 26th
13:00 Ultralight run, distance 2 km (for public, locals, supporters etc)
* The best of the Ultralight run will be awarded on the spot immediately after the finish
14:45 introduction of ultra runners
15:00 start of the Sillamäe Ultra 24-hour run, 100-km run, 50-km run, 12-hour run and 6-hour run;
21:00 Finish signal of the 6-hour run, awarding of the winner at the Start-point
*The winner of the 50-kilometer race will be awarded at the Start-point immediately after the finish
*The winner of the 100-kilometer race will be awarded at the Start-point immediately after the finish
Sunday, August 27th
03:00 Finish signal of the 12-hour run, awarding of the winner at the Start-point
15:00 Finish signal of the 48-hour run and the 24-hour run
15:30 Award Ceremony of the Sillamäe Ultra 48-hour run and 24-hour run and a thank-you event for volunteers and supporters at the Start-point
5. Awards and gifts
Three best 48H and 24H men and women will be awarded.
12H, 6H, 100KM, 50KM run best man and woman will be awarded.
48H and 24H best team will be awarded.
2KM Ultralight run best man and woman and the best young man and girl will be awarded.
All runners get certificate of participation and gifts from the supporters.
6. Organizers
Race director: Pille Vennikas (phone: +372 5121223), Ultrajooksuklubi Estonian Ultrarunners Team MTÜ, pillevennik(at)gmail.com, website www.ultrajooksja.ee
Chief of the Course: Peeter Vennikas
Co-organizer (catering): Aet Kiisla, Gourmet Runs MTÜ
Chief of the Competition Centre: Jelena Verzilova
Timing: Antrotsenter OÜ
The Sillamäe Ultra 2023 is organised in cooperation with Sillamäe City Government, Ida-Virumaa Sports Association , Sillamäe Sport Centre “Kalev”.
7. Participation fees
Participation fees:
130 euros per individual for 48 hour ru;n
350 euros per team for 48 hour run;
89 euros in individual for 24 hour run;
240 euros per team for 24 hour run;
79 euros for 12 hour run, 6 hour run, 100KM run, 50KM run;
2KM Ultralight run is free.
The fee has to be paid by Bank transfer to Ultrajooksuklubi Estonian Ultrarunners Team MTÜ: Swedbank EE082200221050835570.
Payment details: Sillamäe Ultra 2023 distance, name of the runner or team.
In case of failure to participate in the race, registration fee is non-refundable.
If you would like an invoice for the participation fee, please send an email to pillevennik(at)gmail.com.
Click here to register: https://my.raceresult.com/229021/registration
8. Accommodation
Runners can use hostels in Sillamäe Kalevi Sports center (www.sillamaesk.eu).
During the race it is possible to use the “Peace and Quiet” tent. There you can recharge you electronic devices and dry you clothes. You are allowed to put up your own tent on the special area.
You can strore you personal drinks and other equipment on the runners`tables located by the course. Your team members can be there and assist you from these tables.
9. Catering
There is one hydration/refreshment point on the course (i.e. after every 2km). There you can find water, sports drinks, coca-cola, watermelon, olives, pickled cucumber, salt, bread, raisins, banana, potato chips/ crips, Baltic sprat, salty lard or bacon, tea and coffee.
Warm meal is served as follows:
– pasta Bolognese;
– chicken broth + croutons;
– oatmeal porridge + raspberry jam/honey;
10. Other
Timing is electronic.
Three best men and women of Sillamäe Ultra 2022 24H run can 50% discount on the participation fee.
Runners will get a chalk 10-15 minutes before the finish signal. The chalk line and number should be draw on the asphalt when you hear the finish signal. You can leave the place after.
The participans allow publishing the photos and videos taken during the competition.
Website: www.ultrajooksja.ee
Event on the FB: https://www.facebook.com/estonianultrarunners/events/?ref=page_internal