ultra 4 veterans
Albania Mountain Race
“This event has put blisters on my feet and a smile on my face”
Ross Robins – 100km finisher
Race Information Pack
Ultra 4 Veterans Albania is an event that takes place in the mountains of southern Albania. It offers three race distances to choose from. A 100km distance over two days, 50km or 25km over one day. With relaxed cut offs at check points meaning all distances are achievable for runners and walkers.
The Ceraunian Mountains are a coastal mountain range in southwestern Albania, within the Vlorë County. The mountain range is divided by dry streams and deep abysses, with sparsely covered vegetation, dominated by pine and conifers trees. As you descend the last mountain, you will finish at the Ionian coast looking across the narrow see at Corfu island.
Whichever distance you choose, you will be treated with stunning views every step of the way.
Taking part in early September, the climate conditions for the race should be arid, with lows of 15°C in the evening and highs that could reach around 30°C during the day.
Race Details
- LOCATION: Ceraunian Mountains, Albania
- DISTANCE: 100km/50km/25km
- STAGES: 2 in two days/1 in one day
- TERRAIN:Mountain trails, rocky, Scrubland and woods
- BASE CAMP: Sarandë
- FINISH: Butrint National Park/Roman theatre
- DAYTIME TEMPERATURE: 20°C / 30°C
- EVENING TEMPERATURE: 10°C / 20°C
- DAYLIGHT HOURS: 12
- AIRPORT: Tirana International Airport
- EVENT DURATION: 4 days
- ACCOMMODATION: Hotel (one night camping for 100km)
- PLACES AVAILABLE: 250 total across distances
Tirana International Airport
Ensure you book your flight to Tirana International Airport. Transfers will only be from/to this airport.
Prices
Registration fee and fundraising amount is the same for all three distances.
Registration Fee: £350-£400 (can be paid in instalments when booking)
Fundraising Minimum: £800 (through a fundraising platform and split between the four charity partners)
You must reach this fundraising target to take part in the event.
veteran race charity partners:
Friday
Arrive Tirana International Airport
Bus transfer to Sarandë
100km, 50km, 25km runners stay at race hotel
Race bief and kit checks
Saturday
100km transfer and Race start
50km & 25km free day to explore Sarandë
100km runners night in tented camp
25km & 50km runners stay in hotel
Sunday
25km & 50km runners bused to start
100km, 50km, 25km races start
All races finish in the Roman theatre, Butrint National Park
All stay in race hotel
Prize giving
Monday
Check out of race hotel
Bused back to Tirana International Airport
Your flight home/onward journey
Route Details
100Km Route
For the 100km race, expect delightful scenery across the Ceraunian Mountains. Check points are roughly every 10km.
GPX available soon.
50Km Route
The 50km race will follow the same path as the 100km race on day two.
Starting at the 100km campsite, and winding back to the same finish line, with check points roughly every 10km.
GPX available soon.
25Km Route
The 25km race is the final 25km of the 100km and 50km course. Starting at its own point and winding back to the same finish line as the other distances, with check points roughly every 10km.
GPX available soon.
Cut Offs
Our aim is to get as many runners/walkers to the finish line, so our cut offs are very generous. On the 100km you’ll have over 16 minutes per KM, so on average you will have between 2-3hrs to complete each 10km section. On the 25km, you’ll have even longer.
If You Don’t Finish
In the scenario that you cannot finish a stage on the race, we will transfer you to the finish line for that day. If this is day one of the 100km and you don’t want to camp the night, we can transfer you back to the hotel, but you will need to sort your own accommodation out for that night. You will not receive a finishers medal or official result if you DNF/DNS.
What's Included
| Included | Not included | |
|---|---|---|
| Race entry | X | |
| Bus transfer from Tirana airport to Sarandë return before and after the race | X | |
| Hotel Friday, Saturday, Sunday (100km runners camping Saturday night) | X | |
| Fully marked course | X | |
| Full medical team | X | |
| Full therapist team | X | |
| Volunteer team | X | |
| Transfers to race start | X | |
| Drinking water on course and hot water for preparing food at campsite | X | |
| High quality medal | X | |
| First male, female and top fundraiser awards | X | |
| Flights | X | |
| Runners photos | X | |
| Personal kit and equiptment | X | |
| Race food and meals not included at hotel | X | |
| Transfers in UK | X | |
| Comprehensive insurance (to cover cancellations, loss of items, injury etc | X | |
| Training costs | X | |
| Spending money | X | |
| Transport home for runners who are disqualified or withdraw early | X |
MANDATORY Kit List
| MANDATORY EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIED | 100km | 50km | 25km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running/Ultra Vest | X | X | X |
| Hydration system with capacity for minimum 1.5L of water | X | X | X |
| Spare warm mid/base layer | X | X | X |
| Robust waterproof jacket with hood | X | X | X |
| High quality head torch with spare batteries (or second torch) | X | X | X |
| Whistle | X | X | X |
| Watch (GPS advised) | X | X | X |
| Survival bag (not blanket) | X | X | X |
| Emergency food reserve (800kcal minimum) | X | X | X |
| Fully charged phone with gpx file uploaded | X | X | X |
| Electrolyte solutions | X | X | X |
| Food/Gels needed for day of running | X | X | X |
| Printed copy of your insurance, showing emergency contact and policy number, passport waterproofed. | X | X | X |
DROP BAG Kit List
| IN DROP BAG | 100km | 50km | 25km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm jacket (for the evening) | X | ||
| Sleeping bag (3 season) | X | ||
| Roll mat | X | ||
| Extra food | X |
100km drop bag limit: 10kg
RECOMMEDED Kit List
| HIGHLY RECOMMENDED | 100km | 50km | 25km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running poles (practice with before race) | X | X | X |
| Sunglasses | X | X | X |
| Hat/Legionnaire Hat | X | X | X |
| Buff | X | X | X |
| Sun Cream (50) | X | X | X |
| Anti-chafe Balm | X | X | X |
| Personal basic first aid kit/Blister kit | X | X | X |
| Baby wipes (carry whilst running for toilet stops) | X | X | X |
| Ear plugs & eye mask | X | X | X |
| Battery pack | X | X | X |
| Local currency | X | X | X |
| Local Sim card/eSIM | X | X | X |
| UK to local plug converter | X | X | X |
| Gloves | X | ||
| Warm hat | X | ||
| Waterproof trousers | X |