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News in English
21 April 2008
Last night we officially closed entries for the 105 The Abbots Way Ultra
Trail 2008 Zero Edition!
In the next few days we'll be contacting you, either by mail or by phone
to verify your details... sometimes our fax, guided by some creative
spirit so it seems, added a few artistic touches to the entry forms, and
we've found ourselves with a entrant born in 1918... or not!
4 March 2008
Back from the Piacenza Marathon with an unexpected mini heat wave of 25 degrees. Pure Hell for many!
So while we recover we've got some news for you!
We'd like to remind you that baggage transport is available from start, Pontremoli and through the major stages or route (Borgotaro, Bardi, Farini, Bobbio).
Transport will be provided only for Single runners from Bobbio back to Pontremoli on the 4th of May. For Twin Team runners, when one runner is not running it is presumed that he/she shall cover
the leg by his/her own transport, whilst the other member of the team runs.
This year the 105 Abbots Way Ultra Trail, has a maximum limit of 50 runners.
The biggest news of all is our BLOG 105 The Abbots Way
which will have all the latest news, info and stuff, plus we hope loads of pics. Where possible articles will be in English and Italian, but we're not promising anything! Written by Maria Arntzen Bellini and
by Elio Piccoli.
16 February 2008
Did you receive plenty of Valentines cards?!
I'm still waiting...so if like me you were left empty handed, give yourself a pressie and download our Entry Form below, and participate in the 105 The Abbots Way Ultra Trail 2008!
Fill out completely, sign and return with medical certificate by:
fax: + 39 0523 859139
or by e-mail to
info@theabbotsway.com
Full details below!
We are also holding a 105 The Abbots Way Presentation Night on April 10th 2008 in Piacenza...Italy. A bit far away to travel from the UK!
However we'll keep you updated with all the news regarding the evening.
So as they say in Italy...."Tienici d'occhio!"
8 February 2008
We'd like to welcome Fiasp (The Iitalian federation of sports for all) and also CPM Piacenza (The Running committee of the province of Piacenza) who are both giving us a hand in making this "Zero" edition of 105 The Abbots Way a 360° enthusiasm fueled event!
We've moved the start time forward by one hour. So now on Saturday 3rd May 2008, in Pontremoli, we start at 8,00 am.
There is now also an official cut-off time of 12 hours, for Day 1 (Pontremoli-Bardi) and 12 hours for Day 2 (Bardi-Bobbio), so that we can take full advantage of longer days and also of the sun, whom we hope will accompany us, the weekend of 3&4 May 2008.
27 January 2008
We've prepared a PDF Factsheet with practical information regarding getting to, staying, and travelling around Pontemoli, Bardi and Bobbio.
105TheAbbotsway Factsheet - Practical Information
You can also find it on our press page.
We are preparing an entry form, which will be online soon! However, if you would like to pre-register send us an email at info@theabbotsway.com
18 January 2008
We are honoured to display the logo of "The Friends of Saint Colombanus" founded in Bobbio, Piacenza in 1951.
And a warm welcome to A.S.D. Bipedi from Vigolzone (PC) who are lending a big hand to 105 The Abbots Way.
A big Grazie to all!
We also have a new page, Ospitalità (Accomodation) for now just in Italian which we hope to be able to develop in the future. For Accomodation information in English please see below.
Also, Teams of two persons; a Twin-Team, are now accepted. The Team will cover each day's distance divided into two distinct legs (per day). For more details please see below.
Info in English - Overview
The 105 Abbots Way 2008, a 105 kilometer
trail run, across the Tuscan and Emilia Romagna Apennines in northern Italy, following an epic path that was used throughout centuries by the religious on their way to Rome. Cutting across the Apennines, and amidst
perils of various nature the Abbots Way provided a ‘shortcut to Rome’ that to this day passes through some of the
finest Italian scenery.
The event starts in Pontremoli at 08.00 on Saturday, May 3, 2008 and ends in Bobbio on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
The event consists of approximately 90% trails or woodland service roads and 10% of asphalted roads.
Entry Form
Download and fill out completely, sign and return with medical certificate*
by:
fax: + 39 0523 859139
or by e-mail to:
info@theabbotsway.com
Closing date April 20th 2008
Don't forget to sign the entry form!
For Twin Team entries both signatures are required.
You can download the entry form in pdf here: Entry Form (500k)
* MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: Every runner (Single or Twin Team) has to be in possession of a medical certificate dated less than one year prior to the day of the 105 The Abbots Way Ultra Trail, which authorizes his/her participation in running events. The organiser should receive a copy of this document with the Entry form.
Qualification Requirements
At least one marathon completed in 2007
Valid medical certificate
Entrants must be at least 21 years old
Entry Fee
€45,00 (fortyfive euro)
This includes insurance, "Pasta Party" in Bardi stop-over on the night of 3rd May and finishers certificate.
Runners of the UK 2007 Ridgeway Challenge are entitled to a 25% discount on entry fee.
Entry fee for Twin-Teams is €90,00 per team.
This includes insurance, "Pasta Party" in Bardi stop-over on the night of 3rd May and finishers certificate.
Runners of the UK 2007 Ridgeway Challenge are entitled to a 25% discount on entry fee.
Payment is to be made on distribution of event pack containing bib and other material pertaining to the event, which can be picked up on the morning of the event, or on the previous day, by arrangement.
This year the 105 Abbots Way Ultra Trail, has a maximum limit of 50 runners.
DAY 1
Pontremoli-Bardi 55km
3 May 2008
Starts in Pontremoli at 09.00 by the Castle of Piagnaro
Route of 1° Leg:
Pontremoli, Vignola, Morana, Prà del Prete, Cervara, Passo del Borgallo, Valdena, San Vincenzo, Borgotaro, San Cristoforo, Passo Santa Donna, Osacca, Monastero, Gravago, Bardi.
Check Points at:
- Cervara
- Borgotaro
- Osacca
Cut-off time: Day 1; Pontremoli-Bardi 12 hours
Day 2
Bardi – Bobbio 50km
4 May 2008
Starts in Bardi at 07.30 by Bardi Castle.
Route of 2° Leg:
Castello di Bardi, S.Siro, Boccolo dei Tassi, P.sso Linguadà, Bruzzi, Groppallo, Groppazzolo, Farini, Vigonzano, Mareto, Monte Aserei, Sella dei Generali, Castello di Faraneto, Torre Magrini, Coli, Fontana, Case Gambado, Bobbio.
Check Points at:
- Trattoria di Bruzzi
- Farini d’Olmo
- Mareto
Cut-off time: Day 2; Bardi-Bobbio 12 hours
- Refreshments available at check points.
- A map will be provided showing where water is available throughout the route.
- A Pasta Party will be provided in Bardi and discounted accommodation will be available.
- Baggage transport is available from start, Pontremoli and through the major stages or route (Borgotaro, Bardi, Farini, Bobbio).
- Transport will be provided for Single runners from Bobbio back to Pontremoli on the 4th of May. For Twin Team runners, when one runner is not running it is presumed that he/she shall cover
the leg by his/her own transport, whilst the other member of the team runs.
- Showers will be provided in Bardi Sports Grounds on the 1° Leg and at finish in Bobbio.
Entrants are required to carry:
- Water reserve or hydro rucksack
- Mobile telephone
- Energy bars
- Wind cheater
- Whistler
- Route map (will be provided by 105 The Abbots Way 2008)
- Trail Running shoes (advisable)
Regulations:
- The route will be checked throughout the duration of the event to verify constant numbers of participants. There will also be radio/telephone contact with the event's organizers.
- There will be medical staff with 4x4's positioned along the route.
- The medical staff have the right to disqualify/suspend any participant. Medical staff and volunteers have the right to evacuate any person believed to be in danger.
- In the event of abandonment, outside the check points and or control areas, the participant, on meeting with official staff will have his/her race number annulled and the participant will no longer be monitored by the organization.
- In the event of suspension, abandonment or disqualification the organization will be responsible for transport to the nearest check point.
- A medical certificate of eligibility is required to enter the event. The participant is required to send it by post/fax or email prior to the event or on the day of the event at sign in. If the participant fails to provide a medical certificate, the registration will be annulled and the organization will not refund the entrance fee.
- Once registration has taken place and the entry fee has been paid (before 14/04/08) participants agree and fully accept the 105 The Abbots Way terms, conditions and regulations.
Event Cut-off times:
Day 1: Pontremoli-Bardi 12 hours
Day 2: Bardi-Bobbio 12 hours
Relay “Twin-Team” Entries and Regulations:
- Teams of two persons; a Twin-Team, are accepted. The Team will cover each day's distance divided into two distinct legs (per day).
- On Day 1, where the whole distance to be covered is Pontremoli – Borgotaro – Bardi, a team member will cover Pontremoli to Borgotaro where the other Team member will take over and run from Borgotaro to Bardi. On Day 2, the same procedure applies, the whole distance being from Bardi – Farini d'Olmo – Bobbio, therefore a Team member will run from Bardi to Farini d'Olmo, where the other team member will take over and run from Farini d'Olmo to Bobbio.
- Each team member is required to run the entire leg chosen prior to entry.
- Teams making exchanges anywhere else other than at a authorized exchange location will be disqualified.
- Disqualification of a team member will result in the automatic disqualification of the other team member and therefore of the whole Twin-Team.
- Each Twin-Team is responsible for it's own logistics and transport up, to and from exchange locations.
Accommodation
You can download our factsheet with details on getting to, sleeping, and travelling around the 105The AbbotsWay area.
105TheAbbotsway Factsheet - Practical Information
There are several types of accommodation available in Pontremoli, Bardi and Bobbio, ranging from B&B's, Agriturist Farms, and hotels.
For more information the local tourist offices can be contacted by mail:
For Pontremoli accommodation; info@aptmassacarrara.it
For Bardi accommodation; turismo@comune.parma.it
For Bobbio accommodation; iat@comune.piacenza.it
For more details in English please contact; maria.bellini@theabbotsway.com
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