Longest Night Run or Ride

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Tips & Suggestions

Considering the weather and terrain conditions on the event date, it is advised to bring appropriate equipment from the list below.

• A light raincoat
• Flask
• A small backpack or belt pack
• Multipurpose buff
• Clothes for changing
• Emergency Blanket

It is advised to bring additional clothes to change after the race. These will be kept under the watch of event staff and will be delivered at the finish point.

Health Suggestions
Those suffering from respiratory tract and heart problems should not participate in the race.
Always wear your sneakers with socks.
For any health complications you may have during the race, quit the race and seek medical help from teams on the spot.
Adequate training, endurance and health are essential for a successful run. The participants are liable for these conditions.

Longest Night / Run or Ride

Longest Night / Run or Ride starts on December 17th, 2022 Saturday night at Çekmeköy, Taşdelen forest organized by Uzunetap. Two races –either running or cycling- will be held simultaneously. The race comprises 4 different categories: 8K Run, 20K Run, Ultra Marathon 45K, Bicycle 30K.

Races start Saturday evening, in December 17th, 2022. There are diverse start, finish and race track times for each category. It is required that participants arrive at the start point at 18.00 p.m. – 20.00 p.m. in order to complete the registration, equipment check and final preparations.

Note: Final day for registrations is December 16th, 2022. No registration or category change is made on the event day.

Rules & General info

Important Information:
Due to Covid-19 process, the organization will apply the rules in line with the announced recommendations for measures and practices by the Ministry of Health and the Athletics Federation (Athletics Federation of Turkey’s special contests manual). Depending on the pandemic process, the rules can be updated and changed. All rule updates will be posted on the event’s official "Race Rules" page. The participants are obliged to follow these rules regularly until the race day.

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• All starts will be given sequentially and intermittently, to minimize social contact. The time of the athletes will be measured starting from the moment the electronic chip measurement system is passed.

• Participants will be provided with food supplements, drinking water and hot water at designated checkpoints. Social distance rules will apply at control points. Necessary measures will be taken by the organization, with a maximum of 3 people at a checkpoint.

• Registrations will be closed on December 16th, 2022.

• Runners can commit their precious belongings and other belongings to staff before the race. These will be returned at the end of the race. In line with the Covid-19 precautions, there will be no contact with the bags delivered except for the runners, including the organization teams. Participants will receive their belongings by showing their tickets from the specially reserved area. The responsibility of the equipment that will be carried in the backpacks during the race belongs to the runner.

• 8K Run, 20K Run and Bicycle 30K check points provides only adequate water and snack (biscuits). Ultra Marathon 45K athletes get access to food (soup, fruit, and chips) as well as water at one check point.

• It is advised the water is consumed in intervals for efficiency and health matters. Therefore the water tanks can be preferred considering the benefits of having the hands free.

• The participants must be 18 years old or older. Younger participants are allowed when accompanied by a (participant) parent. Participants under 18 years old must fill the parental consent form linked, must have them signed by their legal parents and and mail it to the info@uzunetap.com. It is necessary to bring and deliver the original copy of the form to the organization in the race day.

• It is mandatory for the participants to fill in the form in the registration section and deposit the participation fee for the related category. Race numbers which are mandatory to wear during the race are delivered on the registration desk at the start point on the day of the race.

• Organization team and the referees have the right to disqualify the participant at any point during the race in case a risky health situation is detected.

• The participants are checked before the race for requisite equipment and in the absence of these equipment, athletes are declined their right to participate the race.

• The participation fee is nonrefundable in case of absence of the requisite equipment, violation of any of the rules above and disqualification by the referees on any ground.

• Registered competitors are responsible to collect their race kits before the race starts. The kits won’t be distributed or sent after the race.

• Participants are supposed to complete the racecourse and reach the checkpoints within the given cut-off times.

• Participants who are not able to complete the courses in given times will be disqualified and will be transferred to the finish line by the organization.

• Disqualified / Withdrawn runners will NOT be allowed to continue in the race for any reason.

Disqualification:
Following situations will be resulted in disqualification.
• Not complying with the social distance and health rules specified by the organization before and during the race
• Not passing by the checkpoints.
• Littering in the racecourse (except the checkpoints)
• Shortcuts
• Not carrying the bib number and the chip system properly
• Refusing the health check or mandatory equipment check by the organizer
• Not carrying the mandatory equipment during the race. All registered runners are deemed to have accepted all of the race rules.

Results

Rules & General info

8K Run, 20K Run and Bicycle 30K check points provides only adequate water and snack (biscuits). Ultra Marathon 45K athletes get access to food (soup, fruit, and chips) as well as water at one check point.

It is advised the water is consumed in intervals for efficiency and health matters. Therefore the water tanks can be preferred considering the benefits of having the hands free.

The participants must be 18 years old or older. Younger participants are allowed when accompanied by a (participant) parent. Participants under 18 years old must fill the parental consent form linked, must have them signed by their legal parents and and mail it to the info@uzunetap.com. It is necessary to bring and deliver the original copy of the form to the organization in the race day.

It is mandatory for the participants to fill in the form in the registration section and deposit the participation fee for the related category. Race numbers which are mandatory to wear during the race are delivered on the registration desk at the start point on the day of the race.

Organization team and the referees have the right to disqualify the participant at any point during the race in case a risky health situation is detected.

The participants are checked before the race for requisite equipment and in the absence of these equipment, athletes are declined their right to participate the race.

The participation fee is nonrefundable in case of absence of the requisite equipment, violation of any of the rules above and disqualification by the referees on any ground.

PrIzes & Classification

• There will not be any Money prize in Longest Night Run or Ride.
• All finishers receive a special race finisher medal.
• Runners who are ranked will receive the trophy and may have special gifts from sponsor brands and UZUNETAP.

Paralympic Category Classification
All handicapped athletes will have special medal.

* General (Men & Women)
* Women / Men Age < 40 (BD: 1983-2004)
* Women / Men Age 40 – 49 (BD: 1982-1973)
* Women / Men > 50 (BD: 1972 and before)

Kategoriler ve Parkur Time scoreleri

Category	Start	Cut off time	Course Finish Time
Run 8K (8.3km)	19:05	2 hours 30 minutes	21:35
Run 20K	19:00	5 Hours	00:00
Ultra Marathon 45K (43.1km)	18:00	8 Hours	02:00
Bicycle 30K (29.4km)	18:45	5 Hours 30 minutes	00:15

Her kategorinin yarış başlangıç ve bitiş Time scoreleri farklıdır. Bu nedenle her kategorinin kapanış Time scoresi sonunda o kategoriye ait ödül töreni yapılacaktır.

Race Program

15:00	Registration / Material Control / Opening
16:00-23:00	Entertainment / Field Events
18:00	START (Ultra Marathon 45K)
18:45	START (Bike 30K)
19:00	START (Run 20K)
19:05	START (Run 8K)
20:30	Award Ceremony (Running 8K) *
22:00	Award Ceremony (Running 20K) *
00:00	Award Ceremony (Bike 30K) *
02:00	Award Ceremony (Ultra Marathon 45K) *

* İlgili kategorilerdeki sporcuların finish zamanlarına göre ödül törenleri, programda belirtilen saatten önce gerçekleştirilebilir. Ödül töreni saatleri, etkinlikte duyurulacaktır.

Ödüller

Derecelendirme her kategoride "KADINLAR ve ERKEKLER" için ayrı ayrı yapılacaktır. Yaş grubu ve genel klasman için derecelendirme yapılmayacaktır.

Yarışmayı tamamlayan tüm sporculara başarı madalyası verilecektir. Dereceye girenlere koşu sonrası düzenlenecek törende ödül olarak kupa verilecektir. Ayrıca dereceye giren yarışmacılara ödül olarak, 2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap etkinliklerinden biri için katılım ve özel indirim fırsatları verilecektir. Derecelere ve kategorilere göre belirlenen ödüller aşağıda listelenmiştir.

	Birinci	İkinci	Üçüncü
Ultra Marathon 45K	2017’de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin Ücretsiz Katılım Hakkı	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %50 İndirim Çeki	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %25 İndirim Çeki
Koşu 20K	2017’de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin Ücretsiz Katılım Hakkı	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %50 İndirim Çeki	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %25 İndirim Çeki
Koşu 8K	2017’de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin Ücretsiz Katılım Hakkı	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %50 İndirim Çeki	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %25 İndirim Çeki
Bicycle 30K	2017’de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin Ücretsiz Katılım Hakkı	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %50 İndirim Çeki	2017’ de düzenlecek Uzunetap Etkinliklerinden Biri İçin %25 İndirim Çeki

* Ödüller 2017 yılında düzenlenecek Uzunetap etkinlikleri için geçerlidir. Ödül alan yarışmacıların, ilgili yarışın kayıt aşamasında tercih ettikleri yarışı ve ödül belgelerini kayıtla ilgili yetkililere ibraz etmesi gereklidir.

Race Track

Taşdelen Forest: Situated in Çekmeköy district on the Anatolian side, Taşdelen Forest is one of the oxygen depots of İstanbul. The forest consists of pine, oak, beech and fir trees. It is named after the Taşdelen streamlet which pours affluently through several fountains in the forest.

Occasional pathways and steep descending and ascending roads in the dense forest make the racecourse. Considering the seasonal conditions, it is best to be prepared for slippery and muddy terrain.

Bicycle track is suitable only for mountain bikes (MTB). (Cyclocross bicycles are inadvisable). The racecourse has technical descending and ascending, mud passing and steep climbs. Cyclists may need to carry the bicycle at certain points on course.

The start point for the race is Taşdelen recreation area.

The foreseen route for each category of the race is shown on the map below. Event organization holds the right to change the race track according to the weather and terrain conditions on the race day.

General information about the race track and notecards covering important details about the road will be delivered before the race at the start point.

LNRR RUN 8K

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LNRR RUN 20K

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LNRR RUN 45K

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LNRR BICYCLE 30K

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KONTROL NOKTALARI (CHECK POINTS)
	8 K	20 K	45 K	Bisiklet 30K
Start	0	0	0	0
8K Dönüş	4,2 km	-	-	-
CP 1	-	-	13,2 km	13,2 km
CP 2	-	-	24 km	18,4 km
CP 3	-	7,8 km	30,6 km	22 km
Polonez Dönüş*	-	9,8 km	32,6 km	-
CP 4	-	11,8 km	34,6 km	-
Finish	8,3 km	19,6 km	42,37 km	29,6 km
*Polonez Dönüş, kontrol noktası(CP) değil; Yanlızca çip okuma ve yönlendirme noktasıdır.

Race track markings

The race track is completely marked at every 100 meters with high visibility tapes.

Plates and signs showing the return path are available at the turning points.

There are several sideways and forest pathways on the race track. The athletes must follow the marked courses and not take any of the sideways. Dense marking is ensured especially at areas with too many sideways and many paths will be closed with security tapes.

Participation Fees

Participation fees are given below as per category:

	January 15, 2022 - June 15, 2022	16 June 2022 - 16 December 2022
Running 8K	₺190	₺230
Running 20K	₺230	₺270
Ultra Marathon 45K	₺270	₺310
Bicycle 30K	₺230	₺270

* Paralympic category registrations are free.

Refund Policies
• Cancellation made before 01.06.2022 will incur a 20% charge.
• Cancellation made before 01.09.2022 will incur a 30% charge.
• No REFUND will be made for the cancellation made after 30.11.2022.

Important points about entry: 
• Registration to the organization is deemed to have been made by payment of the participation fee of the relevant category.
• Registration is only completed after the payment is made.
• Participants have to present the mandatory equipment in order to collect the bib numbers.
• Registration fees or chest numbers cannot be transferred to another athlete.
• Participants of Longest Night Run or Ride can collect their race kits on certain dates and time.
• If it is desired to make changes in the categories after the final registration,
* A fee with a lower participation fee will not be charged for a pass. 
* A charge difference is added to a categorization with a higher participation fee.


The registration will be closed in December 16th, 2022. Changes / transitions between categories cannot be made after the registration is closed.

Services Included in Participance Fee 
• Race Kits
  * Cloth Bag
  * Bib Number
  * Race Chip
  * Tshirt
• Transfer
• Health care services
• Security services

It is mandatory for the participants to fill in the form in the registration section and deposit the participation fee indicating the related category. Participation form must be fully completed. Registrations close at 18:00 on Monday, 16 December, 2022. No registrations can be received over the system after the deadline. Enrollment is not available on the race site. The registered participants are responsible for themselves. The registration fee is not refunded in case of failure to participate. The races are held regardless of the number of participants of each category unless the organization announces the cancellation of any category.

No refund is paid in case of low participation.

Mandatory Equipment

Each participant is expected to carry the following during the race. The participants are checked before the race for requisite equipment and in the absence of these equipment, athletes are declined their right to participate the race.

8K Run
• Minimum 70% alcohol-based disinfectant
• Minimum 5 medical masks
• Pen
• Head lamp
• Whistle
• Water bottle or Cup (There will NOT be plastic cups at the checkpoints and NO water will be given in plastic water bottles.)
• It is required that you carry your cell phone switched on during the race. You can contact the staff via the telephone directory that will be delivered before the race.

20K Run, 45K Run
• Minimum 70% alcohol-based disinfectant
• Minimum 5 medical masks
• Pen
• Head lamp and two spare batteries
• Whistle
• Emergency blanket
• Water bottle (Plastic bottles will NOT be accepted as water container) or Cups (There will NOT be plastic cups at the checkpoints and NO water will be given in plastic water bottles.)
• A small back pack / waist bag for the supplies from check points
• It is required that you carry your cell phone switched on during the race. You can contact the staff via the telephone directory that will be delivered before the race.

Bicycle:
• Minimum 70% alcohol-based disinfectant
• Minimum 5 medical masks
• Pen
• Helmet
• Head lamp and two spare batteries
• Front and back lamps
• Water bottle (Plastic bottles will NOT be accepted as water container) or Cups (There will NOT be plastic cups at the checkpoints and NO water will be given in plastic water bottles.)
• Whistle
• Emergency blanket
• A small back pack for the supplies from check points or water tanks.
• It is required that you carry your cell phone switched on during the race.

»» Racecourse is suitable ONLY for mountain bikes. (Road bikes are not allowed)
»» Technical assistance is not available for the bicycles. It is participant's responsibility to have required equipment.You can contact the staff via the telephone directory that will be delivered before the race.

It is advised to bring spare clothes for changing after the race. Such equipment will be taken care of during the race and will be handed to owners at the finish point.

Transportation

The district is 1 km. away from Taşdelen center which can be reached via Üsküdar-ŞİLE TEM highway. Public transport is also available to Taşdelen center.
Çekmeköy Municipality will be providing shuttles at 16:00 from Kadıköy to race start point.

Shuttle Departure Point: Kadıköy, in front of Söğütlüçeşme Metrobus Station
Time: 16:00

Transfer Form: https://forms.gle/YQwsFuczowjA9u7N7

IMPORTANT: Shuttles are not suitable for carrying bicycles, then bicycles will NOT be allowed to transfer by shuttles. Thank you for your understanding ahead.

Public transport:  Athletes can take 'Alemdağ-Taşdelen' public bus line from Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Mecidiyeköy, Topkapı, Beşiktaş or Ümraniye and get off at Taşdelen central bus stop. Passing Kardiyum Shopping Center, they can follow the 'Taşdelen Mesire Yeri' sign and turn left. Taşdelen Mesire Yeri (recreational area) is 500 m. from the sign.

Private transport:  Athletes coming from European side via 1st or 2nd bridge can take the Çekmeköy-ŞİLE exit, follow the ŞİLE highway and reach Taşdelen entrance. Before taking the underground tunnel after the 'Sancaktepe-Sarıgazi-Taşdelen' sign, athletes should take the side road on the right and turn left on the roundabout over the tunnel to reach TAŞDELEN city center. Straight ahead is Kardiyum Shopping Center on the left side of the road. Passing the shopping center, they can follow the 'TaşdelenMesireYeri' sign and turn left. Taşdelen Mesire Yeri (recreational area) is 500 m. from the sign.

There will be 2 different shuttles for the return transfers to Kadıköy, for 00:00 a.m. and 02:00 a.m. at night. 

Announcements will be made on spot for shuttle departures. 

Booths & Sponsorship

Longest Night / Run or Ride, the first and most entertaining night race of Turkey, provides the brands many display areas for the best visibility and interaction with hundreds of sports enthusiasts from amateurs to professionals.

On December 17, 2022 the event grounds will be enlivened with races in various disciplines, concerts and fun social activities all through the day. Here, you can promote your products and brands at the booths. You can also provide an influential international and local media visibility through sponsorships.

Contact us to set up a booth, collaborate and sponsorships at Longest Night / Run or Ride!

Contact:

Ecem Eroğlu
(P): +90 212 229 10 40
(GSM): +90 532 404 51 76

Özgür Çelikkaya
(P): +90 212 229 10 40
(GSM): +90 555 631 34 61
Email: info@uzunetap.com

Categories and Cut-off times

Category	Start	Cut off time	Course Finish Time
Run 8K (8.3K)	19.05	2 hours 30 minutes	21:35
Run 20K (21.5K)	19:00	5 Hours	00:00
Ultra Marathon (43.1K)	18:00	8 Hours	02:00
Bicycle 30K (29.4K)	18:45	5 Hours 30 minutes	00:15

The start and finish times for each category are different. So that the award ceremonies will be made after the finish time of related category.