Facts & Figures - Triathlon

The INFERNO Triathlon, with its ascent of 5500 metres, is one of the toughest in the world and already ranks as a classic. The unforgettable encounter with nature in the incomparable Alpine world of the Bernese Oberland and the easy-going atmosphere make the INFERNO a most impressive challenge. Top sport in the world’s most scenic setting: in front of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau!

Max. 250 participants

Route

Swimming:
Thun - Oberhofen
Distance 3.1 km

Road Bike:
Oberhofen (562m a.s.l.) - Sigriswil (810) - Beatenberg (1153) - Interlaken (563) - Meiringen (593) - Grosse Scheidegg (1962) - Grindelwald (943).
Distance 97 km, slope 2145 m.

Mountain Bike:
Grindelwald (943) - Kleine Scheidegg (2061) - Wengen (1275) - Lauterbrunnen (795) - Stechelberg (862).
Distance 30 km, slope 1180 m.

Fell Running:
Stechelberg (862) - Lauterbrunnen (795) - Mürren (1640) - Schilthorn (2970).
Distance 25 km, slope 2175 m.

Schedule

Friday, 21 August 2009

12.00 - 17.00 Check-in at the transition area Oberhofen (Road Bike), Grindelwald (Mountain Bike) and Stechelberg (Run)
18.00 Athletes briefing in Mürren (strongly recommended)

Saturday, 22 August 2009

06.30 Start Swimming at Lido Thun
20.30 Closing time on Schilthorn

The closing time will be strictly adhered to for reasons of safety. Competitors who do not achieve the following intermediary times will be not be permitted to continue the race:

Transition area Oberhofen 08.15 h
Transition area Grindelwald 13.15 h
Transition area Stechelberg 16.30 h
Alpine sports centre Mürren 18.00 h
Schilthorntraverse (food supply station) 19.30 h

Sunday, 23 August 2009

12.00 Closing of the transition area Stechelberg

Prizes

Prize mony for women and men each:

1. Rank CHF 1500.-
2. Rank CHF 1000.-
3. Rank CHF 750.-
4. Rank CHF 500.-
5. Rank CHF 250.-

Cash prizes will be awarded in accordance with the “overall classification”. If less than 10 participants are classified, the prize moneys for the 4th and 5th rank will not be pay off. If Tax will be deducted at source for participants from outside Switzerland.

The winners of each catergory will receive a souvenir prize.
All finishers will receive a INFERNO Triathlon-Finisher-T-Shirt. Participants who must stop the race because of the time limits/closing times will receive a INFERNO-T-Shirt.

Entry fee

CHF 420.- / EURO 285.- for registrations till 22 July 2009
CHF 470.- / EURO 320.- for registrations from 23 July 2009

Included in the entry : 2x return trips Stechelberg – Schilthorn by Schilthorn aerial cableway, 2 x Pasta-Party on 21 and 22 August 2009 in Mürren, 2 bustransfers Stechelberg - Thun (to the start and after the run) on 22 August 2009.

Registrations

We accept your registration starting 20 February 2009.

Deregistrations

Cancellations on health grounds will be accepted on presentation of a doctor’s certificate. Refund of the entry fee will be liable to a CHF 50 / EURO 35 deduction for administration costs.

Competition rules

The INFERNO TRIATHLON is carried out in accordance with the Swiss Triathlon Federation (tri) rules under the supervision of the tri adjudicators. No slipstream running (drafting).

New: starting from 2009 the Inferno Triathlon is licence required! You can buy a 1 day licence at the check-in!
The licence for a whole year can be ordered at Swiss Triathlon and allows you to start at every licence required run in Switzerland.

Doping is prohibited. The Swiss Olympic Association is authorized to carry out doping tests.

Competition regulations (extraxt)

The INFERNO Triathlon is held in Alpine and partially high-Alpine terrain. High demands are made on the personal responsibility of competitors.
The following competition regulations apply (extract):

The organizers may make changes to the course at any time.
Doctors and adjudicators deployed by the organizers may exclude competitors from the race if a health risk exists.
A wet suit (Neopren) is obligatory for the swimming discipline. Neopren gloves or socks may not be worn.
The cycle route is open to other traffic. It is imperative that road traffic regulations are observed.
The highest demands are made on equipment and materials. The organizers reserve the right to exclude from the competition athletes with inadequate or poorly maintained equipment (cycles and helmets).

The complete competition provisions are included in the programme brochure, which all applicants will receive at the beginning of August 2009.