Besides the NHF’s Langdistansereglement (Norway Dogsleding Union - Long Distance rules) theese rules also apply in Gausdal Maraton
Special rules for Gausdal Maraton
Special rules for Gausdal Maraton
- There isnt any depot at checkpoint Astridbekken, all equipment used to care for the dogs and dogfood which is to be used during the race, has to be carried in the sled from the starting line.
- The race trail is mostly high in the mountains approx. 900-1200 meters above sea level
- Starts are at 2 minute intervals
- Checkpoint Astridbekken, 5 hours mandatory rest and new start times will be calculated according to the number of competitors. (only full maraton - half maraton will finish at Astridbekken)
- Water is collected at a nearby stream; straw is handed out at the arrival at a checkpoint.
- Taking care of the dogs should be done outdoors; - meaning no dogs or dog food of any kind is allowed to be brought indoors.
- It is allowable to leave a dog behind at a checkpoint, but it must be reported to an official.
- Dogs that arrive in the sled when entering a checkpoint are not out of the competition unless the musher wishes it.
- It is not allowable to exit a checkpoint with a dog in the sled.
- Mushers are not allowed help in any way concerning taking care of the dogs.
- It is allowed for the handler to carry blankets and one spare snowhook at Astridbekken
- Dogs that are injured can with the permission of the Race Director be taken in for treatment.
- It is not allowable to receive any help at checkpoints other than necessary help for stopping and controlling the dogs.
- Mushers that break from the race must report to Race Director as soon as possible.
- Any protests must be handed to the Race Director in writing no later than 30 minutes after the last dogsled team has crossed the finish line. A fee of NKR 100.00 is to be handed in along with the protest. (This will be returned in the case that the protest is valid/accepted)
- It is not allowable for musher trucks /handlers cars to park /stand on the road between the ski center and 300 meters up the road past the checkpoint - these cars should park within the ski center area itself .. Parking-tickets are NKR 30.00
- According to the rules of NHF, dogs are now required to be chipped for Gausdal Maraton.
COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT FOR GAUSDAL MARATON:
The following list is compulsory and can be controlled/checked at the start, at a checkpoint, and at the finish line. A musher may be disqualified if they do not have all the required equipment. It is the musher’s responsibility to have all equipment in the sled from start to finish.
- Compass and a map of the area
- Snow shovel
- Axe or a large knife
- Winter sleeping bag - must weigh at least 2 kg
- Wind sack, isolated type or tent
- Sleeping mat, at least 1,5 meters long
- Water cooker that holds 0,5 liter of water per dog in the team.
- One bowl per dog (that still is running in the race)
- Red spirit, at least 0,5 liters
- Matches
- Garbage bag
- Light stick or a signal pen - carried in a pocket on the body.
- First-aid kit.
- Headlamp and batteries
- Extra clothing (underwear, socks, pants, jacket, footwear)
- 4 booties per dog in the sled or on the dogs
- Emergency food for the musher.
- Emergency food, 0,5 kilo per dog, which has been sealed by officials and under normal circumstances brought un-opened to the finish line.
