REGULATION SKYRUNNER NATIONAL SERIES 2021 NORWAY
The Skyrunner National Series® is an international circuit with a score that adds up to the world ranking.
In Norway, the series consists of 6 races, all in the sky mode, selected by Nordic Skyrunning Federation.
The objective of the Skyrunner National Series is to promote the Skyrunning mountain racing modality, to determine who the top runners in the league are, and to give them the chance to participate in the Skyrunning World Series.
The Skyrunner® Series Norway is composed of 2 categories:
SKY
Races under 50 km with an estimated finishing time of under five hours for the winner.
SKY U20
For athletes under the age of 20. Races under 50 km with an estimated finishing time of under five hours for the winner.
Race entry
The Skyrunner Series Norway competitions are open to runners of at least 18 years of age* in possession of a medical certificate valid for the law of the country where the race is held. Competitors declare they have read and accept these rules and the general ISF rules. *(The age limit in Sky races below 3,000m may be lowered).*U20 category open for athletes age 15.
Titles & prizes
Titles and prizes are awarded to individual skyrunners based on the sum of the best results. The final prize purse is decided year by year.
Scoring
Ranking points breakdown:
Men (down to the 10th position)
25-20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2
Women (down to the 10th position)
25-20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2
The overall winners of the Skyrunner National Series Norway will automatically qualify to the Masters of the Migu Run Skyrunner@ World Series.
Competitors’ rules
It is compulsory for all competitors to adhere to the rules and the local race rules, to observe good sportsmanship towards the other competitors, organisers, public and representatives.
Clothing & equipment
Competitors must wear and/or carry the clothing or equipment required by the race organisers’ rules.
Skyrunning equipment
In addition to individual race rules it may be necessary to include the use of tights, gloves, windproof jackets, hydration packs, helmets, sunglasses, etc depending on the course and/or weather conditions. The compulsory or recommended need for these materials must be displayed before each race and explained in the pre-race briefing. The use of ski poles is regulated by each race organiser either by allowing their use for the entire race, in a specific section, or even prohibiting their use. The points must be protected.
Champions’ jerseys
The Norwegian Skyruning Series’ Champions must wear the Champions Jersey on the podium.
Other awards
Winners or Champions must remain on the podium/stage to receive any other awards assigned to them.
ISF Regulations
In case of dispute ISF rules will prevale. See full ISF Skyrunning Rules: www.skyrunning.com
