Bedřichovský Night Light Marathon

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Discover the Jizera Mountains in a different light and be part of the Bedrichov Night Light Marathon (BNLM). Evening races traditionally opens the SkiTour season. BNLM races start on the Ski Stadion in Bedrichov and show you the famous places, where thousands of cross-country skiers ride through the legendary Jizerská 50. Enjoy a magical atmosphere when only a moon, stars, runners' headlamps and fiery torches shine. The term will be held again in January, and the race will take two days to satisfy also the skiers who prefer classics. Choose a track for 30 km, 17.5 or 10 km for beginners.

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Scheduled races and starting fee

 * till Sunday 29.12 it is possible to pay the entry fee by bank transfer. By Wednesday 1.1. card only.

Conditions of starting fee refund

If the race is canceled, the starting fee is not refunded.

Alternative race term

In case of inadequate snow conditions and the impossibility of organizing the race, either on alternate or shortened tracks, the race will take a place in March 2020 (the date will be specified).

Capacity of the race

VW Bedřichovský NLM 17.5 km skating: 300 competitors
VW Bedřichovský NLM 30 km skating: 250 competitors
Nova Bedřichovský NLM 10 km classic: 100 competitors
Bedřichovský NLM 17.5 km classic: 250 competitors
Bedřichovský NLM 30 km classic: 300 competitors
Mini Bedřichovský NLM (children race; classic): 150 competitors

MAPS AND ELEVATION PROFILES

The race will be organized into 2 laps of the 17.5 km track, the athletes will go into the next lap at the Nová louka.
Track limit for 30 km skating/ classic: will be set as a fixed time limit for passing through the second lap:  1 hour 40 minutes after start. Slower athletes will be directed to the finish and classified on the 17.5 km track.

Weather in the place of race

Usual height of the snow and maximal and minimal temperature at the time of the race (according to long term statistics)

• 37 cm of snow
• max. -1,5 °C
• min. -6,5 °C

Thanks to ČHMÚ for providing weather statistics.

Time schedule 

Information for next year will be updated.

Friday 3. 1. 2020

Saturday 4. 1. 2020

The race is organized in the territory administered by the state enterprise Lesy České republiky. The forests are also yours, so take care of them.

What do you get for the starting fee?

Starting pack

• BIB number
• borrowed measuring chip
• discount vouchers
• gifts from partners

Service for competitors

• accident insurance of VZP Insurance Company
• VW Crafter heated cloakroom and changing room
• medal after the race
• wax service by SWIX - more info HERE
• Enervit refreshments along the track
• refreshment in the finish area
• rescue system
• SMS with your race time
• professional time-keeping
• diploma to download
• accompanying program

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS

At the end of the races, the absolute winners are awarded (across the categories - see the SkiTour rules) as well as the three best racers in categories (except 10 km classic, where are awarded only absolute winners - the fastest 3 men and 3 women)

Accommodation

Accommodation offer on SkiTour race you will find HERE 

Tips for trips

• Přehrada Černá Nisa Bedřichov - nejvýše položená přehrada v Čechách
• Vrchol Jizera v jizerském pralese
• Krásná Máří - jedna z nejznámějších jizerskohorských vyhlídek
• Přírodní rezervace Ptačí kupy
• Mravenčí stezka v Bedřichově

Partners

Contact

JIZERSKÁ o.p.s.
468 12 Bedřichov v Jizerských horách 218
phone: 483 380 034
e-mail: informace@jizerskaops.cz
web: http://www.jnlm.cz/