FAQ

BromoTenggerSemeru Ultra Run race is a unique event that aims to challenge your inner spirit and physical state, as well as to serve the race participants with the magnificent the beauty of nature along with panorama of the National Park of BromoTenggerSemeru in East Java – Indonesia atits various altitude levels. Running at high altitude atthe National Park of BromoTenggerSemeru, you will experience tracks with various sceneries in the background, such as sea of volcanic sand (2,200 masl) with low temperature and strong wind, running through rural back roads, forest path and prairie with a magnificent view of the highest mountain in Javain the distance, Mount Semeru (3,676 masl) and the tranquillity of Lake Ranu Kumbolo (2,400 masl).

There will be possibilities of weather extreme changing. You probably will be experiencing heavy rain and temperature variation during day and night time, approximately 21 degree Celsius at day time and 10 degree Celsius at night time. Also beware of hypothermia or heatstroke. Listen to your body!

For your information, 170K, 100K and 70K categories will be starting the race at night time/very early morning. The temperature is approximately 10-12 degree Celsius (with possibility of rain). At the first 7 Km you will be facing the first challenge: The Puncak/Peak of B-29 (2,550 masl), the first water station (W1). Start from 2,000 masl, you have to climb 550 meter to get there.

So it is important for you to have enough rest and acclimatization before the race to prevent from fatigue and breath difficulties caused by deprivation of oxygen supply (hypoxia). This could be dangerous situation for you, please come at least 1X24 hours before the race.

The race offered 4 race categories (170K, 102K, 70K and 30K) with its own different kind of difficulties and challenges.

Outside support from family or friends is not allowed, we will provide food and drinks for the race participants. Also non-registered participant who runs along side another participant as pacer.

Field Race officials, and those responsible for control posts and water stations are authorized to enforce regulations and immediately impose sanctions for non-compliance, based on the following:

Disqualified:

1. Refusing inspection of mandatory gears.
2. Refusing to obey the orders of race control officers, race officers, head of post, doctors or rescue volunteers.
3. Continuing to run after cut off time.
4. Missing or losing BIB.
5. Throwing garbage (intentionally) by participants.
6. Not respecting people (organizers staff or other participants).
7. Receive assistance from friends or family during the race.
8. Cannot show mandatory gears when being randomly checked in the track.
9. Cheating (using transportation, using substitute runners, and other unlawful actions).
10. Using shortcuts.
11. Using someone else’s bib.

Banned 1 Event:

1. Using someone else’s BIB.
2. Not reporting to race central when deciding DNF or passing COT.

Lifetime Banned:

Consuming doping or other prohibited drugs

We urge to all participants to have enough rest time and acclimatization at least 24 hours before the race start—we talked about 2,400 meters above sea level. Love and respect your body!

The start will take place at Lava View Lodge Hotel, Bromo, East Java, Indonesia.