Next Saturday, March 3, 2018, the IX Subida al Portazgo and the XIII edition of the Regional Day of the Hiker in the Region of Murcia will take place, an activity in which hikers, mountaineers and nature lovers from all the "Clubs of the FMRM, Mountain Federation of the Region of Murcia" will meet, on this occasion the organizer is the Hiking and Mountain Club EL PORTAZGO of Cieza.
At the same time and on the same day, the IX Subida al Portazgo will take place, taking place in different locations in the municipality of Cieza, with the start and finish in the La Era area.
XIII Regional Hiking Day of the Region of Murcia 2018 in Cieza, the following three routes will be carried out:
1.- “FERNANDO GALINDO ROUTE”
For logistical reasons, this route is limited to 250 participants and will take place in the Cañadas and El Horno areas.
Distance: 10 km Elevation gain: + 60 m Estimated time: 3.5 h
2.- "THE LITTLE WITCH"
This route is the longest and gives us the opportunity to enjoy the flowering fields and some mountains.
Distance: 11 km. Total elevation gain: 160 m. Estimated time: 4 h.
3.- «THE BRIDGES»
This route is designed with Nordic walking, children, adults, and hiking beginners in mind.
Distance: 8 km. Elevation gain: 25 m. Estimated time: 3 h (7 km option with 0 m elevation gain).
Lunch breaks will be made on all routes, with refreshments available throughout the day and a support vehicle on hand.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
– 7:30 a.m.: Breakfast for participants, in the designated area next to the La Era football field.
– 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.: Registration process, collection of race numbers, sandwiches, T-shirts, and commemorative gifts for all participants.
– 9:15 a.m.: Departure by bus for participants on the “Fernando Galindo” route.
– 9:30 a.m.: Start of the La Brujilla route.
– 9:45 a.m.: Start of the Cieza Bridges route.
– 1:00 p.m.: Lunch (lunch will be served from this time onwards).
– 2:00 p.m.: Raffle for gifts and prizes among participants. Presentation of awards, trophies, and recognitions. Closing of the event.
TROPHIES AND RECOGNITIONS:
They will be delivered to the following:
– Federated mountaineers of both ages participating in the activity.
– To all participating clubs.
– Club that contributed the most federated hikers to the event.
– Older and younger Ciezano mountaineers.
– Department of Tourism and Sports.
– To the photographer Fernando Galindo Tormo.
– President of the FMRM.
REGISTRATIONS
– Price: federated hiker €17, non-federated hiker €22.
– Registration will only be done through the web (http://www.asuspuestos.com/evento/xiii-dia-regional-del-senderista-en-la-region-de-murcia).
– There is a maximum capacity of 800 participants.
– On the day of the race, only 50 bibs will be available for FMRM members only.
– Registration will close on February 20 at 11:59 p.m. or when the quota is reached.
– €0.50 from each registration will be donated to the Cieza association AFEMCE, to collaborate on the CLICK psychosocial project for children and adolescents.
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Flowering Route through the Brujilla area, Fernando Galindo Route.
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Flowering Route through the Bridges of Cieza.
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Flowering Route through Macetua in Cieza.
IX CLIMB TO THE PORTAZGO 2018 – REGULATIONS
In this ninth edition of the 2018 "Subida al Portazgo" (Subida al Portazgo), the first race of the 2018 FMRM Regional Mountain Racing League will be held.
The race will take place on Sunday, March 3, 2018, with the start at 9:00 a.m. for the A race and at 10:00 a.m. for the B race, starting at the La Era football field in Cieza (Murcia), where the finish line will also be located.
1. TESTS AND CATEGORIES
It will consist of two tests:
A) Senior Category (Absolute): With a circular route of 25 km, passing through the Atalaya de Cieza and Sierra del Oro areas, accumulating a cumulative elevation gain of 1,500 meters. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. Only runners aged 21 or over, or who will turn 21 during 2018, are eligible to participate.
MALE:
– Senior Category: from 21 years of age, having reached this age during 2018.
§ Promise Subcategory: 21, 22 and 23 years old, who have not turned 24
during 2018.
§ Veteran Subcategory A: from 40 to 50, who do not turn 51 during
2018.
§ Veteran B Subcategory: from 51 years of age, upon reaching this age
during 2018.
FEMALE:
– Senior Category: from 21 years of age, having reached this age during 2018.
§ Promise Subcategory: 21, 22 and 23 years old, who have not turned 24
during 2018.
§ Veteran Subcategory A: from 40 to 50, who do not turn 51 during
2018.
§ Veteran Subcategory B: from 51 years of age, upon reaching this age
during 2018.
The age to be taken into account will be the runner's age as of December 31, 2018.
B) Cadet and Junior Categories: With a circular route and a distance of 14 km and 658 m of accumulated positive elevation gain, which
It will take place around the Atalaya mountain in Cieza, for the Cadet and Junior categories, although runners from other categories are also welcome to register. The start and finish line will be at 10:00 a.m.
MALE:
– Cadet Category for ages 15-16-17.
– Junior Category: 18, 19 and 20 years old (those who will not turn 21 in 2018).
FEMALE:
– Cadet Category for ages 15-16-17.
– Junior Category: 18, 19 and 20 years old (those who will not turn 21 in 2018).
The age to be taken into account will be the runner's age as of December 31, 2018.
*Except for 15-year-old runners, who must be 15 years of age on the date of the race.
2. REGISTRATIONS
A total of 600 runners will be eligible to participate in both events. Runners may register until the quota is reached.
The registration period begins on December 15, 2017, starting at 8:00 a.m. for runners registered with FMRM or FEDME, and from (one week later) in 2017 for the rest of the runners.
Registration will be done online through the website:
http://www.asuspuestos.com/evento/ix-subida-al-portazgo-2018
Registration closes on Wednesday, March 1st, at 11:59 p.m.
Only federated runners will be able to register on the day of the race (March 3, 2018), at the bib distribution stand, until 8:00 a.m.
As a general rule, once the registration has been processed by the runner and validated and confirmed, the registration fee will not be refunded.
Only for Federated runners: The exchange of registrations between federated runners is allowed, until February 24, without
no expense whatsoever.
In the case of non-federated runners, the exchange of race numbers must be expressly authorized by the organizer.
Registration for minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a duly completed Parental Consent Form, accompanied by a photocopy of the identity documents of each and every one of the signatories. In the case of a legal representative, a document proving such status must also be provided.
3. REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for race A (25 km) is 25 euros for FMRM and FEDME members and 30 euros for members other than FMRM and FEDME and non-members.
The registration fee for race B (14 km) is 25 euros for FMRM and FEDME members and 30 euros for members other than FMRM and FEDME and non-members.
Registration entitles you to: participation in the race, accident and liability insurance, medical assistance, a runner's bag, refreshments, physiotherapy services, free parking, a cloakroom, showers, a meal after the race, and any gifts the organizers collect.
4. TECHNICAL TALK
On March 2, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., a technical talk on the race route will be given by José Antonio Morote, a member of the organization and circuit designer. This will be followed by Mr. José María Polo Madinabeitia, Medical Director of Mediplan Sport in Vitoria-Gasteiz, who will give a talk on Sports Medicine, "An Approach for Neophytes."
These talks will take place in the classrooms of the San Bartolomé public school, located on Paseo de Ronda in Cieza (opposite the finish line).
5. BIB NUMBERS AND CONTROL CHIP
Race numbers, race chip, and runner's bag can be collected on March 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the building adjacent to the La Era de Cieza football field (nursery classrooms at the San Bartolomé public school). Race day can be collected from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the same location.
It will be essential to present your ID, and for federated athletes, your federation card as well, to collect your race numbers.
At 8:45 a.m., race numbers and chips will be checked for the first and second races.
At the end of the race, you must return the control chip and collect the documentation provided at the start of the race.
6. MANDATORY MATERIAL
Windbreakers may be checked at the start and/or at any checkpoint, refreshment point, or finish line. The organizers may decide that their use is not required if weather conditions are suitable. This will be announced a few days beforehand via Facebook, the website, a technical briefing, and at the start.
Water container (hydration backpack, bottle, cup, etc.), the organization will not provide any type of container.
The race judges will be able to check whether the runner is carrying the required equipment.
7. SIGNALS AND CONTROLS
The route will be marked with brightly colored plastic tape, and passage through established checkpoints is mandatory.
These checkpoints will coincide with the refreshment points. There will also be a checkpoint at the Sierra del Oro geodetic vertex.
There will be kilometer references every 5 km.
8. PASSAGE TIMES
A checkpoint will close 45 minutes after the start at kilometer 5 (first refreshment station); another at 1:40 a.m. at kilometer 10 (second refreshment station); another at 3:00 a.m. at kilometer 15 (third refreshment station); and another at 3:30 a.m. at kilometer 20 (fourth refreshment station).
Runners who exceed these times must withdraw from the race, as neither the organizers nor the support services can guarantee coverage.
Likewise, the "sweeper runners" or the person in charge of each checkpoint will have the authority to withdraw any runner from the race if their race time or health warrants it. Any runner who withdraws must notify the nearest race station and return their race number and chip to the organizers. The checkpoint will close at the FINISH LINE at 1:30 p.m.
9. SUPPLIES
There will be 4 refreshment stations, located every 5 km. The 1st and 4th will only have liquids, the rest will have liquids and solids. At the end there will also be
Refreshment at the finish line. There will be a water refill point at the start of the climb to the Sierra del Oro geodetic vertex (firebreak).
Runners must carry a water bottle or cup, as the organizers will not provide any containers for liquids, thus avoiding contaminating the course or leaving behind trash.
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