Rules and Regulations

Jungle Marathon Runner

Terms and Conditions

  • On registration all competitors agree to abide by the rules and regulations, terms and conditions as set out by Jungle Marathon Ltd. Terms and conditions may be subject to change at short notice.
  • In any dispute the Race Director's decision will be final and binding on all parties.
  • Jungle Marathon Ltd reserves the right to alter or modify any aspect of the Jungle Marathon race itinerary at short notice in response to unforeseen circumstances in order to ensure the safety and security of all participants.

Age

All competitors must be at the age of 18 years or over.

Entries

Open to men and women, individuals and teams.

Team Entries

  • All teams must have at least four members.
  • To qualify for a ranking, all team members must complete the race or stage.
  • Individual team members will also receive individual overall rankings. Team times will be calculated as the average of the combined time of the team's members.

Race Stages

  • There will be either 4 stages over 4 days (for 100 km runners) or 6 stages over 7 days (220 km runners) varying in distance from approximately 16 km to 87 km (see Race Stages).
  • Each stage will have a maximum time for completion.
  • Any runner failing to arrive within the allocated stage time may be eliminated from the race. This decision is made by the Race Director and depends upon the reasons for not finishing in time, the stage and the physical and psychological condition of the athlete.

Checkpoints

  • Checkpoints will be located every 5-10 km in regular stages, i.e. on the long stage the checkpoints may be farther apart.
  • Competitors must pass through all the checkpoints on each stage.
  • At each checkpoint, water will be distributed and must be emptied into personal water bottles (or similar).
  • Under no circumstances may any competitor leave the checkpoint with the plastic bottles provided by the race organisers.
  • Each checkpoint will also provide the opportunity to seek medical assistance if needed.
  • Failure to pass a checkpoint will result in elimination from the race or significant time penalties.
  • It is imperative that all compeitors leave the checkpoint with their full water capacity.

Finishing a Stage

  • At the finish line of each stage, water will be distributed.
  • After putting up your hammock and settling in, you will be given the opportunity to seek medical attention if needed.
  • E-mails to competitors will be distributed each evening.
  • Upon completion of a stage, each competitor and team will be timed in and ranked.

Mandatory Equipment

  • Hammocks with mosquito nets and rainfly sheet
  • Pre-race food from arrival time in Brazil
  • Food supplies to last for 4 or 7 days of racing (depending upon distance entered).
    (Please note that competitors entering the 100km distance may leave their post race food in a drop bag prior to the race.)
  • 2.5 litres of water carrying capacity (bottles or similar)
  • Insect Repellent
  • Compass
  • Safety pins
  • Knife
  • Compulsory Medical Kit including salt tablets (enough for the entire race), pain killers, disinfectant, tape, bandages, etc. (Please see private forums for recommendations from the head of our medical team, Ed Archer)
  • Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries
  • Waterproof Matches or Lighter
  • Water Purifying Tablets for at least 10 litres
  • Emergency Whistle

Race Number

  • Each competitor will be issued a race number and two number plates (bib numbers).
  • It is the competitor's responsibility to make sure these numbers are clearly displayed at all times during the race.
  • Due to potential sponsor and media broadcast considerations, the Race Director may impose restrictions on sponsor logos.

Food

All competitors are required to bring sufficient food for both before and during of the race. 100km competitors are required to be self sufficient until the end of the 220 km race. A drop bag facility is available for their post race food while they race.

Local fruits or plants growing in the jungle may not be eaten! The only exception is in an emergency, e.g. when an athlete gets lost. However, it is up to the athlete to know what things can and cannot be eaten.

Water Supply

  • Prior to and for the duration of the race, officials will supply and distribute water to each competitor each morning, at each checkpoints, and at the end of each stage. At each of these points, the participant will have to fill up the entire 2.5 litres of water capacity.
  • It is the individual competitor's responsibility to manage their water intake and prevent dehydration.
  • The race organisers will take no responsibility for competitors who consume water not provided by race officials.

Outside Assistance

  • The only assistance permitted is via the race officials and medical personnel.
  • This is a self-sufficient foot race.
  • No use of any form of transport or outside provisions (food or drinks) is allowed between checkpoints.
  • Any infringements of this rule will be taken seriously and will result in the disqualification of the competitor or competitors involved.

Voluntary Withdrawal from the Race

  • Competitors wishing to withdraw from the race may do so at any time by approaching and informing a race official of their intention to withdraw.
  • As soon as it is reasonably practical, they will be transported to the campsite and options for further participation in the event will be offered. Please note, only accommodation at the campsite will be free of charge. Any accommodation, or additional expenses such as meals etc. will be the responsibility of the competitor.

Penalties

  • Time penalties, if awarded, will be added to individual times at the end of each stage and the rankings will be adjusted accordingly.
  • Appeals against any penalty must be made via the Race Director before the final ranking, i.e. immediately after arrival at the finish line (at the latest).
  • Contravening any of the rules and regulations will result in time penalties. Some specific penalties are:
  • Any missing items from the mandatory gear list will incur a 1 hour penalty per day. Having lost an item on the race course is not a valid excuse.
  • Receiving an IV drip will incur a 2 hour penalty (per dose).
  • Any willful attempt to take detours from the course route will be taken very seriously, resulting in possible disqualification, not to mention being genuinely lost. There are no short cuts through this jungle

Disqualification

Disqualification will result if the competitor leaves the race with no ranking. Transportation to the finish line and accommodation will be at the runner's expense.

Overall and Stage Placing

Competitors will be ranked and times indicated in hours and minutes according to their individual overall and stage performances with additional awards given in the following categories, Individual: Male, Female, Team, Military Team, Veteran (60+).

Health & Safety

  • The safety and health of all competitors, support staff, and volunteers is paramount.
  • Anyone entering this environment must take precautions against malaria.
  • Each runner should take every measure possible to protect themselves from dehydration and exhaustion.
  • A medical team will be on hand at all times to provide minor and emergency medical treatment and support should the need arise.
  • The course route is well marked out along trails and paths through the jungle. Should anyone have the misfortune of getting lost a search and rescue team will be ready and equipped to locate and evacuate them.

Medjet Assist

Medjet Assist

Hopefully you're not, but if you happen to be concerned about suffering an injury during one of our events, or any other around the globe, please check out the medical evacuation service provided by MedJet Assist. Unlike other evacuation services, Medjet Assist lets you decide which hospital will be your final destination. And there's no medical necessity clause. If you are hospitalized, MedJet Assist will be there to pick you up - regardless of the nature of the illness or injury.