NEWS

The race is canceled

Due to the mounting difficulties in recent days, we decided to cancel the event scheduled for 14-15. November 2020. In the current conditions, with the rapidly decreasing number of volunteers, the loss of some coordinators and rescuers who go to quarantine, as well as in the face of bottlenecks in the health service, increasing the risk of death of participants who, after a potential accident, might not receive appropriate assistance on time, we decided to cancel the competition. We were able to cope with legal uncertainty, resigning sponsors, a lot of restrictions or reorganization of the entire event, but without employees and volunteers we are not able to organize the event, and without the appropriate number of rescuers and the current state of health care, we are not able to properly secure the race.

While the lockdown in March, 5 weeks before the revent planned in April, was a surprise for us and found us in the middle of the implementation, we have been preparing for the current scenario for the last six months, so we present the following options that apply to all runners registered for the 2020 edition, 2021 and those who have already withdrawn from participation, receiving a 60% refund of the entrance fee:

– 100% refund of the starting fee for each participant, regardless of whether the person has a paid package for the 2020 (November) or 2021 (April) edition or both;

– up to 100% reimbursement of the starting fee for people who previously incurred the costs of resignation or changing the distance;

– the possibility of leaving the application for the 2021 edition or transferring it from the 2020 edition (directly or with a change in distance);

In the coming days, we will inform you about the method of carrying out the entire process and about the applicable deadlines, we will send a message to the city authorities and the residents of Szczawnica with a request for a favorable approach to moving or resigning from your accommodation, and then we will successively start refunding starting fees and any changes. Please be patient, the entire process involves nearly 3,000 people, so it may take until the end of November.

Take care of yourself, stay healthy, and cross your fingers so we can meet in April 2021.

What is the Niepokorny Mnich is going to look like?

Due to the introduction of a state of emergency in Slovakia and the ban on the organization of sports events, we had to change the route of the rebellious monk, excluding the entire foreign part. The alternative version of the route has very similar parameters (96 km, +4236 m / -4236 m) and is as follows:

Statement about upcoming edition

In recent days, we have received the most important approvals and opinions for us regarding the conduct of the event in November, so we can communicate our assumptions allowing to implement the event in the current conditions related to the SARS-Cov-2 epidemic. However, you have to remember, as we were also informed by various offices and sanepid, that the guidelines may be changed and we will have to adapt to the new conditions.

It’s gonna be beautifull again

April is beautiful this year. Amazing. Some trees already release juicy spring green, while others develop white buds making the mountain slopes covered with forest look almost fabulous. On most days the temperature reaches 20 degrees, the singing birds drown out the thoughts, and the setting sun in the cloudless sky wonderfully sharpens all mountain ridges.

Statement: make a decision about the race

Please read the following message calmly and carefully!

In the registration system: https://zapisy.strefaprzygod.pl/en/changes-2020 – there is a form available that will allow you to make changes regarding the package for the event.

– You can make your decision by May 31, 2020 (after discussions with you we have extended this deadline).
– Peacefully consider all options (you have time until 31 May 2020), read the rules (included in the form). After this date, we will no longer make additional changes (excluding the situations described in the Annex to the Regulations).
– The Annex to the Regulations is available here.
– We are adding a NEW COURSE: 32 km (+ 1500 / -1500 m) – for those of you who do not want to run long distances in November, and 10 or 20 km is not enough for them. We’ll give you details and course profile later this week.

We remind you that you have several options:

– Participation in the event on a new date (November 14, 2020) on the same route.
– Participation in the event on a new date (November 14, 2020), but on a different route than the one originally selected.
– Participation in the event in 2021 (date: April 24, 2021).
– Transferring the package to another person.
– Cancellation and refund of 60% of the paid entry fee.

Detailed information on individual options can be found under the link in the form and in the appendix to the regulations! Before asking us a question – please – read the new rules and details – they will dispel your doubts!

No rush, no limit of entries, each of you can make his or her decision.

Please direct any questions to the following address: zapisy@biegiwszczawnicy.pl

STATEMENT: POSSIBLE OPTIONS

Dear Runners!

As you already know, this year’s event will take place on November 14, 2020. We know that some of you don’t like this date, conflict with other competitions or just don’t like running in November. We understand this perfectly, that’s why we come back to you with information – what’s next!

Statement: Change of date of the event

Over the past weeks, we have been closely following the developments and analyzing all possible scenarios. We don’t want to keep you in suspense any longer because we can see that everything is moving in this direction, that at least until the end of April we will remain in the “quarantine” mode due to coronavirus. Schools remain closed until Eastern, the forests and hiking trails in the Pieniny mountains, where we run, have been closed until further notice. Every day in our country there are new cases, and we are aware that the peak of COVID-19 is yet to come. That is why we want to officially announce today that the VIII edition of the “Biegi w Szczawnicy” will take place on November 14, 2020.

BWS 2020 – Statement

We want to keep you updated on all decisions we take in connection with the Coronavirus. We are just after an important meeting at which we determined our further activities for the coming weeks.

New start-finish zone

Before the new year we had to decide about the change of the location of the main start-finish zone in Szczawnica. At the moment, after many talks and arrangements, we can officially confirm that the new start and finish zone will be located on the Rafters Bridge and the upper parking level near Dunajec river.

Registration to accommodation in the gym

As every year, we provide accommodation in the gym. There is a limited number of them – 150. The cost of accommodation is 10 PLN.