THREE RELAYS IN THE MALLORCA 5000
The relay race Mallorca 5000 Relleus follows the route of the individual race of the same name. The start, aid stations and cut-off times are the same as those of the Mallorca 5000 race and are governed by the same rules and regulations.
Teams can be male, female or mixed.
The first relay will cover the stretch between the start in Sóller and the refreshment point in CUBER. Approximately 14 km and 1300m of positive height gain.
The second relay will cover the stretch between CÚBER and LLUC. 32 km and approximately 1980m of positive height gain.
The third relay will cover the stretch between LLUC and POLLENÇA. 23 km and approximately 1100m of positive height gain.
• The appropriate closed-toe shoe for trail running.
• Pack (or similar) destined to transport mandatory equipment throughout the race.
• Mobile phone (smartphone MANDATORY):
- Mobile phone that allows its use in Spain (include the organization's security numbers in your contacts, have the phone turned on, do not hide the number, and do not forget to leave with the battery charged).
- Keep the phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and may be penalized.
- Livetrail application installed and activated.
- An external battery is recommended.
• Personal beaker 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted).
• Minimum 1.5l water reserve. At the departure of some aid stations, it will be mandatory to leave with 1.5l of drink, depending on the section to be covered or the weather conditions.
• 2 torches in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main torch.
• Survival bivouac bag.
• Whistle.
• Food reserve. Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energizing bars of 65g each).
• Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made of a waterproof* and breathable membrane with a minimum 10 000 mm water column (recommended RET less than 13). The jacket must have an integrated hood attached by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be heat-sealed. The jacket must not have any parts made of non-waterproof fabric, only the vents provided by the manufacturer (under the arms, on the back) and as long as they do not obviously alter the waterproofing, are accepted. It is the responsibility of the runner to judge, according to these criteria, whether his jacket is adapted to the regulations and therefore to bad weather in the mountains. At the checkpoints, the judgement of the person in charge of the checkpoint or the commissaire shall prevail.
• Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of legging and socks which cover the legs completely.
• Waterproof trouser cover.
• Cap or bandana or Buff®.
• Warm and water-proof gloves.
• Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (cotton excluded) of a weight of a minimum of 180g (men's size medium (M) OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear (first or second layer,cotton exclude) of a minimum weight of 110g (men's size medium (M) ) and a durable water repellant (DWR protection) windproof jacket*.
*The wind-proof jacket does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa.
All clothing items must fit the runner - in terms of size - and they must not be altered in any way after leaving the factory. The mandatory equipment must be carried in a running pack for the duration of the whole race and is not interchangeable during the race. All equipment will be properly packed to prevent it from getting wet inside the backpack in rainy conditions.
Other recommended equipment (list non exhaustive):
• Spare warm clothing, indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.
• Poles in the case of rain or snow for your security on slippery ground. If you use poles, a soft tip or tip protection and spare protection is mandatory.
• Water purification tablets or drums with filter.
• Plates and cutlery to eat. At the aid stations, no material is provided to be able to eat.
• Vaseline or anti-heat cream.
• Sun protection.
• GPS watch.
• Adhesive elastic band that allows bandaging or strapping (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).
• Knife or scissors for cutting elasticated bandage.
• Emergency sewing kit...
If you choose to take poles, it is for the duration of the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and recuperate them during the course of the race. The use of poles may be prohibited in certain areas of the route for safety or environmental reasons. In such cases it will be indicated by specific signs along the route. No poles are authorized in the drop bags. Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
Participants Mallorca 5000 / Mallorca 5000 Relay: For safety reasons the FEDERACION BALEAR DE MONTAÑISMO Y ESCALADA does not allow the use of headphones or any other acoustic reproduction system.
Assistance is NOT allowed in the race, at any point of the course.
Pacers are not allowed to set the pace in the race.
