Runners Guide
Ultra Trail

XTERRA Trail Run World Series

Compete individually, regionally or globally in the XTERRA Trail Run rankings, or push to the front of the pack in your age group to qualify for a place on the starting line at the annual and invite-only XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.

See the XTERRA Trail Run World Series page for information regarding the rankings, qualification rules and criteria.

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Distances & categories

The XTERRA O-SEE Ultra Trail includes both half-marathon (O-SEE 25k) and full-marathon (O-SEE 50k) races, with individual and team DUO categories available.

Team DUO

Misery always loves company, so why not suffer the endurance challenge with a friend (Men, Women or Mix) rather than solo. DUO teams must start and finish at the same time to be eligible. No individual scoring possible.

Uphill segment

The segment challenge offers additional series ranking points to the top climbers over a defined section of the course. We go one better and honour the fastest athlete M/F of the 65k, 50k and 25k courses (Start at 11,2k // → 1 km // ↑ 140 m).

Friday 18th October 2024, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Issue of starting documents and late entries // Start and finish area in the Kurpark, 02797 Oybin

Saturday 19th October 2024, 6:00 am

Issue of starting documents and late entries // Start and finish area in the Kurpark, 02797 Oybin

Late entries are possible on site only upon availability up until 30 minutes before the start. The fee is € 10.00 in addition to the entry fee.

Timing is done with an electronic timing system contactlessly with a transponder, which is integrated in the start number. Only the timekeeping of the organiser is valid for the results!

For all Trail Runs we recommend taking the following equipment with you:

• Mobile phone with the emergency number stored and the possibility to send location data via WhatsApp, SMS or similar application

• GPX-capable phone or navigation watch with the stored track/route data of the respective route

• First Aid Kit (tape bandage, elastic bandage, compress, plaster)

• Closed trail running shoes with tread sole

• Weatherproof clothing

• Running backpack

• Safety whistle

• 65k: Headlamp

It is compulsory to bring the following equipment:

• 65k/50k/25k/16k: Drinking container to receive drinks at the refreshment points

• 65k/50k/25k: GPS tracker device (will be available for pickup at the check-in in the start/finish area)

• 65k/50k: water container with at least 1 litre of liquid

• 65k/50k: Energy gels & bars

• 65k/50k: Mobile phone (which must be able to make calls abroad)

O-SEE 65k: 8 x food/drink

O-SEE 50k: 6 x food/drink

O-SEE 25k: 3 x food/drink

O-SEE 16k: 2 x food/drink

There are further catering options in the finish area.

For all Trail Runs no cups will be provided at the refreshment points. You must bring your own drinking containers to receive drinks.

Refueling before running is important, which is possible at our pasta dinner the night before between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. Reservation is required with the online registration in order to ensure admission.

All O-SEE 65k, O-SEE 50k and O-SEE 25k participants will be provided with a small GPS tracker device at the check-in in the start and finish area. The tracker must be worn during the entire race and returned after crossing the finish line.

In the case of abandonment of the race, the GPS tracker and the start number must be handed in at a respective refreshment point. In the event of non-return or damage of the GPS tracker, the participant will be invoiced for the amount of € 100.00.

The award ceremonies will take place in the start and finish area.

Trail Runs

Trophies will be awarded to the top 6 M/F finishers in the overall race of each course and to the first teams DUO (Men, Women, Mix) of the XTERRA 50k and 25k courses. As for the segment challenge “fastest uphill”, the best climbers M/F of the 65k, 50k and 25k courses will be honoured. Time to be announced on site, probably around 3:00 pm.

Light and Kids Runs

The first place winners M/F under 18s to Masters and the top 3 finishers M/F under 6s to under 16s will be honoured. Time to be announced on site, probably around 12:15 noon.

• Dogs are not allowed as companions on the course.

• The conditions of the organisers O-SEE Sports e. V. according to the announcement, competition regulations and organisational guidelines as well as the conditions of participation are binding.

• Online: www.baer-service.de

• Registration: from 9th March 2024

• Registration close:  9th October 2024, midnight

• Participants limits: O-SEE 65k – 150 participants // O-SEE 50k – 150 participants // O-SEE 25k – 300 participants // O-SEE 16k – 300 participants

After your registration, you will receive your personal registration confirmation by email. This entitles you to pick up your starting documents at the starting documents desk. You can only pick up your race documents without a registration confirmation upon presentation of your identity card.

Underage participants require the written consent of both legal representatives to start. This must be presented when collecting the starting documents.

​The organisation fee includes the following services:

• O-SEE starter bag with giveaway

• Finisher medal for all participants

• Prizes for 1st - 6th place finishers M/F of each course (Trail Runs), for the first team DUO M/F/Mix (50k and 25k), for the first-placed M/F under 18s to Masters or 3 first-placed M/F under 6s to under 16s (Light and Kids Runs).

• Printing of certificates directly at the finish line upon personal request and online for downloading

• Electronic time recording with transponder system

• Live GPS tracking for the 65k, 50k and 25k courses

• Catering in the finish area and on the courses

• Carb loading and pasta dinner on Friday 18th October 2024, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (reservation with online registration)

• Changing and shower facilities

• Luggage storage in the start/finish area

• Individual runner photos by Sportograf (photos can be purchased after the event)

• Comprehensive medical care along the course by the DRK and the Zittau Mountains mountain rescue service as well as a senior accident doctor

Friday 18th October 2024, 6:00 pm

Briefing for all distances // Competition area

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Saturday 19th October 2024, 6:00 am

Short briefing for O-SEE 65k // Competition area

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Saturday 19th October 2024, 7:30 am

Short briefing for O-SEE 50k // Competition area

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Saturday 19th October 2024, 9:30 am

Short briefing for O-SEE 25k // Competition area

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Saturday 19th October 2024, 11:15 am

Short briefing for O-SEE 16k // Competition area

Participation in one of the competition meetings is obligatory for every starter!

O-SEE 65k: 6:30 am

O-SEE 50k: 8:00 am

O-SEE 25k: 10:00 am

O-SEE 16k: 11:45 am

Light 6,6k / Walking 6,6k: 11:30 am

Juniors 4k: 11:00 am

Youngsters 1,3k: 11:05 am

Minis 500m: 11:35 am

The starting times may still change slightly! Please refer to the up to date information and the schedule on the website!

Checks at hidden checkpoints may be carried out along the trails.

The routes are marked. However, markings may be missing or changed by rain, wind, vandalism or order-loving fellow citizens. It is recommended that all trail run participants carry a GPX-enabled phone or navigation watch with the track/route data of the respective route stored. The participant should be able to find the route even in the absence of markers.

Anyone who leaves the running course, does not follow the regulations, does not pass a control post, behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner or abuses doping will be disqualified.