Information runners

Information

Services in camps

The VolcanoUltraMarathon CostaRica camps are set up to provide the best rest for the runners. In each of them you will find the following services:

  • Tents area
  • Central dining tent
  • Water points
  • Waste points
  • Electricity
  • Toilets / Showers
  • Hot water

At the entrance to the camps you will find a staff canopy used as an information point and other services for the runners. This canopy will be assisted by staff members.

All the camps will be distributed in the same way, as far as possible in an inverted U shape, so if your tent was left to the right on the first day, it will be like that for the rest of the days.

Access to electricity supply in camps

Runners will have access to electricity in all camps except for RIO CHIQUITO (Camp 2).

  • Time frame: From the time the finish line is set up until 9 p.m.
  • Location: Staff canopy.

Toilets and showers

Toilets

All camps have their own toilets, except for Rio Chiquito and Finca Tres Equis:

  • 4 portable toilets will be installed in each location.
  • Cleanliness and civic use is in everyone’s hands.

Showers

Access to showers is limited. The location of showers in camps for the use of runners is as follows:

  • La Solania: YES
  • San Miguel: LIMITED (to tank recharge)
  • Rio Chiquito: NO (lake swimming option)
  • Rancho Margot: YES
  • Finca Oasis: YES
  • Tres Equis: LIMITED (river swimming option)

Fire and water area

Runners will have access to hot water in all camps. Water will be distributed on demand by the runner, always with a rational use and thinking of the people who serve the water.

  • In the morning, access to hot water will be two hours before departure.
  • After crossing the finish line, water will be available until bedtime, approx. 6 p.m.
  • It is necessary to carry an aluminum bag, container or similar to fill with hot water.

It is strictly forbidden to LIGHT A FIRE in camps other than those specified by the organization.

Medical team

The medical team has self-management. They are organized in checkpoints and camp teams, and provide three types of assistance:

  • Before the race
  • During the race
  • After the race

Runners will have access to the medical staff at any time. An assistance canopy will be installed in the camps, BUT REMEMBER that the doctors work 24/7. Try to give them a break.

Camping bans for safety

  • It is strictly forbidden to leave the camp limited area, unless authorized.
  • It is strictly forbidden for people external to the event to enter the camp and living area of the runners.
  • It is strictly forbidden to receive assistance of any kind in camps or race paths.

Health insurance

The Jimbee Volcano UltraMarathon Extreme organization wants to highlight important information about medical and repatriation insurance. It is vitally important that this information is clear:

Medical insurance for the race must cover the minimum amount deemed appropriate in terms of medical expenses and repatriation. Remember that you are going to an extreme event and therefore safety is very important. In addition, with regard to COVID-19, the government of Costa Rica requires an amount that covers at least 50,000 USD in medical expenses and 2,000 USD in accommodation expenses. Find more information here: https://salud.go.cr/step1

https://www.visitcostarica.com/es/costa-rica/what-you-must-know-about-costa-rica-si-deseas-viajar-en-el-contexto-covid-19

https://www.visitcostarica.com/es/costa-rica/lo-que-debes-saber-sobre-costa-rica-si-deseas-viajar-en-el-contexto-covid-19

Medical report

Find here attached a link to the medical report each runner must fill in, which will be reviewed by our medical team and staff.

https://volcanoultramarathon.com/medical-report/?lang=en

Medical certificate

Find attached the model of the medical certificate that must be given at the medical examination. This form must be filled in and signed by a doctor to prove the state of the runner.

Modelo ES

Modelo EN

Modelo FR

Patching

The organization will give each runner 1 Jimbee Volcano UltraMarathon Extreme Races patch in their welcome pack, which will be placed on their right sleeve. Next to this patch must be placed the flag according to the runner’s nationality. The flag patch must be purchased by each participant. The organization will provide a kit sew it on the right sleeve.

The patches must be visible throughout the event. In case of loss, you must tell to the organization.

Your race bib must be securely attached to the back of your backpack with safety pins and the second race bib must be placed on your chest or stomach. This must be clearly visible throughout the race.

You will be given two race numbers with your competitor number in the runners’ register.