Международные соревнования International Elbrus Race проводятся c 2005 года. За это время установлено немало мировых рекордов по скорости восхождения на Эльбрус, в том числе и те, которые до сих пор остаются непревзойденными. 

  Лучшее время трассы Экстрим, Азау (2400м) - Западная вершина (5642м), показал в 2010 г. польский спортсмен Анджей Баргель - 3:23:37. Пока никто не превзошел этот абсолютный мировой рекорд.

Лучшее время трассы Классика, Бочки (3710) - Зап. вершина (5642 м) показал в 2012 г. российский спортсмен Антон Прощенко - 2:28:02. И этот рекорд держится до сих пор!.

Лучшее время трассы Классика среди женщин показала в 2006 г. казахстанская спортсменка Светлана Шарипова - 3:21:29. Пока лучше Светы никто из девушек трассу не прошел!

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XI International Elbrus Race - "You can't race any higher in Europe!!!"!

(September 12-16 2016 – traditional annual speed ascent to Elbrus 5642 m)

1. Goals

Revival of the tradition of an annual competition for high-speed ascent of Mount Elbrus. Development and popularization of climbing.

Attracting the attention of world climbing community to the rich possibilities of recreation in the Elbrus region in particular and at the Caucasus in whole, which is especially important in view of large investments allocated by the Government on the development of tourist infrastructure in the Caucasus!

2. Date and venue

Elbrus, the highest peak of Russia and Europe, is 12 km from the Main Caucasian ridge. The regular shape of its volcanic cones and slopes above 3000 m covered by glaciers, are a kind of mountain stadium. Race route  follow the normal route: Azau medow - "refuge Barrels" – Pastukhova Rocks - Saddle - Western Elbrus.

Since 2015 the NEW distance was added to Elbrus Race:  "Boukrev Record" one  and now anyone can compete with fantastic Anatoly Bukreeva result: 1 hour 47 minutes from the Priut 11 to East Elbrus!!

In mid-September to multi-year statistics of weather in Elbrus is a good and stable, and tourists have significantly less! Also at this time on the ascent route with high probability will not be extended parts of ice. Date of Competition "attached" to the full moon (16/09 at year 2016) , so every year it moves, but within two or three weeks. On the Full Moon there use to be good windless, sunny weather, and at night the full moon creates additional lighting.

Registration:

up to 09/09/2016 at the office of "Top Sports Travel" (with e-mail or through an application form, 11/09/2016 in the hotel Elba; on 12/09/2016 morning in the meadow Azau, the same day afternoon and evening at  the refuge Barrels; latest on 13/09/2016 at  the refuge Barrels just before the Qualification Start.

• 12/09  at 11.00 am - briefing and opening of the competition on Azau – below old skilift station
• 13/09  at 11:00 am Qualifying race start from the hut "Barrels" on the Rocks Pastukhova 4800m will - Garabashi, hut "Barrels", 3708 m.
• 15/09   – IX international Elbus Race is held in 4 classes: "Extreme", "Classics", Boukreev Record and "Tourism"

In case of inclement weather on the day of the competition organizers reserved one extra day on 16/09/2016. Competitors should take into consideration that day when booking a return ticket.

3. Competitors

Everyone over 18 years old with a climbing experience who paid their entry fee in the amount of  50 Euro is admitted to the competition. Participants must have appropriate insurance and a medical certificate showing the lack of restrictions on climbing and sports.

4. Competitions

The preparation and the competition procedure are supervised by  Top Sport Travel and Information Center for Climbers www.Russianclimb.com
The competition procedure will be directly carried out by the Marshal’s Crew headed by Chief Marshal. Marshals contribute to more enjoyable, more efficient, and safer racing.

Competitions are held in two phases.

4.1. Qualifications (13/09/2016).

The participants who have passed the qualification standards will be admitted for the Elbrus Race. The standard will be calculated from the starting time until reaching the Finish line, set on the top of Pastukhov’s Rocks. The participants are considered passed if they reached the section line independently less than 2 hours of ascent and descended down to the starting place not later than at 16.00.

Table control the qualifying lap

Party’s result, will be disqualifying if party will not register before 16:00 the fact of its descend to the Barrels’s marshal!

4.2. Speed climbing (15/09/2016).

 The time of the competitors will be defined from the starting time to the reaching of the finish line set y Marshalls on the top. The competitors are considered finished if they reached the section line independently and descended down to the starting place not later than at 16.00!

If you can not returning to the start before 16:00, the result of party is canceled. Control gate on the saddle should be passed before 12:00, if exceeded control time, participant removed from the race and he should go down.

Members of Class "Extreme" should cross the control gate at start area of class "Classics".

Is prohibited the use of any transport, ski, use outside help. Prohibited the use of doping drugs. Competitors to violate this rule will be disqualified. Members of Class "Extreme" could leave some equipment on Garabashi near control gate at start area of class "Classics".and peak up it passing bye .

5. The winners

Winners are determined by the best time or by highest reached altitude.

6. Awards and prizes

Winners will be awarded with diplomas and prizes, provided by the organizers and sponsors.

7. Conditions of participation and security

Each participant should be aware that the ascent of Elbrus is potentially dangerous and can involve a certain risk

For the safety and health of the responsibility borne by the participants. The organizers will provide first aid when necessary and help organize rescue work by the marshals and participants

The event organizers will check the route and inform the participants about the state of the route. Crossing start line means that You confirm the fact that Your physical abilities and climbing skills are sufficient to overcome the race route safely.

Participants must take in consideration the real weather conditions and the state of the route on the upcoming race. Equipment used by a party must comply with safety requirements.

If necessary, all parties must be willing to work as rescuers and obey the orders of marshals on route!

The organizers reserve the right to cancel the competition and / or change the rules in the event of unforeseen weather or other conditions.

This regulations is a challenge for the tournament!

Chief  Marshal, member of the first Soviet expedition to Everest, first peak Communism winter  summiteer, Multiple USSR champion

Vladimir Shopin, HMS (Honored Master of Sports of USSR)

September 22 on TV "Your Public Television" (VOT!) was a half-hour live broadcast with a story about 7-th Elbrus Race.

What is Elbrus Race? How do prepare athletes? Who is able participate? Why autumn is chhosen? and  many, many other questions answered Elena Laletina.