Quadrathlon World Championship 2017, Hungary

Quadrathlon World Championship 2017, middle distance in Hungary!
This is the third year of the OrfűMad Triathlon and Quadrathlon Festival, which keep getting bigger and better. This year will be a very special one and we're proudly introducing our event to the World as well. Not only are the courses looking stunning, but this multi-sport festival makes the event an exhilarating experience for you and your family cheering you on.

Technical information 2016

Results 2016, Results by categories 2016

Date and location
13. May 2017. (Sunday), Orfű - Hungary

Event village
Orfű, Lake Pécsi, Dollár str, Parking place of Aquapark
Orfű is located in the Southern Transdanubian region of Hungary, 15 km far from Pécs. This nice village surrunded by Mecsek hills offers a plenty of outdoor activites with your family. Here you will find everything you need for a perfect race and for even a mini-holiday: excellent climate, fresh air, beautiful landscape dotted with small lakes. Pécs, is the fifth largest city of Hungary, close to the Croatian border. In 2010, Pécs was selected the European Capital of Culture. Both cities are worth to visit them.Travel and accomodations
To help ease your event preparation we have collated a list of suitable accommodation in local areas to the races and also looked to recommend useful travel links.
Directions to Orfű
Accomodations

At Orfű the best apartments are available at Adamko Apartment Haus. Staying in Adamko allows you to be at the event area with a two minute walk. Contact them directly and book your accomodation: Adamko Apartments
The simpliest way to find your accomodation is using Booking.com. Select Orfű or Pécs as your destination. If you need any assistance to find your room, please contact us by e-mail.
OrfűMad Transfer Service
From Pécs to Orfű: EUR 25,-/person
From Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport: EUR 140,-/bus which can handle 8-9 people.Race day information
Full race day information can be viewed here, including starting time, water temperature and more. This will be made available two weeks prior to race day.
We will hold the briefing for all competitors twice before the race. First will be on Saturday (14 May) at 5 p.m. and the second one will be just before the start of the swim. Entrants will be notified of all race information via email 2 weeks prior to the event.Distances and the course
1,5 km swim, 40 km bike, 8 km kayak, 10 km run
This venue allows us the unique opportunity for an open water swim of 1.500 m in the Lake Pécs (wetsuits are required) immediately followed by a 40 km out and back cycle on open roads. This is followed by a 8 km kayak leg on Lake Pécs, finishing with a 10 km traffic free run aound the lake.Entry fee
For foreign competitors the entry fee is
EUR 50,-/person for individuals
EUR 40,-/teammates for relays.
After 1st May till the race day the fee is EUR 60,-/per person or EUR 50,-/teammates.
After filling the registration form you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the banking details. Please transfer the entry fee to the given bank account.

Registration HERE>>

Entry fee contains
- Official WC race T-shirt
- PowerBar refreshments in the race pack and also during the race
- Launch after the race
- Finisher medals
- Trophies for all podium positions
- Organisation of the WC
- Timing
- VATKayaks for Hire
We have a range of Kayaks that we are happy to hire out for a fee. Contact Adam directly if you are interested and to check availability. Mobile +36309500 655 or email orfumad@seakayaking.huClassifications
Individual Open
- Youth 16-17 years
- Juniors 18-19 years
- U23 20-22 years
- Elite 23-39 years
- Master 40-49 years
- Master 50-59 years
- Master 60-69 years
- Senior 70 years and older

Relay
- Relay 2,
- Relay 3-4

Male and female agegroups are basically evaluated separately. There is the option to enter as a relay team. Either in a group of 2 (both of the team will do two disciplines), or a group of 3-4 (no regulations how to do the disciplines). These teams can be all male, all female or a mixed team (evaluated as male).
Please note that longer distances are not recommended for younger athletes. If they want to start, they can do this with written consent of their parents.

The WC is santioned by the WQF, the event is therefore governed by its rules and regulations.
Quadratlon Sport and Competition Order
Refund policy
Cancellations must be received in writing, but no refunds will be given. Thank you for your understanding.

Chip timing
You will receive a chip-timing device (Sportident chip) at the registration desk. This must be put on before you start your swim. Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses.If for any reason it is lost, competitors should pay HUF 20 000,- as a compensation fee.

Refreshment

Course maps
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Bike course
Quadrathlon World Cahmpionship bike route

Registration HERE>>


Run course

World Quadrathlon Championship, Hungary, runing course

Contacts
Adam Schmuck - Race Director
Phone: +3630/9500655 or +3630/2887307
E-mail:orfumad@seakayaking.hu
Organiser: SCH-Multisport Ltd.
Bank: Unicredit Bank
IBAN: HU04 1091 8001 0000 0085 8571 0002
SWIFT (BIC): BACXHUHB