REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
To take part in QUEEN of the JUNGLE, there is no mandatory requirement. The race itself is a way to surpass oneself and finishing QUEEN within the cut off time is the main objective. However it is recommended each runner has some experience in trail running. An experience of finishing 2 trail races of 30k minimum the last two years is recommended. We also ask every runner to take note of the race regulation and the most important points below.
FINISHER & RANKING RULES
QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE is a stage race with a total distance of 140k to cover in 3 days as follow: 1st day 55k and 3’150m+; 2nd day 42k and 2’200m+; 3rd day 43k and 3’050m+. Being Finisher QUEEN of the JUNGLE requires the team to have completed the full distance of the 3 stages within the time limit. A ranking by time (time addition of the 3 days) will be done to define the ranks. A ranking by kilometers (Finisher PRINCESS of the JUNGLE) is also planned for teams that have not been able to run the full distance on one or several stages. To be Finisher PRINCESS of the JUNGLE, the team must imperatively run at least all the stages reduced as follow: 32k and 1’900m+ the 1st day (finish line in an advanced position), 31k and 1’450m+ the 2nd day (starting line in a backward position), 32k and 2’250m+ the 3rd day (starting line in a backward position). A ranking by kilometers will be calculated by adding the total number of kilometers ran during the 3 days. It is important to take note that for the 2nd and 3rd stages, the starting line is in a backward position. It is one of the main features of the race. On the 2nd and 3rd day before the start, all teams according to their shape must decide and tell the organization if they decide to run the full distance or the reduced distance. By choosing the full distance, the target is to be Finisher QUEEN of the JUNGLE, but the risk is to get nothing if the team is not able to finish the full stage within the time limit: indeed being Finisher PRINCESS of the JUNGLE requires finishing the reduced stages as defined above. By choosing the reduced distance, the team drops the target QUEEN of the JUNGLE to focus on the target Finisher PRINCESS of the JUNGLE.
DNF & ABANDON
A cut-off time template is available on this web site. It is very important to read it in details and to have a copy during the race. Each team that arrives at the Check Points outside the time limit will be stopped and considered as DNF for the daily stage. The team will be repatriated by the organization to the daily finish line. The next day they could continue the race in off only and they could neither be Finisher QUEEN of the JUNGLE nor Finisher PRINCESS of the JUNGLE. In consequence it is essential to sharply evaluate one’s daily shape and pace. It is forbidden to DNF between check points. If you decide to abandon the race, you can do it only at an organized official check point. They are with a distance of 10-15k maximum. Each runner has to evaluate his own level of fatigue at each CP before taking the decision to continue. They couldn’t claim to be repatriated if they stop outside a check point (except for injury).
EQUIPMENT
Your safety depends upon the quality of that which you have in your pack. Obligatory equipment is required to join QUEEN of the JUNGLE. It is important to note it as only minimum mandatory equipment. Each runner must adapt her gear according her needs and running pace. An additional list with recommended equipment is offered to help the runners. It is strictly forbidden to quit the race outside the Check Points. If a team decides to abandon, it is possible to do it at the check points only. The maximum distance between 2 CPs is 15k. At at each station each team must evaluate its fatigue level before taking the decision to continue running. No team could pretend to be repatriated to the overnight village or Chiang Mai if they don't respect this rule (except injury).
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT IN BACKPACK
- Mobile phone with Thai SIM Card (True Move, AIS, DTAC)
- A Smartphone or a GPS device by team with the race route already downloaded
- Identity papers
- Thai THB 1000 in small bank notes
- One headlight torche in good working condition with replacement batteries
- Survival blanket 1.40m x 2m minimum
- Whistle
- Micropur purification pills (10 units)
- Adhesive elastic band enable making a bandage or a strapping (mini 100cm x 6 cm)
- Personal cup or water can*
- Stock of water minimum 1.5 liter
- Food reserve
- Waterproof jacket with hood
- Warm long-sleeve shirt and long running leggings (can be overnight clothes)
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT IN BACKPACK
- Anti-mosquito spray
- Sun cream
- Cap and sunglasses
- Walking poles for security on slippery ground in case of rain**
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT IN SPARE-BAG
- Changing clothes (2 extra sets)
- Energizing reserve
- Anti chafing cream
- Compeed patches
- Microfiber towel*
- Shower gel small container, travel toothbrush and paste*
- Flip-Flops*
* Included in the ultra-light package offered by the organization
** You must keep them throughout the whole of the race. No poles will be allowed in the spare bags.