Information for the International Gommerlauf in February in Goms

Where are the changing rooms located? When does the race number distribution take place?

Here you will find all information for before, during and after the race as well as information about the start and finish area.

Starting categories Race number distribution Before the race During race After the race Classifications Starting / finishing area Miscellaneous

Anyone who fails to start in the allocated category will be disqualified.
The qualification is valid for two years, after that the runner falls one category behind.
Requests and reallocations should be submitted to gommerlauf@goms.ch.

Race number distribution

In the hangar at the Nordic Center

Late registrations on the run weekend can be made here.

Date	Time
Friday, 23 february 2024	15h00 - 18h00
Saturday, 24 february 2024	07h30 - 15h00
Sunday, 25 february 2024	07h30 - 12h30

The bistro at the Nordic Center Goms is open from 07.30 am on the Gommerlauf weekend.

Before the race

Starting block allocation
Based on last year's results. Please send any change requests to gommerlauf@goms.ch.

Subsequent category changes
Category changes must be submitted to gommerlauf@goms.ch.
Fee CHF 15.00 (from 12 February 2024)

The entry fee includes

Transfer on the entire rail network of MGBahn at day of race
Starter bag / presents
Meal service
Waxing and repair service
Massage service
Pasta party (excl. drinks) on Saturday in Münster with afterparty
Personalized race number
Rental fee for time-measuring chip

Toko-Waxservice
Last minute wax service & wax tips only (no ski preparation, hot & top finish waxing).

Friday: 12.00 h - approx. 4.00 pm
Saturday: 07.30 am - approx. 4.00 pm
Sunday: from 7.30 am - 9.30 am

Waxing service for Gommer Klassiker at the Münster feeding station.

Opening of the course
Friday, 23 February 2024 at 09h00

Changing rooms / Showers
Securities can be deposited here. Valuables can be left at the information office.

Saturday, 24 February 2024: 07h30 - 16h30
Sunday, 25 February 2024: 07h30 - 15h30

The organizer assumes no liability for theft.

Waxing tip Gommer Klassiker

Waxing tip Gommerlauf

Waxing Tip Gommer Skimarathon

During race

Leki pole service
Right after the start, at the refreshment points and at the cross-country trail control station in Biel.

Fotoservice
The photographers of «Alpha Foto» and Int. Gommerlauf will take pictures in several attrac- tive locations on the track.

Sponser feeding service
Food and drink service stations at the starting/ finishing area and along the race track.

After the race

Chips/transponders

The chip for timekeeping must be worn on the ankle with the Velcro strap provided. It must be returned to the appropriately labelled place after the finish. If it is not returned, CHF 60.00 will be charged.

Objections / protests
Until 15 minutes after finish, written, along with a CHF 100.00 deposit, at the racing office. Objections relating to the Leonteq Biathlon Cup and the Mini-Gommerlauf must be made within 15 minutes of the race ending at the racing office.

Maximal permitted finishing
Saturday, 24 February 2024: 14h00
Sunday, 25 February 2024: 14h30
Runners who have not completed half the course after 11.45 a.m. in Ulrichen will be removed from the race by the jury.

Ranking announcement
at the Nordic Center in Ulrichen

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Gommer Classic & Gommerlauf: 13h00
Swiss Biathlon Cup: approx. 16h30

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Int. Gommer Skimarathon & Mini Gommerlauf: 14h15

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FREE MASSAGES in the finish area
- Saturday, February 24, 2024: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
- Sunday, February 25, 2024: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Thomas Imhasly and his team are looking forward to welcoming many athletes.

Classifications

Ranking
The ranking is being published directly after the race.

Prizes / Prize money
There is an overall prize-giving ceremony. The prize / prize money must be receipted at the pri- ze giving ceremony. No redirections. Prizes will be awarded for the first five in each race including Gommer Combi. Medals for the first three in each race including Gommer Combi. Each participant will receive a souvenir prize and present.

Prices money for:

Gommer classic:
1st place overall CHF 500.00 / 2nd place overall CHF 250.00 / 3rd place overall CHF 125.00

Gommerlauf:
1st place overall CHF 500.00 / 2nd place overall CHF 250.00 / 3rd place overall CHF 125.00

Int. Gommer Skimarathon:
1st place overal CHF 1‘000.00 / 2nd place overall CHF 500.00 / 3rd place overall CHF 250.00

Sprint prices money Int. Gommer Skimarathon:
1st place: CHF 200.00 / 2nd place: CHF 100.00 / 3rd place: CHF 50.00

Honorary gifts
Participants taking part in the Gommerlauf for the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th or 50th time will be honoured and can collect an anniversary gift at the information office. No delivery.

Starting/finishing area

Parking spaces
The parking spaces are located on the airfield area in Ulrichen. From Ulrichen the entrance is signalized. The barrier-free parking spaces are located on the right after the bridge at the Nordic Center. Camping is prohibited on the parking lots.

Train station Ulrichen
The train station is located about 10 minutes walking distance from the start/finish area. There is a shuttle bus to the Nordic Center, 07.00 - 12.00 on Saturday and Sunday.

Information office/valuables/lost items/anniversaries
The information office is located at the issue of race numbers. Valuables can be handed in here and the deposit of lost valuables is also located here. In addition, the Infobüro is where the canes are returned (in case of cane breakage) and where the gifts to those celebrating an anniversary for event participation is also located in the information office.

Opening hours:

Saturday, 25 February 2024 08h00 – 18h00
Sunday, 26 February 2024 07h00 – 17h00

Gommerlauf Village
Gommerlauf Village, where our sponsors and partners will be presented at interesting stands, is located directly after the finish area. The award ceremonies will also be held in this area.

Catering
Directly next to the Gommerlauf Dorf, in a heated hangar, you will find the catering with an attractive offer. The catering is open from 09.00

Pasta fun
Saturday, 24 February 2024 from 17.00. The Pasta Plausch is free of charge for participants on presentation of their race number and for helpers.

Miscellaneous

Shuttle service – Matterhorn Gotthard Railway
On race day free of charge on the entire MGBahn track network on presentation of the registration confirmation (e-mail) from Datasport.

Hint photos
Participants in the Gommerlauf agree that film recordings and photos may be taken during the event without any claim to remuneration. The photos may be used for public relations purposes by Obergoms Tourismus AG. If you do not agree to this, please mark your start number with a red X.

Illness / Accident
Cancellation insurance can be completed while registering at Datasport.
In case of illness or accident, please contact:
Europäische Reiseversicherungs AG, Margarethenstrasse 38, Postfach, 4002 Basel,
T. +41 58 275 22 10, F. +41 58 275 27 42, schaden@erv.ch.

For non-completion of the cancellation insurance:
In case of cancellation prior to 1 February 2024 will...

CHF 40.00 (Int. Gommer Skimarathon)
CHF 35.00 (Gommerlauf)
CHF 32.00 (Gommer Classic)
CHF 60.00 (Gommer Classic Combi & Gommer Skating Combi)
CHF 15.00 (Mini-Gommerlauf)
CHF 15.00 (Swiss Biathlon Cup Kids)

... credited for the Int. Gommerlauf 2025 (no refund). In case of cancellation after 1 February 2024 a medical certificate must be submitted not later than 1 march 2024. Otherwise, there is no credit for the Int. Gommerlauf 2025. Other conditions (credit amounts and no refund) see cancellation prior to 1 February 2024. The credit is not transferable.

Insurance and liability
The organisers accept no liability for accidents or any loss or damage (including theft). Participation in the competition is at your own risk.

Accommodation
If you need help to find an accomodation you can contact us:
Obergoms Tourismus AG, CH-3985 Münster, T. +41 27 974 68 68, tourismus@goms.ch, goms.ch