Carpath Rogaining Trophy is a long-distance competition based on orienteering, where teams of 2 to 5 people receive a detailed topographic map of the area to be explored, a compass, and an electronic stick (SI-card), with the goal of reaching as many checkpoints as possible in order to accumulate the highest number of points within a time limit of either 4 or 24 hours, depending on the chosen course. Each checkpoint has a different value, and the winning team is the one that, based on their own strategy for reaching them, scores the most points. In the case of a tie, the deciding factor is the time taken.

The competition is organized by Clubul Sportiv Babarunca in collaboration with VSK Csikszereda and Clubul Sportiv Transylvania Rogaining, with support from the Harghita County Council, and is open to anyone passionate about sports and adventure.

This stage counts towards the overall Roza Vânturilor ranking.
The competition will take place over two time durations: 4 hours and 24 hours.

For complete information about the competition, please follow the official bulletins on the official website:
csbabarunca.ro/rogaining/

The Competition Center will be located at Băile Dugaș (Dănești), Harghita County GPS coordinates: 46.512391, 25.739528

The competition will take place over a generous area of approximately 100 square kilometers, located within the administrative territory of seven communes in the Upper Ciuc region. The elevation in the competition area ranges between 700 and 1000 meters above sea level. The entire course will rely exclusively on orienteering, with no directional signs or markings provided along the way.

The map cartography was designed and created by the VSK Csikszereda team using OCAD software, by processing the original map of the competition area. To facilitate navigation, topographic indications have been removed, and the details and symbols on the map were specially selected in the spirit of Rogaining.

Each control point marked on the map is identified in the field by a “flag” in the shape of a triangular prism, with the side faces colored orange and white, measuring 30 x 30 cm. All control points are equipped with a unique identification code/number and an electronic system by “SPORTident.” The control points have different values, indicated by the first digit of their code.

The safety of competition participants, volunteers, and safety intervention personnel is a top priority!
In case of a medical emergency, competitors should call the emergency number:
SALVAMONT (0725826668)

For emergencies or other issues arising during the competition, participants can contact the following phone numbers:
Janos – 0722658513
Gyuszi – 0744531908

Competitors must carefully assess the route they plan to take, considering their individual abilities. It should be noted that unfavorable weather conditions such as heavy rain, strong winds, low or very high temperatures may occur during the competition. Therefore, competitors must ensure they have appropriate gear for the weather conditions on the day of the event.

All participants are primarily responsible for their own safety.
If a competitor decides to withdraw from the competition, they must immediately notify the organizers by phone.

Registration deadline: June 22, 2025, at 24:00
Entry fees must be transferred to the account of CLUBUL SPORTIV BABARUNCA
RO03 RNCB 0303 1383 3155 0007, specifying the team name.

Registrations will only be considered valid once payment has been received or proof of payment order is provided by June 25, 2025.

Entry fees are non-refundable in case of non-participation in the competition!

Important: There will be an H House (HH) in the competition area where competitors can find hot and cold food as well as hydration drinks at any time. The H House opens 4 hours after the start and is only available for participants in the 24-hour race!

Teams will be composed of 2, 3, 4, or 5 members, with the obligation to stay together throughout the entire race.
Each team will follow their own strategy on the course to collect as many points as possible within the time allocated for their chosen race.
Movement is strictly on foot.
Each team will receive single-use wristbands to which a SPORTident SI-card will be attached before the start. In case of loss or damage, the team must immediately contact the organizers, report their location, and follow instructions to resolve the issue. If two or more teams finish the competition with the same number of points, the second tiebreaker criterion applies: the shortest time. Thus, the team with the same number of points as the leading teams and the shortest finish time will be declared the winner.

Penalties for Late Arrival:

• 1 point will be deducted for each minute past the allotted time.

• If the team exceeds the time limit by more than 30 minutes, it will be disqualified.

Disqualification Conditions:

• Teams receiving external assistance will be disqualified (except in cases of injury or force majeure).

• If one or more team members withdraw during the race, the entire team will be disqualified. Participants must inform the organizers by phone.

All team members must act in the spirit of fair play. If someone is injured, they are expected to assist or contact the organizers.

All members must stay together
Breaking or tampering with SPORTident wristbands.
Refusal to undergo health checks required by the medical team.
Missing mandatory equipment required for participation in the event.
Refusal to submit to mandatory equipment checks.
Abandoning or failing to assist a teammate or another competitor in the event of a serious injury.
Littering in the competition area. All waste must be collected in special bags and brought to the Finish area or to the refreshment stations, where it will be collected by the organizers.
Inappropriate behavior, lack of fair play, disrespecting private property or other teams.
Using any means of transportation other than walking (e.g., car, bike, motorcycle, ATV) within the competition area.
Failure of at least one team member to attend the pre-race briefing.
Any form of unsportsmanlike conduct.

In case of appeals, the organizers will form a jury of at least three members. All complaints must be submitted to the organizers within 30 minutes after the end of the competition. The decision will be communicated to the teams before the award ceremony begins. The jury’s decisions are final and cannot be contested. To prevent unfounded complaints, each team will be required to submit a deposit of 100 euros, which will be refunded only if the complaint is justified and valid.

The organizers may decide at any time and for any reason to suspend or cancel the competition, at their sole discretion, in order to ensure the safety of the participants.

The organizers reserve the right to amend the regulations, with detailed notification to all participants before the start of the race.

All persons registering for the Carpath Rogaining Trophy will sign a self-declaration stating that they are healthy and physically fit to participate in the competition. Additionally, participants will declare that they assume full civil and criminal liability in case their conduct is not in accordance with the law during or after the event. The organizers shall not be held responsible for the participants’ conduct.
Participants will also declare that they have read the entire set of rules carefully and that they accept them without any reservations.

Personal data will be used for the following purposes: event invitations and information.

Data will be processed both on paper and electronically.

Personal data related to first and last names are essential for organizing the event. They allow the participant to take part in the race, receive information, and attend meetings. Refusal to provide this data makes registration impossible. The phone number is requested for organizational and safety purposes to facilitate communication before and during the race.

Personal data concerning ethnicity, religion, political orientation, sexual orientation, and any other similar sensitive information related to the participant’s privacy will not be disclosed or used for commercial purposes without the participant’s consent.

The personal data controller is Clubul Sportiv Babarunca, through its administrator.

The processing of personal data takes place at the organizer’s headquarters.

By reading these lines, you give your consent for the processing of your data in accordance with the purposes stated above.

Participants registering for this event will accept all points of these regulations; therefore, the registration process will require agreement with these rules. Participants will also give their consent for the processing of personal data as outlined above.
Participants are fully aware of the risks that may arise during such an event and of their own physical and mental abilities. The organizers shall not be held liable, either civilly or criminally, for the conduct of participants during or after the competition.