Suzhou, China
Suzhou, China
ABOUT
WHAT: XTERRA Taihu Trail Run
WHEN: October 30, 2022 - Postponed from May 15
WHERE: Suzhou, China (map it)
2022 XTERRA Taihu Trail Run (Suzhou) will be held on October 30th, 2022 in the beautiful Suzhou Taihu National Tourism Vaction Zone.
Athletes will enjoy the 5/10/30/50K trail run.
The course will run through Yuyang Mountain and Guangfu scenic spots where the continuous mountains are surrounded by the famous Taihu Lake on its three sides.
Running on the mountain path, facing the wind coming slowly from Taihu Lake in the golden autumn, athletes will definitely love this typical XTERRA outdoor experience in Suzhou.
2022 XTERRA 太湖越野挑战赛苏州站将于2022年10月30日在美丽的苏州市太湖国家旅游度假区举行。比赛设5/10/30/50公里组别，赛道将贯穿渔阳山和光福景区，这里三面临湖，峰峦罗列，山水萦抱，景物清幽。奔跑在山间小路上，迎着从太湖缓缓而至的风，眺望远处湖中星点渔舟，热爱肆意与自由的选手们将和整个山景秋色融为一体，宛如书画映于纸上。
REGISTRATION AND RESULTS
Scan the XTERRA QR code on WeChat to register and see 2022 results.
微信扫XTERRA小程序码报名。
如有疑问请与我们联系：
邮箱：xterra.china [at] xterraplanet.com
客服微信：13625270125
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us thru：
E-mail: xterra.china [at] xterraplanet.com
Customer Service WeChat: 1362527012
RACES
2022 XTERRA Taihu Trail Run - Suzhou:
- 5K
- 10K
- 30K
- 50K
2022 XTERRA 太湖越野挑战赛苏州站：
- 5K
- 10K
- 30K
- 50K
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All registrations are non-refundable after the specified cancellation dates. Registrations are non-Transferrable.
Athletes may be eligible for a partial refund of their entry fee (details below)
- Any requests received before 17:00, September 30, 2022 will be eligible for a 50% refund of the price paid. Athletes shall operate on XTERRA WeChat Mini Program by themselves, the fee will be refunded, and the refunded participant will then be disqualified at the same time.
- The registration fee will not be refunded for any reason after the above time.
退赛及退费规定
(一) 比赛资格不得转让至其他人或赛事组别，且不得延后至其它赛事。
(二) 缴费完成后，若因故无法参加，将按照以下退费机制退费：
1. 于2022年9月30日17:00前申请退赛，选手将取回50%报名费退费。选手可在XTERRA 微信小程序上自行操作，费用将原路退还，退费者同时失去参赛资格。
2. 在以上时间之后，恕不因任何因素退费。
Postponement Announcement
2022 XTERRA太湖越野挑战赛苏州站选手通知
2022 XTERRA Taihu Trail Run (Suzhou) Athletes’ Notice
原定于2022年5月15-16日举行的2022XTERRA太湖越野挑战赛苏州站因新冠疫情将做如下调整：
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 XTERRA XTERRA Taihu Trailrun（Suzhou）will have following updates:
一、越野小铁三暨青少年趣味越野赛 Kids Triathlon & Youth Fun Trail Run Challenge
赛事将取消，已报名选手报名费将于2022年4月30日前全额原路退回。
Above races will be cancelled. Registered athletes will receive a full refund on registration fee returning to the original payment account on/before April 30, 2022.
二、越野跑 Trail Run
比赛将延期至2022年10月30日，已报名选手可以根据自身情况选择：
Ø 继续参赛
Ø 或申请退费
The race will be postponed to Oct. 30, 2022. Registered athletes can choose either option listed as below:
Ø Maintaining registration
Ø Applying for refund
具体操作步骤如下：Details of the options:
继续参赛
选手不需采取任何动作
2022年5月10日之前未提出退费申请的选手视为接受新的赛事时间。
To maintain registration：
You do not have to take any action.
Registered athletes who do not apply for refund before May 10, 2022 will be regarded as accepting the new race date.
申请退费：2022年5月10日截止申请，5月30日前退费到账
To apply for refund: Application cutoff date: May 10, 2022; Refund received date: May 30, 2022.
A、通过XTERRA小程序报名的选手 Athletes registered through XTERRA WeChat Mini-program
选手于退费截止时间前在XTERRA小程序上自行操作退款退赛，在XTERRA小程序→我的报名→查看详情→申请退款，系统将即时原路退回全额报名费。
Registered athletes submit the refund application through XTERRA WeChat Mini-Program before the cutoff date. Login XTERRA mini program → My registration → View details → apply for refund, the system will refund the full registration fee immediately.
B、通过最酷报名的选手 Athletes registered through Zuicool
选手于退费截止时间前在最酷报名页面自行操作退款退赛，在最酷页面→我的→报名订单中，找到相应的报名订单并点击申请退款，系统将即时原路退回全额报名费。
Registered athletes sumbit the refund application through www.zuicool.com before the cutoff date. Login the website → My Page → My registration → apply for refund, the system will refund the full registration fee immediately.
C、通过众奥报名的选手 Athletes registered through ZhongAo
进入XTERRA小程序，登记退赛退费申请，全额报名费将于2022年5月30日前原路退回，退费登记小程序码如下，小程序报名操作方法查看：XTERRA小程序→我的→帮助中心。
Scan following WeChat Mini-program code, register for the refund application by distance. Full registration fee will be returned to athlete’s original payment account on/before May 30, 2022.
如有疑问请与我们联系：
邮箱：xterra.china [at] xterraplanet.com
客服微信：13625270125
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us thru：
E-mail: xterra.china [at] xterraplanet.com
Customer Service WeChat: 1362527012
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022
Registration
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022
Trail Run Race Day
Remarks: Detailed timing, events, and venue are to-be-advised. Follow XTERRA-China FB or WeChat Public Account XTERRA to get more information.
赛事日程表
2022年10月29日（周六）
选手报到
2022年10月30日（周日）
越野跑比赛日
更多详情敬请关注XTERRA微信公众号
COURSE INFORMATION
5/10K Elevation
30K Elevation
50K Elevation
RULES
(For more information, please follow XTERRA-China on FB or XTERRA on Wechat)
RUN
1. Shoes and shirt / top are required at all times on the run course.
2. Race number must be clearly visible on the front of the runner at all times. A race belt may be used to secure the race number. Failure to wear a race number on the run will result in disqualification.
3. A runner may run or walk to complete the course.
4. Outside assistance from a non-participant or spectator is not allowed at any time on the run course. This means no receiving food, hydration, water/ice/sponges for cooling off from any person not directly involved in the event.
5. Pacing from a non-participant or any kind of motorized vehicle is not allowed at any time on the run course.
6. No individual or team support vehicle may follow runners around the course.
7. Participants must give way to medical and emergency personnel at all times on the run course regardless of their race standing.
8. Respect local traffic rules and other vehicles on the road at all times.
9. Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks or any part of the course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. A runner is required to stay on the designated trail that is marked and or specified as the racecourse. It is the runner's responsibility to know the designated racecourse. Lack of tape or barrier on the course will not be constituted as an excuse for cutting course.
10. Runners must complete the entire run course unassisted. Failure to complete the course correctly will result in disqualification.
GENERAL
1. All participants need to present health code to get into the venue.
2. If for any reason a participant cannot finish the race, they must report to the finish line area. This will result in a DNF (did not finish) result.
3. Consider the safety of yourself and other participants at all times during the race. Treat other participants, race officials, race marshals, medical staff, traffic enforcers, and spectators with respect and courtesy before, during and after the race.
4. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct, including the improper use of language or conduct directed toward another participant, race official, race marshal, medical staff or traffic enforcer, and spectators.
5. Any protest relating to race results must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within one hour of the final race cutoff.
6. For environmental protection, we advocate:
i) Littering on the course is prohibited. Any item that needs to be discarded, including water bottles, gel wrappers, energy bar wrappers, broken bike parts, inner tubes, or clothing items, can only be discarded at aid / hydration stations.
ii) No disposable water cup for this event. Please bring your own water bottle. A folding cup will also be provided in the race bag.
iii) Alpenstocks and other auxiliary tools is not recommended during the race
7. MP3 players or any kind of personal music / listening devices with headset are highly recommended not to be used at any time during the race for safety concern.
8. Race numbers and race registration CANNOT be transferred. Participants found racing under a different name will be disqualified.
9. In case of severe weather on race day, XTERRA reserves the right to make the necessary adjustments to the racecourse to ensure the safety of all participants.
比赛规则（更多详情请关注XTERRA微信号下载相关竞赛规程）
跑步
运动员可以通过跑、走的方式，不借助外力单独完成跑步赛段。
运动员必须佩戴号码布。
跑步中严禁裸体跑（包括裸露上身）、光脚跑。
严禁在比赛中使用登山杖等辅助工具。
严禁由队友、领队或其他人员伴随跑。
大会通则
1. 所有选手须提供苏康码以及14天行程轨迹图，且体温检测在37.3摄氏度以下，方可进入主会场。
2. 选手因故不能完成比赛，必须在终点前告知大会工作人员，将被判定为失格选手。
3. 请于赛事期间确保个人及其他人的安全，并请与其他参赛者、大会工作人员、裁判、医护人员、交管人员以及其他观众保持一个运动员该有的尊重及礼节。
4. 所有选手须避免违反运动员精神的行为，避免不适当的言词及举动对于其他参赛者、大会工作人员、裁判、医护人员、交管人员以及其他观众。
5. 竞赛中各选手不得当场质询裁判，任何对于竞赛结果的异议，必须于赛事结束后的一小时内以书面向大会裁判长提出申诉。
6. 本赛事为环保赛事，本着无痕山野的精神，提倡：
i) 严禁于赛道上任意丢弃垃圾。任何废弃物如水瓶、能量胶(棒)、甚至衣着配件等，必须丢弃于指定位置。
ii) 本次赛事不提供一次性水杯，请选手自带水具，赛事包内也会提供折叠杯一个。
iii) 在比赛中，建议不使用登山杖等辅助工具。
7. 竞赛期间从安全角度出发不建议选手使用 MP3 随身听或是任何个人头戴式视听装置。
8. 本次赛会严格禁止转让号码布及参赛资格，若有该情节发生将被认定为失格选手。
9. 比赛前如遇台风等人力不可抗力之天灾，由大会以选手安全为考量，有权决定是否取消或择期比赛或改用其他替代路线，参赛选手不得有议。
NEW DATE - OCTOBER 30, 2022