Flørlitrappene Stairs Up

Welcome to the Flørli stairs up Saturday 24.06.23
1. Facts about the race:
-Date: 25 June 2022
-Distance: 10.4 km
-Highest point: 829 m.a.s.l
-Maximum number of participants: 100
- Surface: 4,444 stairs (the world's longest wooden staircase) - further on a dirt road, terrain and path
-Start time: 12:00 Flørli quay. The 20-second interval between each runner.
-Intermediate time: At the top of the Flørlitrappene 741 m.a.s.l. (1,470 km)
- Finish line: Flørli quay
-Maximum finish time: 4 hours.
-Drinking station: At the top of the Flørli stairs.
2. Start contingent:
NOK 590
Covers:
-Planning, preparation and organization etc.
- Food station in the target area.
- Drinks station at the top of the stairs.
- Prizes in the lady's and gentlemen's classes.
-Medal for everyone who completes the race.
-Massage in the target area.
3. Registration:
- By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the race manual.
- Done through eq timing. Follow the link on our Facebook page or website: lysefjordenxtrails.com for registration.
- Everyone who reaches the age of 16 per start date can participate.
- Registration is binding. (Sale of your ticket is permitted for a fee, see point further down)
- No refunds are given in the event of illness, injury, cancellation etc.
4. Race Description:
The race starts at Flørli quay at 1200. further up the world's longest wooden staircase with 4,444 steps. The staircase is 1,470 meters long and has a rise of 741 metres.
There will be no-passing zones in certain parts of the stairs. signs will be put up where this applies. He who is overtaken MUST give way,
Along the stairs are the pipe streets that were previously used for power generation.
On the way up, several rest areas can be good for tight calf muscles and rapid breathing.
Next to the stairs there is a wire and wooden railings that you can use to secure yourself.
The stairs are up to 50 degrees steep and below you, some places will be 4-5 metres.
They are numbered wooden signs for every 500 steps.
You then follow the gravel road towards Stora Flørvatnet (3km.), here is the highest point of the race at approx. 829 m.a.s.l.
At Stora Flørvatnet the road splits and you turn right and follow the gravel road down towards Fløyrli. After about 1 km you turn off the dirt road and follow the tourist trail.
The path continues alternately on mountains, rocks, and forest and bogs down towards Fløyrlistølen with a fantastic view down towards the fjord.
From Flørlistølen, it descends steeply towards Flørli kai with the finish at the wharf.
The race will be well-marked with pennants and barrier tape.
The race will have an intermediate time at the top of the Flørlitrappene after about 1.5km.
NB! Think security.
If you break the race, you must notify race director Mats Fossmark's tel. 90070045.
The individual is responsible for taking himself back to the start/finish place or places of his own choice.
5. Race day:
Before starting:
- Distribution of start numbers: 11:00 - 11:50.
- Placement of bag/equipment - change of clothes.
– Warm-up exercises.
Start:
- At 12:00 START from Flørli quay.
- Interval starts 20 seconds between each runner
– Intermediate time: The top of the Flørli stairs
– Drink station at the top of the stairs and at the finish line.
After the race:
- Prize distribution - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in men's/women's class.
– Simple food (free) for the participants.
- Dinner can be bought at Flørli coffee
- Great emphasis is placed on high quality and well-being both before, during and after the race, with a good social setting
- We recommend as many people as possible book accommodation at Fløyrli (see separate section on accommodation)
6. Practical information:
There is no road connection to Flørli - you must use the tourist ferry or fast boat from Lauvvik (tourist ferry only on Saturday)
From Sandnes, it takes about 30 minutes, and from Stavanger about 40 minutes to Lauvvik quay by car.
There are plenty of parking spaces in the quay area.
Trip or return to/from Flørli
www.thefjords.no
Tourist boat operates from Lauvvik to Flørli on Saturdays and evenings
Accommodation
Apartments in detached houses: There are four identical apartments for 8 people each and one apartment for 6 people - a total of 38 beds.
Booking for accommodation etc.: www.florli.no/accommodation
– Flørli Turisthytte Stavanger Tourist Association (self-service): 27 beds
- Accommodation in your own tent on the lawn by the wharf.
7. Nutrition:
Participants must ensure that they bring food and drink with them if desired.
At the food station in the target area, selected drinks, chocolate etc. are provided.
At the finish area, the runners will be served simple barbecue food.
Coca-cola and water are provided at the top of the stairs.
8. Equipment:
Food, clothes, and mobile phone for use during the race (not covered during the entire race).
In a race like this, the weather can change suddenly during the course and the participants must be prepared for bad weather. We recommend a wind/waterproof jacket to wear on the summits.
Information given before, during and after the race is in Norwegian.
9. Security:
If a situation arises that requires assistance from outside, official emergency numbers are used, in addition, contact is made with the race leader on the provided mobile phone (Race leader Mats Fossmark tel. 90070045.
The individual is responsible for his safety during the race and for ensuring that he/she is sufficiently prepared to complete the race. There will be no-passing zones in certain parts of the stairs (the steepest
Source: Region Stavanger
Flørlitrappene Stairs Up