Partners
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Big Bear’s Ultra is held under the auspices of the president of Žilina Self Governing Region Ms. Erika Jurinová
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Big Bear’s Ultra is held under the auspices of the mayor of the city of Žilina Mr. Peter Fiabáne
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Ultra light, chafe free, supercool running apparel designed specifically for long runs. T8 Commandos underwear, T8 Sherpa shorts, T8 Iced Tee t-shirts and more – more info here
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Považské Museum in Žilina, Budatín castle, provides Big Bear’s Ultra with a beautiful start / finish venue in their beautiful historical castle park. Read more…
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Venue for check-in and race bib / race pack pick up – the cafe – is provided by cultural centre Nová synagóga.
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The venue and support for the timing and refreshment point before the big climb up to the Malá Fatra ridge line (on BBU100+ route) we are preparing for you in coordination with the municipality of Belá
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We welcome Chata pod Suchým among the partners of the 1st edition of BBU.
After navigating the ridge of Kriváňska Malá Fatra the runners on the BBU100+ route will find here the check point and refreshment station where they can recharge before the descent to Strečno.
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The start of BBU60+ and the CP5 of the BBU100+ route are organized in the cooperation with the municipality of Strečno
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The Dielnice checkpoint, the vital station before probably the toughest section of the race will be run in coordination with the municipality of Zbyňov
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The municipality of Turie provides us with the venue for timing and refreshment point after the descent from Lúčanská Malá Fatra on BBU60+ and BBU100+ routes.
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The municipality of Ovčiarsko provides us with the venue and support for the last timing and refreshment point before finish (on BBU60+ and BBU100+ routes).
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The Association of Friends of Hričovský hrad, provides Big Bear’s Ultra with a check point and refreshment venue at the foot of the Hričov castle. Read more…