FAQ

JUNIOR

• The unique medal
• Refreshments

HOBBY

• The unique medal
• Refreshments

EXTREME

• The unique medal
• Refreshments

TEAM

• The unique medal
• Refreshments

• JUNIOR – the race for children from 0 to 15 years old, simple hurdles, possible assistance of parents.
• HOBBY – 2 km and 20+ hurdles, the race for less proficient athletes, the beginners.
• EXTREME – 5 km and 35+ hurdles, the race for more experienced and proficient athletes, not recommended to beginners.
• Category ELITE – the category for the limited number of athletes, competing to win and get the main prizes.
• Category MASS – the category for the higher number of athletes wishing to test their competing skills, the hurdle race rhythm, and challenging and overcoming themselves because it is more than a victory for them.
• TEAM (TEAMBUILDING) – 2 km and 20+ hurdles, the race for corporations and organizations to strengthen relationships between colleagues.
• TEAM (EXTREME) – 5 km and 35+ hurdles, the EXTREME TEAM race is for policemen, soldiers, firefighters, sports clubs, and other strong men and women and professionals.

• Every athlete younger than 18 years old must have signed consent from their parents allowing him/her to compete.
• Every athlete older than 18 years signs the waiver at the registration = confirming their free will to compete voluntarily and being fully responsible for all the risks related to this.
• We highly recommend all athletes read the General Terms and Conditions as well as the Proclamation of the race competitor.

There will be a First Aid Rescue Team during the race. Whereas there are several water hurdles, it is an unconditional rule that the athlete MUST BE A SWIMMER.

The fully-equipped lifeguard and voluntary firefighters will be available during the race.

You can contact us by email info@herorace.com or by phone +421 910 845 055.

No, we do not refund the registration fee or the partial refunds. You can transfer your registration to another athlete of your own choice.

You should take running clothes, cross-country running shoes, a towel, dry clothes to change into after the race, and a plastic bag to pack the wet and dirty clothes and shoes after the race.

The storage room will be available to the registered athletes only.

Can I bring my pet to the race? No, any pets are not allowed in the natural swimming area Delna. It won’t be a good experience either for visitors, or athletes and pets themselves.

Yes, there will be refreshment stalls for competitors and visitors. Competitors have a small refreshment included in their registration fee.

Yes, showers and toilets will be available in the area.

We love to welcome competitors and non-competing visitors and anybody interested to watch the race. However, everybody should follow the rules of the organizers, not interfere with the competition in any way, not enter the track, and not approach the competing athletes striving for their results.

• HERO RACE JUNIOR is for athletes under 15 years of age. The approximate length of the track is 200 meters and the approximate number of hurdles is 12. Children are not timed, they just run for fun. Parents can assist their children to get through the hurdles.
• HERO RACE HOBBY ELITE is for athletes older than 15. The approximate length of the track is 2 km and the number of hurdles is 20+. Athletes are timed by the timer and a chip. Athletes run individually in timed distances. Athletes cannot help each other.
• HERO RACE HOBBY MASS is for athletes above 15 years of age.The approximate length of the track is 2 km and the number of hurdles is 20+.Athletes are timed by the timer and a chip.An athlete is not required to be timed if he/she opts to run for fun only.Athletes run individually in timed distances.Athletes can run in pairs or small teams.Athletes can help each other.
• HERO RACE EXTREME ELITE  is for athletes older than 15.The approximate length of the track is 5 km and the minimum number of hurdles is 35+.Athletes are timed by the timer and a chip.Athletes run individually in timed distances.Athletes cannot help each other.
• HERO RACE EXTREME MASS  is for athletes older than 15.The approximate length of the track is 5 km and the minimum number of hurdles is 35+.Athletes are timed by the timer and a chip.An athlete is not required to be timed if he/she opts to run for fun only.Athletes run individually in timed distances.Athletes can run in pairs or small teams.Athletes can help each other.
• HERO RACE TEAM – TEAM BUILDING is for athletes older than 15.The approximate length of the track is 2 km and the minimum number of hurdles is 20+.Teams are not timed.Teams run individually.Athletes on the team can help each other.The minimum is 5 athletes per team.
• HERO RACE TEAM  – EXTREME is for athletes older than 15.The approximate length of the track is 5 km and the minimum number of hurdles is 35+.Athletes are timed. Every athlete is time measured individually. The times of all athletes are counted at the finish.Teams run individually.Athletes on the team can help each other.There must be 4 athletes on one team  (2 men and 2 women).

• In the category HOBBY ELITE and EXTREME ELITE, every athlete starts individually. Athletes run individually in timed distances, approximately every 30 seconds one athlete. Athletes cannot help each other in these categories. These categories are recommended to advanced athletes.
• In the category HOBBY MASS and EXTREME MASS, every athlete starts individually. Athletes can start in pairs or small teams. The time distance between athletes is approximately 30 seconds. The organizer reserves the right to change the time distance depending on the track conditions and the number of registered participants. The athletes can help each other. These categories are recommended to advanced athletes, beginners, and inexperienced athletes in this field as well.
• In the category TEAM – TEAM BUILDING all athletes of all teams start together. Teams run individually in timed distances, approximately every minute one team. The athletes on teams can help each other in this category. This category is suitable for everyone, even beginners.
• In the category TEAM – EXTREME all athletes of all teams start together.  Teams run individually in timed distances, approximately every minute one team. The athletes on teams can help each other in this category. This category is recommended to experienced athletes.

• An athlete is required to manage all the hurdles. If an athlete misses or can’t overcome a hurdle, they must do a burpee, and only after that, they can continue the race.

• A professional chronometer that provides information about one athlete’s performance, keeps track of the race. After the race, the results chart will be available at www.herorace.com.
• The 3 fastest male and female athletes are rewarded in the category HOBBY and EXTREME ELITE.
• 3 teams in the category TEAM – EXTREME are rewarded.

• Category  JUNIOR

10 € is due July 31, 2022

12 € from August 1, 2022

15 € at the race

• Category HOBBY Mass

25 € is due July 31, 2022

35 € from August 1, 2022

45 € at the race

• Category HOBBY Elite

30 € is due July 31, 2022

40 € from August 1, 2022

50 € at the race

• Category EXTREME Mass

35 € is due July 31, 2022

45 € from August 1, 2022

55 € at the race

• Category EXTREME Elite

40 € is due July 31, 2022

50 € from August 1, 2022

60 € at the race

• Category TEAM – Team building

22,5 €/person is due July 31, 2022

31,5 €/person from August 1, 2022

40,5 €/person at the race

• Category TEAM – Extreme

36 €/person due July 31, 2022

45 €/person from August 1, 2022

54 €/person at the race

You can sign up online at www.herorace.com

You will be sent a confirmation email after completing a registration form.

You can use a credit card to pay the entry fee on the official Hero Race website, in the section REGISTRATION.

Find the “REGISTRATION” kiosk when you enter the natural recreational area Delna. You will be instructed further, and given a timing chip, coupons for refreshments, etc.

You will miss a great experience and lose the registration fee. You can transfer your registration to another athlete who can participate in the race instead of you. You must report the change one day before the race.

No, we do not refund the registration fee or the partial refunds. You can transfer your registration to another athlete of your own choice.

Go to the kiosk marked as ‘REGISTRATION’ where you will be provided with all information and instructions. You will be given a timing chip and coupons for refreshments.

Bring your ID card, the printed and signed waiver, and consent to process personal data. You can download both forms HERE. Every athlete younger than 18 years old must fill out the section about their legal representative which they must sign.

You won’t sign anything if you bring the filled-out forms.

Yes, the race will take place in any weather conditions. We believe that it is a challenge for the athletes to overcome any obstacles on the track, whether it is high temperature or rain.

Yes, the athletes will be given time to warm up. There will be professional athletes supervising the warm-up.

Every athlete starts off the track individually. Athletes start individually in timed distances, one athlete in approximately every 30 seconds. Teams start individually in timed distances, approximately every minute.

You may not skip a hurdle. If you refuse or can’t overcome a hurdle, you must do 20 burpees, and only after that, you may continue the race.

A real hero can overcome any kind of obstacle. If you are a hero-amateur, for now, do 20 burpees and keep running. Every hero was once a zero, not a big deal. It is just a race, it is about overcoming yourself. The mere fact you stand on the start line deserves applause.

A professional chronometer measures the time. The chronometer staff will be happy to share information about your performance. We will upload the score sheet on www.herorace.com.

Every athlete gets a medal after crossing the finish line.

The organizer won’t call off the race unless the government does.