RULES AND EQUIPMENT

REGISTRATION RULES AND POLICIES

ATM in Taiwan (Domestic Participants Only): Please use ATM transfer to 玉山銀行 (E.SUN Bank) account number 808 / 0554940014193. For group registrations, the first person registering is responsible for the total payment and uploading the proof of payment.

Credit Card via PayPal (Overseas Participants): Overseas runners should use the credit card payment option through PayPal.

Proof of Payment:

  • Recommended Method: Please upload your proof of payment via the link you will receive in your registration confirmation email.
  • Alternative Method (if email link is unavailable): You can also upload your proof of payment at www.beast.run/pages/proof

In the event of race cancellation, the general refund policy is as follows: organizers will provide the race pack (T-shirt, gifts,…) valued at NTD 1500 (shipping not included, additional NTD 100 for shipping). The remaining amount of your registration fee will be refunded to your designated bank account.

Full Event Rules: For complete event rules and regulations, please visit www.beast.run/pages/rules.

The organizers reserve the right to cancel or cut short the event due to, but not limited to, the following reasons: adverse weather conditions (such as typhoons or severe heavy rain), landslides, rockfalls, hill fires along the course, protests or blockages on the course, and force majeure events. Force majeure events include, but are not limited to, acts of God, war, hostilities, acts or threats of terrorism, or any other occurrences beyond the organizer’s control that make it impossible, unsafe, or impractical to hold the event. In the event of cancellation or curtailment due to any of these reasons, no refund of the registration fee will be provided.

Please ensure that you have fully understood and acknowledged these conditions before registering for the event.

MAndatory GEAR

  • recommended
  • MANDATORY

Mandatory Gear

104 km

75 km

40 km

18 km

10 km

Hydration Pack

Mobile Phone

Headlamp

Second Headlamp

Gloves

BIB with Chip

Whistle

Light Jacket

Waterproof jacket

Emergency Blanket or Bivy

First-Aid Kit

Health Insurance Card (Taiwanses)

Course Map

GPS Device

Energy Reserve

Cash

Dishes
  • Minimum reservoir’s/bottle’s capacity for 104, 75 and 40km is 2 liters (2.5-3L recomended for scond part of 104km).
  • Minimum reservoir’s/bottle’s capacity for 18km and 10km is 0.5 liters.
  • A fully charged phone that is switched ON.
  • Two emergency contact numbers saved in the phone:
  • Venue (Eva): 0920-018345
  • Course (Petr): 0905-120787
  • Recommended for 75km & 104km: A power bank to ensure the phone remains charged throughout the race.
  • In case of emergency, please try to call the race organizers first. If you have no reception, you can try dialing 119 or 112.
  • In case of emergency and lack of mobile network signal, please try to send an SMS to our phones, including your coordinates and a brief description of the issue. Please do not contact us via Facebook or email if it is urgent.
  • Ensure your phone and SIM card are compatible with Taiwan’s 4G or 5G networks.
  • It should be powerful.
  • ON before sunset (for reflective marker navigation) until at least 6 AM (or cpA).
  • Spare batteries for the main headlamp OR a USB power bank and charging cable are mandatory for the 75km and 104km races.
  • For the 75km and 104km races: A secondary spare headlamp providing efficient light is mandatory. Hand torches are not allowed.
  • Main BIB with RFID Chip: Please wear this on the front of your body to ensure accurate tracking at checkpoints. Please cooperate with checkpoint staff. Do not cover the BIB number with your jacket or T-shirt, and do not fold or cut any part of the BIB number.
  • One bandage for bandage or a strapping, min. 100cm x 5cm
  • Three pieces of povidone-iodine swabs
  • One adhesive tape
  • Three medical patch
  • Antihistamine (highly recommended, compulsory for participants with any allergy)
  • Participants with serious allergies or any health complications that could be severely aggravated by participation in this event are not allowed to join.
  • A GPS device with the course installed is mandatory for the 104km, 75km, and 40km races.
  • For the 104km, 75km, and 40km races, the simple course map will be printed on the back of your BIB.
  • Please ensure you understand the course, as there will not be marshals at all intersections.
  • Download the GPX file here: tinyurl.com/FTnavigation.
  • Please learn how to use your GPS device for navigation and be familiar with its operation before the race.
  • Energy reserve (minimum 600 kCal, e.g., 3 x energy bars) is mandatory for all participants in the 104km, 75km, and 40km races.
  • Bowls, cups, or utensils will not be provided during or after the race.
  • For the 104km and 75km and 40km  races, please bring your own utensils and a compact bowl for meals at the checkpoints.
  • Warm soup and food will be available at most checkpoints on the ultra distances (B, C).
  • After finishing, a buffet-style meal will be served at the venue; please prepare your own bowl and utensils for this as well.
  • Be Green, Reduce Waste.
  • Pro-Tip: If you happen to forget your cup or bowl, you can create a makeshift one from Tetra Pak beverage containers.

EVENT RULES

Course and Difficulty

This race is designed as a semi-supported event, emphasizing runner self-reliance. The time between checkpoints can be significant, regardless of the distance. Replenishment of fluids and energy is only available at designated Checkpoints (CP), as there are no aid sources along the mountain trails.

Adherence to the mandatory equipment list and race rules is strictly enforced, and non-compliance may result in disqualification. Random gear checks will be conducted before and during the event at any checkpoint. Failure to possess all mandatory equipment will prevent you from continuing the race. Please dispose of all trash at the checkpoints and refrain from littering on the course.t9rrrr

Safety Guidelines:

Safety is a shared responsibility. To ensure a successful and enjoyable race experience for everyone, and with the hope that all participants become finishers, please note that your safety is directly related to the quality of the equipment you carry in your pack.

Headlamp Requirement

For all distances starting in the dark, there is a simple but crucial rule: wear your headlamp and keep it switched ON from the start line until at least the first checkpoint (cpA). Our reflective course markings are easily visible with a headlamp. Runners not wearing a headlamp will be stopped before entering the trail and may face disqualification.

Important Note:

There are no traffic controls on the event route. Please be aware of your surroundings and any potential hazards.

Please bring your local National Health Insurance (健保卡) card or your travel insurance and passport (for overseas participants). This will help expedite any necessary medical treatment at hospitals without immediate cash payment. While each runner is covered by a personal insurance policy provided by us, which may cover most injuries resulting from external causes, we strongly recommend that overseas participants also have their own comprehensive travel insurance. Please note that no insurance coverage will be valid for pre-existing health conditions such as heart operations, heart diseases, or similar medical issues.

Medical Assistance: First aid posts are located at designated Checkpoints (CP). Medical teams will be on duty during the event.

DNF (Did Not Finish) Policy: It is strictly forbidden to drop out of the race between checkpoints, except in cases of severe injury or illness. If you need to withdraw, you must do so at an official checkpoint and notify the checkpoint staff, who will record your BIB number and collect your timing chip.

Runner Responsibility and Mutual Aid: Your safety depends on the quality of the mandatory equipment you carry. Attention! It is your obligation to assist any fellow runner who is in difficulty.

Emergency Contact Procedures:

If you or another competitor is immobilized or in serious difficulty:

  1. First, call the race organizers:
    • Eva: +886 920-018345
    • Petr: +886 905-120787
    • Provide your location (coordiantes 23.xxxx 121.xxxx) and any identifiable landmarks.
    • Briefly describe the situation.
  2. If you have no mobile network signal:
    • Wait for another runner and try to find an area with network coverage together.
    • Wait for a third runner and ask them to alert the closest race organization member at a checkpoint.
    • Stay with the injured runner until the rescue team arrives.
  3. As a last resort (if unable to contact race organizers), dial emergency services:
    • 119 (Taiwan emergency number)
    • 112 (International emergency number) – may work in areas with limited coverage.

Important Reminders:

  • Assisting a fellow runner in difficulty is an absolute necessity.
  • Expenses incurred due to emergency assistance or evacuation, including return transportation from the rescue location, are the responsibility of the rescued individual.

The following items and behaviors are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification for all participants:

  • Running with another participant’s BIB or giving your BIB to someone else.
  • Not having free hands (wearing gloves is highly recommended; no carrying bottles or phones in hands).
  • Using trekking poles in the first 5 kilometers of the race.
  • Using trekking poles on climbs without due respect for other runners.
  • Not wearing shoes.
  • Stopping to take photos in narrow trail sections.
  • Intentionally blocking faster runners.
  • Passing front runners without first informing them of your intention.
  • Hats and visors are not recommended due to limited upward vision for spotting branches. A BUFF is a recommended alternative.

Trail running takes us through beautiful natural environments, bringing us into direct contact with local flora and fauna. We ask that you respect and protect these environments. Please do not damage any natural elements such as rocks or trees. It is strictly prohibited to leave any litter on the trails. Any runner caught discarding trash on the course will be immediately disqualified. Please dispose of all waste responsibly at the designated Checkpoints (CP).

In our commitment to environmental sustainability, no cups, bowls, or utensils will be provided either during the event or at the venue. Please ensure you bring your own reusable utensils and bowl for any meals and beverages you consume.


Be Green.