OMM

Once again it is time for OMM Denmark’s eXtrem maraton in the forests of Silkeborg. As always the event takes place during the last weekend in May. The event involves competitors going fully equipped for a two day event with an overnight camp.

Courses

OMM35

(ca. 2x17, 5km): Relatively easy orienteering. Maps in scale 1:25.000. Controls are mostly placed on roads, tracks and other significant objects; lakes, hills, etc. The number of controls is low (compared to the other classes). But it still requires some basic map reading skills to compete in this class.
If you have already completed a 10km or ½-maraton race you will most likely be able to complete this course.
Time of first team approx. 6 hours (total, 2 days)

OMM35difficult

(ca. 2x17, 5km): Difficult orienteering. Map scale 1:25.000.
Most of the controls will be placed in contour details. There will be a high number of controls. And it will require good orienteering skills to complete the course.
If you have already completed a 10km or ½-maraton race you will most likely be able to complete this course.
Time of first team approx. 6 hours (total, 2 days)

OMM50

(ca. 2x25km): Medium difficulty orienteering. Map scale 1:25.000. Most of the controls will be on roads, paths or other significant objects. But there will also be controls on smaller contour details. Route choices will often consist of the choice between longer distance on paths or shorter distances in terrain. The course requires you to have a little more than basic orienteering skills.
The choice for runners who have already tried ½-marathon and marathon or similar and are ready to challenge them selves by running in the terrain.
Time of first team approx. 8.5 hours (total, 2 days)

OMM70

(ca. 2x35km) Difficult orienteering. Map scale 1:25.000. Most of the controls will be placed in the terrain on smaller contour details. High number of controls. Requires very good orienteering skills.
For those who think an ordinary marathon is easy.
Time of first team approx. 10 hours (total, 2 days)

Rules:

OMM70, OMM50, OMM35 and OMM35difficult are open only to 2-person teams.

You can compete in 2 classes: Men or mix/ladies.

Minimum age for participation is 15 years (15th birthday by the first race day)

Each participant is responsible to get information about the race and the rules.

Each participant is obliged to sign a form that announces that you participate at your own risk and responsibility. The form will be handed out by the organizers at Check In.

It is compulsory to wear the race number visible and according to the recommendation given by the race management.

Note that it is not allowed for one of the participants to continue on the course on his/ her own if the other person has to withdraw.

If a team chooses to withdraw, then the team must use the mandatory mobile phone and immediately send an SMS to the telephone number: +45 24 24 16 01.

You have to help the other teams if an accident or any kind of danger should arise.

Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.

There is a maximum time for each distance. More information about the maximum time can be found under “Program”. Each participant must check his personal insurance before starting OMM eXtrem maraton.

The organizers also appeal to the common sense and fair play of the participants.

We can promise:

• A course with a lot of good classic checkpoint positions from the previous 9 years.
• A “surprise” event on the course, which is guaranteed a GREAT experience for all participants.
• A good meal when you cross the finish line on Sunday
• …. All of it is of course included in the start fee.