Organizing Non-Traditional Races Within the 52nd Annual Tradition on the Biela Stopa Track
COURSE OF THE 2025 Biela Stopa Race
After a comprehensive evaluation of all possible options, the BS Organizing Committee has finalized the route for the 2025 White Trail. The circuit will encompass a total length of 6.4 kilometers. The event will commence and conclude at Rudolf Čillík Stadium. Enclosed, you will find a detailed diagram of the route, accompanied by the elevation profile, to provide participants with clear expectations regarding the terrain.
Trail Conditions Report
Updated: February 28, 2025, 17:55
Next Expected Trail Conditions: Skalka
Last Snowfall: February 27, 2025
Snow Depth: 15 centimeters
Snow Quality: 10 centimeters of new, frozen snow
Current Temperature: -3.00°C as of February 28, 2025, 22:15
Race Order at the Start
Kindly take a moment to thoroughly review the start number and start time indicated in the start list. This information is crucial for ensuring that all participants are aware of their designated positions and the precise timing for the event.
Please double-check these details to avoid any confusion or discrepancies on the day of the event.
Saturday (Freestyle):
Start at 9:30 a.m. – 90-minute race (registration has concluded)
Start numbers: 1001 – 1070
Start at 11:30 a.m. – 60-minute race (registration has concluded)
Start numbers: 1101 – 1160
Start at 1:00 p.m. – 60-minute race (registration has concluded)
Start numbers: 1161 – 1220
Start at 2:30 p.m. – 60-minute race
Start numbers: 1221 – 1280
Sunday (Classical):
Start at 10:00 a.m. – 60-minute race
Start numbers: 1301 – 1350 (registration has concluded)
Start at 11:30 a.m. – 60-minute race
Start numbers: 1351 – 1400
Start at 1:00 p.m.– Biela stopa Junior
(Registration via e-mail at info@bielastopa.eu)
The start list presently details each participant’s assigned corridor number, which is linked to both their specific start number and the corresponding start time for the event.
This information is crucial for ensuring that competitors know where and when they need to be, allowing for an organized and timely commencement of the competition.
Each corridor is designated to streamline the flow of participants and maintain order during the start, enhancing the overall efficiency of the event.
Untraditionally Race of Traditional 52nd BIELA STOPA 2025
The Organizing Committee of the 52nd White Trail has conducted a thorough inspection of the race tracks on both the Northern and Southern Circuits and, regrettably, has concluded that due to inconsistent snow cover and ensuring the safety of all competitors❄️, we will hold the race on specially prepared standard tracks around Skalka.
We sincerely regret that for the second consecutive year, nature has not allowed us to host the full profile events of 50 km, 25 km freestyle, and 30 km classic technique. This decision was not made lightly, as we fully understand the excitement and anticipation surrounding these traditional distances.
Despite the insufficient snow accumulation in the Kremnické vrchy region, the Organizing Committee, during yesterday’s meeting, firmly resolved to proceed with the race at Skalka, utilizing the facilities at the Rudolf Čillík Stadium and the surrounding tracks.
Participants of the 52nd White Trail can look forward to experiencing a new and innovative race format this year. The event will feature an “Hourly” format, a unique twist on the traditional race structure.
What does this mean for competitors? Depending on the total number of registered participants, we will start groups of up to 50 racers on a carefully prepared track, tailored to the available technical capabilities and the existing snow conditions. Each group will compete on the circuit for a duration of one hour, with the goal of completing the maximum number of laps within that timeframe. Once the first group has finished, another cohort of 50 will immediately follow with their own one-hour race. This process will continue until all competitors have had their turn on the track.
The results will be determined based on the total number of laps completed, with any ties being resolved by the recorded finish times. Please note that on Saturday, we will not be offering the traditional 50 km and 25 km distances; instead, we will host a single “Hourly” race in the freestyle technique. However, the categories will remain unchanged, ensuring that participants can still compete within their respective divisions.
On Sunday, we will again prepare the same track and implement the “Hourly” format, with the hopeful expectation that sufficient snowfall will enable us to craft a viable course for classic technique skiing. Additionally, the White Track Junior event is also scheduled to take place on Sunday, providing opportunities for younger competitors to participate.
We genuinely hope that this fresh race format will resonate with you, and that, despite the challenges posed by weather conditions and limited training opportunities, you will join us in Skalka near Kremnica on March 1-2 to embrace the challenge of the NON-TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL WHITE TRACK.
In the event of an extraordinary snowfall, with a minimum accumulation of 40 cm by February 27, 2025, we will revert to the standard race format for the 52nd White Track.
We are eagerly looking forward to your participation.
