Georgian open championship “Mtatsminda run up 2026”

The traditional "Mtatsminda Run-Up" event, organized by the Georgian Towerrunning Federation, will take place at the Tbilisi Funicular—this time with the support and co-fina

 

ncing of Tbilisi City Hall.This year, in addition to organizing the competition, our goal is to obtain an international license and become part of the international ranking points system. This will give Georgian athletes the opportunity to participate in international competitions in various countries, receive invitations, and obtain funding through the World Towerrunning Association.

 

Event Details

 

Date: October 18
Start Time: 10:00 AM

This year, both the race distance and the number of stairs have been increased. Participants will be challenged to conquer 720 steps, while the total course distance will be 1,000 meters. 

 

 

Registration

 

Registration Fee: 20 GEL

Registration is free for participants under 18 years of age.   click

Registration closes on October 15.

 

 

Prizes

 

Each participant who reaches the finish line will receive a finisher medal.

Overall category

The top three female and male runners with the best overall results will be awarded certificates and cash prizes.

 

Total Prize Fund: 1,200 GEL

 

Women

• 1st Place – 300 GEL
• 2nd Place – 200 GEL
• 3rd Place – 100 GEL

 

Men

• 1st Place – 300 GEL
• 2nd Place – 200 GEL
• 3rd Place – 100 GEL

 

Age Categories

 

Certificates will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups:

• Under 18
• 18 to 39 years
• 40 to 49 years
• 50 to 59 years
• 60 to 69 years
• 70+ years

 

A 100 GEL sports store voucher will be awarded to the winner of each age category.

 

Special Awards

Certificates will also be presented to:

• The youngest participant
• The oldest participant

 

 

Competition Schedule

 

• 09:00–10:00 – Distribution of race bibs at the start area
• 09:55 – Participants line up at the start according to their race numbers
• 10:00 – Official start of the competition
• 11:00 – Awards ceremony begins

 

Competition Rules

 

• Participants will start the race individually.
• At the referee’s signal, the first participant will begin, and each subsequent participant will start at 10-second intervals, monitored by the referee.
• The winner will be determined based on the fastest recorded time.
• Participants competing without a race bib will not have their results recorded.
• In the event of a lost or damaged bib, or participation without a bib, the athlete will be automatically disqualified.
• Race bibs are non-transferable. If a bib is found to have been passed to another participant, both participants will be disqualified from the competition.
• Each participant’s result will be automatically recorded upon crossing the finish line.

 

Please ensure that your race bib is clearly visible throughout the competition and follow all instructions provided by the event officials. 

 

Important Notice!!!

 

Individuals with heart disease or other serious health conditions are strongly advised to refrain from participating in the competition.

We wish you success and look forward to seeing you at the “Mtatsminda Run Up”! 

 

 

Recommendations for Participants

 

• It is recommended to perform a proper warm-up session before the competition, as this can help improve your performance and reduce the risk of injury.
• A designated area will be available for storing personal belongings. However, the organizers do not accept responsibility for the safety or security of any items left there.

Participants are encouraged to arrive early, complete their warm-up, and ensure they have all necessary equipment before the start of the race.

 

Start and Finish Locations

 

Start: Entrance to the Mtatsminda Pantheon

Start Location

Finish: Mtatsminda Central Park

Finish Location

 

Contact Information

 

Email - [email protected]

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/towerrunning.geo/

Website - https://towerrunning.ge/

Phone number - (+995) 595 16 80 16

 

 

By registering, you confirm that:

• I agree that photos and video footage taken during the event may be published in the public domain.

• I take full responsibility for my health and safety during the event.

 

 

Tickets for this event are non-refundable.