HERO Südtirol Dolomites

Just two months to go to the 2017 edition of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the world’s toughest and most looked forward to marathon of the year, and one remaining chance to take part is that of buying a race start number together with a three day holiday package in one of the establishments participating in the Hotel Partner initiative. The second possibility to compete is through the charitable initiative in favour of the populations in central Italy who were hit by last year’s earthquakes. Two opportunities to make the most of and so be one of the 4017 prospective HEROes lining up at the start on 17 June at Selva Val Gardena.

It is now 8 years since the HERO was first run and it is considered the jewel in the crown for all mountain bike enthusiasts keen to put themselves through the ultimate test of mountain biking. In fact since 2010 bikers from all over the world train hard so as to be able to challenge what has been termed as the world’s toughest mountain bike race: the HERO Südtirol Dolomites.

This year’s race is fixed for Saturday 17 June at Selva Val Gardena, and it will be the day that 4,017 competitors race it out over the two routes, one of 86 kilometres with 4,500 metres of altitude difference and the other of 60 kilometres with 3,200 metres of altitude difference, both around the Sella Group, the Dolomites mountain area so beautiful and fascinating that it enjoys the status of UNESCO World Heritage.

Holiday package: race start number and hotel

To make sure of your place at this truly heroic mtb event it is possible to buy one of the few remaining race start numbers still available, this by buying together with a three day holiday package at one of the establishments taking part in the event Hotel Partner initiative. Packages remain available until sold out so there is still time to book one of the hotels and thereby take part in the HERO 2017, and the hospitality package will ensure that you enjoy a real HERO weekend with the solution of your choice – bed & breakfast, half board, apartment.

A list of the establishments taking part is available via this link:
http://www.herodolomites.com/en/race/sellaronda-hero-marathon/the-race/hospitality-packages

Charity race start number in support of areas struck by earthquakes

Another possibility to have a race start number and be at the start line is through a charity initiative, specific for the 2017 edition of the HERO, and aimed at creating a fund in support of the populations in central Italy struck by the devastating earthquakes of some months ago. Our aim is to assist so that the works of reconstruction can proceed at an even faster pace. We have created special “charity” race places at the cost of Euro 200 each.

Buying one you will have the chance to compete in the marathon and become a hero for one day! And importantly you will be contributing to the work of recovery and assisting those heroes who in this period are still committed to the difficult task of recreating a future for their home area. http://www.herodolomites.com/en/race/sellaronda-hero-marathon/the-race/charity

Race pack
As for all other competitors individuals registering for the race through the two initiatives outlined above are entitled to an exclusive race pack containing the official GORE BIKE WEAR race shirt for the Hero 2017, and also a CRANKBROTHERS equipment set.

Further information on www.herodolomites.com

HERO AL FIANCO DELLE POPOLAZIONI COLPITE DAL TERREMOTO

Come sapete, l’estate scorsa l’Italia centrale è stata colpita da un devastante terremoto. Da parte nostra vogliamo essere vicini alle popolazioni di Abruzzo, Umbria, Marche e Lazio con un aiuto concreto perché si possa ripartire. Quindi, la consueta iniziativa charity HERO legata alla beneficienza sarà indirizzata a creare un fondo a sostegno di quelle terre sfortunate. Come fare? Molto semplice: con l’acquisto di uno dei 200 pettorali “charity” al costo singolo di 200 Euro si avrà un posto garantito in griglia alla HERO Sudtirol Dolomites 2017. Una straordinaria occasione per diventare eroe per un giorno e per sostenere chi eroe lo è in tutti questi momenti. E agli HEROes che provengono dalle province colpite dal terremoto dedicheremo le serate del HERO Charity Fashion e HERO Great Finale!: durante le premiazioni di sabato 17 giugno ci stringeremo con loro in un grande abbraccio.

Vai all'iscrizione HERO 2017

DER HERO UNTERSTÜTZT DIE VOM ERDBEBEN BETROFFENEN MENSCHEN

Wie ihr wisst, wurde Mittelitalien im letzten Sommer von einem verheerenden Erdbeben heimgesucht. Uns ist es ein Anliegen, den Menschen aus Abruzzen, Umbrien, Marken und Latium mit konkreten Hilfeleistungen zur Seite zu stehen, damit das Leben dort wieder weitergehen kann. Daher soll mit der traditionellen Charity-Aktion des HERO in diesem Jahr ein Fonds zugunsten der betroffenen Gebiete geschaffen werden. Wie das funktioniert? Ganz einfach. Wer eine der 200 „Charity“-Startnummern zu einem Preis von jeweils 200 Euro erwirbt, hat einen garantierten Startplatz beim HERO Südtirol Dolomites 2017. Eine außergewöhnliche Gelegenheit, um selbst zum „Held für einen Tag“ zu werden und um gleichzeitig diejenigen Menschen zu unterstützen, die zurzeit in jeder Minute Helden sein müssen. Denjenigen HEROes, die aus den vom Erdbeben betroffenen Regionen kommen, um bei Rennen mitzufahren, widmen wir außerdem die HERO Charity Fashion Night und den Abschlussabend HERO Great Finale! und schließen sie bei der Siegerehrung am Samstag, dem 17. Juni, fest in die Arme.

Zur Anmeldung für den HERO 2017

HERO IN SUPPORT OF THE POPULATIONS STRUCK BY EARTHQUAKES

As you well know central Italy was hit hard by devasting earthquakes last summer. We wish to show our support for the people of Abruzzo, Umbria, Marche and Lazio by providing some real help so they can build their lives again. This is why the annual HERO charity initiative will be dedicated to a fund to assist the areas badly hit. How to help? It’s very simple: by purchasing one of the 200 “charity” race numbers at a cost of 200 Euro one can have a starting place at the HERO Sudtirol Dolomites 2017. It is a great chance to become a HERO for a day and contribute to those who have needed to show heroic spirit in these past months. As for the HEROes coming from the areas affected we dedicate the HERO Charity Fashion Night and our HERO Great Finale evening!: during the prizegiving of Saturday 17 June we will stand side by side with them in a show of respect and support.

Go to registrations HERO 2017

12. April 2017