Regulations

Diablak Extreme Triathlon 2025

I ORGANIZER

Holistix Group which is a trade mark of KAPF Daniel Wójcik based in Katowice 13a/5 Morcinka Street; NIP: 6342283180.

2. CO-ORGANIZERS

1. 1. Mosir Żywiec
   2. Municipality of Zywiec

3. PURPOSE

1. 1. To popularize triathlon as a versatile form of exercise.
   2. Promotion of the city of Zywiec, the Zywiec and Silesian Beskids in the country and the world.
   3. Promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle among the Polish population

4. DATE AND PLACE

1. Diablak Fest will take place on June 21 - 22 , 2025 in the Żywiec Municipality, Cieszyn and Bielsko districts.

5. EVENT PROGRAM

20 th June / Friday /

17:00 - 20:00 - Opening race office Hotel Zimnik Lipowa

18:00 - Race briefing

18:00 - Pasta Party 

6:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.; 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - Bike park opening ( T1 ) 

Sailing Axis of Cracow University of Technology 73 Św.Wita St. - DIRECTIONS MAP

7:00 - start 1/2 Diablak

9:00 - Start 1/4 Diablak 

11:00 - Arrival of the first competitors after bike - Hotel Zimnik

12:00 - Arrival at the finish line of the first competitor at the 1/4 Diablak

13:30 - First Diablak  expected on Skrzyczne

15:00 - 18:00 - bike pick-up from the bike park 

16:00 - Price ceremony 1/4 Diablak

16:00 - Time limit 1/2 Diablak

17:00 - Prize ceremony  1/2 Diablak

17:00 - 20:00 - Opening of the race office - Hotel Zimnik, Lipowa

18:00 - Race briefing

18:00 - Pasta Party

20:00 - 21:00 - Bike park opening (T1)

Sailing Axis of Cracow University of Technology 73 Św.Wita St. - DIRECTIONS MAP

22 th June / Sunday /

  3:00 - 3:30 - Bike park opening 

3:10 a.m. - Bus departure from T1 to start Diablak 

  3:45 a.m. - Assembly at the Tresna dam - ACCESS MAP

4:00 - Start of Diablak Extreme Triathlon

4:45 a.m. - arrival of the first competitors at the Sailing Center

6:00 a.m. - Time limit of the swimming section

11:30 a.m. - Arrival of the first riders after the Amphitheater cycling section

15:30 - Time limit swim + bike 

17:30 - Estimated time of arrival of the first Diablak at the top of Babia Gora

24:00 - Time limit for Diablak

10th June/ Monday/ :

  10:00 - Departure of the bus from the Krowiarki Pass to Zywiec

  11:00 - 12:00 - Collection of bicycles from the Amphitheater

12:30 - Diablak ceremony Habsburg Palace Żywiec

13:00 - We are already looking forward to the next Diablak  :)

VI. DISTANCE AND ROUTE

1.Diablak Extreme Triathlon will be held at 3 distances :

a) Swimming

Diablak - 3.5 km in Lake Zywiec / start Dam in Tresna /.

1/2 Diablak - 1.9 km in Lake Zywiec / Zywiec Municipal Beach /

1/4 Diablak - 950 m in Lake Zywiec / Zywiec Municipal Beach /.

                       b) Bike

Diablak - 180 km - 2 loops / Żywiec, Lipowa, Buczkowice, Szczyrk, Wisła, Istebna, Koniaków, Węgierska Górka, Żywiec / .

1/2 Diablak - 90 km - one loop of 90 km / Żywiec, Lipowa, Buczkowice, Szczyrk, Wisła, Istebna, Koniaków, Węgierska Górka,Żywiec , Ostre / .

1/4 Diablak - 50 km - one loop / Zywiec, Kocierska Pass, Targanice , Wielka Puszcza, Porąbka, Tresna, Żywiec /.

       c) Mountain running

Diablak - 44 km - Zywiec - Babia Gora

1/2 Diablak - 21 km / Ostre - Skrzyczne /.

1/4 Diablak - 10.5 km / Zywiec, Grojec, Zywiec /.

1. 2. Swimming at the distance specified earlier in the announcement. Expected water temperature of about 16 - 20°C. Launch from the shore or from the water. Foams allowed.

 a/ Mobile phone (with roaming) with ICE contact !!!

 b/ Identity card

 c/ Starting number

For the distance of 1/2 Diablak on the cross-country route in addition :

a/Folio NRC

b/ Hat or buff type scarf

c/ Gloves

d/ Long-sleeved windbreaker jacket

e / Whistle

5. Time limit for completing the competition :

Diablak - 20 hours

1/2 Diablak - 9 hours

1/4 Diablak - 5 hours 

6. Time limits for individual distances :

1/2 Diablak:

Swimming - 60 minutes

Swimming + cycling - 5 hours

Swim + bike + run - 9 hours

 1/4 Diablak:

swimming - 40 minutes

swimming + cycling - 3.5 h

swimming + bicycle + run - 5 h

8. Technical assistance is allowed during the bicycle as well as running sections.

9. It is permissible to cover the cross-country route with an accompanying person.

DISTANCE DIABLAK  - additional regulatory points :

10. The competitor for the cross-country route is required to be equipped with / Equipment will be verified at the race office when collecting the start package / :

      a. Backpack or running kidney

   b. Water container min. 1 liter

   c. Cell phone (with roaming) with ICE contact !!!

d. ID card

   e. NRC foil

        f. Beanie or buff type scarf

        g. Gloves

        h. Long-sleeved windproof jacket

        i. Whistleblower

       j. Starting number / provided by the organizer /.

      k. Route map / provided by the organizer /

       l. GPS transmitter / provided by the organizer /

11. Time limit for completing the competition - 20 hours

12. Time limits for each distance :

swimming - 120 minutes

swimming + cycling - 11 h 30 min

swimming + bicycle + run - 20h00 min

13. Additional limit at the checkpoint in Korbielów at 18:00.

14. A checkpoint made up of GOPR rescuers at the Żywiec Crossroads ( 38th km ) will be verified the condition of the competitor and will have the option to prohibit the continuation of the competition if they consider that the continuation endangers the health or life of the competitor. Competitors who show up after 8:30 pm will be directed by GOPR rescuers along the trail to the Markowy Szczawiny Shelter.

15. Technical assistance is allowed during the bicycle as well as running sections.

16. It is permissible to cover the cross-country route with support.

VII. RACE OFFICE

1. The competition offices will be located in pre-designated places according to the announcement on the organizer's website.

2. The competition office will be open on the eve of the competition from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.

3. The starter package includes :

1/4 and 1/2 Diablak

• Commemorative cap
• Start number to attach to the start belt for the bike and run stages
• 4 stickers to attach to helmet, bike frame, under saddle and backpack
• Commemorative T-shirt
• Supplements for athletes
• Promotional materials from event sponsors
•  Coupon for Pasta Party
• Coupon for a recovery meal
• 3 deposit bags to leave at T1, T2 and the finish line
• In addition, the package for the 1/2 Diablak distance includes :
• Free shuttle service from under the Skrzyczne ski lift in Szczyrk to Zywiec at 3 pm and 4:30 pm. 

Diablak Package

• Diablak cap
• Start number to attach to the start belt for the bike and run stages
• 4 stickers to attach to helmet, bike frame, under saddle and backpack
• Diablak T-shirt
• Original extreme backpack with Diablak Beskid Extreme Triathlon logo
• Timing chip
• GPS tracker to locate the athlete
• Supplements
• Promotional materials from event sponsors
• Coupon for Pasta Party
• A coupon for dinner at the Hostel or at one of the selected hotels.
• Map of the cross-country route.
• 4 deposit bags to be left at the Start, T1,T2, Shelter on Markowy Szczawiny or other selected place.

• Transfer by bus from the Sailing Center to the starting point.
• Transfer by bus from Krowiarki Pass to the market square in Zywiec at 10:00 am.
• Commemorative medal and Conqueror Diablak T-shirt

XIII. REFRESHMENT POINTS

1. Buffets distance Diablak ( mineral water, isotonic drink, coca cola, raisins, bananas, watermelon, chocolate, and salt will be available at two refreshment points on the bike course and at the buffet on the run course ) 

Two buffets on the mountain trails will be stocked with water 1l / person, a limited amount of isotonic 1l / person and energy gels 1 pc. / person, chocolate / 

The competition will include two places on the bicycle route / Amphitheater / and two on the cross-country route / Korbielów and Gluchaczki Pass /.

2. Buffets for the 1/2 Diablak distance will be located :

a)  Buffet in Ostre  ( T2 ) will include water, isotonic, coca cola, raisins, bananas, watermelon, chocolate, salt,

3. Buffets for the 1/4 Diablak  will be located :

- Buffet in the Amphitheater / will include water, isotonic, coca cola, raisins, bananas, watermelon, chocolate, salt /.

IX. PORTABLE TOILETS

1. Toilets will be available at the bike - run change zone in the Amphitheater ( T2) and at the sailing center at the swim - bike change ( T1) 

X. TIME MEASUREMENT.

1. Time measurement with the life of the mobile application. The time will be reported live.

XI. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

1. Women's and men's classifications will be awarded for places 1 - 10 in the overall classification.

XII. AWARDS

1. The first three male and first three female athletes will receive commemorative statues and prizes. 

​​​​​​​ 2. Competitors from places 4 - 10 will receive Diablak statues. 

​​​​​​​ 3. Each competitor who finishes the event will receive a Diablak medal.

XIII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

​​​​​​​1. The competition is open to persons who are 18 years of age or older on the day of the start at the latest, and who present their identity card with a photo and sign a statement that they are competing of their own free will and at their own risk.

XIV. NOTIFICATIONS

​​​​​​​  1. Entries for the competition will only be accepted through the official website after registering for the competitor panel at www.plxtri.com .

​​​​​​​  2. The deadline for payment of the entry fee is up to 7 days from the date of sending the application form. After this time, the application will be canceled.

3. After completing the application form and paying the entry fee, the competitor will be placed on the entry list.

4. The entry deadline is determined by the date of payment of the entry fee. All costs of the entry fee payment shall be paid by the contributor.

​​​​​​​ 5. Applications will be accepted up to 14 days before the start date, after this date it will not be possible to add to the start or reserve list online.

XV. ENROLLMENT FEES

1.The following entry fee amounts are established for the competition : Diablak distance :

a) Until March 31 - PLN 850

b) Until April 30 - PLN 1000

     c) Until May 31 - PLN 1100

The organizer sets a limit of 50 competitors.

Distance 1/2 Diablak:

    a) ​​​​​​​Until March 31 - PLN 500

    b) Until April 30 - PLN 600

    c) Until May 31 - PLN 700

Distance 1/4 Diablak :

a) Until March 31 - PLN 250

b) Until April 30 - PLN 350

c) Until May 31 - PLN 450

2. The organizer establishes a limit of 200 competitors at the distance of 1/2 and 1/4 Diablak .

3 .The date of payment is understood as the date of arrival of the transfer to the organizer's account. Registration is done through the organizer's website www.plxtri.com.

4. Payments made by traditional bank transfer should be directed to the account: KAPF Daniel Wójcik ; ul.Morcinka 13a/5 ; 40-124 Katowice ; MBANK 08 1140 2004 0000 3602 4435 6602 .In the transfer title should be "surname and first name, entry fee Żywiec Beskid Extreme Triathlon, distance″.

4. If a competitor cancels participation in the competition then the organizer will refund the paid entry fee less 50% and any discount differences, provided that this takes place 30 days before the date of the competition.

6. The organizer shall issue VAT invoices only upon request within 7 days from the date of crediting the entry fee to the account.

7. By making an application for the competition, the competitor declares that he/she agrees to the issuance and sending of an invoice in electronic form by the company KAPF representing Holistix Sports Group in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Finance of December 17, 2010 on sending invoices in electronic form, the principles of their storage and the mode of making available to the tax authority or tax inspection authority (Journal of Laws No. 249, item 1661).

XVI. RESULTS

​​​​​​​1. Official results will be posted on the competition website www.plxtri.com

XVII. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

1. ​​​​​​​Personal data of participants in the competition will be processed for the purposes of conducting the event, determining the winner and awarding, issuing, collecting and settling the prize.

2. The personal data of the competition participants will be used in accordance with the terms of the Act of August 29, 1997 on the Protection of Personal Data (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2002, No. 101 item 926). The administrator of the personal data is the Organizer.

3. The processing of the data referred to in paragraph 1 of this section in connection with participation in the competition also includes the publication of the participant's name along with the name of the locality in which he or she resides - in any manner in which the published or the project will be disseminated.

4. The participant has the right to inspect and correct his personal data. Provision of personal data and consent to their processing is voluntary, but failure to provide such data or lack of consent to their processing prevents participation in the competition. By submitting to the Organizer, a properly completed and signed registration form, the participant agrees and allows the use of the registration form provided by the participant personal data for the purpose of sending information to the participant about future events, commercial products, as well as for internal administrative and analytical purposes, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act of August 29, 1997, Journal of Laws No. 33, except 883. The Participant has the right to withdraw such consent and may do so at any time by directing correspondence to the Organizer's address.

​​​​​​​5. All participant information obtained by the Organizer and contained in the entry form will be recorded electronically and in any case will be used in accordance with the Law on Personal Data Protection of August 29, 1997, Official Gazette No. 133, except 883. The organizer will not disclose this information to any third party.

XVIII. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

​​​​​​​1. Complaints concerning matters related to the competition should be submitted in writing with justification to the contractor at the address: Holistix Sports Group , ul.Morcinka 13a/5 40 -124 Katowice, within 7 (seven) days from the date of the event - directly or by registered mail (postmark date is decisive).

2. Complaints about the competition will be considered by the organizer within 30 (thirty) days of receipt.​​​​​​​

3. The Organizer's decision on complaints about the competition will be final.

XIX. CONCLUDING REMARKS.

1. Final closing of the start list on May 31, 2024.

2.  The organizer has liability insurance. During the competition, the Organizer provides medical care and GOPR care

3. The bicycle competition is conducted in open traffic. The competitor is required to observe and comply with the Traffic Law.

4. In the event of unexpected natural disasters such as flood, storm, hail, hurricane, heavy rain, thunderstorms, etc., the Organizer reserves the right to cancel the event and postpone it to another date or change the competition formula.

5. Participant competes solely at his own risk and assumes the associated risks. All Participants acknowledge that participation in the competition involves physical exertion and entails natural risks and the danger of accidents, the possibility of to suffer bodily injury and physical trauma (including death), as well as damage and loss of a property nature.

6. The medical team and GOPR rescuers can prohibit the continuation of the competition at any time.

7. Competitors are required to observe the general rules of society, in particular, to strictly follow the rules of the Babia Góra National Park, i.e., among other things, not to go off the designated trails, not to litter, not to shout.​​​​​​​

8. At signals of non-compliance with the rules of the BGPN, the competitor will be disqualified and subject to punishment in accordance with the rules of the Park.​​​​​​​

9. In case of very bad weather conditions, the organizer has the right to shorten the last running section and end the competition in Ostry.​​​​​​​

10. Matters not covered by the regulations shall be decided by the Organizer.

​​​​​​​11. The final interpretation of the regulations rests with the Organizer.