TORX® eXperience

Some useful things to know

What is a *PAX?

PAX are direct entries, i.e. without going through the draw, paying the standard fee, for the legendary TOR330 - Tor des Géants® in the year following the TORX® eXperience partner race.

• they’re made available to all finishers of the partner race, regardless of their ranking
• the PAX number indicate the number of entries available for the partner event. PAX allocation works on on a first-come, first-served basis.
• they guarantee an increase in registrations and international interest in the partner event
• a set number of PAX are included in the basic TORX® eXperience agreement

TORX eXperience RANKING

WHO participates in the ranking:

• Finishers of the TOR330 - Tor des Géants® registered via PAX

RANKING is compiled by summing the following values:

• iTRA score obtained by participating in one or more TORX® eXperience partner races of a season. Each race provides a score. The final iTRA score is the sum of all scores.
• The difference between 1000 and the overall ranking position in TOR330 - Tor des Géants® (e.g. the first runner will gain 999 points)

PRIZES

• The top 3 women and the top 3 men in the overall ranking will be awarded
• The award ceremony will take place during the awards ceremony of TORX® event

RANKING SEASON VALIDITY

• Partner races of a year contribute to the next year’s ranking. Is not possible to sum scores gained in different seasons. TOR330 Tor des Géants® counts only as the final race.
• For example, finishers of TORX® eXperience partner races in one year will be awarded only after finishing the TOR330 Tor des Géants® the following year. The result of TOR330 in the previous year will not affect their ranking.

What is the TORX® eXperience?

The TORX® eXperience is a network of competitions united by the TORX® experience and values. It’s a connection between close-knit partners who share a passion for trail running, hold the ethics and principles of the discipline in total respect, and whose aim is to raise the profile of the event and outdoor sports as a whole.It’s a global promotion tool for the region that hosts the event. Taking part in a TORX® race is a great ambition for many people; the races in the TORX® eXperience network provide privileged access to the TORX®, which is becoming ever more popular and sought after among trailer runners all over the world.

Who is the TORX® eXperience aimed at?

The TORX® eXperience is aimed at any organizer who shares the TORX® values. By joining the network the organizer can broaden its audience and reputation on the international trail running scene.

The minimum technical requirements are:

• events with at least one race of 100km or more
• race evaluation by iTra - International Trail Running Association (www.itra.run)
• top locations in terms of landscape, history and tradition
• proven experience in organising trail running competitions
• event committed to being eco-responsible