Stara Planina can be inaccessible and communications can be patchy.

In case of injury, you must notify HIGHLANDER staff at checkpoints and/or call emergency services by dialing SOS number (as described in your HIGHLANDER ID received at registration).

• Only a few checkpoints are positioned to allow easy vehicle access. Consult checkpoint staff in case of a mild injury or if withdrawing from HIGHLANDER.
• The HIGHLANDER staff includes medical personnel and members of the rescue services.
• For more serious injuries, the staff will activate the rescue and emergency services that are available. At the event, in all camps and on part of the trail, there are authentic teams of the Red Cross of Serbia.
• Staff will call or text you if you do not show at the checkpoint during opening hours. If you are unavailable, we will NOT start a search and rescue.
• Search and rescue will be launched by the appropriate services only in cases of immediate danger to a participant’s life or health.