*,
  *::before,
  *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
  }

  :root {
      --fire: #00D1FF;
      --ember: #7C4DFF;
      --gold: #00FFC6;
      --dark: #0A0A0A;
      --deep: #111118;
      --surface: #16161E;
      --muted: #8A8A9A;
      --light: #F4F4F0;
      --white: #FFFFFF;
  }

  html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }

  body {
      background: var(--dark);
      color: var(--light);
      font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 300;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      cursor: none;
  }

  /* CUSTOM CURSOR */
  .cursor {
      position: fixed;
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
      background: var(--fire);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: width .2s, height .2s, background .2s;
      mix-blend-mode: difference;
  }

  .cursor-ring {
      position: fixed;
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.5);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9998;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: all .12s ease-out;
  }

  body:hover .cursor {
      opacity: 1;
  }

  /* NAV */
  nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 1.5rem 4rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
      transition: backdrop-filter .4s, background .4s;
  }

  nav.scrolled {
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
  }

  .logo {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
  }

  .logo span {
      color: var(--fire);
  }

  .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      list-style: none;
  }

  .nav-links a {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .7rem;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color .2s;
  }

  .nav-links a:hover {
      color: var(--fire);
  }

  .nav-cta {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .7rem;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--fire);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: .65rem 1.6rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
  }

  .nav-cta:hover {
      background: var(--ember);
      transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
  }

  .hamburger span {
      width: 28px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--white);
      transition: all .3s;
  }

  /* HAMBURGER TO X */
  nav.mobile-open .hamburger span:nth-child(1) {
      transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
  }

  nav.mobile-open .hamburger span:nth-child(2) {
      opacity: 0;
  }

  nav.mobile-open .hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
      transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  /* HERO */
  .hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--dark);
  }

  .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
          radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 60% 60%, rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%),
          radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 140, 66, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
          repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 60px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 60px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 61px),
          repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 60px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 60px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 61px);
  }

  /* Animated ground lines */
  .track-lines {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 35%;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .track-line {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 200%;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.3) 30%, rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.6) 50%, rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
      animation: trackSlide 3s linear infinite;
      transform-origin: center;
  }

  .track-line:nth-child(1) {
      bottom: 8%;
      animation-duration: 2.5s;
      opacity: 0.7;
      transform: perspective(400px) rotateX(50deg);
  }

  .track-line:nth-child(2) {
      bottom: 16%;
      animation-duration: 3s;
      opacity: 0.4;
      transform: perspective(400px) rotateX(55deg);
  }

  .track-line:nth-child(3) {
      bottom: 24%;
      animation-duration: 3.5s;
      opacity: 0.2;
      transform: perspective(400px) rotateX(58deg);
  }

  @keyframes trackSlide {
      0% {
          transform: perspective(400px) rotateX(52deg) translateX(-25%);
      }

      100% {
          transform: perspective(400px) rotateX(52deg) translateX(0%);
      }
  }

  /* Floating particles */
  .particles {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
  }

  .particle {
      position: absolute;
      width: 3px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--fire);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: float linear infinite;
      opacity: 0;
  }

  @keyframes float {
      0% {
          transform: translateY(100vh) translateX(0);
          opacity: 0;
      }

      10% {
          opacity: 1;
      }

      90% {
          opacity: 1;
      }

      100% {
          transform: translateY(-10vh) translateX(var(--dx));
          opacity: 0;
      }
  }

  .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 2rem;
      max-width: 1000px;
  }

  .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .6rem;
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--fire);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.4);
      padding: .5rem 1.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      animation: fadeInDown 1s ease both;
  }

  .hero-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: var(--fire);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulse {

      0%,
      100% {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: scale(1)
      }

      50% {
          opacity: .4;
          transform: scale(1.5)
      }
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
      letter-spacing: .4em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: .8rem;
      animation: fadeInDown 1s .1s ease both;
  }

  .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(5.5rem, 18vw, 17rem);
      line-height: .88;
      letter-spacing: -.01em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      animation: fadeInUp 1s .2s ease both;
      position: relative;
  }

  .hero-title .line1 {
      display: block;
  }

  .hero-title .line2 {
      display: block;
      color: transparent;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--fire);
      position: relative;
  }

  .hero-title .line2::after {
      content: 'RUN';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      color: var(--fire);
      clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
      animation: revealText 1.2s 1s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes revealText {
      to {
          clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0);
      }
  }

  .hero-tagline {
      font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
      color: var(--muted);
      margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
      max-width: 480px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      animation: fadeInUp 1s .5s ease both;
  }

  .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 3rem;
      animation: fadeInUp 1s .7s ease both;
  }

  .btn-primary {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .75rem;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--fire);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      clip-path: polygon(12px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 12px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform .2s;
  }

  .btn-primary::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .15) 0%, transparent 60%);
      transform: translateX(-100%);
      transition: transform .4s;
  }

  .btn-primary:hover::before {
      transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .btn-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .btn-ghost {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .75rem;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
      clip-path: polygon(12px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 12px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s;
  }

  .btn-ghost:hover {
      border-color: var(--fire);
      color: var(--fire);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 3rem;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 5rem;
      padding-top: 3rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      animation: fadeInUp 1s .9s ease both;
  }

  .stat {
      text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      color: var(--fire);
      line-height: 1;
  }

  .stat-label {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .6rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: .4rem;
  }

  /* SCROLL INDICATOR */
  .scroll-indicator {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 2.5rem;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .6rem;
      animation: fadeInUp 1s 1.2s ease both;
  }

  .scroll-indicator span {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .55rem;
      letter-spacing: .25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  }

  .scroll-line {
      width: 1px;
      height: 60px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--fire), transparent);
      animation: scrollLine 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes scrollLine {

      0%,
      100% {
          scaleY: 0;
          opacity: 0
      }

      50% {
          scaleY: 1;
          opacity: 1
      }
  }

  /* ABOUT / COUNTDOWN */
  .section {
      padding: 8rem 4rem;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .section-label {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .3em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--fire);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
  }

  .section-label::before {
      content: '';
      flex: 0 0 40px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--fire);
  }

  .section-title {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
      line-height: .95;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
  }

  .section-title em {
      color: var(--fire);
      font-style: normal;
  }

  /* COUNTDOWN */
  .countdown-section {
      background: var(--surface);
      padding: 6rem 4rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .countdown-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }

  .countdown-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative;
  }

  .countdown-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 4rem;
  }

  .countdown-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color .3s;
  }

  .countdown-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--fire), transparent);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .4s;
  }

  .countdown-card:hover::before {
      transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .countdown-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .countdown-num {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1;
      display: block;
  }

  .countdown-unit {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .6rem;
      letter-spacing: .25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: .6rem;
      display: block;
  }

  /* RACE CATEGORIES */
  .categories-section {
      background: var(--deep);
  }

  .categories-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 4rem;
  }

  .category-card {
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      cursor: default;
  }

  .category-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.08), transparent);
      transition: height .4s;
  }

  .category-card:hover::after {
      height: 100%;
  }

  .category-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      border-color: rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.35);
  }

  .card-icon {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      display: block;
      transition: transform .3s;
  }

  .category-card:hover .card-icon {
      transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  }

  .card-title {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
  }

  .card-dist {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .7rem;
      color: var(--fire);
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }

  .card-desc {
      font-size: .9rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .card-price {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .card-price span {
      font-size: .8rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
  }

  /* ROUTE / MAP placeholder */
  .route-section {
      background: var(--dark);
      padding: 8rem 4rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .route-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .route-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 6rem;
      align-items: center;
      margin-top: 4rem;
  }

  .route-visual {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 1;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .route-path {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 2rem;
  }

  .route-svg path {
      stroke-dasharray: 1200;
      stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
      animation: drawPath 3s 0.5s ease forwards;
  }

  @keyframes drawPath {
      to {
          stroke-dashoffset: 0;
      }
  }

  .route-highlights {
      list-style: none;
  }

  .route-highlights li {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      align-items: flex-start;
      transition: padding-left .3s;
  }

  .route-highlights li:hover {
      padding-left: .6rem;
  }

  .rh-num {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.3);
      line-height: 1;
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      width: 2rem;
  }

  .rh-content h4 {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: .3rem;
  }

  .rh-content p {
      font-size: .85rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* TESTIMONIALS */
  .testimonials-section {
      background: var(--surface);
      padding: 8rem 4rem;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .testimonials-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .testimonials-scroll {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 4rem;
      animation: scrollLeft 30s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
  }

  .testimonials-scroll:hover {
      animation-play-state: paused;
  }

  @keyframes scrollLeft {
      0% {
          transform: translateX(0);
      }

      100% {
          transform: translateX(-50%);
      }
  }

  .testimonial-card {
      flex: 0 0 340px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      padding: 2.5rem;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
      font-size: .95rem;
      color: var(--light);
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .testimonial-quote::before {
      content: '"';
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: 4rem;
      color: var(--fire);
      line-height: 0;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .testimonial-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
  }

  .testimonial-video {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 0 4rem;
      margin: 2rem auto 3rem;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
  }

  .video-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 720px;
      /* 🔥 smaller = more premium look */
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
      /* 🔥 keeps perfect shape */
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      background: #000;
  }

  .video-wrapper video {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      /* 🔥 prevents stretching */
      display: block;
  }

  .video-toggle {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 16px;
      right: 16px;
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 18px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      transition: 0.3s ease;
  }

  .video-toggle:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.8);
      transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  /* Mobile tuning */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .testimonial-video {
          margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem;
          padding: 0 1rem;
      }

      .video-wrapper {
          max-width: 100%;
          border-radius: 12px;
      }
  }

  .author-avatar {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire), var(--ember));
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .85rem;
      color: var(--white);
      flex: 0 0 auto;
  }

  .author-name {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: .95rem;
  }

  .author-detail {
      font-size: .75rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: .15rem;
  }

  /* SPONSORS */
  .sponsors-section {
      padding: 5rem 4rem;
      /* background: var(--dark); */
  }

  .sponsors-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .sponsors-label {
      text-align: center;
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .6rem;
      letter-spacing: .3em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .sponsors-logos {
      display: flex;
      gap: 3rem;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      /* opacity: .4; */
      /* filter: grayscale(1); */
      transition: opacity .3s;
  }

  .sponsors-logos:hover {
      opacity: .7;
  }

  /* .sponsor-logo {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      padding: .6rem 1.5rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  } */

  .sponsor-logo {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 220px;
      height: 140px;

      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;

      padding: 1.5rem;

      /* optional premium look */
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border-radius: 12px;

      transition: 0.3s ease;
  }


  .sponsors-logos {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
      justify-items: center;
      margin-top: 3rem;
  }

  .sponsor-logo img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 90px;
      object-fit: contain;
      transform: scale(1.1);
      transition: 0.3s ease;
  }

  .sponsor-logo:hover {
      /* border-color: rgba(0, 209, 255, .35); */
      transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .sponsor-logo:hover img {
      filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1);
      opacity: 1;
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .sponsors-logos {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
          gap: 1.5rem;
      }

      .sponsor-logo {
          height: 110px;
          padding: 1rem;
      }

      .sponsor-logo img {
          height: 60px;
      }

      .sponsors-logos {
          gap: 1.2rem;
      }
  }

  /* REGISTER CTA */
  .cta-section {
      padding: 10rem 4rem;
      background: var(--deep);
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cta-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
          radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 59, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }

  .cta-section::after {
      content: 'ZOOM';
      position: absolute;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 30vw;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018);
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      pointer-events: none;
  }

  .cta-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .cta-title {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      line-height: .95;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .cta-title em {
      color: var(--fire);
      font-style: normal;
      display: block;
  }

  .cta-desc {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .cta-deadline {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* HOTEL SECTION */

  .hotel-section {
      padding: 6rem 4rem;
      background: var(--deep);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hotel-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hotel-sub {
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      max-width: 700px;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      font-size: .95rem;
  }

  .hotel-banner {
      margin-top: 4rem;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0;
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
  }

  .hotel-banner img {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1100px;
      height: auto;
      display: block;

      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

      box-shadow:
          0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
          0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

      object-fit: contain;
  }

  /* TABLET */

  @media (max-width: 900px) {

      .hotel-section {
          padding: 5rem 2rem;
      }

      .hotel-banner {
          padding: 1.2rem;
      }
  }

  /* MOBILE */

  @media (max-width: 600px) {

      .hotel-section {
          padding: 4rem 1rem;
      }

      .hotel-banner {
          padding: .8rem;
      }

      .hotel-sub {
          font-size: .88rem;
      }
  }

  /* FOOTER */
  footer {
      background: #050505;
      padding: 4rem 4rem 2rem;
  }

  .footer-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-top {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      padding-bottom: 3rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  }

  .footer-brand .logo {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-brand p {
      font-size: .85rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 260px;
  }

  .footer-col h5 {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .6rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--fire);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-col a {
      display: block;
      font-size: .85rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      margin-bottom: .8rem;
      transition: color .2s;
  }

  .footer-col a:hover {
      color: var(--white);
  }

  .footer-bottom {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      font-size: .75rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
  }

  .social-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
  }

  .social-link {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .6rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
      clip-path: polygon(4px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 4px) 100%, 0% 100%);
  }

  .social-link:hover {
      border-color: var(--fire);
      color: var(--fire);
  }

  /* REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
  .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px);
      transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease;
  }

  .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .reveal-delay-1 {
      transition-delay: .1s;
  }

  .reveal-delay-2 {
      transition-delay: .2s;
  }

  .reveal-delay-3 {
      transition-delay: .3s;
  }

  /* KEYFRAMES */
  @keyframes fadeInDown {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(-20px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
      }
  }

  @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(30px);
      }

      to {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
      }
  }

  /* ── GALLERY ── */
  .gallery-section {
      background: var(--deep);
      padding: 8rem 4rem;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .gallery-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .gallery-sub {
      font-size: .95rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* FILTER BUTTONS */
  .gallery-filters {
      display: flex;
      gap: .75rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .gf-btn {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--muted);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
      padding: .55rem 1.4rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      clip-path: polygon(6px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0% 100%);
      transition: color .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s;
  }

  .gf-btn:hover,
  .gf-btn.active {
      color: var(--dark);
      background: var(--fire);
      border-color: var(--fire);
  }

  /* MASONRY GRID */
  .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      grid-auto-rows: 220px;
      gap: 12px;
  }

  .g-item {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  }

  .g-item.tall {
      grid-row: span 2;
  }

  .g-item.wide {
      grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .g-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform .5s ease, filter .5s ease;
      filter: brightness(.85);
  }

  .g-item:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.06);
      filter: brightness(1);
  }

  .g-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .75) 0%, transparent 55%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity .35s ease;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
  }

  .g-item:hover .g-overlay {
      opacity: 1;
  }

  .g-tag {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .55rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--fire);
      border: 1px solid var(--fire);
      padding: .2rem .6rem;
      align-self: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: .4rem;
  }

  .g-caption {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
  }

  /* HIDDEN state for filter */
  .g-item.hidden {
      display: none;
  }

  /* LIGHTBOX */
  .lightbox {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .95);
      z-index: 5000;
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }

  .lightbox.open {
      display: flex;
  }

  .lb-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 90vw;
      max-height: 85vh;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
  }

  .lb-img-wrap img {
      max-width: 100%;
      max-height: 80vh;
      object-fit: contain;
      display: block;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  }

  .lb-info {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      align-self: flex-start;
  }

  .lb-tag {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .6rem;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--fire);
      border: 1px solid var(--fire);
      padding: .2rem .7rem;
  }

  .lb-caption {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: .05em;
  }

  .lb-close {
      position: fixed;
      top: 1.5rem;
      right: 2rem;
      background: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
      clip-path: polygon(4px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 4px) 100%, 0% 100%);
  }

  .lb-close:hover {
      border-color: var(--fire);
      color: var(--fire);
  }

  .lb-prev,
  .lb-next {
      position: fixed;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 2rem;
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
  }

  .lb-prev {
      left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .lb-next {
      right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .lb-prev:hover,
  .lb-next:hover {
      background: rgba(0, 209, 255, .15);
      border-color: var(--fire);
  }

  /* ── CHIEF PATRON ── */
  .patron-section {
      background: var(--dark);
      padding: 8rem 4rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
  }

  .patron-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
          radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 0% 50%, rgba(0, 209, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
          radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 100% 50%, rgba(124, 77, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
  }

  .patron-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
      gap: 7rem;
      align-items: start;
      position: relative;
  }

  /* IMAGE COLUMN */
  .patron-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
  }

  .patron-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top;
      display: block;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      filter: brightness(.9) contrast(1.05);
      transition: filter .4s;
  }

  .patron-img-wrap:hover img {
      filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.05);
  }

  /* Decorative corner accents */
  .patron-img-wrap::before,
  .patron-img-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-color: var(--fire);
      border-style: solid;
      z-index: 2;
  }

  .patron-img-wrap::before {
      top: -8px;
      left: -8px;
      border-width: 2px 0 0 2px;
  }

  .patron-img-wrap::after {
      bottom: -8px;
      right: -8px;
      border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  }

  .patron-img-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1.5rem;
      left: 1rem;
      background: var(--surface);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--fire);
      padding: .9rem 1.2rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .8rem;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }

  .patron-img-badge span {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      line-height: 1;
  }

  .patron-img-badge strong {
      display: block;
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .95rem;
      letter-spacing: .05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
  }

  .patron-img-badge small {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .55rem;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--fire);
  }

  /* CONTENT COLUMN */
  .patron-role {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin: .8rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .patron-body {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .patron-body p {
      font-size: .95rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.85;
  }

  .patron-body strong {
      color: var(--light);
      font-weight: 500;
  }

  .patron-quote {
      border-left: 3px solid var(--fire);
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
      background: rgba(0, 209, 255, 0.04);
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--light);
      line-height: 1.6;
      letter-spacing: .02em;
  }

  .patron-quote em {
      color: var(--fire);
      font-style: normal;
  }

  /* Mini stats row */
  .patron-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  }

  .ps-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: .25rem;
  }

  .ps-num {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--fire);
      line-height: 1;
      text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .ps-label {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .55rem;
      letter-spacing: .18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
  }

  /* GALLERY RESPONSIVE */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .gallery-section {
          padding: 5rem 2rem;
      }

      .gallery-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
          grid-auto-rows: 180px;
      }

      .g-item.wide {
          grid-column: span 2;
      }

      .g-overlay {
          opacity: 1;
      }

      .patron-section {
          padding: 5rem 2rem;
      }

      .patron-inner {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 3rem;
      }

      .patron-img-wrap img {
          aspect-ratio: 4/5;
          object-position: top center;
      }

      .patron-img-badge {
          padding: .5rem .8rem;
          gap: .5rem;
          bottom: .8rem;
          left: .8rem;
      }

      .patron-img-badge span {
          font-size: 1rem;
      }

      .patron-img-badge strong {
          font-size: .75rem;
      }

      .patron-img-badge small {
          font-size: .45rem;
      }
  }

  @media (max-width: 500px) {
      .gallery-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          grid-auto-rows: 140px;
      }

      .g-item.tall {
          grid-row: span 1;
      }

      .g-item.wide {
          grid-column: span 2;
      }

      .lb-prev {
          left: .5rem;
      }

      .lb-next {
          right: .5rem;
      }
  }

  /* MOBILE */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
      nav {
          padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
      }

      .nav-links,
      .nav-cta {
          display: none;
      }

      .hamburger {
          display: flex;
          z-index: 1002;
          position: relative;
      }

      nav.mobile-open .nav-links {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;

          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;

          width: 100%;
          height: 100vh;

          background: rgba(5, 10, 25, 0.88);
          backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
          -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

          gap: 2rem;

          z-index: 1000;
      }

      nav.mobile-open .nav-links a {
          font-size: 1.4rem;
          color: white;
      }

      nav.mobile-open .nav-cta {
          display: flex;

          position: fixed;

          left: 50%;
          bottom: 1rem;

          transform: translateX(-50%);

          width: calc(100% - 3rem);
          max-width: 270px;

          justify-content: center;
          align-items: center;

          z-index: 1001;
      }

      .section {
          padding: 5rem 2rem;
      }

      .countdown-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .categories-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .route-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 3rem;
      }

      .footer-top {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 2.5rem;
      }

      .cta-section {
          padding: 6rem 2rem;
      }

      .countdown-section {
          padding: 5rem 2rem;
      }

      .testimonials-section {
          padding: 5rem 2rem;
      }

      .sponsors-section {
          padding: 4rem 2rem;
      }

      footer {
          padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
      }
  }

  /* ── ROUTE CARDS ── */
  .route-cards {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 4rem;
  }

  .route-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding: 2rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
  }

  .route-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--fire), transparent);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform .4s;
  }

  .route-card:hover::before {
      transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .route-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 209, 255, 0.25);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .rc-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  }

  .rc-pin {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      opacity: .9;
  }

  .rc-dist {
      font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--fire);
      line-height: 1;
  }

  .rc-name {
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .6rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-top: .2rem;
  }

  .rc-stops {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
  }

  .rc-stops li {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .75rem;
      font-size: .88rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      padding: .55rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      position: relative;
  }

  .rc-stops li:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* Vertical dashed connector line */
  .rc-stops li:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 5px;
      top: calc(50% + 8px);
      width: 1px;
      height: calc(100% - 4px);
      border-left: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  .rc-dot {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
  }

  .rc-dot--return {
      background: var(--fire);
      border-color: var(--fire);
      box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 209, 255, 0.4);
  }

  .rc-dot--badge {
      background: var(--gold);
      border-color: var(--gold);
  }

  .rc-badge {
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
      font-size: .55rem;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 198, 0.3);
      padding: .3rem .9rem;
      clip-path: polygon(4px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 4px) 100%, 0% 100%);
  }

  /* Route highlights row */
  .route-highlights-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      margin-top: 3rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  }

  .rh-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      align-items: flex-start;
      transition: background .3s;
  }

  .rh-item:last-child {
      border-right: none;
  }

  .rh-item:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  }

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .route-cards {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .route-highlights-row {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }

      .rh-item:nth-child(2) {
          border-right: none;
      }

      .rh-item:nth-child(1),
      .rh-item:nth-child(2) {
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .route-highlights-row {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .rh-item {
          border-right: none;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      }

      .rh-item:last-child {
          border-bottom: none;
      }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .hero-stats {
          gap: 2rem;
      }

      .countdown-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .footer-top {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .footer-bottom {
          flex-direction: column;
          text-align: center;
      }

      body {
          cursor: auto;
      }

      .cursor,
      .cursor-ring {
          display: none;
      }

      .patron-stats {
          gap: 1.5rem;
      }

      .patron-quote {
          font-size: 1.05rem;
      }
  }