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REGULATIONS
1. ORGANIZATION AND PATHWAY
The Amateur Sports Association Baltea Runner, under the patronage of the Gran Paradiso National Park, the Orco and Soana Valleys Mountain Community, in collaboration with the Gran Paradiso Canavese Alpine Guides Association, the XIIth Canavesana delegation of the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps, organizes the ninth edition of the mountain running race called "ROYAL ULTRA SKYMARATHON" and the sixth edition of the race called "ROC SKY RACE".
The races will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2023, starting from Lake Teleccio (1917 m) and finishing at Ceresole Reale – Rifugio Massimo Mila (1583 m). The start is scheduled for 6:30 am.
Path:
- Royal Ultra Sky Marathon: 55 Km – 4141 m D+ - highest point 3002 m
- Roc Sky Race: 31 Km – 2000 m D+ - highest point 3002 m
The races will take place on mountain trails with challenging uphill and downhill sections, crossing snowy stretches, exposed ledges, steep pastures, and scree slopes. Therefore, excellent physical preparation, experience in tackling even demanding trails, and utmost caution are required.
The routes take place entirely within the protected area of the Gran Paradiso National Park. The organization, trusting in the ecological, environmental, and naturalistic sensitivity of the participating athletes, relies on their cooperation and invites them to maintain appropriate behavior.
All routes will be marked with red colored flags (where not damaged by weather events), white/red ribbons, and red R paint marks. Additional signs may be provided on the day of the race.
2. PARTICIPATION
All athletes who have reached the age of 18 and possess a medical certificate of fitness for competitive sports of type B1 (i.e. athletics, endurance, and related disciplines) may participate in the competitions. Foreign athletes must certify their fitness for sports activities using the form available for download here.
3. REGISTRATIONS
The registration fees will be as follows:
Registration fee from February 15 to April 30
- Royal Ultra Sky Marathon: 70€
- Roc Sky Race: 50€
Registration fee from May 1 to June 30
- Royal Ultra Sky Marathon: 85€
- Roc Sky Race: 65€
All participants, except those registered with Fisky, will be required to obtain a daily Fisky membership to be paid at the time of registration (€ 5.00).
If a participant is unable to take part in the competition, the participation fee will not be refunded, nor will it be possible to use the registration for the following year.
For organizational reasons, a maximum limit of 400 total participants will be set for registrations to the two races.
4. CANCELLATION OR CHANGES
The Race Director, at their discretion, may change and/or modify the race at any time (e.g.: route, starting procedure, course length, finish point, etc.), as well as suspend the competition at any time, in order to safeguard the safety of the athletes. In case of cancellation of the competition, the registration fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
In the event that athletes, excluded or disqualified, or in the case of suspended or interrupted races, nevertheless decide to continue the race, the Association and the organization hereby disclaim any responsibility for facts or events that may occur thereafter.
5. RULES
Even if not explicitly stated, the regulations apply in relation to the rules established by the ISF (International Skyrunning Federation) www.skyrunning.com.
6. PARTICIPANT'S DUTIES
All competitors are required to:
- wear the bib number visibly throughout the entire race;
- be equipped for the entire duration of the competition with: shoes in good condition with non-slip soles (Trail running recommended), survival blanket, waterproof jacket with hood suitable for bad weather conditions in the mountains, ¾ tights or above-the-knee tights worn with leg warmers, gloves, mobile phone (enter the organization’s emergency number, do not hide the number and do not forget to start with a charged battery), whistle, minimum half-liter water reserve.
- comply with safety regulations and the instructions of the various staff along the routes, under penalty of disqualification.
- follow the regularly marked route;
- hand over the bib number to the gate manager if stopped at the time limit gates;
- inform the organization and hand over the bib number to the course marshals in case of withdrawal;
- throw all waste into the appropriate containers at the refreshment points. Anyone caught throwing waste along the route will be disqualified.
The organization will communicate any changes to the mandatory clothing based on weather and snow conditions, including the use of additional protective equipment or not.
Highly recommended: warm clothing (essential in case of expected cold weather), hat or bandana.
The competitor who wishes to use poles must carry them for the entire duration of the race. The poles must be retractable/foldable or transportable over the shoulder.
Each bib is handed individually to each participant upon presentation of a photo ID. Each runner will be given a bib to be worn always visible on the chest or abdomen. The chip is delivered together with the bib. Before the start, each runner must obligatorily pass through the entrance gates to the closed starting area to be registered.
Fixed checkpoints will be established where passing through is mandatory, under penalty of disqualification. These checks will be strict and the decision of the course judges is final.
7. MAXIMUM TIME/GATES
The following time gates will be established:
Royal Ultra Sky Marathon:
- Colle dei Becchi: 8:30 am (2 h from the start),
- Alpe Foges: 11:00 am (4 h 30 min from the start) those who do not pass the checkpoint can continue on the Roc Sky Race route and will be included in the relevant ranking
- Lago Serru: 3:30 pm (9 h from the start)
- Rifugio Jervis: 6:00 pm (11 h 30 min from the start)
- Total maximum time: 13 h and 30 min (finish by 8:00 pm)
Competitors who pass through the Alpe Foges checkpoint after 10:30 am (4 hours from the start) can choose to switch to the Roc Sky Race. The competitor must communicate this decision to the staff present at the checkpoint; otherwise, they will not be included in the Roc Sky Race ranking.
Roc Sky race:
- Colle dei Becchi: 8:30 am (2 h from the start)
- Alpe Foges: 1:00 pm (6 h 30 min from the start)
- Total maximum time: 10 h and 30 min (arrival by 5:00 pm)
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to establish additional time gates should certain conditions arise that could compromise the safety of the participants.
Medical and/or paramedical staff will be present along the routes for assistance and rescue; if any of them deems the athlete no longer able to continue the race, the athlete must withdraw and hand in their bib. If the athlete decides to continue the race anyway, they will not be included in the respective ranking, and the organization hereby declines all responsibility for any facts or events that may occur thereafter.
8. ASSISTANCE
Assistance during the race will be provided by volunteers appointed by the organization, the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps, and the Park Rangers of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
. Athletes eliminated due to lateness may choose to return on their own or wait until the end of the races and be accompanied down by the organization (call the emergency numbers for recovery).
In case of withdrawal from the race, the athlete must inform the nearest checkpoint and return their bib.
On the day of the race, July 30, 2022, the meeting is scheduled at 5:30 a.m. at Lake Teleccio.
9. AWARDS
For the Royal Ultra Sky Marathon, the top 10 overall men and the top 10 overall women will be awarded cash prizes as per the table:
Position
Men
Women
1
€ 2,000
€ 2,000
2
€ 1,000
€ 1,000
3
€ 600
€ 600
4
€ 400
€ 400
5
€ 300
€ 300
6
€ 200
€ 200
7
€ 150
€ 150
8
€ 150
€ 150
9
€ 100
€ 100
10
€ 100
€ 100
In the event that, due to adverse weather conditions or causes that may put the safety of the athletes at risk, the organization is forced to hold the event on an alternative and therefore shorter course, the prize money will be halved.
Furthermore, a prize of €500 is awarded to the top male and female finishers in the following categories, and a prize in kind for the second and third place finishers:
- O40 (from 40 to 47 years old – born from 1983 to 1976)
- O48 (from 48 to 55 years old – born from 1975 to 1968)
- O56 (56 and over – born in 1967 and earlier)
For the Rok Skyrace, the top 10 overall men and the top 10 overall women will be awarded with prizes in kind.
The award ceremony will be held at the finish line at Rifugio Massimo Mila in Ceresole Reale at 6:00 pm.
10. COMPLAINTS
Complaints must be made in writing, marked with the name of the complainant and the bib number, at the finish line or immediately after the publication of the provisional results. A deposit of €50 will be required, which will be refunded if the complaint is accepted. Complaints may no longer be made after one hour from the publication of the provisional results. The decision is final by majority decision of the jury. In case of dispute, the decision of the ISF representative according to ISF rules applies.
11. PRIVACY STATEMENT
By registering for the event, participants declare that they accept that images, photos and/or videos may be used to publicize the event and/or the area for related purposes, and that their personal data will be entered into the Organizer's archives. This data will be stored and kept strictly confidential by the organizing committee and will be used for purposes related to the conduct of the event, in accordance with Law No. 675/96 of 31.12.1996, art. 13. At any time it is possible to correct or delete this data.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATIONS
Participation in the “ROYAL ULTRA SKYMARATHON” and the "ROC SKY RACE" implies full and unconditional acceptance of these rules by the registered competitors. The race will take place in accordance with these rules, any modifications, and the notices that will be published on the website.
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