Rules & Regulations

Definitions

The Ortler Sky Trails (hereafter Event) is a mountain running event organised by Ortler Sky Trails (hereafter Organization, Organizers, We, Us or Our) in collaboration with the Municipality of Sulden am Ortler, Ferienregion Ortlergebiet & Bergrettung Sulden. The Organization is registered at Torenmolen 12, Leiden, Netherlands.

The Event consists of several Races, each with their own distance and track. Some rules only apply to the duration of the Race instead of the whole Event.

Participants are all persons who have registered for any of the Event activities.

Spectators refer to guests of the Event who do not participate in any activity.

The Event Crew refers to all staff and volunteers working for the Ortler Sky Trails.

Covid-19

Ortler Sky Trails is an international event and both national and international regulations may change according to the evolution of the pandemic. Borders may close, different countermeasures (f.e. obligatory Covid tests, spread start, no refreshments) may be imposed on the Event, or permission for the Event may be retracted by the local authorities, which all can lead to partial or complete cancellation of the Event or changes to the Rules and course of the Event.

In case of cancellation, We will always strive to find the best solution for all parties involved, and as an Event bound by contracts We cannot guarantee partial or complete reimbursement of your registration. We advise all Participants and Spectators to check travel and accommodation options for insurance and refunding policies.

For our 2020 edition, after we sent a questionnaire to our Participants, we offered them the opportunity to transfer their registration to the following edition or get a partial refund. On top of that our Ortler Vertical 2020 has shown that it’s possible to safely organize an event and with Our safety plans we are prepared for different scenarios.

Personal Data

All personal data given to the Organisation will be kept in a database and will only be used for public ranking, communication about the Event and related activities or for sending newsletters if requested by the Participant. Consult our Privacy Statement if you wish to know more about our Privacy Protection.

Conditions of Participation

Participants can only enter the Event if they:

• Completed an appropriate registration fully and truthfully
• Paid the entry fee before the date of the event
• Uploaded a valid medical certificate to their Wedosport profile or present it at the race desk when collecting their race package
• Presented their valid ID corresponding with their registration at the race desk when collecting their race package
• Filled in the medical safety section on the backside of the bib number
• Carry the mandatory equipment

Age Restrictions

• All long distances: 18+
• Ortler Vertical: 16+ solo, 16- accompanied
• Kids Run: 16-

Registration & Timing Service

Registration and timing is done by Wedosport, Via Vittorio Bersezio 2, 10023 Chieri (TO) by order of Ortler Sky Trails.

Registration fees can be found on our website registration page. Handling fees are added by Wedosport according to the means of payment.

Participants are required to provide an active personal email address for official communication.

Registration is bound to the Participant and cannot be transferred to another person.

Cancellation & Refund

Participants who wish to cancel their registration will notify the organisers by sending a message through the provided contact form.

Due to the nature of the Event there will be no refund possible when cancelling registration. We review each case individually to look for a suitable solution like transferring registration to the same distance in the next edition.

Registration is bound to the Participant and cannot be transferred to another person.

Should the race be cancelled or interrupted for atmospheric reasons, or for any other reason beyond our control, the Participant cannot claim a refund or compensation in any form. The tracker deposit paid during registration will then be refunded through the same means of payment used during registration.

Medical Certificate

For safety reasons we require a valid medical certificate less than 1 year old that declares no contraindications to high intensity exercise at high altitude which can be uploaded to your Wedosport account throughout the year.

Participants who decide to present the certificate at the race desk when collecting their bib number take a risk of not being able to participate if the certificate is not valid.

The Participant agrees to take responsibility and not enter the race when any such contraindication occurs before the start of the race.

Participants of a previous edition of the Event less than 3 years ago only need doctor approval without further testing.

Participants of Italian nationality are allowed to use an official medical certificate of fitness for light athletics issued by a recognised sports doctor.

Participants from outside of Italy must present the medical certificate stating fitness to participate in amateur sport as provided on our registration page. As indicated on the certificate, requirements may vary depending on the track distance.

Track Changes

The tracks have been prepared in collaboration with the Sulden Mountain Rescue. Although ultimate care has been applied to provide the most accurate maps and guidance, the Organization has to follow the most recent advice regarding weather and mountain conditions. This can result in a last minute change of track, or complete cancellation of a specific race or the entire Event without any form of refund or compensation to the participants.

All track changes are made with preservation of altimeters, distance and ITRA score to the highest practical extent in mind.

A GPX file of the race track will be provided to the Participants leading up to the Event by email. A last track check will be done in collaboration with the Sulden Mountain Rescue the day before the start of the race. If any changes to the track should occur before or during the Event, a new GPX download will be provided as soon as possible.

Responsibility & Liability

At the moment of Registration each Participant declares to enter the Event at their own risk and to be responsible for their own safety.

Participants are advised to check if their insurance covers medical costs (including helicopter evacuation) and damage to equipment.

The Organization is not liable for loss or damage to personal equipment belonging to the Participants.

The Organization is not liable and does not accept any liability for any damages, by whatever name or nature, suffered by a Participant incurred during the Event, unless the damage is a direct consequence of deliberate intent or gross negligence on the part of the Organizer.

Mandatory Equipment

Participants are required to carry mandatory equipment to ensure their health and safety during the race. The Races are designed to run without the use of alpine equipment.

Equipment checks will be carried out before the start of the Race and may be carried out during the Race by Event Crew. During the Race Event Crew will help the Participant to unpack and repack to avoid time loss. Participants who don’t carry all mandatory equipment can be ordered to abandoning the Race.

Participants cannot exchange equipment with Spectators during the length of the Race.

Program

Our program is indicative, non binding, and subject to change. Participants and guests are required to check the program page before the event to inform themselves of the latest situation.

Participants will be informed of any changes through the email address provided during the registration process, so it is important to provide a correct active email address as required for registration.

Venue Location & Facilities

Participants have the possibility to leave a bag at the Start/Arrival station. The bags will be placed in a separate, guarded room. Do not place valuable items in the bags. The Organization does not take any liability for theft, loss of or damage to bags or their contents.

Track Signage

All tracks are marked with yellow arrows or yellow chalk spray. Reflective tape is added to arrows at the last sections of the race to enhance visibility for finishers in the dark.

Please bear in mind that chalk spray washes off after rainfall intentionally. This makes it ideal from an ecological standpoint, but track signage may be reduced in case of bad weather. Due to environmental restrictions in the Stelvio National Park, we can only use limited physical signage. Running without a GPX-track is therefore strongly discouraged.

Because of potential safety issues, removing or wrongly repositioning race signs by Participants or related Spectators in any way is punishable by law. In addition it can result in immediate disqualification of the related Participant.

Refreshment Posts

Food and drinks provided at each refreshment post must be consumed at location. Participants are required to bring their own cups.

Random equipment checks can be carried out by Event Crew at Refreshment posts. In this case Participants will be asked to remove their backpack at arrival. Event Crew will help the Participant to unpack and repack to avoid time loss.

When leaving a Refreshment Post, Participants must have sufficient liquid to meet the mandatory minimum as stated in the equipment list.

BIB Numbers

Timing is done by means of a disposable chip placed on the bib. Finishers can keep the bib as a nice souvenir of a beautiful day.

Participants are required to fill in the medical safety section on the backside of the bib.

All refreshment posts, time barriers and medical support points are indicated on the height profile on the front of the bib.

Participants arriving after closure of the time barrier will have to discontinue the race and hand over their bib number and GPS tracker to the head of the refreshment post race crew.

Checkpoints & Time Barriers

Participants arriving after closure of the time barrier will have to discontinue the race and hand over their bib number and GPS tracker to the head of the refreshment post race crew.

Time barriers are indicated on the height profile on the front of the bib and can be found on the track pages on our Website.

GPS Tracking

Participants of the SUT, OSM and OGT receive a GPS tracker and tracker instructions when collecting their bib number. This tracker has to be returned to the race desk after finishing or abandoning the race.

The tracker deposit paid during registration will be refunded in the week following the race, or after cancellation through the same means of payment used during registration. Loss or damage of the GPS tracker will be charged to the participant.

With the GPS tracker your progress can be followed online via a link which will be provided before the race.

Correct functioning of your tracker is of paramount importance to your safety. Participants need to make sure it is turned on during the complete Race and is functioning well. Prolonged inactivity during the Race will prompt a warning to the Organizers. In case of problems before the start of the race, please contact the Timing Service Desk, otherwise notify the Race Desk.

Medical Precautions

Participants can only enter the Event if they have fulfilled all of the Conditions of Participation as described in the corresponding rule.

By participating in the event, Participants grant the right to the Organization and its medical staff to provide medical treatment in an emergency.

Participants agree to comply with Event Crew or Medical Staff when ordered to perform a basic check during the race to test the physical and mental fitness to complete the race. Participants who show medical contraindications can be pulled from the race.

The Sulden Mountain Rescue and Race Volunteers will be positioned along the race track’s critical points. Medical aid will be available at fixed locations which will be announced closer to the Event date. All refreshment posts carry a First Aid kit. At the Tennis Hall Medical Staff will be present.

Participants are responsible for their own medical insurance. The Organization is not liable for expenses incurred under any medical treatment offered in an emergency. Evacuation by helicopter in case of emergency will be charged to the Participants so they should make sure this is covered by their insurance.

Safety Precautions

Ortler Sky Trails is one of the highest Alpine trail running events. Running in the mountains is a dance between Eros & Thanatos. We can easily be enchanted by its beauty, but we should always be aware of the risks involved. Even the most experienced athletes can have accidents with lethal consequences. In this section Participants can find an extensive non-exhaustive list of safety precautions and race conditions.

Participants are required to familiarize themselves with the physical difficulty and risks of the race and the forces of nature involved.

Participants can only enter the Event if they have fulfilled all of the Conditions of Participation as described in the corresponding rule.

Abandonment, quitting, termination

Participants who decide to discontinue the Race, have to hand over their bib number and GPS tracker to the head of the refreshment post race crew.

They can be picked up by a shuttle bus at specific places which will be communicated closer to the Event date.

Participants who discontinue the race and return by their own means must inform the Race Desk. The tracking device should not be turned off, but instead be returned to the Race Desk.

Environment

Stelvio National Park is home to an abundance of plant and animal life. We are all guests in this vulnerable region and must abide by strict environmental rules to protect it for future generations.

• Littering by Participants and related Spectators is punishable by law and can lead to disqualification of the related Participant. Waste bins are available at each refreshment post.
• Local flora is very vulnerable to erosion, therefore Participants and Spectators should stay on the official tracks.
• Local fauna and wildlife are protected by law. Participants and Spectators should always keep their distance and avoid confrontations of any kind.
• The Organization does not provide single use plastic cups at any location. Participants are required to use their own reusable cup or bottle at refreshment posts.

Award Ceremony

Will be called to the podium:

• 3 Stelvio Ultra Trail Men
• 3 Stelvio Ultra Trail Women
• 3 Ortler Sky Marathon Man
• 3 Ortler Sky Marathon Women
• 3 Ortler Glacier Trail Men
• 3 Ortler Glacier Trail Women
• 3 Ortler Ronda Classic Men
• 3 Ortler Ronda Classic Women
• 1 Ortler Vertical Men
• 1 Ortler Vertical Woman