Art. 1 ORGANIZATION AND KEY INFORMATION
The sports association Comano Mountain Runners organizes the fourth edition of the Comano Ursus Extreme Trail (CUET) on Saturday 30 May 2020, This is a semi-self-sufficiency trail running race on the mountains of the Giudicarie Valleys, between Lake Garda and the Brenta Dolomites. This area was recently recognized as a "UNESCO Biosphere Ledrensi and Giudicarie Alps ". The route runs through mountain meadows and on mountains ridges paths, including exposed and equipped stretches. There are two different distances:
- CUET 64 km with 4800+ mt elvation gain and starting point at “Passo del Durone” at 6 AM
- CUET 24 km with 2400+ elegation gain and starting point at “Passo del Durone”at 9 AM.
Art.2 - ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION
Registration and participation in the "CUET" entails the acceptance of all the articles of this regulation without any reservation. By registering, each competitor commits to respect this regulation and frees the organizers from any civil or criminal liability for any possible accident or damage to persons or things caused by the competitor himself/herself during the event. The "CUET" will take place in accordance with this regulation: any change to this regulation will be published on the website www.comanomountainrunners.it. For what is not specified in this regulation specifically, the rules of the FISKY regulation apply. Participants are strongly advised to have valid individual insurance to cover search and rescue costs in Italy. For competitors who are members of the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) it is possible to register for an insurance covering search and rescue costs, which is valid all over the world. For more information please visit: https://itra.run/page/353/Insurance.html. If necessary, the competitor will be responsible for presenting his / her personal dossier to the insurance company within the established time frame.
Art. 3 - ITRAI SCORE
The two trails are certified by ITRA and qualified by UTMB qualifying races:
- CUET 64 km: 3 ITRACUET points
- CUET 28 Km: 1 ITRA points
Art. 4 - PARTICIPATION
The race is open to all people, men and women, who are 18 years old or older on the date of the race and hold a valid medical fitness certificate (for athletics or trail running). Competitors who are serving a period of ineligibility for the use of banned athletic performance-enhancing drugs will not be accepted. Participation requires experience with mountain trail running, the absence of vertigo, excellent training, capacity to manage intense physical efforts and potentially unexpected meteorological events, and technical clothing appropriate for mountain environments (see Art.8 - compulsory equipment). MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE FOR FOREIGNERS Foreign competitors need to present the compulsory medical fitness certificate form downloadable form from the Wedosport website at the time of registration, filled in all its parts.
Art. 5 - REGISTRATION AND RACE PACKAGE
Registration will open on 12th January 2020 and will close on 22nd May 2020 at 12 pm or upon reaching the maximum number of competitors. Competitors will be able to register through the Wedosport website. In case the registered competitor will not provide the required documents when collecting the bib, the bib itself will not be delivered and the competitor will not be able to participate in the race. In this case, the competitor will not have the right to ask for a refund of the registration fee. Registrations will not be accepted on the same day of the race. The maximum number of competitors is 120 competitors for the long distance, 180 for the short distance. A waiting list will be created upon reaching the maximum number of competitors. Any increase or decrease in the maximum number of competitors is at the sole discretion of the organization. For insurance purposes, it is mandatory for any competitor to hold a valid FISKY card. Competitors who do not hold a FISKY card can request a daily membership card at the cost of € 5.00 (not included in the participation fee). The cost for changing the bib is € 5.00. The race package (which includes technical gadgets and local food products) will be delivered at the bib collection point. The bib and race package will be delivered at the mountain hut “Passo del Durone”, near the starting point of the race on Friday, 29th May from 5 pm to 7 pm and on Saturday 30th May from 4.30 AM to 5.30 AM (for the CUET 64), and from 7 AM to 8.30 AM (for the CUET 24). In order to collect the race bib, competitors will have to show a valid ID card.
Art. 6 - REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fees are as follows:
CUET 64 km: € 40.00 (from 12th January 2020 till 29 February 2020), € 50.00 (from 1st March 2020 till 30th April 2020), € 60.00 (from 1st May 2020 till 22nd May 2020);
CUET 28 km: € 25.00 (from 12th January 2020 till 29 February 2020), € 30.00 (from 1st March 2020 till 30th April 2020), € 35.00 00 (from 1st May 2020 till 22nd May 2020).
The registration fee includes all the services described in this regulation: bib, showers upon finishing the race, meal voucher, race package, finisher prize, insurance, assistance during the race, health care, supplies during the race, shuttle bus ( if necessary). The members of the sport association Comano Mountain Runners will be priced with an additional gadget.
Art. 7 - REIMBURSEMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES
In case of complete cancellation of the race due to force majeure, the Comano Mountain Runners reserves the right to reimburse a percentage equal to 50% of the paid registration fee to the registered participants who apply for reimbursement. In case of interruption of the race due to force majeure (e.g. natural disasters), the participation fee will not be refunded. This is because the Comano Mountain Runners will have to cover several expenses before the day of the race, which cannot be recovered in case of cancellation or interruption of the event. If the registered competitor cannot participate in the race for personal reasons, he/she will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee, only if the cancellation is notified before 15th May 2020 (one week from the closing of the registrations). All refunds will be paid within 60 days from the date of the event.
Art. 8 - MANDATORY AND RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
The Comano Mountain Runners organizing team will reserve the right to check if competitors are equipped with the mandatory equipment at any point during the race.
COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT CUET 64 km: Bottles or other containers with at least 1 litre of water, food, whistle, adhesive elastic bandage suitable for making a bandage, survival heat sheet, cell phone (add the CUET's emergency number that is also written on the bib, do not hide the number and do not forget to start the race with a fully charged phone), waterproof jacket suitable to withstand potentially bad weather conditions, front light with spare batteries, adequate footwear. RECOMMENDED MATERIAL: Long-sleeved shirt, glass (glasses are not provided at the refreshment points), long trousers covering at least the knee, cap or buff, gloves and removable sleeves, running poles.
COMPULSORY MATERIAL CUET 28 km: Bottles or other containers with at least 1 litre of water, food, whistle, adhesive elastic bandage suitable for making a bandage, survival heat sheet, cell phone (add the CUET's emergency number that is also written on the bib, do not hide the number and do not forget to start the race with a fully charged phone), waterproof jacket suitable to withstand potentially bad weather conditions, adequate footwear. RECOMMENDED MATERIAL: Long-sleeved shirt, glass (glasses are not provided at the refreshment points), long trousers covering at least the knee, cap or buff, gloves and removable sleeves, running poles. The mandatory equipment can be worn or kept inside the race backpack. The mandatory equipment will be checked when the bib is collected. The race bib will not be delivered to those who cannot show to the staff that they have all the mandatory equipment with them. There will also be surprise checks along the route. If there will still be snow covering the trail during the first half of the route (Val Marcia ridges), it will be possible to change shoes at the refreshment point of the Ballino pass. The bag with the change (shoes ONLY) must be left with the organizing team on the morning of the race. The bag will be returned at the end of the race. The Comano Mountain Runners reserves the right to make changes to the mandatory equipment in case of particular weather conditions (these changes will be communicated on the news section of the website).
Art. 9 - BIBS
The bib must be entirely visible during the entire course of the race. It must therefore always be positioned on top of all clothes. Each competitor must ensure that he/she has been properly registered at all the check points and upon arrival. Time checks, both electronic and manual, are indispensable since the comparison between two successive checks allows the organizing team to make sure that there are no missing competitors. In case a competitor fails to be registered at a check-point, the search and rescue service will be promptly activated. Any expenses incurred for the activation of such service will be charged to the competitor himself/herself. The bib is the indispensable also to access the shuttles, the refreshment areas and the showers.
Art. 10 - SAFETY AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Emergency call stations will be established by all refreshment points and by other significant points identified by the organizing team. Ambulances, mountain rescue operators and doctors will be present in the area of the race. First aid posts will provide assistance to all competitors in danger. In case a competitor get lost or decides to withdrawal from the race, he/she must call the CUET’s emergency number and communicate his/her bib number (so the organizing team can activate the search and rescue service and have updated information on the situation of all competitors). The organizing team is authorized to evacuate with all their means the competitors who are judged to be in danger. In case of need, for reasons that are in the interest of the rescued person, and only and exclusively when authorized by the organizing team, the official search and rescue service will be activated. This will guide the search and rescue operation and will activate all the appropriate means, including the helicopter, when necessary. Any costs arising from the use of these exceptional vehicles will be borne by the rescued competitor according to current regulations. A runner who appeals to a doctor or rescuer actually submits to his/her authority and will respect his/her instructions and decisions.
Art. 11 - CHECK POINTS AND REFRESHMENT POINTS
The competitor’s time check will be carried out at first aid and refreshment points along the route. Only competitors with bib numbers have access to refreshment points. The route map showing the first aid and refreshment points will be published on the website. The planned refreshment points are:
CUET 60 km: Malga Stabio km 3.5 (liquid and solid refreshment) - Bochet de la Meda km 8.5 (liquid refreshment) - Malga Nardis km 14.5 (liquid and solid refreshment + check point) - Passo Ballino km 20.5 (liquid and solid refreshment) - Casina ASUC Val Lomasona km 30 (liquid and solid refreshment + check point) - Localitá Granzoline km 38.5 (liquid and solid refreshment + check point) - Comano country km 47.5 (liquid and solid refreshment + check point) - Vergonzo km 54 (liquid and solid refreshment + check point) - Passo Durone km 60 (finish line).
CUET 28 km: Malga Stabio 3.5 km (liquid and solid refreshment) - Bochet de la Meda 8.5 km (liquid refreshment) - Malga Nardis 14.5 km (liquid and solid refreshment + bib punching) - Localitá Livez 20.5 km (liquid and solid refreshment) - Passo Durone km 28 (finish line).
Art. 12 - TIME BARRIERS CUET 60 km:
The maximum authorized time to complete the whole route is 17 hours. Time barrier at Passo del Ballino (km 20.5): 12 PM; time barrier at Casina ASUC Val Lomasona (km 30): 2.30 pm; time barrier at Comano village (km 47.5): 6.30 PM. CUET 28 km: Time barriers are not established for this race.
Art. 13 - WITHDRAWAL AND RETURN
In case of withdrawal from, the competitor is obliged to reach the nearest checkpoint as soon as possible in order to communicate his/her withdrawal or to call the CUET’s emergency number (written on the bib). A shuttle service will be available at specific points indicated on the route map to return to the finish line for competitors withdrawing from the race and for those exceeding the time barriers. The service will operate regularly and accordingly to the number of vehicles available. In case the competitor fails in communicating his/her withdrawal and the search and rescue service will be activated, any expenses will be charged to the competitor himself/herself.
Art. 14 - PENALTIES AND DISQUALIFICATIONS
All competitors found without the mandatory equipment will be immediately disqualified, without any possibility of appeal on this sanction. The organizing team can decide the disqualification of a competitor in the event of a serious violation of this regulation, in particular: exchange of bib, failure to pass a checkpoint, failure to show the mandatory equipment, use of vehicles, departure from a checkpoint beyond the time barrier, failure to assist other competitors, use of personal assistance outside the official check points, abandonment of own equipment along the route, failure to respect the prohibition to be accompanied along the trail, abandonment of waste on the trail, insults, rudeness or threats against members of the organizing team, the volunteers or other competitors. Moreover, the organizing team highlights the importance of respecting oneself: no deception, neither before nor during the race; respecting other competitors: providing assistance if the need it; respecting the organizing team members and the volunteers; and respecting the environment.
Art. 15 - CHANGES TO THE RACE ROUTE OR TO THE TIME BARRIERS - CANCELLATION OF THE RACE
The organizing team reserves the right to change the route or location of the first aid and refreshment points at any time. In case of adverse weather conditions jeopardizing the safety of the competitors (e.g. dense fog, heavy thunderstorms, natural hazards), the start of the race can be postponed or cancelled, or the route can be modified or shortened, or the race can be stopped at any point. In the event of a race interruption, the times measured electronically via chip at the last checkpoints (Malga Nardis or Localitá Grenzoline) will be considered.
Art. 16 - ROUTE AND ROUTE MAP
The "CUET" route is classified as EE+: "itinerary for expert hikers. Route that requires the ability to move on particular terrains, tracks or impervious or treacherous trails (slopes with rocky or detrital outcrops), with exposed stretches and/or equipped with fixed ropes". Competitors must strictly follow the signposted route, avoiding taking shortcuts or cutting sections of the trail. Competitors who will not follow the official route will be disqualified from the race. Besides, competitors assume full responsibility for any risk and danger faced while deviating from the official route. It is recommended to download the GPX route track from the website.
Art. 17 - INSURANCE
The organizing team will subscribee a civil liability insurance for the entire duration of the race. FISKY insurance coverage will also be provided as per federal legislation (point 5).
Art. 18 - RANKINGS AND AWARDS
The top five men and women of each race will be awarded. The rankings will be compiled by Wedosport timekeeping. Each appeal must be submitted to the organizing team by paying € 80.00 which will be returned in case the athlete is right.
Art. 19 - RIGHT OF PERSONAL PORTRAYAL
Each competitor expressly renounces, during the race, to make use of the rights of personal portrayal as well as renouncing any appeal against the organizing team and its authorized partners, for the use of images portraying the competitor. For what is not explicitly stated in this regulation, the federal regulations FISKY will be followed: http: www.skyrunningitalia.it.
