Info Trail
Here below you'll find the main points of the Rules & Regulations. We however recommend you to download and read the complete document.
1. Entry conditions
Participation
The Trail race 2023 is an individual event.
Minimum age
The persons fulfilling the following conditions can enter the competition:
- « ACTIVE » : Birth year 2008 or before ;
- « MOUNTAIN » : Birth year 2005 or before ;
- « SKY » : Birth year 2005 or before;
- « EXTREME » : Birth year 2005 or before;
- « VERTICAL » : Birth year 2010 or before.
Juniors:
- For the « ACTIVE » and « VERTINIGHT » races.
Birth year between 2003 - 2008, respectively 2010.
Exemptions
The organisers keep the right to grant exemptions.
Parental authorisation
- A written parental authorisation will be required for under-18 competitors.The form can be downloaded on the website and must be filled, signed and presented to collect the bib.
Special Conditions for the « EXTREME » Race
The new « EXTREME » race of the Matterhorn Ultraks is a demanding course that requires mountain and altitude experience. Therefore, at registration, questions will be asked about the experience of the person in similar skyrunning /trailrunning races, in mountain and with Via Ferrata.
Organiser reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse the registration of a person that is consider as not having the sufficient aptitudes and/or experience to face such course. Organiser's decision is final.
In such case, the persons that are refused registration will be proposed a guaranteed start in any other race of the Matterhorn Ultraks at the rate applicable when they registered to the « EXTREME » race.
Fee difference, or if the person decides not to enter any race the whole amount, shall be reimbursed by the organiser.
2. Categories
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« ACTIVE » |
« MOUNTAIN » |
« SKY » |
« EXTREME » |
« VERTINIGHT » |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Men I |
1994 -2002 |
1994 -2005 |
1994 -2005 |
1994 -2005 |
1994 -2002 |
|
Men M30 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
|
Men M40 |
1974 - 1983 |
1974 - 1983 |
1974 - 1983 |
1974 - 1983 |
1974 - 1983 |
|
Men M50 |
1964 - 1973 |
1964 - 1973 |
1964 - 1973 |
1973 or before |
1964 - 1973 |
|
Men M60+ |
1963 or before |
1963 or before |
1963 or before |
1963 or before |
|
|
Women I |
1994 -2002 |
1994 -2005 |
1994 -2005 |
1994 -2005 |
1994 -2002 |
|
Women W30 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
1984 - 1993 |
|
Women W40 |
1974 - 1983 |
1974 - 1983 |
1974 - 1983 |
1983 or before |
1974 - 1983 |
|
Women W50 |
1964 -1973 |
1973 or before |
1973 or before |
1973 or before |
|
| Women W60+ | 1963 or before | ||||
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Juniors Boys |
2003 - 2008 |
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2003 - 2010 |
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Juniors Girls |
2003 - 2008 |
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|
2003 - 2010 |
3. Equipment
Equipment
- The Race Committee does not impose any compulsory equipment except for the « EXTREME » race.
- Each competitor is responsible to evaluate what he/she must take along. It is however recommended to check the weather forecast in order to adjust the equipment accordingly. It is also recommended to take a long sleeve jacket and a survival blanket.
- A weather bulletin will be published the evening before the race.
- For the « EXTREME » race, an emergency blanket and micro spikes are required. Furthermore, the rules and regulations of Skyrunner World Series apply.
- For the « EXTREME », a headlamp is compulsory
- Reminder: No more cups at aid stations, so please have your own.
Poles
Poles are accepted on all courses.
