42KM – 2.900M+ / SKY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT DESCRIPTION

1.1. RACE

The BUFF® Epic Trail 42K: A 42km footrace with an elevation gain of 2,900 m and an elevation loss of 2,900 m, which starts and finishes in Barruera.

The BUFF® Epic Trail 42K is run almost exclusively on mountain paths, most of which pass through the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park’s peripheral protection zone. The runners are, like any other visitor, subject to the rules of this park. In the National Park’s peripheral protection zone, each runner must ensure compliance with the regulations of the protected natural area, set out in the Master Plan for Use and Management, approved by Decree 39/2003, of 4 February.

ETHICS AND VALUES

The BUFF® Epic Trail Marathon is guided by ethics and other essential values shared by the runners, sponsors, volunteers and organisers. And this commitment is certified by the Mountain Parks seal of approval.

1.2. ECO-RESPONSIBILITY

Do not leave rubbish behind; use the bins available; respect the flora and fauna; do not leave the signposted route and do not take short-cuts. The race organisers will always use reusable or recyclable materials whenever possible and sort waste (batteries, paper, plastic, etc.). The course markers, placed on foot, will be collected the very same day.

The course will be cleaned immediately after the final runner finishes. The use of paper for communication will be kept to a minimum, and electronic media will be used whenever possible.

1.3. SOLIDARITY

The respect for the runners, volunteers, sponsors and public are a primordial part of the BUFF® Epic Trail Vall de Boí.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

1.4. MINIMUM AGE

Registration is open to anyone who turns 18 during the year of the event.

1.5. RUNNER’S DECLARATION

To register for the event, participants must accept the regulations and exempt the organisers from any liability in the event of an accident or personal injury sustained during or after the competition. This declaration must be made when registering or when collecting the race bib.

1.6. INSURANCE

The organisers will have accident insurance covering all participants registered in the event.

1.7. IMAGE RIGHTS

By registering, participants renounce the use of their image rights and authorise the organisers and their sponsors to freely use and publish all photographs or videos taken as part of the event.

1.8. REGISTRATION

The maximum number of participants will be 700.

The registration period will run until 02.07.2021

1.9. REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDS

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

CANCELLATION OF A REGISTRATION

Any cancellation of registration must be made by email to: info@ticketoci.net. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Payment of the registration refund will be made by crediting the card used at the time of registration, according to the following conditions. The organization also makes available to runners the hiring of cancellation insurance.

 REGISTRATION CANCELLATION INSURANCE

The organization offers Cancellation Insurance in which 100% of the registration will be returned to all those runners who have contracted this service and have presented a document proving the seriousness and / or major cause of the withdrawal.

This refund will only be made up to 15 days before the start of the test. After this date, no registration will be refunded.

The purpose of the cancellation insurance contracted is to allow the full cost reimbursement of the number, if a participant requests to cancel their registration exclusively for the following reasons:

• Continued injury that prevents participation in the test.
• An accident, serious illness, serious accident, or death of the runner.
• A serious illness that requires hospitalization, serious accident or the death of your spouse or common-law partner or their ascendants or descendants in the first degree in the 30 days preceding the event or during the event.
• A pregnancy of the registered runner or the birth of a baby in the 15 days before or after the race.
• Having suffered Covid-19 30 days prior to the event and preventing them from attending the event.
• Being confined due to Covid-19 by government order at the time of the event or 15 days before.
• Summons as a witness or jury before a criminal or civil court.
• Summons as a member of a polling station.
• The presentation to official opposition exams.
• Serious damages caused by fire, explosion, theft or by force of nature, in his main residence or in his professional premises if the insured carries out economic activity there and his presence is imperatively necessary.
• Due to the insured’s job dismissal.

In cancellations related to health, it will be necessary to provide a medical certificate signed and stamped by the doctor confirming the contraindication to participate in the race or any other type of official documentation. For any of the other causes of cancellation, they must be duly justified by official documentation proving the attendance.

The cancellation of a registration or non-participation in the race in which it is registered does not allow to benefit from a registration priority in subsequent years.

2020 registrations

Those runners registered in the 2020 edition may also process the cancellation insurance, to be covered with the same conditions. They will be able to process the contract until 01/31/2021.

The registrations corresponding to the transfer of the 2020 registration, will be subject to the conditions of cancellation and cancellation of the registration of 2021 as well as the conditions in case of cancellation due to the pandemic.

CANCELLATION INSURANCE PRICE:

• 68KM 10 €
• 42KM 10 €
• 26KM 5 €
• 12KM 5 €
• KV 5 €

The cancellation guarantee must be contracted at the same time of registration.

Registration cost:

Prices include VAT (21%). Registration fees include all the services described in these regulations.

 CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OR EVENT DUE TO PANDEMIC

In case of total cancellation or postponement of the event by government order due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the following conditions will apply (to be chosen by each participant):

• Transfer of registration to the 2022 edition.
• Refund of 75% of the total registration to those who do not have cancellation insurance contracted and 100% to those who do have cancellation insurance contracted.
• The amount paid for the insurance will not be reimbursed in any case.
• In case of postponement of the test, participants who do not have cancellation insurance may transfer their registration to a partner, but they will not be able to recover the registration fee if they do not wish / can participate in the new alternative dates.

RACE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.10. CUT-OFF TIMES

The BUFF® Epic Trail Marathon is a top-level event that should only be run by trail runners in peak physical condition. It is not a walk; the cut-off times will be strictly enforced.

There are various cut-off times. The race organisers may modify these times at any time. Any runners who wish to continue the route, despite exceeding the cut-off times, will no longer be considered part of the race and will run at their own liability, after returning the race bib and chip to the organisers.

1.11. REFRESHMENT STATIONS

The route includes various kinds of refreshment stations:

• Liquids
• Solids/light (drinks, sweet snacks, savoury snacks)

1.12. RACE BIBS

Runners must show a photo ID to collect their race bibs. Under no circumstances may the race bibs be exchanged with a third person. Under no circumstances will the race bibs or gifts be sent to the runners’ homes if they have not taken part in the race.

Race bibs may not be manipulated or cut, and must be visible for the duration of the race.

1.13. CHECKPOINTS

The organisers will not disclose the number or location of the checkpoints. Several random equipment checks will be performed during the race.

1.14. TIMEKEEPING

Runners are required to pass through all checkpoints set up for that purpose, including at the start and finish lines.

If the event is stopped or suspended at any point along the course, the ranking will be determined by the order and time of arrival to such point or, failing this, at the last checkpoint passed.

1.15. REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

By default, all runners, without exception, must have the following items in order to participate in the BUFF® Epic Trail Marathon.

Required equipment:

• Trail running shoes
• Windbreaker with hood

Cup for liquid refreshments: for environmental reasons, cups will not be provided at the refreshment stations for fluid replacement.

• Hat or tubular: which covers the entire head.
• Technical t-shirt: Cotton is not permitted.
• Recommended equipment:
• Mobile telephone
• Gloves
• Whistle
• Poles
• Food reserves: gels, bars, fruit…
• Sun cream
• Anti-chafing cream
• Sunglasses / Tights

The race organisers will announce during the pre-race briefing if any required equipment will become optional due to weather conditions.

1.16. ASSISTANCE

Personal assistance is only permitted at refreshment stations. Outside these specific zones, racers are forbidden from being accompanied by or receiving refreshments from anyone not registered in the race.

1.17. VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL

Except in the case of injury, runners may only withdraw from the race at a checkpoint. If this point is not accessible by vehicle, the runner must make his or her own way to the nearest evacuation point. Racers may not leave the marked course without informing the organisers and being duly authorised to do so. Participants are required to check in at any timekeeping checkpoints.

1.18. MANDATORY WITHDRAWAL

The organisers may temporarily hold runners or require them to withdraw from the race if their condition is deemed dangerous to their personal integrity or safety.

1.19. WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather or force majeure, the organisers reserve the right to suspend, neutralise or modify the cut-off times and/or course and refreshment stations. In this case, the registration fees will not be returned.

1.20. PENALTIES OR DISQUALIFICATION

The race stewards are responsible for enforcing the FEDME and international ISF regulations and are authorised to impose the established penalties or disqualifications.

1.21. APPEALS

Appeals may be lodged with the race jury.

CATEGORIES AND PRIZES

1.22. CATEGORIES AND AWARDS

• Men’s and Women’s General: 18 and older
• Men’s and Women’s Seniors: 40 and older

The age that will be taken into account for the seniors’ category is the age of the participant on 31 December of the year of the race.

The trophies must be collected with the race bib, at the place and during the times indicated by the organisers. Under no circumstances will they be sent to the runner’s home.

1.23. FINISHERS

All runners who complete the race will receive the corresponding gift.