Lavaredo 10K

Art. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

In collaboration with Camelbag Ssdrl and the Municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Ironman Italy Srl, has organised the 1st edition of the “Lavaredo 10K”, a mountain trail running race in autonomy which is 10 km long with an elevation gain of 200 metres, starting on 21 June 2023 from the football pitch in Fiames, Cortina d’Ampezzo. The maximum time for the race is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The path unwinds in an alpine environment along Dolomite trails which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Art. 2 REGISTRATION

Registration begins on Thursday 1 December at 1 pm CET.
There are 400 race bibs.
The following will not be permitted to register:
• athletes disqualified for using doping substances
• athletes blacklisted by La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB

a) Registration fees and payment method

The registration fee is 25.00 euro (+ Active commission), payable by credit card, and includes:
• race bib
• race pack
• refreshment at the finish line

b) Pulling out of the race

Registration fees will not be refunded if an athlete cannot participate in the race.
Should the race be annulled for reasons beyond the control of the Organizers up to 15 days before the event, the Organizers will refund 50% of the registration fee paid.
This percentage is made necessary by the various expenses that the Organizers will have already incurred that cannot be recuperated. Should the race be interrupted or annulled due to weather conditions, or for any other reason beyond the control of the Organizers, no refund of the registration fee will be made.

The following is not possible:
• postponing registration to the following year
• switching from one race to another
• race bib number exchange or use by anyone other than registered athletes.
Athletes caught with race bibs belonging to other athletes, even after the race, will be disqualified and put on the blacklist.

Art. 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

NON-ITALIAN ATHLETES

Non-Italian athletes must fill in the certificate which can be downloaded here >>, have it signed and stamped by a doctor and upload it to their personal profile at https://myevents.active.com by 15 May 2023.
This certificate must be valid on 21/06/2023.
Failure to do so by this date will lead to the annulment of registration without refund.

ITALIAN ATHLETES

Italian athletes must upload a copy of a valid competitive sports medical certificate to their personal profile at https://myevents.active.com by 15 May 2023. This certificate must be valid on 21/06/2023. Failure to do so by this date will lead to the annulment of registration without refund.
Medical certificates accepted are those that show fitness for competitive sports: athletics.

ITALIAN ATHLETES RESIDENT ABROAD

Italian athletes resident abroad who are unable to come to Italy to obtain a medical certificate for competitive sports must upload a copy of the medical certificate which can be requested with the contacts form >>, documenting that the athlete has undergone the same medical examinations provided for by Italian legislation, to their personal profile at https://myevents.active.com by 15 May 2022.
This certificate must be valid on 21/06/2023.
Failure to upload the certificate by this date will lead to the annulment of registration without refund.

Art. 4 COLLECTION OF THE RACE BIB NUMBER AND RACE PACK

Race number and race pack distribution shall take place at the Fiames Sports Centre from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday 21 June 2023. To collect race bib numbers, athletes must present a valid identity document and exhibit all the mandatory equipment.

Art. 5 SHUTTLE SERVICE

Registered athletes can reach the starting point with their own transport or with the shuttle service which can be booked when registering, indicating the preferred time.
• Pre-race shuttle: buses leave at 8 pm on Wednesday 21 June (1st time) and 8:30 pm (2nd time) from the bus station in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Via G. Marconi 5. After 15 minutes it should arrive in Fiames.
• Post-race shuttle: buses leave Fiames on Wednesday 21 June from 11 pm to 12 midnight.
The cost of a return shuttle trip is 10.00 euro.
Booking and payment must be done when registering for the race. Access to the shuttle is exclusively guaranteed to athletes with the special symbol printed on the race bib following successful booking of the shuttle.

Art. 6 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Athletes must have the following equipment with them for the entire duration of the race: • headlamp
• race bib number visible
• cell phone switched on with emergency numbers stored

Race participants are advised to bring the following equipment with them:
• long-sleeved sweatshirt
• water reserve of at least ½ litre (there are no refreshment points along the route)
• emergency thermal blanket (min. 2.00 m x 1.40)
Trekking poles are permitted.

Art. 7 MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS AND CUT OFF TIMES; WITHDRAWING FROM THE RACE

The maximum time allowed to reach the finish line is 1 hour and 45 minutes (by 11:45 pm on Wednesday 21 June).
A “pick up” service will follow the last runner. There are no time limit/cut off points.
Any participant who drops out of the race should immediately inform the race Organizers by text message to the number indicated on the bib number and make their own way back to finish point.

Art. 8 REFRESHMENT STATIONS

Athletes are required to run in autonomy so there are no refreshment stations along the route, only at the finishing point.

Art. 9 ASSISTANCE DURING THE RACE

Assistance to athletes by family or team members is not permitted. Pacing and muling are not allowed on any stretch of the race route

Art. 10 CHANGING ROOMS AND SHOWERS

A changing room with showers is available at the Fiames Sports Centre from 9pm to 12 midnight on Wednesday 21 June.

Art. 11 START OF THE RACE

Athletes must be at the starting area in Fiames by 9:45 pm on Wednesday 21 June. The race begins at 10 pm.

Art. 12 RACE ROUTE

The Lavaredo 10 km race route unwinds along bicycle lanes and dirt roads with brief stretches of asphalt. The route of the Lavaredo 10K 2023 is as follows: Fiames Sports Centre, bicycle lane in the direction to Dobbiaco, S. Uberto, Forra del Felizon, Fiames Sports Centre, for a total of about 10 km and 200 metres of elevation gain. Race kilometres are not marked.
Athletes should strictly adhere to the marked race route and avoid taking shortcuts or cutting out sections of the route.
Any departures from the official route will lead to disqualification and shall be at the sole risk of athletes.

Art. 13 INSURANCE

The Organizers underwrite a liability insurance policy for the entire period of the event, but participants are strongly advised to take out valid individual insurance to cover search and rescue costs in Italy.

Art. 14 SAFETY AND CHECK POINTS

The Organizers, in constant contact with Race HQ, will be positioned along the race route. An ambulance with paramedics shall be positioned at the start/finish point. A check point shall be set up along the route to monitor athletes as they pass.

Art. 15 ENVIRONMENT

The race takes place in a protected natural park area with a natural eco system. Participants are therefore required to fully respect the environment, by not leaving rubbish, picking flowers or disturbing the wildlife. Anyone found leaving rubbish along the route shall be disqualified from the race and incur the penalties laid down by municipal regulations.
It is obligatory to follow the signposted paths avoiding short cuts that can damage the surrounding environment.

Art. 16 WEATHER

In case of adverse weather conditions (dense fog, snow or thunderstorms), the Organizers reserve the right to make last-minute changes, even during the race, to the route in order to eliminate potential hazards or conditions that could cause hardship for participants. The staff shall inform the participants of any changes. The Organizers also reserve the right to suspend or cancel the race if the weather conditions are such that they put athletes, staff or medical teams at risk.

Art. 17 DISQUALIFICATION, PENALTIES AND APPEALS

The following infringements will lead to immediate disqualification and withdrawal of the race bib number:
• failure to have a head lamp
• failing to pass a check point;
• taking shortcuts;
• leaving rubbish along the race route;
• failing to aid a participant in difficulty;
• insulting or threatening staff or volunteers;
• using transport during the race;
• refusing to allow checks on mandatory equipment.

A one-hour penalty will be incurred for the following infringements:
• availing of unauthorised assistance

A thirty-minute penalty will be incurred for the following infringements:
• failure to show the race bib number
• failure to carry a mobile phone

The penalty may be applied immediately as soon as the infringement has been established or at the end of the race.
Penalties or disqualification can be appealed by writing to the race management within 30 minutes of publication of race results.
Appeals will be evaluated and answered in the necessary time; decisions are final, without appeal.

Art. 18 RANKING AND AWARDS

The first 3 men and the first 3 women in the general ranking will be able to take part in the Awards Ceremony and receive a trophy. No PRIZE MONEY will be given.
To receive their prize, athletes must be present in-person to the Award Ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday 21 June at 11.15 p.m. in Fiames, in the finishing area. If the athlete does not show up at this ceremony, he/she will no longer be eligible to his/her prize.

Art. 19 IMAGE RIGHTS

On registration, athletes authorise the Organizers to freely use any still or moving images depicting them during their participation in La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB with no territorial or time limits.

Art. 20 WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY

Voluntary registration and subsequent participation in the race indicates full acceptance of the race rules and regulations and any subsequent changes made to them. By registering, participants exempt the Organizers from any civil or criminal liability for damage to persons and/or property caused by or to them.