Rules 2022
Regulations 46th Pustertaler Ski-Marathon 2022
1. Race Programm
On Saturday, 08.01.2022, the classic race takes place. Participants can choose between the distances 62 km and 30 km. The start of both distances is at 10.00 a.m. in Sesto/Waldheim and the finish in the centre of Villabassa. While the longer distance leads from the Nordic Arena Dobbiaco into the Landro valley (Val Fonda/Carbonin), the shorter one branches off directly to Villabassa.
On Sunday, 09.01.2022, the "Adrenalin Track" in free technique over 42 km with 1,000 metres of altitude difference is on the programme. The start is at 10.00 a.m. in Villabassa, from where the route leads into the Landro valley to Carbonin. The finish is in Prato Piazza.
2.Eligible to start:
All italian and foreign participants (men and women) who have reached the age of 18 on 08.01.2021 (classic) or 09.01.2021 (skating) are allowed to participate. For the 30 km race on 08.01.2021, all participants who have reached the age of 16 by 08.01.2021 and can present a permission signed by their parents are allowed to participate.
3. Sports Medical Certificate
This regulation only applies to Italian citizens of all categories. The following documents are required for the registration:
- „Sports Medical Certificate“ (D.M. 18.02.82) valid on 08-09.01.2022 for the disciplines cross-country skiing or nordic skiing.
- Medical fitness certificate according to Ministerial Decree of 24.04.2013 Art. 4 (Annex D - Activities with special and high cardiovascular stress) valid on 08-09.01.2022, issued by the specialist in sports medicine or the general practitioner.
The certificate must be uploaded online in the Datasport account at the registration or later or presented at the latest at the race bib distribution.
Athletes who have not submitted a certificate or have submitted an invalid certificate will not be able to collect their race number and will not be allowed to participate in the race.
ATTENTION! The card FISI “tessera” 2021/22 does not replace the medical certificate.
4. Registration and entry fees
Attention: Online registration via our partner Datasport. Registrations by e-mail and telephone will not be accepted.
For ONLINE registration, the entry fee will be transferred directly to DATASPORT. You will find the button for online registration on our homepage www.ski-marathon.com.
From 08.01. to 09.01.2022, registration is possible at the race office (payment in cash).
The registration fee includes shuttle service, race bib, medical assistance, professional timing, start package, transport of clothing bags, refreshment points along the course and at the finish (depending on the currently valid COVID regulations), finisher medal.
Entry fees:
15.10.2021 - 30.11.2021
30 + 62 km Classic € 59,00 – 42 km Skating € 59,00 - Combi € 99,00
01.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
30 + 62 km Classic € 69,00 - 42km Skating € 69,00 - Combi € 109,00
01.01.2022 - 06.01.2022
30 + 62 km Classic € 79,00 - 42km Skating € 79,00 - Combi € 129,00
07.01. + 08.01. + 09.01.2022
30 + 62 km Classic € 89,00 - 42km Skating € 89,00 - Combi € 149,00
It is not necessary to select the distance for the classic style race on 08.01.2022 when registering. Participants can choose the distance during the competition.
All participants born between 10.01.2004 and 08.01.2006 will receive a youth discount of 50% on the entry fee. They must show a document at the race bib distribution and are only allowed to participate in the 30 km classic race.
In case of registration before 31.12.2021 at 23.59 p.m. the participant gets a personalized bib with his name.
The 46th Pustertaler Ski Marathon is registered in the FIS race calendar of popular cross-country ski races and therefore FIS points will be assigned to athletes with a valid FIS code. For this, the valid FIS code must be indicatet at the registration.
5. Start groups
In the course of registration, each athlete selects his or her own starting block based on his or her athletic ability.
Group ELITE - Attention! The selection of the ELITE Group is allowed only for:
- Athletes who belong to a Visma Ski Classics Team
- Athletes who belong to an Italianian military sport group
- Athletes who belong to the Italian or to a foreign national team (cross country, biathlon, rollerski)
- Athletes with FIS or FISI points below 5
- Athletes who got a “Wild Card” from the O.C.
The final decision about the allocation to the ELITE Block is subject to the O.C. Team!
- Group 1 – expert athletes
Guideline: 50 – 150 points in the FISI ranking - Group 2 – advanced skiers
- Group 3 – all the other participants
All start groups on both days start at 10.00 a.m. There is no wave start!
6. Bib distribution
You can get the starter package with your race bib at the following points:
Friday, 07.01.2022: 14.00 – 19.00 in Villabassa/Niederdorf
Saturday, 08.01.2022: 07.30 – 09.30 in Sesto/Sexten (only classic)
Saturday, 08.01.2022: 14.00 – 19.00 in Villabassa/Niederdorf
Sunday, 09.01.2022: 06.30 – 09.30 in Villabassa/Niederdorf
For ITALIAN citizens only: When getting the race bib, it is NOT sufficient to show the FISI card 2021/2022. A copy of the valid sports medical certificate must be presented upon request!
Attention! Athletes who cannot participate in the race for any reason (including force majeure) or who do not collect their start number will not be refunded their entry fee. Name changes as well as the exchange of start numbers are not permitted.
When registering online via Datasport, it is possible to make a cancellation insurance.
7. Transport of the clothing bags
Participants put a tag with their start number on the bag and load it well tied onto the waiting vehicle. The bags will be distributed at the finish area. The organising committee accepts no liability for valuables in the clothing bag.
The clothing bags for the „Adrenalin Track“ on Sunday will be transported directly to Prato Piazza.
Attention! For environmental reasons, each participant must request the clothing bag separately at the start number distribution, if desired. The clothing bag is not automatically included in the start package.
8. Checkpoints, skiing technique and other rules for the race
Each participant must pass through the secret checkpoints.
In the classic race on Saturday only the classic style is allowed the use of the free style or the single or double skate step (310.2.1.2 IWO) will lead to disqualification by the Jury (343.8 IWO).
Please consider also the regulations for the maximum pole length of 83% of the athlete's height (343.8.2 IWO).
In the free style race on Sunday, all skiing techniques are permitted.
9. Anti Doping
There could be controls by anti-doping organisations. The FIS anti-doping regulations apply.
10. Time limits
If a competitor does not pass the various time limits, within the maximum time allowed, he/she will be disqualified and must stop the race. The following time limits apply:
30 km and 62 km CT
11:30 - road crossing in San Candido/Innichen (Haunold)
12:30 - passage Nordic Arena Dobbiaco at the branch-off short/long track (after this time, the participants have to make the short track)
15:00 - 2nd passage Nordic Arena Dobbiaco (direction Villabassa)
16:30 - finish in Villabassa/Niederdorf
42 km FT
11:30 - Lake Dobbiaco
13:00 - beginning of the climb to Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese
15:00 - finish in Prato Piazza/Plätzwiese
11. Overall ranking and categories
There will be an overall ranking and a ranking by category. All participants who finish the race within the maximum time limit will receive the finisher medal and a diploma (download from the datasport website). The ranking can be found on the website www.ski-marathon.com.
The prize-giving ceremony will take place on both race days at 14.00 p.m. in Villabassa and Prato Piazza. The first 3 men and women in the overall standings will be officially honoured. The first 3 athletes in the individual categories can get their prize in the race office.
Categories
Classic Men & Ladies:
M16 & F16: years 2004 – 1992 (30 km: years 2005 – 1992)
M30 & F30: years 1991 – 1982
M40 & F40: years 1981 – 1972
M50 & F50: years 1971 – 1962
M60 & F60: years 1961 – 1952
M70+ & F70+: years 1951 and older
Skating Men & Ladies:
M16 & F16: years 2004 – 1992 (30 km: years 2005 – 1992)
M30 & F30: years 1991 – 1982
M40 & F40: years 1981 – 1972
M50+ & F50+: years 1951 and older
Unclaimed prizes will be deposited in the office of the ASV Sport OK Dobbiaco and can be collected there within one month after the race day. If the prizes are shipped, the participant pays the shipping costs.
12. Liability
a) By registering and paying the entry fee, participants accept without limitation the present regulations and release the Organising Committee from any liability, including for accidents before, during and after the race, or for damage caused by participants to third parties or other property.
b) Italian citizens also confirm to be in possession of a valid "sports medical certificate". For more details see point 3) of these regulations.
c) Participants agree to the exclusion of liability towards the organisers, sponsors, municipalities, owners of private properties, radio and television stations.
d) In case of weather problems, the organising committee will offer an alternative route. If the event has to be cancelled due to force majeure, the registration fee will be credited to the next edition of the Pustertal Ski-Marathon. However, if the race has to be cancelled less than 24 hours before the start, the organising committee reserves the right to keep all registration fees.
e) The organiser reserves the right to limit the number of participants or, if necessary, to change the route and the date.
f) The organising committee accepts no liability for participants' personal items.
g) Not returned microchips for timekeeping will be charged to the participant with Euro 30,00 (thirty).
h) For other points not listed in these regulations, the FIS standards for cross-country skiing apply.
13. Reclaims
Complaints must be submitted in writing, in accordance with the FIS regulations for popular cross-country races and against a deposit within 60 minutes of the arrival of the first skier. If the complaint is accepted, the deposit will be refunded.
14. COVID Regulations
The actual COVID guidelines at the moment of the race of the FIS or FISI and the regulations of state and province will be applied.
In case of race cancellation due to COVID-19, the registration fee will be credited to the next edition of the Pustertal Ski-Marathon
15. Data protection
By registering, the participant accepts the transfer of his/her personal data to third parties for processing purposes within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation DSGVO (EU Regulation 2016/679). Details at www.datasport.com/de/datenschutzerklaerung/.
16. Further Information
For all further information, please contact:
O.C. Pustertaler Ski-Marathon
Seeweg 16, I-39034 Toblach
Tel. +39 0474 976 000
E-Mail: info@ski-marathon.com
www.ski-marathon.com