Regulation - Trail 10 K

Dates: June 4, 2027: 102K | June 5, 2027: 71K, 50K, 40K, 22K, 10K

Start Locations: Corso Trento (Pinzolo)

• Friday, June 4 – 11:00 PM: START Ultra Trail 102K
• Saturday, June 5 – 6:00 AM: START Ultra Trail 71K
• Saturday, June 5 – 8:00 AM: START Ultra Trail 50K and 40K
• Saturday, June 5 – 9:00 AM: START Trail 22K and 10K

Race bib and race pack collection: Pinzolo – PalaDolomiti (Piazza San Giacomo)

• Friday, June 4 – from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: reserved for the 102K and 71K courses
• Friday, June 4 – from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM: for all courses (10K, 22K, 40K, 50K, 71K, 102K)
• Saturday, June 5 – from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM: reserved for 50K and 40K courses
• Saturday, June 5 – from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM: reserved for 22K and 10K courses

Parking: Funivie Pinzolo

To participate in the Top Dolomites Ultra Trail, you must meet the following requirements:

• 22K – 40K – 50K – 71K – 102K ROUTES: Participants must be at least 18 years old and hold a medical certificate of fitness for competitive sports (Protocol B1) that is valid as of the date of the competition and valid for track and field.
• 10K COMPETITIVE ROUTE: Participation is permitted for athletes who are at least 16 years of age and hold a medical certificate of fitness for competitive sports (Protocol B1) that is valid as of the competition date and valid for track and field.
• NON-COMPETITIVE 10K ROUTE: Participation is open to those who are at least 14 years old and hold a valid medical certificate attesting to good health and physical fitnes. Registration for this “non-competitive” event constitutes a handwritten declaration that the participant possesses such a certificate and releases the Organizing Committee from any liability.

You may register for the event as a “MEMBER” if you hold an Italian competitive medical certificate (B1) for track and field and a valid membership card from ACSI, CSAIN, UISP, FIDAL, or CSI, or a valid international track and field membership card (World Athletics/IAAF or ITRA, where applicable).

You may register for the event as a “NON-MEMBER” if you are not a member of any sports club or association. To participate in the event, you must pay, in addition to the registration fee, a surcharge of €5.00 for ACSI membership. Membership will be automatically processed by the Organizing Committee and will be valid solely for the purpose of participating in the event.

IMPORTANT: Foreign athletes who do not possess an Italian Type B1 competitive medical certificate must submit the specific medical certificate form provided by the Organizing Committee—which can be downloaded HERE—completed and signed by their physician.

Foreign medical certificates issued abroad will not be accepted.

Participation in the event implies express and unconditional acceptance of these rules in their entirety, as well as all provisions and instructions issued by the Organizing Committee to participants.

Furthermore, in the event that participants are not ACSI members, they will automatically be registered with the organizing club affiliated with ACSI.

The race bib must be worn on the front of the body (chest or abdomen) and must remain visible at all times throughout the race. It must therefore always be worn over your clothing and may NOT be attached to a backpack or a leg. Sponsor names and logos must not be altered or concealed. The race bib is required for access to aid stations, medical stations, showers, bag drop-off/pick-up areas, the post-race food party, etc.

The Top Dolomites Ultra Trail is conducted according to the principle of semi-self-sufficiency, a fundamental aspect of trail running.

Each competitor must be able to manage their own progress independently between two consecutive aid stations, taking care of their own nutrition, hydration, equipment, and safety. They are also required to be able to handle any unforeseen circumstances related to weather conditions, terrain, or their physical condition until reaching the next aid station.

The Top Dolomites Ultra Trail is a trail running event that takes place in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, traversing alpine trails, forests, pastures, and high-mountain environments.

By registering for the TOP DOLOMITES ULTRA TRAIL event, participants agree to respect the environment and the natural areas they traverse. Specifically:

• It is strictly forbidden to litter along the course (gel tubes, paper, organic waste, plastic packaging, etc.). At aid stations, there are bins where competitors can sort and dispose of their trash. Race officials will conduct random checks along the course.
• Participants must keep their trash and packaging with them and dispose of it in the designated trash cans at aid stations.
• It is mandatory to follow the marked trails without taking shortcuts. Cutting across a trail causes erosion that is harmful to nature.
• No disposable tableware (cutlery, cups, bowls) will be distributed at the support stations or refreshment areas, in order to reduce plastic consumption by both runners and volunteers.

The trails are fully marked with arrows of different colors depending on the trail, and reflective markers.

The organizing committee will provide adequate medical assistance along the course and at the start and finish lines, including fixed stations, fully equipped ambulances, and first-aid volunteers, backed by the 118 emergency service and helicopter rescue if necessary. The emergency number to call will be printed on each race bib; you may call 118 only and exclusively in the event of a serious emergency during the race.
Every runner must assist anyone in danger and notify emergency services.

Runners who voluntarily leave the marked course are no longer the responsibility of the organizers.

For the purposes of the final standings of the Ultra Trail Top Dolomites, two different timing methods will be used, depending on the course distance. Each participant will be provided with a device attached directly to their race bib.

The race bib is personal and cannot be exchanged. Competitors who do not pass through the checkpoints will be disqualified.

The chip attached to the race bib must not be removed under any circumstances, or the participant will be excluded from the rankings.

The complete rankings will be published on the website: www.endu.net

To ensure the safety of participants and the smooth running of the event, time limits have been set for the 40K, 50K, 71K, and 102K courses.
There are no time limits for the 10K and 22K courses.

ULTRA TRAIL 102K | Maximum race time: 25 hours

Time Cuts:

• Km 43 – 8 hours and 45 minutes after the start: after Lake Valagola, athletes will be redirected to the 22K course;
• Km 54 – 12 hours after the start: at Vallesinella Alta, athletes will be redirected to the 40K course
• Km 65 – 16 hours after the start: at Località Fortini, athletes will be redirected to the 50K course

ULTRA TRAIL 71K | Maximum race time: 16 hours

Time gates:

• Km 13 – 3 hours and 15 minutes after the start: after Lake Valagola, athletes will be diverted to the 22K course;
• Km 24 – 6 hours after the start: at Vallesinella Alta, athletes will be diverted to the 40K course
• Km 35 – 8 hours after the start: at Località Fortini, athletes will be redirected to the 50K course

ULTRA TRAIL 50K | Maximum race time: 12 hours

Time gates:

• Km 13 – 3 hours and 15 minutes after the start: after Lake Valagola, athletes will be redirected to the 22K course;
• Km 24 – 6 hours after the start: at Vallesinella Alta, athletes will be redirected to the 40K course

ULTRA TRAIL 40K | Maximum race time: 10 hours

Time gates:

• Km 13 – 3 hours and 15 minutes after the start: after Lake Valagola, athletes will be redirected to the 22K course;

A competitor may withdraw only at a checkpoint or a refreshment station, unless they have been injured along the course. The participant must notify the checkpoint manager or report their intention to withdraw by calling the emergency number. If withdrawing between two checkpoints, the participant must proceed to the nearest one and report their withdrawal to the manager there. The participant must, in any case, keep their race bib, as it serves as their pass to access meals, the first-aid station, showers, and bag pickup.

The top 5 men and top 5 women in each of the 6 courses (10 – 22 – 40 – 50 – 71 – 102 KM) will receive awards.

All participants who complete the course within the time limits will receive a Finisher’s Medal.

TOP CHALLENGE

The top 3 men and top 3 women in the Top Challenge (71 km Ultra Trail + 111 km Granfondo) will receive awards.

TOMAS FRANCHINI SUMMIT TROPHY

This award is reserved for participants in the 102k course.

The first athlete to reach the summit of Grosté will be awarded this prize.

All award ceremonies will take place in Piazza San Giacomo in Pinzolo.

Prizes will not be mailed to participants’ homes but will be handed out on-site to the recipients. Authorizations for others to collect the prize on the recipient’s behalf will not be accepted.

Should a runner violate the rules, the Race Directors, Race Commissioners, and refreshment station/checkpoint managers may immediately (*) apply the applicable penalty, as indicated in the table provided in the next section of these regulations.

(*) Time penalties are applied immediately on the spot; that is, the rider must stop racing for the duration of the penalty. The rider’s time will not be stopped while the penalty is being served. If a rule violation is discovered after the race, the race director may decide to apply a penalty to the rider’s race time.
Any other violation of the rules will be subject to a penalty determined by Race Management.
In the event of disqualification, the rider is not entitled to a refund of the entry fee.

Any complaints must be submitted to the jury within the time limits specified in the rules, accompanied by the required fee as set forth in the regulations.

If circumstances require it, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify, at any time, the routes, start times, time limits, the location of checkpoints and aid stations, and all other aspects necessary for the proper conduct of the races.

In the event of force majeure, extremely adverse weather conditions, or any other circumstance that could endanger the safety of the competitors, the Organizer reserves the right to:

• Change the start time
• Change the time limits
• Postpone the start date
• Adjust the race route
• Cancel a race
• Call off a race
• Interrupt a race even if it is in full swing

In the event that the race is canceled and/or postponed to another date, or otherwise not held due to force majeure and/or reasons not attributable to and/or beyond the control of the Organizer, including the revocation of authorization to hold the event by the relevant public authorities, the participant shall have no claim against the Organizing Committee and/or Top Dolomites SRL, neither for the refund of the registration fee nor for reimbursement of any expenses incurred or to be incurred. After March 30, registration fees will not be refunded and will be carried over to the following year. Submission of the registration application constitutes acceptance of this clause and an express waiver of any claim arising from the cancellation and/or postponement of the race. Please note: The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for reasons it deems appropriate in order to better organize the race. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions.

All registrants will have the right to request, by March 30, 2027, a refund of the registration fee (from which €15 will be deducted for administrative costs), or to freeze their registration to the following year (in which case a voucher will be issued for the value of the registration fee minus €10 for administrative costs). The 2027 entry fees are to be used exclusively for the 2028 edition.

Requests to substitute another athlete will be accepted no later than March 30, 2027.

To submit requests for substitution, refund, or deferral, you must complete and submit the appropriate forms available in the FAQ section of our website.

Please note that requests for substitutions or refunds/freezes can only be made for registrations for the single Top Dolomites Ultra Trail event; this does not apply to registrations for the combined events.

By registering for the Top Dolomites Ultra Trail, the participant declares, under his or her own responsibility:

• that he or she has read, understood, accepted, and agrees to fully comply with the event regulations;
• that he or she is aware that participation in a trail running competition is a sporting activity that requires adequate athletic and physical-mental preparation and involves risks associated with practicing sports in a natural environment;
• that they possess a medical certificate of fitness for competitive athletics, valid as of the date of the event, as required by current regulations;
• that they have reached the minimum age required by the Race Rules as of the date of the event;
• to participate voluntarily in the event, assuming the risks normally associated with sports, including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, spectators, or vehicles, natural and artificial obstacles, adverse weather conditions (such as intense heat, cold, rain, wind, or humidity), terrain conditions, vehicular traffic on sections open to traffic, and any other reasonably foreseeable risk associated with the conduct of the competition.

The participant further declares that he or she is aware that the Organizer takes all safety measures reasonably required by applicable law and the event regulations. In any case, the Organizer’s liability remains unaffected in the instances provided for by law.

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Legislative Decree No. 196 of June 30, 2003, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 101 of August 10, 2018, the participant declares that they have read the Privacy Policy made available during the registration process. Personal data will be processed for the purposes and on the legal grounds indicated in the aforementioned policy, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

By registering for the Top Dolomites Ultra Trail, the participant grants the Organizer and its designated representatives, as well as institutional partners, sponsors, media partners, photographers, videographers, television broadcasters, news outlets, and other parties collaborating in the organization, documentation, promotion, or communication of the event, to capture photographs, video footage, and audio recordings made during the course of the event.

The participant also authorizes the Organizer and parties authorized by the Organizer to use, publish, reproduce, distribute, and communicate to the public the participant’s image, name, and voice—as captured during the event—on any medium or communication channel, whether in print or digital form, including websites, web platforms, social networks, applications, editorial and promotional materials, press releases, television broadcasts, and multimedia content, for informational, documentary, and promotional purposes related to the event and the Organizer’s activities, as well as—where strictly related to the promotion of the event—those of authorized third parties, without territorial limitations and for the period permitted by applicable law, without this entitling the participant to any compensation, indemnification, or reimbursement.

Any disclosure of personal data to third parties for purposes beyond those necessary for the organization and management of the event, as well as any further processing requiring the data subject’s consent under applicable law, will be carried out exclusively upon the participant’s specific, express consent, provided through the designated procedure available on the registration portal.

This authorization also covers the use of images by the parties listed above in the context of their respective information, communication, and promotional activities directly related to the event or to collaborations established with the Organizer, in compliance with applicable laws.

Finally, the participant declares that he or she has read, understood, and fully accepted this statement, which constitutes an integral part of the event registration process.