Race regulations 2023
Índex
1 – PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
1.1 Age of participation in the different races
1.2 Registrations regularized
1.3 Physical conditions
1.4 External help
1.5 Bib placement
1.6 Sport conduct rules
2 – The race
2.1 Race presentation
2.2 Race program/schedule
2.3 Distance (distance categorization) / altimetry (accumulated positive and negative slope) / ATRP difficulty categorization.
2.4 Map/ Elevation profile /course description
2.5 Time limit
2.6 Time control methodology
2.7 Check-points
2.8 Aid stations
2.9 Mandatory gear / material check
2.10 information on crossing places with road traffic
2.11 Penalties / Disqualifications
2.12 Responsibilities to the athlete / participant
2.13 sports insurance
2.13.1 Sports Insurance Conditions
3 – Registrations
3.1 Registration process (location, website, payment method)
3.2 Registration fees and periods
3.3 Change of Race, Cancellation of Registration, Transfer of Registration and Exchange of Registration
3.3.1 Race Change Conditions
3.3.2 Transfer or Exchange of Registration
3.3.3 Cancellation of Registration
3.3.4 Cancellation Insurance
3.4 Material included with registration
3.5 Race event event center / times and places (Provisional)
3.6 Services available
4 – CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
4.1 Definition of date, place and time of award delivery
4.2 Definition of individual and team age / gender categories
4.3 Deadlines for claiming results
5 – INFORMATION NOTES AND CHANGES IMAGE AND ADVERTISING RIGHTS
Regulation
1 – PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
-The Porto Moniz Trail is a Trail Running event, which will take place in the Municipality of Porto Moniz on February 18, 2024, and which includes 3 events: Trail Ultra (48km) with a circular format, Trail Longo (26km) and o Short Trail (12km) with a linear format.
1.1 Age of participation in the different tests
-The minimum age to participate in the event is 16 years old for the Short Trail and 20 years old for the Long Trail and Trail Ultra, done in the year of the race.
1.2 Regularized enrollment
-Enrolling in one of the events at the Porto Moniz Trail event implies understanding and accepting without reservation the rules and regulations of the event.
In particular, it is necessary:
-Complete the registration correctly, on the platform indicated on the event’s official website.
-Participants registered in the Porto Moniz Trail, at the time of registration, will have to indicate that they have read the respective regulations and that they agree with it without exceptions, thus declaring to participate voluntarily and under their own responsibility in the competition. Therefore, they agree not to claim any responsibility from authorities, collaborators, sponsors and other participants for anything that exceeds the coverage of the policy. This act replaces the usual paper Liability Term. In the case of underage athletes, a Responsibility Term must be submitted on paper, which must be completed and signed by their parent or guardian and delivered to the organization upon check-in.
-Proceed to pay the respective registration fee, and it is not necessary to send proof of payment.
1.3 Physical conditions
Participants must:
-Be aware of the distance and the particularities of the race in which you will participate and be sufficiently trained to complete it.
-Have acquired, before the race, a real capacity for self-sufficiency in the mountains, which allows them to manage the problems induced by this type of race, particularly in terms of changes in weather conditions (night, wind, cold, fog, rain or snow) , as well as the ability to be autonomous between two supply stations, not only in food, but also in clothing and security.
-Participants will have to know how to face physical and mental problems resulting from extreme fatigue, digestive problems, joint problems and muscle pain, etc.
-Be aware that it is not the organization’s role to help a participant overcome these problems and that this depends mainly on their ability to adapt to the problematic situations arising from this type of event.
1.4 External help
-Participants are allowed to receive personal assistance from only one person, and only at control/supply points previously defined by the organization.
1.5 Bib placement
-The bib must be permanently visible throughout the race, that is, it must be positioned over clothing, in the chest or abdomen area and cannot, for any reason, be attached to the leg or back. Sponsors’ name and logo cannot be modified or hidden.
-Only participants with visible bibs will have access to the control/supply stations.
-Non-observance of these rules will result in the penalty provided for in article 2.11.
1.6 Race conduct rules
-The Porto Moniz Trail, is carried out in absolute respect for nature, promotes and privileges, above all, fair play.
-It is essential that participants help anyone in danger and alert the nearest checkpoint or contact the organization.
-The organizing entity reserves the right to exclude from the race, even before it starts, any participant who, through their behavior, affects the management and/or smooth running of the event. If this occurs, the athlete will not be reimbursed.
-Unsportsmanlike conduct will be sanctioned according to its degree of severity, as stipulated in article 2.11.
2 – The race
2.1 Race presentation
-The Clube de Montanha do Funchal is the organizing association of the event called Trail do Porto Moniz, which will take place on February 18, 2024 in the Municipality of Porto Moniz on Madeira Island.
-Due to logistical reasons, the Porto Moniz Trail event is limited to around 800 participants, in a total of 3 events, distributed as follows:
Trail Ultra (48km) – 200
Trail Longo (26km) – 300
Trail Curto (12km) – 300
-The Trail Ultra race (48km) is part of the RAM Athletics Association’s Trail Ultra Circuit and the ATRP National Trail Ultra Circuit – Series 100.
-The Long Trail race (26km) is part of the Long Trail Circuit of the RAM Athletics Association and is also part of the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit – Series 150.
-The Short Trail event (12km) is part of the RAM Athletics Association’s Short Trail Circuit and the ATRP National Youth Trail Circuit – Series 100.
-The organizing entity reserves 50 places in each event to meet its commitments to elite athletes and to the event’s official sponsors.
-The organizing entity also reserves the right to reduce the number of places for security reasons or for any other reason that may affect the smooth running of the event. All changes will be announced well in advance on the official website and social media.
2.2 Race program / schedule
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Opening of registrations – event platform
Monday, 15 January 2024
– End of registrations that allow with t-shirt
Wednesday, 31 January 2023
– End of registrations
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
– 15h00 – Presentation of the “XI Trail of Porto Moniz” – Aqua Natura Bay Madeira
Thursday, 15 February 2024
10h00 to 19h00 – Check-in – office of Clube de Montanha do Funchal
Saturday, 17 February 2024
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Check-in – Porto Moniz Multipurpose Building (subject to change)
Sunday, 18 February 2024
05:00 – Opening of the event center – Porto Moniz Multipurpose Building (subject to change)
05:00 – Secretariat opens
05:40 – Entry to the concentration area for Trail Ultra race participants
06:00 – Departure of the Trail Ultra race (48km) – Porto Moniz Multipurpose Building
06:15 – Gathering of participants in the Trail Longo race – Porto Moniz Multipurpose Building
06:30 am – Departure of the transport for the departure of the Long Trail
07:40 – Entry to the concentration area for participants of the Trail Longo race (Estanquinhos)
08:00 – Departure of the Long Trail race (26km) – Estanquinhos – Paul da Serra
08:30 – Gathering of participants in the Short Trail race – Porto Moniz Multipurpose Building
08:45 – Departure of the transport for the start of the Short Trail
09:40 – Entry to the concentration area for Short Trail participants (Fanal)
10:00 am – Departure of the Short Trail (12km) – Fanal
1:00 pm – Arrival deadline for athletes in the Trail Short race
2:00 pm – Awards Ceremony for the Trail Short race
3:00 pm – Deadline for arrival of Trail Longo race athletes
4:00 pm – Prize Giving Ceremony for the Trail Longo race
5:30 pm – Deadline for arrival of Trail Ultra athletes
6:00 pm – Prize Giving Ceremony for the Trail Ultra race
2.3 Distance (categorization by distance) / altimetry (accumulated positive and negative slope) / ATRP difficulty categorization.
Race | Distance | Climb | Downhill | Maximum time | Category | Difficulty leve |
TUPM | 48km | 3700m | 3700m | 11h30 | Trail Ultra Médio | 3 – Extreme |
TLPM | 26km | 1100m | 2700m | 7h | Trail Longo | 2 – Hard |
TCPM | 12km | 100m | 1200m | 3h | Trail Curto | 1 – Moderate |
2.4 Map / Altimetric profile / route description
-The organization will soon make available the GPS tracks of the routes of the races, however, on the day of the race, the signage placed on the ground will always prevail.
2.5 Time limit
-The Porto Moniz Trail is an event that integrates three single-stage races, with a time limit.
-The time barriers are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish line within the imposed time limit, taking into account possible stops (rest, supplies, etc.).
-To be authorized to continue in the race, participants must arrive and leave the checkpoint before it closes, otherwise they will be prevented from continuing and consequently, they will be disqualified.
-Any participant excluded from the race and wishing to continue can only do so by handing over a part of the bib, detachable for this purpose, proceeding under their own responsibility and in complete autonomy.
-For reasons of force majeure (weather, security), the organization reserves the right to change time barriers.
2.6 Timing system methodology
-An electronic time control system will be used. At the checkpoints there will be an electronic station that will record the athletes’ passage.
-The participants’ chest includes a chip, which makes it possible to record the athlete’s progress.
-In addition to electronic control, there will also be manual control of ticket registration.
-The starting area will be delimited with metal barriers. Participants must enter this area at the designated locations for chip control. No participant can enter the starting area without verifying their chip.
-In the starting zone, the clock will start counting at the established time, with or without the presence of the participants. Participants who are not present within 15 minutes of their departure time or who show up beyond this period will be prevented from leaving and, as such, will not be classified.
2.7 Check-Points
-Checkpoints are mandatory crossing points and are located in locations outlined by the organization. A person responsible for the organization will be present at each of these controls.
-Failing to control one or more control points will lead to the participant’s disqualification.
-During the race there may be “surprise controls” in order to ensure full completion of the route. Your position will obviously not be communicated by the organization.
-Abandonments must be made solely and exclusively at checkpoints. In the event of an accident or injury in which the participant is immobilized and cannot reach a checkpoint, they must activate the rescue operation by contacting the organization.
-The organization’s contact number, for emergency purposes, will be printed on the participant’s bib and must also be recorded in advance on the participant’s cell phone.
-The organization reserves the right to change the route and position of control/supply points at any time, without prior notice. In the event of severely adverse weather conditions, the start may be delayed for a maximum of two hours, after which the race is cancelled. There will be no right to refund.
-During the race, in the event of bad weather, and for safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to modify time barriers and/or suspend, reduce, neutralize or stop the race. There will be no right to refund.
2.8 Aid stations
-The fueling stations will provide participants with food and drink to be consumed on site. Although other drinks will be available on site, only water will be provided to fill participants’ tanks and other containers. Each participant must make sure, when leaving each filling station, that they have the amount of drink and food necessary to reach the next supply.
-There will be first aid positioned at some checkpoints. It is essential that participants help anyone in danger, and alert the nearest checkpoint and/or contact the organization if a dangerous situation arises.
2.9 Mandatory material / material check
-During the competition, all participants must be accompanied by all mandatory material. At any time during the race, the race management or control chiefs, as well as other duly identified members of the organization, can check the event. The participant must accept these controls peacefully, without contesting, under penalty of being excluded from the race, in accordance with the list of penalties in article 2.11.
-The first 3 (three) overall athletes, male and female, of all events will be inspected upon completion.
Mandatory Material | TRAIL ULTRA | TRAIL LONGO | TRAIL CURTO |
Bib (provided by the organization) to be placed on the chest or abdomen of the athlete and visible during the entire course | X | X | X |
Backpack or similar gear | X | X | X |
Water deposit equivalent to 1 liter of capacity (minimum) | X | X | |
Water deposit equivalent to 0.5 liter of capacity (minimum) | X | ||
Thermal blanket (min. 100×200 cm) | X | X | X |
Bandage | X | X | X |
Waterproof jacket | X | X | |
Working mobile phone (with enough battery) | X | X | X |
Food reservations | X | X | X |
Whistle | X | X | X |
Cup with 15 cl of capacity, minimum | X | X | X |
Headlight (with spare batteries) | X |
-For safety reasons, it is recommended that participants check their material to make sure it is in perfect condition for the test.
-The participants are responsible for ensuring and carrying the mandatory material during the test.
2.10 Information about crossing places with road traffic
-Since there will be no interruption in road traffic, participants must comply with traffic rules in cities and public roads, as well as respect agricultural areas and private properties, under penalty of having to assume potential damages and compensation resulting from the its non-compliance.
2.11 Penalties / Disqualifications
-The race direction and the control chiefs present at the controls are responsible for applying the rules and regulations that govern the race, and are therefore authorized to apply the penalties and disqualifications established in the table below.
INFRINGEMENT (from most to least serious) | SANCTION TO BE APPLIED |
Not providing assistance to a participant who is in need of assistance | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Abandoning the race without notifying the organization | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Share the bib with another person, during part or all of the route | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Use paths other than those marked for the race, intentionally cutting short the course | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Using unauthorized transport (ride) | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Serious lack of respect for the organization or other participants (aggression or insult) | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Remove signage from the route | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Doping | Declassification and Eradication of Future Editions |
Disobey the security measures indicated by the organization and associated entities | Declassification |
Refusing to undergo medical evaluations/examinations | Declassification |
Absence of mandatory material and/or refusal to present it, if requested by the organization | Declassification |
Exceeding the control time limit at checkpoints with a time barrier | Declassification |
Miss one or more checkpoints | Declassification |
Loss of Chip and/or tag placed on the bib number | Declassification |
Asking for help without a reasoned need | Declassification |
be accompanied by animals | Declassification |
Throwing garbage on the ground and/or damaging the surroundings | Declassification |
Use paths other than those indicated for the test, as long as they do not represent intentional shortcuts. | Penalty of 1 hour (1st warning); Disqualification (2nd notice) |
Receiving external help outside the areas defined by the organization | Penalty of 30 minutes (1st warning); Disqualification (2nd notice) |
Be accompanied by people not accredited by the organization, except in areas defined by the organization | 1 hour penalty |
Modify, fold or hide advertising material | 1 hour penalty |
Headlight/Front (Only in the Trail Ultra event) | 1 hour penalty |
Bib number not visible or attached to leg | Penalty of 15 minutes, for each warning |
2.12 Responsibilities to the athlete / participant
-Participants in the Porto Moniz Trail event accept to participate voluntarily and under their own responsibility in the competition. Therefore, they agree not to claim or demand from the organization, collaborators, authorities, sponsors and other participants of any responsibility towards them and their heirs, in anything that exceeds the coverage of their responsibilities, that of their collaborators and participants.
2.13 Sports insurance
-The organizer takes out civil liability and personal accident insurance for the duration of the event. This insurance guarantees coverage of your responsibilities, as well as the responsibilities of your employees and participants.
Personal Accidents Branch (the athlete is responsible for activating the insurance)
Death or Permanent Disability: €30.363,38
Funeral Expenses: €2.429,08
Treatment and Repatriation Expenses: €4.858,14
Franchise
Treatment and Repatriation Expenses: 75,00€
-In the event of an accident, the participant must first contact the organization, which will arrange for referral to the medical institution most appropriate to their state of health, together with the accident report form with the respective policy number , stamped and signed by the club (insured). Sometimes, given the urgency/severity of some accidents, it becomes impossible to complete the report at the time of the accident. In these circumstances, the accident report may be handled after first aid to the participant has been completed.
-Any and all expense documents related to a claim already reported will be previously settled by the respective victim and their originals sent to the insurer for subsequent reimbursement, from the total to be reimbursed the insurer will retain the value relating to the deductible.
-The organization will not assume expenses for claims that it was not aware of in a timely manner to activate the insurance.
2.13.1 Sports insurance conditions of utilisation
We remind you that the event insurance covers an amount of €4,858.14 in treatment costs for injuries occurring during the competition, per insured person. The insurance deductible is €75.00 (amount assumed by the athlete for the purpose of activating the insurance). It should be noted that this is personal accident insurance, essentially for trauma situations.
In the event of an accident, the participant must first contact the organization, which will arrange for referral to the medical institution most appropriate to their health status, together with the accident report form with the respective policy number, stamped and signed by the club (insured).
We also warn that any and all expense documents related to a claim already reported will be paid in advance by the respective victim and the originals sent to the insurer for subsequent reimbursement. From the total to be reimbursed, the insurance company will retain the amount relating to the deductible.
3 – Registrations
3.1 Registration process (location, website, payment method)
-Only registrations made on the platform indicated on the website https://trailportomoniz.com/ will be accepted.
-Each participant must correctly fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee within the stipulated period, with the participant being responsible for the veracity of their data.
-The organization is not responsible for any denial of responsibility by the insurance company, resulting from incorrect insertion of data in the registration form by the participant.
-The available payment methods are: Credit Card, Debit Card and MB Net Card.
-It is not necessary to send proof of payment.
-After payment confirmation, the athlete’s name will be in effect on the updated registration list.
-Payment of the registration fee implies a place reservation.
-Any additional clarification should be requested by email to cmofunchal@gmail.com
3.2 Registration fees and periods
-The registration period runs from November 27, 2023 to January 31, 2024.
-Athletes affiliated with AARAM – RAM Athletics Association benefit, during the normal registration period, from a discount on the value of their registration fee.
-Registration fees are as follows:
Race | AARAM affiliated | Not afilliates on AARAM |
Trail Ultra 48km | 40€ | 44,00€ |
Trail Longo 26km | 25€ | 27,50€ |
Trail Curto 12km | 15€ | 16,50€ |
-The registration fee covers all services described in this regulation, however it does not include 3.8% (platform commission) on the registration price, which will be charged at the time of payment.
– Subscription Cancellation Insurance: 15% on (registration value + platform commission). Personal insurance for each athlete that allows them to be reimbursed, subject to compliance with the clauses on the following page: https://avaibooksports.com/docs/seguros-de-cancelacion/cancellation-insurance.pdf.
3.3 Conditions for returning the registration fee
-Cancellations by telephone will not be accepted. All requests must be made by email: cmofunchal@gmail.com.
-The organization will not “freeze” registrations.
3.3.1 Test Change Conditions
-Change of race registration is permitted whenever places are available. This change can only be made until January 31, 2024.
-After January 31, 2024, no changes are allowed.
-If the change is to a test with a higher registration fee, the difference will be payable. If it is for a test with a lower registration fee, there will be no refund of the difference.
3.3.2 Transfer or Exchange of Registration
-Refund or transfer of registration to another person may be requested when a participant is proven to be unable to take the test, as long as this is associated with an accident or an illness diagnosed after registering for the test.
-Cancellation or transfer of registration must be requested by email, using the same address used for the participant’s registration, to cmofunchal@gmail.com or alternatively, by registered letter to the office of the Clube de Montanha do Funchal, Rua da Cooperativa Agrícola do Funchal, block D, 2º E, 9050-555 Funchal. A medical certificate must be attached to this request.
3.3.3 Cancellation of Subscription
-The amounts refunded to participants who meet the conditions mentioned above will vary according to the date on which the refund is requested.
-At any time, the Organizer may have to cancel the event, one or more races, due to bad weather or unsafe conditions, orange and/or red level weather alerts, landslide, fire, earthquake, natural disaster, lack of water, power outage, closure of local parks, roads or parts of the route, protests or blockade along the route, riot, strikes, outbreak or escalation of diseases or epidemics or pandemics (including Covid-19), imposition of quarantine or ban of travel, acts or threats of terrorism, blockades or disorder, other industrial action, civil commotion and any legislation, regulation, decision or omission (including failure to grant any necessary permission) of any government, court, competent national authority or Administrative Body.
-If this cancellation occurs before January 31, 2024, participants will be partially refunded the amount paid at the time of registration. The reimbursement amount will be decided in order to allow the organization to cover expenses already incurred and also irreparable expenses incurred from the date of cancellation.
-Refund of fees paid will be made under the following conditions:
Date of Cancelation | Percentage of reimbursement |
Until 15 January 2024 | maximum of 60% will be returned |
16 January to 31 January 2024 | maximum of 40% will be returned |
after 31 of january | there is no right to reimbursement |
The commission fee that the organization incurs with the payment service will also be deducted from the amount reimbursed for the fees paid.
-If this cancellation occurs after January 31, 2024, the organization cannot guarantee the refund of any amount at the outset, taking into account the expenses already incurred and also the irremediable expenses incurred from the date of cancellation.
3.3.4 Cancelation Insurance
–What is cancellation insurance?
It is an insurance that will reimburse the amount paid for your registration (except the insurance amount) as long as there is a justified reason within the clauses included in the list on this page: https://avaibooksports.com/docs/seguros-de-cancelacion/cancellation-insurance.pdf
-What is the value of the Insurance?
The insurance amount to be paid at the time of registration is 15% of the registration fee and the management commission on the registration fee.
-Coverage period?
Coverage begins at the time of registration and ends at the start of the event for which you were hired.
-Is there a deadline for requesting a refund?
Yes, the refund must be requested within the coverage period mentioned above, which is always before the start of the event.
-Does the policy cover Covid-19?
Yes, Covid-19 is considered a serious illness and therefore, if you are diagnosed and cannot attend the event because of it, you will be covered. We remind you once again of all the cases covered by insurance, so that you keep them in mind: https://avaibooksports.com/docs/seguros-de-cancelacion/cancellation-insurance.pdf
-How to use cancellation insurance?
If the participant has taken out cancellation insurance during the registration process and wishes to request a refund, they must carry out the following procedure:
Send a refund request to the following email address: gestion.cliente@ribesalat.com by CC cmofunchal@gmail.com or by phone +34 934 241 050.
In the order you send, indicate:
The. Registration ID;
B. Reason for cancellation, including supporting documents.
When the process opens, you will receive confirmation and will be informed about the next steps. If you have any questions, you can contact RibéSalat by email at gestion.cliente@ribesalat.com or by phone at +34 932 415 050.
When canceling registration, the participant is no longer entitled to the participation kit.
3.4 Material included with registration
-Personalized chest with integrated chip;
-T-shirt or gift alluding to the event (for registrations made until January 15th);
-Arrival prize (Finisher Medal) for all participants who complete their race;
3.5 Race event center / times and places (Provisional)
Thursday, 15 February 2024
Check-in – escritório do Clube de Montanha do Funchal – 10h to 19h
Saturday, 17 February 2023
Check-in – Edifício Multiusos do Porto Moniz – 14h to 19h
Sunday, 18 February 2023
05h00 – Opening of the event – Edifício Multiusos do Porto Moniz
05h00 – Start of functioning of the event center
For Check-in, participants must present the following documents:
-Identity card / Citizen Card or Passport.
-Declaration from the person in charge of education duly signed in case the athlete is a minor.
3.6 Services available:
3.6.1 – Services included on the registration
-Personal accident insurance. The coverage values and deductible (which are the responsibility of the victim) for personal accident insurance will be made known up to 15 days before the start of the event;
-Supply of solids and liquids, while in competition, at the designated stations;
-Medical assistance, at the designated stations;
-Transportation from the gathering place to the starting area of the Long Trail and Short Trail races;
-Transport to arrival, in case of abandonment or being prevented by the organization from continuing in the race;
-Hot meal after completion of the test;
-Shower;
3.6.2 – Other services (optional)
-It is planned to have a relaxation massage service, after the race, upon payment of a fee to be announced shortly, by the athlete.
4 –Age ranks and awards
4.1 Definition of date, place and time of award delivery
-The award ceremonies will take place on February 18th, next to the Porto Moniz Multipurpose Building at the following times:
2:00 pm – Awards Ceremony for the Trail Short race
4:00 pm – Prize Giving Ceremony for the Trail Longo race
6:00 pm – Prize Giving Ceremony for the Trail Ultra race
Classifications and Awards:
-There will be a finisher prize (Finisher Medal) for all participants who complete their race.
-The different three events will be won by the athletes who have the fastest time at the end of them, plus the appropriate penalties, if any.
-For the three events, only participants who control all checkpoints and cross the finish line within the stipulated time will be classified.
-The classification of teams will be determined based on the three best classifications of the respective athletes.
-There will be no monetary prizes.
-The organization will not send trophies by postal mail or other means of distribution.
-For each event there will be an individual female and male overall classification, by category and collective, as follows:
All Races | Males | Females |
Overall | Trophy’s to the first 3 | Trophy’s to the first 3 |
All ranks | Medals to the first three | Medals to the first three |
Coletive | Trophy’s to first three teams | Trophy’s to first three teams |
4.2 Definition of individual and team age / gender categories
-The levels to be adopted in the Porto Moniz Trail are governed by the regulations of the FPA – Portuguese Athletics Federation.
Males and females:
At the year of the race
F/M JUV (16 and 17 years old) Trail Curto
F/M JUN (18 to 19 years old) Trail Curto
F/M SEN (20 to 34 years old)
At the day of the race
F/M VET 35 (35 to 39 years old)
F/M VET 40 (40 to 44 years old)
F/M VET 45 (45 to 49 years old)
F/M VET 50 (50 to 54 years old)
F/M VET 55 (55 to 59 years old)
F/M VET 60 (60 to 64 years old)
F/M VET 65 (65 to 69 years old)
F/M VET 60 (70 years old or more)
-For the purposes of classification and scoring of the athletes in the youth, junior and senior levels, the year of birth of the athlete will be considered, that is, the age that the athlete will be on the 31st of December 2024.
– For the purposes of classification and scoring of athletes in the veterans’ ranks, the age of the athlete on the day of the race, that is, February 18, 2024, will be considered.
4.3 Deadlines to complain rankings
-Any and all complaints must be put in writing and sent to the race director, accompanied by a deposit of €50.00 (non-refundable if the complaint is rejected) within two hours of the arrival of the participant in question. The complaint must include the name of the complainant, BI/CC or passport number, name of the affected participant, bib number and alleged reasons. Provisional classifications can also be subject to complaints, 30 minutes after their publication.
-The Jury, which will analyze the complaint, is made up of the race director, who presides, the president or vice-president of the organizing club and a personality of recognized merit in the trail running field.
-The Jury will give its opinion before the official results are announced.
-Participants also have 24 hours to submit classification complaints.
5 – INFORMATION NOTES AND CHANGES IMAGE AND ADVERTISING RIGHTS
notes and amendments
Image and Publicity Rights
-The organizing entity reserves the exclusive right to exploit the image of the Trail do Porto Moniz event and photographic and journalistic audiovisuals of the event. Any project or advertising media produced for publication must obtain the prior consent of the organization.
-It is mandatory to use the advertising material provided by the organization (bills, stickers, etc.). Modifying, folding or hiding advertising material will be penalized.
Data Protection
-The data of the participants indicated in the registration form will be registered by the organizing entity for the purposes of processing at the event, namely insurance, list of subscribers, news and classification. All participants can exercise their right to access, rectify or cancel their personal data by sending an email to cmofunchal@gmail.com
-If the participant is a member of the ATRP – Associação de Trail-Running de Portugal, the act of registration presupposes authorization for their data to be transmitted for the purpose of preparing the classification, statistics and evaluation of the event, procedures of the responsibility of that Association.
Modifications
-These rules can be edited, changed or improved at any time by the organizing entity, without prior notice. The fact of registering implies acceptance of this regulation.
Others
-Considering trail running as a physically and mentally demanding modality, especially for the ULTRA races and it is not possible when preparing the race, to quantify what the real weather conditions will be at the time of the races, the organization always in favor of of the safety of athletes and members of the organization, reinforces that it reserves the right to change at any time the route that presents the greatest technical and altitude difficulties, also as a consequence of this, the position of the control/refueling posts, without warning prior.
-The organization may, whenever it sees fit, update this regulation, according to the organization’s needs, until the registration deadline.
-The Jury will decide on all matters related to the event and which were not subject to regulation or on misinterpretations of these regulations.
-In the absence of any information regarding this regulation, refer to the Trail competition Regulations of the Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. [https://atletismodamadeira.pt/wpcontent/uploads/2023/10/Reg_Trail_Madeira_2024-1.pdf]
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