General Regulations
1.1 Race Format
Ultra Trail Du Temple is a competitive trail running race taking place in the Sicilian areas surrounding historic places and parks where amphitheatres and Greek temples are located, such as Segesta, Selinunte, Agrigento and more.
The race is on a semi-autonomy format which means that runners must be able to provide for their own continuity between water stations.
Events comprise passage along stunning white-sanded beaches, across the Sicilian inland and National historic/marine parks, such as the Zingaro Reserve in Scopello, therefore requiring the utmost care and respect for the surrounding environment.
1.2 Date / Time and Distances
These are specified in each distance event.
1.3 Start / Finish Localities
These may differ in each distance event and it is the runners responsibility to know their own starting location. Runners who are registered in a particular distance event may not start from a different location as the one stated.
1.4 Cut Off Times
These have been set up because of logistic restrictions, i.e. park closing hours. Runners who will not arrive at specific check point by a certain hour will not be allowed to continue.
1.5 Athlete’s Registration
Official registration will close 30days before event day. This is to allow for the organization and logistic such as printing of BIB, t-shirt, medals, etc.
Runners’ official registration confirmation and race pack collection will start on day before event. Tents will be arranged at start point to complete the process for every runner in each distance event. The process involves:
presentation of medical certificate
equipment check (key to proceed further)
BIBs collection
event T-shirt collection
race pack collection
1.6 Transport and Shuttle services
In cases of different start locations for event distances, a shuttle/minibus service will be available to take runners to the remote start line. Bus leaving times are specified on each distance event. Registered participants who arrive late, will have to arrange for their own transportation.
In cases of different finish localities for event distances, a shuttle bus will also be available to take runners back the start line. Leaving times will be specified for each event.
These arrangements may change at the last minute and will be updated regularly.
A runner’s drop-bags service will also be available for distances greater than 60Km.
1.7 Event Cancellation / Refund
Should a participant decide to cancel or, the event being canceled due to force major, refund will be as follows:
full refund: if the cancellation occurs 30days before date of event (either cases),
partial refund: if the cancellation occurs within 20days of start of event (participant’s cancellation),
no refund: if a cancellation takes place less than a week before the event (participant’s cancellation).
No refund will be issued if a participant has been declared unfit to continue by the medical personnel at First Aid stations or, the time limit at specific points had been exceeded.
1.8 Liability Disclaimer
Voluntary registration and consequent participation in the race indicate full acceptance of these regulations and any changes made. Every participant must be aware of the risks encountered during trail running in semi-autonomy. By registering, the participant exempts the organizers from any liability, both civil and criminal, for damage to people and/or things caused, indirectly, by him or derived from him. Furthermore, by accepting this disclaimer, every participant gives permission to the organizers to use photos and/or videos taken during the events for the sole purpose of media attraction and marketing.
2.1 Course Rules
Team members will be stationed at various points on the course to monitor and confirm passage of the athletes as well as to check the mandatory equipment.
Anyone skipping a check point and/or who refuses to submit to the mandatory equipment check will be immediately disqualified.
Runners MUST wear their race BIB in the front. or back, and it MUST be visible throughout the course. This CANNOT be modified or used personal use during the race.
The use of headphone during the race is prohibited.
Runners caught throwing plastic bottles/wrappings other than the garbage bins provided will be disqualified.
No assistance is allowed, throughout the course, other than that of team members and volunteers.
Runners MUST assist other runners/participants in difficulty
2.2 Mandatory equipment
For the safety and well being of every participants as well as to make the event as enjoyable as possible, every runner MUST present a set of mandatory equipment at registration day. A specific station will be set up for such purposes. The list of mandatory equipment includes, but not limited to:
2 x 500ml water flasks
running back-pack
trail-running shoes
GPS watch
a fully charged mobile phone capable of international roaming (with the local emergency numbers),
a minimum of 3 x 40g energy gels and/or chewable sugar blocks
a minimum of 2 high energy snack bars
waterproof jacket & trousers
survival blankets
whistle
self-adhering bandages
2 working head-torches (with spare batteries for each)
cap or bandana
sunglasses
sunscreen
walking poles (optional); however, these MUST be carried for the full distance
a drop-bag (optional)for events of 60+Km. Drop bags, if any, must be handed in by the specified time, at the apposite registration tent.
2.3 Markings, cones and flags/banners
Various gazebo, including the registration and race pack pick-up tents, will be set up at start/finish area as well as throughout the course for water/refreshment stations. Route marking and cones will be laid out throughout the course, including fences at starting/finish areas.
2.4 Aids Station and Environment
The course is facilitated by water & refreshment stations / first AID points at approx. 10Km distance from each other with major vendor and sponsor tents at start and finish lines. No plastic cups and/or glasses will be provided. Runners must have their own cup/glass. Participants caught disrespecting the local environment, i.e. throwing plastic wrapping on the floor, will be disqualified. Trash bins will be provided throughout.
No support is allowed outside the refreshment area from personnel other that staff and volunteer. Accepting help from ‘outsiders’ will result in immediate disqualification.
2.5 Race Timers
A professional race timer will be hired to assist in the timing monitoring and live display setup, as well as coordinate the start of remote locations. Time scans will be taken at random points throughout the course.
2.6 Food & Drinks
Energy bar and saline/electrolytes drinks as well as fresh fruit and local delicatessen would be available to runners and staff ONLY. No disposable items will be supplied i.e. cups and/or glasses.
3.1 Ambulance
The local First Aid service will be involved throughout the event. Ambulances with paramedical staff will be stationed at various points along the route. A risk assessment will be carried out and an emergency plan will be put in place.
3.3 Medical Certification
Every runner must produce a medical certification at registration day. This will be kept by the UTDT staff and saved on file respecting confidentiality and European GDPR rules. There will be no photocopy equipment on site.
3.4 Runners’ Insurance
Runner’s insurance is a prerequisite to participation. Every registrant MUST produce a valid Personal Insurance certificate/document that will cover the costs of:
- search & rescue
- transportation
- medical bills
- repatriation (if necessary)
3.5 Rules & Regulation
Every runner must adhere to the local municipality rules, especially when entering sites of historic importance such as the Segesta Temple Park and/or the National Zingaro marine Reserve. Acts of theft, vandalism and/or public obscenity will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification and legal actions. Runners who take part in the event, any distances, are further required to adhere to the following:
have completed the payment of the relevant event fees,
have acquired the personal Health Insurance to cover for rescue and/or repatriation costs,
present a valid medical certificate,
make adjustments in order to fit for the mandatory equipment,
carry a fully charged phone capable of International roaming,
help other fellow runners in case of any Health&Safety issues.
3.6 Withdrawal
Should any participants, at any time during the race, decide to withdraw from the event, it is their responsibility to reach the closest refreshment point/aid station and inform the Management as soon as possible. Transportation arrangements back to start line may take hours.
3.7 Toilets
The UTDT group will assure that the necessary hygienic facilities will be easily reachable on site, within walking distance.
3.8 Fire Prevention ans Safety
It is strictly prohibited to smoke and/or use any lighting devices, gas or electric, during the entire event within the marked limits, including but not limited to the Start/Finish and registration areas as well as the entire course. Fire extinguishers will, however, be supplied at strategic locations.
4.1 What’s included
All fees detailed on registration page include:
transport to/from remote starting points,
access to Historic Parks / National Reserves,
transportation from refreshment point in case of withdrawal,
finisher medal (for each distance),
winners trophies,
water and fresh fruit at start and every refreshment point,
pasta night (for participants only. Participant’s friends and/or partners will be charged €5. (to be confirmed)
5.1 first three men & women 100Km
5.2 first three men&women 60Km
5.3 first three man&woman 38Km
5.4 first man&woman 11Km
5.5 first age category men&women
* 18 – 29 y.o.,
* 30 – 39 y.o.,
* 40 – 49 y.o.,
* 50 – 59 y.o..
* 60+ y..o.