Kima Trophy
2010 Ultra SkyMarathon® World Championship Rules
The Kima Trophy, 2010 Ultra SkyMarathon® World Championship, organized by the Kima Association, will take place on Sunday, August 29, 2010 on the new course renovated in 2008.
Course
Start: Filorera (870m), then on to Val di Predarossa, Rifugio Ponti, Passo Cameraccio, Passo Torrone, Rifugio Allievi- Bonacossa, Passo Averta, Passo Qualido, Passo Camerozzo, Rifugio Gianetti, Passo Barbacane, Rifugio Omio, Bagni di Masino, Piana di Bregolana, San Martino and finish in Filorera (870m).
Course features
Distance: 49,500 km. Vertical climb: 3,800m ascent and 3,800m descent, up and down seven passes above 2,500m altitude. Maximum altitude: Cameraccio Pass, 2,950m (check point).
Qualification
Open to men and women 18 years of age or more. A medical certificate stating that the participant is fit to practice endurance sport is required. Entrants must have finished a SkyMarathon® (or equivalent) in 2009 or 2010. A limit of 100 athletes may take part.
Athletes representing all the ISF member countries have the right to enter, providing they meet the qualification standards (see Qualification).
Technical features
According to the ISF rules the race is classified as an “Ultra SkyMarathon®”. The race takes place on mountain paths but with demanding stretches both uphill and downhill and, in certain parts, fixed ropes, snow, exposed ledges, steep slopes and stony terrain – in other words, requiring good physical preparation and extreme caution.
The entire course is marked with the Sentiero Roma white-red-white system; with orange fluorescent flags; and, in the lower stretches and at road crossings, with red and white tape and yellow arrows. Every pass has an information board showing the number of kilometers into the race and the number left to run.
It’s compulsory to follow the marked course – or risk disqualification. Along the course there will be fixed check points and time limits. At every refuge, and at certain points along the course, medical assistance will be available. The medical team has the faculty of deciding if an athlete should retire and consign their bib.
Assistance and Time Checks
Race safety is assured by the Alpine Rescue Service, mountain guides, SAGF, the Civil Defence, the Rock Climbing Division of the Carabinieri. At every refuge and at some passes, aid stations will be available with salt drinks and water. Time checks will be operative: the first at the Bocchetta Roma, the second at the Rifugio Allievi Bonacossa where athletes outside the time limit will be stopped and accompanied to the finish line. If these rules are not adhered to, participants may be charged for being accompanied to the finish area.
The maximum time allowed to finish the race will be 10 hours for men and 11 hours for women. Time limits will be operative at the Bocchetta Roma (at the end of the snow field), 3 hours for men and 3 hours 30 minutes for women; at the Rifugio Allievi: 5 hours for men and 5 hours 30 minutes for women.
A 15 minute bonus may be applied if an athlete is considered in good physical condition or if the weather conditions are severe.
Retirement is permitted only at one of the four refuges along the course where race marshals must be advised and the bib consigned. The bib will be charged for if not consigned.
A penalty of 20 minutes will be assigned for not announcing an athlete in difficulty, and five minutes for participants littering the course with bottles or cups outside the aid station area (marked with red and white tape).
Start
The meeting is at 6 am. The mass start (all categories) or staged start (men / women) will be
between 6.30 and 7.15 am, decided at the briefing the night before. All athletes must sign a document proving their presence at the start.
Equipment
Trail running shoes, socks, ¾ tights (worn) are compulsory and gloves, windproof jacket or vest, must be carried. A technical top must be worn under the race bib. Ski poles may not be used in the technical stretches and the use of a helmet is advised. All compulsory equipment must be carried to the finish line. The non compliance with this rule risks disqualification or penalties according to the rules.
Programme modification
The Race Committee reserves the right to modify the programme and set up a reserve course with similar parameters. In case of extreme weather conditions the race may be suspended. In this case, the athletes must return according to instructions given at the check points. All responsibility is declined for athletes who do not observe these instructions or who decide to continue.
The decision of the committee may not be contested and will be decided by a majority vote together with the race director. In the event of parity, the final decision will be with the Race Committee President.
All cases not foreseen by the present regulations will be put to the International Skyrunning Federation, the rules of which prevail in all cases.
Participants
All participants must reach the start with a whistle, supplied by the organisers, to be used in case of danger or injury during the race. Three-quarter length or full length tights must be worn, a technical short or long-sleeved top, gloves, windproof jacket or vest and the bib supplied by the organisers which should be worn over any jacket and constantly visible throughout the competition. Trail running shoes in good condition and with a well defined sole must worn. Any variations will be notified by the organizers according to the weather conditions, including the use of extra safety equipment.
The Race Committee, considering the nature of the competition, declines all responsibility or eventual accidents caused by participants’ conduct not conforming to the rules or by third persons on the course for whatever reason.
Full collaboration is asked of all competitors to ensure a safe and successful outcome of the event and therefore to comply with all the rules. Supporters or trainers are allowed on the course only behind the last athlete in order not to impede the competition in the areas equipped with chains and fixed ropes .
The Kima Association will not assist or allow the use of aid stations to any one not competing in the race, including trainers or supporters.
In case of dispute or cases not foreseen by the present regulations the International Skyrunning Federation rules will prevail in all cases. See www.skyrunning.com