MAY 17, 2025

RACE RULES

 

REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION
A.S.D. BARNES TRAIL AND ROAD, in collaboration with TriO Eventi SSD a RL and the Municipality of [name], organizes the trail running event included in the FIDAL National Calendar.

Start Location: Corso Italia (NOLI)
Women’s start time: 11:30
Men’s start time: 11:40

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

According to the “Regulations for the Organization of Non-Stadium Events” issued by FIDAL, the following athletes are eligible to participate:

  • Athletes aged 20 and older (based on year of birth), registered in Italy with a FIDAL-affiliated club for 2025.

  • Italian or foreign athletes holding a valid Runcard (which serves as sports insurance and a competition license) or athletes registered with a Sports Promotion Body (Athletics Section) who also possess a valid Runcard-EPS. These athletes must hold a valid medical certificate for competitive athletics, which must be submitted (digitally is acceptable) to the organizers of each event.

  • Italian or foreign athletes not registered in Italy but holding a valid membership with an athletics federation recognized by World Athletics. Upon registration, they must submit a self-certification declaring possession of such membership. This declaration must be signed in original form when collecting the race bib.

IMPORTANT: Foreign athletes without an Italian type B1 competitive medical certificate must present the specific medical certificate form provided by the Organization (available for download HERE), completed and signed by their doctor. Foreign-issued certificates will not be accepted.

LOCATION

The “IL GOLFO DELL’ISOLA TRAIL” takes place in the municipalities of the Gulf of the Island: Bergeggi, Noli, Spotorno, and Vezzi Portio.

The RACE VILLAGE is located in the historic center of NOLI, the race will start from Corso Italia and the arrival arch is located in Piazzetta Chiappella.

The two prologues on Thursday and Friday will start and finish at the Race Village in Spotorno. The main races on Saturday and Sunday will take place on a course starting and ending in NOLI.

MAIN RACE COURSE

Start and Finish: NOLI (SV) – Via Fiumara
The course is 25.4 km long with a positive elevation gain of 1,260 m on unpaved trails, starting and finishing in Noli.

The course will be marked with flags. Race staff will be stationed at the start, finish, and along the route. Staff members will wear t-shirts labeled “STAFF.”

All participants must strictly follow the marked course and obey the directions of race officials and signage, especially in dangerous sections requiring extra caution.

Outside the official race course, the Organization does not guarantee athlete safety. Since the race takes place in mountainous terrain, competitors are strongly encouraged to inspect the course in advance to ensure it suits their experience and abilities.

The course requires the ability to move over typical mountain terrain, including steep and unstable paths, rocky or scree slopes. Athletes must not cut corners or take shortcuts; straying from the marked route may result in disqualification and is entirely at the athlete’s own risk. The Organization does not ensure safety or support outside the official course.

The topographic map and GPS track, including checkpoint cut-off times, will be published on the event website. Athletes are encouraged to download and carry them during the race. Medical aid stations will be present along the route.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

  • Race bib (must be worn visibly at all times, and cannot be altered, folded, or cut).

  • Windproof jacket (in case of bad weather).
    Poles are NOT allowed.

Mandatory equipment checks will be carried out before the start and during the race. Violations will result in disqualification or a 3-minute time penalty.

CUT-OFF TIMES

The maximum time allowed to complete the race is 6 hours. Athletes who fail to meet the time cut-offs will be excluded from the competition.

If disqualified due to a time limit (but not for medical reasons), the athlete must return to the base by retracing the course, following instructions from the safety personnel.

If the exclusion is due to physical issues, the athlete will be assisted and transported by the Organization. At any point on the course, medical personnel may exclude a competitor who is deemed unfit to continue, regardless of whether they have passed previous cut-offs.

WITHDRAWAL

If an athlete withdraws from the race, they must inform a checkpoint official and show their race bib.

If no medical intervention is needed, the athlete must return along the marked route independently. Upon voluntary withdrawal (not due to injury), the Organization’s responsibility ends. Any return to base in this case is at the athlete’s own risk.

A sweep team will follow the last runners to ensure no participants remain on the course after the event.

AID STATIONS AND ASSISTANCE

There will be one aid station on the course, which runners will pass three times (at km 6, 13, and 23).

Athletes may only use official aid stations and are not allowed to receive outside assistance or refreshments. Environmental responsibility is mandatory: all used materials must be taken back to base and disposed of properly.

At the finish line, there will be a final refreshment station and shower facilities.
Note: No aid station or showers are provided for the prologue.

COURSE MODIFICATION OR INTERRUPTION

The Organization reserves the right to modify the course, delay the start, temporarily suspend, or permanently stop the race for some or all participants in the event of conditions that may compromise safety (e.g., rescue operations, rockfall, etc.).

In case of difficult weather conditions, the Organization may modify or cancel the race while in progress. In such cases, the rankings will be determined based on the last completed checkpoint.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

All athletes must fully respect the environment. Discarding cups, wrappers, or any kind of litter outside designated containers at aid stations will result in a 2-minute penalty.

The Organization is not responsible for the loss or theft of unattended personal belongings before, during, or after the race.

IMAGE RIGHTS

By registering, the athlete expressly authorizes the Organization to freely use any images (static or moving) taken during the event. These images may be shared with the Organization’s institutional and commercial partners for promotional or advertising use, without any time or territorial limitation, in any media format.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registrations must be done online via the official race website using a credit card.

The Organization reserves the right to increase the participant limit or issue wild cards beyond the maximum capacity.

Registration fee: €60.00 (for FIDAL-registered athletes), includes:

  • Race entry and assistance

  • Bib number and aid stations

  • Shower service

  • Downloadable diploma

  • Finisher’s gadget

Maximum participants: 800

BIB COLLECTION

Race bibs will be distributed at the race office in Piazza Milite Ignoto, Noli:

  • Friday, May 16, 2025: 14:00 – 19:00

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025: 08:00 – 11:00

TECHNICAL BRIEFING

The race briefing will be held at the Race Village on Friday, May 16 at 19:00.
Speakers will also provide information on course conditions and weather at the start line.

AWARDS

GTWS PRIZES (MEN & WOMEN):
Each GTWS race will award up to €20,400 in cash prizes to the top 10 finishers, for a total of €163,200, distributed as follows:
1st place: €3,000
2nd place: €2,000
3rd place: €1,000
4th place: €900
5th place: €800
6th place: €700
7th place: €600
8th place: €500
9th place: €400
10th place: €300

Note: Prizes not collected during the ceremony will not be handed out later. No age-group prizes will be awarded.

For any further inquiries, please contact the Organization at the race office.

REGISTRATION FEE REFUND POLICY

In case of withdrawal after registration, race cancellation due to force majeure or legal measures, or any other reason:

  • No registration fee refunds will be issued.

  • Bib transfers to other athletes are not allowed.

  • Entries cannot be deferred to future editions.

The Organization may, at its sole discretion, issue partial refunds in the event of cancellation.

If the participant limit is reached early, the Organization may create a waiting list.

COMPLAINTS

Any complaints must be submitted according to FIDAL and R.T.I. regulations.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization address:
TriO Eventi S.S.D. A R.L.
Via Caduti dei Lager, 36 – 25015 Desenzano del Garda (BS)
Website: www.trioevents.it
Email: info@trioevents.it

NOTES

The original version of this document is in Italian. In case of discrepancies between the Italian version and any translations, the Italian version shall prevail.

FINAL WARNINGS

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time for organizational reasons, subject to FIDAL approval. Any matter not covered herein will be governed by FIDAL and G.G.G. technical and statutory rules.