To participate in a UTMB event, in particular it is essential:
To be completely aware of the length and difficulty of the event and to be adequately prepared for it.
To have acquired, before to the race, a real understanding of personal autonomy in the mountains/terrain allowing for the management of potential problems encountered during this type of event, notably:
Ability to confront, without outside assistance, changing climatic conditions which could be very difficult to deal with at altitude (night, wind, cold, fog, rain or snow).
Ability to manage, including when one is isolated, physical or mental problems arising from a heavy fatigue, digestive problems, muscle or articular/joint pains, small wounds, etc...
Aware that the organization’s role is not to help a runner manage these problems.
Aware that for such an activity in the mountains, safety depends upon the runner's ability to adapt to the problems encountered or foreseen.
To inform and educate the runner’s supporters towards the respect of nature, people, and the regulations of the race.
Participants are expected to demonstrate the principles of semi-autonomy/self-sufficiency. They should be prepared to carry their own fluids, food, and gear (including inclement weather gear) between aid stations. Participants should also be prepared, within the course safety guidelines, to handle adverse or changing conditions. This self-sufficiency principle implies the following rules:
Throughout the duration of the race each runner must have with them all their mandatory equipment. This equipment will be carried in a pack (backpack or belt) and cannot be changed along the race route. At any moment of the race, the race stewards/marshals can verify the pack and its contents. The runner is obligated to comply with these gear checks. Any non-compliant runner is at the risk of disqualification from the race.
The aid stations provide drinks and food to be consumed on site. The race organizer only provides still water and/or sports/electrolyte drink for filling water bottles or hydration packs. The runner should take care to ensure they have, when leaving each aid station, the appropriate quantity of drink and food to keep them going until the following aid station.
For races of the 100M, 100K and 50K, a personal assistant is allowed at certain aid stations (*), in the area specifically reserved for this use and at the discretion of the team leader. Only one person is allowed to provide assistance, which only includes providing the runner a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters. Medical assistance given by a member of the runner’s crew, is strictly forbidden, only small cares are allowed like massage and treating a blister as long as the runner remain seated on a chair and does have to lie. The rest of the aid station is strictly reserved for the runners.
It is forbidden to accompany or be accompanied along any part the race route by a person not registered for the race, outside of the spectator run zones which are clearly marked in the proximity of the aid stations. A participant who accepts being accompanied outside of the designated zones violates the principle of self-sufficiency. The assistance zone begins 500m before and ends 500m after the aid station, and there is only one assistant allowed per runner. The race stewards/marshals or team leaders, witnessing this violation, are authorized to penalize the participant in order to enforce the rules. Runners are not allowed to participate with a dog or any other animal, including service animals.
The list of places where assistance is tolerated is available on the website race pages.
In order to ensure their safety, each participant must carry with them all the items listed in the mandatory equipment checklist and must carry all the equipment with them during the duration of the race even if the runner is not using it.
Organized and/or random equipment checks will be carried out during the race. A penalty up to and including disqualification will be applied to runners who do not have all the mandatory equipment with them.
Please note: the items included in the mandatory equipment checklist are the basic pieces of equipment each runner must carry with them. It is important not to choose the lightest possible clothing. Instead runners should pack clothing that provides adequate protection in the mountains/course terrain against bad weather conditions, including cold, wind, heavy precipitation and snow and will be a better protection and allow better performances.
It is important to pack all this equipment in a way that preserves it from rain/snow and keeps it dry when it needs to be used (for example, using waterproof plastic bags).
List of mandatory equipment is available on the website race pages.
All clothing items must fit the runner - in terms of size - and they must not be altered in any way after leaving the factory. The mandatory gear must be carried in a running pack or belt for the duration of the whole race and must not be changed during the race.
In order to reduce plastic waste, no disposable dishes (cutlery, cups, bowls) will be distributed at any check point or aid station. We invite you to Bring Your Own Utensils (BYOU) if you wish to eat hot meals at the aid stations.
If runners choose to take hiking poles with them, they must carry them for the entire duration of the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and get them during the course of the race. No poles are authorized in the spare bags. The use of poles may be prohibited in certain areas marked by specific signs along the course, for safety or environmental reasons.
If you have further questions about mandatory equipment, do not hesitate to consult the organization.
Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
Race-bibs are handed over to each runner upon presentation of a valid ID with photo.
The race-bib must be worn on the front of torso at all times and must remain completely visible during the entire race. It must always be placed on top of all clothing and must not be positioned on a leg or on the pack. The runner’s name and partner's logos must not be altered or hidden. The bib is the pass to access the organization transportation, aid stations, medical points, rest rooms, showers, bag drop-off or pick-up areas. The bib is only withdrawn if the runner refuses to comply with the race director’s instruction. If the runner withdraws from the race, the race bib will be cut.
At the race-pack collection, each participant receives at least a 30-liter bag. After filling the bag with the items of their choice and closing them, runners can drop them off at the dedicated event area.
For logistics reasons, UTMB World series events only accept the UTMB World series spare bags that are distributed during the check-In. Those bags are reusable, so we ask the runners who already have received one of those bags to reuse it each time they take part in a UTMB World Series event.
How to get your bags at the finish area?
The bags are returned to either the runner or a family member or friend, only upon presentation of the race-bib. The bags must be retrieved no later than 2 hours after the end of the race.
For any runner that drops out of the race, the organization will take the bags to the finish area, as long as the runner’s withdrawal is registered with the race organizer. Because of logistical factors, the organization cannot guarantee that all bags are brought before the end of the race.
Only bags supplied by the organization will be transported. Poles are not allowed in these bags. As the items in the bags are neither checked nor controlled, the race organizer is not responsible for the items in the bags. We recommend not to put any valuable items in the bags. We advise runners to keep toiletries and spare clothes at their accommodation.
See drop bags location on the website race pages.
When registering for one of the UTMB® events, participants agree to respect the environment and the natural areas they pass through. In particular:
Littering is strictly forbidden (gel tubes, paper, organic detritus, plastic wrappers,...). Trash/rubbish bins are available at each aid-station and they must be used. The race stewards will be checking all along the race route.
All participants must keep their rubbish and wrappers with them until they can throw them in the bins at an aid station. Runners should carry a bag or pouch to carry their waste to the next bin. Plastic bags for soiled paper are handed out with the race-bibs. They must be used for collecting any paper used during any urgent need along the route.
All runners must follow the paths as they are way-marked, without short-cutting them. Actually, short cutting a path causes erosion thus damaging the site.
No disposable dishes (cutlery, cups, bowls) will be distributed at any check point or aid station. This is to reduce plastic waste by runners, as well as by the volunteers of the UTMB®. We invite you to bring your own utensils if you wish to eat hot meals at the aid stations.
Along the race route, there are points where runners are provided food and drinks. Aid stations supply drinks and food for consuming within the aid stations. The organization supplies still water and electrolyte/sports drink for filling the mandatory water bottles/hydration packs and personal collapsible cups. The runner must make sure, when leaving the aid station, that they have the necessary quantity of food and drinks to keep them going until the next aid station.
To enter the aid stations, runners must wear their race-bib.
The race guide and the relevant pages on our website provide full list of aid stations and what kind of food/drinks runners may find there.
Runners are checked upon arrival at an aid station and at some security points along the course. Unexpected check points are set up along the route. Their location will not be publicized.
Way markers are made of a reflective material that catches the light from the runner’s headlamp, so that they are easily visible at night.
WARNING: if you can't see any way markers, turn back!
Because we respect the environment, we do not use any paint on the trails.
There are several medical stations along the route. These stations are directly linked to the command center. There is medical staff at the command center or on the course during the events. Medical stations are intended to assist any runner in need of medical assistance. It is up to a runner in need of assistance or injured to call for help:
By going to a medical station
By calling the command center (phone number should be saved in mobile/cellphone)
By asking another runner to call for help
By using the SOS function on the LiveTrail app (if applicable)
Runners must provide assistance to any person in danger and alert the command center.
If a runner is unable to call the command center, and only if it is an absolute emergency, runners may call directly one of the national security services (especially if you are crossing an area where only emergency calls are possible): local emergency number will be specify on the race guide.
A number of unexpected events, including inclement weather events, could make you wait for help longer than expected. Your safety therefore depends upon the quality of the items that you have put in your pack.
All medical, paramedical, first aid and guide staff, as well as any person appointed by the race direction are able to:
Remove any participant who is deemed unable to continue the event.
Demand any competitor to use any item of the mandatory equipment.
Evacuate any runners deemed to be in danger.
Refer runners to the most appropriate care facility.
A runner who is treated by a doctor or reached by the search and rescue staff will defer to the professional’s authority and agrees to accept their decisions. If a runner's state of health justifies treatment via intravenous drip, the runner shall compulsorily withdraw from the race.
There is a medical center at the finish area available for runners with severe medical problems. Comfort care is based on the decision of the medical staff within the limits of care available.
Runners must stay on the marked path, even when they sleep.
All runners who voluntarily venture from the way-marked course are no longer under the responsibility of the organization.
You may find the time limit (cut-off times) for leaving the main aid stations on the event web site and in the Runner's Guide. In case of any changes, the new cut-off times will be announced via SMS/text message.
When start is organized in several waves, the maximum authorized time and time barriers are calculated taking into account the departure time of the runners from the LAST wave.
Cut-off times are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish within the time limit. In order to be authorized to continue a race, all participants must leave the check point/aid station before the cut-off time (whatever their time of arrival at the check point).
All runners who drop out, are stopped by the organization, or are behind official time barriers are not allowed to continue the race. Their bib will be cut and they will be transported back to the event area by the organization transportation.
Time limit and cut off times are specified on the website race pages.
Except in case of injury, a runner wishing to withdraw the race must do so only at a check point. They must inform the person responsible for the point or report their withdrawal via the LiveRun app (if applicable) and inform the command center.
If a runner wishes to withdraw while on the route between two checkpoints, he/she must reach the nearest checkpoint where he/she must report their withdrawal.
Runners who withdraw must keep their race bib because it is the pass to access organization transport, meals, treatment rooms, ...
Repatriation works as follows:
Vehicules are available at some aid stations to take runners who drop out back to finish line.
Runners who drop out at any other aid station or check point but whose state of health does not require them to be evacuated must return as quickly as possible and by their own means to the nearest point of repatriation.
For aid stations or security points accessible by car or 4x4:
After the closing of the aid station/security points, the organization might repatriate any runners who have abandoned and haven't left the aid station yet.
In the event of bad weather conditions justifying the partial or total stop of the race, the organization will make sure that all runners are transported as soon as possible.
During the race, runners will have some rest areas in some aid stations, with camp beds and blankets. Runners having finished their race and wishing to prolong their stay, must have their own accomodation.
All the post race services are listed on the website race pages.
For each race, there is an overall ranking - men and women - and an age category ranking - men and women - (see below further details for each category).
UTMB® World Series Events The first five men and the first five women in the general ranking, as well as the first runner man and woman in each category receive a trophy.
UTMB® World Series Finals The first ten men and the first ten women in the general ranking, as well as the first runner man and woman in each category receive a trophy.
Awards and trophies are only distributed at the prize giving ceremony. It's mandatory to be present in order to receive them.
Results for all participants are available at www.utmbworld.com.
| Age categories |
|---|
| 16-17 |
| 18-19 |
| 20-34 |
| 35-39 |
| 40-44 |
| 45-49 |
| 50-54 |
| 55-59 |
| 60-64 |
| 65-69 |
| 70-74 |
| 75-79 |
| 80-84 |
| 85+ |
If a runner breaks the rules, race directors, Marshalls and aid stations’/security points’ team leaders can instantly apply (*) a penalty according to the following chart:
100K and 100M races
| BREACH OF REGULATION | PENALTIES (*) – DISQUALIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Short-cutting the route | At the race director's discretion |
| Missing safety item(s) of the mandatory equipment checklist (no minimum water supply, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no smartphone) | Disqualification |
| Absence of other mandatory equipment items (only 1 torch lamp + list on the event website) | 1 hour penalty during which the runner is encouraged to get the missing equipment |
| Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked | Disqualification |
| Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode | 15 minute penalty |
| Discarding of rubbish/trash or non use of the organisation toilets (voluntary act) by a competitor or a member of their entourage | 1 hour penalty |
| Lack of respect for others (organization, volunteers or runners, including any type of abuse, trespassing, stealing or disregard for rules). NB: a participant whose supporters are rude and/or refuse to respect the organization’s instructions will be penalized | Disqualification |
| Not assisting a person in need (in need of care) | Disqualification |
| Assistance outside of authorized zones | 1 hour penalty |
| Being accompanied along the route outside the clearly defined zones of tolerance in the vicinity of an aid station | 15 minute penalty |
| Cheating (e.g., use of a means of transport, sharing a race-bib, …) | Immediate disqualification for life |
| Lack of visible race-bib | 15 minutes penalty |
| Wearing a non-conforming race-bib | 15 minute penalty during which time the runner places their race-bib in a manner which conforms to the rules |
| Dangerous behavior (e.g.: poles with unprotected points orientated towards runners or spectators) | 15 minutes penalty |
| No timing chip | According to the race directors' decision |
| No passage through a check point | According to the race directors' decision |
| Refusal to comply with an order from the race directors, race stewards/marshals, aid station’s team leader, doctors or search and rescue staff | Disqualification |
| Refusal of anti-doping control | The runner will be sanctioned in the same manner as they would be for drug taking |
| Intentional departure from a check point after the time barrier | Disqualification and 2-year ban from UTMB World Series |
| Use of poles not carried from the beginning of the race | 1 hour penalty |
| Unauthorized change of starting wave departing earlier than assigned one (NB : no penalty will be applied for a wave departing later than the assigned one) | 2 hours penalty |
| Abuse to other runners (physical or verbal) | Disqualification |
20K and 50K races
| BREACH OF REGULATION | PENALTIES (*) – DISQUALIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Short-cutting the route | At the race director's discretion |
| Missing safety item(s) of the mandatory equipment checklist: no minimum water supply, no waterproof jacket with hood (if requiered), no torch (if requiered), no survival blanket (if requiered), no smartphone | Immediate disqualification |
| Absence of other mandatory equipment items (race leggings or long trousers, only one torch light, cap or bandana, hat, warm and waterproof gloves, long-sleeved top, waterproof over-trousers, whistle, self-adhesive elasticated bandage, food reserve, collapsible cup) | 30 minute penalty during which the runner is encouraged to get the missing equipment |
| Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked | Disqualification |
| Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode | 15 minute penalty |
| Discarding of rubbish/trash or non use of the organisation toilets (voluntary act) by a competitor or a member of their entourage | 30 minute penalty |
| Lack of respect for others (organization, volunteers or runners, including any type of abuse, trespassing, stealing or disregard for rules). NB: a participant whose supporters are rude and/or refuse to respect the organization’s instructions will be penalized | Disqualification |
| Not assisting a person in need (in need of care) | Disqualification |
| Assistance outside of authorized zones | 30 minute penalty |
| Being accompanied along the route outside the clearly defined zones of tolerance in the vicinity of an aid station | 10 minute penalty |
| Cheating (e.g.: use of a means of transport, sharing a race-bib, …) | Immediate disqualification for life |
| Lack of visible race-bib | 10 minute penalty |
| Wearing a non-conforming race-bib | 10 minute penalty during which time the runner places their race-bib in a manner which conforms to the rules |
| Dangerous behavior (e.g.: poles with unprotected points orientated towards runners or spectators) | 10 minute penalty |
| No timing chip | According to the race directors' decision |
| No passage through a check point | According to the race directors' decision |
| Refusal to comply with an order from the race directors, race stewards, aid station’s team leader, doctors or search and rescue staff | Disqualification |
| Refusal of anti-doping control | The runner will be sanctioned in the same manner as they would be for drug taking |
| Intentional departure from a check point after the time barrier | Disqualification and 2-year ban from UTMB World Series |
| Use of poles not carried from the beginning of the race | 30 minute penalty |
| Unauthorized change of starting wave departing earlier than assigned one (NB : no penalty will be applied for a wave departing later than the assigned one) | 2 hours penalty |
| Abuse to other runners (physical or verbal) | Disqualification |
(*) The time penalties are immediately applicable on the spot, meaning the runner must “stand down” for the duration of the penalty time. The runner’s time will not be stopped while the penalty is being served . If a breach of regulation is discovered after the race, the Race Director can also decide to apply a penalty on the finish time of the runner. Any other breach of the rules will be subject to a penalty decided by the Race Directors. In case of a disqualification, the runner is not entitled to get refunded of the entry fee.
By registering to UTMB’s events, all athletes agree to be bound by the UTMB’s Anti-Doping Rules and acknowledge the jurisdiction of UTMB in enforcing these rules. Athletes understand that adherence to the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules is essential to maintaining the integrity, fairness, and spirit of competition in the sport of trail running.
Athletes further acknowledge and agree to:
(a) be bound by and comply with all of the provisions of the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules (as amended from time to time), the World Anti-Doping Code and the International Standards issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA);
(b) be subject to the authority of UTMB to enforce, to manage results under, and to impose sanctions in accordance with, the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules;
(c) be subject to in-competition and out-of-competition doping control testing if selected by UTMB or relevant anti-doping authorities;
(d) provide accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information and make themselves available for testing if so required;
(e) refrain from using banned substances or engaging in prohibited methods as outlined in the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules and the WADA Prohibited List;
(f) be personally responsible for understanding what constitutes a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. Athlete also commit to monitor and ensure their own compliance with the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules, noting that certain medications, supplements, common beverages, and other legally available products may contain prohibited substances;
(g) consent to the collection, analysis and storage of urine, blood or other samples for anti-doping purposes, and acknowledge that the results thereof may be disclosed to relevant parties and the public in accordance with the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules;
(h) cooperate fully with UTMB and anti-doping authorities in any investigations or proceedings related to anti-doping rule violations;
(i) acknowledge the processing of their personal data by UTMB and its delegated third parties (including the International Testing Agency) in accordance with UTMB privacy notice;
(j) be subject to the jurisdiction of the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules, agreeing that any dispute arising out of a decision made pursuant to the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules, after exhaustion of the process expressly provided for in the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules, may be appealed exclusively as provided in Article 13 of the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules to an appellate body for final and binding arbitration;
(k) accept the consequences and sanctions imposed by UTMB or relevant anti-doping authorities in the event of an anti-doping rule violation, including disqualification from UTMB events and potential suspension from future participation;
(l) refrain from participating in any capacity in any UTMB Event during a period of Ineligibility of Provisional Suspension.
By completing the registration process, athletes confirm their understanding and agreement to be bound by the UTMB Anti-Doping Rules.
Any complaint regarding the rankings must be submitted to the organization to an organization representative as soon as possible after the runner's arrival and confirmed by email within 2 days after the end of the event. Any other complaint must be submitted to the organization by email within 10 days after the end of the event.
If necessary, the organization reserves the right to modify at any time the routes, starting times, cut-off times, the position of aid stations and medical stations, and any other aspect related to the smooth running of the events.
In case of force majeure, bad weather conditions or any other circumstance endangering the participants' safety, the organization reserves the right to:
Postpone the start of the race
Modify the cut-off times
Change the start date
Adapt the race’s course
Cancel the race
Stop temporarily the race
Stop the race in progress
Every competitor expressly foregoes the right for any images during the event, just as they renounce any right of appeal to the organizers and their partners for the use of their image. Only the organization can transfer this right for images to any media, via an accreditation or relevant license. Ultra-Trail®, Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, UTMB®, CCC®, TDS® and PTL® are legally registered trademarks. All communication about the event or the use of images from the event must respect the name of the event, the registered trademarks and have official approval from the organization.
Runners who are sponsored or otherwise using the branding of third-parties for promotional purposes, shall only use such third-party branding on their clothing and equipment during the competition. All other items, including but not limited to flags, banners or posters, are not allowed to be used, carried or worn along the race route, including at the finish line. Violations against this provision might lead to a penalty as decided in the sole discretion of the respective race directors.
Any proclamation, display or exhibition of political or religious messages or related images during the Event is prohibited.
Our 4 races pass through nearly 20 private properties which are only accessible during the races. Please do not practice on its properties before the event. And thank you to the different owners for allowing us to use the paths and trails of these magnificent properties. If you do not respect these rules, we will not be allowed to travel these beautiful paths and trails in the future.
100M Km0 to km 6: Start to Start of Watook closed Km 14 to km 6 to km 14 : go and back on Watook from the summit open Km 14 to km 17 : Watook to entry of Domaine Saint Denis open Km17 to km 36: Domaine Saint Denis to Bay Estate closed Km 36 To km 49: Bay Estate to view point le morne open Km 49 to km 57,5 : View point Le Morne to Single Cotteau Raffin closed Km 57,5 to 97 : Single cotteau raffin to pied brise fer open. Km 97 to km 105 : Brise fer to start of tourelle tamarin closed Km 105 to km 106 : climb go and back Tourelle tamarin open... Don't start the descente on the other side event if there is no fences Km 106 to km 129 : Summit tourelle tamarin to Cotteau raffin closed Km 126 to finish line : Cotteau Raffin to finish line open.
100K Km0 to km 19,5: Start to view point le morne open Km 19,5 to km 28 : View point Le Morne to Single Cotteau Raffin closed Km 28 to 60 : Single cottean raffin to pied brise fer open. Km 60 to km 68 : Brise fer to start of tourelle tamarin closed Km 68 to km 69 : climb go and back Tourelle Tamarin open... Don't start the descente on the other side event if there is no fences Km 69 to km 92,5 : Summit tourelle tamarin to Cotteau raffin closed Km 92,5 to finish line : Cotteau Raffin to finish line open.
50K
Km 0 to km 6: Start to Start of Watook closed Km 14 to km 6 to km 14 : go and back on Watook from the summit open Km 14 to km 28,5 : watook to Brise fer open Km 28,5 to km 52 : Brise fer to Cotteau raffin closed Km 52 to finish line : Cotteau Raffin to finish line open. If you want to do more open trails go to the 100M race course to see all the trails open outside of this closed up
20K Km0 to km 4: Start from View Point Le morne open Km 4 to km 15 : View Point Le morne to Cotteau Raffin closed Km 15 to km 22 : Cotteau Raffin to finish line open. If you want to do more open trails go to the 100M race course to see all the trails open outside of this closed up
100M and 100K races:
• Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
• Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
• with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
• Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged
• Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
• LiveRun application installed and activated.
• An external battery is highly recommended
• Personal collapsible cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
• Minimum water supply of 1 liters
• Two working headlamps with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp. Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for the main torch light
• Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
• Whistle
• Food reserve. Recommendation of 800kcal (ex : 2 gels + 2 power bars)
• Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry)
• *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber (10,000 mm).
• **RET value recommended: minimum of 13.
• the jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
• the seams must be sealed.
• the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted.
50K races:
• Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
• Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
• with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
• Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged
• Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
• LiveRun application installed and activated.
• An external battery is highly recommended
• Personal collapsible 15 cl/5 oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
• Minimum water supply of 1 liters
• Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 140 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
• Whistle
• Food reserve, recommendation: 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars)
In case of bad weather (annonce by the race organisation 24h before)
• Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry)
• *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber (10,000 mm).
• **RET value recommended: minimum of 13.
• the jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
• the seams must be sealed.
• the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted.
Please note, runners thinking of running for more than 9 hours will need to bring a headlamp
20K races:
• Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
• Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
• with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
• Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged
• Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
• LiveRun application installed and activated.
• An external battery is highly recommended
• Personal collapsible 15 cl/5 oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
• Minimum water supply
• Whistle
We can add other elements from this list to the mandatory equipment list and confirm 1 or 2 days before the events which ones will be required during the race. For the 50k and 20k races, you can also add elements from the minimum mandatory equipment list of the 100M and 100K (the waterproof jacket for instance)
• Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely • Cap, bandana or Buff®
- Sticks: beware of the use of your sticks, especially in the first part of the race when the platoon is dense. Do not put on straps in descents: in case of a sudden fall, they prevent you from catching up properly on the hands (injuries to the shoulders, wrists, forearms... or skull)
• Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (6,5 onces) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (4 onces) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
*the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, or vice versa
• Hat
• Warm gloves
• Warm and water-proof gloves
• Waterproof overpants
• ID – passport/ID card
• Sunglasses
• Protective eyewere
• Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape/back of the neck
• Sunscreen
• 3rd warm layer (intermediary layer between the 2nd layer and the waterproof jacket)
• Recommendation: fleece or compressible down jacket
• Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes excluded)
• Poles
• Light running gaiters
• LED, reflective vest or belt, or reflective band with at least 2 inches length
• Surval bag
• Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm / 40 inches x 2,5 inches)
Transfer of entries :
a) To another runner :
Registration is personal. However, it is possible to transfer an entry to another person up to 4 weeks before the opening of the first race number distribution day June 20, 2024, provided that the runner benefiting from the transfer of the entry also meets the entry conditions listed above. A transfer fee of 20 euros applies. Once the recipient has accepted and completed the transfer, the runner's original registration will be cancelled and refunded. Refunds are processed within 5 to 7 working days. The transfer fee will be automatically deducted from the refund.
b) On another race of the same event :
It is possible to transfer a registration to a shorter distance up to 4 weeks before the event and within the limit of available places. In this case, no refund will be made. The event organizer must be contacted directly by e-mail. It is also possible to request the transfer of an entry to a longer distance, but the request will not be automatically accepted and will be at the discretion of the race director. Transfers are only available if the new race is not fully booked. The athlete will have to pay the difference in price.
Runners who so wish may take out cancellation insurance. The purpose of cancellation insurance is to reimburse the full registration fee for Mauritius by UTMB® 2024 in the event of a participant requesting cancellation of his or her registration. Runners wishing to take out this insurance will be required to pay an additional 12% of the registration fee. Cancellation insurance must only be taken out at the time of registration. Conditions of sale: https://assur-connect.com/beticketing_one-faq/ Cancellation of an entry or non-participation in the race for which you have entered does not entitle you to priority entry in subsequent years. No refunds will be made to runners who wish to cancel their participation in the race and who have not taken out cancellation insurance at the time of registration.
Cancellation insurance must be taken out at the time of registration.
"Any complaint arising from the runner's registration for one of the races in the Mauritus by UTMB event must be sent by e-mail to: mauritius@service.utmb.world or sent by post to YOTTA SPORT, 2507, Avenue de l'Europe,69140 Rillieux la pape, France.
Any complaint that cannot be resolved within two (2) months of sending a registered letter to UTMB Group may also be brought to the attention of UTMB Group's mediator, whose contact details are as follows: MCP Médiation 12 square Desnouettes 75015 PARIS http://mcpmediation.org. Any dispute concerning registration (for example, if a runner is not selected via the lottery) or related to sports management and rules (for example, if a runner abandons a race) cannot be considered as valid grounds for a claim."
In accordance with the French Data Protection Act of August 6, 1978 (loi informatique et liberté), and in compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD EU 2016/679), every competitor has the right to access and rectify data concerning him or her. The information is collected as part of a registration for one of the Mauritius By UTMB races, for the purposes of the organization, and in particular that of identifying each competitor individually in order to communicate to them before, during or after the event any information related to their participation. All runner data is kept for a period of 10 years, renewable with each registration, corresponding to the legal retention period of the medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of athletics or running in competition, or of the sports license. After 10 years, unless the runner gives explicit authorization, all data is deleted, except for surname, first name, date of birth, gender and nationality, in order to maintain rankings. All riders can access their personal data via their rider space, which can be accessed via this link. Any request to modify data can be made: 2. By post to the following address DPO UTMB UTMB Group 31 rue du Lyret 74400 Chamonix 3. By email to the following address: dpo@utmb.world
Any request for access or modification of personal data will be processed as soon as possible after receipt of the request, within a maximum period of 1 month.
YOTTA SPORT organizes Mauritius by UTMB®
Mauritius by UTMB is an event comprising several races in the heart of nature, taking in the hiking trails of Mauritius. Each race takes place in a single stage, at each runner's own pace and within a time limit. Click here for more information: https://mauritius.utmb.world/
-100M: Chamarel and Visitor Center , lightening bags available at both sites
- 100K:Chamarel and Visitor Center , lightening bag available only at Visitor Center
- 50k and 20k No allegation bag.
The allegement bags will be deposited before the start of each race at the Chateau de Bel Ombre. They will be picked up after the race on arrival from 9am on Sunday morning. The bags of change after the race will be deposited at the Chateau de Bel Ombre for the 50k/ 200K/ 100M and to recover at the finish. For the 20k, the bags of change after the race will be deposited at the finish less than 100m from the start and to recover at the finish.
No starting SAS, only one wave in each race.
Village Expo and Bib Collection: Place du Moulin in Bel Ombre
Starting Location: 50K/100K/100M Castle of Bel Ombre 20K Morne Public Beach
Friday:
- 10h/ 18h Opening of the Village Exhibitors Place du Moulin in Bel Ombre
- 10am/6pm Bib collection (20K/50K/100K/100M) Village Exhibitors Place du Moulin in Bel Ombre
Saturday:
- 6h30 Departure Chateau de Bel Ombre 100M
- 7h/ 12h Opening of the Village Exhibitors Place du Moulin in Bel Ombre
- 7h/ 8h30 Opening bib collection only 50K Village Exhibitors Place du Moulin in Bel Ombre
- 7h30 Departure Chateau de Bel Ombre 100K
- 8h30/ 12h Opening pick-up of bibs 20K Village Exhibitors Place du Moulin in Bel Ombre
- 9h Departure Chateau de Bel Ombre 50K
- 13h30 Arrival 1st 50K
- 17h30 Arrival 1st 100K
- 21h15 Arrival 1st 100M
Sunday:
- 7h30/ 9h30 Opening bib collection 20K Public Beach Le Morne
- 10h Departure Morne 20K Public Beach
- 10h15 50K Rewards Finish Line Public Beach Le Morne
- 10h45 100K Awards Finish Line Public Beach Le Morne
- 11h30 Arrival 1st 20K
- 15h00 20K Rewards Finish Line Public Beach Le Morne
- 16h30 100M Rewards Finish Line Public Beach Le Morne
- 17h30 Last arrival 100M
Arrival: Morne Public Beach 20K/50K/100K/100M
They are only possible on refuelling. In case of withdrawal, the rider must prevent the PC race.
L’hydratation et les apports énergétiques doivent être adaptés aux conditions météo et enrichis en sel tout au long de l’effort. Maintenez un bon équilibre entre les sucres lents et les sucres rapides.
Some common sense reminders to deal with difficult weather:
Anticipate cold and humidity as well as extreme heat. In Mauritius, it is often wet in the heights of the Black River Gorges National Park and at night with wind and cold, it is better to be well equipped. Don’t wait to shiver to cover yourself Don’t change in the wind: anticipate or wait to be safe Protect yourself from the sun The races of Mauritius by UTMB are races in the countryside with isolated parts (some points of the road networks, telecommunications...).
We advise you to have a mobile phone recharged with a connection with a Mauritian chip or an international package in order to be able to call the PC Course or medical in case of problem: PC Course no.: XXXX PC Medical no.: +230 54 74 28 37
FATIGUE AND VIGILANCE Places are provided on the supply points to rest, sleep a few moments. It is dangerous to sleep alone in the wilderness. Fatigue and lack of alertness can cause an accident. Run below your possibilities (especially in the first part) to keep energy to overcome a difficult situation such as a sudden change in weather.
The application is a reference interface for your safety, while providing you with valuable race information (real-time tracking of your race and that of your friends). In case of SOS, the application allows you to send your GPS position directly to the organization by text. This saves valuable time for your support. However, it does not replace a call to the Course PC. A mobile phone operating in Mauritius and operational during the event is mandatory. Do not put your phone in airplane mode because we must be able to contact you before, during and after the race. Smartphones are highly recommended to use the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app, which is essential for your security. For runners who will spend more than 15 hours in the race, it is advisable to bring an external battery. Check that the Emergency Call No. you have indicated is that of the person you know who needs to be alerted in case of a problem. Very important: To improve your support in case of an incident, check that you have filled in your runner space, your phone number during the race. You can update it until the start of your race.
Marking will be done for all races with orange reflective stickers, with temporary paint on some roads or delicate passages and orientation signs at course changes. You can also download the gps tracks to enter your watches, they are available on our website at the level of the maps of each race.
Route instructions:
In case of loss of the markup turn around to find the last beacon Stay on the paths or paths
