MEDIUM DISTANCE

The “Adamello Trail” (AT) is a race of 90 km of length and 6.050m of positive difference in altitude, to run in self-sufficiency, organized by the Adamello Ultratrail ASD in cooperation with the Unione dei comuni Alta Valle Camonica.

The start is fixed on Friday 23rd September 2022 at 7:00 a.m at the Centro Eventi in Vezza D’oglio, Via Del Piano, 1.
The maximum time allowed to finish the race is 36 hours.

The Adamello Trail route is mainly conducted on mountain trails and forest tracks. Participating in this sort of event, however, is limited to athletes with proven long-distance races and high mountain environments experience, aware of the length of the race, and with autonomy skills such as to be able to handle the best, with no extra help, the various issues that may arise in this specialty (night walking, prohibitive weather conditions, physical or mental fatigue, discomfort, inflammation or muscle problems, injuries, etc.).

In order to be eligible to participate, competitors must be at least 20 years old and be in possession of a fitness certificate for the practice of this competitive activity, issued by a sports medicine doctor and recognized in their country of residence, valid for the duration of the race. National health insurance card is mandatory and, for foreigners, the form E111.

When registering, athletes sign up to start and finish the race by carrying the following mandatory equipment at all times (checks may be performed during the race):

• Thermic/ emergency blanket;
• Long sleeve sweater or microfleece;
• Hooded jacket padded duvet, primaloft or similar with impermeable layer or alternatively long-sleeved jersey + heavy + boss waterproof layer (always 3 layers, one of which must have the hood)
• Long pants to the ankle or alternatively 3/4 pants with long socks;
• Gloves and cap;
• 2 headlamps with spare batteries
• Phone with full battery and security numbers provided by the organization;
• Whistle;
• Water bottle or camelbag with minimum capacity of 1lt + personal glass (no glasses at the refreshment points)
• Adequate trail running footwear
• Crampons
• First aid kit (plasters, gauze, elastic bandage).

• GPS device
• Waterproof pants covers
• Food supplies
• Cash (mountain shelters and public facilities along the route)
• Sticks are allowed

The track will be marked with reflective elements flags for night vision. Participation at the AT requires however a good sense of direction in the mountains. It is recommended to use a gps device; the complete track of the route is available online and will be promptly updated in case of any changes to the route.

Athletes must follow the route traced by the organization without any shortcuts: cutting or abandoning the route, which is at own and exclusive risk of the athlete, will result in disqualification from the event. Athletes out of time or in difficult situations must leave the race only at a check-point, where they will be accompanied down to the valley by the organization.

In case of sickness or injury, the organization must be alerted. The athlete who abandons the race without notifying it immediately, will have to bear all the expenses related to the start of the research by the rescue personnel.

In every phase of the race, athletes will have to act independently and self-sufficiently, with no outside help or assistance, except for the refreshments set up by the organisation. It is allowed to get supplies and/or stop by activities and public places along the route during opening hours. Athletes wishing to bivouac along the route must do so in places guarded by the organization.

Private property must be respected, avoiding to use tools or manufactures found along the way, under penalty of disqualification.

It is forbidden to throw or leave any object along the way, under penalty of disqualification. Competitors, in case of need, they are required to lend each other assistance.

Along the route, the organisation set up check points where athletes must pass by and sign the entrance and exit table, under penalty of disqualification. Drink and food supplies are guaranteed in every check point. refusal to submit to the control or lack of obligatory material = disqualification

Along the route, the organisation set up check points where athletes must pass by and sign the entrance and exit table, under penalty of disqualification. Drink and food supplies are guaranteed in every check point. refusal to submit to the control or lack of obligatory material = disqualification

The abandonment of a competitor in difficulty, spontaneously or upon the decision of the jury and / or one of the doctors of the organization, it must take place at the nearest checkpoint, where the competitor will be given to the organization’s staff and accompanied downstream.

Registration must be done on the sign-up page. Registrations’ opening date will be announced soon. 

By the act of registration, competitors release the organizers from all civil and criminal action against persons and property for damage that may occur during and after the race in relation to the same.

Wins the race the runner who reaches the finishing of Vezza d’Oglio in the shortest possible time. It will be made a general classification for man and woman and a classification for each male and female category. Prizes for the first 6 men and first 6 women. Every runner who completes the race will receive the “finisher” prize

Should the race be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control up to 15 days before the race, the Organisers reserve the right to refund 80% of the registration fee paid or the athlete can keep his registration valid for one of the two subsequent editions of your choice. This percentage is calculated to enable the Organisers to cover part of the expenses incurred which cannot be recovered.

Should the race be cancelled or interrupted for atmospheric reasons, or for any other reason beyond our control, no refund of the registration fee will be made.