Rules of the race

This policy must be read carefully.

How to register?
Registration is done through the website or through a link that will be advertised. Please pay attention to the registration dates.
Age of the participants: 18 and above
General conditions for participation:
It is mandatory for the participant to fill in and sign the health declaration (the documents are attached at the end of the regulations). A participant under the age of 18 in races up to 12 km must submit a signed parental consent in addition to the other documents.
Participants in the 75 km to 160 km races are required to submit a signed doctor’s certificate.

General instructions
On the day of the race:
Every runner must display their number on their chest clearly.
Along the route, there will be signs and markings to direct the way at intersections and turns.
For those who start at night, in addition, the intersections and turns will be marked with stick lights.
The people in charge of the stations (the marshals) at the refreshment points and the attendants at critical points will provide direction and a solution to any problem.
At some of the stations, you will be able to register and measure your intermediate times.
At night, ultra and marathon runners must run with a flashing red light on the back of their shirt until sunrise. They must wear a glow vest and a headlamp, and have spare batteries. For ultra runners, it is necessary to have a spare headlamp.
Running at night demands extra care and responsibility.
It is strictly forbidden to escort runners on the trail by bicycle or by car. A runner caught with an escort will be disqualified.

Highlights of long runs
The mandatory equipment will be inspected before starting and during the competition. An athlete who does not have all the mandatory equipment with them at all points in time will be immediately disqualified.
At night, until 05:30, every athlete is required to run with a good quality headlamp and a flashing flashlight on their back.
Every athlete must display their number on their chest clearly.
A runner who does not reach one of the stations by the cut off time will not be able to continue running in the competition and will have to hand over their number to a marshal.
Nature conservation: A runner caught throwing garbage on the trails will be disqualified.
Aid stations and water stations are distributed along the route. Getting assistance outside these stations is prohibited.
In case of dropping out of the competition – except in case of injury – go to the nearest station and update the team about dropping out of the race and give them your number. The management of the race will take care of transporting athletes who drop out to the finish line. (Please note that the time it may take for transport to the finish line will vary depending on the availability of the transportation and at the discretion of the race management.) In the event of an injury that does not allow continuing the race, contact the race center immediately and follow their instructions.
A runner caught taking a short cut will be disqualified.
Refusing to allow an equipment check will result in disqualification.
A runner who does not help another runner in distress will be disqualified.

Safety: In case of injury, getting lost, or wishing to stop the race, the participant must wait on the path and ask another runner to report their location by phone. Under no circumstances should you go off the trail. Runners should apply first aid if needed and notify their location. Runners in half marathons and above must wear a watch with the route on it and also have the route on their mobile phone. Please note: Due to the nature of desert trails, a rescue may take between an hour and several hours.

Runner safety
When running, the runner is required to wear a headlamp and have a flashing flashlight on their back. A runner who does not follow these instructions will be disqualified.
Route error – The route is marked according to the highest international standards in order to minimize the possibility of making an error with the route. If an athlete still goes off the trail, go back to the last point where the route was marked and continue from there.

Opening and closing times of the stations
Before the race, a file about the race will be provided. It will contain details of the opening and closing times of the refreshment stations along the route for the various running distances.

General and unscheduled changes in the route and during the race
The director of the race can change the layout of the route at their discretion because of unforeseen and unpredictable factors that may interfere with the proper course of the race or endanger the runners and the race organizers.
The director of the race can change the start times, the closing times of the stations, and the end time of the race because of unforeseen and unpredictable factors that may interfere with the proper course of the race or endanger the runners and race organizers.
Changes to the rules can be made at the discretion of the race organizers. Changes will be updated on the race homepage.
The race organizers can cancel or postpone the race without prior notice but within a reasonable time before the race if the number of participants does not reach the minimum quota set in order for the race to take place.

Complaints/appeals
Complaints concerning violation of the race rules, appeals, or objections to results/rulings should be submitted at the finish line only to the representatives of the organizing committee and, in any case, no later than one hour after crossing the finish line.

Rules of conduct under the coronavirus restrictions
Due to coronavirus restrictions, which change from time to time, we have limited the number of participants in order to comply with the restrictions concerning sports activities and gatherings in an open space. Therefore, if the restrictions do not change, there will be no tents at the race stations or at the finish line nor will there be events or ceremonies. We will follow up on the latest restrictions and update the participants closer to the event.
There will be no main events at the beginning or at the end of a race unless the restrictions change.
There will be no open-air gatherings with more than 20 people wearing masks and practicing social distancing.
The start of a race will be according to the restrictions.
It is required to wear a mask while getting the personal kit, walking around before the start, during transportation, and at the end of the race.
An athlete who does not abide by these instructions will be disqualified.
We wish all the participants good health and a challenging, fun-filled race.

Ultra Desert Race Team
Wishing you good health and a successful race
The race team

Ultra Desert