Race regulations

• Each participant must have accident insurance and bears full responsibility for their own health.
• The organiser accepts no liability for personal injury or property damage to participants, spectators or third parties.
• The organiser accepts no liability in the event of accidents, loss or theft of personal belongings, bikes or similar property, or other damage during the entire event.

• On the Vallader, Jauer and Livignasco routes, participants born in 2007 or earlier are permitted to start. Those born in 2008 and 2009 may start with parental consent.

• On the Puter route, participants born in 2013 or earlier are permitted to start.

• On the Zernezer route, participants born in 2014 or earlier are permitted to start.

• For the category Big & Small see separate regulations (following).

• For the KidsRace special age regulations apply according to the separate regulations (following).

• The information in the announcement is decisive.

• The registration deadline is August 29, 2026 until 30 minutes before the start of the race of the respective section, unless the race is already sold out in advance.

• There is a participant limit of 1,500 adults born in 2007 and older.

• The entry fee is staggered. The scale is published on the internet.

• Start numbers will only be issued during the official opening hours at the start number distribution on Friday and Saturday. No exceptions possible.

• For licensed riders it is obligatory to show the license before handing in the start number. Licensed riders without a valid license will be placed in the Fun category.

• Cancellations must be submitted in writing and with a medical certificate no later than one week after the race. In this case the entry fee will be refunded minus a handling fee of CHF 20.00.

• Cancellations received later will not be considered.

• No entry fee can be refunded for non-attendance at the start without a valid medical certificate.

• Those who are prevented from participating in the event at short notice have the possibility of having their starting entitlement transferred to a substitute person named by them, as long as substitute numbers are available. This is only possible at the start number distribution, for which a fee of CHF 20.00 will be charged.

• If the race is sold out and the participant is unable to attend, it is possible to give the starting place to a colleague or to give it back to the OC and then someone from the waiting list will move up.

• Mutations of any kind will only be accepted until August 21, 2023. After that date, mutations can only be processed at the race number desk and will cost CHF 20.00.

• On race day, late registrations (if possible) will be accepted with an additional charge of CHF 20.00.

• All participants are responsible for ensuring that their equipment is suitable for racing; bikes will not be checked. Helmets and gloves must be worn. No aids are permitted. 
• Bikes may not be exchanged during the race. All riders must use a standard, technically sound MTB (Hardtail or Fully).

Road bikes, fat bikes, recumbent bikes, cross bikes, gravel bikes, unicycles, etc. are not permitted. E-MTBs and e-bikes are also expressly prohibited. Gravel or road bike handlebars are not permitted on mountain bikes.

• The start number must be mounted on the handlebars. Riders with incorrectly mounted start number will be rejected at the start control. The start number must be correctly mounted on the handlebars and is mandatory. No classification will be made without a start number on the handlebars.

• The timing chip is integrated in the start number. The rider is responsible for a careful and correct mounting of the start number on the handlebar.

• The first start box is reserved for licensed and top riders.

• Passing the control posts on the course and following the instructions of the organizer are obligatory. Riders will be disqualified if they take shortcuts, do not pass the control posts and do not follow the regulations and the instructions of the race management.

• The organization determines the time limits that the participants have to pass at the checkpoints. If these are exceeded, the start number and the control chip will be confiscated and the rider will be taken out of the race. The following control times must be observed:

  Fuldera 10:00 a.m.
  Livigno 13:00 h
  S-chanf 15:30 h
  Lavin 16:30 h

Each participant is responsible for his own return journey to his starting point or to the finish in Scuol, should he abandon the race or not respect the time limits.

The organizer reserves the right to change the course in case of emergency or to switch to an alternative course. Especially in case of fog or snowfall, the course will be adapted to the conditions for safety reasons.

• All participants have to undergo a doping control, if required. A positive result will result in disqualification.

• Protests must be submitted in writing with a deposit of CHF 100.00 to the race jury within 20 minutes of the participant's arrival.

• Waste may only be disposed of in the designated areas. Please take care of our environment! In case of violation, a time penalty may be imposed.

• ID must be carried (Italy).

• The participants have to respect the road traffic law.

• By registering, the rider agrees to the category and prize money scheme.
• The amount of the payouts can be seen on the internet. The basis for the total prize money is the UCI/Swiss Cycling regulations. A maximum of 50% of the participants in each category will receive prize money.
• The prize-giving ceremonies will take place in the finish area according to the current program.
• Prizes will be handed over to third parties only at the end of the ranking ceremony. Prizes will not be sent later.

• Support vehicles on the race track are prohibited.
• The decreed, general driving and parking regulations also apply during the race.
• Failure to comply with the instructions of the officials and marshals will result in disqualification of the drivers.

• The organizers reserve the right to change or adapt the regulations at any time and without prior notice. If due to external circumstances (pandemic, weather, etc.) the race is cancelled or not held at all, the entry fee will not be refunded. Also in case of previous cancellation of the event due to force majeure, already paid entry fees will not be refunded. Already paid entry fees will be carried forward to the next event.
• The organizer reserves the right to use personal data for marketing purposes and to publish pictures taken during the race, unless a participant objects in writing.
• With the registration the rider agrees that photos of the event can be taken and also published.
• With the registration the driver agrees with the regulations. Disregard of the race regulations will result in disqualification.
• The regulations published on the Internet are authoritative. The terms used in these regulations refer to members of both sexes. All prices quoted are calculated in Swiss francs.

1. Big & Small-teams consist of two or more people (at least one child aged 6 to 15 and one adult aged 18 or over), who do not have to be related.
2. Each person receives their own timing chip and is evaluated individually.
3. Timekeeping will only be activated shortly before the official start time. Starting before this time will result in disqualification.
4. The ranking will be based on the time of the last person to finish.
5. The Big & Small-team must finish within 2 minutes of each other.
6. Children must complete the course independently. Pushing or pulling is not permitted and may result in disqualification or a time penalty by the race organisers.

1. The Stafetta consists of 2 or 4 people over the age of 16. The composition of the team is irrelevant.
2. Each person must complete one or two of the four stages of the National Park Bike Marathon.
3. The maximum number of participants is limited to 50 teams.
4. Men's, women's and mixed teams are classified in the same category.
5. Bikes may only be pushed in the transition area.
6. The handover to the next competitor takes place in the transition area with a handshake.
7. Participants must wear the handlebar number with integrated timing chip in the correct order.

• Starting line-up: Ordered by category. The next category will start when the last competitor of the previous category finishes.
• Accompanying persons: No accompanying persons are allowed on the course. The children have to cover the distance on their own. Violation will result in immediate disqualification of the participant.