Regulations for the Snow Running Sierra Nevada
1. Honorary and organizing committee
- Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Government of Andalusia.
- Provincial Council of Granada.
- Monachil City Council.
- Cetursa Sierra Nevada.
- International Skyrunning Federation.
- Andalusian Federation of Mountain Sports, Climbing and Hiking.
- CD. Altalí.
- Mamut Sierra Nevada S.L.
2. Date
- February 6, 2027: Snow Running Sierra Nevada CLASSIC
3. Planned timetable
Friday 5 February 2027:
- 17:00 h to 21:00 h. Collection of race bibs Classic and prize giving: Pabellón de deportes de Cenes de la Vega
Saturday 6 February 2027:
Snow Running Sierra Nevada CLASSIC:
- 10:00 to 15:00 – Collection of numbers and prize giving. Pabellón de deportes de Cenes de la Vega
- 17:15 – Briefing. It will be published on this website.
- 18:30 – Official start (at the end of Pista del Río)
- 19:30 – Approximate arrival of the first runner.
- 21:30 – Time cut at the finish line..
- 21:30 – Prize-giving ceremony (at the Telecabina cinema).
The organization may modify the timetable and the route depending on the weather conditions and the snow cover.
4. Location:
Sierra Nevada Ski and Mountain Resort (Monachil, Granada)
5. Categories
Participants will be divided into the following categories and subcategories for the OPEN race and Andalusian Championship (pending confirmation) for the Clásica Snow Running Sierra Nevada:
Men’s and Women’s categories: Cadet, Youth, and Absolute.
Men’s and Women’s subcategories: Junior, U23 (Promesa), Senior, and Master A, B, and C.
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Cadet Category: 15 and 16 years old, meaning they do not turn 17 during the reference year. 15-year-olds must have already reached this age during the competition year.
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Youth Category: 17 and 18 years old, meaning they do not turn 19 during the reference year.
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Absolute Category: 21 years old and above during the reference year.
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Junior Subcategory: 19 and 20 years old, meaning they do not turn 21 during the reference year.
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U23 Subcategory (Promesa): 21 to 23 years old, meaning they do not turn 24 during the reference year.
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Senior Subcategory: 24 to 39 years old, meaning they do not turn 40 during the reference year.
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Master A Subcategory: 40 to 49 years old, meaning they do not turn 50 during the reference year.
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Master B Subcategory: 50 to 59 years old, meaning they do not turn 60 during the reference year.
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Master C Subcategory: 60 years old and above during the competition year.
Additionally, an open/popular race category is established for athletes over 18 years old, featuring an overall classification with awards for the top 3 male and female participants.
The age considered for the entire season will be the participant’s age as of December 31 of the competition year.
6. Registrations
The registration period is from 30 September 2026 at 17:00h until 20 January 2027 at 23:59 h. or until the total number of places is reached.
Federated: those participants with a federative license for 2027 by the FADMES (Federación Andaluza de Montañismo) or by the FEDME (Federación Española de Deportes de Montaña y Escalada). They can apply for a license from 15 December 2026 to 15 January 2027 to be valid for this event).
A maximum participation quota of 800 athletes is established for the 2027 edition.
Of these, 400 places will be for athletes registered in the 2027 FADME, FEDME and ISF and the remaining places for the rest of the participants.
Registrations will close when this number is reached, even if it occurs before the scheduled closing date of January 20, 2027.
The organization has the power to reserve some places for sponsors and collaborators and other places for athletes belonging to the Andalusian CXM team and for athletes from the Spanish team and from other Snow Running nations until January 20, 2027.
Registration includes:
- Participation in the 16th Edition of Snow Running Sierra Nevada 2027.
Participant bag with:
Commemorative T-shirt for those registered in the first 48 hours exclusively (valued at €15).
Commemorative cap (valued at €15).
LURBEL technical balaclava (valued at €21.90)
And other souvenirs from the different brands and collaborating companies.
Free covered parking (Pradollano) valued at €20:
Saturday, February 6, 2027 from 3:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Finisher souvenir for participants who reach the finish line.
2 solid and liquid refreshment stations for the classic race. The first on the route and the second in the finish area.
Chocolate with churros in the finish area.
Prizes and raffles for material from collaborating companies and specialized mountain brands (some valued at €200).
Mechanical Lift Service for Descent from Borreguiles in case of evacuation or for not completing the route.
Shower and cloakroom service.
Timing with disposable chips using an RFID system.
Permanent technical office for participant assistance.
Emergency plan with specialized snowmobile rescue personnel and emergency health care service.
More than 100 people from the organization and volunteers waiting for you to enjoy the experience to the fullest.
OPTIONAL for the participant who wishes:
- Cancellation guarantee (Optional). Registration supplement: €8.00. This guarantee allows 100% of the registration fee and all those options paid by the athlete to be reimbursed (minus the €8.00 corresponding to the guarantee). Cancellations-refunds with or without this contracted service will only be made until 11:59 p.m. on January 20, 2027.
- Sublimated technical T-shirt €25.00.
- Round-trip shuttle service from the bib collection area in Cenes de la Vega (Granada) to Sierra Nevada: €16/person (round-trip ticket).
- Snow Running Sierra Nevada Pedestrian Fan Pack: Price pending confirmation. Includes:
Bacon and cheese sandwich (or vegetarian option) + soft drink + hot broth + ticket for the pedestrian cable car up and down (use with ski equipment is not permitted).
All these items will be collected at the technical office during the established times for the delivery of race numbers.
Registrations will be made by filling out the REGISTRATION FORM published on the official website of the event:Payment of the registration fee and other services included will be made in accordance with the computerized procedure established in the secure payment platform included in the registration process. By credit or debit card.
https://www.snowrunning.es/en
In order to collect their race number, participants must show the original of their ID and their 2027 FADMES or FEDME federation license to prove their status as 2027 federated members and to be able to participate in the event.
INCIDENTS:
If you have registered by mistake as a member and are not correctly registered at the time of collecting the number, you will go to the incident queue and must pay the amount corresponding to the difference in the rate for non-members on the date on which you registered + €5.00 for management fees:
Examples:
Registration from 30/09/26 al 10/10/26: +€15.00 + €5.00 = €20.00
Registration from 11/10/26 al 04/12/26: +€19.00 + €5.00 = €24.00
Registration from 05/12/26 al 20/01/27: +€22.00 + €5.00 = €27.00
Extraordinary registration period
If available places are filled during the general registration process, the organization reserves the right to open an extraordinary registration period. This process will be carried out in order of request and will be subject to the availability of places released through refunds made by January 14, 2026, the deadline for this type of process.
⚠️ Very important: Once an application is confirmed during this special registration period, the participant will have a maximum of 48 hours to complete the registration process. Otherwise, the place will become vacant and will be available for other applicants.
Registrations accepted during this period will maintain the same price corresponding to the registration period in effect at the time of the request. However, this extraordinary process will incur an additional cost of €3.00, the entire amount of which will be donated to a social cause, as has been the case in previous editions.
REFUNDS
Registration is personal and non-transferable. Anyone attending the technical scrutineering with a race number that does not correspond to them will not be allowed to start. Refunds are available between the start of registration and January 20, 2027, with a €15 processing fee. If the cancellation guarantee is purchased during the registration process, the refund will be issued at no additional cost. In any case, the refund will always be issued within the same period between the start of registration and January 20, 2027. Once registration has been formalized, it cannot be exchanged with another person. Cancellation of registration may only be requested within the period established in the previous paragraph.
To complete the refund procedure, you must send an email to info@snowrunning.es within the established deadlines, stating your intention to cancel your registration and requesting the corresponding refund.
7. Participants
All federated and non-federated athletes from Andalusia and other Autonomous Communities aged 18 and older are eligible to participate in the 16th Sierra Nevada Snow Running 2027. Minors (aged 15 to 18) will only be permitted to participate if they hold a valid 2027 license from the Andalusian Mountaineering Federation (FADMES) and/or the Spanish Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (FEDME) in the Cadet or Youth category.
Participants must have completed sufficient training and possess an optimal level of health and physical fitness for an effort of this nature, acknowledging that the Snow Running discipline takes place under high-altitude winter mountain conditions, with the potential for extreme cold.
PARTICIPATION OF ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR GUIDES / ASSISTANTS
1. Categories and Modalities
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The event includes participation for athletes with visual impairments and physical disabilities.
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To ensure technical safety and the proper execution of the high-altitude mountain race at moderate elevation (2,100–3,000 m above sea level) over snowy terrain and low temperatures, the organizing committee and race officials will abide by current technical guidelines established by FADMES (Andalusian Federation of Mountaineering, Climbing, and Hiking).
2. Registration Process for Athletes and Guides
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Linked Registration (Pair / Tandem): Athletes with physical or visual disabilities who require a guide or technical assistant must register under the corresponding category and mandatorily provide the personal and federation details of the person serving in that role.
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Registration Fee and Guide Entitlements: To guarantee access to all event services (full runner bag, aid stations, finish line services, timing, gear check, and ski resort amenities), the guide or assistant must pay the full active registration fee.
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Insurance Requirement: If the guide or assistant does not hold a valid FADMES/FEDME federation license (or regional equivalent) covering snow mountain running, they must purchase compulsory single-day insurance during registration.
3. Race Numbers and On-Course Identification
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The organization will provide the athlete with their designated race bib and the guide with a matching bib marked with the word “GUIDE” or “ASSISTANT,” linked directly to the athlete’s number (e.g., Bib 150 for the athlete and Bib 150-G for the guide).
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Guides must wear this bib in a clearly visible location on the front of their torso throughout the entire course.
4. Standings, Timing, and Finish Line Rules
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Scoring: Guides will not compete in the overall individual general classification, nor will they be eligible for overall trophies, prizes, or points. They will appear in official results as part of a registered pair within the specific adapted category.
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On-Course and Finish Line Requirements: The athlete and guide must complete the entire course together.
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Crossing the Finish Line: The athlete with a disability must cross the finish line simultaneously with or ahead of the guide. If the guide crosses ahead of the assisted athlete, the pair may face penalties or disqualification at the discretion of the race officials.
5. Safety Requirements and Mandatory Gear
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Safety Gear: The guide is considered a full race participant and must undergo mandatory gear checks (approved microspikes/crampons, thermal layer, waterproof jacket, headlamp, windbreaker, etc.) in the staging area prior to the start.
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Specific Adapted Gear:
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Visual Impairment: The use of directional bars or acoustic guides (whistles, voice commands) is permitted on course sections allowed by technical regulations.
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Physical Disability: The use of poles, adapted crutches, or additional support devices must be disclosed to the organization prior to registration closure to ensure they pose no safety risk to other participants.
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8. Courses description
OPEN AND ANDALUSIAN CHAMPIONSHIP (pending confirmation):
A total course distance of approximately 12.70 km with a cumulative positive elevation gain of 920 meters will be established for Junior and Absolute categories, and a route of 8.2 km with 663 m of elevation gain for Cadet, Youth, and Open/Popular categories, conducted at an open pace.
The total time taken by each participant to complete the course will be timed from the official start until they cross the finish line.
The total course distance may vary depending on each runner’s measuring device and the specific trajectory taken during the race.
To be included in the official standings, runners must cross the finish line having properly cleared all course checkpoints while carrying all mandatory gear required by the event’s official regulations.
The course will be clearly marked with directional signage in accordance with current regulations for this type of event, including light markers and high-visibility reflective beacons. Participants are responsible for reviewing the course in advance and verifying that their times are properly recorded at checkpoints and the finish line.
Tampering with or altering any course markings or signage along the route will result in penalties. Respecting and preserving these markers is essential to ensuring safety for all participants.
The organization will establish an alternative course to ensure participant safety in the event of severe weather conditions.
All participants are required to read the pre-race briefing, which will outline the confirmed course and any potential modifications. This document will be published on the official event website (www.snowrunning.es) on race day before 5:15 PM.
9. Classification
In addition, for the popular participation modality, for athletes over 18 years of age there will be a general classification with recognition for the first 3 participants in the male and female categories
In the 15th Championship of Andalusia 2026, the following positions will be established for these categories:
- Male Champion of Andalusia 2027
- Male Runner-up of Andalusia 2027
- 3rd in the Championship of Andalusia 2027
- Female Champion of Andalusia 2027
- Female Runner-up of Andalusia 2027
- 3rd in the Championship of Andalusia 2027
10. Prizes
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Medals and gear prizes for all categories and subcategories (regardless of whether participants are federated, non-federated, or Andalusian residents).
Prizes are non-cumulative.
Commemorative medals for the top 3 finishers in the Andalusian Championship classification for each category (exclusive to FADMES federated runners).
Awards Ceremony: The formal awards ceremony will take place at the Cine Telecabina in accordance with FADMES regulations following the official confirmation of podiums and awards by the assigned FADMES technical jury. The estimated start time will be 9:30 PM.
Athletes called to the podium must present their FADMES or FEDME license along with their official ID/passport.
Athletes taking the podium are prohibited from displaying banners containing any form of advertising, political, or religious messaging. The only permitted banners are those referencing the athlete’s official sports club, with a maximum size of 50×50 cm.
Any awarded athlete who fails to attend the awards ceremony and recognitions will be disqualified from the event in accordance with FADMES regulations and will forfeit all associated prizes and honors.
11. Draws
Date and place of the draw: on Wednesday, 3 February 2027 at noon, at the Mamut Sierra Nevada head office (Cenes de la Vega, Granada).
Addressees: everyone registered in the 16th Edition of the Snow Running Sierra Nevada 2027 with a bib number assigned at that date.
Draw procedure: before the draw, each gift listed will be assigned an identification number. On the other hand, each participant will count with a bib number assigned to participate in the race, which will also be their ID number for the draw.
The platform www.sortea2.com will establish a random relationship between the personal ID numbers (bib numbers) and the total number of gifts. At the end of the draw, there will be a correspondence between the gift ID and the winning bib number. This system ensures no more than one gift per bib number.
Notice:
- The draw is public, which means that any participant can attend.
- The organization will post the list of winners on the board of the race office and the official website www.snowrunning.es.
- The organization’s staff will hand out the gifts at the race office during the bib numbers distribution. Person identification is required. Participants cannot collect the gifts after the deadline.
12. Provisioning:
- There will be two solid and liquid refreshment posts: water, isotonic drink and hot drink at kilometer 5 (Nevasol-Borreguiles) and finish area.
- At all refreshment posts, containers will be kept to a minimum and their collection will be selective.
- Each participant must carry their own collapsible cup or reusable liquid container in order to minimise waste.
13. Race control
The Judges Committee will control the race. To participate legally, being insured, and appear in the classifications, it will be compulsory to pass the start control. The organization is not responsible for those runners not passing this control or not complying with the rules. Can be disqualified:
- Those participants who do not complete the whole route.
- Participants taking prohibited substances.
- Whoever modifies, deteriorates, or changes their assigned bib number.
- Participants not having their bib number visible.
- Those running with a bib number assigned to another person.
- Participants crossing the finish line without their bib number.
- Those not following the instructions by the judges and the organization.
- Those not complying with the established rules.
- Participants who show unsportsmanlike behaviour.
- Participants not carrying the compulsory safety equipment.
- Those who does not assist another participant in danger or injured. Participants must inform about it at the nearest checkpoint.
- Those not throwing their waste (bottles, cans, papers, etc.) into the bins.
Disqualified participants will have no chance for prizes and trophies and will be sanctioned by the jury of the competition and by the disciplinary committee of the FADMES.
14. Compulsory equipment
The use of manufacturer-approved snow micro-crampons is mandatory for participation in the race.
Micro-crampons permitted for SkySnow competitions must have at least 10 metal spikes of 8/10mm distributed between the toe and the heel. Shoes with built-in crampons are permitted as long as they have at least 10 metal spikes of 8/10mm.
EACH PARTICIPANT must also carry the following compulsory equipment during the race:
- Photocopy of Passport (with identifying image) or ID card.
- A headlight and a red taillight with spare batteries or a fully charged battery.
- Clothing (upper body): 2 or 3 layers of warm clothing to fit the participant (depending on weather conditions):
- 1st layer (inner): thermal vest (short or long-sleeved).
- 2nd layer (middle): long-sleeved, breathable windbreaker jacket.
- 3rd layer (outer): breathable raincoat.
- Clothing (lower body): 1 or 2 layers (depending on weather conditions):
- 1st layer: thermal leggings completely covering the thigh and leg. The use of cropped trousers is forbidden.
- 2nd layer (outer): waterproof and breathable trousers.
- Long thermal gloves.
- Warm hat.
- Technical shoes for mountain running, with rigid soles to anchor chains for snow running. They should include a waterproof and breathable membrane.
- A thermal blanket of at least 1.8 m2. Modifications are not permitted after certified manufacture.
- A reusable container for liquids (collapsible cup, can, thermos, soft flask, etc.).
- In case of carrying energy bars, gels, etc., participants must mark them with their race number.
- Mobile phone, turned on and fully charged (or watch associated with a mobile phone with the ability to make or receive calls autonomously). The emergency number provided by the organization’s staff during the briefing should also be saved on the phone.
In case of carrying energy bars, gels, etc., participants must mark them with their race number.
Running shoes with track spikes or mountaineering crampons are NOT permitted, neither football boots nor similar footwear.
For safety reasons and to avoid suffering freezing to the toes, “five finger” shoes and “huarache” sandals are forbidden.
FOR PARTICIPANTS’ SAFETY, THE USE OF POLES IS FORBIDDEN IN SKYSNOW CLASSIC
Before the race starts, the referees will check that every participant is carrying the compulsory equipment. They may also check it along the route and at the finish line. Those runners not carrying the compulsory equipment will not be able to participate and will be disqualified or penalised during the race.
Additional equipment:
- GPS with a fully charged battery and the route map provided by the organisation.
15. Time limit during the race
There will be a time limit of 3 hrs from the start.
In addition, the “Broom Runners” or the person in charge of each checkpoint will have the power, in communication with the technical jury, to withdraw any runner from the race if their time in the race or their state of health so advises. These time limits will be announced at the technical briefing which will be published on the official website www.snowrunning.es on the day of the race at around 16.45 PM.. Depending on the conditions of the race and the final criteria of the technical jury. The runner who withdraws must notify the nearest control and do so in accordance with the protocol and route that will be communicated to him/her.
16. Race number collection
Friday 5 February 2027:
- 17:00 h to 21:00 h. Collection of race bibs Classic and prize giving. Place: Cenes de la Vega sports hall
Saturday 6 February 2027:
10.00 h to 15:00 h. Race bib pick-up Classic and prize-giving: Cenes de la Vega sports hall
Documentation required for collecting race numbers, both for yourself and on behalf of the participants:
Proof of payment (only in case of not appearing in the list of registered participants).
ID card or passport.
For Andalusian federated participants: Federative Card (FADMES-FEDME) year 2027. The FADMES 2027 federative licenses can be processed from 15 December 2026 and until 15 January 2027 for this event.
IMPORTANT: Every participant or person responsible for collecting the runner’s bag (documentation, commemorative garment, etc.), is obliged to verify that the contents of the bag are in perfect condition and coincide with the registration data appearing on the envelope identifying each participant-bib (bib number, chip, commemorative souvenirs). This check will be carried out in the presence of the organisers and before leaving the technical secretariat, after which there will be no possibility of complaint.
Any athlete who does not collect his/her bib number within the established days and times loses all registration rights.
17. Complaints
Positions are the responsibility of the judges and the timekeepers only. Complaints must be made in writing to the organizers and paying a deposit of €60.00.
Every complaint will follow the regulations in force set out by the FADMES, FEDME and ISF (Competition Regulations for Mountain Races). Participants can read it on the website www.snowrunning.es, and they must accept it during their registration.
18. Respect and Care of the Natural Environment
The race takes place within the Sierra Nevada Natural Park.
Both, during their training sessions and the race, participants must:
- Respect the environment, do not damage the natural, geological and cultural resources.
- Respect the established route, marked out by the organization, and not leave it.
- DO NOT throw rubbish (waste, wrappers, food, or material) except in the bins set by the organizers.
- In case of carrying energy bars, gels, etc., participants must write their bib number on them and show them to the judges or the organization’s staff at their request.
- Denounce the negligent environmental behaviour of other runners.
Penalties
The organization ensures compliance with these rules. Otherwise, they will apply the stipulated penalties. The organization’s staff (the race director, the timekeeper, the judges, and those in charge of the control points) will decide the time penalties according to the advantage obtained and the damage caused.
They are cause for penalties or even disqualification:
- Throwing waste on the route.
- Leaving waste outside the bins set in the provisioning areas.
- Leaving the established route or taking short cuts.
- Marking part of the route with paint or other indelible elements.
- Not carrying the required identification (bib number and identification code).
19. Good environmental practices for accompanying persons:
People cannot walk on the slopes due to the nocturnal nature of the event and the use of the area for other activities (night skiing).
For the environment’s safety, spectators can only stay in the areas signposted next to the start and finish line at Pradollano. They can also watch the race from the free access area at Borreguiles-Nevasol, accessible by cable-car (the cable-car service is not free).
Carpooling is advisable to reduce the CO2 footprint. The organization will provide free access to the covered parking lot at Sierra Nevada Mountain and Ski Resort.
Please, avoid noise emissions in the natural environment. Pyrotechnics is forbidden.
Please, do not alter the fauna and flora. Do not capture, collect, damage, or intentionally disturb the species of this habitat.
Do not damage the geological environment and the soil. Please, use the paths and tracks and avoid cross-country walking. By doing this, we will respect the environment and avoid accidents.
All those present must be responsible for the waste generated and recycle it. Please, if you see any waste, collect it, and report any negligent environmental behaviour of other people.
Please, do not light matches or cigarettes. Otherwise, extinguish them carefully and throw the cigarette butts into the bins.
The race takes place at the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. Enjoy its winter landscape during the last hours of daylight and the first hours of the night.
21. Knowledge of regulations:
Participants must be aware of the RULES OF THE COMPETITION, respect them and accept the possible modifications done by the organization. Participation in this event implies acceptance of these regulations. Not knowing any of its clauses does not exempt participants from complying with them. The regulations are posted on the website www.snowrunning.es and are accessible during the registration process.
22. Race characteristics and conditions:
- Every registered participant declares to have trained enough to participate in the Snow Running Sierra Nevada. They also claim not to suffer any injury or illness that may become worst due to the race. Likewise, they declare themselves to be healthy and fit enough to face this event, in which they wish to participate VOLUNTARILY. Participants accept all risks that may arise and release C.D. Altalí, Mamut Sierra Nevada S.L., FADMES, ISF, and Cetursa Sierra Nevada S.A. from all responsibility.
- Participants authorize the medical services of the race to apply any treatment that they may need, whether or not they request it. Moreover, participants undertake to leave the race if the medical staff consider it necessary.
- Participants accept the organization’s advice to train regularly and to undergo medical checks before the race. Participants also accept the requirement of being federated.
- Participants must carry the compulsory equipment (specified in section 14 of these regulations) during the race.
- Before or during the event, participants will not consume prohibited substances that the FEDME may consider DOPING.
- The organization may modify these regulations. If so, they will inform the participants about any modification. The organization has the right to carry out the necessary modifications. They may also cancel the event due to the force of circumstances or if the weather conditions require it.
- In the event of force majeure (unforeseeable and unavoidable events beyond the control of CLUB DEPORTIVO ALTALÍ, such as natural disasters, wars, terrorism or declaration of a state of emergency), participants will be offered the postponement of the event with the option of maintaining their registration or requesting a refund as a refund included in article 6 of these regulations. If the postponement is not possible or the participant does not wish to attend the new date, a refund will be made.
- LEAVING THE RACE AND REACHING THE CHECKPOINTS OUT OF TIME Participants may withdraw from the race whenever they wish, but they must do so following these instructions:
- They should leave at a checkpoint.
- They must sign in the checkpoint booklet specifying their leaving.
- They must wait at the checkpoint until the organization’s staff indicates the exit route.
Therefore, participants leaving or reaching any checkpoint out of time must notify the organization and sign the control sheet of the organization’s staff.
- Image rights: Participants authorize the organization of the 10th Edition of the Snow Running Sierra Nevada to record their participation in the race, gives their agreement to use their image for the promotion of the race in all its forms (radio, press, video, photo, DVD, internet, social networks, posters, media, etc.) and cedes all rights relating to its commercial and advertising exploitation, without the right to receive any economic compensation.
- The organization is not responsible for anything that may happen to the participants during the training sessions and the event itself. Participants may not bring legal action against the organization or any of its members.
- For all these reasons, and as a condition of participation in the 16th Edition of the Snow Running Sierra Nevada 2027, participants accept these regulations and the organization’s conditions and advice.