Rules

REGISTRATION OF ITALIAN ATHLETES RESIDING ANYWHERE, AND FOREIGN ATH-LETES RESIDING IN ITALY

In accordance with FIDAL regulations for the organiZation of events, participation is open to all the following Italian athletes (residing both in Italy and abroad) and non-Italian athletes residing in Italy, who are at least 18th years old on the date of the Winter Night Run (JANUARY 18, 2025):

a) Athletes that are members of associations affiliated to FIDAL, in the different competitive and promotional activities. In case of registration before the renewal of the membership, the athlete shall forward as soon as possible copy of the FIDAL 2025 renewal form, indicating the membership card number.

b) Athletes with Fidal Runcard. Athletes must forward a doctor’s certificate confirming fitness for sports competitions, specifically containing the wording “ATHLETICS”, during the registration phase or subsequently directly on the ENDU portal. The original certificate must also be presented upon collection of the racing bib. These athletes shall be excluded from the awarding of both category and absolute prizes.

c) Athletes that are registered members for Sports Promotion Bodies (Enti di Promozione Sportiva – EPS), only if in possession of appropriate “EPS RUNCARD” issued by Fidal. These athletes must forward a doctor’s certificate confirming fitness for sports competitions, specifically containing the wording “ATHLETICS”, during the registration phase or subsequently directly on the ENDU portal. The original certificate must also be presented upon collection of the racing bib. These athletes shall be excluded from the awarding of both category and absolute prizes.

Athletes with EPS membership only are not eligible to take part in the event.

REGISTRATION OF ATHLETES WITHOUT ITALIAN MEMBERSHIP

Registration is open to Italian/foreign athletes without Italian membership who are in their 18th year of age (therefore born in or before 1997) and meeting at least one of the following requirements:

• Athletes with membership to a club affiliated with non-Italian Athletics Federations recogniZed by IAAF. Upon registration, athletes must present self-certificate stating pos-session of an IAAF recogniZed membership card. The self-certificate shall then be under-signed (in original) upon collection of the racing bib.
• Athletes possessing a Runcard (valid as sports insurance and permission to complete), who are at least 18th years old. However, in addition to the possession of the “RUN-CARD”, permission to take part in the event is also subjected to the presentation of a valid doctor’s certificate confirming the fitness of the athlete for participation to athletic events.

The original certificate must be shown to the Organizers, while a copy must be kept by the company organizing each event.

For foreign athletes not residing in Italy, the doctor’s certificate may be issued in their country of residence, provided that all the exams contemplated by Italian law are carried out:

1. medical check-up.
2. complete urine test.
3. electrocardiogram at rest and under stress.
4. spirometry.

During the ON-LINE registration, the certificate form will be provided in EN-DE. This must be filled and undersigned by the doctor and forwarded to: winternightrun@evodata.it Incorrect documentation shall result in the exclusion of the athlete from the competition, without any refund for the registration fee paid.

The Organizers will only accept ON-LINE registrations through the ENDU portal paid by credit card or bank transfer. .
Info: winternightrun@evodata.it

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE

Registrations will close on January 15 2025 at 24:00 h (for entries by bank transfer until January 12 2025). The Organizers reserve the right to close registrations early, as soon as the maximum number of 800 participants has been reached.

FAILURE TO ATTEND

The registered athlete who for various reasons cannot participate at the competition, will have the possibility to postpone the registration to 2026 or or make a name change at a cost of € 10.00 until 12 January 2025, after which no request will be considered. For postponement or name change please write to: winternightrun@evodata.it

MEETING POINT AND BIB COLLECTION

Meeting point: Nordic Arena Dobbiaco

Bib number collection from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Nordic Arena

Possibility of receiving the bib at home at a cost of €12.00 writing at winternightrun@evodata.it

STARTING GRIDS

Participants will be divided into two groups, according to the time obtained in the last edition, athletes participating for the first time will be asked for personal bests on the 10 km or half marathon.

First start at 5:00 p.m. followed by the second one.

TRAIL Route*: start from the cross-country stadium (Nordic Arena Dobbiaco) in the direction of Dobbiaco Lake to the War Cemetery and return back at he Nordic Arena.

N.B. The route and distance may vary depending on snow and weather conditions, these will be communicated before the start.

LIMIT TIME: 2:00 h

VERY IMPORTANT:

Bring the front lamp (personal), this will not be provided by the organization, and the bib number with integrated chip. The bib number must be applied to the front of the T-shirt. It will be forbidden to use studded shoes, ski or trekking poles and wear shorts, under penalty of disqualification. Use technical clothing for low temperatures.

Athletes who cross the finish line without the front lamp will not be classified.

Final refreshment at the Nordic Arena.

TIMING & CHIP

Times will be recorded using a microchip, which also gives the possibility of recording the actual time. Chips are strictly personal and cannot be swapped. Competitors not going through the control lanes shall be disqualified.  Chips must be worn on the chest. Their removal shall result in exclusion from the standings. The results will be published on the following website: www.winternightrun.it and www.endu.net

HEALTH SERVICE

The service doctor and specialized personnel will follow the event, with an ambulance in tow.

AWARD CEREMONY

at Nordic Arena (arrival area) at 7.00pm.

The first 10 men and the first 10 women in the general classification will be awarded and the first 3 companies with the most classified on arrival will be awarded prizes.

There will be no category awards

DISQUALIFICATION

Participation using the racing bib of another runner, giving the racing bib to someone else, short-cuts, or any other serious breaches identified by the Organizers, shall result in exclusion from the competition and disqualification, in addition to other disciplinary measures contemplated by FIDAL.
The racing bib number cannot be removed or reduced.

INSURANCE

The Organizers have undertaken third party civil responsibility insurance policies for individual injuries.

IMAGE RIGHTS

In registering for taking part in the 9th Winter Night Run, the athlete expressly grants to the Organizers and any legal entities with whom the same entertain professional and commercial relations relating and connected with the taking of images of the event, free rights for the use of still images or video feeds on which he/she may appear, shot during his/her participation to the Winter Night Run, on any visual supports, as well as on promotional and/or advertising materials produced and distributed all over the world, for the maximum period of time contemplated by the law, the regulations and the treaties in force, including any extensions that may be applied to the legally set period.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVACY

By registering his/her participation to the Winter Night Run 2025, the athlete hereby confirms full knowledge and acceptance of these rules, that everything he/she states is the truth, and to relieve the Organizers from all civil and criminal responsibility for any damage to people and/or property that he/she may cause, or that may result from his/her actions.

MISCELLANEOUS

For anything not contemplated in these rules, specific regulations and the current legislation shall apply. The Competition Judging Team shall be entitled to disqualify any athletes that will not pass through the detection points along the route. For anything not contemplated in these rules, the statutory norms, and regulations of FIDAL (Italian Athletes Federation) shall apply. The Organizers reserve the right to modify these rules for their improvement. Any changes will be published in real time on the official website: www.winternightrun.it

CHANGES OF THE RACE COURSE OR CANCELLATION OF THE COMPETITION

The organization reserves the right to modify the racecourse at any time for reasons of force majeure. In case of unfavorable weather conditions (cold, snow, ice or other), the start can be postponed or canceled, the race can be also interrupted, or the course can be modified (reduced or even extended) to safeguard the safety of athletes and volunteers. In case of bad weather conditions, and for security reasons, the organization reserves the right to suspend the race at any time.

Each decision will be taken in agreement with the Technical Delegate of the event and by the Appeal Judge as far as his authority permits.

In case of cancellation (no start) of the race, there is no refund of the registration fee.

FINAL WARNINGS

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify this regulation at any time for reasons it deems appropriate for a better organization of the competition, after having given notice and obtained approval from FIDAL. Any changes to services, places and times will be communicated to registered athletes or will be reported on the website www.winternightrun.it. In addition, the documentation containing the information essential to take part in the race will be delivered by the organization together with the bib number.

VERY IMPORTANT

Cross-country tracks cannot be used for walking / running at all.

The Dobbiaco Toblach APT has kindly allowed the use of the slopes only for the Winter Night Run. In respect for those who are hosting us, we ask to each of our participants to comply with this rule.

A.S.D. F.O.R. Via Dolomiti, 26 – 39034 Dobbiaco (BZ)
INFO: +39.320.44.86.783 – +39.333.87.04.132 – mail: info@winternightrun.it
ISCRIZIONI: winternightrun@evodata.it
WEB: www.winternightrun.it