Settlement

Any registration for the trails and walks of the EcoTrail Geneva^® 2022 implies the tacit acceptance of the following rules:

1) TEST

A timed run and untimed walk in the wilderness, largely using unpaved trails. 8 race formats are proposed, distances of about 80km, 46km, 30km, 20km and 10km.  The individual races will take place in a single stage, at a free pace, in a limited time and coupled with strict time barriers.

 

2) PARTICIPATION

EcoTrail Geneva^® is open to any person, licensed or not, whose minimum age depends on the chosen event. For minors, parental permission is required.

	TRAIL 80 KM	TRAIL 46 KM	TRAIL 30 KM	TRAIL 20KM	TRAIL 10KM	WALK-TRAIL 20KM	WALK-TRAIL 10 KM
Born before	10/06/2004	10/06/2004	10/06/2004	10/06/ 2006	10/06/2006	10/06/2006	10/06/2008
Category	Hopes to Veterans	Hopes to Veterans	Hopes to Veterans	Juniors to Veterans	Juniors to Veterans	Juniors to Veterans	Juniors to Veterans

 

3) SEMI SELF-SUFFICIENCY RACES

The principle of individual racing in semi-self-sufficiency is the rule adopted for the EcoTrail Geneva^® events. On the course, refreshment areas are supplied with drinks and food to be consumed on site.

Each runner must ensure that he has, at the start of each feeding area, the quantity of water and food he needs to reach the next refreshment point.

It is strictly forbidden to be accompanied on the course by a person other than a competitor regularly registered on the race.

 

4) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Weather conditions can be difficult (wind, cold, or rain). A very good training and a real capacity for personal autonomy are essential to the success of such an individual adventure. To register for the EcoTrail Geneva^® events, it is strongly recommended to have already completed at least:

- For the Trail 80km: a trail of 40 km on a technical course and with strong altitude difference- For the Trail 46km: a trail of 30 km on a technical course and with steep difference in altitude- For the Trail 30km: a trail of 15 km on a technical course and with strong altitude difference

- For the Trail 20km: a trail of 10 km on a technical course and with steep gradient

 

5) ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES AND ETHICS

Participation in ecoTrail Geneva^® events  de facto implies the unreserved acceptance of these rules and the ethical charter of the race that can be consulted before the finalization of your registration.

Any runner caught knowingly throwing their garbage on the course will be disqualified.

All registrants undertake to take in their entirety the paths marked by the organization without cutting. Indeed, cutting a trail causes irreversible erosion of the site and therefore degrades it durably. Failure to comply with this directive will result in disqualification of the rider.

Garbage cans are placed in large numbers on each feeding area and must be used for selective sorting of waste by the organization.

Whenever possible, using public transportation or walking to get around, carpool, bike, or scooter are easy ways to improve air quality.

 

6) GUARANTEE OF CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENTS

Any commitment is firm and definitive and cannot be reimbursed for any reason whatsoever. Any person returning his bib to a third person without making the transfer will be recognized as solely responsible in the event of an accident occurring or caused by the latter during the event, the organization declining any responsibility in the face of this type of situation.

A bib transfer procedure on a third person or another distance is possible by making the request by email to info@genevatrail.ch.

No refund will be taken into account during these exchanges.

 

7) EQUIPMENT FOR TESTS

	TRAIL 80 KM	TRAIL 46 KM	TRAIL 30 KM	TRAIL 20 KM	WALK 20 KM	TRAIL 10 KM	WALK 10 KM
MANDATORY (unannounced checks throughout the course)	Minimum water reserve 1.5 liters Food reserve Personal cup 15cl minimum Headlamp in good working order with spare batteries Reflective cuff Survival Blanket Mobile phone (with organization number in its directory, battery charged and do not hide its number) Identity document "Space" that may contain waste	Minimum water reserve 1.5 liters Food reserve Personal cup 15cl minimum Survival Blanket Mobile phone (with organization number in its directory, battery charged and do not hide its number) Identity document "Space" that may contain waste	Minimum water reserve 1 liter Food reserve Personal cup 15cl minimum Survival Blanket Mobile phone (with organization number in its directory, battery charged and do not hide its number) Identity document "Space" that may contain waste	Personal cup 15cl minimum Survival Blanket Mobile phone (with organization number in its directory, battery charged and do not hide its number) Identity document "Space" that may contain waste	Personal cup 15cl minimum Survival Blanket Mobile phone (with organization number in its directory, battery charged and do not hide its number) Identity document "Space" that may contain waste	Personal cup 15cl minimum Mobile phone (with organization number in its directory, battery charged and do not hide its number) Identity document "Space" that may contain waste	Personal cup 15cl minimum Mobile phone (with organization number in its directory, battery charged and do not hide its number) Identity document "Space" that may contain waste
Highly recommended	Cap or bandana or cap Pants, tights or at least a privateer covering below the knee Warm clothing and waterproof jacket essential in case of bad weather conditions A sum of 20 CHF to compensate for unforeseen events	Cap or bandana or cap Pants, tights or at least a privateer covering below the knee Warm clothing and waterproof jacket essential in case of bad weather conditions A sum of 20 CHF to compensate for unforeseen events	Cap or bandana or cap Pants, tights or at least a privateer covering below the knee Warm clothing and waterproof jacket essential in case of bad weather conditions A sum of 20 CHF to compensate for unforeseen events	Minimum water reserve 0.5 liters Cap or bandana or cap Pants, tights or at least a privateer covering below the knee Warm clothing and waterproof jacket essential in case of bad weather conditions A sum of 20 CHF to compensate for unforeseen events	Minimum water reserve 0.5 liters Cap or bandana or cap Pants, tights or at least a privateer covering below the knee Warm clothing and waterproof jacket essential in case of bad weather conditions A sum of 20 CHF to compensate for unforeseen events	Minimum water reserve 0.5 liters Cap or bandana or cap Pants, tights or at least a privateer covering below the knee Warm clothing and waterproof jacket essential in case of bad weather conditions A sum of 20 CHF to compensate for unforeseen events	Minimum water reserve 0.5 liters Cap or bandana or cap Pants, tights or at least a privateer covering below the knee Warm clothing and waterproof jacket essential in case of bad weather conditions A sum of 20 CHF to compensate for unforeseen events
Recommended (Non-exhaustive list)	Gloves Whistle Pair of glasses Spare pair of socks Spare clothes Vaseline or anti-friction cream Adhesive elastic band to make a bandage or strapping (minimum of 80cm X 3cm)	Gloves Whistle Pair of glasses Spare pair of socks Spare clothes Vaseline or anti-friction cream Adhesive elastic band to make a bandage or strapping (minimum of 80cm X 3cm)	Gloves Whistle Pair of glasses Spare pair of socks Spare clothes Vaseline or anti-friction cream Adhesive elastic band to make a bandage or strapping (minimum of 80cm X 3cm)	Gloves Whistle Pair of glasses	Gloves Whistle Pair of glasses

 

The use of MP3 players and other media for listening to music is tolerated by the organization. However, for obvious safety reasons, the organization strongly advises against the use of earbuds that can interfere with listening to one's own environment during the events. The use of these materials is under the exclusive responsibility of the participant.

 

8) BIBS

Each runner must present his confirmation of registration and a photo ID at the time of collection of the bib envelope in return for which he will be given his bib.

The bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must be permanently and fully visible throughout the race. It must therefore always be positioned above any garment and can in no case be fixed on the bag or a leg. The name and logo of the partners must not be changed or hidden.

9) CHIPS FOR TIMING

The timing will be carried out thanks to a system of chips glued to the bib. All registrants except the last accompanied km and the children's races will be given a bib with a glued chip that will be used to measure the participant's time over the entire distance. Timing mats will be installed on the different points of the course. A competitor who does not cover the entire distance cannot be classified at the finish. The rider undertakes on his honor not to anticipate the start and to cover the full distance before crossing the finish line.

Each runner is responsible for the proper use of the chip. The runner cannot be timed in the following cases:

• not wearing the chip
• loss of the chip
• chip degradation
• non-compliant chip port

 

10) RUNNERS' BAGS FOR ARRIVAL

Each competitor will be able to bring his bag intended for personal belongings (spare clothes, toiletries, ...) whose capacity must not exceed 20 liters. A label will be given when collecting the bib must be attached to the bag.

Practical arrangements

Each competitor will be able to leave his personal belongings bag on the starting areas no later than 15 minutes before the start of his race.

The bags are then transported by the organization near the arrival area of Genève Plage

The bags are given on presentation of the bib.

Beyond the hours of the event, the runner must come to pick up his bag himself, at his own expense, from the organization in Geneva.

Only bags that comply with the terms and conditions imposed by the organization will be sent. The contents of the bags are not verified, no dispute on the contents on arrival is admissible. It is recommended not to place valuables in it.

All bags must be collected from the association within a maximum of 30 days at the end of the event. Beyond this period, the contents of these bags will be donated to charities.

 

 

11) SAFETY AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

On the parts of the route using the public road, each participant must comply with the highway code and will be solely responsible for any breach of these rules.

A team of Samaritans is present throughout the duration of the event on the courses and at the finish.

The first aid stations are intended to provide assistance to any person in danger.  The doctor or the official samaritan leader are entitled to put out of the race (by invalidating the bib) any competitor unfit to continue the event. Rescuers are entitled to evacuate by any means at their convenience the runners they deem in danger.

In case of necessity, for reasons always in the interest of the rescued person, the fire brigade will be called upon, at that time the management of operations will implement all appropriate means.

Any runner who calls on a doctor or a first aider submits to his authority and undertakes to accept his decisions.

 

 

12) MASSEURS

Masseurs will be present on or near the finish area to help the runners after their finish. Access to care is only possible for runners wearing a bib.

13) CHECKPOINT AND REFUELLING AREAS

"Flying" control zones are set up in several places on the race course. Their location is not communicated by the organization.

Only runners with a visible bib have access to the feeding areas. The journey log will identify the precise list of refuelling points. The refreshment points are supplied with drinks and/or food to be consumed on site and in still water to fill your pocket or gourd.

IMPORTANT: No cups will be distributed on the refreshments.

 

14) MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED AND TIME BARRIERS

The maximum time of the events, for the entire course is mentioned on the website and is authentic for our rules.

The departure deadlines (time barriers) of the refuelling areas will be defined and communicated in the journey log.

These time barriers are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish in the maximum time imposed, while making any stops (rest, care ...). To be allowed to continue the event, competitors must leave the feeding area before the set cut-off time (regardless of the time of arrival at the feeding zone).

Any competitor put out of the race and wishing to continue his course will only be able to do so after returning his bib, under his own responsibility and in complete autonomy.

He can then in no way be considered as a "Finisher"

In case of bad weather conditions and / or for safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to cancel and / or stop the current event, or even to modify the time barriers and the route of the course in connection with the municipalities.

 

15) PENALIZATION - DISQUALIFICATION

Controllers on the course are authorized to check the mandatory equipment and, more generally, compliance with the regulations (identity of the runners, respect for the sites, ethics, illicit assistance or accompaniment, bib not visible on the front at all times ...).

 

Any rider who is not in possession, during a check on the course, of all his mandatory equipment will be immediately disqualified, without any possibility of appealing this decision.

The organiser may order the disqualification of a competitor for any serious breach of the rules, in particular in the event of:

• wearing a non-compliant bib,
• non-presentation of an identity document or presentation of an identity document that does not correspond to that of the bib worn
• non-compliance with the highway code on the parts of the route using the public road,
• non-compliance with the instructions given by the checkpoint,
• use of a means of transport,
• non-assistance to a competitor in difficulty,
• non-compliance with the prohibition to be accompanied on the course.
• pollution or degradation of the sites by the competitor or a member of his entourage,
• insults, rudeness or threats made against any member of the organization and any volunteer,
• refusal to be examined by a doctor of the organization at any time of the test,
• doping or refusal to submit to anti-doping control.

 

16) COMPLAINTS

They are admissible in writing within 72 hours after the provisional results are posted on the event website.

17 ) ANTI-DOPING CONTROL

Any competitor may be subject to doping control during or at the arrival of the trails. Refusal to comply with it results in immediate disqualification. Any positive test will result in lifetime exclusion from the events organized by the organizer.

 

18 ) MODIFICATIONS OF THE ROUTE OR TIME BARRIERS; CANCELLATION OF THE RACE

The organization reserves the right to modify at any time the route and the locations of the first aid and refreshment stations, without notice. In case of too unfavorable weather conditions (strong depression with large amounts of rain and snow, high risk of storms ...), the start can be postponed for a maximum of two hours, beyond that, the race is canceled.

In case of bad weather conditions, and for safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to cancel and / or stop the current event, or even to modify the time barriers.

The cancellation, postponement or modification of the race does not give right to any refund of registration unless the event can not take place due to Covid-19, in which case the registration is fully refunded except for bank charges.

Any decision will be taken by a jury comprising at least the race director, the organizer and the coordinator responsible for safety as well as any competent person at the discretion of the President of the Organizing Committee.

19 ) INSURANCE

Civil liability: The organizer takes out civil liability insurance for the duration of the event. This civil liability insurance guarantees the financial consequences of its liability, that of its employees.

 

20 ) JOURNEY LOG

A detailed description of the route is available on the website. It includes practical information such as cut-off times, places of refueling, first aid stations, care stations, as well as places of access for accompanying persons. This booklet will be given in a single copy exclusively to registrants.

21) RANKINGS AND AWARDS Only riders crossing the finish line will be classified. No cash bonus is distributed; all "Finisher" riders will receive the same specific prize. "Finisher" means all participants reaching the finish line before the final time barrier.

A men's and women's scratch classification by race distance will be established on the basis of official time: The first 3 men and the first 3 women of the general classification, will receive a trophy and / or a prize. Walking events do not give the right to podium prizes.

22) IMAGE RIGHTS

By participating in the events, each competitor expressly authorizes EcoTrail Organisation (or its successors in title) to use or have used or reproduced or have reproduced his name, image, voice and sports performance in the context of the events for any direct exploitation or in a derivative form of the event and this, on any medium,  throughout the world, by all means known or unknown to date, and for the entire term of protection currently granted to such direct or derivative exploitation by the laws or regulations, judicial and/or arbitral decisions of any country as well as by current or future international conventions, including any extensions that may be made to this period.