Event regulation

1. ORGANIZATION

A.S.D. U.S. GROSIO section RUPE MAGNA-ATLETICA organizes on Saturday, August 9, 2025 the fourth edition of the "Valgrosina Trail" semi-self-sufficient mountain foot race, divided into three routes, along an alpine territory between Grosio and Valgrosina trails, with a total route of about 70 km and 5000 meters of positive elevation gain, in cooperation with the Municipality of Grosio.

The organization is affiliated with the CSEN sports promotion organization.

2. DEFINITION OF COMPETITIONS

The Valgosina Trail is an event in which 3 races are offered that run along mountain trails in the municipality of Grosio. Each race takes place in a single stage, at free speed and within a predefined time limit with the presence of time gates.

• Valgrosina Trail long route: about 70 km for 5,000 m D+, starting at 5:00 a.m. from the Municipal Square in Grosio, under semi-self-sufficiency, in a time limit of 19:00 hours.
• Valgrosina Trail medium route: about 38 km for 2,600 m D+, starting at 7:30 a.m. from the Municipal Square in Grosio, under semi-self-sufficiency, in a time limit of 07:30 hours.
• Valgrosina Trail short route (competitive and non-competitive): about 12 km for 850 m D+, starting at 08:30 a.m. from the Municipal Square of Grosio, under semi-self-sufficiency, in a time limit of 03:30 hours.

3. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS/MEDICAL CERTIFICATION

The event is open to all athletes who are 18 years of age or older on the day of the start, in good standing with FIDAL membership for the year 2025, Mountain & Trail RunCard or RunCard holders valid on the day of the event (year 2025) or CSEN sports promotion organization members. Those without the membership can sign up for CSEN membership at an additional cost of 6 euros when registering for the race.
The 12km non-competitive race is open to everyone, no membership or examination for fitness for competitive sports is required. There is no age limit; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Each of the three competitive races will require:

• For Italian athletes: each competitor must be in possession of a valid fitness examination for competitive athletics on the day of the race, which must be duly uploaded to the online portal or alternatively presented at bib pickup.
• For foreign athletes: they can participate in the competition if they are already registered with their own athletics federation or in possession of one of the above-mentioned memberships. Otherwise, also for insurance reasons, they will have to subscribe during registration at the additional cost of 6 euros, CSEN card producing a copy of their medical examination of fitness to practice sports required by Italian regulations. The form that each foreign participant will have to have their doctor complete and sign, valid on the day of the race, can be downloaded at the following link and then must be regularly uploaded to the online portal.

In case the registered competitor has not provided the above-mentioned documents, the bib cannot be delivered and the competitor will not be allowed to take part in the race, with no right to any refund of the registration fee.

Participation in the race requires mountain experience, absence of vertigo, excellent training, and appropriate clothing in temperatures ranging from -5 to +30 degrees.

The participating athlete must be fully aware of the environmental context in which the competition takes place and the technical difficulties of the race course.

3. BIS SEMI-AUTOSUFFICIENCY PARTICIPATION IN THE CAMPAIGN "I DO NOT THROW MY WASTE" AND "PLASTIC FREE£

It is essential to respect the principle of an individual race in semi-self-sufficiency. The Valgrosina Trail races take place in a single stage, at free speed, within a time limit imposed by time gates, specific to each race. Semi-self-sufficiency is defined as the ability to be autonomous between two refreshment points, both in terms of food and equipment and safety, and to be able to adapt in case of any problems encountered or foreseeable (bad weather, physical ailments, injuries...)

This principle implies the following rules:

• The competitor must have the entirety of the mandatory material with him/her throughout the duration of the competition (see EQUIPMENT section). This material must be carried in the backpack. At any time, the organization may check the backpack and its contents. The competitor is obliged to submit to these checks, cordially, on pain of expulsion from the race.
• At the start from each refreshment station, the runner must have the sufficient amount of water and food to arrive independently at the next refreshment station.
• It is forbidden to be accompanied or to agree to be accompanied by any person not registered for the race, on a section or the entire race, outside the tolerance zones.

• The race participates in the "I DO NOT THROW MY WASTE" campaign: those who are caught leaving materials and/or waste along the route and outside the designated points may be disqualified. 

• The event is part of the PLASTIC FREE project: plastic cups will not be distributed at the refreshment stations; each participant must bring their own cup/container, which can be refilled at the supply points.

4. REGISTRATION

Registration will open on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm and close on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Each athlete must by that date take all necessary additional actions for registration provided on the online site.

(a)Enrollment mode:

Each participant must provide his or her own registration through the online system set up by the organizing company; no other registration methods will be allowed.

No bib number will be handed out in the absence of a medical certificate and if all additional actions required for registration are not carried out.

(b)Registration fees:

The registration fee can only be paid over the Internet by credit card.

Valgrosina Trail long route:

• from 1/3/2025 to 31/5/2025 € 70.00
• from 1/6/2025 to 2/8/2025 € 90.00

Valgrosina Trail medium route:

• from 1/3/2025 to 31/5/2025 € 40.00
• from 1/6/2025 to 2/8/2025 € 55.00

Valgrosina Trail short route:

• from 1/3/2025 to 31/5/2025 € 15.00
• from 1/6/2025 to 2/8/2025 € 25.00

The fee includes:

• race pectoral
• race pack
• gadgets for finishers
• refreshments along the route
• post-race meal
• timing

Registration fees include all services described in these regulations. They do not include 5% bank charges to be paid additionally at the time of registration.

In case of inability to participate, a 70% refund of the entry fee is provided if requested by June 30th.

Name changes can be made until August 2nd, at an additional cost of €10,00 through the company and the Endu portal, which manages the registration process.

5. BIB AND RACE PACKET PICKUP

Bib and race packet pickup will take place c/o Oratorio di Grosio

• Fridays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday from 4:30 to 8:00

At the race packet pickup it is mandatory to show the registration confirmation.

The breastplate must be worn on the front of the body (chest or belly) and always visible throughout the duration of the race. Therefore, it must always be placed over clothing and under no circumstances fastened to a backpack or leg. The bib is the pass-pass needed to gain access to shuttles, buses, refreshment stations, infirmaries, showers, bag storage areas, etc.

6. BAGS DEPOSIT.

Bags with personal belongings for changing at the end of the race can be handed in at bib pickup, or from 4 o'clock at the designated area by applying the bib sticker found in the race pack.

Bags may be collected no later than the arrival of the last competitor on Saturday upon presentation of the race bib

It is recommended that no valuables be placed in the bags; in any case, the organization is not responsible for any theft, loss or damage to the bags or their contents.

7. EQUIPMENT

Long route

It is mandatory to have the following materials with you throughout the competition:

• water reserve minimum 1 liter
• Clearly visible race bib throughout the duration of the race
• survival cloth
• whistle
• cell phone turned on with ringer on and stored the organization's emergency number
• Waterproof windbreaker jacket with hood (Minimum 15,000 water columns/Schmerber)
• long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt with sleeves
• hat or bandana
• working headlamp plus spare battery
• cup, glass
• appropriate clothing/footwear
• he use of poles is allowed as long as they are carried throughout the entire course.

It is recommended to have the following materials with you for the duration of the competition:

• microfleece or long-sleeved equivalent
• Long pants or pants that cover at least the knee
• gloves

Medium and short course

It is mandatory to have the following materials with you throughout the competition:

• minimum water reserve 500ml
• Clearly visible race bib throughout the duration of the race

• cell phone on with ringer activated and emergency organization number stored
• cup, glass
• appropriate clothing/footwear
• the use of poles is allowed

The mandatory material may be worn or stored inside the race backpack.

The organizing committee reserves the right to add other mandatory material a few days in advance depending on the weather forecast and the possibility of checking it at bib pickup, during the course of the competition or immediately crossing the finish line.

8. DEPARTURE

Contestants should introduce themselves:

• Long route: c/o Grosio town square by 4:30, at 05:00 the start will be given.
• Medium route: c/o Grosio town square by 07:00, at 07:30 the start will be given.
• Short course: c/o Grosio town square by 08:00, at 08:30 the start will be given.

9. TECHNICAL BRIEFING

On Friday at 6 pm at the Community Hall in Grosio there will be a technical briefing with introduction to the race, presentation of the 3 routes, useful tips and VIP athletes presentation.

10. ROUTES

• Valgrosina Trail long route: about 70 km for 5,000 m D+, starting at 5:00 a.m. from the Municipal Square of Grosio, under semi-self-sufficiency, in a time limit of 19:00 hours.
• Valgrosina Trail medium route: about 38 km for 2,600 m D+, starting at 7:30 a.m. from the Municipal Square in Grosio, under semi-self-sufficiency, in a time limit of 07:30 hours.
• Valgrosina Trail short route: about 12 km for 850 m D+, starting at 08:30 a.m. from the Municipal Square of Grosio, under semi-self-sufficiency, in a time limit of 03:30 hours.

The three Valgrosina Trail routes unravel on rugged trails that require good hiking skills and the ability to move over typical high mountain terrain that is sometimes exposed.

You can download the layout of the three routes in the appropriate section of our website in .gpx format. The organizing committee reserves the right to change/revise the route at any time, after notifying the participants.

In case of bad weather or impassability of one or more trails, alternative routes are provided and will be presented at the pre-race briefing before the start.

Competitors must strictly adhere to the marked race route by avoiding taking shortcuts or cutting sections of the course. Leaving the official course, in addition to resulting in disqualification from the finishing order, will be done at the sole risk of the competitor.

11. RISTORI

It is run in semi-self-sufficiency.

Long route: 8 refreshments are provided:

• 8km LOC. CIGOZ
• 15km LOC. REDASCO
• 25km EITA REFUGE
• 30km TRES
• 34km LOC. PIAN DEL LAC
• 43km MALGHERA REFUGE
• 54km LOC. BIANCADINO
• 63km LOC. FUSINO

Medium route: 5 refreshments are provided

• 8km LOC. CIGOZ
• 15km LOC. REDASCO
• 25km EITA REFUGE
• 32km LOC. PODA

Short course:

• 3.5km LOC. PODA

Only competitors with a clearly visible bib have access to the refreshment station.

garbage should be thrown into the appropriate receptacles clearly marked on the route.

At the start from each refreshment station, runners should have the amount of water and food needed to get to the next refreshment station.

There will be additional refreshments at the finish line.

There are several streams and fountains on the route where water can be replenished.

For the duration of the competition, it is possible to use the mountain huts on the route. Any purchase of extra food or drinks at the refuges is the responsibility of the competitor.

12. GREEN AREAS/ENVIRONMENTAL RESPECT

The race participates in the "I DO NOT THROW MY WASTE" campaign: those who are caught leaving materials and/or waste along the route and outside the designated points may be disqualified.

The mountain is beautiful but it deserves respect.

Organized GREEN AREAS will be set up all along the race route where you can throw away your trash.

By registering for one of the Valgrosina Trail races, participants agree to respect the environment and natural spaces traversed. Specifically:

• It is absolutely forbidden to throw trash on the course (gel tubes, papers, organic waste, plastic packaging, etc.). Along the course, participants will find appropriately marked GREEN AREAS where competitors can throw away waste.
• Participants should keep their waste and packaging and throw them in the designated GREEN AREAS. The Organization urges competitors to have a small bag to carry the waste to the refreshment stations.
• It is mandatory to follow marked trails, without cutting them. Cutting a trail causes harmful erosion to the site as well as potential danger to participants.

The race takes place in natural mountain environments with particularly dedicated ecosystems (protected areas, SCI, etc...) therefore the utmost respect is asked, any behavior deemed inappropriate by the organization in this regard will be sanctioned with immediate disqualification.

13. MAXIMUM TIME/CANCEL TIMES AND RETREATS

 LONG ROUTE. 

Two time gates will be established, where there will be a shuttle bus for late arrivals to return to the finish area:

• EITA REFUGE (25km) by 11:30 a.m. Saturday, after 6:30 hours from the start of the race.
• MALGHERA REFUGE (48km) by 5:30 p.m. Saturday, on the way back from the Malghera lakes.

The maximum time to reach the finish line is:

• Valgrosina Trail long route: 19 hours.
• Valgrosina Trail medium route: 07:30 hours.
• Valgrosina Trail short route: 03:30 hours.

The maximum time to reach the finish line is 19:00 hours (by midnight on Saturday). There will be a "broom service" that will walk the course following the last competitor, so as to be of help to retreatants and prevent any injured people from being left unassisted.

MEDIUM ROUTE.

A time gate will be set up, where a shuttle bus will be available for late arrivals to return to the arrival area:

• EITA REFUGE (25km) by 1:30 p.m. Saturday

Runners who do not arrive within the stipulated time limits will be stopped and will not be allowed to continue the race and must hand in their bibs to the officials on the course.

To protect the health of participants, medical personnel present at the checkpoints or along the course are empowered to stop a competitor who will be deemed unfit to continue the race. In this case, the competitor must follow the instructions of the medical personnel, under penalty of immediate disqualification.

Competitors who arrived at the time gates out of the maximum time limit, those who are judged by medical personnel to be unfit to continue the race, and other athletes who wish to voluntarily withdraw will be allowed to use a shuttle service to return.

It is possible that, for logistical reasons, withdrawn competitors may have to wait some time before being returned to the finish area. Any competitor who withdraws from the race outside the predetermined points must strictly immediately communicate their withdrawal by text message or phone call to the number given by the organization or at the nearest refreshment point and make their own arrangements to return to Grosio.

The organization's vehicles, being inadequately equipped, cannot intervene in case the athlete needs medical attention. In that case, the intervention of official medical aid will be necessary.

14. RESCUE AND MEDICAL CARE

Aid stations will be placed on the course and all will be in radio or telephone connection with the race coordination center.

Rescue points will offer assistance to all persons in distress, with means and equipment on site. A competitor in distress or seriously injured may call for help:

• By presenting directly to an aid station
• By calling the number you will also find on the bib
• Asking another contestant to seek relief on his or her behalf

All competitors have an obligation to help those in distress and must notify help immediately. The competitor may not directly contact outside help.

Don't forget that unforeseen contingencies of all kinds, related to the environment and the race, can keep you waiting for help for longer than expected. Your safety then also depends on what you put in your backpack!

EMTs and medical officers, as well as all personnel designated by the Race Director, are empowered to:

• Exclude competitors deemed no longer suitable for the continuation of the competition from the competition
• Compel competitors to carry all items of mandatory material with them
• evacuate, by all means, competitors judged to be in danger
• Have competitors hospitalized if their health status requires it

A competitor who requests the intervention of a rescuer or physician is in effect submitting to his or her authority and agreeing to accept their decisions.

15. DISQUALIFICATIONS AND PENALTIES

Controllers along the course are authorized to check the mandatory gear and, in general, ensure compliance with the entire regulation. Any competitor found without even a single piece of mandatory gear will be immediately disqualified, with no possibility of appeal for this sanction. Irregularities discovered through video footage sent to the organization after the race may result in disqualification.

The race management may pronounce the disqualification of a competitor in case of a serious violation of the regulations, particularly for the following infractions:

• Bib number worn incorrectly
• Bib number exchange
• Failure to pass through a checkpoint
• Starting from a checkpoint after the time barrier
• Cutting the race course
• Abandoning personal gear along the course
• Littering along the course
• Pollution or degradation of the area by a competitor or a member of their staff
• Failure to assist a competitor in difficulty
• Insults or threats to organizers or volunteers
• Use of transport during the race
• Use of personal assistance outside the allowed points
• Refusal to undergo medical checks on the course
• Refusal to undergo the mandatory gear check
• Doping or refusal to submit to an anti-doping test

Disqualification may also be applied immediately on the course for any behavior deemed inappropriate by the organization.

The race management may impose a penalty on a competitor for the following infractions:

• Lack of mandatory gear (10 minutes for each missing item)

Respect yourself: no cheating, neither before nor during the race. Respect other athletes: assist another athlete in difficulty. Respect volunteers: volunteers are also there for the joy of participating.

16. ARRIVAL

Upon your arrival, you will receive the Finisher's prize. The organization provides a meal voucher (included in the race pack) that can be used upon arrival at the designated tent near the race finish line. After dinner and the awards ceremony, a party with a DJ will follow.

17. SHOWERS

It is only possible to take a hot shower upon arrival. Access to showers is strictly for competitors and only by presenting your bib.

18. INSURANCE

The organization subscribes to liability insurance for the entire duration of the event. Participation occurs under the full responsibility of the competitors, who waive any claims against the organizers in case of damages and any further consequences arising from the race. Upon registration, the runner authorizes the release of liability.

19. RANKINGS AND AWARDS

In-kind prizes will be awarded:

• Long course: to the first 10 men and the first 10 women.
• Short and medium course: to the first 5 men and the first 5 women.
• In addition, awards will be given to the category winners of all races (not cumulative)
  • 1 M/F Cat A 40/50
  • 1 M/F Cat B 50/60
  • 1 M/F Cat C over 60

Each runner who completes the race within the maximum time will be given a Finisher gadget.

The award ceremonies will be held at the tent set up at Campo Fiera in Grosio:

• Short and medium course: at 3 p.m. on Saturday
• Long route: at 7 p.m. on Saturday

Under no circumstances will prizes be delivered early or shipped.

Those who will not be present in person at the award ceremony will forfeit their right to the prize won.

20. COMPLAINTS

Any complaint must be made within 1 hour of the race finish, upon payment of a €100 fee, which will be refunded if the complaint is accepted.

21. CHANGES TO THE COURSE OR TIME BARRIERS - CANCELLATION OF THE RACE

If circumstances demand it, the Organization reserves the right to change, at any time, the routes, starting times, time gates, location of refreshments, and all aspects aimed at the proper conduct of the races.

In case of force majeure, excessively unfavorable weather conditions or any other circumstances that may endanger the safety of competitors, the Organization reserves the right to:

• Postpone the departure time (even to Sunday in case of particularly bad weather)
• Modify time gates
• Postpone the event to a later date.
• Adjusting the route of the races
• Canceling a race
• Canceling a race
• Stopping a race even though it is in full swing

The following reimbursement methods are provided:

• 70% refund of fee if cancellation is requested by June 30th, 2025
• After June 30th, it is possible to transfer the registration to another participant until the registration deadline or defer the registration to the following year. All requests must be made via email to info@valgrosinatrail.it. Cancellations by phone are not accepted.

The fee will be refunded within one month after the end of the competition.

The transfer of the bib may be authorized at the discretion of the race management up to one week before the event, upon payment of 10 euros for secretarial fees.

In case of cancellation of the race due to force majeure, the registration will be moved to the next edition, no refund will be due to participants.

22. COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES

Each competitor is required to monitor the event's social pages or official website to constantly receive all updates.

 

23. IMAGE RIGHTS

By registering, competitors authorize the organization to use, free of charge and without any limitation, still and moving images of them while participating in the Valgrosina Trail.

All runners expressly renounce the use of their image rights during races, as well as renounce any kind of recourse against the Organization and its partners in case of use of their image. Only the Organization may grant image rights to the media and only through suitable documents. All communications about the event or the use of images of the event must be made in respect of the name of the event and with the official consent of the Organization.

24. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

According to the Data Protection Act of August 6, 1978 (French law) and in accordance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (EU DGPS 2016/679), every contestant has the right to access and rectify data concerning him or her.

The data are collected as part of a registration for one of the Valgrosina Trail races, for the needs of the organization, and in particular to identify each individual competitor in order to be able to communicate to him/her before, during or after the event, any information related to his/her participation.

All runner's data are retained for a period of 10 years, renewable with each registration, corresponding to the legal retention period of the medical certificate of no contra-indication to the practice of athletics or running competitions, or the sports card. Beyond these 10 years, except by explicit authorization of the runner, all data are deleted except for surname, first name, date of birth, sex and nationality to maintain the rankings.

Each runner can access his or her personal information through the online registration site.

Any request for data changes can be made:

• By e-mail to the following address: usgrosio.rupemagna@gmail.com

Any request for access or modification of personal data will be dealt with as quickly as possible, within a maximum period of 1 month after receipt of the request.

 

25. ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES AND ETHICS OF COMPETITION

Participation in the Valgrosina Trail races implies express and unreserved acceptance of these rules and any amendments made, the ethics of the event and acceptance of all instructions addressed to participants by the organizer. By registering, the participant exonerates the organization from all liability, both civil and criminal, for damages to persons and/or property caused by him or derived from him.