Race regulations

Edition: 2026

Art. 1 – Organisation

The trail running event named "GUT – Grappa Ultra Trail" is organised by the CONSORZIO TURISTICO VIVERE IL GRAPPA.

The organising body has its registered office at Piazza Paradiso 11, 31030 Borso del Grappa and holds VAT number 03286990266. The event will take place on the paths and forest roads of the Monte Grappa massif, starting from the municipality of Bassano del Grappa (VI) and finishing at the Ristorante Pizzeria Antica Abbazia, Via Cenghia 82, 31030 Borso del Grappa (TV).

Art. 2 – Acceptance of the regulations

Participation in the GUT – Grappa Ultra Trail implies full and unreserved acceptance of these regulations and of any subsequent amendments and official communications published on the event website www.grappaultratrail.com By registering, each competitor declares that they have read and understood the regulations, that they accept them in full and that they release the organisation from any civil and criminal liability for damage to persons or property that may occur before, during and after the event, as a direct or indirect consequence of participation.

Art. 3 – The races

The GUT – Grappa Ultra Trail is a trail running event in a natural environment held on paths, mule tracks, cart tracks and short paved sections, between the territory of Bassano del Grappa and the Monte Grappa massif. The routes run over typical mountain and hill terrain; they may include technical, steep and potentially exposed sections, to be tackled with adequate hiking experience and self-sufficiency skills.

Three distances are planned:

• GUT 80 km: route of about 80 km with positive elevation gain of about 4,500 m D+; start Saturday 16 May 2026 at 23:59 from Piazza della Libertà, Bassano del Grappa, finish at Ristorante Antica Abbazia, Borso del Grappa.

• GUT 40 km: route of about 45 km with positive elevation gain of about 2,500 D+; start Sunday 17 May 2026 at 09:30 from Piazza della Libertà, Bassano del Grappa, finish at Ristorante Antica Abbazia, Borso del Grappa.

• GUT 20 km: route of about 20 km with positive elevation gain of about 1,130 D+; start Sunday 17 May 2026 at 9:30 from Piazza della Libertà, Bassano del Grappa, finish at Ristorante Antica Abbazia, Borso del Grappa.

The routes will be suitably marked with tape, arrows and signage. It is mandatory for all competitors to have the official GPX track of their race on a GPS watch, dedicated device or smartphone, and to know how to use it independently.

The organisation reserves the right to modify the routes, the elevation gains, the distances, the locations of the aid stations and the start and/or finish times, at any time, for reasons related to safety, weather conditions, terrain conditions or provisions of the competent authorities.

Art. 4 – Participation and requirements

Participation is open to Italian and foreign athletes who meet the requirements listed below.

• Minimum age: - GUT 80 km: at least 20 years of age on the date of the race; - GUT 40 km and GUT 20 km: at least 18 years of age on the date of the race.
• Medical certificate: Participation is subject to holding a medical certificate of competitive fitness for athletics, valid on the date of the race, issued in accordance with the applicable Italian legislation. The certificate must be uploaded during registration or in any case sent according to the methods indicated in the "registration" section of the Wedosport portal. In the absence of a valid certificate, the bib will not be delivered and the athlete will not be able to take part in the race.
• Foreign athletes: Foreign athletes not resident in Italy may participate by presenting a self-declaration attesting that they hold medical-sports fitness for long-distance trail running according to the regulations of their own country, assuming all personal responsibility in this regard and therefore releasing the organisation from any liability. The organisation reserves the right to request a copy of the medical documentation where necessary.

• No age categories are planned: only absolute men's and women's rankings will be drawn up for each distance.
• Third-party liability and/or accident insurance

Art. 5 – Semi self-sufficiency

The GUT – Grappa Ultra Trail races are held under a regime of semi self-sufficiency for water and food. The organisation will set up aid stations along the routes, roughly every 15 km, equipped with drinks and solid food. The precise distance between each control point and aid station will be communicated within 10 days of the event and may in any case be subject to changes for reasons not attributable to the organisation (weather, etc.). The details (type of aid station, location, mileage) will be published on the official website and in the route maps.

Disposable cups will not be provided at the aid stations: each competitor must be equipped with a personal cup and cutlery or a suitable container (water bottle, flask, etc.).

Each competitor is responsible for independently managing their own water and food reserves between one aid station and the next, according to their own needs and the weather conditions.

Art. 6 – Registration and required documentation

Registration will be carried out exclusively online through the portal www.wedosport.net The opening and closing dates of registration, as well as the maximum number of bibs available for each distance, will be communicated on the official event website www.grappaultratrail.com Maximum total number of participants: 220 athletes, divided among the three distances: 50 athletes for the 20 km, 50 athletes for the 40 km, 100 athletes for the 80 km. In addition to these, there are 20 guests at the organisation's discretion.

Registration is considered completed and valid only upon receipt of payment of the fee and upload of a valid competitive medical certificate. The methods of submission and the deadlines for presenting the certificate will be indicated on the official website www.wedosport.net and www.grappaultratrail.com

Art. 7 – Entry fees

The entry fees for the three distances (GUT 80 km, GUT 40 km, GUT 20 km), any price tiers and any reduced rates will be defined later. Fee amounts:

• GUT 100 km: Euro 100.-
• GUT 80 km: Euro 100.-
• GUT 40 km: Euro 50.-
• GUT 20 km: Euro 30.-

Payment of the fee includes: race pack, bib, timing services, race assistance and safety, aid stations along the route, final hot meal at the Ristorante Antica Abbazia.

Art. 8 – Refunds and bib transfer

The entry fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. It is permitted to transfer the bib to another person who meets the requirements for participation in the event set out in art. 4 by the deadline of 30/04/2026. The administrative cost for managing the transfer, if any, is 10 Euro.

Art. 9 – Mandatory equipment

For safety reasons, each competitor undertakes - under penalty of exclusion from the event - to carry with them for the entire duration of the race the following mandatory equipment, subject to random checks at the start, along the route and at the finish.

Mandatory equipment – GUT 80 km:

• backpack or waist pack suitable for mountain running; - long trousers; - minimum water reserve of 1 litre (bottles or flasks); - working head torch with spare battery or a second charged head torch; - waterproof/windproof jacket with hood, suitable for adverse mountain weather conditions; - long-sleeved thermal top; - 3/4-length or long trousers; - gloves and hat/cap or buff; - survival blanket; - whistle; - personal cup or cutlery; - GPS watch or device with the route track loaded; - personal cup or wide-mouthed bottle usable as a cup; - charged mobile phone.

Mandatory equipment – GUT 40 km:

• backpack or waist pack; - minimum water reserve of 0.5 litres; - waterproof/windproof jacket; - long-sleeved thermal top; - gloves and hat/cap or buff; - survival blanket; - whistle; - personal cup or cutlery; - charged mobile phone; - GPS watch or device with the route track loaded;

Mandatory equipment – GUT 20 km:

• backpack or waist pack; - minimum water reserve of 0.5 litres; - waterproof/windproof jacket; - long-sleeved thermal top; - gloves and hat/cap or buff; - survival blanket; - whistle; - personal cup or cutlery; - charged mobile phone; - GPS watch or device with the route track loaded

The organisation reserves the right to modify and supplement the list of mandatory equipment according to the forecast weather conditions and the evolution of the situation (e.g. obligation of additional clothing in case of cold, rain or snow). Any changes will be communicated on the official website and in the pre-race briefing.

The use of poles is permitted on all distances; if used, they must be carried for the entire race and cannot be left on the route, except at the points specifically indicated by the organisation.

Art. 10 – Bibs

The bib is personal and non-transferable, except as provided for in Art. 8. It will be delivered individually to each competitor, upon presentation of an identity document and confirmation of the validity of the medical certificate.

The bib must be worn visibly, on the chest or abdomen, for the entire duration of the race. It is forbidden to fold, cover or alter it. The bib constitutes the pass to access the event services (aid stations, shuttles, finish area, toilets, etc.).

Art. 11 – Safety and medical assistance

The organisation will set up a medical rescue service, as well as mountain rescue teams in the most exposed areas of the route. The aid and control points will be connected with the race management by radio or telephone.

The doctors and rescue managers are authorised to stop and, if necessary, withdraw from the race any competitor they consider unfit to continue, for medical and/or safety reasons.

Art. 12 – Control points and aid stations

Control points will be set up along the route, often coinciding with the aid stations. Only runners with a clearly visible bib will have access to the aid stations. The location and type of aid stations (solid/liquid) will be indicated on the official maps and on the event website. "Flying" checks not indicated on the maps may be set up, to verify compliance with the route and the regulations. Checks will be carried out by staff appointed by the organisation and provided with a suitable identification badge.

Art. 13 – Maximum times and cut-off times

The maximum times to complete the races are set as follows: - GUT 80 km: maximum time 22 hours; - GUT 40 km: maximum time 10 hours; - GUT 20 km: maximum time 5 hours.

The cut-off times (transit time limits) at the main control points will be defined and published on the official website and social channels of the event and on the route elevation profiles by 01/05/2025. In order to continue in the race, competitors must transit and leave the control points before the set time limit; otherwise, they will be stopped and considered withdrawn.

Art. 14 – Withdrawals and returns

In the event of withdrawal, the competitor is obliged to report their withdrawal at the nearest control point or aid station, registering as withdrawn. They are also required to inform the race management by SMS or telephone call to the emergency number indicated by the organisation.

The return of withdrawn athletes will be guaranteed, as far as possible, from the main control points or the authorised aid stations. Immediate recovery of athletes who withdraw at unmanned points or outside the designated areas is not guaranteed, except in the event of a medical emergency.

Art. 15 – Assistance during the race, accompaniment, animals

Assistance from accompanying persons is permitted only in the aid station areas or at the points expressly authorised by the organisation, without hindering the regular running of the race and the passage of the other athletes, releasing the organisation from any liability in this regard.

It is forbidden to be accompanied by persons not registered for the race along the route (pacers) and to make use of external assistance outside the authorised areas.

It is forbidden to participate with dogs or other animals in tow.

Art. 16 – Penalties and disqualifications

The organisation may apply penalties or disqualifications to competitors who do not comply with the regulations. By way of example and not exhaustively, the following constitute grounds for disqualification or penalty:

• failure to follow the official route (course cutting, use of shortcuts); - running in the area of the Memorial (one walks at walking pace out of respect for the sacredness of the place); - total or partial lack of the mandatory equipment at the time of checks; - failure to comply with the cut-off times; - bib worn in a non-visible or altered way; - exchange of bib with another person; - waste thrown on the route or disrespectful behaviour towards the environment (pollution, damage to flora/fauna); - use of means of transport during the race; - external assistance outside the authorised areas; - being accompanied by unregistered persons along the route; - insults, threats or improper behaviour towards volunteers, organisers or other athletes; - failure to provide assistance to a competitor in difficulty; - refusal to undergo any medical checks requested by the organisation.

The extent of the penalty or any disqualification is at the organisation's discretion depending on the seriousness of the event.

Art. 17 – Route changes and cancellation

For reasons of safety, adverse weather conditions, orders from the authorities or force majeure, the organisation reserves the right to modify at any time the route, the start times, the cut-off times, the location of the aid stations and control points, to suspend or cancel the race.

In the event of cancellation of the event due to force majeure or for reasons not attributable to the organisation, no refund of the entry fees is provided. Any forms of protection (e.g. vouchers for subsequent editions) may be evaluated and communicated at the organisation's discretion.

Art. 18 – Insurance

The organisation will take out a third-party liability insurance policy for the duration of the event. Participation takes place in any case under the exclusive responsibility of the competitors, who, by registering, waive any recourse action against the organisation for accidents or damage suffered during the event, releasing the organisation from any liability.

Art. 19 – Rankings and prizes

Absolute men's and women's rankings will be drawn up for each of the three distances (GUT 80 km, GUT 40 km, GUT 20 km). Only athletes who properly reach the finish line within the maximum time allowed will be ranked. The first 3 men and the first 3 women of each distance will be awarded prizes. No cash prizes are provided.

Art. 20 – Image rights

By registering for the race, the competitor expressly authorises the organisation to use free of charge the still and moving images that portray them during the event, on any medium (photographic, video, digital) and for promotional, informative or commercial purposes related to the event, without time limit and without the need for further consent.

Art. 21 – Processing of personal data

Pursuant to EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), the personal data of participants will be processed by the organisation exclusively for purposes related to the organisation and management of the event, as well as for sending informative communications relating to the event itself. The complete information notice on data processing will be made available on the official event website and must be accepted during registration.

Art. 22 – Competent court

For any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of these regulations, the Court of Treviso shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Art. 23 – Language of the regulations

These regulations are drawn up in Italian. An English version may be made available for information purposes; in the event of discrepancy between the two versions, the Italian text shall prevail.

Art. 24 – Shuttle service

The organisation provides a shuttle service at a cost of €10 to facilitate logistical movements between the key points of the event. The following is specified:

• One way only: The shuttle service is provided exclusively for transporting competitors from the finish area (Ristorante Antica Abbazia, Borso del Grappa) to the start area (Piazza della Libertà, Bassano del Grappa). This service allows athletes to park their car at the finish before the race and to already be at their destination once the race is over.
• No return: No shuttle service is provided for the reverse route (from the finish to the start) after the race has ended. Each competitor must therefore organise their own return independently if they have left their means of transport in Bassano del Grappa.

Art. 25 – I do not throw away my waste

The event adheres to the principle "I do not throw away my waste". All participants are required to respect the environment, avoiding the abandonment of any type of waste along the route. Any waste must be kept and disposed of exclusively in the areas provided by the organisation.