7th edition OCTOBER REGULATIONS 23 15 km 437 D+ 30km 1640 D+ 45km 3096 D+ REGISTER NOW 85km 5672 D+ ecotrailmadeira.com OCTOBER 23, 2021 REGULATIONS 7th edition 15 km 30km 45km 85km 437 D+ 1640 D+ 3096 D+ 5672 D+ 1. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION 1.1 – The race The Ecotrail Funchal - Madeira is organized by DIÁRIO de Notícias da Madeira and the Associação de Atletismo da Região Autónoma da Madeira, in partnership with Câmara Municipal do Funchal, under the Ecotrail brand. It is a competitive timed running race, through the heart of nature, mostly over non-paved trails. It consists of four distinct races with different distances and different challenges. The Ecotrail Funchal - Madeira 85 covers approximately 85Km distance and about 5.672m D+. The race starts and finishes in the centre of Funchal (Avenida Arriaga), although most of the race is run through the hills overlooking the city. The route is one single leg, to be run at a free pace, with precise time barriers. The start of the race is on Saturday, 23 October 2021 at 6:00. The Ecotrail Funchal - Madeira 45 covers approximately 45km, about 3.096 m D+. This race starts at Largo do Encontro, in São Roque, and the finish line is in the centre of Funchal (Avenida Arriaga). The route is one single leg, to be run at a free pace, with precise time barriers. The start of the Race will be on Saturday, 23 October 2021 at 7:30. The Ecotrail Funchal – Madeira 30 covers approximately 30km, about 1.640m D+. This race starts at sítio da Barreira, in Santo António and finishes in the centre of Funchal (Avenida Arriaga). The route consists of a single leg, to be run at a free pace, with precise time bar- riers. The departure is on Saturday, 23 October 2021, at 9:00. The Ecotrail Funchal – Madeira 15 covers approximately 15km, about 437 m D+. This race starts at Miradouro do Pico dos Barcelos and the finish line is in the centre of Funchal (Avenida Arriaga). The route consists of a single leg, to be run at a free pace, with precise time barriers. The start of the race is on Saturday, 23 October 2021 at 11:00. 1.2 – Participation – Age Limit The Ecotrail Funchal - Madeira 85 km, Ecotrail Funchal - Madeira 45 km and Ecotrail Funchal-Madeira 30 km is open to all athletes, pro- fessionals or not, aged 20 and over on the 31 of October 2021. It is highly recommended that, in the case of the 85Km trail, the participant has already completed a trail-running of at least 42Km. Ecotrail Funchal – Madeira 15 km is open to all athletes, professionals or not aged 18 and over on the 31 October 2021. 1.3 – Registration Registrations will be considered valid and effective once the registration fee has been paid and validation of the registration will depend on the reception of the confirmation of payment with the full name of the participant or registration number. To enrol in the different races, the participants are required to fill in the Medical Questionnaire available on the site of the ecotrail race before the 30 September 2021. Failure to comply with these prerequisites will result in the cancellation of the registration, without the right to a refund. It is mandatory that the check-in be done at the places and times previously announced and the athlete or his/her legal representative has to show an identification (citizen card, ID or passport). The bibs cannot be collected on the day of the race, except in cases of force majeure agreed by the Organizing Committee. The maximum number of participants for the Ecotrail Funchal – Madeira is 500 per trail race. 1.4 – Physical Conditions The different Ecotrail Funchal – Madeira Races are open to male and female participants in good physical conditions and who will abide by these Regulations. The weather conditions may be adverse even in October (wind, cold, rain and even snow). Good training and a true sense of personal autonomy are essential for the success of this individual adventure. The Ecotrail Funchal - Madeira is by nature a semi self-sufficient race. During the course, there will be service areas where refreshments and solid foods will be provided, to be consumed on the site. While other drinks are available, only water may be used for refilling contai- ners or hydration packs brought by the athlete. When leaving the area, each athlete/participant must make sure that he/she has the quantity of food and water needed for his/her own consumption to reach the next service area. Aware of the complexity of the race, all the athletes are to be physically and mentally prepared for the specific characteristics and requi- rements of the course. Nevertheless, we alert you to the likelihood of extreme fatigue situations arising in the course of running, associa- ted with muscle and joint pain, digestive problems among others. Should such situations arise, the Organization will assist the athletes only whenever deemed necessary or whenever assistance is requested. The participants themselves should be prepared to overcome such situations as best as possible. 1.5 – Outside assistance Assistance may be given to the participants in the areas set out for that purpose (service areas and control check points), only by a person with identification provided by the organization for that purpose. This assistance will always be subject to the rules that the Organization may define for this purpose, which will be announced in due course, at keast one week prior to the date of the event. It is strictly forbidden to be supported along the course by any person other than one who is registered for the race. PÁG. 2 OCTOBER 23, 2021 REGULATIONS 7th edition 15 km 30km 45km 85km 437 D+ 1640 D+ 3096 D+ 5672 D+ 1.6 – The bib The bib and bracelet will be delivered to participants at the check-in and each participant is to produce an ID with a photo. The bib must be placed and be visible throughout the entire race. It should be worn over the clothing at all times and not placed on the satchel or legs. The name of the partners and logos may not be altered or hidden. The race bibs are personal and non-transferable. No exchanges are allowed. 1.7 – Codes of Conduct All acts of the event should be guided by complete fair-play; by accepting this regulation when signing up, the organization and the par- ticipants take full responsibility for what is the cultural heritage of this sport: respect for the challenge, mutual help and respect for the other competitors, organizers and collaborators; respect for the natural environment in which it occurs, seeking a zero environmental impact. Should an athlete come accross a colleague in need of assistance, he/she must stay with him/her and contact the organization. An athle- te should never be left alone in case of injury and/or need of support. Any participant who witnesses any illegality in the participation of the event should inform the organization as soon as possible. Throughout the whole competition, the athlete must display a dignified attitude, refraining, in particular, from using offensive language, verbal or physical aggression. In case of the infringements afore described, there will be sanctions, namely: • Warning; • Disqualification; • Ban and consequent prohibition of registration in subsequent events (for a period of two years). 2. THE RACES 2.1. Presentation of the race The starting point of this adventure is in the centre of Funchal with the athletes going along the pedestrianised area of Avenida Zarco, going past the remarkable Cathedral, then along rua José de Almeida as far as Praça do Povo. Once there, they will follow the promenade by the sea towards the Old Town, entering Rua Portão (Gate) de São Tiago and Travessa do Forte between the old houses to end up at Rua de Santa Maria, on the way to Largo do Socorro. Here, after passing by the charismatic Church of Socorro, they ascend by Calçada do Socorro to Largo da Forca, already heading for the easternmost part of the city. Following along most of the Rua do Lazareto, the athletes will soon reach the centre of São Gonçalo Parish after running along rua Nova da Igreja. Passing rapidly along rua Conde Carvalhal, the athletes will soon reach the slope that spreads over the amphitheatre of Fun- chal, going past Bica de Pau. To run along the Estrada do Aeroporto and Estrada da Camacha will be a real adventure, mainly for those who are not familiar with the Madeiran daily cosmopolitan life. After climbing Rua Caridade Pestana, they will reach rua do Balancal to make their entrance at the outstanding Palheiro Golf. They will not have time to take a swing but they will have the opportunity to watch the sun rising and to enjoy the view of the city waking up as the day drives the night away. Soon after, before they realise, the athletes will be going up towards Carreiras, then from there to will go down to Curral dos Romeiros, towards Largo das Babosas and then Monte, one of the most iconic spots of Madeira. From Monte, they will climb towards the Parque Ecológico do Funchal (Madeira Ecological Park), at Ribeira das Cales. From here, they will start climbing another part of the slope, covering the pathway that borders Levada da Ribeira das Cales and reach Casa do Burro, one of the refuges of the Chão da Lagoa plateau. But they cannot stay long for they have to continue along the track as far as Pico do Arieiro, after going past Casa do Arieiro, the site where the Regional Meteorological Services had their headquarters for many years.