REQUIRED RULES
All participants are required to read, understand, and follow the race rules outlined below as well as any rules introduced at the pre-race meeting or on race day.
- Participants must undergo check-in 45 minutes before the start of the competition and enter the departure area. Check-in items include mandatory equipment checks, bibs, timing chips, and positioning device inspections.
- Participants’ bibs must be worn prominently on the front and be clearly visible at all times during the competition.
- When participants reach a checkpoint, they should actively cooperate with the timing referee for clocking in. If a participant arrives at a checkpoint or leaves after the closing time, they will be considered “closed,” and further participation will not be allowed.
- If a participant loses the timing device during the competition, they must inform the checkpoint timing referee upon reaching the next checkpoint. After manual recording, they can continue the race.
- Participants at checkpoints should actively cooperate with referees for mandatory equipment checks. Refusal to cooperate or missing mandatory equipment will result in disqualification.
- Participants who withdraw from the race due to fatigue, illness, or injury must inform the nearest checkpoint and follow the withdrawal procedure. After withdrawal, they should follow the staff’s arrangements to leave the track and take the shuttle back to the finish line.
- Participants who fail to complete the withdrawal procedures on the way should promptly notify the organizing committee after withdrawal. The notification can be made by reporting directly to the main venue or contacting the contact number provided by the organizing committee on the bib. Failure to notify may result in the organizing committee refusing the participant’s future registration.
- When participants contact staff and request assistance, it is considered a transfer of decision-making authority to the organizing committee. They agree to accept any decision made by the organizing committee staff on their behalf.
- All event-related staff and volunteers have the right to observe and judge the participants’ physical condition. If a participant is judged unfit to continue the race, they will be forced to withdraw, and assistance will be provided to evacuate them for further first aid and treatment.
- Participants must follow the principles of fair competition during the race. They should complete the race on their own without using horses, vehicles, or other transportation. Oxygen is not allowed, and participants must follow the specified route without taking shortcuts. Violations discovered by event staff or reported by other participants and verified will result in the disqualification of the participant.
- Selling or transferring participation qualifications or any form of substitution is strictly prohibited. Any medical rescue, insurance claims, and other related legal responsibilities arising from unauthorized transfer are the responsibility of the parties involved. Violators will have their race results canceled, and the organizing committee will not accept their registration for this event within three years.
- This event advocates the “Leave No Trace” environmental protection concept. The organizing committee does not provide disposable supplies at checkpoints and rest stations. Participants should bring their own supplies for enjoying hot food. Participants are required to seal garbage in bags and carry it with them until they dispose of it in the trash bins at the supply points. Littering on the track, if discovered by event staff or reported by other participants and verified, will result in the disqualification of the participant.
- For the MAMMUT Snow Treasure XBD50km group in this competition, participants need to arrive at the starting point one day in advance. There will be no shuttle service from Songpan to the starting point on the competition day.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The follwoing mandatatory equipment is required for participants.
| Mandatory Equipment | 70km | 50km | 30km | 15km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal ID/Passport | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Insurance Proof* | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Windproof and Waterproof Jacket with a Hood | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Insulated Upper Garment (not less than 300g, made of wool, fleece, or down material) | √ | √ | – | – |
| Windproof and Insulated Long Pants | √ | √ | – | – |
| Ear-Protective Insulated Hat (made of wool or yarn) | √ | √ | – | – |
| Full-Finger Insulated Gloves (preferably waterproof) | √ | √ | – | – |
| UV Protection Glasses | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Mobile Phone (Fully charged) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Power Bank | 10000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Navigation Device (smartphone, watch, or other navigation device with downloaded race route) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Flashlight or Headlamp | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Emergency Blanket, Whistle, Sealed Bag | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Basic First Aid Kit (including bandages) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Water Container (>1L) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Container (>100ml) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Energy bars (>500 Cal) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Recommended Equipment | 70km | 50km | 30km | 15km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trekking Poles | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Waterproof Socks | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Seamless Headscarves | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Sunscreen | √ | √ | √ | √ |
*Insurance Proof: Participants are required to purchase accident insurance for the duration of the event, and the insurance coverage must include high-altitude outdoor activities to ensure protection in case of accidents during the competition.
The above mandatory equipment will be spot-checked at the equipment collection point and the track supply station.
Participants who fail to prepare as required will be disqualified or filled up in time according to the seriousness of the circumstances. Safety first, please consciously bring along!
REWARDS AND PENALTIES
Rewards
- Completion Reward: Participants in each category who complete the race will receive commemorative items.
- Placement Rewards: The top three male and female participants in each category will be awarded prizes.
- Top 5 in Songzhou Ancient City Run: Commemorative items will be awarded to the top 5 male and female participants in the Songzhou Ancient City Run.
Penalties
- Disqualification Situations:
- Participants will be disqualified under the following circumstances:
- Failure to report to the check-in site and collect race materials within the specified time.
- Medical examination results at check-in do not meet the race conditions.
- Mandatory equipment check during check-in and departure does not meet race conditions.
- Participants will be disqualified under the following circumstances:
- Disqualification of Race Results:
- Participants’ race results will be canceled if:
- Mandatory equipment is missing during the race.
- Failure to clock in at checkpoints in sequence or no record at a specific checkpoint.
- Use of oxygen during the race.
- Riding horses, vehicles, or engaging in any form of non-self-powered competition.
- Deviation from the specified race route or a significant deviation of personal movement trajectory from the track.
- Littering on the race track and not carrying away generated garbage.
- Participants’ race results will be canceled if:
- Ineligibility for Future Participation:
- Participants with the following behaviors will not be accepted for registration within three years:
- Persisting in continuing the race on the track after it has been closed despite warnings.
- Unauthorized transfer of participation qualifications, unauthorized participation in the race track, or participating on behalf of others without the proper qualifications.
- Behaviors showing a lack of respect for the event, staff, participants, and local customs.
- Participants with the following behaviors will not be accepted for registration within three years:
Safety
- The organizing committee places extreme importance on the safety of the event, but the athlete’s ultimate responsibility lies in being accountable for their own actions.
- Mandatory regulations outlined in the competition rules are designed to prioritize the safety of participants. Athletes are expected to understand, respect, and adhere to these regulations, which include but are not limited to: registration review conditions for each category, mandatory check-in time requirements, mandatory equipment specifications, and station closure times.
- Athletes should comprehend that the complexity of the event environment may lead to rescue personnel arriving later than expected. Therefore, the essential role of the race pack’s contents carried by the athlete can be crucial for their safety.
- Event Insurance:
- Organizational Liability Insurance: The organizing committee has procured event insurance covering economic losses resulting from committee responsibilities for event staff and participants.
- Personal Accident Insurance: According to regulations, all participants must arrange personal accident insurance. Participants are free to choose any institution for this insurance, and the terms should include coverage for potential search and rescue expenses.
- Withdrawal and Evacuation:
- The organizing committee prioritizes participant safety and has the authority to decide the evacuation method.
- For athletes severely injured, experiencing severe altitude sickness, or rendered immobile due to illness (as determined by event medical volunteers), the cost of evacuating via horseback will be covered by the event organizing committee.
- Due to the unpredictability of the number of horses required, participants must understand that the temporary allocation of rescue horses or horses for withdrawal takes time and may significantly exceed their expected time.
- Withdrawal and Evacuation Procedures (subject to announcement during the pre-race technical briefing).
- Track Protection: Warning signs on hazardous tracks, protective ropes, and collaboration with high-altitude rescue teams for track protection.
- Emergency Rescue: Equipped with high-altitude rescue teams, rescue vehicles, horses, etc., to respond to emergencies promptly.
- Medical Emergency: Medical/emergency volunteers, medical oxygen, medical equipment, and first aid kits stationed at start/finish points and service stations.
- Communication Assurance: Wireless communication signals cover the entire track to ensure smooth communication among staff/volunteers for event execution.
- Pre-Race Reminders: Dissemination of high-altitude outdoor sports precautions and preparation strategies through the official website and WeChat public account.
- Weather Alerts: Timely monitoring of weather changes, implementing contingency measures such as adjusting the track, and promptly notifying athletes to respond.
Appeal and Arbitration
Arbitration Committee:
- The Arbitration Committee is composed of a leader from the organizing committee, the race director, a representative athlete, and other individuals selected by the organizing committee based on their personal abilities.
Appeal:
- Athletes who have objections to the judgment or results of the competition must submit a written appeal to the Arbitration Committee within 8 hours after the announcement of the judgment or results.
- A fee of 500 yuan for the appeal must be paid along with the written appeal. Appeals submitted after the specified timeframe will not be accepted. If the appeal is rejected, the appeal fee will not be refunded. If the appeal is successful, the appeal fee will be refunded.
Ruling:
- The Arbitration Committee has the authority to investigate the contents of the appeal based on the race regulations and the principles of fairness, justice, and transparency.
- The committee will make a ruling within the specified time limit, and the decision is final. There is no provision for further appeal after the ruling.
Note:
- The details provided here are a general description. Specific rules and procedures for appeal and arbitration should be referred to the official rules and terms of the particular event.