The event offers 2 events that will take place on SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023, in Bettona, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, in a natural environment in the heart of Umbria between Perugia and Assisi. Each test takes place in a single stage, at free speed, in a limited time and in a semi-autonomous regime.
DEPARTURE TIME
• BETTONA CROSSING – 50K – 9:00
• OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL – 20K – 10:00
DISTANCES
• BETTONA CROSSING – 50K / D + 1960 m
• OLIVE TREES SHORTRAIL – 20K / D + 870 m
By completing Bettona Crossing 50KM you get 2 ITRA points. Both tracks are approved Trace de Trail www.tracedetrail.fr
SHARES
In case of non-participation in the race, the registration fee is non-refundable.
In the event of illness or injury, however, the competitor may request recognition of the registration fee for the next edition.
Registration will open on 1 December 2023 and will close on Wednesday 20 September 2023.
If the maximum number is reached, the organization reserves the right to suspend registrations in order to guarantee the best possible service for the participants.
• BETTONA CROSSING – 50K
€30.00 – until 28 February 2023
€40.00 – until 31 August 2023
€50.00 – until 20 September 2023
• OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL – 20K
€20.00 – until 28 February 2023
€25.00 – until 31 August 2023
€30.00 – until 20 September 2023
Nota Bene: In addition to the ENDU service commissions indicated at the time of completing the registration.
Get help signing up by sending an email to: [email protected]
RESERVED FOR GROUPS
Groups of more than 10 members (also mixed for competitive events) contact the manager: Chiara Brustenghi [email protected] +39 335 6261042
WITH THE REGISTRATION THE COMPETITOR HAS THE RIGHT TO:
* Finisher Medal (50K/20K)
* Official t-shirt
* Supplements for sports and local products * Chips for timing and health care
* Race pack, refreshments along the route and “Recovery bag”
* Pasta party, shower service and bag custody.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT BETTONA CROSSING 50K
By registering, each runner signs the commitment to carry the mandatory material, listed below, with them throughout the race, under penalty of disqualification.
Checks possible at any time at the discretion of the organization.
• Trail shoes
• Waterproof jacket or similar, suitable for withstanding bad weather conditions. • Mobile phone always on with charged battery. The support number
of the organization is shown on all the bibs.
• Backpack, Water Bottles or Camel Bag with a water reserve of at least 1 liter • Personal glass of minimum 15 cl (bottles and camel bag excluded) • Whistle
• Adhesive elastic bandage suitable for making a bandage or strapping
(minimum 100 cm x 6 cm) • Food reserve
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT BETTONA CROSSING 50K
• Spare warm clothing essential in case of bad weather conditions or in case of stops due to accidents.
• Small economic reserve (€20) • Sticks
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT 20K
• Personal glass of minimum 15 cl (bottles and camel bag excluded)
• Trail shoes and clothing suitable for the weather conditions
• Mobile phone always on with charged battery. The support number
of the organization is shown on all the bibs.
• Backpack, water bottles or Camel Bag with a water reserve of at least 1.0 liters • Poles
BIBS
Each bib will be delivered individually to each competitor upon presentation of:
• Identification document with photograph
• Copy of valid medical certificate (if not already uploaded/sent)
• The bib number must always be visible for the entire duration of the race. It must therefore be placed on all clothing and in no case fixed on the bag (this is also to facilitate checks on the route without being stopped).
Friday 22 September 2023
• BETTONA CROSSING (50K)
• SHORTRAIL OF THE OLIVE TREE (20K)
From 14:00 until 19:00
at the Bettona Crossing Expo (SANTA CATERINA complex at the entrance to the Borgo).
Saturday 23 September 2023 (RACE DAY)
• BETTONA CROSSING (50K)
From 6:30 until 8:00
at the Bettona Crossing Expo (SANTA CATERINA complex at the entrance to the Borgo).
• SHORTRAIL OF THE OLIVE TREE (20K)
From 7:30 until 9:00
at the Bettona Crossing Expo (SANTA CATERINA complex at the entrance to the Borgo)
DEPARTURES
• BETTONA CROSSING (50K) 8:45 Briefing
9:00 Departure
• OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL (20K) 9:45 Briefing
10:00 Departure
PATH
The routes mainly develop on dirt paths, single tracks, country roads in the woods. Competitors must strictly respect the race course, marked with signs, arrows, tape, flags that will be shown during the briefing. The departure from the official track, in addition to involving disqualification from the order of arrival, will take place
it will take place at the competitor’s sole risk and peril.
RESTAURANTS
• still water in closed bottle, energy drinks, coca cola, (beer per 38km).
• dried fruit, bruschetta, fruit, sweets, savory crackers, snacks, biscuits, bars, gels.
TIMEOUT and CANCELLATION
The maximum time to complete BETTONA CROSSING (50K) is set at 9 hours. For the SHORTRAIL DEGLI OLIVI (20K) the maximum time is set at 4 hours.
There is NOT a gate along the race but at the 38KM of Bettona Crossing 50KM, for those who will pass more than 7 hours after departure, an alternative route to Bettona will be recommended.
In case of bad weather conditions and/or for safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to suspend the race in progress, delay the start, vary the route or, in extreme cases, cancel the race for the safety of the participants. In any case, the organizers will try to find an alternative route if this is possible.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
The limit number of competitors admitted is 200 for the Bettona Crossing 50K and 300 for the Shortrail degli Olivi. Beyond this number, the organizing committee reserves the right to welcome further members.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The rankings will be validated by the Fidal technical delegate. The prizes will not be in cash but in kind.
BETTONA CROSSING – 50K
ABSOLUTE
The first three overall finishers M/F
M/F CATEGORIES
• The first three classified Over 18 (18/34 years) • The first three classified Over 35 (35/39 years) • The first three classified Over 40 (40/49 years) • The first three classified Over 50 (50/59 years) • The first three classified Over 60
OLIVE TREE SHORTRAIL – 20K
ABSOLUTE
The first three overall finishers M/F
M/F CATEGORIES
• The first three classified Over 18 (18/34 years) • The first three classified Over 35 (35/39 years) • The first three classified Over 40 (40/49 years) • The first three classified Over 50 (50/59 years) • The first three classified Over 60
ANNULMENT
The Organization is not responsible in case of cancellation of the event due to force majeure (war, fire, strike, epidemics, extremely adverse weather conditions, accidents, civil unrest or any other cause beyond its control).
Furthermore, if the conditions require it, the Event Organizers will be able to reduce or modify the race routes. No refund or penalty will be due for the aforementioned reasons. In case of cancellation of the event by the organization, the same will do everything possible to inform all the athletes as soon as possible. The Organization accepts no responsibility for any consequential losses and no responsibility to reimburse any other costs that may have occurred, including costs of transport, accommodation, etc.
COVID-19 UPDATE
PREPARATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN COVID 19 ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIVES IN FORCE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE in compliance with Government and FIDAL regulations.
If the pandemic situation prevents us from organizing Bettona Crossing and consequently the race is cancelled, all registered participants will have two options: to have their registration confirmed for the 2024 edition or to receive the amount paid back.
FINAL WARNINGS
The A.S.D. IL PERUGINO RUNNING CLUB reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time in order to ensure better organization of the race; any changes to services, places and times will be reported on our website www.umbricrossing.com or communicated at the pregara briefing.
Participation in one of the two tenders implies the unreserved acceptance of these regulations,
