These regulations may be amended, modified or improved at any time by the Organization, as well as any data, rule or section for an optimal realization of the race. The fact of registering shows the participant’s conformity with these regulations.
These regulations shall be strictly enforced for all participants of the event called UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA in any of its modalities: ULTRA, R3LEVOS, TRAIL, MARATHON and HALF. Any incident not included in the same, will be resolved by the Jury of UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA, composed of a Referee Judge, the Sports Director of the event, a Member of the Organization and a Representative of the Runners.
The mountain race UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA is organized by TerraIncognita Global SL.
UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA is a 100 km long mountain race that, starting in the city of Granada, will run through the surroundings of the Protected Areas of the Dehesa del Generalife Periurban Park and the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, ending at the Pradollano Ski Resort, after reaching the summit of the Veleta at 3,100 meters of altitude.
Along with UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA, the ULTRA R3L3VOS, TRAIL, MARATHON and MEDIA will be held.
The ULTRA R3L3VOS shares with UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA the same itinerary and will be carried out in teams of 3 people.
SECTIONS:
In the event that the track where the race runs between Pradollano – Estadio Superior – Pradollano, is completely covered with snow, the last section can be done by the three members of the team.
Otherwise, since it is a natural area, according to Natural Park regulations, this section can only be done by the team member to whom it corresponds until reaching the ski resort again where the 3 members will join to enter the finish line.
The TRAIL shares with UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA the same itinerary during the 62 kms that run from the town of Cenes De la Vega, where the start will be located, to the first pass of Pradollano.
The MARATHON shares the same route as the ULTRA and TRAIL races for the 40 km stretch from the village of Quéntar – where the start line will be located – to the first Pradollano pass.
The HALF shares with the ULTRA, TRAIL and MARATHON the same itinerary during the 25 kms that run from the town of Pinos Genil, where the start will be located, to the first pass of Pradollano.
(From now on, all the regulations developed here for UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA are applicable to all participants of the TRAIL, MARATHON and HALF).
The ULTRA will take place from Friday, April 2, 2027, starting at 10:00 p.m., until Saturday at 10:00 p.m. The race will start at Paseo del Salón in Granada.
The TRAIL and R3LEVOS races will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 6:00 a.m. The race will begin in the town of Cenes de la Vega.
The MARATHON will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 a.m. The race will begin in the town of Quéntar.
The MEDIA race will take place on Sunday, April 4, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. The race will begin in the town of Pinos Genil.
The finish line will close for ULTRA participants at 9:30 p.m. on April 3, 2027.
The finish line will close for participants in the TRAIL and R3LEVOS races at 9:00 p.m. on April 3, 2027.
The finish line will close for MARATHON participants at 8:00 p.m. on April 3, 2027.
The finish line will close for MEDIA participants at 3:00 p.m. on April 4, 2027.
The UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA is held with the utmost respect for the environment.
Participants must respect the environment in which the race takes place and keep the surrounding area clean. To do so, they must eat and drink WITHOUT LEAVING ANY CONTAINERS OUTSIDE THE BINS provided for that purpose.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN THE RUNNER’S IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION, which may be enforced based on the testimony of any member of the race’s organizing team.
The Organizing Committee will not block traffic at any time, and participants must obey traffic laws in towns and on public roads.
Participants who exhibit violent behavior or litter in natural areas will be disqualified from the competition. It is mandatory to respect crops, livestock, and private property in general.
Participants will be held responsible for any damage caused as a result of such behavior.
It is strictly forbidden to receive external assistance or refreshments during the race outside the points provided by the Organization: these will coincide with the official refreshment points of the race.
Participation will be open to anyone who successfully completes both the REGISTRATION process and the required payment for the races.
The registration fee for UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA will be subject to the payment deadlines listed on the registration page.
The registration to UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA implies the acceptance of the rules and the adequate preparation of the participant for the race, being aware of the geographical and meteorological conditions that can be found in the environment where the event takes place. In this sense, the participant exempts the Organization of possible health problems that may arise from their participation in UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA.
The runners registered for the race understand that they participate voluntarily and under their own responsibility in the event, and therefore, exonerate the Organization of the race from all responsibility, and agree not to denounce the organizing entity, collaborators, sponsors and other participants; as well as not to initiate any claim of civil responsibility towards the mentioned parties.
For runners participating in the ULTRA and TRAIL modalities, it is recommended to have a medical certificate that certifies their fitness to perform efforts in the practice of sports of these characteristics. They must also fill out and sign on site at the bib pick-up the “DECLARATION OF PHYSICAL APTITUDE AND LIABILITY EXEMPTION DOCUMENT” (which will appear for information purposes next to the registration form on the official website of the race).
All participants have the right to cancel their registration and receive a refund in accordance with the terms outlined on the registration page.
Refund requests due to withdrawal will only be accepted if submitted 15 days before the event with cancellation insurance, or up to 2 months before the event without cancellation insurance.
All refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date the request is approved.
Once the request for cancellation has been made, the place becomes available to the Organization, which will assign it to the candidate at the top of the waiting list at that time.
All participants have the right to cancel their registration and receive a refund in accordance with the terms outlined on the registration page.
Refund requests due to withdrawal will only be accepted if submitted 15 days before the event takes place.
All refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date the request is approved.
Once the withdrawal request has been submitted, the spot becomes available to the Organizing Committee, which will assign it to the candidate at the top of the waiting list at that time.
The race route will be marked with tape and specific signage created for the event. The route map will be posted on the race’s official website. Any changes or modifications to the route will be announced through the same channels.
Each participant must follow the entire marked course, without skipping any markers and passing through all checkpoints.
In addition to the fixed checkpoints listed on the official website https://ultrasierranevada.com, the Organizing Committee may set up “surprise” checkpoints—either for passage or equipment—at any point along the course.
Each participant is required to respond to requests and questions from any race official, doctor, nurse, or aid station staff member, whether at designated checkpoints or at any other point along the course.
It is strictly prohibited to receive outside assistance or refreshments during the event outside the points designated by the Organizers: these will coincide with the race’s official aid stations. Similarly, it is prohibited to be accompanied by anyone other than registered participants in the event.
Participants in the various categories may receive personal assistance only within the ASSISTANCE ZONE, which will be clearly marked next to the official aid stations. Access to the aid stations themselves will be restricted to runners and their duly identified support personnel. This will be a restricted area with no public access.
Only one accredited person per runner may enter the SUPPORT ZONE at each aid station.
During bib pickup, each runner in the ULTRA, TRAIL, and MARATHON categories may request up to two support passes, which can be distributed among the various aid stations. This pass is valid only for entering the RESTRICTED ZONES designated for runners at each aid station.
Each aid station will have a specific closing time; it is mandatory to pass through the station before the established closing time in order to continue in the race.
Each aid station will offer food and beverages that will vary depending on the kilometer marker where it is located. Food and beverages must be consumed at the aid station itself in sufficient quantities to ensure adequate energy reserves to reach the next one, with the exception of water, which may also be refilled in the runners’ own water tanks and reservoirs.
To use the aid station, it is mandatory to be wearing your race bib.
At the Pradollano finish line area, all participants will have access to an area equipped with hot food, medical services, etc.
Each ULTRA and TRAIL runner will receive, upon picking up their race number, two bags in which they can place any supplies they think they might need at the aid stations set up in the town of Pinos Genil and in Pradollano (before the climb), which will then be transported to the finish line.
Likewise, ULTRA R3L3VOS runners will receive two additional bags for the same locations.
MARATHON and HALF MARATHON runners may drop off one bag at the start line, which will be delivered to the finish line.
These bags, provided by the organization and properly identified with the race number tag supplied by the organization, must be dropped off on the day of the race at the designated area at the starting line for each race category. Runners must drop off their bags before entering the starting corral.
Only bags provided by the organizers upon bib pickup will be accepted at the baggage check.
The bag will be transported by the Organization to Pinos Genil, so that the runner can take the items they need from the bag and then place any leftover items back inside.
They must return it sealed, and the Organizing Committee will transport it to the finish area in Pradollano.
Very Important: Runners who withdraw from the race and wish to retrieve their bag should note that all bags will be available in the designated area at the Pinos Genil checkpoint and aid station from 6:00 a.m. until the checkpoint closes.
The Organizers will not entertain claims for loss or damage to the items contained in the bags. Therefore, it is recommended that the items inside not be fragile or valuable, and that runners ensure the bag cannot be opened during transport by securing the closure—for example, with zip ties.
The Organizing Committee will also provide participants in all three categories with a permanent coat check service in the bib pickup area so they can leave any items they wish to have with them upon reaching the finish line in Pradollano.
Likewise, in this case, the Organization will not check the condition of the bag or the material inside it, so it will not attend to claims for breakage of the bag and/or the material inside it, nor for the loss of the objects it contains. It is therefore recommended that both the bag and the material inside it are not fragile or valuable and that the closure of the bag is well secured to prevent loss in transport.
Throughout the race, there will be several medical and safety teams coordinating with 112 under the direction of the UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA central office.
These teams will be stationed at the various aid stations, and runners may request their help or assistance if needed.
At certain points, random or general medical checks may be conducted. Refusing to undergo a check or showing disrespect toward the doctor or assistant requesting it will result in the immediate disqualification of the runner.
All runners are subject to the doctor’s judgment whenever requested, and the medical team’s assessment takes precedence over any other; therefore, doctors may:
Remove from the race (by invalidating the race number) any runner they deem unfit to continue.
Order the evacuation of any runner they consider to be in danger.
Order the hospitalization of any runner when deemed necessary.
Withdrawals must be made at the checkpoints. If, due to an accident or injury, a runner is unable to move and cannot reach a checkpoint, they must activate the rescue operation by contacting the organizers via the Emergency Mobile Phone.
Once at the aid station, the runner must inform the aid station manager of their intention to withdraw from the race so that the manager can deactivate their race number and mark them as withdrawn.
Please note that transportation to evacuate runners who withdraw will only be available at the aid stations marked as “Withdrawal Checkpoints.”
We will soon publish a schedule with the pickup times for withdrawn runners at the various checkpoints.
If a withdrawn runner chooses to return using their own means of transportation, they must still inform the person in charge of the aid station of their withdrawal so that the person can deactivate their race number and mark them as withdrawn; otherwise, the Organizing Committee will consider them missing and will activate the rescue alert.
In the event of adverse weather conditions or force majeure, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to suspend, cancel, or modify the time slots and/or the race route.
If the race is canceled due to force majeure more than 7 days prior to the start date, a partial refund of the registration fee will be issued based on the date of the cancellation and, therefore, on the expenses already incurred.
In the event that such cancellation occurs during the 7 days prior to the departure of UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA and for reasons beyond the Organization’s control, or in case of suspension of the race once the departure has taken place, no reimbursement will be considered.
Race officials stationed along the course, as well as any member of the Organizing Committee, will ensure compliance with the Rules and are authorized to immediately impose the following penalties or disqualifications:
DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFENSE
The categories established for the ULTRA will be the following:
In addition, the ULTRA race will offer the following CASH PRIZES to the top three overall finishers:
1ST OVERALL (MEN/WOMEN) – €2,000
2ND OVERALL (MEN/WOMEN) – €1,000
3rd OVERALL (MEN/WOMEN) – €500
*The amounts in this table are gross, subject to taxes and fees in both the country issuing the prize and the country receiving it.
The categories established for the TRAIL will be as follows:
The categories established for the MARATHON will be as follows:
The categories established for the MEDIA will be as follows:
The categories established for the R3L3VOS will be as follows:
Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each established category, for both men and women. To be eligible for a trophy, there must be at least five athletes participating in each category. If this requirement is not met, a trophy will be awarded only to the first-place finisher in the category.
A trophy will be awarded to the top-ranked club/team; to determine this, the times of each club’s top three runners will be added together. In the event of a tie among multiple clubs, the times of the top four runners will be added together, and so on until the tie is broken.
Failure to attend the trophy presentation ceremony will be considered a waiver of any trophies or prizes earned. Any delegation of another person to collect trophies and prizes must be notified to and authorized by the Organizing Committee at least 3 hours prior to the presentation.
All participants who finish the ULTRA, TRAIL, MARATHON, and HALF MARATHON will receive a finisher’s shirt upon completing the race within the time limit set by the Organizing Committee.
Any participant in the UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA who wishes to file a complaint with the race organizers must submit a deposit of 60 €, which will be refunded only if the complaint is ruled in the complainant’s favor.
Each claim will be reviewed and resolved by the competition jury, which will consist of:
The competition jury is responsible for addressing any complaints arising from the conduct of the competition during and on the day of the event. The jury will be convened as soon as a complaint is filed.
No appeal may be filed against the competition jury’s decision.
Acceptance of these regulations implies that the participant authorizes TerraIncognita Sport SL to take photographs and filming of their participation in any of the UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA races, and gives their consent for dissemination, commercial and advertising exploitation of all images taken during the UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA, TerraIncognita Sport SL reserves the exclusive right to the image of UNICAJA ULTRA SIERRA NEVADA, as well as the audiovisual, photographic and journalistic exploitation of the competition. Any media or advertising project must first have the express written consent of the organization. Otherwise, any legal action deemed appropriate will be taken.
In compliance with the provisions of Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights, we inform participants that their personal data will be included in a file called ‘Sports Event Participants’, owned by TerraIncognita Global SL, for the purpose of managing the organisation, staging and promotion of sporting events, the publication of rankings, and the safety of participants. The recipients of this data are the entity itself. Participants are responsible for the accuracy and correctness of the information provided and have the right to access, rectify, cancel and oppose the use of their data within the scope recognised by Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December. To exercise these rights, they must write to TerraIncognita Global SL at info@terraincognita.group.
Participation in the event implies full acceptance of these rules and regulations and the participant’s assumption of the risks inherent in participating in sports in mountain environments. The organizers, sponsors, partners, and public and private entities associated with the event are exempt from any liability arising from physical, material, or personal injuries that may occur during the event or as a result of participation in it. Each participant declares that they are participating at their own risk and that they are in adequate physical condition to take part in the event.
