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Ski technique
Participants may use the cross-country technique of their choice. Competitors must not skate in the classical tracks. On most parts of the route there are classical tracks wherever possible.
Freestyle
On all sections marked with a green sign, any style may be used. Freestyle is permitted on the left-hand side in the direction of the race. In narrow areas, no differentiation can be made, so freestyle applies.
Classical
Tracks for classical skiing are on the right-hand side in the direction of the race. The sections with separate tracks for classical skiers are marked by red signs. Skating is forbidden in these sections. Any skiers who fail to comply with this rule will be disqualified.
Start
All participants must decide before the start how they wish to ski the first kilometres. The start will be split according to technique. Freestyle applies left of the corridor, and classical technique on the right, next to the ladies’ starting area. Changing technique in the first kilometres is not possible as there are barriers between the two kinds of tracks.
Ascents / Descents
Competitors must cover the whole distance on skis. Removing skis, especially for ascents, is not permitted. Participants who do not comply with this rule may be disqualified. An exception to this rule is the descent in the Staz forest where participants may take off their skis and walk down the especially marked footpath.
Ski equipment – change of skis
Skis and poles must comply with International Ski Federation (FIS) guidelines.
Changing skis during the race is forbidden. If a ski or binding is defective, only one ski may be changed.
Due to ecological reasons the race stickers will not be sent to the participants automatically anymore. It is no longer compulsory to stick them to the skis used during the competition. However, you will receive a free sticker at the distribution of the starting numbers if you wish to have one as souvenir.
Competitor in the competition
Competitors must cover the whole distance by their own strength. The help of pace-makers or helpers pushing from behind is not permitted (ICR 340.1.1).
Starting categories
(see information, administrative details)
Qualification for a starting category applies for two years. After that, participants are demoted by one category for the next two years.
Last passing times for course sections and the finish
The route is checked by a sweeping car.
The finishing area will be closed at 4 p.m. (42.2 km) / 2 p.m. (21 km). Participants who arrive at the finishing line after the official closing time will not be ranked.
Participants overtaken by the sweeping car after Pontresina are not allowed to continue the race. From Pontresina, La Punt and Zuoz an official bus takes these participants to the finish area where they can collect their bags for personal belongings.
Last passing times for 42.2 km: Pontresina 12.45, La Punt 2.15 p.m. and Zuoz 3 p.m.
Participants arriving in Pontresina after 12.45 will be directed into the finish there and they will be ranked in the half-marathon. They are not allowed to continue on the race course wearing their starting number.
Disqualification
Participants are disqualified and not allowed to compete for the next two years, if
- they compete with a starting number other than their allocated number
- they compete under a false name
- they give their starting number to another person
- they start from a starting area other than their allocated starting area
- they cause a false start
- they cover part of the route in another manner than on skis. Exception: Descent in the Staz forest on especially marked footpath.
- they skate in the tracks reserved for classical skiing
- they behave in an unsporting manner towards participants, officials or spectators
If competitors are banned for two years, they automatically lose their original starting qualifications, that is, they are relegated to the next starting group.
Appeals
Appeals must be submitted to the jury in writing. A charge of CHF 100 will be levied. Appeals may be accepted from men until 15 minutes after the arrival of the 100th male participant, from women until 15 minutes after the arrival of the 20th female participant. Appeals from all other participants will be accepted until 15 minutes after the official closing time.
Stamp “Ziel erreicht”
Participants who complete the course from Maloja to S-chanf within 6 hours and 40 minutes receive - if desired - a “Ziel erreicht” (course completed) stamp on their starting number at the end of the finishing area (see map finish).
Public transport
We would ask competitors and spectators to use the public transport available. Car parks will only be available in exceptional cases.
Coaches
Private coaches with more than 16 passengers will be directed straight to the post office in Maloja. They must vacate the post office area as soon as their passengers have left the bus. There are no parking facilities available here.
First aid
The eleven first aid stations are free of charge for all participants. The doctors’ recommendations should be followed. There is also a massage service in the finish area in S-chanf.
Repair and wax service
The repair and wax service is available to all participants free of charge along the track. In the starting area there is a “last minute wax service” from Toko (only cold waxes for skating skis and grip or klister waxes for classical skis). The CHF 10.— charged for this service will be donated to an organisation furthering cross-country skiing. Borrowed replacement equipment must be returned to the “return of equipment” office in the finish area in Pontresina or S-chanf. The first repair station is approx. 1.5 km from the start on the lake of Sils.
Wax tip
You will find the daily waxing tip from Thursday, 10 March in the Internet at www.engadin-skimarathon.ch or you can dial 1600.
Lost property
All items of lost property and borrowed equipment must be handed into the lost property office or into the return of equipment stand in the finishing area by 2.15 p.m. (in Pontresina) or 4.15 p.m. (in S-chanf). From Tuesday 15 March 2011, all lost property – excluding skis and poles – as well as those bags for personal belongings which remained in the finishing area will be available for collection in the secretariat in Samedan (near the railway station). Defective skis and poles can be collected from the Engiadina Nordic shop in Madulain. All objects must be collected by 31 March 2011.
Doping checks
Doping tests will be carried out in line with the regulations of Antidoping Switzerland and participants must cooperate. Refusal of the test will be considered equal to a positive doping result and the disciplinary commission will rule on it.
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