Race regulations

1. Eligibility
Amateur and professional cyclists are eligible to take part in the Engadin Cycling Marathon, provided they meet the requirements set out in these regulations.

2. Minimum age
Amateur and professional cyclists are eligible to take part in the Engadin Cycling Marathon, provided they meet the requirements set out in these regulations.

3. Health
All participants are required to assess their own fitness for participation. If in doubt, we recommend seeking prior advice from a doctor or sports medicine specialist.
By registering, participants confirm that they are physically fit to complete the chosen route.

4. Material
The following equipment and types of bicycle are expressly prohibited:

• Triathlon, drop or delta handlebars
• Handlebar extensions of any kind
• Panniers
• Bottle cages behind or under the saddle
• Water bottles made of non-deformable materials such as glass or aluminium
• Recumbent bicycles of any kind
• Handcycles of any kind
• Unicycles of all kinds
• Tandems of any kind
• E-bikes
• Multi-track vehicles
• Radio equipment

All participants are obliged to check their bicycle for roadworthiness and operational safety before the start, in particular with regard to brakes, tyres, wheels, steering and other safety-relevant components.
Where the route includes tunnels or other sections where lighting is mandatory, bicycles must be fitted with at least one white front light and one red rear light.
In the event of technical faults, missing safety equipment or a lack of roadworthiness, participants may be excluded from the start or withdrawn from the race at any time.

5. General
The Engadin Cycle Marathon takes place exclusively on public roads that are not closed to traffic.
All participants must strictly comply with Swiss road traffic law, road signs and signals, as well as the instructions of the police, traffic control officers, official safety personnel and marshals.
Participation does not confer any right of way or special privileges over other road users. Oncoming traffic, roadworks, level crossings, traffic lights and other traffic obstructions must be expected at all times. Traffic lights and instructions from the relevant authorities must be strictly observed.
Participants must adapt their riding style to road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions, as well as the characteristics of the bicycle. Cutting corners is prohibited. Sections of the route with poor visibility and descents must be approached with particular caution and with the readiness to brake at all times.
Other road users must not be obstructed or endangered. Grouping together must be avoided. Support vehicles of any kind are prohibited in the race convoy, unless these regulations expressly provide otherwise.
Breaches of these rules may result in disqualification, exclusion from the race and reporting to the relevant authorities.

6. Rating
The following categorisation applies to the routes of the Engadin Cycle Marathon:

La Cuorta, La Svizra, Combination La Cuorta + La Svizra
Men main class (1987 - 2009)
Men Masters (1977 - 1986)
Men Grand Masters (1967 - 1976)
Men Senior Grand Masters (1966 & older)
Ladies Main Class (1982 - 2009)
Ladies Masters (1981 & older)

Mountain King / Mountain Queen
To win this classification, it is mandatory to ride the Prologue as well as La Cuorta and La Svizra.

Team classification
A team consists of at least three riders. There is no gender separation, so women and men can ride together in the same team. There is no upper limit on team size. The three fastest riders from each team in the La Cuorta + La Svizra combined category will be ranked. All riders will also be listed and ranked in the individual classification.
The prize-giving ceremony for La Cuorta will take place on Saturday at approximately 1.00 pm in the finish area in Zernez.
The prize-giving ceremony for La Svizra, the La Cuorta + La Svizra combination, the team classification and the King or Queen of the Mountains will take place on Sunday at approximately 1.30 pm in the finish area in Zernez.

7. Start numbers
All participants must ensure that their timing transponder is correctly attached to their bicycle throughout the entire Engadin Cycling Marathon; otherwise, individual lap times cannot be recorded.
The race number must be worn clearly visible on the outside of the outermost layer of clothing on the back, whatever the weather. This will be checked by both the police and the organisers. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Race numbers may be retained unless otherwise notified.

8. Bike check
Before the start of the marathon, the bikes will be randomly checked for technical defects and, if necessary, will not be allowed to start. The bike check will take place before the starting line-up in the starting area.

9. Start/ timing
The race will start at 7.00 am on the respective race day in the centre of Zernez. Line-up begins one hour before the published start time. Participants will line up in several blocks. The specific starting block is determined by the race number.
The start time of 7.00 am is the block start time for all participants in the first starting block. For all other blocks, the personal start time is the time at which the participant crosses the start line.
Timing is carried out via a transponder. The start remains open for a maximum of 15 minutes after the published start time. Participants who start later will not be included in the results.

10. Neutralized start
The Engadin Cycling Marathon will start under neutralised conditions. During the neutralised start, which is indicated by a yellow flashing light on the lead vehicles, participants are not permitted to overtake these vehicles.
The race will be given the go-ahead by the race organisers. Throughout the marathon, the leading riders will be accompanied by the lead vehicles or the organiser’s motorcycle security team.

11. Course
The first few kilometres will be ridden in a neutralised zone behind the lead vehicle.
La Cuorta covers the published route as shown on the route map.
La Svizra covers the published route as shown on the route map.
The officially published route documents and instructions from the race organisers shall prevail.

12. Signposting and marshals
The entire route of the Engadin Cycle Marathon is marked with event signs at key junctions and crossroads, particularly where the route passes through built-up areas. In addition, safety marshals and course marshals will be stationed at various critical points.
Participants must strictly follow the instructions of police officers and marshals.
All participants are responsible for finding the correct route themselves.

13. checkpoints
At the checkpoints, all participants must pass through all the designated measurement or control points in full.
Participants who reach the finish line after the cut-off time due to exhaustion, a mechanical failure or injury will be listed in the results with the maximum riding time plus one hour.
Participants who do not reach the finish line will be listed as DNF.​​​​​​​

14. Finish
At the finish line, all participants must pass through all designated timing and checkpoint stations.
Participants who reach the finish line after the cut-off time due to exhaustion, mechanical failure or injury will be listed in the results with the maximum race time plus one hour.
Participants who do not reach the finish line will be listed as DNF.​​​​​​​

15. Withdrawal from the race
Participants who withdraw from the race, sustain an injury, are involved in an accident, discover a safety-related technical fault, or are otherwise unable to continue safely must immediately notify the race organisers, at a checkpoint, at the finish line, via official marshals, or through the published emergency contacts.
Any costs incurred by the organiser as a result of a failure to report or a delayed report in breach of this obligation, in particular for search operations, additional deployments, replacement of equipment or administrative follow-up, shall be borne by the participant concerned to the extent permitted by law.
Anyone who finishes the race early must also report to the Race Office at the finish line and hand in their transponder.

16. Broom wagon
Participants who withdraw from the race, sustain an injury, are involved in an accident, discover a safety-related technical fault, or are otherwise unable to continue safely must immediately notify the race organisers, at a checkpoint, at the finish line, via official marshals, or through the published emergency contacts.
Any costs incurred by the organiser as a result of a failure to report or a delayed report in breach of this obligation, in particular for search operations, additional deployments, replacement of equipment or administrative follow-up, shall be borne by the participant concerned to the extent permitted by law.
Anyone who finishes the race early must also report to the Race Office at the finish line and hand in their transponder.

17. Food and drinks
All participants are generally responsible for their own food and drink. The organiser may provide fruit, energy bars and sports drinks at refreshment points, subject to availability. The organiser does not guarantee the provision of food or drink.
Participants must queue up in good time and in an orderly manner to collect refreshments. All participants undertake not to leave any litter behind and not to harm the environment.

18. Bad weather equipment
All participants must carry rainwear and warm clothing. The organiser is entitled to check this before the start and to carry out spot checks during the event.
If the required bad-weather equipment is not carried, participants may be refused entry or prohibited from continuing.

19. Important rules
The Engadin Cycle Marathon takes place on public roads. All participants must strictly adhere to Swiss road traffic regulations.
Cyclists must ride as close as possible to the right-hand edge of the carriageway. Cutting corners is prohibited. Participants must follow the instructions of the police and the event organisers at all times.
Helmets are compulsory for all participants without exception.
Items, in particular food packaging, bottles or cups, must not be thrown away or dropped outside the expressly designated areas.
Support vehicles must not follow the race route in any way, unless these regulations expressly provide otherwise.
Any mechanical faults must be repaired at the side of the route. Changing lanes is not permitted during the final sprint.
For safety reasons, due to official orders, force majeure, weather conditions, traffic conditions or other significant circumstances, the organiser reserves the right to adjust, shorten, interrupt, cancel, postpone or not start the cycle marathon.

20. Marshals, time penalties, disqualifications
The official marshals of the Engadin Cycle Marathon will monitor compliance with these regulations throughout the event. They may issue warnings and report any breaches to the race organisers or the jury.
In the event of breaches of these regulations, instructions from official bodies or safety regulations, the organiser or the relevant jury may impose time penalties, refuse to allow a participant to start, disqualify participants or exclude them from the race.

Sanctions may be imposed in particular in the following cases:

• Failure to comply with traffic regulations
• Failure to follow instructions from official bodies
• Pollution
• Gross unsportsmanlike conduct
• Technical faults or defects in the bicycle or equipment
• Unauthorised external assistance

The organiser is entitled to impose appropriate sanctions in the event of other serious or safety-related breaches.

21. Doping
The organiser reserves the right to carry out doping tests. Any participant found guilty of doping will be disqualified and reported to the relevant governing bodies.

22. Help from outside
Participants must not accept any unauthorised outside assistance. In particular, the following are prohibited: pushing, pulling, drafting, motorised support, technical assistance or the provision of refreshments by persons not taking part in the race or by support vehicles.
Only the forms of assistance expressly provided for in these regulations are permitted, namely the provision of food, drinks, clothing or spare parts by support personnel standing at the roadside, as well as medical assistance provided by the event’s official medical services.
Violations may result in disqualification and exclusion from the race.

23. Protest and Jury
All participants may lodge a written protest with the Race Office regarding rule breaches by other participants or decisions made by the race management, naming any witnesses, no later than one hour after the finish line closes.
A three-member jury, comprising representatives from the race management, the organising committee and the administration, will decide on the protest as quickly as possible, if possible before the prize-giving ceremony.
The protest fee is CHF 100. If the protest is unsuccessful, the protest fee will be retained by the organiser.

24. Liability
All participants acknowledge that taking part in the Engadin Cycle Marathon on public roads that are not closed to other traffic involves significant risks.
Each participant bears the risks associated with the event, which remain even with careful organisation.
Participants are responsible for ensuring they have adequate health, accident and personal liability insurance cover.
To the extent permitted by law, the participant waives any claims against the organiser arising from the contract or other legal grounds of liability for damage caused by slight negligence in connection with the preparation, organisation and conduct of the event.
This does not apply to damage resulting from intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty, nor to claims that cannot be excluded by law.
This provision applies exclusively to the internal relationship between the participant and the organiser.

25. Exemptions, media rights, amendments to the regulations and other provisions

25.1. Exemption
If a participant causes damage to third parties, the organiser or the organiser’s property through a culpable breach of traffic regulations, instructions from official bodies, these regulations or the terms and conditions of participation, they shall be liable for such damage in accordance with the law.
If the organiser is held liable by third parties for such damage, the participant shall indemnify the organiser to the extent of their contribution to the cause and fault and shall reimburse the organiser for the necessary costs of defending against the claim. This is subject to contributory negligence, contributory causation or an independent breach of duty on the part of the organiser or third parties.

25.2. Media and data rights
By taking part, the participant consents to the creation and use of photographic, video and event data in connection with the Engadin Cycle Marathon in accordance with the published data protection and media regulations.

25.3. Use of the event for promotional purposes
Participation in the race does not grant participants any rights to use the event, its names, logos or content for commercial or promotional purposes without the prior written consent of the organiser.

25.4. Amendments to the regulations
The organiser is entitled to amend these regulations at any time for objective reasons, in particular to bring them into line with regulatory requirements, safety standards or organisational needs. The version published on the official website at the time of the event shall prevail.

25.5. Change to the race, suspension or cancellation
The organiser is entitled to adapt, shorten, interrupt, cancel, postpone or call off the event for safety reasons, following an official order, due to force majeure, weather conditions, traffic conditions or other significant circumstances.
Claims for damages by participants arising from such measures are excluded to the extent permitted by law. Whether and to what extent entry fees will be refunded in such cases is governed by the relevant published registration and refund conditions.

25.6. Consent and sanctions
By registering, participants agree to be bound by these rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification, exclusion from the race or further sanctions in accordance with the rules.

25.7. Place of jurisdiction
To the extent permitted by law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction is Zernez.

26. Regulations Supplement Prologue and Ranking Mountain King and Mountain Queen
The prologue will take place on Friday in accordance with the official schedule. Participation is only possible in conjunction with entry to La Cuorta or La Svizra, or both main races. To be crowned King or Queen of the Mountains, participation in the prologue is mandatory.
Registration takes place via the official registration channel alongside registration for the main race. Riders will start individually, with a 30-second interval between starts.
The prize-giving ceremony will take place on Sunday as part of the prize-giving ceremony for the main race. Timing will be carried out using the same race numbers and chips as for the main race. The starting order will be determined by the organising committee.
Drafting and support vehicles are prohibited. Otherwise, the same rules apply as for the main race.
Points table for the King of the Mountains / Queen of the Mountains special category
Points are awarded to the top five men and women respectively. The rider with the most points at the finish line will be crowned King or Queen of the Engadin Cycling Marathon. In the event of a tie, the ranking in the prologue will decide the winner.

The points will be distributed to the first five men and women. Whoever has the most points at the finish line will be the Engadin Cycling Marathon King or Queen. In case of a tie, the ranking in the prologue will decide.