The 7th Alto Adige/Südtirol Moonlight Classic Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm will take place on friday 25th of January 2013 on the Alpe di Siusi. The event begins at 8:00 p.m. in Compaccio with a mass start. The long course is 36 km in length and can be considered quite challenging, while the short course is 20 km long and classified as "easy." For both the long and the short course, the finish line is again in Compaccio. On both courses, only the classic diagonal style is allowed. Along the courses, referees will observe the skiers and disqualify any violators.
Entry Fee. The entry fee can be remitted by bank transfer or online with credit card on www.moonlightmarathon.info .
Transfer fee: € 45.00 for the 36-km course, and € 40.00 for the 20-km course. Countries with the Euro currency: Transfer of the entry fee to our bank account with the Raiffeisenkasse in Kastelruth/Castelrotto, I-BZ 39040 Kastelruth/Castelrotto. BBAN C 08056 23100 000300005339; IBAN: IT 44 C 08056 23100 000300005339, Swift-BIC: RZSBIT21011. When picking up your starting number, you must present your confirmation of bank transfer.
Late registration (beginning on January 23th, 2013 until January 25th, 2013, 6 p.m.) costs € 50.00 for the 36-km course, and € 40.00 for the 20-km course and can be paid in cash, only. The registration fee entitles you to the start, a start bag, refreshments along the way and at the finish line. Additionally, each participant will receive a certificate with his placement. The participants of the ski marathon can drive to the starting line by car from 5:00 p.m. on. Those participants who do not come by car to the starting line can use the aerial cableway from Siusi to the Alpe di Siusi free of charge. Spectators can use the Alpe di Siusi cableway for free from 6 p.m. on. Participants who, for whatever reason (including Acts of God), are unable to take part in the race have no right to demand a refund of their entry fee.
Name-changes and switching starting numbers is not allowed.
Attention. The colour of the starting numbers differs according to the length of the course (20 km and 36 km, respectively).
The starting line for both the 36-km and the 20-km course is in Compaccio near the Fire House. 1st Starting group: Skiers belonging to a national team and who have 90 points in the FIS rating. 2nd Starting group: All other skiers participating in the Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm Ski
Marathon. When entering the starting area, all skiers must be marked with the corresponding stickers. The clothes bag must be marked with the address badge and be dropped off prior to the start. You are allowed to change skis only once. When passing other skiers, you have no right to a free path.
Because the route from Compaccio to Ritsch (2.5 km long) is especially attractive and will be passed through twice, it is very important that all participants be well-informed about this route. The use of forehead lamps is obligatory. Forehead lamps can be purchased at the start in Compaccio. In the event of cloudy weather, the race will not be postponed.
The times will be taken electronically (by means of a chip) and will be carried out by the FICr. There are several check points along the routes. Racers which take short cuts or skate will be disqualified. Participants will receive their individual chip (Realtime Championchip) together with their starting bags (numbers) in the racing office at the starting line. At that time, all participants must pay a € 10.oo deposit. This deposit will be refunded to you after the race. Any chips which are not returned will be considered sold.
Time limit. 3,5 hours for 36 km
Awarding of prizes. The prize awards ceremony will take place at approx. 10:00 p.m. in the festive tent in Compaccio.
Liability. By registering and paying the entry fee, you accept – without restriction – these Rules and Regulations and also confirm that you are in possession of the physician's attestation as per D.M. of Feb. 18, 1982 and release and absolve OK from any and all liability – including for accidents prior to or after the race, or for damages / injuries by participants to third parties or their property. By registering, you also give your consent to the transmission of your personal data to third parties for processing purposes according to Data Protection Law No. 675/96.
In the event of weather problems, the OK team will offer a substitute route. If the event must be annulled due to an Act of God ("force majeure"), the entry fee will not be refunded.
The OK reserves the right to limit the number of participants and to change the route, if circumstances require.
Complaints. Complaints must be submitted in writing and, according to the Rules and Regulations, must be accompanied by a deposit of €100.oo. If the complaint is acknowledged, the deposit will be refunded. The organizer of this event accepts no liability for valuables and clothes bags.
Participants hereby declare that they agree to the exclusion of liability vis-à-vis the organization, sponsors, municipal government, owners of private property, as well as radio and T.V. broadcasting corporations. The organizer of this event accepts no liability for valuables and clothes bags.
Lodgings. Participants must attend to their lodgings, themselves.