REGULATION 2025
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1. ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATIONS
Leopodistica ASD (Amateur Sports Association), in collaboration with Seniobike ASD and Outdoor & Trekking Store
Ravenna-Faenza, organizes on Friday, October 31 st and Saturday November 1 nd 2025 in Palazzuolo sul Senio (Florence)
the 12th edition of "Trail del Cinghiale", a mountain race trail
in semi self-sufficiency in water and food with an itinerary in the Apennine.
Trail del Cinghiale will take place over five distances and one non-competitive:
- 100k: distance of 100 km with a vertical gain of 5720 meters - 4 ITRA points - Qualifier 100K
- 60k: distance of 58,5 km with a vertical gain of 3560 meters - 3 ITRA points - Qualifier 50K
- 45k: distance of 44,0 km with a vertical gain of 2610 meters - 2 ITRA points - Qualifier 50K
- 35k: distance of 35,7 km with a vertical gain of 2020 meters - 2 ITRA points - Qualifier 50K
- 20k: distance of 19,5 km with a vertical gain of 1040 meters - 1 ITRA points - Qualifier 20K
- 13k: distance non-competitive of 13 km with a vertical gain of 650 meters (see Point 22)
Distances and gradients have been detected using maps of the territory and with the aid of GPS equipment, so there might
be differences in measures taken with other devices due, for example, to differences in calibration. All traces have been
certified by ITRA (International Trail Running Association).
2. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
The race is open to all athletes, women and men, born in 2007 or earlier, that is athletes at least 18 years old or that will
turn 18 by 2025 for those who want to cover the 20km distance, while all those who want to cover other distances must be
born in 2005 or earlier or be at least 20 years old by the year 2025 (as per UISP regulation for competitions longer than of
21.097km).
The race participation requires special skills: experience and knowledge of the mountain environment, especially of the
Apennine environment, as well as orientation skills, ability to follow a trail, facing unexpected problems typical of the
natural mountain environment (such as a thunderstorm, reduced visibility or darkness, etc.), excellent training and
appropriate clothing for temperatures that can range from –10°C to +20°C.
It is recommended to have recently taken part to other mountain races with similar characteristics
“Trail del Cinghiale” will take place in accordance with these regulations and UISP Regulations, and any changes and/or
directives adopted by the organization, even at the last minute. Any notice will be available on the website and through the
event’s social channels
By presenting themselves at the race start, athletes confirm that they are in such a physical and mental conditions so that
they can face the race; to be documented and aware of the risks and difficulties that the itinerary implicates; to have taken
note of the length of the itinerary; that they are not aware of any previous medical condition, or of injuries, that could put
them at risk during the event; to have communicated to the race doctor any health information and/or pathology that could
increase the risks during the event.
Athletes accompanied by animals are not allowed.
3. RACES’ REGISTRATION
Only athletes with a sports medical certificate for competitive Track and Field can register (certificates bearing different
indications will not be accepted) valid on the date of the race or at least until November 1st, 2025 can register for the
race
Registrations from athletes who are serving disqualification for the use of doping substances will not be accepted.
Registrations will open on April 1st, 2025 and will bindingly close on October 23th, 2025 or upon
reaching the maximum number of participants (1200 athletes), divided as follows:
100km max 150 athletes
60km max 200 athletes
45km max 200 athletes
35km max 300 athletes
20km max 350 athletes
Any changes to the total number of athletes and their distribution may be made by the organization itself at its complete
discretion or according to more restrictive rules in force on the date of the event.
Upon reaching the maximum number of athletes, the organization reserves the right to open a waiting list: the access
procedures will be communicated via social media.
Registrations could only be made online by following the instructions that will be published on the
event website (www.traildelcinghialerace.com ) and on all the organization's social channels.
Participation in the competition implies the unconditional acceptance of all the above mentioned regulations by
the athletes.
Teams registration
For team registrations, a request must be sent by email to: staff@traildelcinghiale.com
For teams, the 10% discount is applied to groups of at least 10 athletes.
4. RACES’ REGISTRATION FEES
Registration fees for the race at different distances will be available on the event website and
summarized as follows:
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Registrations on the same day of the race WILL NOT be accepted.
Registration fee includes:
- Registration costs on the ENDU platform
- Race bib;
- Chip (Tracking system only for 100k and 60k)
- assistance and refreshments along the course;
- race package;
- post-race meal voucher (for 100km, 60km, 45km, 35km and 20km race);
- finisher award
- bags storage (not included for non-competitive)
5. WAIVER, RACE CHANGE, REGISTRATION TRANSFER
In case of impossibility to participate, cancellation request must be submitted by e-mail to: staff@traildelcinghiale.com:
- cancellation request received by 30/09/2025: refund of 70% of the fee (excluding registration and bank costs) or it
will be possible to transfer the registration to the next race’s edition;
- cancellation request received from 01/10/2025 to 23/10/2025: it will be possible to transfer the registration to the
next race’s edition only on presentation of a medical certificate.
Moving the registration from one distance to another may be requested by 23/10/2025, and it will be guaranteed only if
spots are available:
- in case of a higher distance, the athlete will have to pay the difference of the registration fee;
- in case of a shorter distance no reimbursement will be applied.
Upon the athlete’s request, it will be possible to transfer the registration to other athlete, at a cost of € 5,00: request must
be submitted by e-mail to staff@traildelcinghiale.com.
Until 23/10/2025, pregnant women can apply for transfer to the next edition, following presentation of a medical certificate.
6. BIB NUMBER COLLECTION and MANDATORY MATERIAL CONTROL
The bib number collection operations for all distances will take place at the "race-bib distribution point” in Palazzuolo sul
Senio (FI) on October 31th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on November 1st 2025 for the 60km, 45km, 35km and
20km distances, from 4:30 AM to 45 minutes before the starting time of each single race, according to the modalities that
will be illustrated on site.
Further information for the collection of bib numbers will be available on social channels when close to the event, in line
with the health regulations in force at the time.
It WILL NOT be allowed the bib number and the race pack collection on behalf of others for athletes participating in the
45km, 60km and 100km distance races.
The bib number and the race pack collection on behalf of others will be allowed only for athletes participating in the 20km
and 35km distance races, ONLY with an authorization form and ID copies of the delegator and the delegate.
Subscribers who do not participate in the race will be able to have their race package collected by other athletes with an
authorization form and with ID copy of the delegator and the delegate. Race packages that will not be collected and will not
be shipped.
When collecting the bib, there will be the control of mandatory equipment for athletes racing 100K, 60K and 45K.
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7. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
By registering in the selected distance race, each athlete undertakes to carry the following mandatory equipment with
him/her for the entire duration of the race. The equipment will be checked at the race bib pick-up. If lacking even one piece
of the mandatory material, the bib number will not be released​
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The use of poles is allowed. If used, they must be carried for the whole duration of the competition.
Checkpoints for mandatory equipment will be arranged throughout the itinerary during the race.
8. DEPARTURE TIMES
Departures are scheduled in Palazzuolo sul Senio (FI) in piazza E. Alpi at the following times:
- 100K - Friday, October 31th at 10:00 PM
- 60K - Saturday, November 1st at 05:30 AM
- 45K - Saturday, November 1st at 06:30 AM
- 35K - Saturday, November 1st at 07:30 AM
- 20K - Saturday, November 1st at 09:30 AM
Before departure, each athlete must pass under the starting arch to record his departure registration. Checkpoints will be
deployed along the course.
9. BRIEFING
Upon collection of the bib number, each athlete will be provided with a document stating the important guidelines to be
taken into consideration for the safe conduct of the race.
All athletes must show up in the starting area 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time for their race.
Before the start, both the briefing and a sample check of the mandatory material will take place for the athletes
participating in the 35km and 20km races.​
10. RACE ITINERARY
The courses will be marked with flags and refractive arrows visible also at night. There won’t be any distance markers,
therefore it is recommended to properly study the road book prepared by the organization.
Participants must strictly follow the competition itinerary and in case they won’t see any sign for 300 meters, they will have
to get back on the course path, where they left it.
Leaving the official course itinerary will be at the sole risk and danger of the competitor and it will cause immediate
disqualification.
It is strongly recommended to use a GPS device and to follow the racetracks made available to athletes by the
organization.
Athletes won’t be provided with any printed copy of the route map, roadbook, or track.
11. MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS AND TIME GATES:
On the courses there are "time gates" placed at the exit of the refreshment point. For the 100k distance, a time gate will
also be set up at the entrance; athletes who arrive at the time gate after the time limit will be stopped and will not be able to
continue the race. It is not allowed to get past the time gate and then go back to enjoy the refreshment
Below the maximum times and time gates for the different distances:
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REMARK: Pls. refer to the tracks published on www.traildelcinghiarace.com and on the ENDU platform in order to get the
exact location of the time gates.
At the bib number collection, the athletes involved in the 100km distance will be provided with a bag where it will be
possible to store spare clothing to use at the “base life” station (inside the race package they will receive a second sticker
to mark this bag). The bags must be delivered to the area indicated at the time of pick-up of the bib.
It’s recommended not to leave any valuables inside the bags. The organizers accept no liability for any theft, loss or
damage of bags or their contents. Nothing is allowed outside the bags which, in that case, cannot be accepted.
12. REFRESHMENT POINTS
Athletes run in semi-self-sufficiency with the obligation of water supply. Refreshments with solid.
Refreshment points are indicated in the tracks made available on the site and on the ENDU platform.
13. CHANGING ROOMS and SHOWERS
At the end of the race, it is possible to use changing rooms and showers; search on the map with event information.
14. BANS AND PENALTIES
The following infractions will lead to a ban:
- failure to pass through a checkpoint
- shortening the race course
- littering along the course
- failure to assist another competitor in difficulty
- insults or threats to organizers or volunteers
- refusal to allow the check of mandatory material
- lack of parts of the mandatory material
- leaving some parts of the mandatory material on the route
- inappropriate behavior in compliance with health guidelines
- assistance from third parties (companion, family members, etc.)
15. COURSE OR TIME BARRIERS CHANGES
The organization reserves the right to modify at any time the course or location of the rescue stations and refreshment
points, without prior notice.
In the event of bad weather conditions, or for safety reasons, the organization, in collaboration with the judges of the
competition, reserves the right to suspend, interrupt or modify the race itinerary or change the time barriers.
Every decision taken by the organization and the jury of the race is unquestionable.
16. RACE CANCELLATION
In the event of public order and/or health reasons, or due to the imposition of the authorities or adverse weather conditions
(such as heavy fog, snow, strong storms, etc.) that may endanger the safety of athletes, the organization may, at its sole
discretion, suspend or cancel the race.
The suspension or cancellation of the race will not entitle the athletes to any refund of the registration fee.
If the event is cancelled and communicated within 30/09/2025, athletes will be refunded 90% of the registration fee,
excluding administrative expenses (bank).
For cancellation from 01/10/2025 to the day of the race, athletes will be able to choose one of the following options:
- Request a voucher worth 70% to be used for the registration of the next edition of the competition; - Request a refund of
50% of the fee paid, excluding administrative expenses.
17. SECURITY AND CONTROL
Along race courses there will be members of the organization and judges, constantly in contact with the race headquarters.
Checkpoints will be set up along the courses to monitor the athletes’ passages. Moreover, athletes’ recovery service will
be active. In case of any problems, participants must immediately inform about his withdrawal to the checkpoints or to the
competition judges.
From the collection points/time gates, a shuttle service will be available to take the withdrawn athletes to the arrival area.
Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed throughout the area.
18. EMERGENCIES or EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS
These Regulations may be updated according to government, CONI and UISP regulations and provisions in force during
the period of the competition to guarantee the maximum possible safety for the athletes and volunteers involved in the
event.
Changes to these Regulations will be communicated to the registered athletes through the social channels of the event.
Participation in the event will be allowed only to athletes in compliance with any provisions in force at the time of the
competition.
19. ENVIRONMENT
Trail del Cinghiale has always been attentive to the protection and preservation of the territory
and from this edition it supports the ITRA initiative "Be a Green Commitment event".
The race takes place in natural environments and protected ecosystems. Competitors must behave in an environmentally
friendly manner, avoiding waste, collecting flowers, or harassing the fauna.
Anyone found to abandon waste along the course will be immediately disqualified from the race and will incur in potential
penalties.
To reduce the environmental impact, no plastic glasses will be provided at the refreshment points,
so each participant must carry an eco-cup or a glass to fill at the refreshment points.
20. RIZES
There are no cash prizes. Each competitor who will have completed the race within the time limit
will receive the "finisher" prize.
The absolute first 3 of each distance will be awarded. Moreover, the first finishers of the following
categories in 100km, 60km, 45km, 35km and 20km distances will be awarded:
- the first 3 men “under 50”
- the first 3 women “under 50”
- the first 2 men “over 50”
- the first 2 women "over 50”
- the largest group
Prizes not collected will not be sent.
21. CLAIMS
Any claim, accompanied by a deposit of 100.00 €, must be submitted within 30 minutes
from the end of the competition in writing and will be evaluated by the organization; in case of acceptance the deposit will
be returned.
22. NON COMPETITIVE DISTANCE
During the event, the Organization of the "Trail del Cinghiale" has also foreseen the carrying out of
a non-competitive Trail, which will take place on the morning of Saturday November 1st, starting at 10:00 AM.
The Trail covers a 13 km itinerary with a positive gain in altitude of 650 m (D+).
Registration can be made on the website www.traildelcinghialerace.com, in Section 13K.
The participation fee is € 15.00 and the maximum number of participants admitted to the competition is 200 people.
Registration does not require a medical certificate and is open to all with the following requirements:
- Minors: must be accompanied by an adult (with a waiver to be completed at the pectoral withdrawal;
- Disabled: must be accompanied by an adult (with a waiver to be completed at the breastplate retreat).
For participation in the non-competitive Trail it will be mandatory to wear trail shoes and clothing
suitable for the weather conditions of the day.
Any animals must be led on a leash.
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23. IMAGE RIGHTS
By registering, the participants authorize the organization to use for free, without territorial or time
limits, still and moving images that portray them during their participation in the “Trail del Cinghiale”.
24. DECLARATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Registration to the race "Trail del Cinghiale" and the consequent participation in the race implicate
the acceptance of this regulation and any of any changes that may occur.
The participant's registration exempts the organizers from any liability, both civil and criminal, for damages to people
and/or things caused by or to any athlete
