Table of Contents

1. Application and Organiser
2. Participation Requirements & Responsibility of Participants
3. Safety
4. Rules, Conduct on the Course and Fair Play
5. Timekeeping, Cut-offs & DNF
6. Course, Weather, Programme Changes
7. Registration, Entry Fees & Payment Terms
8. GGUT Flex Option
9. Cancellation, Refunds & Termination of Contract
10. Cancellation, Non-Participation & Force Majeure
11. Disclaimer
12. Data Protection, Use of Photos and Videos
13. Final Provisions

1. Application and Organiser

   1. The Grossglockner Ultra-Trail (hereinafter referred to as “GGUT”) is an event organised by Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus GmbH (ZSK).

   2. These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) govern participation in all GGUT competitions. By registering, participants accept these terms and conditions in the version applicable at the time of registration.

   3. Additional information, regulations, mandatory equipment lists, route, and safety information on the official website www.ultratrail.at are an integral part of these GTC.
      
      
      

2. Participation Requirements & Responsibility of Participants

   1. Healthy, sufficiently trained and experienced runners aged 18 and over (or 16 and over for KST) are eligible to participate. For GGUT, a valid qualification certificate is also required:
      – at least one successfully completed 100 km race listed by ITRA/UTMB since 1 January 2023, or
      – a comparable performance certificate.
   2. The route leads through high alpine terrain, partly at high altitude, at night and in changing weather conditions (cold, rain, snow, wind). Each participant is fully responsible for ensuring that they are physically and mentally fit.
   3. Participation is only possible with an official bib number, completed registration and a signed liability waiver.
   4. Participants undertake to respect the alpine environment, to stay on marked trails and to comply with nature and national park regulations.
      
      
      

3. Safety

   1. Failure to carry the mandatory equipment will result in disqualification.
   2. Medical services are entitled to remove participants from the race for health reasons at any time.
      
      
      

4. Rules, Conduct on the Course and Fair Play

   1. Participants are obliged to:
      – stay on the marked course
      – strictly refrain from taking shortcuts
      – provide assistance to injured or distressed persons
      – dispose of rubbish exclusively at official points (“no littering”)
      – refrain from external support outside the official supply stations
   2. Pacers or accompanying runners are not permitted, unless expressly stated in the respective announcement.
   3. The organiser reserves the right to impose time penalties, disqualification or race termination in the event of violations.
      
      
      

5. Timekeeping, Cut-offs & DNF

   1. Timekeeping is carried out by electronic means (chip or GPS tracking). Defective chips must be reported immediately.
   2. Binding cut-off times apply at checkpoints and supply stations for all competitions. Anyone who does not reach these will be taken out of the race for safety reasons.
   3. Withdrawal (DNF) must be reported at the next supply station/relay point or by phone to the race management.
      
      
      

6. Course, Weather, Programme Changes

   1. GGUT will take place in all weather conditions. For safety reasons, the organiser may:
      – postpone start times
      – shorten or change routes
      – close race areas
      – terminate or cancel the event
   2. In extreme weather conditions, the start may be postponed by up to 1 hour. If it is not possible to hold the event safely after this time, the event will be cancelled.
   3. Changes made for safety reasons do not entitle participants to a refund of the entry fees.
      
      
      

7. Registration, Entry Fees & Payment Terms

   1. Registration is carried out via datasport.com and is binding. The entry fee is payable upon registration.
   2. Your starting place will be forfeited if payment is not made within 4 weeks.
   3. The participation fees are based on the price scales published on the website.
   4. Late registrations on site are possible as long as starting places are available; an additional late registration fee will be charged.
      
      
      

8. GGUT Flex Option

   1. Flex Option can be booked for a fee during online registration and includes:
      – change of distance to a shorter route
      – transfer of the starting place to another person
      – postponement of participation by one year
   2. All conditions, deadlines and procedures are binding and are specified on the website.
      
      
      

9. Cancellation, Refunds & Termination of Contract

   1. Cancellation is only possible in writing.
   2. Until 1 May 2026, 30% of the entry fee will be refunded. Refunds are not possible after that date.
   3. Merchandise items will not be refunded in the event of cancellation and will be sent to the participant.
   4. The organiser may terminate the contract and exclude the participant if the latter:
      – violates rules
      – jeopardises safety
      – provides false information
      – is banned
      – is suspected of doping
      
      
      

10. Cancellation, Non-Participation & Force Majeure

    1. In the event of cancellation due to force majeure (weather, natural disasters, pandemics, etc.), there is no entitlement to a refund.
    2. No refund will be given in the event of non-participation.
    3. The organiser is not liable for travel, accommodation, or other costs.
       
       
       

11. Disclaimer

    1. Participation is at your own risk.
    2. The organiser is only liable in cases of intentional or grossly negligent behaviour and in cases of injury to life, limb, or health.
    3. No liability is accepted for equipment, valuables, or luggage (drop bags, etc.).
    4. Participants confirm that they have adequate accident insurance (including international coverage).
       
       
       

12. Data Protection, Use of Photos and Videos

    1. By participating, participants agree that photos, videos, and audio recordings of the event may be used for reporting, marketing, and documentation purposes.
    2. Personal data will be used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the event and will be processed in accordance with the GDPR.
    3. Tracking data from timekeeping systems may be collected for safety and race analysis purposes.
       
       
       

13. Final Provisions

    1. The validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected if individual provisions should be invalid.
    2. To the extent permitted by law, the place of jurisdiction is Zell am See.