Regulations
ORGANIZATION
The Sports Authority of Thailand is the owner of Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB®. The race is organized by Running Connect with the assistance of UTMB® International.
DEFINITION OF THE RACES
Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB® is an event which includes several races in the open country, passing through the hiking routes of 3 National Parks in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand (Doi Inthanon National Park, Ob Khan National Park, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park). Each event takes place in one single stage, at each runner’s own pace and within a time limit.
100M CATEGORY
• The TRANS-INT 160: around 182 km for about 10,770 meters elevation gain, starts from the foothills of Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province. The trail passes through Doi Inthanon and continues on to Ob Khan National Park and Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Cut-off time for finishing is 48 hours. All finishers will receive 8 running stones.
100K CATEGORY
• The ELEPHANT 100: around 96 km for about 6,190 meters elevation gain, on Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, starts and ends at the Royal Park Rajapreuk, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. Cut-off time for finishing is 28 hours. All finishers will receive 6 running stones.
50K CATEGORY
• The HMONG 50: around 50 km for about 2,720 meters elevation gain, on Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, starts and ends at the Royal Park Rajapreuk, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. Cut-off time for finishing is 14 hours. All finishers will receive 4 running stones.
20K CATEGORY
• The PALACE 20: around 25 km for about 1,370 meters elevation gain, on Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, starts and ends at the Royal Park Rajapreuk, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. Cut-off time for finishing is 7 hours. All finishers will receive 2 running stones.
NO UTMB® CATEGORY
• The RAJAPREUK 10: around 11 km for about 440 meters elevation gain, on Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, starts and ends at the Royal Park Rajapreuk, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. Cut-off time for finishing is 4 hours.
RUNNER’S COMMITMENT
To participate in Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB® 2023 event, in particular the TRANS-INT 160 and ELEPHANT 100, it is essential:
• To be completely aware of the length and difficulty of the event and to be adequately prepared for it.
• To have acquired, before to the race, a real understanding of personal autonomy in the mountains/terrain allowing for the management of potential problems encountered during this type of event, notably:
o Ability to confront, without outside assistance, changing climatic conditions which could be very difficult to deal with at altitude (night, wind, cold, fog, rain or snow).
o Ability to manage, including when one is isolated, physical or mental problems arising from a heavy fatigue, digestive problems, muscle or articular/joint pains, small wounds, etc...
o Aware that the organization’s role is not to help a runner manage these problems.
o Aware t for such an activity in the mountains, safety depends upon the runner's ability to adapt to the problems encountered or foreseen.
o To inform and educate the runner’s supporters towards the respect of nature, people, and the regulations of the race.
SEMI-AUTONOMY / SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Participants are expected to demonstrate the principles of semi-autonomy/self-sufficiency. They should be prepared to carry their own fluids, food, and gear (including inclement weather gear) between aid stations. Participants should also be prepared, within the course safety guidelines, to handle adverse or changing conditions. This self-sufficiency principle implies the following rules:
Throughout the duration of the race each runner must have with them all of their mandatory equipment. This equipment will be carried in a pack; tagged during race-bib distribution and cannot be changed along the race route. At any moment of the race, the race stewards/marshals can verify the pack and its contents. The runner is obligated to comply with these gear checks. Any non-compliant runner is at the risk of disqualification from the race.
The aid stations provide drinks and food to be consumed on site. The race organizer only provides still water and/or sports/electrolyte drink for filling water bottles or hydration packs. The runner should take care to ensure they have, when leaving each aid station, the appropriate quantity of drink and food to keep them going until the following aid station.
For the TRANS-INT 160 and ELEPHANT 100, a personal assistant is allowed at certain aid stations (*), in the area specifically reserved for this use and at the discretion of the team leader. Only one person is allowed to provide assistance, which only includes providing the runner a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters. Medical assistance given by a member of the runner’s crew, is strictly forbidden. The rest of the aid station is strictly reserved for the runners.
It is forbidden to accompany or be accompanied along any part the race route by a person not registered for the race, outside of the spectator run zones which are clearly marked in the proximity of the aid stations.
Runners are not allowed to participate with a dog or any other animal, including service animals.
- A participant who accepts being accompanied outside of the designated zones violates the principle of self-sufficiency. The race stewards/marshals, witnessing this violation, are authorized to penalize the participant in order to enforce the rules.
(*) Personal assistance is tolerated at the following posts:
| Races | Aid stations |
|---|---|
| TRANS-INT 160 | • To be announced |
| ELEPHANT 100 | • To be announced |
Personal assistance is forbidden at all other aid stations, as well as at any other point of the race route. HMONG 50, PALACE 20 & RAJAPREUK 10: no assistance is allowed at any point throughout the race.
EQUIPMENT
In order to ensure their safety, each participant must carry with them all the items listed in the mandatory equipment checklist (see below) and must carry all the equipment with them during the duration of the race even if the runner is not using it.
The “hot-weather” and the “cold-weather” kits are part of the mandatory equipment. According to the weather conditions, the race organizer might require one of those two additional kits and inform each participant before the opening of the check-in.
Organized and/or random equipment checks will be carried out during the race. A penalty up to and including disqualification will be applied to runners who do not have all the mandatory equipment with them (see PENALTIES).
Please note: the items included in the mandatory equipment checklist are the basic pieces of equipment each runner must carry with them. It is important not to choose the lightest possible clothing. Instead runners should pack clothing that provides adequate protection in the mountains/course terrain against bad weather conditions, including cold, wind, heavy precipitation.
TRANS-INT 160 and ELEPHANT 100 Mandatory Equipment Checklist
Basic kit:
• Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
• Mobile/Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended): the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
o Mobile/Cell phone with international roaming that works in Thailand.
o Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, do not mask/block your number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged)
o Keep the phone on at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
o For smartphones: LiveRun application installed and activated.
o An external battery is highly recommended
• Personal collapsible cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
• Minimum water supply: 1 liter
• Two (2) working headlamps with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp. Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for the main torch light
• Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches
• Whistle
• Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm / 40 inches x 2,5 inches)
• Food reserve. Recommendation of 800kcal (2 gels + 2 power bars)
• A windproof jacket with hood with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
• Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely (Optional for ELEPHANT 100)
• Cap, bandana or Buff®
• Additional warm second layer*: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (6,5 onces) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (4 onces) (*Optional for ELEPHANT 100)
• Warm gloves (Optional for ELEPHANT 100)
• Copy OR original ID card /passport
• First aid kits
• LED, reflective vest or belt, or reflective band with at least 2 inches length
• Reusable bowl and spoon/spork
Hot weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
• Sunglasses ***
• Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape/back of the neck
• Sunscreen, recommendation: minimum sun protection factor (SPF) 50
• Minimum water supply: 2 liters
Cold weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
• Protective eyewear ***
• 3rd warm layer (intermediary layer between the 2nd layer and the waterproof jacket)
• Recommendation: fleece or compressible down jacket
• Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes excluded)
*** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suitable both for the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses) All clothing items must fit the runner - in terms of size - and they must not be altered in any way after leaving the factory. The mandatory gear must be carried in a running pack for the duration of the whole race. The running pack is tagged during race-pack collection and must not be changed during the race.
Other recommended equipment (including but not limited to):
• Hat
• Water-proof gloves
• Waterproof over trousers
• Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry)
• Spare warm clothing, essential in case of cold and rainy weather or in case of injury
• Poles in the case of rain or snow for your safety on slippery ground
• Vaseline or anti-heat cream
• at least 500 baht cash (just in case...).
• GPS watch
• Knife or scissors for cutting elastic bandage
• Emergency sewing kit
If runners choose to take hiking poles with them, they must carry them for the entire duration of the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and get them during the course of the race.
No poles are authorized in the spare bags.
If you have further questions about mandatory equipment, do not hesitate to consult our FAQs
Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
HMONG 50, PALACE 20 and RAJAPREUK 10: Mandatory Equipment Checklist
Basic kit
• Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
• Mobile/Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended): the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
o Mobile/cell phone with international roaming that works in Thailand
o Each runner should save the organization's safety numbers, don't mask/block your number and don't forget to leave with the battery fully charged)
o Keep the phone on at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
o For smartphones: LiveRun application installed and activated.
o An external battery is highly recommended
• Personal collapsible 15 cl/5 oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
• Minimum water supply: 1 liter (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• 1 working headlamp with spare cell/batteries, recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main torch light (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 140 inches x 80 inches (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• Whistle (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm/ 40 inches x 2,5 inches) (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• Food reserve, recommendation: 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars) (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• A windproof jacket with hood with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection) (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• Cap, bandana or Buff® (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• Copy OR original ID card/passport
• First aid kit (Optional for RAJAPREUK 10)
• Reusable bowl and spoon/spork (Optional for PALACE 20, RAJAPREUK 10)
Hot weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
• Sunglasses ***
• Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape/back of the neck
• Sunscreen, recommendation: minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 50
• Minimum water supply: 2 liters
Cold weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
*the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, or vice versa
• Warm hat
• Warm and water-proof gloves
• Waterproof overpants
All clothing items must fit the runner - in terms of size - and they must not be altered in any way after leaving the factory.
The mandatory gear must be carried in a running pack for the duration of the whole race. The running pack is tagged during race-pack collection and must not be changed during the race.
Other recommended equipment (non-exhaustive checklist)
• Spare warm clothing, essential in case of cold and rainy weather or in case of injury.
• Poles in case of rain or snow for your safety on slippery ground
• Vaseline or anti-heat cream
• at least 500 baht cash (just in case...).
• GPS watch
• Knife or scissors for cutting elastic bandage
• Emergency sewing kit
If a runner chooses to take hiking poles with them, they must carry them for the entire duration of the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and get them during the course of the race.
No poles are authorized in the spare bags.
If you have further questions about mandatory equipment, do not hesitate to consult our FAQs
Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
RACE-BIBS
Race-bibs are handed over to each runner upon presentation of:
• A valid ID with photo
• Your race pack
The race-bib must be worn on the chest or stomach at all times and must remain completely visible during the entire race. It must always be placed on top of all clothing and must not be positioned on a leg or on the pack. The runner’s name and partner's logos must not be altered or hidden. The bib is the pass to access the shuttles, buses, aid stations, medical points, rest rooms, showers, bag drop-off or pick-up areas. The bib is only withdrawn if the runner refuses to comply with the race director’s instruction. If the runner withdraws from the race, the bib is cut and deactivated.
DROP BAGS / SPARE BAGS
At the race-pack collection, each participant receives 30-liter bag(s). After filling the bag with the items of their choice and closing them, runners can drop them off the start. The location where the drop bags will be available will be specified in the runner’s instructions.
How to get your bags after the race at the finish line: The bags are returned to either the runner or a family member or friend, only upon presentation of the race-bib. The bags must be retrieved within 13:00 of Sunday 10 December 2023.
For any runner that drops out of the race, the organization will take the bags to the finish line , as long as the runner’s withdrawal is registered with the race organizer. Because of logistical factors, the organization cannot guarantee that all bags are brought to the finish line before the end of the race. Only bags supplied by the organization will be transported. Poles are not allowed in these bags. As the items in the bags are neither checked nor controlled, the race organizer is not responsible for the items in the bags. We recommend not to put any valuable items in the bags. We advise runners to keep toiletries and spare clothes at the finish line.
AID STATIONS
Along the race route, there are points where runners are provided food and drinks. Aid stations supply drinks and food for consuming within the aid stations. The organization supplies still water and electrolyte/sports drink for filling the mandatory water bottles/hydration packs and personal collapsible cups. The runner must make sure, when leaving the aid station, that they have the necessary quantity of food and drinks to keep them going until the next aid station.
To enter the aid stations, runners must wear their race-bib. For further information concerning aid stations, visit the page “aid stations” on the race website. The race guide and the relevant pages on our website provide full list of aid stations and what kind of food/drinks runners may find there.
CHECK POINTS
Runners are checked upon arrival at an aid station and at some security points along the course.
Unexpected check points are set up along the route. Their location will not be publicized.
WAY-MARKING
Way markers are made of a reflective material that catches the light from the runner’s headlamp, so that they are easily visible at night.
**WARNING: if you can't see any way markers, turn back! ** Because we respect the environment, we do not use any paint on the trails.
SAFETY AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
There are several medical stations along the route. These stations are directly linked to the command center. There is medical staff at the command center at the Royal Park Rajapreuk during the events.
Medical stations are intended to assist any runner in need of medical assistance.
It is up to a runner in need of assistance or injured to call for the help:
• By going to a medical station
• By calling the command center (phone number should be saved in mobile/cellphone)
• By asking another runner to call for help
• By using the SOS function on the LiveRun app (if applicable)
Runners must provide assistance to any person in danger and alert the command center.
Runners must provide assistance to any person in danger and alert the command center. If a runner is unable to call the command center, and only if it is an absolute emergency, runners may call directly one of the national security services (especially if you are crossing an area where only emergency calls are possible): 1669
A number of unexpected events, including inclement weather events, could make you wait for help longer than expected. Your safety therefore depends upon the quality of the items that you have put in your pack.
All medical, paramedical, first aid and guide staff, as well as any person appointed by the race direction are able to:
• Remove any participant who is deemed unable to continue the event
• Demand any competitor to use any item of the mandatory equipment
• Evacuate any runners deemed to be in danger
• Refer runners to the most appropriate care facility
A runner who is treated by a doctor or reached by the search and rescue staff will defer to the professional’s authority and agrees to accept their decisions.
If a runner's state of health justifies treatment via intravenous drip, the runner shall compulsorily withdraw from the race.
There is a medical center at the Royal Park Rajapreuk available for runners with severe medical problems. Comfort care is based on the decision of the medical staff within the limits of care available.
Runners must stay on the marked path, even when they sleep.
If a runner needs to sleep along the way, they are highly recommended to use the "sleep bib" supplied by the organization. This bib clarifies that a runner needs to take a nap, and does not want to be disturbed.
All runners who voluntarily venture from the way-marked course are no longer under the responsibility of the organization.
TIME LIMIT AND CUT-OFF TIMES
The cut-off time for finishing each race is:
• TRANS-INT 160: 48 hours
• ELEPHANT 100: 28 hours
• HMONG 50: 14 hours
• PALACE 20: 7 hours
• RAJAPREUK 10: 4 hours
You may find the time limit (cut-off times) for leaving the main aid stations on the event web site and in the Runner's Guide. In case of any changes (see Exceptional Conditions), the new cut-off times will be announced via SMS/Facebook.
Cut-off times are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish within the time limit. In order to be authorized to continue a race, all participants must leave the check point/aid station before the cut-off time (whatever their time of arrival at the check point).
All participants withdrawn from the race that wish to continue on the route can only do so after having returned their race-bib. Runners who have withdrawn from the race are under their own responsibility and are no longer supported by the race organizer. It is strongly advised for any withdrawn runner to be transported back to the finish line by the offered race transportation.
DROP OUT AND REPATRIATION
Except in case of injury, a runner wishing to withdraw the race must do so only at a check point. They must inform the person responsible for the point or report their withdrawal via the LiveRun app (if applicable) and inform the command center.
If a runner wishes to withdraw while on the route between two checkpoints, they must reach the nearest checkpoint where they must report their withdrawal.
Runners who withdraw must keep their race bib because it is the pass to access shuttles, buses, meals, treatment rooms...
Repatriation works as follow:
• Buses are available at some aid stations - marked by a pictogram «bus» on time charts - to take runners who drop out back to the Royal Park Rajapreuk (finish line).
• Runners who abandon at any other aid station or check point but whose state of health does not require them to be evacuated must return as quickly as possible and by their own means to the nearest point of repatriation.
• As for aid stations or security points accessible by car or 4x4:
o after the closing of the aid station/security points, the organization might repatriate any runners who have abandoned and haven't left the aid station yet.
o in the event of bad weather conditions justifying the partial or total stop of the race, the organization will make sure that all runners are transported as soon as possible.
FINISH
When a runner finishes the race, they will receive the finisher's gift (Medal and finisher t-shirt or hoodie, except RAJAPREUK 10 will receive only medal).
Finishers will have access to a final aid station located at the Royal Park Rajapreuk with restricted access to runners.
SHOWERS
Runners may take a shower only at the end of the race. Runners need to show their race bib in order to enter the shower. During the race, showers - when available - are only accessible on medical advice.
REST
During the race, runners will have some rest areas in some aid stations, with camp beds and blankets.
Runners having finished their race and wishing to prolong their stay must have their own accommodation.
TRANS-INT 160 & ELEPHANT 100: At the Royal Park Rajapreuk, each competitor can benefit from a rest area (with camp beds).
RANKING AND AWARDS
For each race, there is as overall ranking - men and women - and an age category ranking - men and women.
The first five (5) men and the first five (5) women in the general ranking, as well as the first three (3) runners in each category receive a trophy and a prize.
Results for all participants are available at www.utmbworld.com.
Age category:
| TRANS-INT 160 | ELEPHANT 100 | HMONG 50 | PALACE 20 | RAJAPREUK 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-19 | ||||
| 20-34 | 20-34 | 20-34 | 20-34 | 20-34 |
| 35-39 | 35-39 | 35-39 | 35-39 | 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 40-44 | 40-44 | 40-44 | 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 45-49 | 45-49 | 45-49 | 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 50-54 | 50-54 | 50-54 | 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 55-59 | 55-59 | 55-59 | 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 60-64 | 60-64 | 60-64 | 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 65-69 | 65-69 | 65-69 | 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 70-74 | 70-74 | 70-74 | 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 75-79 | 75-79 | 75-79 | 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 80-84 | 80-84 | 80-84 | 80-84 |
| 85+ | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Money Prize
| (Euro) | TRANS-INT 160 | ELEPHANT 100 | HMONG 50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Men/Women | Men/Women | Men/Women |
| 1st | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 |
| 2nd | 900 | 900 | 900 |
| 3rd | 600 | 600 | 600 |
Note: 1 Euro is 37 Baht equivalent
The organization has the right to change the amount of the prizes up to 2 months before the event.
Participants must be present at the official award ceremony in order to collect their trophies. No trophies and prizes will be distributed to participants after the award ceremony and will be automatically be forfeited by those participants not present.
Prize money is paid within 2 months after the event and subjected to a withholding tax, 5 percent.
PENALTIES: TIME PENALTIES AND DISQUALIFICATION
If a runner breaks the rules, race directors and aid stations’/security points’ team leaders can instantly apply (*) a penalty according to the following chart:
TRANS-INT 160 and ELEPHANT 100
| BREACH OF REGULATION | PENALTIES (*) - DISQUALIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Short-cutting the route | At the race director's discretion |
| Missing item(s) of the mandatory equipment checklist (no water supply of a volume of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no smartphone) | Disqualification |
| Absence of other mandatory equipment items (race leggings or long trousers, only one torch light, cap or bandana, hat, warm and waterproof gloves, long-sleeved top, waterproof over-trousers, whistle, self-adhesive elasticated bandage, food reserve, collapsible cup) | 1 hour penalty |
| Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked | Disqualification |
| Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode | 15minute penalty |
| Discarding of rubbish/trash (voluntary act) by a competitor or a member of their entourage | 1 hour penalty |
| Lack of respect for others (organization or runners)
Note: a participant whose supporters are rude and/or refuse to respect the organization’s instructions will be penalized. |
Disqualification |
| Not assisting a person in need (in need of care) | Disqualification |
| Assistance outside of authorized zones | 1 hour penalty |
| Being accompanied along the route outside the clearly defined zones of tolerance in the vicinity of an aid station. | 15 minute penalty |
| Cheating (e.g., use of a means of transport, sharing a race-bib, …) | Immediate disqualification for life |
| Lack of visible race-bib | 15 minutes penalty |
| Wearing a non-conforming race-bib | 15 minute penalty (during which time the runner places their race-bib in a manner which conforms to the rules) |
| Dangerous behavior (e.g.: poles with unprotected points orientated towards runners or spectators) | 15 minutes penalty |
| No timing chip | According to the race directors' decision |
| No passage through a check point | According to the race directors' decision |
| Refusal to comply with an order from the race directors, race stewards/marshals, aid station’s team leader, doctors or search and rescue staff. | Disqualification |
| Refusal of anti-doping control | The runner will be sanctioned in the same manner as they would be for drug taking |
| Departure from a check point after the time barrier | Disqualification |
| Pack not tagged | 1 hour penalty |
| Use of poles not carried from the beginning of the race | 1 hour penalty |
HMONG 50, PALACE 20 and RAJAPREUK 10
| BREACH OF REGULATION | PENALTIES (*) - DISQUALIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Short-cutting the route | At the race director's discretion |
| Missing item(s) of the mandatory equipment checklist (no water supply of a volume of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no smartphone) | Immediate disqualification |
| Absence of other mandatory equipment items (race leggings or long trousers, only one torch light, cap or bandana, hat, warm and waterproof gloves, long-sleeved top, waterproof over-trousers, whistle, self-adhesive elasticated bandage, food reserve, collapsible cup) | 30 minute penalty |
| Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked | Disqualification |
| Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode | 15 minute penalty |
| Discarding of rubbish/trash (voluntary act) by a competitor or a member of their entourage | 30 minute penalty |
| Lack of respect for others (organization or runners)
Note: a participant whose supporters are rude and/or refuse to respect the organization’s instructions will be penalized. |
Disqualification |
| Not assisting a person in need (in need of care) | Disqualification |
| Assistance outside of authorized zones | 30 minute penalty |
| Being accompanied along the route outside the clearly defined zones of tolerance in the vicinity of an aid station. | 10 minute penalty |
| Cheating (e.g.: use of a means of transport, sharing a race-bib, …) | Immediate disqualification for life |
| Lack of visible race-bib | 10 minute penalty |
| Wearing a non-conforming race-bib | 10 minute penalty (during which time the runner places their race-bib in a manner which conforms to the rules) |
| Dangerous behavior (e.g.: poles with unprotected points orientated towards runners or spectators) | 10 minute penalty |
| No timing chip | According to the race directors' decision |
| No passage through a check point | According to the race directors' decision |
| Refusal to comply with an order from the race directors, race stewards, aid station’s team leader, doctors or search and rescue staff. | Disqualification |
| Refusal of anti-doping control | The runner will be sanctioned in the same manner as they would be for drug taking |
| Departure from a check point after the time barrier | Disqualification |
| Pack not tagged | 30 minute penalty |
| Use of poles not carried from the beginning of the race | 30 minute penalty |
Any other breach of the rules will be subject to a penalty decided by the Race Directors.
COMPLAINTS/PROTESTS
Any complaint must be sent by email, within 10 days after the end of the event.
EXCEPTIONAL CONDITIONS
If necessary, the organization reserves the right to modify at any time the routes, starting times, cut-off times, the position of aid stations and medical stations, and any other aspect related to the smooth running of the events.
In case of force majeure, bad weather conditions or any other circumstance endangering the participants' safety, the organization reserves the right to:
• Postpone the start of the race
• Modify the cut-off times
• Change the start date
• Adapt the race’s course
• Cancel the race
• Stop temporarily the race
• Stop the race in progress
If a race is cancelled or if the event needs to be modified (e.g. one or more races need to be cancelled), for any reason beyond the control of Sport Authority of Thailand (SAT), more than 30 days before the start, runners will be partially refunded the entry fees. The amount of the refund will be decided as to allow the organization to deal with the irremediable expenses incurred as of the date of the cancellation. Runners will be refunded as follows:
| % refund (excluding charges) | |
|---|---|
| Until the End of June | 60% |
| Until the End of August | 50% |
| Until the End of October | 30% |
| After October | No refund |
If a race is cancelled less than 30 days before the start or if a race in progress is interrupted, for any reason beyond the control of Sports Authority of Thailand , entry fees will not be refunded.
CLAIMS
Any claim arising from the runner’s registration for one of the Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB® must be emailed at: info@thailandbyutmb.com or mailed to 143/2 Soi Ladprao 94, Ladprao Road, Plubpla, Wang Thong Lang, Bangkok 10310 THAILAND +66 (0) 62 345 4122
