RACE REGULATIONS

To participate in the Oh Meu Deus Center of Portugal by UTMB® event, it is essential to:

• Be fully aware of the length and specificity of the race and be perfectly prepared for it.

Have acquired, prior to the race, a real capacity for personal autonomy in the mountains to deal with the problems arising from this type of race, including, but not limited to:

• Knowing how to cope, without outside help, with weather conditions that can be very difficult due to altitude (night, wind, cold, fog, or rain).
• Knowing how to deal, even when isolated, with physical or mental problems resulting from extreme fatigue, digestive problems, muscle or joint pain, and minor injuries.
• Being fully aware that the role of the organization is not to help a runner manage their problems.
• Be fully aware that, for such an activity in the mountains, safety depends mainly on the runner's ability to adapt to the problems encountered or foreseeable.
• Inform and sensitize your companions about respect for places, people, and race rules.

The principle of individual racing in semi-autonomy is the rule. Semi-autonomy is defined as the ability to be self-sufficient between two aid stations, in terms of food, clothing, and safety equipment, allowing you to adapt to problems encountered or foreseeable (bad weather, physical problems, injuries, etc.). This principle implies, in particular, the following rules:

➀ Each athlete must carry all of their mandatory equipment with them throughout the race, transporting this equipment in a backpack that cannot be exchanged during the course. At any time during the race, the Marshall’s may check the backpack and its contents. Athletes are required to submit to these checks cordially, under penalty of exclusion from the race.

➁ The organization guarantees the availability of solid and liquid food throughout the course. The aid stations have drinks and food for consumption on site. The organization only provides water or energy drinks to fill canteens or water bags. Athletes must ensure that they have the necessary amount of food and drink to reach the next aid station when leaving each supply station.

➂ For races in the 100M, 100K, and 50K categories, personal assistance is allowed at some aid stations, in an area specifically reserved for this purpose and at the discretion of the base manager. This assistance may only be provided by one person, without specific equipment other than a backpack with a maximum volume of 30 liters. Medical assistance provided by a member of the participant's team is strictly prohibited. Only minimal care is allowed, such as massages and blister treatment, provided that the runner remains seated in a chair and is not lying down. The rest of the support base is strictly reserved for athletes.

➃ It is forbidden to accompany, or be accompanied, along any part of the course, by a person not registered in the race, outside the clearly marked areas reserved for spectators near the bases. A participant who accepts being accompanied outside the designated areas violates the principle of semi-autonomy. The marshall’s or aid station managers who witness such a violation have the authority to penalize the participant to enforce the rules, reporting to the Command Center.

Athletes are not allowed to participate with dogs or any other animals, including service animals.

The list of places where assistance is permitted is available on the race pages of the event website.

By registering for a UTMB event, participants agree to respect the environment and the natural areas they pass through. In particular:

• It is strictly forbidden to leave trash (gel tubes, paper, organic waste, plastic packaging, etc.) on the course. Trash cans are available at each aid station and must be used. The marshall’s will carry out surprise checks along the routes.

• All participants must keep their trash and packaging until they can dispose of it in the trash cans available at the aid stations. The organization encourages runners to bring a trash bag to carry their waste to the next support base. These bags should also be used to collect dirty paper in emergency situations near the trails.

• It is imperative to follow the trails as they are marked, without cutting corners. Cutting corners causes erosion that is harmful to the area.

• Disposable utensils (cutlery, cups, bowls) will not be distributed at aid stations and checkpoints. This is done to reduce plastic consumption by runners. Therefore, we invite everyone to bring their own plates and cutlery if they want to eat a hot meal.

To ensure his/hers safety, each participant must carry all items listed in the mandatory equipment (see below) and must carry all equipment throughout the race, even if it is not used. Organized and/or random equipment checks will be carried out during the race. Athletes who are not in possession of all the mandatory equipment will be penalized, which may include disqualification. (See penalties).

It is important to note that the equipment imposed by the organizers is the minimum required and that all athletes must adapt this list to their own needs. With regard to clothing in particular, it is better not to choose the lightest possible items to save a few pounds, but rather to opt for clothing that really offers good protection in the mountains against the cold, wind, and snow, thus providing greater safety and better performance. It is essential to pack all this equipment so that it is protected from rain/snow and does not get wet when you need to use it (using, for example, waterproof plastic bags). The list of mandatory equipment is available on the event website. All clothing must be the participant's size and unaltered from the factory.

The equipment is carried in a backpack that cannot be changed during the race.

If you choose to carry poles, you must do so throughout the race. It is forbidden to start the race without poles and pick them up during the race. No poles will be allowed in drop bags. The use of poles may be prohibited in certain areas indicated by specific signs along the route for safety or environmental reasons. If you have any questions about the mandatory equipment, please do not hesitate to contact the organization.

Music: Listening to music with headphones is permitted, provided it is safe to do so. However, headphones must be removed when crossing roads, when approaching (and in the presence of) the marshall at the checkpoint, and when approaching and passing security team members.

The UTMB® World SERIES, as the leading global sports circuit, is committed to supporting clean and fair sport, especially during a period of significant development in the sport. The use of doping substances or methods to enhance performance is fundamentally wrong and detrimental to the spirit of sport. Drug abuse can be harmful to an athlete's health, as well as to other competing athletes. It seriously undermines the integrity, image, and value of the sport, regardless of whether the motivation for drug use is performance enhancement.

To achieve integrity and fairness in sport, a commitment to fair play is essential. The UTMB® World Series seeks to maintain the integrity of trail running by implementing a comprehensive anti-doping program that focuses equally on education/prevention and testing, with subsequent sanctions for those who violate the rules. The UTMB® World Series has delegated the management of its activities to the International Testing Agency (ITA) to ensure fair and transparent competition.

By registering for UTMB® events, all athletes agree to be bound by the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules and acknowledge the jurisdiction of UTMB® in the application of these rules. Athletes understand that adherence to the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules is essential to maintaining the integrity, fairness, and spirit of competition in the sport of trail running.

All participants, professional or amateur, may be subject to anti-doping tests before, during, or at the end of the race, regardless of their final classification. In case of refusal or abstention, the athlete will be sanctioned in the same way as if they had been found guilty of doping. More information can be found at https://utmb.world/es/Anti-doping.

Athletes further acknowledge and agree to:

a) be bound by and comply with all provisions of the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules (as amended from time to time), the World Anti-Doping Code, and the International Standards issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA);

b) be subject to the authority of UTMB® to apply, manage results, and impose sanctions in accordance with the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules;

c) be subject to doping control in competition and out of competition, if selected by UTMB® or the relevant anti-doping authorities;

d) provide accurate and up-to-date information about their whereabouts and make themselves available for testing, if required;

e) refrain from using prohibited substances or prohibited methods, as described in the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules and the WADA Prohibited List;

f) be personally responsible for understanding what constitutes a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. Athletes also agree to monitor and ensure their own compliance with the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules, noting that certain medications, supplements, common beverages, and other legally available products may contain prohibited substances;

g) consent to the collection, analysis, and storage of urine, blood, or other samples for Anti-Doping purposes and acknowledge that the results may be disclosed to relevant parties and the public in accordance with the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules;

h) cooperate fully with UTMB® and anti-doping authorities in any investigations or proceedings related to anti-doping rule violations;

i) acknowledge the processing of their personal data by UTMB® and its third-party delegates (including the International Testing Agency) in accordance with the UTMB® privacy notice;

j) be subject to the jurisdiction of the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules, agreeing that any dispute arising from a decision made in accordance with the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules, after exhausting the process expressly provided for in the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules, may be appealed as exclusively provided for in Article 13 of the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules to an appeal body for final and binding arbitration;

k) accept the consequences and sanctions imposed by UTMB® or the relevant anti-doping authorities in the event of a violation of anti-doping rules, including disqualification from UTMB® events and potential suspension from future participation;

l) refrain from participating in any capacity in any UTMB® Event during a period of Ineligibility or Provisional Suspension.

By completing the registration process, athletes confirm their understanding and agreement to be bound by the UTMB® Anti-Doping Rules.

Race numbers and wristbands will be issued individually to each runner and handed out upon presentation of:

• Photo ID or passport.

The race number must be worn on the chest or stomach and must be permanently and fully visible throughout the race.

It must always be positioned above any item of clothing and under no circumstances may it be attached to a backpack (or similar) or leg.

The name and logo of our partners must not be altered or concealed.

The race number, together with the wristband, is mandatory for access to buses, aid stations, infirmaries, bathrooms, showers, drop bag delivery and/or recovery areas, etc.

The race number will never be removed, except in case of refusal to obey the decision of a race official.

In case of withdrawal, the race number will be cut and deactivated.

OMD100M: When bibs are distributed, each participant will receive two 30-liter bags. After filling them with clothing and items of their choice, they will be deposited at a location near the starting line. The organizers will take one of the bags to the Fajão aid station and the other to the Alvoco aid station. Upon arriving at these bases, runners can pick up their bags. When leaving the base, runners must deposit their bags in the designated area. The organizers will return the bags in Seia.

OMD100K: When the bibs are handed out, each participant will receive one 30-liter bag. After filling them with clothes and items of their choice, they will be deposited in a location near the start identified for this purpose. The organizers will take the bag to the Alvoco aid station. Upon arrival at this base, runners can pick up their bags. When leaving the base, runners must deposit their bags in the designated area. The organizers will return the bags in Seia.

For logistical reasons, only bags provided by the organization or UTMB World Series bags, distributed during bib collection will be transported. These bags are reusable, so we ask runners who have already received one of these bags to reuse it whenever they participate in a UTMB® World Series event.

How to retrieve your bags in the finish area?

Bags will be returned to the runner or to a family member or friend, upon presentation of the race bib. Bags must be retrieved no later than 2 hours after the end of the race.

The organization guarantees the return transport of the bags of runners who have abandoned the race to the finish area, provided that the abandonment has been recorded. The return transport time depends on logistical constraints, and the organization cannot guarantee the complete transport of the bags before the end of the race.

Only bags provided by the organization will be transported. Sticks cannot be transported in these bags. As the contents of the bags are not checked, no complaints about the contents will be accepted upon arrival. It is recommended not to place valuables inside the bag. It is advisable to keep personal hygiene products and spare clothing in the drop bags.

The location for bag delivery/return is specified on the event website.

The organization guarantees the availability of solid and liquid food throughout the entire course. The aid stations have drinks and food for consumption on site. The organization provides water and/or energy drinks to fill water bags and mandatory individual cups. Runners must ensure that they have, when leaving each aid station, the amount of drink and food necessary to reach the next station.

Only runners with a race bib and personal wristband have access to the aid stations.

The list of aid stations and available products is published on the event website and in the Participant's Guide.

The aid stations are also security and control points. There are also security and control points in locations other than the aid stations. These may be control points only or security points only.

The organizers do not disclose their locations.

The routes are marked with recyclable and reusable tape bearing the event logo, signs with arrows, and reflective materials that reflect the light from runners' flashlights, making them easily visible at night.

The routes use existing paths and may include GR markings that are not necessarily race markings or routes.

WARNING: if you cannot see any trail markings, turn back!

However, we recommend that you follow the route on your GPS watch. These routes can be downloaded from the event website a few days before the race.

Out of respect for the environment, we do not use paint of any kind on the trails.

Participants in any of the distances must present a medical certificate stamped and signed by a doctor, with their professional council number (CRM), issued no more than 12 months prior to the date of the event, certifying that the athlete is clinically fit to participate.

The certificate must be submitted via the UTMB account, in the athlete's panel, by April 13, 2026.

RESCUE AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TEAMS

There are several medical stations along the route. These stations are directly linked to the command center. Medical personnel are stationed at the command center and along the route during the events.

The medical stations are intended to provide assistance to anyone who needs medical help.

It is the responsibility of runners in difficulty or seriously injured to call the rescue services:

• By reporting to a medical station

• By calling the race command center

• By asking another runner to call the rescue services

• By using the SOS feature of the LiveRun app

Every runner must assist anyone in danger and call the rescue services.

If a runner is unable to call the command center and the situation is an absolute emergency, they can call one of the national security services directly (especially if they are passing through an area where only emergency calls are possible): 112.

Emergency numbers will be specified in the Participant’s Guide.

Various circumstances related to the environment and the race may cause you to wait longer than expected for rescue services. Your safety will then depend on the quality of what you have put in your backpack.

All medical, paramedic, and rescue personnel, as well as any person designated by race management, are authorized to:

• Disqualify any competitor deemed unable to continue the race.

• Require any competitor to use any piece of mandatory equipment.

• Evacuate athletes they deem to be in danger by any means.

• Refer athletes to the most appropriate care center.

An athlete who calls a doctor or first-aid worker is automatically under their authority and agrees to accept their decisions.

From the moment a runner's state of health warrants treatment by intravenous infusion, they will be automatically disqualified.

There will be an accessible infirmary at the finish line; runners with serious medical problems can seek treatment there. Comfort care is subject to the discretion of medical personnel, within the limits of their availability.

Athletes must remain on the marked trail, even to sleep.

Any runner who voluntarily leaves the marked trail, is no longer under the responsibility of the organization.

Except in the event of injury, an athlete must not abandon the race anywhere other than at a checkpoint. In this case, they must inform the base manager/ checkpoint manager, or communicate their abandonment via the LiveRun app and notify the race CC.

If the decision to abandon the race is made between two checkpoints, the athlete must go to the nearest checkpoint, where they will communicate their abandonment.

The athletes must keep their race bib, as it is their pass to access the organization's transportation, meals, medical care rooms, among others.

Transportation works as follows:

• Buses are available at some aid stations indicated by a “BUS” pictogram on the passage boards, to transport runners who have abandoned the race to the finish area.

• Athletes who drop out at another aid or supply station, but whose health does not require evacuation, should make their own way to the nearest transport point as quickly as possible.

• Regarding supply or aid stations accessible by car or 4x4:

After the support base/checkpoint has closed, the organization may, within the means available, transport athletes who have withdrawn and are still at the location.

In the event of adverse weather conditions that justify the partial or total interruption of the race, the organization will ensure, within the limits of its capabilities, the transport of stranded runners as quickly as possible.

During the race, athletes will have rest areas at some aid stations, with mattresses or camp beds and blankets. These bases are identified on the website and in the Participant's Guide.

There will be no rest areas in the Finish area. Athletes who complete their race and wish to rest, should go to their accommodation.

For each race, there is an overall classification for men and women, and a classification for each age group, both male and female (see below for each category).

For each race, the top five finishers in the overall classification, both male and female, receive a trophy.

The trophies are only awarded at the ceremony, so the winners must be present.

• The top five men and top five women in the overall classification receive a trophy.

• The winner of each category also receives a trophy.

The results are available at live.utmb.world

UTMB® World Series age categories

16-17 | 55-59 | 18-19 | 60-64 | 20-34 | 65-69 | 35-39 | 70-74 | 40-44 | 75-79 | 45-49 | 80-84 | 50-54 | 85+

The top 3 female and male athletes in the 100M race are guaranteed a direct place in the CCC 2027*.

The top 3 female and male athletes in the 100K race are guaranteed a direct place in the CCC 2027*.

The top 3 female and male athletes in the 50K race are guaranteed a direct place in the OCC 2027*.

*Runners receive direct entry to the finals (no lottery required); however, they must pay the registration fee.

QUALIFICATION FOR THE UTMB® WORLD SERIES

You can find all the information about direct access to the UTMB® World Series Finals in Chamonix at: utmb.world/en/runners/elites

The Oh Meu Deus Centro de Portugal by UTMB® has Marshall’s stationed along all routes, who will be clearly identified.

In the event of multiple violations, the penalties in the tables below are cumulative. Each violation will be recorded on the athlete's participation form and communicated to the race CC. Affected athletes may file a complaint within 24 hours after the end of their participation. These complaints must be sent by email to omd@utmb.world. In such cases, the race CC an the race Director will review the penalty or disqualification in the presence of the athlete and issue a verdict, upholding or revoking the sanction, as appropriate.

Any complaints regarding the classification must be sent to the organizers as soon as possible after the athlete's arrival and confirmed by email within two days after the end of the race. Any other complaints must be sent to the organizers by email within 10 days after the end of the race. Complaints or disagreements related to registration, the sporting management of the race, or its rules (for example, the withdrawal of a participant during the race) will not be considered valid complaints.

Only the Race Director and the Head of the Command Center have the power to enforce the rules and immediately apply a penalty (*), if necessary, according to the following table:

100K and 100M races

REGULATION VIOLATIONS	PENALTY (*)
Cutting the course	According to the race director's decision
Lack of mandatory safety equipment (no water reserve with minimum capacity, flashlight, no thermal blanket, no cell phone)	Immediate disqualification
Other Lack of Mandatory Equipment (only flashlight + list available on the event website)	1-hour penalty, during which the athlete is invited to acquire the missing item
Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked	Disqualification
Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode	15-minute penalty
Littering or not using the organization's sanitary facilities (voluntary act) by a competitor or 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
Failure to assist a person in need (who requires care)	Disqualification
Assistance and/or team outside authorized areas.	1-hour penalty
Being accompanied along the route (even without physical contact) outside the tolerance zones.	15-minute penalty
Cheating (e.g., use of a means of transport, sharing a race number, etc.)	Immediate and lifetime disqualification
Failure to wear the bib in a proper and visible manner	Immediate correction of the bib’s
Proven dangerous behavior (e.g., poles with exposed tips pointed at athletes or spectators, dangerous overtaking).	15-minute penalty
Absence of timing chip	According to the decision of the race management
Failure to pass through the aid station/ control post	According to the decision of the race management
Refusal to comply with an order from the Race Director, Marshall’s, CC Chief, Medical Team Chief, and Search and Rescue Team.	Disqualification
Refusal of anti-doping control	The runner will be punished in the same way as if they were found guilty of doping
Leaving a support base/checkpoint after the cut time	Disqualification
Use of poles not carried from the start of the race or abandonment of poles during the race.	1-hour penalty
Failure to use public or organizer-provided toilets when available, by the runner or a member of their entourage.	According to the race director's decision

50K and 20K races

REGULATION VIOLATIONS	PENALTY (*)
Cutting the course	According to the race director's decision
Lack of mandatory safety equipment (complete lack of water reserve, no waterproof jacket with a hood or non-compliant jacket, no headlamp, no survival blanket, no smartphone).	Immediate disqualification
Other lack of mandatory equipment (including   only one headlamp or insufficient water reserve)	30-minute penalty, during which the runner is invited to purchase the missing item
Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked	Disqualification
Smartphone turned off or in airplane mode	15-minute penalty, during which the runner is invited to purchase the missing item
Discarding of rubbish/trash or non use of the organisation toilets (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
Failure to assist a person in difficulty (who needs help)	Disqualification
Assistance and/or crewing outside authorized areas	30-minute penalty
Being accompanied along the route (even without physical contact) outside tolerance zones.	10 minute penalty per notification
Cheating (e.g., use of a means of transportation, sharing a bib number, etc.)	Immediate and lifetime disqualification
Absence of visible bib number	10-minute penalty
Failure to wear the bib in a proper and visible	Immediate correction of the bib’smanner.   placement in a proper and visible manner under penalty of disqualification.
Proven dangerous behavior (e.g., poles with unprotected tips pointed at runners or spectators)	10-minute penalty
Absence of timing chip	According to the decision of the race director
Failure to pass through a checkpoint	According to the decision of the race  director
Refusal to comply with an order from the race director, marshals, aid station’s manager, doctors or search and rescue staff.	Disqualification
Refusal to undergo anti-doping control	The runner will be sanctioned in the same manner as they would be for drug taking
Intentional departure from a checkpoint after the time barrier	Disqualification
Use of poles that were not carried at the start of the race	30-minute penalty
Failure to use public or organizer-provided toilets when available, by the runner or a member of their entourage.	According to the decision of the race director

Any breach of the rules not specified in the table may be subject to a penalty decision by the race management.

(*) The time penalties are immediately applicable on the spot, meaning the runner must “stand down” for the duration of the penalty time. If a breach of regulation is discovered after the race.

(*) The race director can also decide to apply a penalty on the finish time of the runner. The runner’s time will not be stopped while the penalty is being served.

Any other breach of the rules will be subject to a penalty decided by the Race Directors. In case of a disqualification the runner is not entitled to get refunded of the entry fee.

All participants expressly waive their image rights during the race, as well as any claims against the organizer and its authorized partners for the use of their image. Only the organization can grant these image rights to any media outlet, through accreditation or appropriate licensing.

Oh Meu Deus® Ultra-Trail®, Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, UTMB®, CCC®, OCC®, TDS®, and PTL® are legally registered trademarks. Any communication about the event or use of images from the event must be done with respect for the name of the event, the registered trademarks, and with the official approval of the organization.

Sponsored runners may only display their sponsors' logos on their clothing and equipment used during the race. Any other promotional accessories (flags, banners, etc.) are prohibited at any point along the course, including at the finish line, under penalty of disqualification, at the discretion of the race organizers.

According to our code of ethics, any overt display of political images or messages during the event is prohibited.

If circumstances so require, the organization reserves the right to modify at any time (including during the course of the race) the route, start times, time barriers, the location of aid stations and refreshment stations, and any other aspect related to the smooth running of the race.

In the event of force majeure, unfavorable weather conditions, or any other circumstance that may affect the safety of participants, or by order of public authorities or public safety agencies, the organization reserves the right to:

• Modify the routes, including shortening their distance.

• Modify the start time, including by hours. Establish wave starts.

• Modify the time barriers, including reducing them.

• Modify the start date.

• Cancel the race (partially or totally).

• Stop the race in progress and declare it definitively over.

• Establish exceptional health measures, including wave starts.

Even a few days before the events. Participants may not claim any compensation for these circumstances.

According to the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR EU 2016/679), every runner has the right to access and rectify their personal data. Data Controller: UTMB International Sarl, Crans-Montana

Processed Data: All data collected during registration for one of the Wildstrubel by UTMB races.

Purpose of Processing: For organizational purposes, in particular to individually identify each runner in order to communicate all information related to their participation before, during, or after the event, and to identify a contact person in case of emergency.

Data Retention Period: All runner data will be retained for a maximum period of 10 years, renewable with each registration. After this period, unless explicitly authorized by the runner, all data will be deleted except for the runner’s first name, last name, date of birth, gender, and nationality, for the purpose of maintaining race rankings.

Each runner can access their personal data through their personal page, available at this link. Any request to modify data can be made by mail to the following address:

DPO UTMB, UTMB Group, 31 rue du Lyret, 74400 Chamonix, France.

By email to the following address: dpo@utmb.world.

Any request for access or modification of personal data will be processed as quickly as possible, within a maximum of one month from the date of receipt.

You can find the time limits (cut-off times) for leaving the aid stations on the event website and in the Participant's Guide. In the event of a change (see Exceptional Conditions), the new time limits will be announced by SMS.

When the start is organized in several waves, the maximum time allowed and the time limits are calculated taking into account the start time of the athletes in the LAST wave.

These time limits are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish line within the maximum time allowed, including any stops (rest, meals, etc.).

To be allowed to continue in the race, athletes must leave the aid station before the established time limit (regardless of their arrival time).

All runners who abandon the race, are stopped by the organization or are behind the official time limits are not allowed to continue the race. Their bibs will be removed, cut, and they will be taken back to the event area by the organization.

The maximum times and time limits are specified on the event website.