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REGULATION - 100 KM del Passatore | Firenze - Faenza

REGULATION

REGULATION 2025

(updated 15/11/2024)

 

 

50th edition 100 Km del Passatore 24-25 May 2025

 

100 Km ROAD RACE, included in the FIDAL National Calendar. The 100 Km in-line route approved by FIDAL and certified by WA/IAU.

 

IUTA: The event is a test of the 23rd IUTA 2025 Ultramarathon Grand Prix and the 12th Regional Criterium Zona Centro.

 

ORGANIZATION: Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica 100 KM DEL PASSATORE Via Santa Maria dell’Angelo, 24 – 48018 FAENZA (RA) – Telephone 0546/664603 – Email: info@100kmdelpassatore.it – ​​The 100 KM DEL PASSATORE is held according to the rules issued by FIDAL and WA/IAU.

 

START: Saturday 24 May 2025 at 3:00 pm in Florence, Piazza Duomo. At 2:45 pm approach to the start and priority will be given to athletes with significant times over the distance. On the occasion of the 50th edition, competitors who have reached the finish line 25 or more times will be able to position themselves in the first rows in the first starting grid.

 

GATES TIMES: Gates will be active along the route with the following closing times: Km 16.6 – Vetta le Croci – 6:45 pm (maximum time 3:45); Km 32 – Borgo San Lorenzo – 9.15 pm (maximum time 6:15); Km 48 – Passo Colla – 1.20 am (maximum time 10:20); Km 53 – Casaglia – 2.10 am (maximum time 11:10); Km 65 – Marradi – 4.30 am (maximum time 13:30); Km 88 – Brisighella – 9.00 am (maximum time 18:00).

 

ARRIVAL: Faenza – Piazza del Popolo – Conclusion: Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11:00 am. Maximum time 20 hours.

 

RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE: All athletes born before 2005 inclusive can register. The junior category cannot participate in the race as per FIDAL regulations. Since this is a running event according to FIDAL and WA/IAU rules, participation with other sports equipment is not permitted.

 

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETES REGISTERED IN ITALY:

According to the provisions of the “Rules for the organization of events” issued by FIDAL, athletes registered in Italy who possess one of the following requirements can participate:

  • Athletes registered for 2025 for companies affiliated with FIDAL (promising and senior categories).
  • Athletes in possession of Runcard (valid as sports insurance and permission to compete). Participation is in any case subject to: the presentation of a valid medical certificate of fitness for competitive athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in original (or an authenticated copy) and kept, in copy, in the records of the organizing company. The medical certificate for non-resident foreigners can be issued in their own country, but the same tests required by Italian law must have been carried out: a) medical examination; b) complete urine test; c) electrocardiogram at rest and after exercise; d) spirography.
  • Athletes registered with a Sports Promotion Body (Athletics Section), in possession of Runcard-EPS; participation is however subject, in addition to possession of the “RUNCARD”: to the presentation of a valid medical certificate of fitness for competitive athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in original (or certified copy) and kept, in copy, in the records of the organizing Company. The medical certificate for non-resident foreigners can be issued in their own country, but the same tests required by Italian law must have been carried out: a) medical examination; b) complete urine test; c) electrocardiogram at rest and after exercise; d) spirography.

 

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETES NOT REGISTERED IN ITALY:

Italian/foreign athletes not registered in Italy may participate, in possession of one of the following requirements:

or Athletes with a membership card from clubs affiliated with Foreign Athletics Federations recognized by the WA. At the time of registration, they must, alternatively, present the self-certification of possession of the membership card recognized by the WA. The self-certification must then, in any case, be signed in original when collecting the bib. For athletes in possession of a Runcard (valid as sports insurance and permission to compete), participation is in any case subject, in addition to the possession of the “RUNCARD”, also to the presentation of a valid medical certificate of fitness for competitive athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in original (or an authenticated copy) and kept, in copy, in the records of the organizing Company. The medical certificate for non-resident foreigners can be issued in their own country, but the same tests required by Italian law must have been carried out: a) medical examination; b) complete urine test; c) electrocardiogram at rest and after exercise; d) spirography.

 

REGISTRATION FEE:

IN 2025 THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF 3500 COMPETITORS

from December 15, 2024 to May 8, 2025 € 100.00 (+ € 7.00 “Casaglia” clothing change option), the fees (registration and various options) ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE to subsequent years;

Registrations will not be accepted without the possible payment of the fee.

 

TRANSFERRING REGISTRATION FROM 2024 TO 2025:

from November 18, 2024 the cost of transferring the registration fee from 2024 to 2025 is € 15.00 (fifteen/00). The request for the transfer of the fee must be made by sending the 2025 registration form together with the bank transfer receipt by 14 December 2024 to info@100kmdelpassatore.it. From 15 December 2024, it will not be possible to have priority on available places.

TRANSFERRING REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER COMPETITOR:

– A competitor already registered can transfer his/her registration to another competitor of his/her choice by 8 May 2025, subject to prior notification to the organization and payment of the administrative fee of € 15.00.

 

Italian and foreign athletes residing in Italy must present:

a photocopy of the provisional FIDAL card valid for the year 2025 issued by the sports club to which they belong, indicating the expiry date of the medical certificate valid on the date of the event, or a photocopy of the RUNCARD and the medical certificate of competitive fitness (Ministerial Decrees 18/02/82 and 28/02/83) for athletics valid on 25/05/2025.

GROUPS: For groups, a free fee is foreseen in the case of cumulative registration of 20 athletes (the 21st registration is free). To register as a group, it is necessary to download the group registration form, fill it in completely and send it by email to info@100kmdelpassatore.it together with the cumulative bank transfer receipt.

 

REGISTRATION METHOD:

Registration is done by paying the fee to:

 

– bank account of BCC Ravennate Forlivese e Imolese IBAN IT 25 O 08542 23700 000000274249 – BIC SWIFT ICRAITRRF20 – account holder A.S.D. 100 km del Passatore

 

– credit card (Visa, Mastercard) on our website

 

and filling out the registration form:

  • online;
  • pdf file with signature at the bottom of the participant and sent by e-mail to info@100kmdelpassatore.it.

 

RUNCARD REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED without the membership fee and the medical certificate of fitness for competitive sports (Ministerial Decree 18/02/82 and 28/02/83) or the PROVISIONAL CARD in the case of FIDAL membership (with the company, year of membership and expiry date of the medical certificate indicated). If the medical certificate expires before the event, it is necessary to send the new valid document by May 8, 2025.

 

Registrations must be made strictly by May 8, 2025 at: – A.S.D. 100 km del Passatore, at the operational headquarters with entrance from the Via Cavour car park inside the Circolo Dopolavoro Ferroviario in Faenza (Telephone 0546/664603); – L’Isolotto dello Sport, Via dell’Argin Grosso, 69 a/b – Florence (Tel. 055/7331055) by March 15, 2025 and in any case until all available places are filled.

 

BIB COLLECTION:

FAENZA: Bibs can be collected by registered participants, upon presentation of the registration confirmation that can be printed from the list of registered participants, and an identity document, on Saturday 17 May 2025 from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 15:30 to 19:00; from 19 to 22 May 2025 from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 15:30 to 19:00. Only upon reservation on 23 May 2025 from 9:30 to 18:30 at the operational headquarters of the Organization with entrance from the parking lot of Via Cavour inside the Circolo Dopolavoro Ferroviario.

FLORENCE: The bibs can be collected by registered participants, upon presentation of the registration confirmation that can be printed from the list of registered participants, and an identity document, from 10:30 to 14:00 on Saturday 24 May 2025 in Viale del Fosso Macinante (Tamburello, Cascine area) in FLORENCE.

 

In Florence, the bib delivery and related services are located in Viale del Fosso Macinante (Tamburello, Cascine area) where a “Villaggio del Runner” has been set up. The following will be available to athletes: spaces for changing clothes, a health station managed by Misericordia Firenze, toilets, trucks for the delivery of clothing bags and all the Organization’s stands.

The area will be accessible to runners and companions from 10:30 to 14:00 on the day of the race, and parking is possible in the surrounding area.

The starting point in Piazza Duomo can be reached either on foot or by Tram 1 (three stops, approximately 7 minutes) and directions will be provided both in the race pack and at the Organization’s stands, as well as on the website. It is recommended to stay in the village area until a time as close as possible to the start, as there are no other meeting points along the route from the village to Piazza Duomo. It is absolutely forbidden to change or carry out any activity in preparation for the race outside the village (massages, using oils or creams, or other).

Please note that in agreement with the Municipal Administration, sanctions for uncivilized behavior and behavior that is detrimental to the decorum of the City within the historic center of Florence have been strengthened. Violation of these rules will be punishable by law by the Municipal Police, and will result in disqualification from the race even in the event of a report by FIDAL judges, internal judges or other Organization personnel.

In Florence, in Piazza Duomo, there will be chemical toilets located in an area adjacent to the entrance to the starting cage.

We remind you that along the race route (Florence – Faenza) it is forbidden to throw waste outside the refreshment areas, where there will be special bins.

Let’s try to respect the environment and other people.

 

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES:

Competitors must wear their bib in full view, given that the disposable chip is applied to the back of the bib; they must not reduce its size or hide printed wording or symbols, under penalty of exclusion from the race.

During the night hours it is mandatory to wear reflective bands or have the flashlight turned on.

– Participants are absolutely forbidden to cross the 6 level crossings along the race route when the barriers are lowered for the passage of trains;

– Participants are prohibited from receiving any assistance (excluding medical and/or physiotherapy treatment) outside of the authorized areas (usually refreshment points or medical stations). Violation of this article will result in disqualification of the competitor;

– Participants are absolutely prohibited from getting on any vehicle/means, and the transportation of any participant by third parties is strictly prohibited. Violation of this article will result in immediate disqualification of the competitor;

– No vehicle is allowed to follow the athlete, assistance is prohibited outside of the authorized areas (usually refreshment points or medical stations);

– To avoid damage to competitors resulting from carbon monoxide fumes and traffic jams, PARKING AND STOPPING IS PROHIBITED at PASSO VETTA CROCI and PASSO COLLA. Municipal Police personnel will be present to enforce this requirement. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE BEAUTY OF THIS RACE CAN ONLY BE MAINTAINED IF EVERYONE RESPECTS THE RULES!

 

ROUTE:

The route officially measures 100 kilometers, as approved by FIDAL; the route runs on state and provincial roads from Florence crossing the municipalities of Fiesole, Borgo San Lorenzo, Marradi, Briasighella until the arrival in Faenza and is completely asphalted. Signs every 5 km plus the “marathon passage” sign.

 

SERVICES AND OPTIONS:

REFRESHMENTS: Every 5 km approximately, along the route and at the arrival, free refreshment points will be set up, for the distribution of comfort items. For celiacs, a personal service is provided upon communication by email to info@100kmdelpassatore.it.

TRANSPORTATION OF COMPETITORS: Saturday 24 May 2025, at 8:30 am, in FAENZA in front of the PalaBubani (Piazzale Pancrazi 1) buses will be available, BY RESERVATION (online or by e-mail to info@100kmdelpassatore.it) to transport athletes to FLORENCE for the start of the race, the fee is € 20.00 (twenty/00).

TRANSPORTATION OF BICYCLES: Saturday 24 May 2025 – service fee € 5.00. The bicycles, previously labeled with the name and surname of the owner, will be transported by truck that will leave after the departure of the last bus, from Faenza (PalaBubani, Piazzale Pancrazi 1) and must be collected by presenting an identity document from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm in Viale del Fosso Macinante (Tamburello, Cascine area) in FLORENCE. Bicycles not collected by this time will be returned to the Riolo Terme (RA) Transport Cooperative depot.

 

CLOTHING TRANSPORT SERVICE:

CLOTHING TRANSPORT IN FAENZA: Trucks going from Florence to Faenza will transport the competitors’ bags/bags from the bib collection point at the “Villaggio del Podista” in Florence to the clothing tent in Piazza Martiri della Libertà in Faenza.

INTERMEDIATE CHANGE IN CASAGLIA: There is also the option of transporting clothing, to make a quick intermediate change in Casaglia, at km 53, for a maximum number of 1800 (option fee € 7.00 (seven/00) to be exercised at the time of registration). A special bag for the intermediate change will be included in the race pack, which must be delivered to the specially equipped truck, positioned in Florence in the “Villaggio del Podista”. The “change of clothes” bags used by competitors before 11:30 pm will be loaded onto a special truck and will therefore be available for collection at the clothing tent in Faenza in Piazza Martiri della Libertà after 1:30 am on Sunday 25 May 2025. The “intermediate change” bags not used in Casaglia will be loaded onto a special truck and taken to Faenza after the Casaglia gate closes and will therefore be available for collection at the clothing tent in Faenza in Piazza Martiri della Libertà after 4:30 am on Sunday 25 May 2025.

 

CHECKS: At the start, along the route and at the checkpoints, participants must pass on special “platforms” set up to detect the chip code. Competitors who do not pass on said “platforms”, or whose unreliable times are recorded on the distance between one check and another, will be disqualified. Anti-doping tests will be carried out in accordance with FIDAL provisions.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE: PHOTO’ RAVENNA – e-mail info@fotoravenna.com

 

LOGISTICS: Medical assistance and first aid service are provided in the following locations: Florence, Saletta, Fiesole, Vetta le Croci, Polcanto, Faltona, Borgo San Lorenzo, Ronta, Razzuolo, Colla di Casaglia, Casaglia, Crespino, Marradi, Sant’Adriano, San Cassiano, Strada Casale, Fognano, Brisighella, Errano, Faenza; massages: Razzuolo, Colla di Casaglia, Casaglia, Marradi, San Cassiano, Brisighella, Errano, Faenza. The recovery and transport service for retired competitors is also provided. Through the emergency radio service it is possible to connect with all the services made available by the organization. Refreshment points located along the route every 5 km. Florence-Faenza railway line with stations at: Borgo San Lorenzo, Panicaglia, Ronta, Crespino, Biforco, Marradi, Popolano, S. Martino in Gattara, San Cassiano, San Eufemia, Strada Casale, Fognano, Brisighella, Faenza.

 

AWARDS:

RANKINGS: GENERAL – MEN – WOMEN – GROUPS, a ranking will be drawn up based on the number of competitors who arrived (in the event of a tie, the best total time achieved will be taken into account) and a ranking counting the average of the times of the first six to arrive. The measurement of times and the processing of the rankings is handled by SDAM S.r.l., the same are validated by the Technical Delegate or the Appeal Judge.

AWARDS: Medal and diploma of participation at the finish lines (not cumulative) of Borgo San Lorenzo, Colla di Casaglia, Marradi, FAENZA. TO ALL THOSE ARRIVING IN FAENZA, THREE BOTTLES OF ROMAGNA DEL PASSATORE WINE (“Passatore Wines: welcome and farewell wines”).

 

AWARDS:

RANKING AWARD BONUS AWARD LOCATION FOR TIMING PERFORMANCE
 € < 6:30:00 6:30:01 – 7:00:00 7:00:01 – 7:30:00 UOMINI
< 7:40:00 7:40:01 – 8:10:00 8:10:01 – 8:40:00 DONNE
1 1000,00 1000,00 500,00 300,00
2 600,00 900,00 400,00 250,00
3 400,00 600,00 300,00 200,00
4 300,00 500,00 250,00 150,00
5 100,00 400,00 200,00 100,00
6 100,00 100,00 80,00 50,00
7 100,00 100,00 80,00 50,00
8 100,00 100,00 80,00 50,00
9 100,00 100,00 80,00 50,00
10 100,00 100,00 80,00 50,00

The competitor who passes the 48th kilometer first and then reaches the final finish line in Faenza will be awarded an expense reimbursement of €300.00.

Expense Reimbursement BONUS of €500.00 to the competitor who beats the race record: Men 6.25.46 – Women 7.31.03. In accordance with paragraph 6 quater of article 36 of Legislative Decree 36/2021, the prizes will be gross with exemption of up to 300 euros. The prizes are net of any withholding taxes. 25% of the prize money is reserved for Italian athletes. No cash prizes (or similar: generic value vouchers, bonuses, engagements, expense reimbursements of any kind and for any reason) for “Runcard” holders. Cash prizes are awarded in compliance with the rules of World Athletics and the laws of the Italian State.

The awards ceremony for the first 5 men, the first 5 women and the first 3 groups will take place at 10:00 on Sunday 25/05/2025 in Piazza del Popolo in Faenza. From the 11th position, any prizes can be collected 45 minutes after the rankings have been displayed. Uncollected prizes will remain available to competitors at the 100 Km operational headquarters with entrance from the Via Cavour car park inside the Circolo Dopolavoro Ferroviario in Faenza) until 31 October 2025; after that date they will become part of the prize pool for the 2026 edition of the 100 Km del Passatore. Any other prizes will be announced upon arrival in Piazza del Popolo in Faenza and drawn among the competitors.

 

G.P. MOUNTAIN: Francesco Calderoni Prize (1st man) and Angela Bettoli Prize (1st woman). A ceramic prize will be awarded, offered by U.O.E.I. of Faenza, to the competitor who passes in first position at the Passo della Colla and then reaches the final finish line in Faenza.

 

COMPLAINTS: Any complaints, accompanied by a fee of € 100.00, refundable if accepted, must be presented in compliance with the rules of FIDAL and R.T.I..

 

“IO C’ERO”: A special “Io C’ero” award (established in 1977) in traditional Faenza ceramic is given at the finish line to athletes who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 races. Unclaimed awards are sent upon request with shipping costs paid by the competitor.

 

JUDGE OF APPEAL: the Judge of Appeal supervises the technical application of these regulations: imposes sanctions, examines appeals. His decision is final and unappealable.

 

RESPONSIBILITY: The Organization, while taking care of the success of the event, declines all responsibility for any damage or injury that may occur to competitors, third parties and things, before, during and after the event and any responsibility for valuables and money left in the exchange bags.

 

FAILURE TO HELD: If the race is cancelled, or not held, for reasons not attributable to the Organization, including the revocation of authorization to hold the same by the competent Public Bodies, the registered participant will have nothing from the A.S.D. 100 Km del Passatore by way of reimbursement of the expenses incurred for the registration as the signing of the registration form is also valid as a waiver of any claim for compensation for damage or indemnity or any satisfaction claim for any financial prejudice suffered.

 

By registering for the race, the competitor DECLARES that he knows and accepts the rules of the 100 Km del Passatore, that he will turn 20 in 2025; to know that participating in a 100 Km is potentially a risky activity and that one cannot register unless one is physically fit and adequately prepared and declares to be in possession of a valid medical certificate. Furthermore, one declares that one is registering voluntarily and that one assumes all risks arising from one’s participation in the race: falls, accidents of any kind, weather conditions. RELEASES and FREES the Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica 100 Km del Passatore, the promoting bodies, the sponsors and all those connected to them, from all present and future complaints or liabilities of any kind arising from one’s participation in the event, unless this liability arises from some negligence or error on their part. Once the registration for the 100 Km del Passatore has been accepted, the participation fee is non-refundable. The competitor also grants his/her authorization to all the above-mentioned bodies to use photographs, tapes, videos and anything related to his/her participation in the event for any legitimate use without remuneration. Personal data will be processed in compliance with GDPR 679/16.

 

FINAL WARNINGS

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify these regulations at any time for reasons it deems appropriate for better organization of the race, after having communicated and obtained approval from FIDAL. For anything not covered by these regulations, the technical statutory rules of FIDAL and G.G.G. apply. Any changes to services, locations and times will be duly communicated to registered athletes or will be reported on the website www.100kmdelpassatore.it. The documentation containing the essential information for taking part in the race will be delivered by the organization together with the bib.

 

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS

Website: www.100kmdelpassatore.it

Organizational contact: A.S.D. 100 km del Passatore

Phone: 0546/664603

E-mail: info@100kmdelpassatore.it

 

For anything not covered in this regulation, please refer to the specific FIDAL/IUTA ultramarathon regulations.

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