Rules | Regulations


RUNNER'S GUIDES

You can download the runner's guide corresponding to each distance by clicking on the corresponding image.


MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

You can download the mandatory medical certificate of the 2023 edition by clicking on the button


REGULATIONS

Organization Base: Uspallata
Location: Los Penitentes, Mendoza
Date: February 11, 2023
Distances: 15k, 25k, 42k, 60k and 100k

Start Line:

  • 100k Saturday February 11 at 4:00 am in Plaza Los Penitentes.
  • 60k Saturday February 11 at 4:00 am in Plaza Los Penitentes.
  • 42k Saturday February 11 at 8:00 am in Plaza Los Penitentes.
  • 25k Saturday February 11 at 10:00 am in Horcones.
  • 15k Saturday February 11 at 11:00 am in Horcones.
    NOTE: GPS tracks of the race will not be shared.

Finish Line:

Arrival for all distances will be at Plaza Los Penitentes.
The 100k runners will have 22 hours to finish the route. The last time to get to the Goal, for all distances, will be at 2:00 am on Sunday 12th.
Requirement for registration in 100k and 60k:
In order to participate in the 100k and 60k distance, applicants must send, for the evaluation of the Organizing Committee, a summary of the rider's CV which will be completed at the pre-registration.


MANDATORY ITEMS

The assigned bib number is compulsory, it must be fastened to the front and fully visible for all distances. Since all runners transit within the Provincial Park, this identification is mandatory.
If the number is not visible, they can be stopped by park ranger personnel to verify their permission to pass inside Aconcagua Park.
Each distance has the list of obligatory elements and recommended elements in the "Runner's Guide" that the participants must read and respect.

In the 60 and 100K distances, they must start with the front lights on and keep them that way until 08:00 a.m. And, from 5:00 p.m. they should go out to the circuit with the front light on and from 6:45 p.m. it should be on.
The use of OXYGEN (in aerosol or any form other than air) is prohibited.


DISTANCES AND CATEGORIES

Distance 100k
Male from 18 to 29 years old -  Female from 18 to 29 years old
Male from 30 to 39 years old -  Female from 30 to 39 years old
Male from 40 to 49 years old - Female from 40 to 49 years old
Male from 50 to 59years old - Female from 50 to 59years old
Male over 60 years old - Female over 60 years old

Distance 60k
Male from 18 to 29 years old -  Female from 18 to 29 years old
Male from 30 to 39 years old -  Female from 30 to 39 years old
Male from 40 to 49 years old - Female from 40 to 49 years old
Male from 50 to 59years old - Female from 50 to 59years old
Male over 60 years old - Female over 60 years old

Distance 42k
Male from 18 to 29 years old -  Female from 18 to 29 years old
Male from 30 to 39 years old -  Female from 30 to 39 years old
Male from 40 to 49 years old - Female from 40 to 49 years old
Male from 50 to 59years old - Female from 50 to 59years old
Male over 60 years old - Female over 60 years old

Distance 25k
Male from 18 to 29 years old -  Female from 18 to 29 years old
Male from 30 to 39 years old -  Female from 30 to 39 years old
Male from 40 to 49 years old - Female from 40 to 49 years old
Male from 50 to 59years old - Female from 50 to 59years old
Male over 60 years old - Female over 60 years old

Distance 15k
Male from 16 to 29 years old - Female from 16 to 29 years old
Male from 30 to 39 years old -  Female from 30 to 39 years old
Male from 40 to 49 years old - Female from 40 to 49 years old
Male from 50 to 59years old - Female from 50 to 59years old
Male over 60 years old - Female over 60 years old

Note 1: For the categories, ages corresponding to 02-11-2023 are taken.
Note 2: They will be able to participate with 16 years of age as of February 11, 2023 at the distance of 15k.
Note 3: They will be able to participate with 1 year old completed on February 11, 2023 at distances of 25k, 42k, 60k and 100k.


AWARDS

100K Category

-Money Prizes
First place overall 100k Male and Female U$D 2.500.-
Second place overall 100k Male and Female U$D 2.000.-
Third place overall 100k Male and Female U$D 1.000.-
Fourth place overall 100k Male and Female U$D 800.-
Fifth place overall 100k male and female U$D 600.-

- Trophies for the first 5 of the 100k General Male and Female classification.
-Note: Cash prizes will be paid in Argentinean pesos, at the official exchange rate of Banco Nación Argentina on the day of the transfer.

42k Category

-Money Prizes
First place overall 42k Men and Women U$D 2.300.-
Second place overall 42k Male and Female U$D 1.500.-
Third place overall 42k Male and Female U$D 800.-
Fourth place overall 42k male and female U$D 600.-
Fifth place overall 42k male and female U$D 400.-

- Trophies for the first 5 of the 42k General Male and Female classification.
-Note: Cash prizes will be paid in Argentinean pesos, at the official exchange rate of Banco Nación Argentina on the day of the transfer.

60k – 25k – 15k General Category

-Trophies for the first three places in the 60k, 25k and 15k Male and Female ranking.

Age Categories

-Trophies for the first three places in each age Category, Male and Female.

Important: For the award ceremony, runners already awarded prizes in General or Elite categories will not be considered in the age category Awards, so the more runners can access podiums.


REGISTRATION

Prices valid from May 16, 2022 to June 15, 2022.
Prices ​​expressed in Argentine pesos.
15k: $14.440.- (Fourteen thousand four hundred forty ARS)
25k: $23.840.- (Twenty-three thousand eight hundred and forty ARS)
42k: $32.580.- (Thirty-two thousand five hundred eighty ARS)
60k: $35.880.- (Thirty-five thousand eight hundred eighty ARS)
100k: $40.840.- (Forty thousand eight hundred forty ARS)

Payment option in 4 fixed installments without interest (valid for Argentina):
– If an installment payment system is chosen, payments must be made monthly. There is NO automatic debit.
– Payment of the first installment will lock in the full cost of registration.

*Arrears interest will be 1% per day. After 30 days of payment delay, the installment plan will expire and all money paid will not be refunded.
*** The use of the system adds a commission to the participant that is executed in case of paying with credit cards, pagofácil and rapipago. Full or partial registration payments will not be refunded.

Payment methods in Argentina:
- Electronic payment: Mercado Pago will add a management fee (4,5% + VAT)

THE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 

- Access to the chosen race (15k, 25k, 42k, 60k or 100k)
- Race shirt
- Tyvek bib number
- Chip
- Finisher medal
- Trophies for the winners
- Hydration and snacks in Assistance Posts.
- Medical attention.
- Runner Insurance

The registration fee DOES NOT INCLUDE the entrance fee to Aconcagua Park*
*Aconcagua Park:
Registration does not include access to the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Its values ​​will be announced by the Park in December.
The value of the entrance will be added automatically as an extra fee when the value is communicated by the Aconcagua Provincial Park.

The registration fee DOES NOT INCLUDE transfers.
Soon you will be able to access the purchase of transfers.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:

*not cumulative.

Mendoza RESIDENT Discount*
You will have a 30% discount on the current value, send an email to info@aconcaguaultratrail.com  before signing up.

 

RUNNING TEAMS Discount*
If you are a Running Team coordinator, you can write to info@aconcaguaultratrail.com to request the bases.

All running teams registered members will get a 10% discount.
(!) You must request the code from your coach BEFORE completing the registration form.
This discount cannot be applied after you have registered.


INTERNATIONAL
15k: $95.- Ninety-five US dollars.
25k: U$ 165.- One hundred and sixty-five US dollars.
42k: U$215.- Two hundred and fifteen US dollars.
60k: U$265.- Two hundred and sixty five US dollars.
100k: U$295.- Two hundred and ninety-five American dollars.

DISTANCE CHANGES

Distance changes may be made once registered as long as there is space in the new chosen distance and the registration is paid in full.
If the distance change is to a shorter distance, the price difference between the original distance and the new distance will not be refunded.

If the change of distance is to a longer distance, the participant must pay the difference in the registration value that exists between the 2 distances.  

Distance changes must be requested exclusively by mail to info@aconcaguaultratrail.com 


QUALIFYING RACES

SPARTAN TRAIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Trail Ultra Championship
Aconcagua Ultra Trail 100K

Trail Championship
Aconcagua Ultra Trail 42K


ITRA QUALIFICATION FOR ACONCAGUA ULTRA TRAIL 2023

100K: 4 Points

60K: 3 Points

42K: 2 Points


UTMB World Qualifier

100k: 100K

60k: 50K

42k: 50K


SCHEDULE

You can download the schedule for the 2023 edition by clicking the button below.

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