Regulations

The Club Marató i Mitja organises the FUGA Penyagolosa Trails® sponsored by the Diputació de Castelló and the Generalitat Valenciana, in collaboration with local clubs from the province and the municipalities of Castelló de la Plana, Borriol, Vilafamés, Les Useres, Llucena, Atzeneta del Maestrat, Benafigos, Culla, Xodos, Villahermosa del Río and Vistabella del Maestrat.

The event comprises two long-distance races held under semi-self-sufficiency conditions, starting in Castelló de la Plana and finishing at the Sanctuary of Sant Joan de Penyagolosa:

28th FUGA Penyagolosa Trails MiM®: 60 km course with 3,300 m D+ and 2,000 m D-. The maximum time limit is 15 hours and it will be held on 24 April 2027. 3 ITRA points. UTMB Index 50K Qualifier.

15th FUGA Penyagolosa Trails CSP®: 106 km course with 5,600 m D+ and 4,400 m D-. The maximum time limit is 25h 30’, and it will be held on 24 April 2027. 5 ITRA points. UTMB Index 100K Qualifier. 2028 Western States Endurance Run Qualifier.

To participate, runners must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be of legal age (18 years or older) on race day.
• Accept the terms of these regulations and the Informed Consent [Article 4].

Participation is voluntary and under the sole responsibility of the athlete, who must meet the appropriate physical and health conditions required for an ultra-distance race.

For the CSP® race, it is mandatory to submit a Medical Certificate stating no contraindications for participating in ultra-endurance sports, issued no more than one year prior to the race date.

This document must be uploaded to the web platform before 1 March 2027. Otherwise, the registration will be cancelled.

Upon completing registration, the participant declares that they fully understand and accept the official regulations published on the event website for the edition of 24 April 2027:

• Confirm that they have the appropriate physical and psychological preparation, having passed the relevant medical check-ups ruling out any conditions incompatible with the race.
• Acknowledge the technical difficulty, elevation profile, route and total distance after prior verification.
• Declare that they possess the technical capability required to move safely in semi-self-sufficiency, guaranteeing that they have the mandatory gear in perfect condition and committing to carry it throughout the entire race.
• Commit to abiding by the organisational guidelines, safety measures and instructions given by authorised staff.
• Authorise the medical team to carry out any necessary interventions, committing to withdraw from the competition or allow hospital transfer if so decided in order to preserve their health.

• Proceed with caution and in accordance with established traffic regulations along tracks and roads open to traffic, and slow down in the presence of people, animals or vehicles.
• Not cause disturbances to the natural processes and functioning of ecosystems.
• Not light fires or create situations of fire risk.
• Not drop or leave behind any solid or liquid objects or waste outside the areas expressly designated for waste collection.
• Not leave the marked course.
• Close any livestock gates, fences or wires that need to be opened along the way.

To ensure safety, protect the natural environment and maintain organisational quality, the number of participants is limited. Applications are managed exclusively at www.penyagolosatrails.com

Pre-registration period: From 7:00 pm on 19 November 2026 until 7:00 pm on 8 December 2026.

Race exclusivity: Only one pre-registration per person is permitted. If opting for the MiM®, it will not be possible to pre-register or take part in the lottery for the CSP®, and vice versa.

Lottery condition: If the number of pre-registrations equals or exceeds the available places by 20%, a lottery draw will be held to allocate 1,500 places in the MiM® and 600 places in the CSP®. Should this 20% threshold not be reached, all pre-registrations will be automatically accepted, and the platform will switch to a direct registration system until all places are filled.

Lottery procedure: Once exempt pre-registrations (detailed in Article 6) have been removed from the draw, consecutive numbers will be assigned according to pre-registration order. This list will be published prior to the lottery. During the lottery draw, one base number will be drawn at random for each race modality. Places will be awarded to that base number and the 1,499 subsequent numbers in the MiM®, or the 599 subsequent numbers in the CSP®. If the end of the list is reached during sequential allocation, it will continue from number 1 until the quota is filled.

Publication of results: The lottery draw will take place on 11 December 2026. Once concluded, slot allocation will be available for consultation on the official website, where registration confirmation will be processed. Runners will also be notified via email; therefore, in order to ensure receipt of informative communications, it is advisable to check junk mail or spam folders.

Pre-registrations meeting any of the following requirements will be granted a place without entering the lottery:

• Loyalty: Athletes who have completed at least 50% of previous editions:
  • For the MiM®: 13 accumulated editions completed between MiM® and CSP®.
  • For the CSP®: 7 editions completed in the CSP®.
• Performance time: Certified finish times in either of the 2 previous editions: 2025 or 2026:
  • In MiM®: finish time under 07h30' for men and 09h00' for women.
  • In CSP®: finish time under 15h30' for men and 19h30' for women.

• Podium: Athletes placed in the top three overall in any previous edition.
• Ranking: Athletes holding an ITRA or UTMB index above 775 points for men and 625 for women. Note: There is a maximum quota of places for this category.
• Ecodorsal: Winners of the 2026 Ecodorsal lottery initiative.

Following the lottery, the organisation will reserve a quota of places for collaborating clubs, official sponsors and to ensure international representation.

Applicants successful in the lottery and those entitled to direct allocation [Article 6] will have until 23 December 2026 to complete and pay for their final registration. Places not processed by that date will pass to the provisional waiting list, contacting the next numbers from the lottery.

In the case of the MiM®, priority will be given to applicants who were unsuccessful in the lotteries of the two previous consecutive editions and had no option for a bib in either race. These new applicants will have until 31 December 2026 to complete their registration.

Registration fees:

• MiM®: €105
• CSP®: €145

Registration includes the following services:

• Right to participate in the race.
• Commemorative garment and runner’s goody bag with exclusive items.
• Accident and public liability insurance.
• Race timing with live tracking via Live Trail®.
• Dedicated medical and healthcare team with preventive deployment, on-course assistance and an emergency coordination logistics centre.
• Drop bag transport (one in MiM® and two in CSP®) from the ExpoTrail to the finish line.
• Liquid and solid aid stations along the course, and a full refreshment area at the finish line.
• Transport for retired runners from designated checkpoints to the finish line.
• Inclusive changing rooms with hot showers at the finish area.
• Finisher medal and eligibility for official awards and cash prizes.
• Return coach service from the finish area to the start area.
• Free shuttle bus for family members and supporters to access the finish line.
• Official photographic report.

Any request for a refund or deferral must be submitted by sending an email to inscripciones@penyagolosatrails.com from the same email address used during registration.

Refund policy:

• If requested up to 15 February 2027: 80% of the fee paid will be refunded. A 10% administration fee will be deducted from the resulting refundable amount.
• If requested between 16 February 2027 and 1 March 2027: 50% of the fee paid will be refunded. A 10% administration fee will be deducted from the resulting refundable amount.
• From 2 March 2027 onwards, no refund requests will be accepted under any circumstances.

Pregnancy policy:

Pregnant participants who notify the organisation before 1 April 2027 (attaching the corresponding medical certificate) will be entitled to a 100% refund of the registration fee paid.

Furthermore, the organisation guarantees them a reserved place (deferral) so they may participate in one of the three immediately following editions. To exercise this right, the athlete must complete normal pre-registration for the chosen edition within that three-year period, notify the organisation by email to bypass the lottery, and pay the registration fee applicable for that year.

The organisation donates 20 MiM® bibs free of charge to charitable associations to help fund and raise awareness of their causes. Obtaining one of these bibs guarantees direct entry, even if general registrations are sold out.

Management and fundraising are handled exclusively by the associations. Interested individuals must make their donation directly to:

• Conquistando Escalones
• Associació de Salut Mental Castelló

The associations will forward the donation details to the organisation, and the organisation will contact the donor to process their entry into the race.

As this is a direct donation to charitable entities, these bibs do not allow financial refunds or transfers of ownership.

The organising entity reserves exclusive rights over the image of the race, as well as the audiovisual and journalistic exploitation of the competition.

All participants expressly waive their image rights during the race and any right of claim against the organisation for the commercial or promotional use of said image.

The organisation may authorise media outlets to use images via accreditation. Any communication regarding the event, use of images or media/advertising project must have the express consent of the organisation and respect registered trademarks.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR) and Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), all personal data provided by participants, as well as images and audiovisual material obtained during the event, will be processed by the organising entities of the FUGA Penyagolosa Trails® for the purpose of managing registration and participation in the race, compiling and publishing results, ensuring race safety, and promoting, distributing and broadcasting the event across any media outlet or social network.

Transfer and disclosure of data to third parties:

Participants’ personal data will not be transferred to third parties, except where required by law or when disclosure is strictly necessary for the organisation and execution of the event. In particular, data may be disclosed to:

1. Insurance companies and healthcare services: For processing mandatory sports accident insurance and managing medical emergencies or incidents.
2. Timing, registration management and results companies: For processing registrations, conducting live tracking and compiling the official classifications of the event.

3. Sports federations and Public Administrations: For compliance with legal obligations, processing permits, federation licences, or for public safety and health reasons before law enforcement agencies or competent authorities.
4. Data Processors: Technology, web hosting, photography, communications or logistics providers rendering services to the organisation. Said providers will access data in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR, guaranteeing its exclusive use for the provision of the contracted service.
5. Media outlets and sponsors: First name, surname, category, club, finish time and photos/videos taken during the race may be published on the official event channels and collaborating media for promotional and informational purposes.

Exercise of rights:

Participants may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing and data portability at any time by sending a written request, accompanied by a copy of their ID card (DNI) or equivalent document, addressed to Club Esportiu Marató i Mitja Castelló-Penyagolosa at its registered office located at Calle Sanahuja 55 bajo, 12004 – Castelló de la Plana, Spain.

Each participant is responsible for planning suitable equipment taking into account the demands of the route, the weather forecast and night-time running. Mandatory gear must be carried throughout the entire race and may be checked at the start, finish or at random checkpoints.

*Sunrise: 07:05 am, sunset: 08:39 pm. MiM® start: 06:00 am.

Rules on race bibs and identification material:

The race bib is strictly personal and non-transferable. Giving a bib, timing chip or wristband to a third party entails immediate disqualification and a ban from participating in future editions of the race. Participants must wear the bib visibly on the front of their body throughout the entire race. Along with the race bib, the organisation will provide each participant with an identification wristband, which must be worn to access race services, and an additional timing chip to attach to their pack.

Bib collection:

Collection will take place exclusively at the ExpoTrail venue on Friday 23 April 2027, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Under no circumstances will bibs be handed out at the start area on race day. To collect the bib, it is essential to present a valid ID card (DNI), passport or equivalent identity document.

Collection by a third party:

It is possible to authorise a third party to collect your race bib. This procedure must be completed in advance via the Manage Registration section on the official website. Important: If a third party collects the bib, the identification wristband will not be handed over at that time. The registered runner must report in person on race day 60 minutes prior to the start at the volunteer control desks located in the start area. There, they must present their physical ID document to verify their identity so that the organisation can fit the mandatory wristband. Without completing this step, they will not be allowed to start.

Drop bag management:

The organisation will provide each participant with an official 20-litre kitbag (two in CSP®).

Drop-off: Bags must be handed in on Friday 23 April 2027 at the ExpoTrail, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Bags must be completely closed and properly identified using the tags provided with the race bib. No drop bags will be accepted at the start areas, and no items protruding from the bag will be transported.

Transfer from Culla (CSP® only): The transfer of the second drop bag from the Culla checkpoint to the finish line will take place from 3:00 pm onwards.

Liability waiver: As the contents are not inspected upon drop-off, the organisation accepts no responsibility under any circumstances for the loss, theft, misplacement or damage of the bag or any items inside it. Runners are advised not to place valuables, electronic devices, documents, keys or money inside drop bags.

Unclaimed bags at the finish and shipping: Bags not collected at the finish area will be transferred to the headquarters of the Club Marató i Mitja at Calle Sanahuja 55 bajo, 12004 – Castelló de la Plana. They will be stored for a maximum period of 15 calendar days following the race and may be collected in person on working days from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Under no circumstances may they be collected on the Sunday after the race.

Home delivery: Runners wishing to have their drop bag sent by post must request this within the same 15-day period by contacting logistica@penyagolosatrails.com. Postage and handling costs will be borne solely and exclusively by the participant. This service applies only to the drop bag; home delivery of the runner’s goody bag is not possible.

Donation: Once the 15-calendar-day period has elapsed, any unclaimed items will be donated to an NGO, and the participant will forfeit any right to claim.

Start location: Athletics track at Universitat Jaume I. It is advisable to arrive 60 minutes early; access to the start corral will close 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

CSP® Start: 12:00 am on 24 April 2027.

MiM® Start: 6:00 am on 24 April 2027.

Course marking: Red tape and reusable cable ties with reflective elements for night-time visibility will be used. It is the athlete’s responsibility to follow the waymarking; if a runner loses sight of the markers, they must turn back until they find them again. Cutting corners is strictly prohibited.

Public roads: Sections running along roads or through built-up areas will not be closed to vehicular traffic. Runners must obey traffic regulations and cross at marked pedestrian crossings.

The race is governed by the principle of semi-self-sufficiency. Personal outside assistance is only permitted within the designated areas of authorised aid stations, which are for the exclusive use of runners.

Permitted assistance points:

• MiM®: Borriol, Les Useres, Torrosselles and Xodos.
• CSP®: Borriol, Les Useres, Atzeneta, Culla, Vistabella and Xodos.

Runners must leave each checkpoint before its designated cut-off time.

FUGA Penyagolosa Trails MiM®

FUGA Penyagolosa Trails CSP®

The finish line is located at the Sanctuary of Sant Joan de Penyagolosa, in the Penyagolosa Natural Park:

• Private vehicle access will be closed 8 kilometres before the finish, providing a car park with a free shuttle bus service.
• Due to the lack of mobile phone coverage, a satellite Wi-Fi network with managed access will be offered in the designated marquee.
• No catering services are available; spectators must make their own provisions.

• To protect local wildlife, night-time lighting is limited to safety elements, and the use of PA systems or acoustic cheering devices is restricted or prohibited during the night.
• Return transport: From 3:00 pm onwards, a coach service exclusively for runners will operate back to the start area, running approximately every 60 minutes.

The organisation reserves the right to modify routes, adjust schedules, or suspend the race due to force majeure or adverse weather conditions, with no fee refund.

If definitive cancellation is announced more than 7 days in advance, a partial refund will be processed after deducting fixed costs.

If the race is stopped whilst underway, classifications will be determined according to the times recorded at the last checkpoint passed.

During the race, stationary and mobile medical teams will be deployed in coordination with race management and emergency services. Every athlete has an inescapable duty to assist any participant in danger or requiring help.

The assessment of the organisation’s medical team shall prevail at all times; their decision is final and binding, with full authority to withdraw a runner’s bib, order evacuation or require hospital transfer if a serious risk to the runner’s health is detected.

Should a runner refuse to comply with a medical order, they will be immediately disqualified and the organisation will be released from any liability regarding their person.

The organisation will implement preventive health measures. Upon completing registration, the athlete agrees to:

• Report any allergy, medical condition or use of treatments subject to a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). This medical information must be written on the back of the race bib.

• Submit to urine, blood or capillary sampling if required by the Race Medical Board (with the organisation bearing the costs arising from such tests).
• Attend any medical appointments scheduled to assess their physical fitness prior to the start, should the organisation require it.

Withdrawal procedure: Except in the event of a serious injury preventing movement, withdrawal must be formally completed at an aid station by notifying organisation staff, who will invalidate the race bib. The participant must keep the cancelled bib in order to use the return transport service. If a runner decides to withdraw after passing a checkpoint and before reaching the next one, they must turn back to the last checkpoint passed or notify the "sweep" team.

Transport logistics: In the early hours of Saturday morning (CSP®), buses will depart for the start area from Les Useres (6:30 am) and Atzeneta (7:00 am). During the day, retired runners will be transferred towards the finish area to facilitate drop bag recovery (via connections from Les Useres, Atzeneta and Vistabella; and a shuttle bus from Torrosselles and Culla to Atzeneta).

Withdrawals at points without evacuation: If a participant decides to withdraw at an aid station that is not an official evacuation point (and there is no serious medical issue), it will be the runner’s sole responsibility to make their own way to the nearest official withdrawal point.

Emergency protocol: Failure to render assistance is considered a very serious offence. In the event of an immobilising medical emergency, runners must call the emergency telephone number printed on the bib or 112. To speed up rescue operations, the bib number, a description of the medical incident and the last kilometre marker passed must be provided as a location reference, and the runner must remain in place without moving until assistance arrives.

All officially registered participants are covered by an accident insurance policy that guarantees, as a minimum, the mandatory sports insurance cover set out in Spanish Royal Decree 849/1993.

For this insurance cover to be valid, any medical or hospital care must be previously prescribed and referred by the organisation’s official medical team.

Medical care at health centres, private clinics or hospital transfers arranged by the runner on their own initiative, without the knowledge, assessment and express authorisation of the race medical services, will not be covered by the policy, and any resulting financial costs will be borne entirely and exclusively by the participant.

Clubs: cumulative time of the first four finishers from the club, with mandatory mixed-gender representation.

Cash prizes

A total of €20,000.00 will be awarded:

Conditions

• Mandatory tax withholdings will be applied in accordance with current legislation.
• Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category and the top three clubs.
• The trophy presentation for the overall category will take place on Saturday 24 April at 2:30 pm. Failure to attend the ceremony entails forfeiture of the award.
• Master category trophies may be collected at the finish marquee from 3:00 pm onwards.

Charitable contribution

The organisation will donate one euro for every finisher to: Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC).

Prohibition of pacts: Any agreement, pact or collusion between participants intended to predetermine, alter or condition the finishing order, times achieved or final result of the competition is strictly prohibited. Agreeing to cross the finish line together (jointly or in a coordinated manner) in order to share or alter the allocation of cash prizes or trophies is expressly considered an infringement.

Disciplinary regime: Detection of such conduct by the organisation entails:

• Automatic disqualification from the race and annulment of times for all athletes involved.
• Forfeiture of prizes: Immediate revocation of the right to receive any cash prize, trophy or distinction, with the obligation to return them in full if already awarded.
• Participation ban: Disqualification from registering for future editions of the race.

Federation and legal reporting: The organisation will report the facts to the relevant federation and authority for the opening of disciplinary proceedings for a serious breach of fair play and sporting integrity, reserving the right to take legal action for damages caused to the image of the race or its sponsors.

The race management will be responsible for applying the following disciplinary sanctions:

Protests: Must be lodged verbally with the race steward(s) within 30 minutes of the publication of the official results. Written appeals before the Jury of Appeal require a prior deposit of €60. This deposit will be refunded in full if the appeal is upheld in favour of the participant.

Anything not covered by these rules shall be governed by RFEA or World Athletics regulations.

Any participant may be required to undergo anti-doping testing. Refusal to take the test will carry the same penalty as a positive result.

1. Environmental commitment and certification:

The FUGA Penyagolosa Trails® runs largely through the Penyagolosa Natural Park, an extremely fragile high-mountain ecosystem. In 2017, the race obtained the international UNE-EN ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management. Registration for the race implies full acceptance of this policy. All participants, as well as their supporters and assistance crews, are obliged to maintain eco-responsible behaviour, with the aim of generating zero environmental impact on the territory.

2. Mandatory rules in the natural environment:

To ensure the protection of the environment, the following strictly mandatory guidelines are established during the course of the race:

• Soil protection and erosion control: Runners must stay solely and exclusively on the route marked by the organisation. Leaving the trail, cutting corners or running cross-country is strictly prohibited. This rule requires particular rigour along the Camí dels Pelegrins section (between Les Useres and the Sanctuary of Sant Joan).
• Waste management: Dropping any kind of litter, food scraps or wrappers in the natural environment is prohibited. Waste generated by participants must be carried to the next aid station and disposed of selectively only within the marked perimeter designated for waste collection.

• Reusable cup: With the aim of eliminating single-use plastics, the organisation will not provide cups at aid stations. The reusable cup is part of the Mandatory Gear that athletes must carry from start to finish in order to drink liquids.
• Protection of flora and fauna: Participants must avoid making loud noises or shouting that may disturb local wildlife. Uprooting vegetation, damaging the environment or lighting any kind of fire is strictly prohibited.

3. Disciplinary regime:

Breach of any of the rules detailed in this annex will be considered an offence against the environment and against the philosophy of the FUGA Penyagolosa Trails®. Any infringement detected by stewards, volunteers or organisation staff will result in the immediate application of the disciplinary measures set out in Article 24 (Penalties and Protests) of these rules, which may entail the direct and irrevocable disqualification of the participant and a ban from future editions.