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These rules explain and develop the conditions of participation and characteristics of the IRON GRAVEL Festival Cabo de Palos event, which will take place on October 11, 2025, in Cabo de Palos, Cartagena.

Registration implies acceptance of these rules and authorization of the event’s cancellation and registration modification policy.

Regardless of the information in these regulations, all technical details can be found on the event’s official website and in the RUNNER’S GUIDE, which will be sent to all registered participants.

The proposed format is NON-COMPETITIVE. It is not a race or a walk. It is a personal challenge, in which each participant is obliged to comply at all times with the Road Safety Law and the General Traffic Regulations in force in Spain, as well as any other regulations in force along the route planned by the Organizers. Participants are not granted special priority over other road users at any time. Road safety requirements for the event are outlined in Article 7 of these Regulations.

There are no race numbers, but participants’ identification elements will be mandatory for their safety and the smooth running of the event. These elements consist of a sticker for the bicycle and helmet, personal and non-transferable identification for the participant and their bicycle.

There is no official timing, but there are maximum times and schedules for completing the course. There are cut-off times, located at checkpoints and at the refreshment points. These cut-off times are established by the organizers and will be more than sufficient for all participants, regardless of their level, to enjoy the race in the minimum physical condition necessary to tackle these distances with a low elevation.

Participants must respect these cut-off times for their own safety and the safety of the race. Failure to comply with these times means participants may continue on their own without the organizer’s support or responsibility, or they may choose the shortest or easiest route to return to the start/finish line. The cut-off times will be published in the Runner’s Dossier, which is published and announced on the official website.

In the event of withdrawal due to a breakdown that makes it impossible for a participant to return, the organizers cannot be held responsible for their recovery.

In the event of withdrawal or abandonment, the participant must first withdraw at one of the checkpoints and inform the organizers of their withdrawal.

Type of Bike. This event has been designed for gravel bikes, based on its route and format. However, the use of any type of bicycle capable of off-road riding is permitted.

The presence of e-bike versions is not contemplated in these Regulations, but participation is permitted. If a significant number of e-bike entries are received, the organizers will assess and arrange a dedicated e-bike start and time.

El itinerario recorre terreno de montaña, principalmente por pistas, caminos vecinales, algún tramo de carretera y alguna senda; cada participante debe ser plenamente consciente de la longitud y dificultad de la prueba, Por tanto, debe prever que su indumentaria, así como la condición física, sean las más apropiadas para realizar la prueba.

No hay SEÑALIZACIÓN del recorrido. La prueba se realiza con el seguimiento por GPS de un Track entregado por la Organización, aun así, en los cruces y puntos de posible confusión la Organización podrá ayudar a la navegación bien con personal voluntario o indicaciones en el terreno. Será obligatorio seguir el itinerario marcado por el track. El Track oficial y definitivo será enviado a cada participante en las semanas anteriores a la fecha del evento. Es necesario el uso de un GPS o teléfono móvil.

La salida será a las 09:30 am. La Organización valorara según el número de inscritos separar la salida de la distancia larga y corta. La hora máxima de llegada, las 15:00

Tras la salida, el grupo rodará a ritmo neutralizado y acompañados por miembros de la organización y la Policía Local durante los primeros kilómetros, hasta salir de la zona urbana de Cabo de Palos.

En caso de abandono, hay que comunicarlo lo antes posible al personal de la organización, bien en alguno de los puntos de control o bien a través del número de teléfono facilitado por la misma.

La organización podrá suspender la prueba si las condiciones meteorológicas así lo aconsejan o por otras causas de fuerza mayor. En este caso, los derechos de inscripción no serán devueltos, postergando la realización del evento en la fecha mas cercana posible.

La organización dispondrá de varios puntos de control , que contarán con bebidas y alimentos en las cantidades que se estimen como razonables dado el registro del evento. Sus ubicaciones y detalles serán especificados en la guía del participante.

Es obligación de cada participante llevar los desperdicios originados hasta estos puntos señalados por la organización o hasta meta.

The event is open to all athletes aged 18 or over on the day of the event. Registered participants confirm that they are fully informed of the event’s format and characteristics and are aware of the event’s length, difficulty, and physical demands. They confirm that they have the knowledge, experience, equipment, and physical and psychological level necessary to face and overcome potential problems related to the demands of an event of this type.

Those registered participate in the event voluntarily and under their own responsibility. For this reason, the organizing entity and company, the municipality, collaborators and employees, sponsors, and other participants are exempt from any civil liability.

Upon registration, participants automatically accept the “disclaimer and certificate of physical fitness,” which informs them of the risks involved in participating and excludes the organization from any incident or accident arising from their participation.

Participants must prioritize ethics, camaraderie, and respect for the environment above the event.

In case of emergency, participants should call one of the numbers indicated in the event information, which are exclusively for emergency use.

Participation, as a whole, is limited to a number that will be determined and posted when registration opens. For obvious safety reasons and due to the natural environment in which the race takes place, the number of participants is limited.

Registration opens on July 15, 2025, and closes on October 5, 2025, or when the maximum number of registered participants is reached. Registration can be completed through the official website (www.irongravel.com) by redirecting to the registration platform, Rockthesport.

No refunds will be issued for registration fees. Participants can purchase Cancellation Insurance during the registration process, which can be used up to 30 days before the event, allowing for a 100% refund of the amount paid.

Registration is non-transferable from one year to the next, and changes cannot be made for other events on the IRON GRAVEL calendar.

You can modify the name and distance of your registration, as well as other information, through “Your Registration” with the tracking number and email address. To make the change, go to the registration section of the website: Home – My Registration.

One week before the event, name or distance changes cannot be made. Only in justified cases may a participant’s name or distance be changed by sending an email to the organizers: info@irongravel.com.

The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event up to the day of departure if the physical safety of participants is endangered due to weather or other force majeure factors.

Todos los participantes deberán llevar la pegatina dorsal en su bicicleta y en el casco. Ambos distintivos obligatorios son primordiales para la seguridad de corredores y Organización y para un correcto desarrollo de la prueba. Identificación en avituallamientos, puntos de control y en los diversos servicios ofrecidos que no podrán ser atendidos sin la debida identificación.

All participants must carefully observe the provisions of the Road Safety Law and its regulations. The route runs almost entirely on tracks and paths, but in some sections, roads open to traffic are crossed or used, where extreme caution must be exercised and traffic regulations must be strictly observed.

Everyone registered for the race will be covered during their participation, within the established route and timetable, by at least accident insurance in accordance with Royal Decree 849/1993, of June 4, which establishes the minimum amounts for accidents involving athletes, with the guarantee of medical assistance. The organization will also maintain its own liability insurance. Although the organization is not responsible for any accidents caused by reckless or irresponsible actions on the part of the participant, it is not liable for any expenses or debts that participants may incur during the event, nor for any loss or damage to bicycles or other equipment belonging to participants. The participant releases the organization from liability for the loss or damage of personal belongings under any circumstances.

The race number assigned to each participant is non-transferable and may not be transferred to another person without the prior knowledge and authorization of the race organizer. The insurance policies issued only cover the race number holder, who will be the one listed on the registration lists.

The participant acknowledges that adequate prior training is required and that they must not suffer any injuries that could be aggravated as a result of participating in the race. Therefore, registration implies express recognition by the person registering that they meet both conditions, releasing the organization from any liability arising from failure to comply with the above. In any case, each participant assumes the consequences for their health that may arise from their participation in the race, releasing the race organizers from any liability that may arise for this reason. Likewise, participants are responsible for their physical condition, for being familiar with the route and the physical demands it entails, for obtaining medical approval of their health, and for any injuries that may be caused by their participation, personally assuming the inherent health risks posed by the physical effort required for participation.

One of the goals and objectives of the IRON GRAVEL is to showcase the rich landscape and nature of the area where the event takes place. Demonstrating that enjoying it can be compatible with sports tourism activities is one of our objectives.

The course runs largely through natural landscapes of exceptional beauty, so everyone is obliged to preserve the environment, and throwing waste outside the control areas is strictly prohibited. In order to minimize the environmental impact of the event, participants will use the containers located at the refreshment stations and strategic points to dispose of containers, wrappers, or food scraps.

IMAGE RIGHTS.

All participants waive their image rights during the event. The organizers may use images from the event for their own personal gain. The right to one’s own image is recognized in Article 18.1 of the Constitution and regulated by Law 5/1982, of May 5, on the right to honor, personal and family privacy, and one’s own image, as well as in the application of Organic Law 15/1999 on the Protection of Personal Data, of December 13.

Acceptance of these regulations implies that the participant authorizes the event organizer, IRON GRAVEL, to take photographs and film their participation and gives their consent for the dissemination and commercial and advertising exploitation of all images taken during the event, without the right to receive any type of financial compensation.
Under no circumstances will these images be used for purposes other than those indicated.

DATA PROTECTION.
In accordance with the provisions of Organic Law 15/1999, of December 13, on the Protection of Personal Data, all participant data collected in the registration form will be included in a private file belonging to the event organizers, for the exclusive management and marketing purposes of the collaborating brands. All interested parties may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, and objection to the use of their data by emailing info@irongravel.com.

The mere fact of registering for this event implies acceptance of these Rules and the waiver of all rights against the Organization, waiving any legal action that may arise from your participation in the event.

The Organization reserves the right to make any necessary changes when deemed necessary for any reason, notifying such changes through the event’s usual media channels. It also reserves the right to refuse admission.