WITHOUT SUFFERING, THERE IS NO SATISFACTION.
IT’S GRAVEL, YES, BUT IT’S IRON.

These rules explain and develop the conditions of participation and characteristics of the IRON GRAVEL Busot event, which will take place on September 13, 2025, in Busot, Alicante.

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 respect at all times 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 bicycle sticker, which is personal and non-transferable for both the participant and their bicycle. Each participant will also be required to carry a tracker or geolocator, which will be delivered in their runner’s bag as a deposit of €50, which will be refundable at the end of the event and upon return of the race.

There is a timekeeping system and cut-off times. These cut-off times, set at the checkpoints (PC) by the Organizers, 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 significant elevation gain.

Participants must respect the cut-off times for their own safety and the race’s safety. Failure to comply with this schedule means participants may continue on their own without the Organizer’s support or responsibility, or they may choose the shortest or easiest route back to Busot. The cut-off times will be published in the Runner’s Dossier published and announced on the official website.

In the event of withdrawal due to a breakdown that makes it impossible for the participant to return, the Organizers cannot be held responsible for collecting the ticket.
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 bike capable of off-road riding is permitted.

The presence of e-bike versions is not contemplated in these Regulations. If the demand for e-bike participation is significant, the organizers will assess and manage their presence.

The event is open to all athletes over 18 years of age on the day of the event. The registered participants confirm that they are fully informed of the format and characteristics of the event and are aware of the length, difficulty and physical demands of the race. They confirm that they have the necessary knowledge, experience, equipment, physical and psychological level to face and overcome possible problems related to the demands of a long distance non-stop event.

The participants take part in the event on a voluntary basis and under their own responsibility. For this reason, the organising entity and company, the municipality, the collaborators and employees, the sponsors and the other participants are released from any civil liability.

By registering, participants automatically accept the “disclaimer and certificate of fitness” which informs them of the risks involved in participation and excludes the organisation in the event of any incident or accident arising from their participation.

Participants must prioritise ethics, companionship, respect for the environment and the environment above the event.

In case of emergency, participants must call one of the telephone numbers indicated on the technical sheet, exclusively emergency numbers.

The overall number of participants is limited to a number that will be determined and displayed at the time of the opening of registration. For obvious safety reasons and due to the natural environment in which the race takes place, the number of participants is limited.

In order to collect the runner’s bag with the race bib, it will be essential that the participant identifies himself/herself by means of an identification document, ID card, passport or federation licence.

Registration opens on June 22, 2025, and closes on September 7, 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, 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 change be requested 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.

All participants must wear the race tracker on their bike and the tracker provided. Both mandatory badges are essential for the safety of runners and the organization, and for the proper conduct of the race. Identification is required at refreshment stations, checkpoints, and at the various services offered, which cannot be attended to without proper identification.

The tracker will be delivered in the runner’s bag as a €50 deposit, which will be returned at the finish line after returning it in perfect condition.

Given the self-sufficiency nature of the race, and despite the fact that it will have several refreshment points, each participant must plan for the amount of food and drinks needed to complete the course.

Mandatory equipment:

• Approved hard hat
• GPS
• Phone

Recommended equipment:

• Backup battery for both devices
• Front and rear lights
• Waterproof rain jacket
• Thermal blanket and whistle
• Basic tool kit and spare parts.

Mandatory identification and safety equipment may be checked by members of the organization at the start and finish lines and at random throughout the course.

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 are crossed or used, where we must exercise extreme caution and strictly comply with traffic regulations.

Everyone registered for the race will be covered during their participation, within the established route and times, by at least accident insurance in accordance with Royal Decree 849/1993, of June 4, which establishes the minimum capital 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 accident caused by or suffered by the participant due to reckless or irresponsible actions, 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.
The participant releases the organization from liability for the loss or damage to 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 organizers. The insurance policies issued only cover the race number holder, who will be the one appearing on the registration lists.

Participants acknowledge that adequate prior training is required, as well as the right to be free of any injuries that could be aggravated as a result of participating in the event. Therefore, registration implies express recognition by the person registering that both conditions are met, exempting the organizers from any liability arising from failure to do so. In any case, each participant assumes the consequences that may arise for their health from their participation in the event, exempting the organizers from any liability that may arise for this reason. Participants are also responsible for their physical condition, for being familiar with the route and the physical demands it entails, for obtaining a medical examination of their health, and for any injuries that may be caused by their participation. Participants personally assume the inherent risk to their health 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 province of Alicante. Demonstrating that enjoying it can be compatible with sports tourism activities is one of our objectives.

The route runs largely through natural landscapes of exceptional beauty, so everyone is obliged to preserve the environment, and littering 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, cancellation, 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.