Conditions of participation & regulations

Sunday, August 31, 2025 with start and finish in Sölden, Tyrol, Austria

The Ötztaler Cycle Marathon and all official "Side Events" are organized by (hereinafter referred to as "Organizer"):

Ötztal Tourismus
Achweg 5
6450 Sölden
T +43 57200 926
radmarathon@oetztal.com

In the event of an emergency, the following institutions and the following telephone numbers are available:

• Ötztal Tourismus (organizer): T +43 57200 926
• Red Cross Tyrol: 144
• Emergency number South Tyrol: 112

The Ötztaler Cycle Marathon (hereinafter referred to as "Event") is an annual, highly renowned and demanding cycle race for amateurs and at the same time a major cycling and tourism event.

In the course of the marathon event (before, during or after), the organizer also schedules countless "Side Events" (for example individual time trials, entertainment shows, bike expo, supporting program etc.

The course of the "original" route with start and finish in Sölden covers 5500 altitude meters, leading through some high Alpine regions (up to 2474 m) in Tirol (Austria) and South Tyrol (Italy). 3.2 The race track runs past the following villages and is described in detail on the map below:

Sölden (1377 m) - Längenfeld - Umhausen - Oetz (820 m) - Kühtai (2020 m) - Kematen (610 m) - Völs - Innsbruck (600 m) - Sonnenburgerhof - Schönberg - Matrei am Brenner - Steinach am Brenner - Gries a. Brenner - Brenner (1377 m) - Sterzing - Jaufen Pass (2090 m) - St. Leonhard in Passeiertal - Timmelsjoch (2474 m) - Sölden (1377 m)

Detailed GPS data of the race track can be downloaded as GPX file from the official website of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon.

The organizer or the race director may decide a change of the race track or the race schedule at any time. In this case, the organizer or race management select either the following alternative route or any other route that appears suitable for a safe event.

The participants themselves must stay informed about important race details in their own responsibility and in good time by visiting the official website of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon and by taking part in the mandatory cyclists meeting that focuses on the marathon course, elevation profiles and, in particular, danger spots.

Athletes and cyclists (hereinafter referred to as "Participants") are entitled to take part in the event from the age of 18 years onwards. Participants who have completed at least the age of 16 are only allowed to participate in the race if accompanied by their parents or the person legally responsible, and upon presentation of a written confirmation of their parents or the person legally responsible when they pick up the starting number. The organizer reserves the right to verify all information provided by the participants, in particular by requesting further proof of age and identity and/or other information which may be requested at the discretion of the organizer.

Participation in the event requires excellent (physical and mental) health, stamina and physical condition. Therefore a medical check-up by a sports medicine expert is strongly recommended prior to the event.

Only persons who are under no physical or psychological influence, which could restrict their ability to understand and perform, are allowed to participate in the race. In particular, the participant must not be under the influence of alcohol, doping or drugs.

Persons who belong to a national or international association and are currently suspended for doping are not allowed to participate in the event.

Official registration is only possible from 01 to 31 January 2025 online on the website of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon. A registration fee of € 5.00 plus € 0.90 security and transaction fee will be charged per participant. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by credit card. Datasport AG guarantees the highest safety standard for this service offered.

It is possible to register as a single person, a mini group (2-4 persons) or a whole team (5 to 35 persons). If a mini group or a team is drawn, all participants who have officially registered in the registration list in the course of the registration process are automatically included. Multiple registrations are excepted - such registrations will be excluded from the official draw immediately without prior notice.

In the case of a mini group registration or a team registration, the fee of € 5.00 (plus € 0.90 transaction and security fees) per participant must be paid together in a single transaction. A maximum of 35 members can be part of a team. There is a separate mini group or team registration form available. Please check in advance if exactly the same team name is entered for all participants. Each group/club/association has to ensure that their team members register properly by entering exactly the same team name. It is recommended that the group/club/association takes care of the team or group registration for all members.

Each participant is allowed to register only once. Participants with multiple registrations will be removed from the list of registrations.

Each participant receives an individual registration number, which can only be viewed by him/herself (and the organizer). In the event of an accident in which a participant is involved, the organizer will only provide information on the racing status or further care and first aid measures of the respective participant to persons who can provide this registration number (see Privacy Policy). Therefore the organizer strongly recommends to all participants to safely store their official registration number and - if desired - to inform their relatives, team members etc. already in advance so that they can obtain information on the location or on further measures regarding an injured participant.

Due to the immense interest in the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon and the limited number of participants for safety reasons, unfortunately not all persons registered can participate in the event. Starting places will therefore be "raffled" among the registered persons, which means that only those persons who have been drawn during the raffle can register for the event. Therefore all those who are drawn by lot (provided that they fulfill all registration requirements) have the option to register officially for the marathon by paying an entry fee.

The maximum number of participants for the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2025 is 4000.

The percentage of starting places available for all groups (a) individual starters, (b) mini groups and (c) teams will be made only after the end of the registration phase and depends on the real value of all participants registered. For example, if 65% register as a single starter, 65% of the available starting places will be drawn by lot among individual starters. The organizer reserves the right to give away a maximum of 500 further starting places which are not part of the official draw and count as special starting places not subject to the registration procedure. Additionally, 500 starting places will be given away in combination with package deal and accommodation bookings.

Persons who have registered unsuccessfully within the last three years (2022, 2023, 2024) and have not received a starting place in any other way (for example by passing on a starting place) will receive a non-transferable "special starting place 2025" upon regular registration 2025. These starting places are not subject to the official draw.

Also persons who have won the overall classification of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon, the respective class winners of last year's Ötztaler Cycle Marathon and the 5 fastest members of the winning team of last year's Ötztaler Cycle Marathon receive a non-transferable "special starting place".

In the course of the subsequent drawing of vacant starting places, the remaining starting places (options) are raffled off. The draw will take place in the beginning of April 2025. Only persons who have registered correctly during the registration period 2025 can take part in the second draw.

Persons with a "special starting place" or persons who received a starting place in the course of the draw or from the organizers' contingent can register for the event by paying a fee - provided that they fulfill all participation requirements. This is done by payment of all participation and entry fees within the agreed time limit via the link provided in the confirmation e-mail. After the complete payment of all participation fees in time - provided that all conditions of participation and regulations are fulfilled - the registration becomes effective and the participant is entitled to pick up the starter package and to take part in the event.

If the participation fees are not paid in time, the starting place (option) expires. Afterwards the starting place will be given to someone else.

The current status of registration can be checked on the official website at any time. All participants will receive a confirmation of the assigned starting number via email until End of July 2025. This original starting place confirmation must be signed and presented at the starter package pick-up point in Sölden. A valid photo ID card is required as well.

Registrations of persons who are not allowed to participate in the event or persons who have been excluded from participation (blocked registration) will not be accepted or immediately canceled. In such a case no reimbursement of already paid entry fees will be made.

The entry fee for the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2025 amounts to € 199,00 plus the chip deposit of € 10,00. The chip deposit will be refunded upon return of the undamaged timekeeping chip. All transaction and security fees required must be paid by the participant himself.

Payment of the entry fee is made via the link provided in the confirmation e-mail. Payment can be made either by bank transfer or credit card.

In particular, the starter package includes:

• start number and timekeeping chip;
• Consumption voucher for the gastronomy in Ötztal valley valid from 29.08. - 01.09.2025
• Ötztaler Cycle Marathon gift

In the course of the event and on the track, the participants can take advantage of varied in-kind benefits, meals and drinks plus other services:

• 5 refreshment stations on the track plus drinks and snacks in the finish area
• Breakdown service on the race course (replacement parts must be paid separately)
• Deposit service including special transport bag
• Free massage service on the track (Schönau refreshment station)
• Download link for the Ötztaler 2025 film highlights
• Video production for several TV stations
• Certificate for all finishers to download via internet
• List of official results - published online on the homepage
• The coveted, high-quality Ötztaler Cycle Marathon Finisher Jersey exclusively available for "finishers" without any exception (for participants who complete the entire marathon course correctly, pass all checkpoints and reach the finish area in Sölden before the course closing car);
• Entertaining side program
• The 3 best participants per class and the 3 best teams receive non-monetary prizes or honorary prizes.

Participants who have registered correctly and have received a starting place can pass it on other persons registered 2025 within the official "transfer period" (28.04. - 19.05.2025). The transfer and processing fee amounts to € 50,00. For organizational reasons, the passing on of starting places is only possible within the above mentioned transfer period.

In order to pass on a starting place correctly, the transfer form available on the event's website must be completed entirely and correctly. After checking these data, the person to whom the starting place is transferred, will receive a personal payment link requesting payment of the transfer and handling fee of € 50,00 by 26.05.2024 at the latest. After receipt of payment, the transfer of the starting place will be activated and registered also in the official start list. The person who gave away the starting place is no longer registered and therefore not authorized any more to take part in the marathon.

If the participant for whatever reason is not able to start in the marathon or participate in a side event, there is no right to a refund of already paid participation and entry fees. The participant has no right of compensation for any expenses or costs or for the cancellation of accommodations booked already.

We also offer a Cancellation Flex Option for the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2025. This can be selected and booked directly when registering (€ 20,-). Thanks to this Flex Option you have the possibility to cancel your starting place not only until 24.06.2025 but up to one day before the Ötztaler Cycling Marathon, if you cannot participate for the following reasons:

• Unpredictable illness, (including Covid-19)
• Injury or accident
• Pregnancy of the participant
• Death in the close family
• Serious damage to the person's property

A medical certificate or receipts must be submitted to the organization without being asked. € 199.00 (entry fee without chip deposit) will be refunded by bank transfer.

The Flex Option refers exclusively to the entry fee, but not to additional services.

Without the Cancellation Flex Option, the participant will receive a refund of the entry fee if a written cancellation is sent to radmarathon@oetztal.com until 24.06.2025. The chip deposit of € 10,00 will be deducted as processing fee.

The canceled starting place is not valid for the following year!

Starting places in connection with accommodation (package bookings) are excluded from these regulations. Please contact us directly at: incoming@oetztal.com

The starter packages are available in Sölden the following times:

• Friday, 29.08.2025 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Saturday, 30.08.2025 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

All participants will receive a written starting place confirmation and the personal starting number by e-mail until end of July. The signed start place confirmation must be presented at the pick-up point for the starter packages. The participants must read and agree to the registration and participation regulations and all rules in advance and sign the confirmation of starting place personally. Starter packages are handed out only upon presentation of the written starting place confirmation and a valid photo ID card.

There are 2 starting blocks:

STARTING BLOCK 1 (max. 500 participants):

1 A: Prominent guests of the organizer - maximum 30 persons

1 B: In order to qualify for starting block 1 B, the following time limit must be reached at least once in the last 4 editions of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon

• ÖRM 2021 or 2022: under 08:40 h (men) / under 09:50 h (women)
• ÖRM 2023 and 2024 : under 08:20 h (men) / under 09:20 h (women)

These participants are obliged to start from this 1st starting block.

1C: Starters from the organizer’s contingent of participants.

IMPORTANT NOTE! Access to starting block 1 is only possible until 6:15 am.

STARTING BLOCK 2

All participants who do not start from starting block 1.

Participants who do not start from the starting block provided for them may be disqualified.

Datasport AG is responsible for the event's timekeeping system.

Starting Block 1 (Group 1A, 1B and 1C) will start at 06:30 am. All participants of this starting block receive the same start time: 6:30 am. All other participants start according to the Real Timing System. Timekeeping starts as soon as they cross the start line.

There are eight more timekeeping points on the track, which have to be passed by each cyclist. If one of the timekeeping points is missing the participant will be disqualified. Each participant has to make sure that he passes the timekeeping lines correctly by controlling it him/herself.

The total time for the official result list is calculated as follows:

• For places 1 to 10 in the overall ranking (men and women) the order of passing the finish line will be relevant and not the "cycling time". This regulation applies in the different classes for all rankings between 1 and 3.
• For all other participants the "cycling time", which is decisive for the official result list, is measured on the basis of the arrival time.

The clocks on numerous display boards (for example on race director, speaker and course closing cars) indicate the elapsed time from the official start. At start and finish the exact time is displayed.

The results are divided into the following classes for the individual starters (men and women separately, whereby only the year of birth is decisive for the classification):

In addition, there is a team ranking. Each team of 5 or more members automatically takes part in the team ranking, provided that the team name was entered exactly during the registration process. The five fastest members of each team are part of the ranking.

On the "original" race track the authorities have fixed the following checkpoints:

The organizer reserves the right to fix additional or different checkpoints and time details. These will be communicated in advance and posted on the official information boards.

Participants who have not passed the respective checkpoint at the specified time (or if it is clear that they will not reach the next checkpoint in time) must leave the race without exception. These participants can travel back to Sölden in the broom car and will not receive a Finisher Jersey.

After expiry of the time specified for each checkpoint, no further security, catering or other services will be provided on the marathon course between the start and the respective checkpoint.

Official refreshment stations:

The organizer will provide the participants with several snack and drink stations (also called "refreshment stations") along the route for free, offering varied catering services:

• Kühtai at 49 KM
• Brennerpass at 121,5 KM
• Jaufenpass at 153 KM
• Schönau („Speck-Mich’l“) in Passeiertal at 191,5 KM
• Seeberalm at 196 KM
• Sölden - Finish area at 227 KM

All food and refreshment stations are at the sole disposal of participants wearing a bib number.

"Private" service or refreshment stations:

If clubs, associations or individual participants would like to set up their own service or catering station, they must register in advance at the organizing office (radmarathon@oetztal.com) by announcing the name of a responsible person. The organization has the right to prohibit such private service or refreshment stations at its sole discretion.

If a club, association or individual participant installs a private service and/or refreshment station it is absolutely required to leave the area and the race course clean, including also the following kilometer. Therefore the entire club, the participants belonging to the club and the registered contact person are personally answerable. In case of complaints by the responsible road authorities all cycling participants of the respective club will be disqualified and suspended from the race also for the following 2 years. The extra costs for cleaning the track must be paid separately.

Service or refreshment stations along the marathon track may only be provided free of charge. Services against payment are strictly forbidden and can result in the disqualification of all participants belonging to the club. The organizer also reserves the right to take legal action against the provider of such services or refreshment stations against payment.

Medical assistance:

Medical assistance for all participants is provided by the Austrian Red Cross. The field of competitors will be accompanied by ambulances along the entire route. Rescue vehicles are also available on the mountain passes of Kühtai, Brenner, Jaufenpass and Timmelsjoch. Additionally, an emergency helicopter is available and three emergency doctors accompany the race. In case of an accident, first aid on site is under the sole responsibility of the rescue organization and it is free of charge for the participant. If the injured person is taken to a doctor or hospital the rescue organization will charge transport costs separately. Any further transport or treatment costs must be paid by the participant him/herself. Reference is made to the registration conditions and participation terms.

Broom cars:

Participants who give up on the race track are strongly recommended to stay on the course and to wait for one of the countless "Broom Buses". The event organizer will also publish the exact broom car locations on several information boards on 29.08.2025. The broom bus stations can be found near inns and gas stations along the entire marathon course, and especially in areas where the cyclists have enough space to wait for the next broom bus. The organizer does not accept any responsibility for damaged bicycles in the broom buses, during the race, at the refreshment stations and in the Bike Park. Reference is made to the registration conditions and participation terms and participation terms. Bicycles and cyclists are taken back safely to Sölden but in separate cars.

The bicycles are brought to the Bike Park which can be found close to the finish area - at the music pavilion. You can pick up your bicycle on presentation of your starting number. The opening hours of the Bike Park will be announced on the information boards from Friday onwards.

All bicycles must be picked up on Sunday, 31.08.2025 by 9:00 pm. A later pick-up is only possible against a penalty of € 15,00. The pick-up location of the bicycles after the bike park opening hours will be announced on the information boards at 9:00 pm.

Repair service:

Along the marathon course, the organizer provides a number of repair services available for all cyclists. Service motorbikes can help with minor repairs only. But there are also fully equipped service cars guided by experts who can help almost in any situation. This service is free of charge but the repair material required must be paid separately.

In addition, all refreshment stations have a permanent service point. In most cases it can be found at the very end of the refreshment area and it is marked with a clearly visible "SERVICE FLAG". Certain repair works can be made on the spot. Here the service is free of charge, too, but the material must be paid separately.

Deposit service:

All participants can take advantage of the transport service for personal things to special stations close to the refreshment areas, and they can as well leave things at the predefined stations along the course. There are separate bags (in 4 different colors) for all 4 deposit stations - Please note that each participant receives 1 bag on presentation of his voucher (can be found on the bib number) and that only this bag is accepted at the deposit station. Besides clothes you can leave also food in your bag. Important: drinking bottles must either be totally empty (NO liquids!) or can contain powder. Enough water is available at all refreshment stations. Furthermore, the organizer does not accept any liability for deposited items. Reference is made to the registration conditions and participation terms.

Opening times, depot your items:

• Friday, 29.08.2025 from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Saturday, 30.08.2025 from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Opening times, pick-up:

• Sunday, 31.08.2025 (Pick-up point open until 10:00 pm)
  • Kühtai from 3:00 pm
  • Brenner from 5:00 pm
  • Jaufen from 6:30 pm
  • Timmelsjoch from 9:30 pm
• Monday, 01.09.2025: 8:00 am – 12:00 noon

The organizer closely cooperates with the "NADA" (National Anti-Doping Agency Austria GmbH) to prevent, wherever possible, doping in popular sports during the event. All participants explicitly agree to the current anti-doping regulations. In particular, the World Anti-Doping Code and the Federal Law on the Fight against Doping in Sports (Federal Anti-Doping Law 2007 - ADBG 2007) apply.

In the course of the event, doping tests (tests during training units or tests during competitions) may be carried out without prior notice at any time (before, during and after the race).

If a cyclists is asked by NADA to participate in a doping control procedure, each participant must  take part in the doping test. The premises required are provided by the organizer.

Violations of anti-doping rules or any failure to cooperate in doping control procedures result in the disqualification of the participant and probably also in the suspension for future events and blocked registrations - at the sole discretion of the organizer by taking into account also the official statement by NADA.