THREERACE BIKE ULTRAMARATHON URUGUAY 2026 RULEBOOK
1. RIDERS
Athletes must present official photo identification. Minimum age is 19, reached by December 31 of the event year.
2. CERTIFICATES AND WAIVERS
Registration is confirmed only after receipt of a signed and stamped medical certificate. The original must be delivered at kit collection. Riders must sign the Liability and Image Use Waiver. The organization may stop a rider on medical advice. The event is a long-distance MTB competition organized by Threerace Sports and Azimut Extremo in Rocha, Uruguay, from October 30 to November 1, 2026.
3. BICYCLES
Only race-ready MTB bicycles are allowed. The front plate must remain visible and unchanged. Bicycles must be pedal-powered, without electric assistance. Each rider is responsible for maintenance and may receive help only at official points. Frame changes are not allowed during the three days.
4. HELMETS AND CLOTHING
An ANSI-compliant helmet is mandatory while riding. Appropriate clothing is required. Pair partners must wear jerseys with the same main characteristics.
5. PAIRS
Partners must remain together, no more than 2 minutes apart. Physical assistance between partners is allowed, but mechanical towing and physical help from other riders are not. The pair's time is recorded when the second rider crosses the finish.
6. RIDER IDENTIFICATION
Numbers must remain visible and attached to the front, without cuts, stickers, alterations or covered official sponsors.
7. CATEGORIES
Official categories are listed under Categories. Pair categories are based on combined ages. Categories with fewer than three athletes may be merged into the preceding category.
8. STAGES AND COURSES
Stage 1: XCC circuit of approximately 2 to 2.5 km per lap. Stage 2: 82 km and 1,600 m elevation gain. Stage 3: 45 km and 600 m elevation gain. Routes may change for weather, safety or logistics. FINISHER status requires at least 75% of stages within the time limit.
9. XCC – STAGE 1
Closed circuit, maximum 15 riders per heat and 3 laps per athlete. Participation is mandatory unless expressly authorized. Time counts toward the overall result; for pairs, the slower rider's time applies.
10. STAGE STARTS
Starting corrals open 20 minutes before the start, are assigned by overall classification and close 5 minutes before. Late riders start at the back. Pair riders must enter together.
11. COURSES
Athletes must complete the full official course, follow instructions, return to the exact point if they leave the route, avoid shortcuts and closed property, and not publish GPS coordinates during the race.
12. PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT
The organization may prohibit non-essential equipment at its discretion.
13. RACE TIME
Pair time is recorded from the second partner. Each athlete has one chip. Timing starts at the official time; late starts require authorization and do not extend the limit. Failure to start is DNS.
14. MAXIMUM TIME
Limits are based on distance and terrain and announced at briefing. Intermediate cut-offs may apply. Riders may cross the finish on foot while carrying or pushing the bike. When possible, withdrawn riders and bicycles will be transported.
15. DSQ PLATE
A rider who misses a stage limit is DSQ, receives a different identification and may continue without an official result for that stage.
16. STAGE CANCELLATION
A stage may be cancelled for safety. Result validity depends on how many riders have finished; riders who withdrew before cancellation remain DNF.
17. AWARDS
Stage and overall awards follow the official categories and rulebook. Cycling clothing, at least a jersey, is mandatory on the podium.
18. TRAFFIC RULES
Roads may remain open. Traffic laws and staff instructions must be followed.
19. CHECK POINTS
Official and hidden checkpoints may be used. A missing passage record may result in disqualification.
20. REGISTRATION AND BRIEFING
Registration takes place at the announced location and time. Identification is required. Category changes are not allowed after closing. A pre-race briefing will be held.
21. NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
Athletes are responsible for carrying sufficient water and nutrition. The organization supplies water at official points for hydration only.
22. EXTERNAL SUPPORT
External assistance, accompanying vehicles, drafting behind vehicles and third-party mechanical aid are prohibited. Drafting between competitors is permitted.
23. MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Medical assistance is available at official points. Neutral technical support may be provided; parts may be charged.
24. WITHDRAWALS
The athlete or pair must immediately report withdrawal. Search operations caused by failure to report may be charged to the athlete.
25. ENVIRONMENT AND ETHICS
Athletes must respect the environment. Littering, crossing protected areas and smoking on course are prohibited.
26. PROTESTS
Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 minutes of finishing or preliminary results and accompanied by a BRL 200 deposit, refunded if upheld.
27. DOPING
The organization may conduct anti-doping and illegal-substance controls.
28. PENALTIES
Violations are subject to penalties decided by the commissaire. Time penalties are added to the stage result.
29. COMMISSAIRE'S DISCRETION
The commissaire's decision is final in unforeseen cases. The race follows this rulebook and CBC/UCI rules. Rules may be amended when necessary.
30. FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE
Starting zones are assigned by overall classification. Managers and supporters must leave after team call-up.
31. REGISTRATION, TRANSFER AND REFUND
Registration applies only to this edition. Transfer due to documented injury is allowed up to 60 days before. Transfer to another athlete incurs a 20% fee based on the current lot. Consumers may cancel within 7 days of payment. Documented injury may qualify for a 50% refund under the stated conditions. Convenience fees are non-refundable. No category or team changes are accepted after October 10, 2026.
Version 01/2026. The official rulebook published and available at Race Office is the final document.
