Serra de Tramuntana (SDT)
A 146K challenge that covers the Serra de Tramuntana declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Race Category
Running Stones
4
Finals Access
Sea, sky, mountains and cliffs
The experience of crossing a large part of the Serra de Tramuntana is reserved for the most intrepid. Starting from the modernist square of the town of Sóller, the route is almost one hundred and forty kilometres long and will take you along some of the most beautiful paths in the Serra de Tramuntana, through Lluc, Pollença, Valldemossa, Deià... to end by the sea in Port de Sóller.
The race takes place in a unique setting on the island of Mallorca, the Serra de Tramuntana Natural Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Sky, clouds, mountains, cliffs, sea... and the work of the local people who, over the years, have helped to shape this spectacular area. A rural and cultural landscape full of dry stone walls, centuries-old olive trees, towns and villages that will accompany you on your journey.
With approximately 146 km and 6,000 m of positive elevation gain, this race will not leave you indifferent. Participants will obtain 4 running stones. The first three men and the first three women in the general ranking, and those who qualify on the basis of the UTMB Score of the race, will have direct access to the equivalent mode in the UTMB Mont-Blanc finals, in this case the iconic UTMB mode of 170km.
A challenge you can't afford to miss!
The distance and routes are provisional. They are subject to possible changes pending approval by the competent authorities.
Most of the races pass through privately owned properties, and for this reason there may be limitations of passage during the year. During the race it will be allowed to pass through them with permission of the property. Therefore, private property and the will of its owners must be respected. Before going out to train you must inform yourself of these limitations and comply with them.
Athletes must carry the mandatory equipment at all times during the race and be prepared for random controls along the course. If they are missing any element, they will receive a time penalty or disqualification.
- Closed shoe suitable for trail running.
- Backpack or similar intended to transport the mandatory material during the race.
- Mobile phone (smartphone is MANDATORY): the runner must be available and answer the phone at any time before, during and after the race:
- Mobile phone that allows its use in Spain (include the organization's security numbers in your contacts, have the phone turned on, do not hide the number, and do not forget to leave with the battery charged).
- Keep the phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and may be penalized.
- Livetrail application installed and activated.
- An external battery is recommended.
- Personal glass of at least 15cl (drums or containers with lids not accepted).
- Water reserve of 1.5l minimum. At the exit from some aid stations it will be mandatory to leave with 1.5l of drink, depending on the section to be covered or the weather conditions.
- 2 fronts in good working order with spare batteries for both fronts. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main front.
- Survival bag/thermal bivouac.
- Whistle.
- Food reserve. Recommendation: 800kcal (2gels + 2 energy bars).
- Jacket with a hood that can withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane of at least 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13). The jacket must necessarily have an integrated or attached hood with a system originally provided by the manufacturer. The seams must be heat sealed. The jacket must not have parts made of a non-waterproof fabric, only the vents provided by the manufacturer (under the arms, on the back) and as long as they do not obviously alter the waterproofing, are accepted. It is the runner's responsibility to judge, according to these criteria, whether their jacket adapts to the regulations and, therefore, to bad weather in the mountains. At checkpoints, the judgment of the person responsible for the control or the commissioner will prevail.
- Long-legged running pants or tights or a combination of tights and socks that completely cover the leg.
- Waterproof trouser cover.
- Cap or bandana or piece of clothing that covers the head.
- Warm and waterproof gloves.
- Additional second thermal layer: a long-sleeved second thermal layer garment (cotton excluded) weighing at least 180g (men, size M) Or the combination of a long-sleeved thermal base layer (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (men, size M) and a resistant windbreaker* with water-repellent protection (DWR protection).
- The windbreaker is not a substitute for a waterproof jacket with a hood, and vice versa.
All garments must be the participant's size and without modifications after leaving the factory.
All material will be transported in a backpack or similar that cannot be changed during the tour. All material will be properly packaged to prevent it from getting wet inside the backpack in rainy conditions.
Other recommended material (non-exhaustive list):
- Essential replacement thermal clothing in case of cold or rain or in case of injury.
- Poles in case of rain or snow for safety in case of slippery terrain. If you carry poles, a soft tip or tip protection and replacement protections are mandatory.
- Water purification tablets or drums with filter.
- Plates and eating utensils. At the aid stations, no material is provided to be able to eat.
- Vaseline or anti-chafing cream.
- Solar protection.
- GPS clock.
- Adhesive elastic band that allows you to make a bandage or strapping (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).
- Knife or scissors with which to cut the elastic adhesive tape.
- Sewing bag...
Any participant who decides to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is prohibited to leave without poles and obtain and use ones during the race. The use of canes may be prohibited in certain areas of the route for safety or environmental reasons. In these cases it will be indicated by specific signs on the route. Canes will not be accepted in the life bags delivered by the organization.
Music: Listening to music is permitted only using headphones, as long as it is safe to do so. Headphones MUST be removed when crossing any road, as well as when approaching and while at any checkpoint, and when approaching and passing any member of the Safety Team.
At the time of bib delivery, each participant receives 2 30-liter bags. After filling them with those clothes and utensils that the runner considers, he will deposit them in a place near the exit. One of the bags will be transferred by the organization to the POLLENÇA aid station and another to the BUNYOLA aid station. When the runner arrives at said aid stations, he can collect the bag. When the runner leaves the aid station, the runner in person will have to deposit the bag in the area indicated for this purpose. The organization will return the bags to PORT DE SÓLLER.
Recovery of the bags: The bags are delivered to the runners or their loved ones upon presentation of the race number. They must be recovered at the finish line no later than 2 hours after the close of the race.
The organization ensures the return of the bags of runners who have abandoned, provided that the abandonment has been registered. The return time of the bag will depend on logistical needs. The organization does not guarantee the return of all bags in Port de Sóller / Pollença before the end of the race. Only the bags provided by the organization will be transported*. Poles cannot be transported in bags. The contents of the bags will not be verified, and no complaints about their contents will be entertained. It is recommended not to deposit valuable objects.
We recommend that you have spare clothes and hygiene products in the arrival areas.
*For logistical and environmental reasons, UTMB® World series events only accept life bags that have been distributed at the time of delivery of the bib. These bags are reusable, so runners are asked to use them each time they participate in a UTMB® World Series race.
Hares are not allowed to set the pace in the race.
Assistance is only permitted at the following checkpoints:
- Aid station: POLLENÇA
- Aid point: BUNYOLA
- Aid point: SOLLER
**Assistance is forbidden at the other refreshment posts, as well as at any other point along the route.
This assistance can only be given by a single person, with no specific material other than a bag with a maximum volume of 30 litres.
Assistance provided by a team of professionals, or any doctor or paramedic, is strictly forbidden.
