Els Tres Mils (ETM)
A journey through the highest part of the valley of Sóller
Race Category
Running Stones
2
Finals Access
At the top of the valley
Starting from the modernist square of Sóller, this race proposes us to conquer the highest mountains of the Sóller valley. We will begin the ascent towards Portell de Sa Costa, heading towards Cúber and Tossals Verds. From there we will continue until we conquer Puig de l'Ofre, na Franquesa and sa Rateta. A beautiful crest that on its descent will lead us to the characteristic places of the Serra de Tramontana.
Our final destination, after passing through Biniaraix and Fornalutx, will be the sea in Port de Sóller.
The race runs through a unique environment on the island of Mallorca, the Serra de Tramuntana Natural Area, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Sky, clouds, mountains, cliffs, sea... and the work of the locals who over the years have contributed to shaping this spectacular territory. 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 47 km and 2,300 m of positive gradient, this race will not leave you indifferent. It will give its participants 2 running stones. The first three men and the first three women in the general ranking, and those who qualify based on the UTMB Score of the race, will have access directly to the equivalent modality in the UTMB Mont-Blanc finals, in this case the OCC modality, 55km.
In line with the regulations of the event and the conditions of the environmental permissions, the itineraries may suffer changes or be reduced, due to weather alerts or the conditions of the terrain.
Most of the races pass through privately owned farms, and therefore there may be limitations on passage during the year. During the race, passage through them will be permitted with property permits. 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 connected.
- An external battery is recommended.
- Personal beaker 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted).
- Supply of water of 1 litre minimum. At the departure of some aid stations, it will be mandatory to leave with 1 l of drink, depending on the section to be covered or the weather conditions.
- 1 torche in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more.
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.
- Whistle.
- Food reserve. Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energizing bars).
- Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made of a waterproof and breathable membrane with a minimum 10 000 mm water column (recommended RET less than 13). The jacket must have an integrated hood attached by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be heat-sealed. The jacket must not have any parts made of 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 responsibility of the runner to judge, according to these criteria, whether his jacket is adapted to the regulations and therefore to bad weather in the mountains. At the checkpoints, the judgement of the person in charge of the checkpoint or the commissaire shall prevail.
- Waterproof trouser cover.
- Cap or bandana or Buff® that can cover the head.
- Warm and water-proof gloves.
- Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (cotton excluded) of a weight of a minimum of 180g (men's size medium (M) OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear (first or second layer, cotton exclude) of a minimum weight of 110g (men's size medium (M)) and a durable water repellant (DWR protection) windproof jacket*
*the wind-proof jacket does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa.
- Llong-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of legging and socks which cover the legs completely.
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.
Other recommended material (non-exhaustive list):
- Essential replacement thermal clothing in case of cold or rain or in case of injury.
- Plates and eating utensils. At the aid stations, no material is provided to be able to eat.
- Water purification tablets or drums with filter.
- Poles in case of rain for safety in case of slippery terrain.
- 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 one during the race. The use of walking sticks may be prohibited in certain areas of the course 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 1 30-liter bag. After filling it with those clothes and utensils that the runner considers, he will deposit it at the starting line. The organization will transfer the bag 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 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.
**Assistance is NOT allowed in the race, at any point along the course.
Pacers are not allowed to set the pace in the race.
