REGULATIONS
Place: Salta y Jujuy
Date: 25, 26 y 27 de abril de 2025
Distances: Stage 1: 26,5k
Stage 2: 21k
Stage 3: 10k
Raid Columbia is organized by Club de Corredores, in conjunction with the Salta Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Jujuy Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
2.1 Abilities of the Organizers
The organizers maintain the following powers:
- Cancel or postpone the event due to unforeseen circumstances. If the event is postponed 20 days in advance, 100% of the amount paid will be credited to be used in any of the next 3 editions. If the event is postponed less than 20 days in advance, 70% of the amount paid will be credited to be used in any of the next 3 editions. If the event is postponed less than 4 days in advance, 50% of the amount paid will be credited to be used in any of the next 3 editions. If the event is postponed less than 24 hours in advance, no balance will be credited for future editions.
- Modify or shorten the routes in the event of unexpected weather or other unforeseen circumstances if necessary and without prior notice.
- Not refund registrants.
- Use photos and videos of participants and share with sponsors without compensation.
- Reserve the right of admission to the event.
- Perform required item checks at any time; before, during or at the end of the race.
- Apply penalties/sanctions as expressed in Article 10 of said regulations; or even consider those that are deemed necessary, even if not covered therein.
Completing the registration process for the event implies acceptance of the regulations and any other official communication by the organization (see Article 19)
Registration for the event is personal and is done on the platform www.entryfee.com.ar starting Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Each runner agrees to accurately provide the data requested in the registration process.
4.1 Registration fee:
The cost of registration will be available at the following link: See Here
4.1.1 Methods of Payment
Argentinian runners:
- Cash payments: 10% discount when paying at the Club de Corredores office. See other locations
- Electronic payments: Credit/Debit cards through mercadopago*.
- Ahora 3 or 12 plan, as long as the plan is still valid (3 and 12 installments), through mercadopago*
Ahora 3 or 12 is a way to pay for El Raid registration; for those who have paid their registration by this means and announce their withdrawal from the event, their cards will be charged until the end of the period of 3 or 12 months, as appropriate, then leaving the total registration fee paid. For more information, see policies.
*Electronic payment service fees will be the responsibility of the user
Foreign runners:
- Electronic payments: Credit/Debit cards through Webpay*.
*Electronic payment service fees will be the responsibility of the user
4.2 Registration includes:
- The right to participate in the race Raid Columbia 2025
- Official shirt
- Base layer
- Runner number
- Chip and ranking
- Snacks at aid stations in 1st and 2nd stages
- Medical and Rescue Service at different points of the circuit and finish
- Finishers medal for those who complete the three stages
- Hydration service
- Products accompanying the kit
4.3 Documentation to present:
- Registration confirmation voucher (Digital)
- DNI or Passport (Original)
- Medical clearance with 12 months validity (must be uploaded to your entryfee profile)
4.4 Cancelation Policy
The registration payment is non-refundable once it has been made. The payment cannot be transferred to another runner. All injuries and/or illnesses or physical impediments will also be considered within current policies.
Those who notify by November 29, 2024 (inclusive) of their inability to attend the event will obtain a credit to be used in the next edition of Raid Columbia for 100% of the amount paid. It can only be applied to this race and not to others.
Those who notify by January 30, 2025 (inclusive) of their inability to attend the event will obtain a credit to be used in the next edition of Raid Columbia for 70% of the amount paid. It can only be applied to this race and not to others.
Those who notify by March 31, 2025 (inclusive) of their inability to attend the event will obtain a credit to be used in the next edition of Raid Columbia for 50% of the amount paid. It can only be applied to this race and not to others.
Those who notify from April 1, 2025 onwards of their inability to attend the event will not be able to transfer the payment to another edition or have credits or refunds of any kind.
The inability to participate must be notified by email to: inscripciones@clubdecorredores.com; notice by any other means being invalid.
The kit or any other accompanying element will not be given to those not participating in the event.
5.1 Modality:
- Individual
5.2 Categories:
5.2.1 General:
- Individual: WOMEN | MEN
5.2.2 Age Groups:
Individual
- 29 years or younger
- 30 to 34 years
- 35 to 39 years
- 40 to 44 years
- 45 to 49 years
- 50 to 54 years
- 55 to 59 years
- 60 to 65 years
- 65 years or older
*Age on the day of the event
If a category has less than 5 runners, it will be combined with the preceding category.
6.1 Required Items:
These items must be worn during the 3 stages of the race.
- Official shirt (provided by the organizers)
- Bib number (provided by the organizers)
- 1 chip (provided by the organizers)
*Does not include fleece and base layer.
6.2 Recommended Items:
- 1 backpack that goes over the shoulders with a water or Gatorade reservoir
- 1 waterproof jacket
- 1 long sleeve t-shirt
- 1 fleece or microfleece
- 1 hat
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- Hiking sticks for Stage 2
- Tights/leggings and shorts
- Beanie or cap
- Rain jacket
- Shoes with good prior use
- Sunscreen
- Moleskin or similar for blisters on the feet
All courses will be identified with colored tape, which must be followed.
On the route the organization will set up aid stations, where runners will be able to replenish.
The route will have various checkpoints which must be passed. Skipping a checkpoint will result in disqualification from the race.
All aid stations will be considered checkpoints.
Below are the penalties according to the offense committed:
- Shortcut on the route: Disqualification.
- Skipping a checkpoint: Disqualification.
- Littering before, during or at the finish of the race: 2 Hour Penalty
- Not respecting organization staff or other runners: Disqualification
- Assistance during the race: Disqualification.
- Use of hiking sticks not carried from the beginning of the race: 1 Hour Penalty
- Not giving notice to the organization that another runner is in trouble: Disqualification.
- Not wearing the bib number visibly: 1 Hour Penalty
- Missing chip: no ranking, listed as SC (Sin Clasificar)
- Use of substances prohibited by the World Antidoping Agency: Disqualification
Any person in the organization can make the determination to apply more severe penalties or disqualify a runner if deemed necessary.
Unless injured, a runner can only withdraw at a checkpoint. There the runner must notify the designated person. If a runner decides to withdraw between 2 checkpoints, the runner must reach a checkpoint to indicate the withdrawal.
Because it is a high mountain race, there are sections in which access to the runners is difficult and the wait can be long.
Following the closure of a station, the organization may, to the extent of available means, relocate runners who have withdrawn and are still present at the station.
Runners who do not complete the distance will be listed as: RI (Recorrido Incompleto)
The timing of the stopwatches begins with the start of the competition and stops once the finish line has been crossed. Each stage will have its time which will then be added to obtain the final race time.
The winner is the one who completes the course in the shortest amount of time, without having violated the competition rules. Only those who complete the entire route can qualify.
Timeouts are applied in the event that the runner cannot continue the competition for reasons beyond their control in the cases established by the organization. Waiting time is deducted from the total race time. Judges can add time to runners who are penalized, as well as force them to stop running at the checkpoints to serve a sanction.
The rankings are established by the race time of the runners who complete the entire course, to which the corresponding penalties, if any, will be added. Each participant will receive a chip, which they must use by placing it in their shoe. The chip sends a signal that, when passing through the corresponding readers, shows the competitor's race time.
Competitors will be lent a chip, and will be responsible for its correct use and return at the end of the competition. The replacement cost for loss and/or destruction due to incorrect use will be the responsibility of the participant, who must pay the organization the sum of ten dollars (USD 10).
Results can be found the day after the race on the Raid Columbia webpage (www.raidandes.com)
The organization will present awards to:
16.1 General:
- The first 3 WOMEN and MEN
16.2 Age Groups:
The first 3 from each category
*The category must have a minimum of 5 runners, otherwise it will be combined with the preceding category.
The trails are our home, and thus we must take care of them as such. Those who participate in trail races know how important the environment is, which is why we must respect it!
Edible items must be carried without their packaging in an easily closable bag, and gels must be already dissolved in plastic bottles.
Littering before, during or at the finish of the race carries a 2 hour penalty.
During Raid Columbia, taking care of nature and respecting the culture of each area is a duty for everyone, but especially for those of us who enjoy the beauty of the mountain and its landscapes.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Enjoy getting to know the culture, customs, gastronomy and traditions of the local populations. Approach them with respect.
- Don't throw trash on the ground. In a natural space, make sure that the only footprint you leave is that of your footwear.
- Use minimal disposable products.
- Respect the flora and fauna.
- Use the chemical toilets, not the bushes.
- Use natural resources, such as water and energy, sparingly.
- If you buy a gift or souvenir, look for products that are an expression of the local culture in order to benefit the economy of the towns that receive it.
- During the race, runners must keep all trash, whether it is granola bar wrappers or plastic bottles.
In Purmamarca and Tumbaya
In this area, GRASS is very expensive, both financially and in care, so we ask both runners and companions to be especially careful in the squares and places in the town where there is grass. It is prohibited to step or sit in these places, and we ask that you also let those people who are not informed about this know.
Another important point to respect is the fountain in the Plaza de Purmamarca, which is NOT allowed for bathing or getting wet.
Both towns use a waste sorting system. There will be garbage bins distributed in all sectors. Pay attention as the bins are identified by organic and inorganic waste.
In Salinas:
In Salinas Grandes you will see some mountains or hills of salt. These mountains are the salt harvest carried out by the mining workers. They asked us to be especially careful with this, therefore, it is NOT permitted to climb them. It is considered a serious offense because it ruins the harvest. We ask you to be very careful and respect this.
The organization will contract Personal Accident insurance for each runner covering the following:
Amount guaranteed:
$2,000,000 ARS for death or disability due to accident
$100,000 ARS for medical assistance due to accident
*In all cases, documentation will be presented to the insurance company to determine if the accident is covered within the framework of an event of these characteristics.
The safety of the runners is a priority for the organization. There will be a security team with the necessary equipment and will be available to provide assistance to participants. Throughout the different courses, there will be specialized mountain guides to provide adequate security and attention.
Runners will be traveling through regions unaccessible by vehicles (in many cases) and only accessible by horse or in some areas by helicopter, depending on the weather.
Throughout the race, the organization will have a team of doctors and health professionals (nurses, assistants, etc.), under the medical direction of experts in the field on the routes and in the camps. The aforementioned professionals will be accompanied by medical specialists, who will be available to answer runners' questions. Once the runner enters a hospital or sanatorium, the expenses are the responsibility of the participant. Therefore, we recommend always carrying your social work or medical assistance insurance credential.
Runners must have participated in adventure races and have very good physical fitness.
The certificate must be uploaded to your entryfee profile. It can be uploaded up to and including March 28, 2025. Certificates dated within the 12 months prior to the race will be accepted (those issued prior to April 2024 will not be valid).
If the certificate is not submitted on time, the runner will not be allowed to participate in the race.
Images obtained during the competition may be used by Club de Corredores and sponsoring companies for the purposes of dissemination and advertising of the event and/or associated products. Competitors who agree to participate in RAID Columbia will not have the right to make claims.
Email: info@raidandes.com
Whatsapp: + 54 9 11 3053 3190 (Only receives text messages)
22.1 Official Communication Channels:
Website: www.raidandes.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/raidcolumbia
Instagram: @raidcolumbia
22.2 Claims and Complaints
Any claim or complaint regarding the event must be submitted in writing to the following email address: info@raidandes.com
Verbal claims or complaints will not be accepted, nor will they be accepted in writing by any means other than the aforementioned.
All runners for Raid Columbia 2025 must agree to the following terms and conditions:
Without prejudice to the mandatory medical certificate required by the organization, each participant registers under their own responsibility and is the only one who judges the suitability of entering the competition and continuing it, with full knowledge of the risks that the development of the competition can create. They release in advance the organizer and sponsoring company from all criminal or civil liability in the event of a physical or material accident that may occur at RAID Columbia.
The organization reserves the right, after consulting the medical staff, to prohibit a competitor from starting the competition or, where appropriate, continuing it, if in the opinion of the organization there is a risk to the runner's health.
In case of injuries, the organization will take care of transportation to the nearest hospital. All expenses for medications, additional transfers, hospitalizations and surgical interventions will be borne by the participant/runner.
The organization is not responsible for behavior of competitors that does not respect the laws of Argentina.
Images obtained during the competition may be used by Club de Corredores and sponsoring companies for the purposes of dissemination and advertising of the event and/or associated products. Competitors who agree to participate in RAID Columbia will not have the right to make claims.
The organization maintains the right to shorten the path for runners who are in the latter half of the race.
The organization has the power to:
- Modify the established course.
- Make cuts in the courses for the safety of the runners.
- Stop the race in case of inclement weather or another impediment that makes its normal development impossible.
- Divert the course in the case of difficulties on the terrain, inclement weather or unexpected events.
Registration for RAID Columbia implies acceptance of the terms and conditions set out in these regulations, the terms of which participants expressly declare that they know and understand.
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