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FAQ on the Galtür Nordic Volumes

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Frequently asked questions about the event

What you should know about Galtür Nordic Volumes

The Galtür Nordic Volumes are a popular cross-country skiing event. To answer all your most frequently asked questions, this section provides you with a comprehensive Q&A area.

Stopping during the run

Anyone who abandons the race is to report to the nearest route post/medical service.

Equipment

The weather and temperatures can change fast in high alpine terrain. Good sun, cold and snow protection is required.

Results lists live

You will find the ranking lists in time on the live-info page.

Pets

It is not allowed to participate at the race with a pet (e.g. a dog).

Late entries

On-site there will be a possibility for late entries in the information office Galtür at the village square, provided that the registration is not closed before because of too large numbers of participants. All details can be found on the registration page.

Parking

Sports- & Cultural Centre Galtür
„Arzthaus“ (doctors house) Galtür
Ice-skating rink Galtür
Cable car station Wirl (Shuttleservice between Wirl and Dorfplatz Galtür)

Prize money

...only distributed at the official award ceremony! Participants who are not present at the prize giving have no claim to their prize money. There is no right of appeal.

Award ceremony

At the start- and finish area, in case of bad weather at the Sports- & Cultural Centre Galtür

Race office

The race office of all races is located in the info office Galtür on the village square.

Medical service

There is no charge for the medical services provided along the route and at the finish. Participants are liable for charges for any deployment of helicopters. The medical service and the competition directors have the right to remove participants from the race who have insufficient equipment or who run the risk of damaging their health, for a certain amount of time or definitively.

Timing and registration

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Every participant runs at their own risk. The event organiser assumes no liability before, during and after the race (also in respect of third parties). Everyone who takes part does so at their own risk and is personally responsible for their own training and health status. By paying the registration fee you automatically accept the terms and conditions. Instructions issued by race management, on route posts, and from doctors and helpers are to be followed unconditionally. Any external performance support during the race is not permitted. Any contravention of the competition rules will result in disqualification. Deviating from the signposted route will result in automatic disqualification. There is no right to appeal in the event of disqualification by the race management in the event of irregularities or grossly unsporting conduct.

Please note the ban on fluorine waxes that has been in force since 2023/24.

The Austrian Ski Association expressly points out that only ski waxes that comply with the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006) may be used at the event. Violations of the legal provisions and the consequences thereof shall be borne in full by the person responsible.

Note: It is possible at any time that the skis of the athletes for the FIS competition will be checked for the FIS Flour Bann.

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