Volcano Trail

The LAFUMA Volcano Trail is a individual-time trial race in stages that requires a very good physical training and excellent endurance. The stages are generally run over dirt tracks, but short climbing and water crossings must be expected too. The Sicilian Volcano Trail is open both to men and women over 18 years. This race, divided into stages, runs for 100 Km with a positive drop of 4.670 m. The race is divided into 5 timed runs. The maximum numbers of participant is 50 runners and 20 companions.

Meeting point: each runner is responsible of arriving on time at the meeting point at 1 pm at Catania airport. In case of delay the staff of the race must be informed. Each delay that is not supported by a reasonable justification is cause of elimination, without any refund.

Required documents: I.D is required for entering in Italy for European citizens. It is compulsory a Medical Certificate, stating your good health for facing races and trails issued by a sport medical center with a test on physical efforts confirming that the athlete is physically fit for this race. No certificate are required for companions.

Equipment:

• - trail running shoes, on Etna you can run for short distance on the snow
• - “camel bak,” or a belt that can carry a 2l. bottle - sweat-shirt or a pile
• - light windbreaker (on Etna temperature can low under 0°)
• - warm hat and gloves - gators for sand (on Etna and Stromboli there are steep descents on lava sand
• - T-shirts with fast dry system - mineral salts, energy bars and dry fruits
• - ear plugs and eye drops - protective sun lotion for skin and lips
• - anti-reflection sunglasses and motorcycle glasses (in case of wind)
• - a whistle and a first aid kit
• - walking poles advised - sandals and swimsuit
• - Compeed plasters or mole skin
• - Headlamp

Luggage: luggage transfers are organized with hotels. Anyway, sometimes you have to carry your luggage for short distances (for example when you catch the hydrofoil). We advise you to use two kind of bags: a big one with wheels and a backpack as hand luggage. We advise to put all the necessary for the run on the hand luggage (shoes, shorts, t-shirts and camel bak). Sometimes luggage get lost and they will delivered after some days…

Weather: at the end of April the average temperature in the region is forecast at 25° degrees Celsius. During the night and on Etna, temperatures could be very cold. Rains are possible in that period. Anyway every year runners have time for bathing at the Aeolians Islands. Statute of loyalty Each runner must respect the

Statute of loyalty: that requires to help any runner in trouble until the arrive of a member of the organization. The runner who help must take the time spent in helping others by themselves and it will be taken off from the total time of the leg at the end of the same leg. Also, they receive a 1 minute bonus for each 5 minutes of assistance. If the statute is not respected or is misunderstood on purpose the runner is eliminated.

Hike program for runners travelling companions: In order to follow the runners during the race we propose a hiking parallel program, escorted by a English speaking guide, for all the week. We will hike on the same paths run by the competitors and it will be possible to hike over the top of the volcanoes, discover the environment and look at the runners passing by.

Program modification: the proposed itinerary can be changed by race director if necessary, especially in case of volcanic eruptions, climatic conditions or other extraordinary circumstances. Any form of refund is previewed in case of cancellation of one or more legs due to bad weather or to safety reasons.