Ready for the probably toughest but also most impressive cycle racing experience that can be found in the Alps? Countless hobby athletes face the "Ötztaler" challenge every year. This unique cycle marathon pushes them to the limit as the exhausting sports event is not in vain considered a highlight in the racing bike scene and a true challenge for every racing cyclist. Registration can be made online from 01 to 28 February 2019, but you will need a little luck as the 4500 coveted and limited participants' places are drawn by lot in the first half of March. The lucky ones can look forward to a starting place.
Registration and participation in the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon (including side events) are based on the terms and conditions of registration and participation as well as on the currently valid general rules of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon.
Official registration is only possible from 01 to 28 February 2019 online at www.oetztaler-radmarathon.com - A registration fee of EUR 5 plus EUR 0.90 security and transaction fee will be charged per participant. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by credit card. Datasport AG guarantees the highest safety standard for this service offered.
It is possible to register as a single person, a mini group (2-4 persons) or a whole team (5 to 35 persons). If a mini group or a team is drawn, all participants who have officially registered in the registration list in the course of the registration process are automatically included. Multiple registrations are excepted - such registrations will be excluded from the official draw immediately.
The main draw will take place in the first half of March 2019. Persons who get a starting place will be published on the Ötztaler homepage on the day of the raffle and notified by email (it's recommended to check also the SPAM folder).
The maximum number of participants for the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2019 is 4000.
The percentage of starting places available for all groups (a) individual starters, (b) mini groups and (c) teams will be made only after the end of the registration phase and depends on the real value of all participants registered. For example, if 65% register as a single starter, 65% of the available starting places will be drawn by lot among individual starters.
The organizer reserves the right to give away a maximum of 500 further starting places (sponsors, media, etc.) which are not part of the official drawing and count as special starting places. Additionally, 500 starting places will be given away in combination with package deal bookings.
The entry fee for the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon 2019 amounts to € 149 plus the chip deposit of € 10. The chip deposit will be refunded upon return of the undamaged timekeeping chip. All transaction and security fees required must be paid by the participant himself.
Payment of the entry fee is made via the link provided in the confirmation e-mail. Payment can be made either by bank transfer or credit card.
In particular, the starter package includes:
In the course of the event and on the track, the participants can take advantage of varied in-kind benefits, meals and drinks plus other services:
5 refreshment stations on the track plus drinks and snacks in the finish area
Breakdown service on the race course (replacement parts must be paid separately)
Deposit service including special transport bag
Free massage service on the track (Schönau refreshment station)
Download link for the Ötztaler 2019 film highlights
Video production for several TV stations
Certificate for all finishers to download via internet
List of official results - published online on the homepage and in the "Ötztaler Nachrichten" marathon booklet
The coveted, high-quality Ötztaler Cycle Marathon Finisher Jersey exclusively available for "finishers" without any exception (for participants who complete the entire marathon course correctly, pass all checkpoints and reach the finish area in Sölden before the course closing car);
Entertaining side program
Participants who have registered correctly and have received a starting place can pass it on other persons registered within the official "transfer period" (06.06 - 26.06.2019). The transfer and processing fee amounts to € 50. For organizational reasons, the passing on of starting places is only possible within the above mentioned transfer period.
In order to pass on a starting place correctly, the transfer form available on the event's website must be completed entirely and correctly. After checking these data, the person to whom the starting place is transferred, will receive a personal payment link requesting payment of the transfer and handling fee of € 50 by 30.06.2019 at the latest. After receipt of payment, the transfer of the starting place will be activated and registered also in the official start list. The person who gave away the starting place is no longer registered and therefore not authorized any more to take part in the marathon.
PLEASE NOTE:
If the participant for whatever reason is not able to start in the marathon or participate in a side event, there is no right to a refund of already paid participation and entry fees. The participant has no right of compensation for any expenses or costs or for the cancellation of accommodations booked already.
The canceled starting place is not valid for the following year!
