The organizer of the event – Tatra SkyMarathon (hereinafter referred to as the “Event,” “Competition,” or “Race”) is the High Mountain Club in Zakopane, located in Zakopane (Droga na Wierch 4, 34-500 Zakopane), NIP: 7361470825, REGON: 001062701.

Contact details of the Organizer regarding the Competition can be found on the website: https://tatraskymarathon.pl/kontakt.

During the Event, contact with the Organizer will be possible through the Race Office, which will be located on July 25-26, 2025, at the following address: Siwa Polana – Witów, 34-512 Witów. https://maps.app.goo.gl/M6W8rozCLv5bE6hv7

• The event – Tatra SkyMarathon will take place on July 25-26, 2025. A detailed schedule is available on the website: https://tatraskymarathon.pl.

The aim of the Event is to:

1. promote Poland, Małopolska, the Tatra Mountains, Podhale, and Orawa region;
2. promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent addiction among youth and adults by popularizing mountain running of varying difficulty levels;
3. promote physical activities among children;
4. provide an opportunity for youth and adults to compete with the best mountain runners in the world on a challenging route in the Tatra Mountains;
5. foster integration among runners, fans, tourists, and volunteers by allowing them to follow the competitors’ race and cheer them on along the course;
6. popularize ecological and safe behavior in the mountains.

As part of the Event, four mountain races will be held:

1. Tatra SkyMarathon – as part of the Merrell Skyrunner World Series (see course details in § 3 below);
2. Tatra Trail as part of the Merrell Skyrunner World Series U23 (see course details in § 4 below);
3. Orava Trail (see course details in § 5 below);
4. Mini Tatra Sky (see course details in § 6 below).

The course of the races, as well as their distances and elevation gain, are based on measurements reported to the International Trail Running Association (ITRA). However, in reality, these may differ.
The GPX track can be downloaded from the website: https://tatraskymarathon.pl.

The provisions of these Regulations apply to all races, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the following provisions.

The Tatra SkyMarathon course is approximately 45.4 km long. The total elevation gain is 3300 m+.

The start and finish of the race are located at: Siwa Polana – Witów, 34-512, Witów.

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A detailed course map and profile visualization are attached as Appendix No. 1, point 1, to these Regulations.

The Tatra SkyMarathon course follows the hiking trails of the Polish Western Tatras and is technically demanding. During the race, participants will encounter significant exposure, challenging terrain, including steep, rocky sections. An additional challenge will be the accumulated elevation gain and the variable weather typical of the Tatra microclimate. Gusty winds, storms, and hail may occur during the race.

There will be 3 aid stations on the course, located at:
● Cudakowa Polana in the Kościeliska Valley (approximately 6.5 km from the start);
● Hala Ornak Mountain Hut in the Kościeliska Valley (approximately 23 km from the start);
● Polana Trzydniówka in the Chochołowska Valley (approximately 36 km from the start).
Participants are not allowed to leave their bags or deposits at the aid stations.

The following time limits are established for completing the course:

• 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the aid station at Cudakowa Polana in the Kościeliska Valley;
• 2 hours 30 minutes to reach the aid station at Ornak Mountain Hut in the Kościeliska Valley;
• 5 hours 10 minutes to reach the aid station at Trzydniówka Clearing in the Chochołowska Valley;
• 6 hours to reach the finish line.

Exceeding the time limit at any of the above-mentioned points will result in disqualification. In such a case, the participant must return their race number to the judge at the nearest checkpoint and cease further participation in the competition.

The Tatra Trail course is approximately 15 km long. The total elevation gain is 650 m+.

The start and finish of the race are located at: Siwa Polana – Witów, 34-512, Witów.

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A detailed course map and profile visualization are attached as Appendix No. 1, point 2, to these Regulations.

The Tatra Trail course follows forest trails, with the initial and final sections also following hiking trails.

There will be 2 aid stations on the course at Magura Witowska (at 5.5 km and 9 km). Participants are not allowed to leave their bags or deposits at the aid stations.

The following time limits are established for completing the course:
● 1 hour 20 minutes to reach Magura Witowska (5.5 km).
● 3 hours to reach the finish line.

Exceeding the time limit at any of the above-mentioned points will result in disqualification. In such a case, the participant must return their race number to the judge at the nearest checkpoint and cease further participation in the competition.

The Orava Trail course is approximately 36 km long. The total elevation gain is 1500 m+.

The start of the race is located in the town of Twardoszyn, Slovakia, at: Trojicne Nameste Street, 027 44 Twardoszyn.

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The finish of the race is at: Siwa Polana – Witów, 34-512, Witów.

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A detailed course map and profile visualization are attached as Appendix No. 1, point 3, to these Regulations.

The Orava Trail course follows hiking trails in the Orava and Podhale regions. Additionally, especially in the initial section, it passes through public roads.

There will be 2 aid stations on the course, located at:
● Czarny Potok near the forestry lodge (approximately 22 km from the start);
● Magura Witowska (approximately 29 km from the start).
Participants are not allowed to leave their bags or deposits at the aid stations.

The following time limits are established for completing the course:
● 3 hours 50 minutes to reach the aid station at Czarny Potok;
● 7 hours to reach the finish line.

Exceeding the time limit at any of the above-mentioned points will result in disqualification. In such a case, the participant must return their race number to the judge at the nearest checkpoint and cease further participation in the competition.

The organizer does not provide transport to the start of the race as part of the entry fee.
However, the organizer provides organized transport from the race office at Siwa Polana in Witów to Twardoszyn for the Orava Trail, which can be purchased for an additional fee of 25 PLN during registration in the registration panel or in cash at the race office (during office hours).
Buses will depart on July 26, 2025, between 8:00 – 8:30 AM from the parking lot at Siwa Polana near the race office.

Tatra SkyMarathon

The detailed mandatory equipment list will be provided at the main briefing the day before the race.

Required equipment list:

• Backpack or running belt capable of holding all the mandatory equipment listed below.
• At least 0.5 liters of fluids at the start – in a backpack, bladder, or bottle(s) (it is recommended to supplement fluids at each aid station with at least 1 liter).
• NRC foil (minimum dimensions: 140 x 200 cm).
• A charged mobile phone with roaming enabled and the “Ratunek” and “Google Maps” apps (or another map app, such as Mapy.cz).
• Waterproof jacket with a hood.
• Cash: at least 50 PLN and 10 EUR.
• Whistle.
• Elastic bandage (minimum 100 x 6 cm).
• Race number from the organizer (must be pinned to the front of the body in a visible location).
• Cup or flask.
• Valid ID or passport (due to the event being in a border zone or requiring crossing the border).
• Proof of payment for accident insurance (NNW) covering extreme sports, participation in the race, and rescue operations in Slovakia on July 26, 2025.

Additional recommended equipment:

• Watch with the GPX track pre-loaded.
• Sunglasses.
• Cap or headband with UV protection.
• Extra food (at least 600 kcal, e.g., energy bars or gels).

Tatra Trail

The detailed mandatory equipment list may change and will be confirmed at the main briefing the day before the race.

Required equipment list:

• Backpack or running belt capable of holding all the mandatory equipment listed below.
• At least 0.25 liters of fluids at the start – in a backpack, bladder, or bottle(s) (it is recommended to supplement fluids at each aid station with at least 0.25 liters).
• NRC foil (minimum dimensions: 140 x 200 cm).
• A charged mobile phone with roaming enabled and the “Ratunek” and “Google Maps” apps (or another map app, such as Mapy.cz).
• Windproof jacket.
• Cash: at least 50 PLN and 10 EUR.
• Whistle.
• Elastic bandage (minimum 100 x 6 cm).
• Race number from the organizer (must be pinned to the front of the body in a visible location).
• Cup or flask.
• Valid ID or passport (due to the event being in a border zone or requiring crossing the border).
• Proof of payment for accident insurance (NNW) covering extreme sports, participation in the race, and rescue operations in Slovakia on July 26, 2025.

Additional recommended equipment:

• Waterproof jacket with a hood.
• Watch with the GPX track pre-loaded.
• Sunglasses.
• Cap or headband with UV protection.
• Extra food (at least 200 kcal, e.g., energy bars or gels).

Orava Trail

The detailed mandatory equipment list may change and will be confirmed at the main briefing the day before the race.

Required equipment list:

• Backpack or running belt capable of holding all the mandatory equipment listed below.
• At least 1 liter of fluids at the start – in a backpack, bladder, or bottle(s) (it is recommended to supplement fluids at each aid station with at least 1 liter).
• A charged mobile phone with roaming enabled and the “Ratunek” and “Google Maps” apps (or another map app, such as Mapy.cz).
• Waterproof jacket with a hood.
• Whistle.
• Elastic bandage (minimum 100 x 6 cm).
• Race number from the organizer (must be pinned to the front of the body in a visible location).
• Cup or flask.
• Valid ID or passport (due to the event being in a border zone or requiring crossing the border).
• Proof of payment for accident insurance (NNW) covering extreme sports, participation in the race, and rescue operations in Slovakia on July 26, 2025.

Additional recommended equipment:

• Watch with the GPX track pre-loaded.
• Sunglasses.
• Cap or headband with UV protection.
• Extra food (at least 600 kcal, e.g., energy bars or gels).

Mini Tatra Sky

The detailed mandatory equipment list may change and will be confirmed at the main briefing the day before the race.

Required equipment list:

• Race number from the organizer (must be pinned to the front of the body in a visible location).
• Proof of payment for accident insurance (NNW) covering extreme sports and participation in the race on July 26, 2025.

Additional recommended equipment:

• Backpack or running belt capable of holding all the mandatory equipment listed below.
• At least 0.25 liters of fluids at the start – in a backpack, bladder, or bottle(s).
• A charged mobile phone with roaming enabled and the “Ratunek” and “Google Maps” apps (or another map app, such as Mapy.cz).
• Windproof jacket.
• Watch with the GPX track pre-loaded.
• Sunglasses.
• Cap or headband with UV protection.
• Extra food (at least 100 kcal, e.g., energy bars or gels).

Eligibility to Participate

A participant in the Event may be any individual who has a valid ID, passport, or other identity document, and who, on the day of the Event, has reached the following age:

1. 18 years old – for Tatra SkyMarathon
2. 16 years old – for Tatra Trail
3. 18 years old – for Orava Trail
4. 14 years old – for Mini Tatra Sky

Qualification for the Tatra SkyMarathon

To qualify for the Tatra SkyMarathon, participants must have completed at least two mountain races of at least 29 kilometers in length, with results published, within the period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2024, and within the time limit. If this criterion is met, the participant may be qualified for the start list or, in the case of a larger number of applicants, they may be entered into a lottery organized by the event organizers.

Conditions for Participation

Participation in the Event is conditioned upon submitting a written statement confirming:

• The participant’s familiarity with the present Regulations.
• Participation in the Event is at the participant’s own risk.
• The participant’s health condition enables them to take part in the Event.
  Additionally, participants are required to have a detailed knowledge of the terrain over which they will be moving.

Insurance Requirements

Participants must have a valid accident insurance (NNW) policy on the day of the Event, covering:

1. Sports insurance, including extreme sports and participation in mountain running events and mountain rescue operations in Slovakia – for Tatra SkyMarathon.
2. Sports insurance, including extreme sports and participation in mountain running events and mountain rescue operations in Slovakia – for Tatra Trail.
3. Sports insurance, including extreme sports and participation in mountain running events and mountain rescue operations in Slovakia – for Orava Trail.
4. Sports insurance, including extreme sports and participation in mountain running events – for Mini Tatra Sky.

Declaration for Participants Under 18

For participants under 18 years of age, the statement mentioned in Section 3 above must be submitted by their legal representative or guardian.

Participants can only register electronically via the website: https://tatraskymarathon.pl/zapisy.

Registration involves selecting the race and correctly completing and submitting the registration form to the organizer. Each person can register for only one race. The following data must be provided in the registration form:

1. Full name
2. Gender
3. Date of birth
4. Club
5. Country
6. City
7. Contact phone number
8. Email address
9. Name, date, distance, and elevation gain of three qualification races of at least 29 km completed within the time limit and on the full course between 01.01.2019 and 31.12.2024, along with links to the results of each qualification race (applies to Tatra SkyMarathon registration).

Participant Limits

The following participant limits apply:

• Tatra SkyMarathon: 350 spots (including 100 spots available to the organizer) – qualification criteria are described in Section 4.
• Tatra Trail: 350 spots (including 50 spots available to the organizer) – first-come, first-served for paid registrations.
• Orava Trail: 350 spots – first-come, first-served for paid registrations.
• Mini Tatra Sky: 350 spots – first-come, first-served for paid registrations.

Qualification for Tatra SkyMarathon

The organizer will individually qualify participants for the Tatra SkyMarathon based on the completion of qualifying races. Participation in qualifying races will be verified based on the provided links to the results in the registration form. The organizer will take into account the position and finish time in the qualifying race.
Participants will be informed of their qualification by email.

Notification and Payment

Qualified participants will be informed via email about:

• The confirmation of the event date: The participant must pay the entry fee within 7 days of receiving the confirmation. If payment is not received within this period, the spot will be forfeited, and the organizer will qualify participants from the waiting list.
• Event cancellation: The organizer will inform qualified participants about the new proposed date for the Tatra SkyMarathon. Qualified participants may resign within 7 days of receiving the email, and the organizer will proceed with qualification from the waiting list.

Entry Fees

The entry fees are as follows:

• Tatra SkyMarathon:
  • 450 PLN (if paid by 28.02.2025)
  • 490 PLN (from 1.03.2025)
• Tatra Trail:
  • 175 PLN (if paid by 28.02.2025)
  • 225 PLN (from 1.03.2025)
  • 250 PLN (paid at the event office)
• Orava Trail:
  • 235 PLN (if paid by 28.02.2025)
  • 285 PLN (from 1.03.2025)
  • 300 PLN (paid at the event office)
• Mini Tatra Sky:
  • 39 PLN (if paid by 28.02.2025)
  • 49 PLN (from 1.03.2025)
  • 50 PLN (paid at the event office)

Payment Procedure

• Tatra SkyMarathon: Payment must be made online to the bank account number provided via email within 7 days of receiving the qualification confirmation.
• Tatra Trail, Orava Trail, and Mini Tatra Sky: Payment must be made online within 24 hours of registration.
  Note: An online payment processing fee of 2.5% is not included in the entry fee.

Exemptions from Entry Fees

Exemptions from entry fees apply to:

• Tatra SkyMarathon:
  • Female participants with an ITRA index of at least 720
  • Male participants with an ITRA index of at least 870
• Tatra Trail:
  • Female participants with an ITRA index of at least 675
  • Male participants with an ITRA index of at least 825
  • Current individual medalists of the Polish Athletics Championships
  • Top 5 female and male participants in Tatra Trail in 2024
• Orava Trail:
  • Female participants with an ITRA index of at least 675
  • Male participants with an ITRA index of at least 825
  • Current individual medalists of the Polish Athletics Championships
  • Top 5 female and male participants in Tatra Trail in 2024

For Tatra SkyMarathon: Female participants with an ITRA index of at least 675 and male participants with an ITRA index of at least 825 are guaranteed a paid spot on the start list without the need for qualifying races.

Exemptions for Specific Groups

• Members of the Zakopane High Mountain Club and rescuers from the Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service are exempt from entry fees for Tatra SkyMarathon, Tatra Trail, and Orava Trail, provided they meet the qualification criteria.
• The order of registration applies to spots allocated by the organizer for these participants.

Invalid Registration

A registration is invalid if it is not completed electronically, the participant is not qualified by the organizer, or the payment is made after the deadline. In such cases, the organizer will refund the paid fee.

Confirmation of Registration

Once the registration and payment are confirmed, the participant’s data (name) will be published on the registration list on the website https://tatraskymarathon.pl, confirming their final qualification for the race. Only registered and paid participants will be eligible to take part in the event.

What the Entry Fee Covers

The entry fee covers:

1. Start number
2. Route marking and participant safety via rescuers along the course
3. Drinks, fruits, and snacks at the aid stations and finish line
4. Finish line deposit
5. Commemorative medal for all participants who finish within the time limit
6. Commemorative trophies and prizes (financial and material) for the best participants
7. Prize drawing for all participants
8. Participation in the afterparty

Additional Costs

The organizer does not cover:

1. Post-race recovery buffet (additional 25 PLN paid during registration).
2. Transport from Siwa Polana in Witów to Twardoszyn for the Orava Trail start (additional 25 PLN paid during registration).

Refunds

Refunds are available in the case of withdrawal from the race:

• 100% refund if canceled by 26 March 2025
• 50% refund if canceled by 26 April 2025
• No refunds after 26 May 2025.

Transfer of Start Package

Participants may transfer their start package to a third party until 26 June 2025 for a fee of 50 PLN. After 26 June 2025, transfer is not allowed.

Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing

All participants are required to attend the main briefing, which will take place 15 minutes before the race start.

Contingency Measures for Changing Weather Conditions

In case of unforeseen changes in weather conditions, the Organizer may conduct a technical briefing just before the race start to:

• Update participants on the expected weather conditions.
• Inform participants about any changes to the race course, including possible route modifications or shortening.

Obligation to Appear at the Start

• Participants must appear at the start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow the organizer to perform mandatory equipment checks and any potential technical briefing.

Start Line Placement

• Participants will be positioned at the start at the discretion of the organizer.

Start Times (July 26, 2025)

5:00 AM – Start of Tatra SkyLine (Siwa Polana – Witów)

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7:00 AM – Start of Tatra SkyMarathon (Siwa Polana – Witów)

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10:00 AM – Start of Orava Trail (Twardoszyn, Slovakia)

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12:00 PM – Start of Tatra Trail (Siwa Polana – Witów)

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12:15 PM – Start of Mini Tatra Sky (Siwa Polana – Witów)

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Countdown to Start

• The event will be preceded by a countdown and commands:
  • 3 minutes to start!
  • 1 minute to start!
  • Countdown from 10 seconds down.
  • The race will begin with a start pistol shot or the command “START!” announced by the starting judge.

Marking the Routes

• The race routes will be marked only at crossings of trails or roads.
• Participants are required to know the course layout, including its topography.

Movement on the Course

• Participants must follow tourist trails (except for segments on public or forest roads).
• Leaving the trail for any reason will result in disqualification.
• Tourist trails in the Tatras will not be closed, so extra caution is needed when bypassing or overtaking tourists.
• Public roads will not be closed; participants must use the roads according to traffic regulations, walking on the left side of the road where possible.

Wearing the Race Number

• Participants must wear their race number in a visible place at all times during the event.
• Removing the number for any reason will result in disqualification.

Compliance with Judges’ Orders

• Participants must follow the orders of the judges.
• Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Judges on the Course

• Judges will be present on the course at designated control and directional points.
• In addition, there will be unmarked mobile judges monitoring the proper conduct of the event. Mobile judges are required to show their accreditation to participants.

Assistance from Third Parties

• Participants cannot receive assistance from third parties, except in cases of life-threatening situations or health emergencies.
• Receiving unauthorized assistance will result in disqualification.

Aid Stations and Medical Assistance

• Medical assistance is available only at aid stations, where qualified doctors will be present.
• If a doctor determines that a participant is unable to continue due to health reasons, they will be prohibited from continuing the race.

Accidents and Assistance

• In the event of an accident, each participant is required to call for help and provide first aid to the injured runner.
• Failing to call for help will result in disqualification.

Eco-friendly Aid Stations

• Due to environmental reasons, there will be no disposable cups at the aid stations.
• Participants must bring their own containers or running cups (which are mandatory equipment).

Disqualification for Littering and Shortening the Course

• A participant will be disqualified for littering or shortening the course.

Withdrawing from the Race

• A participant can withdraw from the race at any time.
• In such a case, they must return the race number to the nearest judge and make their way to the entrance of the Kościeliska Valley, the Czarny Potok aid station, or the finish line on their own.

Winner of the Event
The winner will be the person who completes the race the fastest while also adhering to the established time limits.

Official Results
The official race results, including the classification of participants and the completion times (only in the Open category), will be posted at the Race Office after the race is completed, either by the last participant finishing or when the race’s time limit is reached, whichever happens first.

Protests
Each participant has the right to submit a protest within 15 minutes after the official results are announced. The protest must be submitted verbally at the Race Office.

Protest Resolution
The organizer will review the protest in the presence of the starter judge within 15 minutes of its submission. The decision of the organizer regarding the protest will be announced verbally and is final.

Race Categories and Classifications
The event will feature classifications in the following categories, divided by gender:

1. Tatra SkyMarathon:

• Open (overall, no age categories)
• Senior (18-39 years)
• Masters (40-59 years)
• Veteran (60+ years)

2. Tatra Trail:

• Open (overall, no age categories)
• U20 (16-19 years)
• U23 (20-22 years)
• Senior (23-39 years)
• Masters (40-59 years)
• Veteran (60+ years)

3. Orava Trail:

• Open (overall, no age categories)
• Senior (18-39 years)
• Masters (40-59 years)
• Veteran (60+ years)

4. Mini Tatra Sky:

• Open (overall, no age categories)
• U16 (14-15 years)
• U18 (16-17 years)
• U20 (18-19 years)
• U23 (20-22 years)
• Senior (23-39 years)
• Masters (40-59 years)
• Veteran (60+ years)

• Tatra SkyMarathon Prizes
  The top ten participants in the Open classification (Women and Men) will receive the following monetary prizes:
  • 1st place – 1,000 €
  • 2nd place – 600 €
  • 3rd place – 400 €
  • 4th place – 300 €
  • 5th place – 200 €
  • 6th place – 100 €
  • 7th place – 100 €
  • 8th place – 100 €
  • 9th place – 100 €
  • 10th place – 100 €

• Tatra Trail Prizes
  The top three participants in the Open classification (Women and Men) will receive the following monetary prizes:
  • 1st place – 3,000 PLN
  • 2nd place – 800 PLN
  • 3rd place – 600 PLN

  The top three participants in the U23 classification (20-22 years) will receive the following monetary prizes:

  • 1st place – 1,000 PLN
  • 2nd place – 600 PLN
  • 3rd place – 400 PLN

  The top three participants in the U20 classification (16-19 years) will receive the following monetary prizes:

  • 1st place – 500 PLN
  • 2nd place – 300 PLN
  • 3rd place – 200 PLN

  Prizes in the age categories and Open category are cumulative.

Orava Trail Prizes
The top three participants in the Open classification (Women and Men) will receive the following monetary prizes:

• 1st place – 3,000 PLN
• 2nd place – 800 PLN
• 3rd place – 600 PLN

Mini Tatra Sky Prizes
The top three participants in the Open classification (Women and Men) will receive the following monetary prizes:

• 1st place – 500 PLN
• 2nd place – 300 PLN
• 3rd place – 200 PLN

The top three participants in the U18 classification (16-17 years) will receive the following monetary prizes:

• 1st place – 500 PLN
• 2nd place – 300 PLN
• 3rd place – 200 PLN

The top three participants in the U16 classification (14-15 years) will receive the following monetary prizes:

• 1st place – 500 PLN
• 2nd place – 300 PLN
• 3rd place – 200 PLN

Prizes in the age categories and Open category are cumulative.

Additional Prizes for Other Age Categories
In the age categories not awarded with monetary prizes (as described in §13 points 6, 7, 8, 9 above), the organizer will refund the entry fee to the best female and male participant in each such category. This applies to participants who finish in 1st place in the following categories:

1. Tatra SkyMarathon:

• 1st place in Senior (18-39 years)
• 1st place in Masters (40-59 years)
• 1st place in Veteran (60+ years)

2. Tatra Trail:

• 1st place in Senior (23-39 years)
• 1st place in Masters (40-59 years)
• 1st place in Veteran (60+ years)

3. Orava Trail:

• 1st place in Senior (18-39 years)
• 1st place in Masters (40-59 years)
• 1st place in Veteran (60+ years)

4. Mini Tatra Sky:

• 1st place in U20 (18-19 years)
• 1st place in U23 (20-22 years)
• 1st place in Senior (23-39 years)
• 1st place in Masters (40-59 years)
• 1st place in Veteran (60+ years)

Commemorative Trophies
The top participants who place 1st to 10th in the Open category (overall), as well as the top three in each specific age category in the races (Tatra SkyMarathon, Tatra Trail, Orava Trail, Mini Tatra Sky), will receive commemorative trophies.

Prize Distribution
To receive all prizes mentioned in §13 points 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 13, the winners must be present and personally collect their awards during the award ceremony at the Tatra SkyMarathon Festival, which will take place on 26th July 2026 from 18:30 to 19:30 at Siwa Polana in Witów, 34-512 Witów.

Monetary Prizes Payment
The monetary prizes mentioned in §13 points 6, 7, 8, and 9 will be paid by the organizer within 60 days of the announcement of the results to the bank account numbers provided by the winners. However, payment will not be made before the organizer has completed the anti-doping control results and obtained all necessary tax-related information from the winner.

Additional Taxation of Prizes
An additional 11.11% of the gross prize value (rounded to the nearest whole PLN) will be withheld by the organizer as a 10% lump-sum income tax. This tax will be paid directly to the tax office, and winners will not receive the additional monetary prize.

Participation Medal
All participants who finish their race within the time limit will receive a commemorative medal.

Post-Race Competitions
After the award ceremony, additional contests will be held for all participants of the Tatra SkyMarathon Festival. The organizer will offer material prizes and gifts, each with a value not exceeding 200 PLN.

Klub Wysokogórski w Zakopanem, located at ul. Droga na Wierch 4, 34-500 Zakopane, NIP: 7361470825, REGON: 001062701, is the Administrator of personal data of the participants of the Event, i.e., the organizer.

Provision of Personal Data
Providing personal data by the participant during registration, as referred to in § 7 (2) of this Regulation, as well as other personal data required by the Regulation, is voluntary but necessary for registering the participant and enabling their participation in the event. Failure to provide these data will prevent the participant from registering as a competitor, participating in the Festival, being classified, or receiving any potential awards.

Collection of Personal Data
The organizer collects personal data directly from the individuals concerned.

Processed personal data include at most: first name, last name, gender, date of birth, PESEL or Processed Personal Data
The personal data processed may include, at most: first name, surname, gender, date of birth, PESEL or NIP, address, email address, phone number, age category, club affiliation, country of origin, sports results and achievements, payment status, image, payment information (e.g., bank account number, payer’s details), health status. The organizer may disclose some of the above data to the public, particularly through the website, press, or industry bulletins, including: first names, surnames, sports results, and the participant’s image, for the publication of start lists, race results, and race reports, as well as for promoting the event and its sponsors.

Purposes of Data Processing
Personal data will be processed for the following purposes:

1. To fulfill the obligations arising from this Regulation, particularly for the registration of participants, organization, and execution of the competition, i.e., to perform the contract (Article 6 (1) (b) of the GDPR);
2. To fulfill legal obligations on the organizer regarding accounting, tax regulations, payment registrations, prize tax settlements, etc. (Article 6 (1) (c) of the GDPR);
3. To maintain a public list of participants and a public classification of sports results, which constitutes a legitimate interest of the organizer (Article 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR);
4. To establish, pursue, or defend claims between the individual concerned and the organizer, which constitutes a legitimate interest of the organizer (Article 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR);
5. To promote sports and physical culture, by reporting the course of the competition and promoting the event and its sponsors in the future, which constitutes a legitimate interest of the organizer (Article 6 (1) (f) of the GDPR);
6. To ensure safety, including the health and life of participants, which is necessary to protect the vital interests of the individual concerned (Article 6 (1) (d) of the GDPR).

Disclosure of Personal Data
The organizer may disclose personal data to entities providing legal, IT, administrative services, services related to sports classification (including time measurement), event sponsors, emergency services, including TOPR, and organizer employees.

Data Retention
Personal data will be processed for the period necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in paragraph 5 above.

Rights of Data Subjects
In accordance with the provisions of law, individuals whose personal data are processed by the organizer have the right to request:

1. Access to their data;
2. Correction of their data;
3. Deletion of their data;
4. Restriction of data processing;
5. Data portability, if the data are processed based on consent or for the performance of a contract;
6. Objection to the processing of personal data for the purpose of legitimate interests of the organizer.
   In the case of personal data processed based on consent, the individual may withdraw their consent at any time, without affecting the legality of processing that occurred before the withdrawal.

Data Transfer
The organizer does not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Automated Decision-Making
Personal data will not be subject to automated decision-making or profiling.

Right to Lodge a Complaint
Individuals whose personal data are processed by the organizer have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office if they believe that the processing of their personal data violates the provisions of the GDPR.

Participants acknowledge that photos and recordings will be made during the event, and they may appear in them.

Photographs and recordings made during the event will be used by the organizer and its sponsors (the list of sponsors is available on the website: https://tatraskymarathon.pl) exclusively for the following purposes:

1. To report the course of the event;
2. To promote the Festival and its sponsors in the future.

The participant may voluntarily consent to the publication of their image for the purposes outlined in paragraph 2 above during registration, as referred to in § 7 (1) and (2) of the Regulation. The participant acknowledges that failing to give such consent will prevent the registration of the participant as a competitor, and consequently, will prevent the participant from taking part in the Festival, being classified, or receiving any potential awards, as this is based on the legitimate interest of the organizer and sponsors of the event. The organizer must have the ability to publish at least the images of participants who have stood on the podium. The group of such participants cannot be determined at this time.

For safety reasons, the organizer, in agreement with the Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service (TOPR), may alter or shorten the route or interrupt the event.

In case of a crisis situation (such as widespread storms, hail, or heavy snow), the event may be postponed to another date. Participants will not be entitled to a refund of the entry fee. Registered participants will automatically receive a place on the new event date’s start list. If a participant withdraws from the event on the new date, the organizer will fill the spot from the reserve list.

Due to the proximity of the national border, participants must carry a valid passport or ID card at all times. This requirement does not apply to participants of the Mini Tatra Sky race.

Competitors are required to adhere to the regulations in place in the Tatra National Park, including the Nature Protection Act of April 16, 2004, and the directives of the Director of the Tatra National Park.

The organizer does not provide accommodation.

Each participant competes at their own risk, taking into account their experience and the conditions of the event.

Most of the event route leads through mountainous, difficult-to-access, exposed terrain, where specialized rescue services may take a long time to reach. In the event of an accident, each participant must call for help and provide first aid to the injured runner. Failure to call for help or offer assistance will result in disqualification.

The organizer does not provide participants with insurance, including accident insurance (NNW) in Poland and Slovakia.

• During the event, participants are prohibited from using banned substances and methods.

After completing the race, competitors may be subjected to anti-doping tests. These tests will be conducted by the Polish Anti-Doping Agency (POLADA) and a representative of the Polish Athletic Association (PZLA), or the event jury. Any competitor selected by a representative of PZLA or the race director is obligated to undergo anti-doping testing, under penalty of disqualification. If banned substances are found in the A sample, the athlete has the right to request testing of the B sample at their own expense. If the B sample confirms no illegal substances, the athlete’s result remains valid, but if the A sample result is confirmed, the race director will disqualify the athlete. The disqualification decision is final and is not subject to the appeal procedures outlined by PZLA.

The final interpretation of the rules rests with the Organizer.