The Ultimate Mountain Challenge is a test of athletic skill,
power and endurance where athletes will push through some of the
most demanding races. Athletes will compete in four separate
races taking place over two days. At the end of the
competition, the ultimate man, women and coed amateur team will be
awarded.
RACE CATEGORIES:
Pro - Man or Woman
Amateur - Man, Woman or Coed Team
RACE RULES:
1.) Athletes must compete as an individual or on a
team. Athletes may NOT compete in both divisions.
2.) The race is open to professional and amateur athletes
3.) Athletes competing in the Ultimate Mountain Challenge (UMC)
are eligible for prizes within each specific race. This
means, if a UMC athlete finishes second in the road bike race, they
will collect the prizes for second place in the road bike
race. Please see each race for specifics on prizes.
PRO & AMATEUR INDIVIDUALS COMPETITION
RULES:
1.) One athlete will compete in the Ultimate Mountain Challenge
four (4) races: Downriver Sprint, Cross Country 10k Spring Runoff
and Road Bike Hill Climb.
2.) Athletes will compete in the open division for the downriver
sprint and road bike race, by age category in the 10K, and a UMC or
Pro category for Mountain bike.
3.) Athletes will be given four separate bibs / number plates
specific for each race. This number must be worn during all
four competitions. If a bib / number is lost, the competitor
will be disqualified.
4.) Following each race, athletes' times will be collected and
added together. At the conclusion of the event, the athlete
with the fastest combined time will be awarded the winner.
5.) If an athlete is disqualified or does not finish a race,
they will receive a time with a penalty. This time will be
the last place finisher's time plus 30 minutes.
AMATEUR COED TEAM RULES:
1.) Teams must be coed (a minimum of 1 male and 1 female per
team)
2.) Teams must have a minimum of two (2) members and must not
exceed four (4) members
3.) Teams may enter only one team member per event.
4.) Teams will determine which team member will compete in each
event prior to registering for the event. Team members
competing in each individual event must be identified on
registration forms.
5.) Athletes will compete in the open division for the downriver
sprint and road bike race, by age category in the 10K, and a UMC
category for Mountain bike.
6.) Teams will be given four separate bibs / number plates
specific for each race. This number must be worn by the team
member participating in each individual race. If a bib /
number is lost, the team will be disqualified.
7.) Following each race, team's times will be collected and
added to together. At the conclusion of the event, the team
with the fastest combined time will be awarded the winner.
8.) If an athlete is disqualified or does not finish a race,
they will receive a time with a penalty. This time will be
the last place finisher's time plus 30 minutes.
RACE CLASSES:
Pro Men Individuals/Pro Women Individuals
SUP Surf Sprint - Open Division Men
SUP Surf Sprint - Open Division Women
Down River Sprint - Open Division Men
Down River Sprint - Open Division Women
MTB XC Race - Pro Men Division
MTB XC Race - Pro Women Division
10K Trail Run - Individual Age Group Men
10K Trail Run - Individual Age Group Women
Road Bike TT - Open Division Men
Road Bike TT - Open Division Women
Amateur Men Individuals/ Amateur Women
Individuals
SUP Surf Sprint - Open Division Men
SUP Surf Sprint - Open Division Women
Down River Sprint - Open Division Men
Down River Sprint - Open Division Women
MTB XC Race - UMC Division
MTB XC Race - UMC Division
10K Trail Run - Individual Age Group
10K Trail Run - Individual Age Group
Road Bike TT - Open Division Men
Road Bike TT - Open Division Women
Amateur Coed Teams
SUP Surf Sprint - Open Division Men/Women depending on
racer
Down River Sprint - Open Division Men/Women depending on racer
MTB XC Race - UMC Division
10K Trail Run - Individual Age Group
Road Bike TT - Open Division Men/Women depending on racer
DOWN RIVER SPRINT RACE RULES
The race section is a three (3) mile stretch of
river that has several Class II and III rapids that will require
intermediate paddling skills. You should be able to paddle your
kayak in a straight line and be able to make quick adjustments to
avoid obstacles. You must be a competent swimmer and we
strongly recommend practice runs before race day.
EQUIPMENT:
1) Boat length: 12' or smaller. Due to the
unique put-in location, all kayaks must be given to event staff at
registration on Friday, between 4:30pm - 7:00pm. There is no
parking available at the put-in. Please take the shuttle or
arrange for a friend to drop you off. Shuttle information on
page #1.
2) Required Gear: Life Jacket (Coast Guard approved Type
III), helmet, protective footwear, dry-top or paddling jacket or
wetsuit.
3) Plastic whitewater boats only.
4) Recommended Gear - Gore Creek is an extremely cold,
fast-flowing Class III creek. For less experienced boaters in
duckies and sit-on tops, we recommend a 3mm wetsuit (Farmer John or
Shorty) and Dry-Top or Paddling Jacket.
5)For additional information on the stretch of river or wetsuit
rental, Alpine Quest Sports has a wealth of knowledge. They
can be reached at 970-926-3867.
COMPETITION:
1) The race start line / put-in is located in East Vail on
Aspen Lane. Due to the unique location, there is no parking
at this location. The finish line is three (3) miles
downstream at the Covered Bridge in Vail Village.
2) The race is a time trial format. Women will compete
first followed by the men. Athletes will begin the race in
one (1) minute intervals and starting positions will be determined
by registration date. At the check-in, athletes will sign
waivers and go through a gear check. Special requests for
start times will not be accepted. Athletes must adhere to the
start position he/she is given.
3) Athletes must start in the designated starting spot.
Their boats will be held by the race starter. The
race starter will give each athlete a 30 second warning, 10 second
warning and begin the start countdown at five (5). At "go",
athletes will be released onto to race course. Finish times
will be recorded when the athletes cross the finish line.
4) See Down River Rules for complete rules and requirements
DIRECTIONS TO PUT-IN:
From Vail Village: head east on South Frontage Road about three (3)
miles. Take right on Aspen Lane. This road is located
right before you go under the highway. Put-in is located at
end of Aspen Lane.
MOUNTAIN BIKE XC RACE RULES
COMPETITION:
1) All racers will start and finish the race in the same
location at the base of Golden Peak. Racers will be sent out
within their division start time divided up by men and women.
See schedule for race times of divisions. Start positions
will not be pre-determined and it is up to the athlete to get into
desired location.
2) Athletes will race on the course set up by race
directors. Total length of the course will be approximately
seven (7) miles and quantity of loops performed will be determined
by race division. Along the course, athletes will have to
ride on all types of terrain ranging from forest service access
dirt roads to single track. This is a classic Colorado course
with plenty of ascending and descending sections.
3) Quantity of loops to be performed:
UMC Pro Individuals divisions - Will race with corresponding
m/w pro division
UMC Amateur Individuals divisions - Will race with corresponding
m/w UMC division
UMC Amateur Coed Team division - will race with corresponding
m/w UMC division
4) When performing a loop, athletes will be directed through a
loop lane. When athletes come into the finish line, they must
go through the finish lane. Athletes finishing in the "loop
lane" will not be recognized as finished. Only when athletes
cross over the finish line in the finish lane will their time be
stopped and recorded
5) The course will be marked prior to the race and it is
recommended to ride the course prior to race day. Signs will
be set up to direct the course and marshals will be placed in
tricky areas. It is the athlete's responsibility to follow
the signs and stay on the course. If a rider goes off course,
they will be disqualified.
5) See Mountain Bike XC Rules for complete rules and
requirements
DIRECTIONS TO START LINE:
Park in the Vail Village parking structure. Upon
exiting the structure, take a left or head east to the eastern most
exit of the structure on Vail Valley Drive (across the street from
the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa). Head south on Vail Valley
Drive about ¼ mile. Start line will be on the right behind
the Golden Peak Lodge / Children's Ski School building.
10K SPRING RUN-OFF RACE RULES
COMPETITION:
1) All racers will start and finish the race in the same
location on Gore Creek Drive and Bridge Street in Vail
Village. Racers will be sent out in one mass start.
Start positions will not be pre-determined and it is up to the
athlete to get into desired location.
2) Athletes will race on the course set up by race
directors. Total length of the race will be 10k. Along
the course, athletes will have to run on all types of terrain
ranging from asphalt to forest service access dirt roads to single
track.
6) See 10K Spring Run-Off rules for complete rules and
requirements
DIRECTIONS TO START LINE:
Park in the Vail Village parking structure. Go to
Bridge Street (center of the Parking Structure). Head south
up Bridge Street. Start line on Bridge Street and Gore Creek
Drive.
ROAD BIKE TIME TRIAL RACE RULES
COMPETITION:
1) Athletes must enter the race start area from Vail
Valley Drive (east end of the Vail Village parking
structure). Do not attempt to enter the start area through
the Covered Bridge of East Meadow Drive. This area will be
extremely busy with sponsor booths and guest to the event.
2) Racers will be sent out in (30) second intervals with open
divisions starting in (1) minute intervals. Start times will
be determined according to category, how many people are in your
category and the date when registered.
3) Please note: registration will close at 9:30an on race
day. All athletes racing must check in prior to 9:30am on
race day.
4) ALL UMC riders (pro and amateur) will race in the open
division.
5) Final start times will be posted at the start area entrance
and registration by approximately 9:30am, on Race day.
Athletes are responsible to know their own start time and check-in
to the start area at least 15 minutes prior to their start
time. Athletes missing their start times will not be given a
re-start time and registration fees will not be returned.
Athletes who miss their assigned start time may still compete but
the clock will have started at the assigned time and a rider will
be timed based on that start time (ex: Riders start time is
11:00am and they show up at 11:05. They will be allowed to
start but their time when they cross the finish line will be based
on the 11:00am assigned start).
6) The course is open to traffic so be aware of vehicles at all
times for safety.
7) Post-race awards will be held on the International Bridge in
Vail Village at 3:30pm. Athletes must be present to receive
cash and prizes.
8) See Road Bike Time Trial Rules for complete rules and
requirements
DIRECTIONS TO START LINE:
Park in the Vail Village parking structure. Upon
exiting the structure go to the center of the structure / Covered
Bridge. Start line is directly outside the center entrance to
the parking structure.
ADDITIONAL RULES & REGULATIONS:
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
The competition is open to all interested athletes regardless of
state and/or country of residency. Competitors who are under
the age of 18 must register with a parent or legal guardian.
Competitors must be able to attend all scheduled events.
Athletes will be required to provide all their own equipment.
Further, athletes must abide by all applicable federal, state and
local laws and regulations during their participation in the Teva
Mountain Games®.
PARTICIPATION:
Athletes agree to be bound by these Official Rules and all
decisions of Organizers. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify
any persons found tampering with, or otherwise abusing, any aspect
of the competition as solely determined by Organizers.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
Organizers will appoint judges and the decision of those judges
will be final. There will be no review of scoring / timing
even with the presence of TV cameras. Disputes with
Organizers and/or appointed judges will result in disqualification
of that athlete.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:
Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any athlete for any
reason, including, without limitation, acting in an unsafe,
unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and/or with intent to
intimidate, threaten or harass, or harm another person. All
decisions with respect to the disqualification of an athlete shall
be made by Organizers and/or appointed judges. Failure to
comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules may
result in an athlete's disqualification and the forfeiture of
his/her interest in any prize. Organizers reserve the right to
amend these Official Rules at any time in its sole discretion, and
athletes shall have no recourse for any such changes or for any
failure (whether inadvertent or otherwise) by Organizers to follow
the stated rules. In the event that the competition is
canceled prior to the completion of the final event, no prizes will
be awarded. If the Tournament is cancelled prior to June 1st,
for any reason, athletes will be reimbursed only for his/her entry
fee. Athletes will not be otherwise compensated for any costs
or expenses associated with their participation in the
competition.