16. JAN 2026
RULES
1) Scoring: Men's and women's marathon. Men's and women's tour. Men's marathon and tour +45 (born in 1981). RELAY - 3-person team competition (1 score for all, whether women, men or mixed), Schattberg Race men and women - individual competition in each case.
2) Equipment: Only equipment suitable for alpine ski touring. Skis must have steel edges and touring bindings, boots must have sturdy soles.
Mandatory equipment:
Touring skis, touring ski boots & bindings, touring ski poles, helmet, headlamp, emergency blanket, 1 pair of climbing skins.
Recommended equipment (highly recommended!!!):
Crampons, ski goggles, rucksack with warm clothing, 2nd pair of climbing skins, drinking fluid.
Equipment checks may take place before, during and after the race.
3) Changing skins is only permitted without outside assistance in the designated changing areas, without exception. Handing over closed skins is permitted. Ski changes are only permitted in the event of breakage. Only official race service personnel are permitted to intervene. Athletes are permitted to provide their own food and drink on the course.
4) No food or drink will be provided to accompanying persons at the refreshment stations. Participants, accompanying persons and spectators are requested not to throw any rubbish away along the route! (Rubbish bags are available at the checkpoints!)
5) The start area is divided into 3 start zones. Zone 1: Top 30 men's marathon runners from the previous year, top 5 women's marathon runners from the previous year, top 10 men's tour runners from the previous year, top 5 women's tour runners from the previous year, Marathon +45 top 3 from the previous year, Tour +45 top 3 from the previous year, athletes from the organising team, international top athletes (top 50 ISMF world ranking); Zone 2: Marathon & Tour, Zone 3: Schattberg Race and Relay. Assignment to the zones is based on start numbers and is mandatory for all participants. Failure to comply with the start zones will result in immediate disqualification.
6) Start numbers must be worn visibly on the front throughout the entire competition and handed in at the finish line (or at a checkpoint if the participant withdraws early). The start number must be returned in order to be eligible for the rankings. Failure to comply will result in a €40 fine and disqualification.
7) Touring skis must be carried from the start in the centre of Saalbach to the base area on the Schattberg. The entire route takes place on groomed, marked and designated slopes. Headlights, snowcats, torches and signal lights are used for orientation.
8) Registration at the checkpoints is done using timing mats. If the race is abandoned, the chip and start number must be handed in at one of the checkpoints or at the finish line. This is for your own safety and prevents the possible deployment of mountain rescue services at the participant's expense (it is possible to descend into the valley from any point along the route).
9) In order to complete the competition or to be included in the rankings, the following maximum times must be observed: maximum passing time Schattberg: 6.30 p.m. Maximum passing time Hinterglemm: Marathon & Relay 6.30 p.m., Tour 7.00 p.m. Maximum passing time Hochalm: Marathon 8:10 p.m., Relay 8:30 p.m.
If the passing times are exceeded, the participants will have their start number and chip taken away by the marshals and will be disqualified.
10) The following violations will result in disqualification:
a) Failure to return the race number or chip upon withdrawal or arrival at the finish line,
b) Use of unauthorised equipment / c) Outside assistance,
d) Unfair behaviour and failure to comply with safety standards,
e) unsportsmanlike behaviour,
f) exceeding the maximum times at the various checkpoints,
g) not wearing the race number visibly at checkpoints and at the finish line!
h) starting from the wrong starting block (whether knowingly or unknowingly)
i) throwing rubbish away outside the refreshment stations (checkpoints)
11) Any objections must be submitted to the race organisers within one hour of crossing the finish line, accompanied by a deposit of €100. If the protest is accepted by the race organisers, the deposit will be refunded.
12) It is possible to switch from the Tour distance to the Marathon at any time during the race. Switching from the marathon to the tour is also possible, but will result in an extra 10 minutes being added to the race time.
13) Rubbish such as water bottles, gel and bar wrappers may only be disposed of at the individual refreshment stations (checkpoints). Disposing of rubbish outside the refreshment stations will result in immediate disqualification.
14) Animals are not permitted!
15) By registering for Mountain Attack, I agree to and accept the rules and conditions of participation (including all coronavirus/pandemic measures, if applicable).
16) Participants undertake to comply with the WADA anti-doping rules and not to use any prohibited substances/agents.