Race rules

Article 1, Organisation

The Wawgant Toubkal Trail is organised by the Tougr Ikkaln Cooperative for Mountain Tourism and Local Development, in partnership with the Tougr Ikkaln Association for Mountain Sport.

Official website: www.wawganttrail.ma

Intellectual property

• The name "Wawgant Toubkal Trail" is a trademark officially registered with the Tougr Ikaln Association for Mountain Sports and Local Development.
• The Tougr Ikaln association is the official organiser of the event.
• Any use of the name or trademark for commercial, advertising or promotional purposes is forbidden without prior written permission.

Article 2, Dates, venues and official programme

Dates: 12 and 13 June 2027 in Imlil (Morocco), in the heart of Toubkal National Park. The Toubkal Summit by Wawgant (4,167 m) takes place on Saturday 12 June 2027, details to be announced.

Central venue

The Wawgant Toubkal Trail Village, in the centre of Imlil. All the key points of the organisation are at this village:

• Bib pickup (all distances)
• Starts and finishes of all races
• Trail village and entertainment
• Post-race meal and official ceremonies

Official programme

Friday 11 June 2027, Trail Village in Imlil

• 16:00 to 21:00: bib pickup for the 42 km and 21 km
• 18:00: official briefing for participants in the long races (21 km and above)
• 19:00: cultural and musical entertainment (Ahouach of the High Atlas)

Saturday 12 June 2027, long races

• 7:00: start of the WTT 42 km, Two Valleys Wawgant
• 16:00 to 20:00: bib pickup for the 21 km and 10 km
• Toubkal Summit by Wawgant, details to be announced

Sunday 13 June 2027, short races and closing

• 8:00: start of the WTT 21 km, Wawgant Goat Trail
• 9:00: start of the WTT 10 km, Wawgant Fun Trail
• 11:00: podiums and prize-giving (all distances)
• 12:00: post-race meal and official closing at the Wawgant Village

Toubkal Summit by Wawgant (special race)

Saturday 12 June 2027. Start and finish: Imlil.

Article 3, The official races

Article 4, Conditions of participation

Minimum age: 18 or older on the date of the event. Medical certificate required (less than one year old). Acceptance of the official rules is required at registration.

• Open to licensed and unlicensed runners aged 18 or older on the date of the event.
• Acceptance of the official Wawgant Toubkal Trail rules is required when registering for each distance.
• A medical certificate (less than one year old) is required, to be emailed to contact@wawganttrail.ma at registration for validation by the organisation.

For the long races

• WTT Toubkal, Toubkal Summit by Wawgant
• WTT 42 km, Two Valleys Wawgant
• WTT 21 km, Goat Trail

The organisation requires a track record or proof of experience: having finished a long or ultra trail race, with an ITRA point or equivalent.

Article 5, Registration

Registration is exclusively online through the SportEvents platform: sportevents.ma

To register, go to www.wawganttrail.ma, click "Register" for the race of your choice, accept the official rules, then continue to SportEvents.

No registration on site will be accepted.

The entry fee includes

• A finisher t-shirt (handed out at the finish to finishers)
• A finisher medal
• Entertainment and music on the course and at the race village
• Solid and liquid refreshments suited to each distance
• Medical assistance throughout the event
• Individual accident insurance provided by the organisation

Payment

The entry fee is paid exclusively online, securely, through SportEvents. Accepted payment methods: bank transfer in MAD, Moroccan and international bank card. No other payment method is accepted.

Group discounts

An automatic discount applies to groups of 20 people or more registering through the official website.

Changes, cancellations and transfers

• Any request to change, cancel or transfer a registration must be sent by email to: contact@wawganttrail.ma
• Cancellation requests must be made at least 30 days before the date of the event.
• Any validated cancellation automatically carries a fixed administrative fee of 150 MAD.
• Once the 30 days before the event have started, no cancellation or refund will be accepted.

Elite athletes and well-known runners

• Free entry is reserved for top-level or very well-known elite runners with an official international or national record (UTMB, ITRA, recognised podiums).
• Those concerned must email contact@wawganttrail.ma with: name, date of birth, distance, ID and official supporting documents.
• The organisation reserves the right to accept or refuse any request.

Article 6, Mandatory trail kit

A mandatory kit check is carried out before the start for all distances. Every runner must present themselves at the check with their complete kit.

Failure to comply may result in a start ban or disqualification during the race.

So that your Wawgant Toubkal Trail experience goes as well as possible and you are fully safe in the mountains, please follow the mandatory kit list below scrupulously.

Mandatory kit

• Headlamp: one for the 21 km, two for the 42 km and the Toubkal Summit by Wawgant, none for the 10 km
• Water reserve of at least 1 litre (mandatory for all distances)
• Emergency blanket
• Whistle
• Waterproof and windproof jacket
• Charged mobile phone with the emergency number saved
• Cap or buff
• Personal cup (no disposable cups provided at aid stations, zero plastic policy)
• Personal bowl and cutlery for the aid stations at the checkpoints (CPI)
• ID (mandatory at bib pickup and to be carried during the race)

Article 7, Bib pickup and start times

Bib pickup takes place exclusively at the Wawgant Toubkal Trail Village, in the centre of Imlil, the official start and finish of all races.

A bib is handed over only on presentation of

• an ID document
• and a valid medical certificate (less than one year old on race day), emailed to contact@wawganttrail.ma before the event

No bib will be handed over without these documents.

Bib pickup hours

• Friday 11 June 2027, 16:00 to 21:00: 42 km Two Valleys Wawgant and 21 km Wawgant Goat Trail
• Saturday 12 June 2027, 16:00 to 20:00: 21 km Wawgant Goat Trail and 10 km Wawgant Fun Trail

Start times

• Saturday 12 June 2027: 42 km, start at 7:00
• Sunday 13 June 2027: 21 km, start at 8:00
• Sunday 13 June 2027: 10 km, start at 9:00

All starts and finishes take place at the Wawgant Toubkal Trail Village, Imlil centre, which also has the aid station area and the post-race meals.

Toubkal Summit by Wawgant (special race)

• Date: Saturday 12 June 2027
• Start and finish: Wawgant Toubkal Trail Village, Imlil centre
• Bib pickup: hours to be confirmed later on the official website (www.wawganttrail.ma)

Article 8, Aid stations, course marking and safety

Aid stations

Solid and liquid refreshments suited to each distance. At every aid station (CPI):

• Still and sparkling water
• Tea and coffee
• Dates, raisins, bananas, oranges, chocolate
• Hot soup depending on the distance and the time of passing
• Personal bowl and cutlery required to eat on site (zero plastic policy)

Important note: some CPIs are for hydration and safety only. They do not offer solid food.

Zero plastic policy. Personal cup required: no disposable cups are provided at the aid stations.

Post-race meal: every runner gets a full meal served at the Wawgant Toubkal Trail Village after finishing, for recovery and conviviality.

Course marking

• Courses are fully marked with flagging tape and eco-responsible markings, meeting safety standards and minimising environmental impact.
• All participants must strictly follow the course signs and instructions, on pain of disqualification.

Safety

• Medical and mountain rescue teams are present throughout the course at all times.
• The organisation may neutralise a runner judged to be in danger, to guarantee the safety of all participants.

Article 9, Cut-off times and checkpoints

Cut-off times

Checkpoints and cut-off times

• Checkpoints (CPI) and cut-off times are set by the organisation for each distance.
• Being checked anywhere other than the official CPIs is strictly forbidden.
• Some points may be hidden to ensure the course and safety are respected.
• Any outside technical assistance (help, transport, unofficial refreshments) is forbidden, notably on the 42 km.

Withdrawal

• Any withdrawal must be made at a checkpoint.
• Runners are taken care of and brought back to the start village by the organising team.

The detailed cut-off times for each checkpoint will be published on the official website: www.wawganttrail.ma

Article 10, Rankings, categories and prizes

*The amount and type of rewards (cheques, trophies, medals) may be changed by the organising committee depending on the available budget, up to the day of the event.

Article 11, Image rights

1. Permission to use images

Every participant explicitly authorises the Wawgant Toubkal Trail organisation to use their image (photos, videos, interviews, audio recordings) for the promotion and official communication of the event, on all media (website, social networks, brochures, posters, partner media).

2. Limits and respect for privacy

The use of images must respect the participant's dignity and privacy. No commercial use unrelated to the event will be made without the participant's prior written agreement.

3. Implied consent

Taking part in the event implies acceptance of this article. Any participant who wishes to refuse the use of their image must notify the organisation in writing before bib pickup, by email: contact@wawganttrail.ma

4. Duration of use

The organisation may use the images to promote the event and its future editions, with no time limit, unless the participant explicitly withdraws.

5. Compliance with international standards

This article follows the recommendations of international trails and marathons (UTMB, ITRA, World Athletics), which require clear communication on the use of images and the participant's right to refuse.

Article 12, Sustainable development and the organiser's commitment

1. Zero plastic policy

The event applies a zero plastic policy, and the use of disposable cups is strictly forbidden. Participants must use their own cups, bowls or cutlery, provided by the organisation, at all aid stations.

2. Respect for the environment and local people

Strict respect for wildlife, plants and local residents. The Wawgant Toubkal Trail takes place in Toubkal National Park, a fragile natural environment that must be preserved. Participants must take care not to damage the trails, natural areas and biodiversity.

3. Penalties

Any breach of the environmental rules may lead to penalties, up to immediate disqualification from the race.

4. Aid stations (CPI)

The aid stations follow eco-responsible standards:

• Waste sorting
• Limited packaging
• Solid and liquid refreshments that respect the environmental rules

5. The organiser's commitment

Given its strong commitment to protecting the environment and sustainable development, the organiser of the Wawgant Toubkal Trail:

• Carries out concrete actions to reduce the event's ecological impact
• Works with institutional and environmental partners to promote awareness and good environmental practice in the High Atlas

6. International compliance

The event meets international standards (UTMB, ITRA) for environmental management and sustainable development, guaranteeing a responsible, safe race that respects its territory.