BWT Sgambeda Regulations
The BWT Sgambeda Freestyle is a promotional cross-country skiing race held in Livigno on Sunday, December 14, 2025, over a distance of 30 km, and is included in the FIS international calendar.
Here you’ll find all the official information about participation details, the relay race, rankings, prizes, and much more.
General participation rules
Both male and female athletes are eligible to participate, provided that:
– they are at least 16 years old (born in 2010 or earlier) and hold a valid F.I.S.I. membership card for the 2025/2026 winter season, as required by current regulations;
or
– they are at least 18 years old and hold a valid medical certificate for competitive sports specifically for cross-country skiing, valid on the day of the race.
The categories are as follows:
Men’s categories
SENIORES (born in 1996 and later)
M1 (1995-1981)
M2 (1980-1971)
M3 (1970-1961)
M4 (1960-1956)
M5 (born in 1955 and earlier)
Women’s categories
SENIORES (born in 1996 and later)
F1 (1995-1981)
F2 (1980-1971)
F3 (1970-1961)
F4 (born in 1960 and earlier)
REGISTRATIONS
The registration fee is set at:
| From 15/09/2025 to 31/10/2025 | € 50,00 |
| From 01/11/2025 to 10/12/2025 | € 60,00 |
Online registrations will close on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
After this date, it will be possible to register at the Race Office located at Aquagranda (on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) at a cost of €65.00.
PAYMENT METHODS
On-line al link https://join.endu.net/entry?edition=94631
Registrations can be completed by credit card or bank transfer.
If a registered participant is unable to take part in the race, the registration fee will not be refunded, nor will the registration be valid for the following year.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to close registrations once the maximum number of 500 athletes has been reached.
Starting groups
Each participant may choose their preferred starting group at the time of registration:
Group 1 – Elite athletes
Group 2 – Advanced athletes
Group 3 – Amateur athletes
Furthermore, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to close access to any starting grid once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
Race services
Race Services: technical assistance, medical assistance, professional timing, refreshment stations along the course and at the finish line, changing rooms, lunch voucher, showers, and awards ceremony.
Timing: timing will be managed by EVODATA Srl (Official MySDAM Timer) using chip-based technology.
Please note: failure to use the chip correctly will result in exclusion from the official ranking and no recorded finish time.
The race gift will be given to the first 500 participants together with the race package, available at the Race Office.
BIB NUMBER DISTRIBUTION
Race bibs will be distributed at the Race Office located at Aquagranda, Via Rasia 999 (upon presentation of a valid F.I.S.I. card for the 2025/2026 winter season or a medical certificate for competitive sports specifically for cross-country skiing, valid on the day of the race) on the following days:
– Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
– Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The race
The start is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., although the starting time may be subject to change.
Bib number check-in is mandatory and will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the entrance of the starting group corresponding to each participant’s bib number.
Maximum time: 4 hours.
For safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to stop the race at any time.
Each participant acknowledges that the BWT Sgambeda requires a significant physical and technical effort. By registering, participants implicitly declare, under their own responsibility, that they meet these requirements.
Throughout the course, there is no right to a free lane when overtaking other competitors. The replacement of only one ski is allowed, and removing skis during the race is strictly prohibited.
Awards ceremony
The top 3 overall men and top 3 overall women will be awarded cash prizes (gross amounts) as follows:
- 1° PLACE F/M: 1000,00 Euro;
- 2° PLACE F/M: 600,00 Euro;
- 3° PLACE F/M: 400,00 Euro.
Additionally, non-cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 men and top 3 women in the following categories (not cumulative with overall awards):
- SENIORES F/M (1996 and earlier)
- MASTER F1/M1 (1995 – 1981)
- MASTER F2/M2 (1980 – 1971)
- MASTER F3/M3 (1970 – 1961)
- MASTER F4 (1960 and earlier)
- MASTER M4 (1960 – 1956)
- MASTER M5 (1955 and earlier)
Protests
Protests may be submitted to the jury within one hour after the arrival of the first competitor, accompanied by a fee of €50.00, which will be refunded if the protest is accepted.
Race cancellation
Protests may be submitted to the jury within one hour after the arrival of the first competitor, accompanied by a fee of €50.00, which will be refunded if the protest is accepted.
Liability
By completing the registration and paying the corresponding fee, participants fully accept these regulations and confirm that they hold a medical certificate compliant with Ministerial Decree of February 18, 1982.
Furthermore, they release the Organizing Committee from any liability, including in the event of injuries occurring before, during, or after the race, or for any damage caused to third parties or to others’ property.
General information
By submitting the registration, each participant authorizes the processing of their personal data for matters related to the event or future informational activities, pursuant to Article 10 of Law 675/96.
Each participant also authorizes the organization to use images for the promotion of the event across all national and international media, as well as for the distribution of promotional materials and photos related to the race.
By submitting the registration form, the participant declares full acceptance of these rules. For any matters not covered in this regulation, F.I.S. and F.I.S.I. regulations shall apply.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time.