Тerms and conditions

1. These General Terms and Conditions constitute a participation contract between the Organizer and any individual who registers for the Event (referred to as the “Participant”). The contract shall enter into force from the moment of acceptance of the terms and conditions by the Participant. By checking the box “I agree to the General Terms and Conditions” in the electronic registration form and sending it, the person makes an electronic statement declaring that he/she is familiar with these General Terms and Conditions, accepts them in full and undertakes to comply with them. This electronic consent has the force of written confirmation of the contract under general terms and conditions pursuant to Art. 16 of the Contractual Contracts Act and Art. 147a, para. 1 of the Civil Procedure Act, and binds the Participant to the clauses of the contract. In the case of a participant who fills out a physical paper form, the signature on the form (or on a separate declaration) has the same binding effect.

“Vitosha 100 km Walking and Cycling Tour” (hereinafter referred to as “Vitosha 100 Tour” or “The Event”) is an annual mass sports event, including a mountain ultramarathon and mountain biking. It has been held since 1983 once a year, usually in June.

The organizer of the Event is “Vitosha 100” LTD, VAT: BG201640927, with registered office and management address: Sofia, Krasno Selo district, Belite Brezi residential area, 19 Vorino Str., represented by Anna Ivanova Pencheva, hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer”.

The event is recreational, but also competitive in nature – participants compete in time and ranking, and the event is suitable for both amateurs and experienced athletes.

3.1. The Vitosha 100 tour includes three disciplines:

(a) Running /Fast Walking/ (100 km),

(b) Cycling (100 km), and

(c) Duathlon (combined participation – 100 km cycling + 100 km running).

3.2. The race route is a complete tour of Vitosha Mountain with a total length of approximately 100 km and over 2000 meters of total positive elevation gain, which the participants in the Duathlon discipline cover 2 times.

3.3. The start and finish are located at the same place – in front of the Boyana Residence, located in the local lane of the Sofia Ring Road. The exact GPS coordinates are: 42°39’18.4″N 23°16’37.5″E.

3.4. The route passes through the following main control points: village of Vladaya, village of Kladnitsa, Studena Dam, village of Chuypetlovo, village of Yarlovo, Plana, Bistritsa, Dragalevtsi, and back to the finish. A detailed description of the route and a map/GPS track are published on the official website of the Event at the following link: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/information/route/

3.5. By accepting these General Terms and Conditions, the Participant declares that he has carefully read the detailed description of the route, available in the link specified in point 3.4 above, and that he is familiar with the specifics of the route.

3.6. The exact route may be changed at the discretion of the Organizer in view of the safety of the participants, permits from the competent authorities or other circumstances – Participants will be notified in a timely manner of such changes.

3.7. This is a mountain race and the route is not completely safe or closed to other persons – during the Event, tourists, cars (on the sections that coincide with the road network), domestic and wild animals, etc. may move along it. At some of the most risky intersections, there is assistance from the police and judges, but Participants must be careful and comply with the rules of the road.

3.8. The Organizer places special markings – orange reflective signs with the inscription “100”, red and white tape and others, as the markings are distinguished from the permanent markings of Vitosha, which do not entirely coincide with the route of the Event. The markings for the competition are placed specifically immediately before its holding and then collected after its end.

3.9. The marking of the route is subject to external interference – it is possible that individual markings may be removed or moved maliciously by third parties, therefore Participants must be especially careful and, if they suspect a deviation, return to the last safely marked place and immediately notify the organizers on the announced phones: +359 877 601 016 or +359 887 262 692 or to the judges at the nearest point.

4.1. The event is held for the three main disciplines (running, cycling and duathlon) within one weekend, on two consecutive days – Saturday (cycling and duathlon) and Sunday (running and duathlon). For the specific year 2026, the schedule is as follows:

• Start of cyclists and duathletes: June 27, 2026 (Saturday) at 06:00 in front of the Boyana residence.

• Start of runners and duathletes: 27 June 2026 (Saturday) at 23:59 (just before midnight).

• Final deadline: The control time for finishing on Saturday is 20:00 for cycling and duathlon and on Sunday, 28 June 2026 the race officially ends for everyone and the final closes at 20:00. Other points close at earlier, which is described in the control times.

4.2. A description of the exact location for the start/finish of the Event, as well as information about the schedule are available in addition to these General Terms and Conditions and at the following link on the Event website: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/information/timetables/

4.3. There are certain control times for the Event, which Participants must meet in order to continue their participation. The main control points and times for 100 km are:

• For cyclists: Chuipetlovo – by 13:00 on 27.06.2026; Yarlovo – by 14:00 on 27.06.2026; Brezite – by 16:00 on 27.06.2026; Final (100 km) – by 20:00 on 27.06.2026.

• For runners /fast walkers/: Chuipetlovo – until 11:00 a.m. on 28.06.2026; Yarlovo – until 1:00 p.m. on 28.06.2026; Brezite – until 3:00 p.m. on 28.06.2026; Final (100 km) – until 8:00 p.m. on 28.06.2026.

After these control times, the checkpoints are closed and we are not responsible

4.4. Duathlon participants (participating in both disciplines) must comply with the above control times for both cycling (Saturday) and running (Sunday). The start for the duathlon is considered the start of the cycling tour, and a successful duathlon participant is a participant who has successfully completed both stages according to the described control times.

4.5. Additional information about the control times can be found at the following link on the Event website: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/3243-2/

4.6. Program and awards.

• For cyclists: The award ceremony is at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday (27.06.2026);

• For runners /pace walkers/ and duathletes: The award ceremony is at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday (28.06.2026).

5.1. Refreshment Points

(1) A Refreshment Point is a place where judges are stationed and food and drinks are available, the purpose of the support points is for the Participants to be able to get strength (with food and drinks), receive directions and assistance, dispose of garbage and give up the Competition.

(2) Along the route of the 100-kilometer tour, the Organizer provides 8 (eight) support points:

• Vladaya;

• Kladnitsa (24,000 meters from the starting point);

• Studena (33,190 meters from the starting point);

• Chuipetlovo (44,490 meters from the starting point);

• Yarlovo (61,690 meters from the starting point);

• Plana (72,590 meters from the starting point);

• Bistritsa (82,990 meters from the starting point);

• Dragalevtsi (92,890 meters from the starting point).

(3) At each Refreshment Point there is a team of judges and volunteers who provide participants with water, food and assistance.

5.2. Control point/ Check point

(1) Control points are places where the Organizer has placed an antenna / system to track the movement and performance of the Participants.

(2) There are multiple control points along the route, and they are not located at predetermined exact locations, unlike the support points.

5.3. Participants receive starting numbers, which they must place on the front of their body (on a T-shirt, belt, shorts, etc.) or on the handlebars of their bike. There are chips on the back of the number, which must not be peeled off, crushed or folded. If the chips are damaged, as well as if the number is put in a backpack or is on the back of the body or under clothing, then the system may not recognize it. You must specifically notify the judges.

5.4. The Organizer takes all measures within its power to ensure the safety of the Participants along the route, and the safety of the participants along the route is taken care of by teams of the Mountain Rescue Service (MSS), paramedics with an ambulance, medical personnel and police officers. The total number of organizers, judges, volunteers and staff during the Event exceeds 250 people.

5.5. Regardless of all measures taken by the Organizer to ensure adequate logistics and support, each participant bears personal responsibility for their own safety during the competition. The route passes through rugged, mountainous and difficult-to-access sections, in which immediate intervention by the Organizer, medical or rescue teams is not always possible. The participant is obliged to realistically assess his capabilities, monitor his own condition and act with increased caution in any situation.

5.6. “Zero waste” policy. The Organizer provides disposable cups or bottles at the checkpoints IF NECESSARY – each participant must bring their own container/water bottle, which they can fill at the checkpoint. This is part of the environmental initiative to reduce waste. The Organizer asks all Participants to bring their waste with them while disposing of it at the designated places.

5.7. Detailed information about the route, infrastructure, refreshment and control points is available at the following link on the Event website: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/information/route/

6.1. Participants who fail to finish or decide to terminate their participation are immediately inform the Organizer – preferably at the nearest control or refreshment point, by informing the judges, or by calling the announced phones: +359 877 601 016 or +359 887 262 692.

6.2. Participants who have withdrawn should move to the finish line or to a populated area on their own (e.g. by public transport from a nearby village, or be picked up by their relatives).

6.3. If necessary, judges and volunteers at the checkpoint will provide assistance and the Organizer will provide transportation to the start/finish line at a convenient time for them.

6.4. For safety reasons, the Participant does not have the right to arbitrarily leave the route without notifying a checkpoint judge or calling the Organizer. In the event that a Participant leaves without notifying, the Organizer is not responsible for the consequences and reserves the right to refuse their participation in future editions.

Important! It is recommended that any Participant who wishes to terminate their participation do so at a control or refreshment point, immediately notifying the judges or calling the Organizer at the announced telephone numbers: +359 877 601 016 or +359 887 262 692

7.1. The Tour of Vitosha 100 is an approved event, part of the international sports calendar (through the assistance of the co-organizer: Association “Veloclub Olimp”, 206239751, registered office and address of management: 23 Georgi Benkovski Str., Razlog 2760, represented by Iliya Bozhkov Valkanov and through TD “Vitosha”, 130929307, registered office and address of management: 18 Stefan Toshev Str., Sofia, represented by Anna Pencheva).

7.2. The event is a qualifying race for the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) series – one of the largest mountain ultramarathons in the world.

7.3. The event is also included in the official calendar of the Bulgarian Cycling Federation (with the assistance of the co-organizer: Association “Olymp Cycling Club”, 206239751, registered office and management address: 23 Georgi Benkovski St., Razlog 2760, represented by Iliya Bozhkov Valkanov).

7.4. The organizer partners with a number of institutions and sponsors, including the Sofia – European Capital of Sport Foundation, Sofia Municipality (Vitosha District), etc.

8.1. Any person who meets the requirements below and is duly registered for participation may participate in the Event.

8.2. Registration is only possible online through the official website of the Tour (section “Registration”).

8.3. How to register:

1) The participant selects the following link: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/vitosha-100-super-mountain-trail-registration/

2) The participant should click on the button corresponding to the discipline chosen by him (cycling, race walking, duathlon);

3) The participant should correctly fill in the required data;

4) The participant receives a confirmation on the email address provided by him with a unique registration ID number and instructions for paying the due fee; the ID number is also reflected against the participant’s name on the website in the list of participants

5) The participant should pay the due fee within the specified deadline.

6) When registering on the site, the participant’s name and ID number are included in the list of participants and the inscription “irregular” appears next to them, a participant becomes “regular” after paying his/her starting fee. The system processes regular participants once a day.

Important! Registration is considered complete and valid only after proper registration on the site and payment of the relevant participation fee within the specified period. Then the participant becomes regular.

9.1. The amount of the participation fee (starting fee) is determined by the Organizer and is announced in advance on the site for the relevant year at the following link: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/vitosha-100-super-mountain-trail-registration/

9.2. The fee may vary depending on the discipline and payment deadline – usually a lower price is applied for early registrations, higher for late registrations and the highest the week before the competition.

9.3. The registration fee due for the Event is as follows:

(a) Cyclists: early bird fee 40 Euro (01.04 – 22.05.2026), regular fee 55 Euro (23.05 – 21.06.2026), late fee 90 Euro (22.06 until the start)

(b) Runners: early bird fee 40 Euro (01.04 – 22.05.2026), regular fee 55 Euro (23.05 – 21.06.2026), late fee 90 Euro (22.06 until the start)

(c) Duathlon: early bird fee 50 Euro (01.04 – 22.05.2026), regular fee 60 Euro (23.05 – 21.06.2026), late fee 90 Euro (22.06 until the start)

* Important! In case of discrepancy between the text of these GTC and the information in the registration form/page at the time of registration, the information displayed to the participant immediately before confirming the registration shall take priority.

9.4. Payment method. Payment is made in one of the following ways:

(a) bank transfer to the account of “Vitosha 100” EOOD:

Recipient: VITOSHA 100 EOOD

IBAN: BG08UBBS81551007994113

SWIFT: UBBSBGSF

Reason for payment: Your ID number (received n during online registration)

(b) in cash at the EasyPay cash desk:

KIN number: 0510585684

Reason for payment: Your ID number (received during online registration)

(c) in cash at Alpi store (address: Sofia, 19 Vorino Str.), working hours from Monday to Friday 10:00 – 19:30, Saturday 10:00 – 18:00.

(d) online payment via ePay, if available as an option on the site.

9.5. All bank or transaction fees are at the expense of the participant, unless otherwise expressly stated.

9.6. Confirmation of registration. After receiving the payment, the Organizer confirms the registration and includes the participant in the list of regular participants.

9.7. The numbers and starting packages will be distributed at the previously announced address in Sofia, Druzhba 1 quarter, 19 Kap. Dimitar Spisarevski Str. during the period as follows:

• 22.06 – 25.06.2026, working hours from 10:00 to 19:00

• 26.06.2026, working hours from 10:00 to 12:00.

• then at the Start, by arriving 90 to 60 minutes before your start.

9.8. Additional information about the starting numbers can be found on the Event website at the following link: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/starting-numbers/

Important! A participant who is registered but fails to collect his number at the announced time may be allowed to start, and may collect his number late, but no later than 10 minutes after the start.

Important! The participants’ numbers do not have stickers. The soft part on the back of the race number serves to protect the chip from damage.

Important! Numbers and starting fees cannot be transferred to other Participants!

Important! Starting packages also include products provided by partners. They are often in limited quantities and sizes. Therefore, we advise you to get your starting packages at the first opportunity and not to postpone until the last moment

10.1. There is no strictly established minimum age for participation, but all persons under 18 years of age must necessarily submit a written Declaration of Consent from a parent/guardian, a sample of which is available in Appendix No. 1 to these General Terms and Conditions, as well as at the following link: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/useful-documents-2/

10.2. The Organizer reserves the right, at its discretion, not to allow minors (under 14 years of age) to participate in individual disciplines or in general, for safety reasons.

10.3. Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied on the route by an adult responsible person (e.g. parent, guardian, etc.).

10.4. Participants under 18 years of age are recommended to be accompanied on the route by an adult responsible person (e.g. parent, guardian, etc.).

10.5. Each participant declares upon registration that he/she is physically and mentally healthy and in good enough shape to cover the distance of 100 km in mountainous conditions.

10.6. Persons with serious health problems (especially cardiovascular system, high blood or eye pressure, etc.) should not participate.

Important! The Organizer is not responsible for any consequences for the health of the Participants. Each participant is personally responsible for his/her life and health during the Event.

11.1. Participants compete in the following main categories: Men and Women in each discipline (running, cycling, duathlon). In addition to the general classification (general classification) for all ages, age group classifications are also established. Age groups are unified for the three disciplines and are determined according to the year of birth of the participant.

• Women / Men up to 15 years (inclusive)

• Women / Men 16–18 years (inclusive)

• Women / Men: General classification

• Women / Men veterans 40–54 years (inclusive)

• Women / Men veterans 55+ years (inclusive)

11.2. Each participant automatically falls into the respective age group according to their year of birth. The general classification for men and women covers all ages (all participants compete for it), and separate classifications are prepared for each age group.

12.1. The classification in the competition is determined by the fastest control time to the finish. Official results (including intermediate times at control points) are published after the finish of the Event on its Website at the following link: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/results/

12.2. For each discipline (running, cycling, duathlon) winners are announced – first, second and third place in the categories of men and women (general classification), as well as the first three in each announced age group (men/women).

12.3. The award for successful completion is a special medal from the Organizer.

12.4. The awards for the top places (from first to third place) in the classification in the individual categories are symbolic.

It is mandatory for Participants to wear the minimum mandatory equipment necessary for safe participation in the mountain competition. Mandatory equipment includes at least:

MANDATORY! For runners (fast walkers) and duathletes:

– Headlamp

– Water bottle/container 0,5l

– Phone with a charged battery, matching the number on your registration

– Depending on the forecast and conditions on the day of the event, the Organizer may add other products to the mandatory equipment up to 10 hours before the respective start. This will be announced on the Tour website, as well as on the Facebook page

– MANDATORY! For cyclists and duathletes:

– Helmet

– Water bottle/container 0,5l

– Phone with a charged battery, matching the number on your registration

– Depending on the forecast and conditions on the day of the event, the Organizer may add other products to the mandatory equipment up to 10 hours before the respective start. This will be announced on the Tour website, as well as on the Facebook page

Recommended equipment, it is not mandatory:

– Sunscreen

– Walking sticks – if you will be walking most of the time, they can help you.

– Thin jacket/sweater/long-sleeved blouse – you will need them in the early hours and when you pass by the dam. It is traditionally cold there.

– Foot powder (highly recommended – helps with calluses)

– Anti-chafing and chafing cream

– Isotonic drinks / try to stay hydrated and take minerals – lack of sodium and glucose lead to hypoglycemic attacks. It is best to have 2-3 sea salt crystals or another source of sodium /for the sunny part of the day/

– Dried fruits, protein or energy bars

– Eat at the checkpoints – during the race you will burn between 6,000 and 8,000 calories

– Chain lubricant (for cycling)

– Tools (for cycling)

– Chain link (for cycling)

– Spare tire (for cycling)

– Tire patches (for cycling)

Important! The Organizer is not responsible if the Participant does not comply with the above recommendations regarding mandatory equipment. Each Participant is personally responsible for providing the necessary equipment recommended by the Organizer, and for Participants under 18 years of age, their representatives who have signed the declaration under item 9 of these General Terms and Conditions are responsible.

14.1. Declaration of participation. By registering and accepting these General Terms and Conditions, the participant expressly accepts and signs (by checking the box “I accept these General Terms and Conditions”) a Declaration of Participation, which is Appendix No. 2 to these General Terms and Conditions, whereby, among other things, the Participant expressly declares that he/she is clinically healthy, physically fit and mentally capable of participating in the Competition. Each Participant is solely responsible for his/her good health and participates in the Event at his/her own risk. It is recommended to undergo a preventive medical examination before participation.

14.2. Prohibited substances. The use of prohibited stimulants, alcohol or narcotics is prohibited before and during the competition. The Organizer may at any time remove from participation a Participant who has reason to believe that he/she is under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, as well as notify the relevant authorities.

14.3. Medical examination. If necessary, the Organizer reserves the right to request a medical examination or test of a Participant on site, and the Participant’s refusal will be considered a violation.

15.1. By registering to participate in the Event and/or by accepting these General Terms and Conditions, each Participant expressly confirms that he/she is aware of the risks inherent in such a long-distance competition and undertakes to take care of his/her own safety. These risks include:

• possibility of injuries (sprains, fractures, abrasions, etc.);

• serious injuries;

• sudden deterioration of health (overheating, dehydration, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, heart attack, etc.);

• encounters with wild or domestic animals;

• encounter with unfriendly third parties outside the Organizer’s organization;

• hazards on the terrain (fallen trees, slippery areas, ravines, intersections, cars, etc.);

• getting lost;

• death, if the Participant is not in good enough health and physical condition or if the Participant does not take the necessary care when passing the route of the Event.

15.2. By registering for participation in the Event and/or by accepting these General Terms and Conditions, the Participant accepts and expressly agrees that he voluntarily and knowingly assumes these risks and understands that they cannot be eliminated by any measures taken by the Organizer.

15.3. Each participant is responsible for his actions or inactions during the Event and competes at his own risk and responsibility.

15.4. In case of doubt about his own health or physical condition, the participant should not start or discontinue his participation.

15.5. If during the competition a participant feels unwell, severe pain or a symptom of health hazard, he must immediately discontinue his participation and, if possible, and stop at one of the points and notify the Organizer on site or at the telephone numbers indicated for this.

Important! The telephone numbers on which the Participant can signal the Organizer are: +359 877 601 016 or +359 887 262 692!

16.1. All officially registered participants who start in the Event are insured against accidents for the period of the Event. It is important to know that if you have used the wrong names or wrong information during registration, then your insurance will be on the wrong person and you will not have valid insurance.

16.2. The Organizer’s partner is the insurance company “Euroins” AD (hereinafter referred to as the “Insurer”), and the current insurance policy and general terms and conditions of the insurance are published on the Event website at the following link: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/useful-documents-2/

– Link to the Insurance Policy: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/useful-documents-2/

– Link to the General Terms and Conditions of the Insurance: https://vitosha100km.bg/en/useful-documents-2/

16.3. By accepting these General Terms and Conditions, the Participant declares that he/she has read the insurance policy and general terms and conditions of the insurance, available at the link under item 15.2 of these General Terms and Conditions, and that he/she understands the risks covered by the insurance, the insurance period and the amount of the insurance premium, as well as all other terms and conditions of the Insurance Policy and General Terms and Conditions of the Insurance.

16.4. The Organizer and the Insurer are not liable if, in the event of an insured event, the amount of the insurance premium due is insufficient to cover the Participant’s expenses.

16.5. In the event of an insured event (if a Participant is injured during the competition), the Participant is obliged to notify the Insurer within 7 (seven) working days of the occurrence of the insured event by phone at 0899992177 or by email at a.gineva@euroins.bg.

16.6. By completing the registration form, the participant agrees that the Organizer will provide the necessary personal data (name, date of birth) to the Insurer for the purposes of concluding group insurance. If the participant does not wish to be insured, he should explicitly notify the Organizer before the competition, but in such a case the Organizer may not allow his start (due to the increased risk).

16.7. The Organizer is not liable in the event that the insurer refuses or delays the payment of insurance compensation for reasons beyond the Organizer’s control (e.g. inaccurate data submitted by the participant during registration, the operation of exceptions in the general terms and conditions of the policy, etc.).

17.1. The Organizer, its employees, representatives, partners, co-organizers, volunteers, judges, sponsors are not liable for any damages /property or non-property, direct or indirect/ suffered by the Participant during and in connection with the Event, except in cases where the limitation of such liability is expressly prohibited by a mandatory legal norm of the applicable Bulgarian legislation.

17.2. The Organizer is in particular not liable for: lost, stolen or damaged belongings of participants; damage caused by third parties or other participants; lost profits of participants; as well as for incidents outside the direct scope of the competition.

17.3. By accepting these General Terms and Conditions, the Participants confirm that they understand the limitation of the Organizer’s liability under items 17.1 and 17.2 and accept it, as this is an essential prerequisite for participation.

18.1. The Participant undertakes to indemnify and defend the Organizer, its employees, representatives, partners, co-organizers and sponsors from any claims and demands of third parties (including other participants, spectators, property owners, etc.) arising from the actions or inactions of the Participant during the Event.

For example, if the Participant causes property damage or bodily injury to another person or object, he should cover all claims, legal costs and compensations brought against the Organizer arising from this incident. This clause also applies to claims arising after the Event, but related to the actions of the Participant during the Event (this example is illustrative and not exhaustive).

19.1. All participants are obliged to treat other Participants, judges, volunteers, medical teams, the audience and nature, as well as everyone else on and around the route with respect and sportsmanship.

19.2. Any manifestations of aggression, rudeness, indecent behavior, harassment or discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, language, religion, political beliefs, physical characteristics or other characteristics are prohibited.

19.3. Participants should also be considerate of local residents and tourists they meet on the route – not to create unnecessary noise, not to enter private property, etc. If a participant displays unsportsmanlike behavior or creates a danger/conflict, the Organizer has the right to immediately remove him from the competition (disqualify) and, if necessary, notify the law enforcement agencies.

19.4. Participants must strictly follow the instructions of the judges and organizers during the competition. The judges have the right to give instructions on safety, route navigation, traffic regulation, etc., and the Participants are obliged to comply with them. Failure to comply with the instructions of the officials is considered a serious violation.

19.5. Each Participant is obliged to protect the environment – do not throw waste in the mountain! Used packaging, bottles, gels, etc. must be carried by the participant to the next point, where they can be thrown into the provided buckets. Persons noticed polluting the route may be sanctioned or disqualified. The Organizer strives for “zero waste” and relies on the conscious attitude of the Participants.

19.6. Participants are encouraged to help each other in case of need – if you notice a Participant in distress or in a helpless state, immediately notify the Organizer (on the indicated phones: +359 877 601 016 or +359 887 262 692) and stay with the injured person until our team arrives.

20.1. The Organizer has the right to remove from participation (disqualify) any Participant in violation of these terms and conditions or the rules of the competition. Grounds for disqualification (immediate suspension from the competition or zero time in the classification) include, but are not limited to:

• Unsportsmanlike behavior, gross violations of the Code of Conduct (p. 19 above).

• Use of prohibited stimulants, alcohol or drugs (p. 13).

• Failure to follow the marked route or skipping a checkpoint.

• Use of prohibited aids – e.g. moving by vehicle along the route (except for a bicycle for Participants who have chosen the “Cycling” discipline);

• Use of an electric bicycle by Participants who have chosen the “Cycling” discipline;

• Damage or theft of markings, equipment at the checkpoint or other property;

• Causing damage to another Participant;

• Entering someone else’s property or violating public order during the Event;

• Failure to comply with the rules set out in these General Terms and Conditions, as well as failure to comply with the recommendations and instructions of the judges and support team;

• Any other behavior by which a Participant causes and/or could cause damage to the Organizer and/or other Participants or a passerby on the route.

20.2. A disqualified participant is obliged to immediately terminate his/her participation upon notification by the judges or the Organizer. The disqualified person is not entitled to a refund of the starting fee and loses the right to classification and a medal. If necessary, removal from the course, the disqualified person must hand over his/her race number to the Organizer (or judge) and leave the competition.

21. Powers of the Organizer and the judges engaged by him/her.

21.1. The decisions of the Organizer and the judges regarding the conduct of the Event, the classification and sanctions are final and binding on all Participants.

21.2. The Organizer has the right, if necessary, to change the rules, route or schedule of the competition up to and during its conduct – for example, to change the course due to sudden bad weather or instructions from the authorities, to delay the starting time, to temporarily stop the competition, etc. Any such change will be communicated to the participants in an appropriate manner (at a briefing before the start, through the judges at the points, by SMS, by email or a message on the website – depending on the circumstances).

22.1. By participating in the Event, each Participant agrees that he/she may be photographed or videotaped by the Organizer and/or its media partners during the competition. These materials may be published on the official website, social networks, media reports and used to promote the Vitosha 100 Tour and similar initiatives of the Organizer, including for advertising future publications or sponsors. The Participant will not claim remuneration for such use of his/her image or data and waives the right to review and approve the finished materials. The Organizer undertakes not to use the name or image of the Participant in a misleading or derogatory context.

22.2. All rights to the brand, name and logo of the Vitosha 100 Tour belong to the Organizer. The official materials (texts, photos, graphics) of the website and the promotional materials of the Event are subject to copyright of the Organizer or their indicated authors. Participants and third parties are not entitled to use the trademark “Vitosha 100”, the event logo or distribute photos and videos from the event for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the Organizer.

23.1. The Organizer processes the personal data of the Participants in accordance with the applicable legislation on the protection of personal data. is data (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR and the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act).

23.2. More details are described in the Privacy Policy of the Event website, which each Participant should familiarize themselves with before registration.

24.1. The main official channel for communication from the Organizer to the Participants is the Event website (https://vitosha100km.bg/) and the Event Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/vitosha100km). Any important information, changes or notices will be published there within a reasonable time.

24.2. The Organizer may, at its discretion, use the email address provided by the Participant for direct communication – sending registration confirmation, payment instructions, information about starting numbers, as well as urgent notifications if necessary. The Participant is obliged to provide a valid email and monitor his/her mail in the days before the Event. A message is considered to have been delivered to the Participant: (a) immediately after its publication on the official website, or (b) within 24 hours after sending an email to the specified address, without receiving a non-delivery error. The Organizer is not responsible if the Participant has provided an incorrect email or does not check the communication channels.

24.3. During the competition itself, communication with participants is carried out mainly through the judges on the route and at the checkpoints (who give instructions, warnings, information).

24.4. Participants may, if necessary, use the specified telephone numbers and emails to contact the Organizer (see item 33 below).

Registration for participation is individual and non-transferable. The participant is not entitled to transfer his starting number or registration to another person without the express written consent of the Organizer. Changing the name of a registered participant is possible only with the approval of the Organizer and no later than 7 days before the competition. Participation “under another name” (with another person’s number) is strictly prohibited and leads to disqualification of both the person who started with another person’s number and the originally registered participant.

26.1. Once a Participant’s registration has been confirmed (including the fee has been paid), the Participant does not have the right to unilaterally withdraw from the participation contract and demand a refund of the fee paid, except in the cases provided for below.

26.2. According to Art. 57, item 12 of the Consumer Protection Act, the provisions on the right of withdrawal do not apply to services related to entertainment provided on a specific date or period. This means that registration for participation in this sporting event is not subject to withdrawal with a refund under the general procedure for online purchases.

27.1. The Organizer reserves the right to cancel, postpone or terminate the Event in whole or in part at any time, if this is necessary for reasons beyond its control or for safety reasons. Such reasons may include, but are not limited to: natural disasters (storms, floods, fires), extreme weather conditions (thunderstorm, severe blizzard, dangerous heat), war or terrorist threat, epidemics/pandemics or restrictions imposed by authorities, unforeseen hazards on the route (landslides, etc.) and other force majeure circumstances.

27.2. In the event of cancellation of the Event before the date of its holding (e.g. due to force majeure or insufficient number of registered participants), the Organizer undertakes to immediately notify all registered participants by publishing a message on the website and sending an email. In such a case, the Organizer will offer participants the choice between: (a) a refund of the paid fee (partially or in full, after deducting any costs already incurred that cannot be refunded), or (b) transferring the registration or part of it to the next edition of the event. The option offered will depend on the specific circumstances and will be communicated in the notification. In case of cancellation due to force majeure, the Organizer is not obliged to cover other costs of the participants (e.g. for transport, accommodation, preparation, etc.), nor is it liable for any subsequent damages.

27.3. If there is a need to stop/terminate during the competition (e.g. sudden deterioration of the weather, disaster), the Organizer may terminate the competition prematurely. In this case, the classification may be determined based on the last checkpoint or not be broadcast – at the Organizer’s discretion. Paid fees will not be refunded, since the event has already been partially held and the costs have been incurred, but the Organizer may, at its own initiative, offer a discount for future participation as gesture to the affected Participants.

28.1. These General Terms and Conditions and the legal relations between the participant and the Organizer are subject to the current Bulgarian legislation.

28.2. All disputes arising in connection with this participation contract shall be resolved by mutual agreement, and if impossible – by the competent court of the Republic of Bulgaria. Also, the consumer has the right to seek assistance from the Consumer Protection Commission.

If any provision of these General Terms and Conditions is recognized as invalid, void or unenforceable by a competent court or authority, this shall not affect the validity and applicability of the remaining clauses.

30.1. These General Terms and Conditions constitute a participation contract between the Organizer and each registered Participant. Acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions is described in more detail in item 1 above.

30.2. By agreeing, the participant also confirms that he/she has carefully read the information section of the site or the annexes to these General Terms and Conditions, including the route descriptions, safety rules and participation instructions, and is considered to be duly informed of all significant features of the Event.

30.3. In case of disagreement with any of the clauses of these General Terms and Conditions, the person should not complete the registration and not participate in the Vitosha 100 Tour. By registering for participation, the person gives his/her explicit consent for the contract to be concluded remotely electronically.

30.4. These General Terms and Conditions were approved by the Organizer on 31.03.2026 and are published on the website vitosha100km.bg. The Organizer reserves the right to make changes and additions, and the updated version will be published and enter into force from the moment of publication, unless otherwise indicated. Participants are obliged to monitor for changes and, if they disagree with them, to notify the Organizer or to refuse participation before the Event.

31. Additional provisions.

The provisions of Bulgarian law shall apply to all unresolved issues. These General Terms and Conditions are drawn up in Bulgarian. When preparing a translation into another language, the Bulgarian text shall prevail in case of discrepancies.

The following documents are attached to these General Terms and Conditions and constitute an integral part thereof:

• Appendix No. 1 – Declaration of consent from a parent/guardian: It must be completed by a parent or legal representative of each Participant who is under 18 years of age at the date of the Event. Without a signed and submitted declaration from a guardian, minors will not be allowed to participate.

• Appendix No. 2 – Declaration of Participation: By checking the box “I agree to the General Terms and Conditions” during registration and its successful completion, the Participant confirms and expressly declares that he/she is familiar with the Declaration of Participation, accepts it and signs it in electronic form, which is equivalent to a signature within the meaning of Art. 16 of the Obligations and Contracts Act and Art. 147a, para. 1 of the Consumer Protection Act.

33. Contacts of the Organizer.

In case of questions or need for assistance, participants can contact the Organizer by email obikolkanavitosha100km@gmail.com or by phone +359 877 601 016 (organizers’ telephone numbers, also available on the competition numbers). During the competition, these telephone numbers also serve as emergency contact in case of an incident or cancellation (see item 5 above). Correspondence address: Sofia, Krasno Selo district, residential area Belite brezi, 19 Vorino St., Alpi Shop.

The organizer wishes success to all participants and relies on their cooperation for a safe and fair competition! By accepting these terms and conditions, you become part of the tradition of the Vitosha 100 Tour!

The English version of the Terms and Conditions is a translation from the Bulgarian version. In case of problems or misunderstandings, please check the Bulgarian text.