The Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series (“MRSWS”) is sanctioned by the International Skyrunning Federation (“ISF”).
In 2019, it is made of 15 races and one Sky Masters concluding the season.
Its objective is to establish who is the best Skyrunner in the World; a Skyrunner being someone able to face any type of mountain with technicality, speed and intensity.
Skyrunner® National Series are the mirror image of the World Series at the country level.
Sky Races are characterised by factors such as distance, elevation, altitude, climbing difficulties and run all terrain including on snow and glaciers.
SkyMan SA (“SkyMan”) is the sole and official agent authorised by the ISF to manage the MRSWS.
The full calendar is to be found on the website.
1. SANCTIONING
The Series is officially sanctioned by the ISF.
2. RACE CATEGORIES
For the 2019 season, MRSWS shall feature only one category of races.
2.1. Sky Race
| Distance | 22 km to 66 km |
| Average Elevation | 7.0 % |
| Difference of min/max altitude | 1,000 m |
The following factors are also taken into account to define a Sky Race:
2.2. Tolerance
SkyMan reserves the right to waive criteria in specific circumstances.
3. POINTS ATTRIBUTION
3.1. Sky Race
At each race, points will be attributed to the top twenty finishers in a symmetric manner for men and women according to the following grid.
| Pos. | Men and Women | Pos. | Men and Women |
| 1 | 100 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | 80 | 12 | 18 |
| 3 | 70 | 13 | 16 |
| 4 | 60 | 14 | 14 |
| 5 | 54 | 15 | 12 |
| 6 | 48 | 16 | 10 |
| 7 | 42 | 17 | 8 |
| 8 | 36 | 18 | 6 |
| 9 | 30 | 19 | 4 |
| 10 | 26 | 20 | 2 |
3.2. SuperSky Races
Four races will have the status of “SuperSky Race” and will award double points.
| Pos. | Men and Women | Pos. | Men and Women |
| 1 | 200 | 11 | 44 |
| 2 | 160 | 12 | 36 |
| 3 | 140 | 13 | 32 |
| 4 | 120 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 108 | 15 | 24 |
| 6 | 92 | 16 | 20 |
| 7 | 84 | 17 | 16 |
| 8 | 72 | 18 | 12 |
| 9 | 60 | 19 | 8 |
| 10 | 52 | 20 | 4 |
3.3. Sky Masters
The Sky Masters will award points as per table below:
| Pos. | Men and Women | Pos. | Men and Women |
| 1 | 250 | 11 | 55 |
| 2 | 200 | 12 | 45 |
| 3 | 175 | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | 150 | 14 | 35 |
| 5 | 135 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 120 | 16 | 25 |
| 7 | 105 | 17 | 20 |
| 8 | 90 | 18 | 15 |
| 9 | 75 | 19 | 10 |
| 10 | 65 | 20 | 5 |
4. ENTRY AND REGISTRATIONS
4.1. SkyMan Athletes Management System
SkyMan is operating an “Athletes Management System” that allows a better flow of information between the parties (i.e. Races, Athletes, SkyMan).
Athletes will receive credentials to access their personal account that will contain all their data.
The System will allow athletes to express interest to participate to a race, to confirm or cancel participation.
4.2. Entry Conditions
4.2.1. Individual event
All races of the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series are individual races.
4.2.2. Minimum age
It is open to any man or woman that is at least 18 years of age during 2019.
(i.e. born in or before year 2001)
4.3. Registration
4.3.1. Limited entries
The organisers are entitled to limit the number of entries including for Elite athletes.
4.4. Seeded Athletes Benefits and Obligations
4.4.1. Eligibility
Subjective criteria such as nationality, promising rookie, high fame athlete, etc. will apply to choose the beneficiaries of the wild cards.
4.4.2. Benefits
4.4.3. Obligations
Seeded athletes and Wild Card Entries receive these benefits in return for providing the following:
4.5. Disengagement and no show
4.5.1. Disengagement
If after having registered, an athlete is unable to attend the race, he/she will inform immediately SkyMan via the Athletes Management System.
If the cancellation takes place less than four weeks before the event, the athlete is required to provide a medical certificate justifying their withdrawal from the race.
4.5.2. No Show
Not showing at the start for any reason without informing the organiser and SkyMan via Athletes Management System will automatically result in a sanction as per Article 13.3.3.
4.5.3. Sanction
Unjustified withdrawals and no shows will result in non-eligibility of the athlete for the End of Season Bonus Pool.
5. SKY MASTERS
5.1. Definition
The Sky Masters is an integral part of the MRSWS. It is the final race of the season. It is only open to runners who have gained qualification during the season.
5.2. Qualification
In order to qualify for the Sky Masters an athlete must meet one of the following criteria:
6. MRSWS RACE RULES
6.1. Race Winner
Every race can have only one man and one woman as a winner.
Any perceived tie would be adjudicated by a photo finish or other control system.
If the photo finish shows a perfect tie, then the SkyMan Jury will make a final decision.
6.2. Athletes Obligations
6.2.1. Specific obligations for the top ten finishers of a race
The top ten finishers of each race will attend the official podium / prize-giving ceremony.
Their presence is compulsory to receive their prize-money.
6.2.2. Additional obligations for the top three finishers of a race
The first two finishers will wait around the finish area for the third finisher in order to be part of the “finish line photo” as soon as possible.
6.2.3. Additional obligations for the Winner
The winner shall be requested to wear :
6.2.4. Penalty
In case of non-fulfilment of the above obligations, a cumulative penalty of 20 points per occurrence of breach shall be applied.
7. MRSWS COMPETITION RULES
7.1. Equipment
7.1.1. Compulsory Equipment
All athletes competing in MRSWS will be required to have with them at all times during the race:
Failure to respect this rule will result in a cumulative penalty of 20 points per occurrence of breach.
7.1.2. Obligation to wear a shirt
It is compulsory to wear a shirt (or similar) and shorts during the whole duration of the race.
Failure to respect this rule will result in a penalty of 20 points.
7.1.3. Poles
The use of poles is subject to each organiser’s local rules.
7.2. Start
7.2.1. Starting a race
An athlete that crosses the start line is reputed to have participated in the race
7.2.2. Elite Start Box
Officially MRSWS registered athletes will be entitled to leave from the first block.
7.3. External aid
Athletes can only receive aid from external persons at the zone defined around the official aid stations.
No other external aid is permitted.
Failure to respect this rule will result in a cumulative 20 points penalty per occurrence of breach.
7.4. Withdrawal and disqualification
7.4.1. Withdrawal of the race
Competitors may withdraw on their own initiative or be forced to retire by the Race Director or one of the medical staff present.
7.4.2. Disqualification
Athletes shall be disqualified for:
8. DEFINITION
Skyrunner® National Series are derived from the Skyrunner® World Series and are organised on a national level.
The races are awarding points for the 52-Week Rolling Ranking (see Article 11).
9. SPECIFIC COMPETITION RULES
In each country, the Series operator shall issue its own Rules and Regulations for the series.
10. POINTS ATTRIBUTION
Each race of a Skyrunner® National Series shall award the following points:
| Pos. | Men and Women | Pos. | Men and Women |
| 1 | 25 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 | 7 | 8 |
| 3 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| 4 | 14 | 9 | 4 |
| 5 | 12 | 10 | 2 |
11. 52-WEEK ROLLING RANKING
The 52-Week Rolling Ranking is a ranking based on results over the last 52 weeks.
It includes, without limitations the points earned in MRSWS and Skyrunner National Series.
After 52 weeks, any result will completely disappear.
Ranking is updated every Tuesday at 10 am CET and is to be found here.
12. 2019 SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES GENERAL RANKING
For the 2019 Season, only one ranking for men and one ranking for women shall be published.
The ranking will be based on the best four points results, of which no more than two can be SuperSky Races, plus the SkyMasters points.
13. TIE BREAK RULES
If at the end of the season two athletes are tied, the following rules will apply until the tie is broken:
14. TITLES
At the conclusion of the SkyMasters the first male and female competitors with the highest points score will be declared “2019 Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series Winner”.
15. PRIZE MONEY
15.1. Sky Race and SuperSky Race Prize Money
Each race will offer as a minimum the prize money listed below
| Sky Race | SuperSky Race | |
| Men and Women | Men and Women | |
| 1 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| 2 | 500 | 1,000 |
| 3 | 350 | 500 |
| 4 | 250 | 350 |
| 5 | 200 | 300 |
| 6 | 175 | 250 |
| 7 | 150 | 200 |
| 8 | 125 | 150 |
| 9 | 125 | 125 |
| 10 | 125 | 125 |
| 3,000 | 5,000 |
15.2. End of Season Bonus Pool
SkyMan shall distribute an “End of Season Bonus Pool” totalling 75,000 EUR.
It will be split equally for men and women as per the following table and based on the ranking after the SkyMasters.
| Position | Prize |
| 1 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 7,000 |
| 3 | 5,000 |
| 4 | 3,500 |
| 5 | 2,800 |
| 6 | 2,300 |
| 7 | 2,000 |
| 8 | 1,800 |
| 9 | 1,600 |
| 10 | 1,500 |
| TOTAL | 37,500 EUR |
15.3. Eligibility
The End of Season Bonus Pool will only be distributed to athletes who fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
16. END OF SEASON PRIZE GIVING CEREMONIES
To receive his/her end of season Bonus Pool prize money, an athlete is required to be physically present at the prize-giving ceremony of the Sky Masters.
17. SERIES MANAGEMENT
The MRSWS is managed by SkyMan SA and is responsible for:
18. ANTI-DOPING
SkyMan draws competitors’ attention on the respect of the integrity and sport ethic rules. Competitors shall abstain from any doping practice.
The list of forbidden substances and methods is the WADA list (in competition) in force at the time of the competition. (http://www.wada-ama.org/en/).
SkyMan and the organisers reserve the right to conduct anti-doping tests. Competitors accept to submit to such tests.
19. RESPONSIBILITY AND INSURANCES
20. FINAL DECISION
Any decision made by SkyMan in relations to these rules shall be final.
21. LEGAL PROVISIONS
November 9, 2018
