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The international cross-country race of the “Horse Category,” the “Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race”, has established itself as a popular spring classic. Traditionally, the event takes place at the beginning of April in the picturesque rose village of Nals.

Thanks to the participation of numerous world-class athletes, including Olympic champions and world champions, as well as the Junior World Cup, Nals has positioned itself as one of the largest and most popular events in the international mountain biking scene. Young athletes also receive a major platform here to prove themselves in this demanding discipline.

The technically challenging and varied course excites not only the athletes but also the spectators. The broadcast of the race on the Rai Sport channel highlights the high level of the event.

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Regulations

Regulations for the “Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race”

  • “Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race” – HC
  • UCI-Junior Series
  • XCO National Youth Race

Technical Guide (in German).

Saturday, April 12, 2025

  • Category Juniors m/f: XCO – UCI-Junior Series
  • Category U23/Elite m/f: XCO – HC Category

Sunday, April 13, 2025

  • Categories U15/U17 – Beginners/Youth m/f: XCO – National Race (Top Class)

1) Accreditation, bib number collection, and license control
At the sports zone in Nals (start/finish area).

  • Friday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (only international categories)
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM (up to 1 hour before the respective start)
  • Saturday: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (for Sunday races)
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM (up to 1 hour before the respective start)

Important: Bib numbers will not be distributed to individual athletes but only as team packages.

Required documents: Receipt of the entry fee payment

2) Entry Fee

  • Juniors, Elite, U23 (m/f): € 25.00
  • Beginners/U15 and Youth/U17: € 10.00

Bank transfer details:
Account Name: A.S.V. NALS – Sektion Rad C1
Address: Andrianerstr., 39010 Nals

  • IBAN: IT 70 E 08269 58620 000305229171
  • SWIFT/BIC: RZSBIT21542
  • Bank: Raiffeisenkasse Etschtal

3) Team-Area
Teams wishing to set up a stand must submit a written request by Friday, March 28, 2025, via email to info@sunshineracers-nals.it.

Required details:

  • Vehicle type and license plate
  • Required stand size (vehicle + tent)
  • Arrival and departure dates

At accreditation, the coach will receive the exact location of the team or camper area.

4) Team Manager Meeting
There will be no in-person team manager meeting. The race director’s information will be published on the homepage and Facebook page.

5) Race Course
The race course is a circuit of approximately 4.2 km, to be completed multiple times depending on the category. Two technical and feeding zones are strategically placed along the route. Technical assistance is permitted exclusively in these zones and must be performed by authorized personnel with a pass, which will be issued during bib number collection.

6) Starting order
15 minutes before the respective start.

The starting order is based on the current UCI ranking, followed by the Top Class rankings, and finally by drawing lots.

7) Withdrawal
In case of withdrawal, the athlete must leave the course, remove the bib number, and inform the nearest race commissioner of their withdrawal.

8) Award ceremony
The award ceremony will take place immediately after each race at the festival area near the finish line. The top 5 athletes will be awarded.

 

9) Results
The race results will be published on the following websites: www.sunshineracers-nals.itwww.federciclismo.itwww.solobike.it

INFO

Sunshine Racers ASV Nals
Address: Andrianerstrasse 24/C, I-39010 Nals
Phone: +39 331 9234125
Email: info@sunshineracers-nals.it
Website: www.sunshineracers-nals.it

ACCOMMODATIONS

Nals Tourism Office
Phone: +39 0471 678619
Fax: +39 0471 678141
Email: info@nals.info
Website: www.merano-suedtirol.it/en/nals/

For everything not covered in this regulation, the international UCI rules for races of this category apply.

Program

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Race Course

Technical Data:
Length: 4.2 km
Elevation gain: 180 m

Registration

“Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race” – HC
UCI-Junior Series
XCO National Youth Race

Dates: April 12-13, 2025
Registration Deadline: April 9, 2025, by 11:59 PM

Registration Form for Foreign Athletes

Infos

For FCI-Licensed Athletes (Italian participants):

Registration through Fattore K platform:

  • ID 174243: International Race – Juniors / U23 / Elite categories
  • ID 174244: National Race – Beginners/U15 – Youth/U17 categories

 

Registration Fee:

  • € 25.00: Juniors, Elite, U23 (m/f)
  • € 10.00: Beginners/U15 – Youth/U17

Bank transfer details:
Account Name: A.S.V. NALS – Sektion Rad C1
Address: Andrianerstr., 39010 Nals

  • IBAN: IT 70 E 08269 58620 000305229171
  • SWIFT/BIC: RZSBIT21542
  • Bank: Raiffeisenkasse Etschtal

Important: The registration fee must be paid, and the payment receipt must be presented when collecting bib numbers.

Team Area

Teams wishing to set up a stand must submit their request by Friday, March 28, 2025.

Teams that register will be assigned a space in Zones A, B, or C. Camper parking locations will be announced prior to the event.

Startlist & resultS

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