Dear élite runners,
The Association StraLugano issues the following guidelines for the élite runners:
- The elite runners will be invited by Richi Umberg, Head of the elite athletes. Those who meet the guidelines can apply by filling out the application form.
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Please note that the size of the invited elite field is limited due to our budget.
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In order for us to review the application, please send us the following documents:
- current personal best times and achievements but not older than 3 years;
- 1 or 2 current portrait photos without sports glasses (min. 300 dpi) incl. publication rights;
- copy of passport;
- link to World Athletics www.worldathletics.org/athletes
- The form and documents are to be sent to: [email protected] (incomplete forms and forms without documents will not be considered).
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An individual agreement will be made with the invited elite runners.
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Media appointments may be scheduled prior to the StraLugano where elite runners should be present.
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Non-invited elite runners must register through the proper channels and pay the registration fee themselves. They are responsible for all travel, accommodation and food costs.
- Important: for elite runners from countries requiring a visa, the relevant visa applications must be submitted to the relevant authorities themselves.
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With a final ranking of 1 to 6 for the half-marathon and 1 to 3 for the 10 km CityRun, the winners are entitled to a cash prize. Participation in the prize-giving ceremony is compulsory.
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The payment of the prize money will be made according to the instructions of the Association StraLugano.
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Neither the prize money nor the travel expenses will be paid in cash. The money will be transferred to the bank or postal account provided in advance.
- For foreign athletes: prize money and fees understood in Swiss Francs (CHF) and gross. A withholding tax of 20% will be applied for amounts exceeding CHF 300 up to CHF 1'000 and 25% for amounts exceeding CHF 1'000.
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Doping controls can be carried out by Swiss Sport Integrity
www.sportintegrity.ch.
Travel expenses and prize money will only be transferred once the negative results are available.
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The use of any technical aids such as, accompaniment by bikes, bicycles, non-accredited pacemakers, headphones etc. is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, the regulations of the Association StraLugano apply.
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The StraLugano Association does not take any responsibility in case of disregard of these regulations!
For any further information, Richi Umberg, in charge of elite recruitment, is at your disposal: [email protected].