FREY 85K
Mountains of dreams.
Imagine running through lush lenga and ñire forests, under the spring sun that lights up the landscape. Then, following the shores of crystal-clear lakes like Nahuel Huapi and Gutiérrez, whose waters reflect the surrounding beauty. And to top it off, discovering the most spectacular views of the region from the summits of Mounts Otto, Pontoneros, and Catedral. The race will lead you across awe-inspiring mountain ridges, with panoramic views spanning the immensity of Patagonia. Finally, you’ll arrive at Bariloche’s Civic Center, an iconic and vibrant landmark overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi. A natural stage that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Patagonia!
The WhatsApp news broadcast group is an official tool used by the event organization to keep runners informed about the rules, required documents, GPX files, benefits, the race experience, and more.
Joining and staying in the official WhatsApp group is MANDATORY: it is our official communication channel, and everything we share there will be considered notified to all participants.
Link to the WhatsApp group: TAP HERE
Runner Assistance
Runner Assistance means any act of logistical support, delivery of food, hydration or equipment, change of clothing, or physical care provided by an authorized third party to a race participant.
Outside assistance may only be provided at the Aid Stations (PAS) expressly authorized by the Organization for each distance.
Any technical, nutritional or physical assistance along the course or at points that are not expressly authorized is strictly prohibited.
1. AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE POINTS
Outside assistance is authorized exclusively at the following points:
| DISTANCE | AID STATION | KM |
|---|---|---|
| FREY 80K | EL CHUCARO | 56,1 |
2. CREW ACCREDITATION
All crew members must be duly accredited by the Organization in order to enter and remain in the areas reserved for assistance. Accreditation is done by registering the Crew Member in the runner's MyUTMB Profile, without exception.
The accreditation will be handed out during the accreditation process and must be worn visibly at all times.
People without the corresponding accreditation will not be allowed to enter or remain in the reserved areas.
3. NUMBER OF CREW MEMBERS AND LUGGAGE
A maximum of one (1) crew member per runner is allowed within the designated perimeter of each PAS.
Each crew member may enter the authorized area with one (1) bag or container, with a maximum allowed volume of 30 liters.
The Organization may check compliance with these conditions at the entrances to the assistance areas.
4. PERMITTED ASSISTANCE
Within the expressly authorized PAS, the crew member may provide the runner with the following services:
- Delivery of food and hydration.
- Delivery of gels and other nutritional supplies.
- Change or delivery of clothing (T-shirt, thermal layer, windbreaker, etc.).
- Change or delivery of shoes.
- Change of mandatory gear.
- Delivery of spare parts for personal equipment.
- Minor physical comfort care.
- Basic care of simple blisters.
All assistance must take place within the area specifically designated by the Organization.
5. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCIES
Crew members are not authorized to perform medical interventions on the runner.
In situations involving, among others, disorientation, hypothermia, serious muscle or bone injuries, or any condition that may compromise the participant's safety, the crew member must immediately inform the Official Medical Team.
Medical evaluation, treatment and decisions regarding whether the participant continues or withdraws rest exclusively with the race's Official Medical Team.
6. NO ACCOMPANYING OR PACING
Family members, companions or crew members are expressly prohibited from:
- Running alongside the runner.
- Accompanying the runner on any section of the course.
- Pacing, inside or outside the PAS.
- Providing assistance outside the specifically authorized areas.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Leaving waste inside the PAS or in the surrounding areas is prohibited.
Crew members must collect and properly dispose of all waste generated while assisting the runner.
Waste left behind by a crew member will be considered an offense attributable to the runner.
8. RUNNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
The runner is responsible for the conduct of their registered crew member.
Offenses committed by the crew member may result in sanctions applied directly to the runner, including penalties to their time and ranking.
Registering a crew member implies acceptance of and compliance with these rules.
9. OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
Offenses will be assessed and sanctioned by the Race Marshal or the Aid Station Leader, according to the following scale:
| OFFENSE | SANCTION |
|---|---|
| Assistance outside an authorized area or at a non-authorized Aid Station. | 30-minute penalty in the overall ranking. |
| Accompanying on the course or pacing. | 10-minute penalty in the overall ranking. |
| Non-accredited crew member, or no visible wristband, inside a reserved area. | Removal of the crew member + 30-minute penalty for the runner. |
| Waste left at the PAS by the crew member. | 15-minute penalty in the overall ranking. |
| Verbal or physical aggression by the crew member toward Staff or Volunteers. | Immediate disqualification of the runner + removal from the venue. |
Este texto es el de la EPIC 130K, no el de la FREY 80K que traduje antes al portugués. Los kilómetros van con punto decimal (64.7), como se usa en inglés. Para "asistente" usé crew member, que es el término habitual en trail running en inglés.
Important: documents will NOT be accepted at in-person bib pick-up. The Medical Certificate and the Declaration of Honor must be uploaded to the runner’s My UTMB profile before October 25, 2026.
To do this, log in with your email and password > From the drop-down menu, select “My Registrations” > Next to Bariloche by UTMB, select “Modify my Registration.” There you’ll be able to upload a photo or file of your documents.
Remember that you can find the document templates at the bottom of the RULES page (ANNEXES section) by clicking HERE
Review all the required gear for your distance by TAPPING HERE
The GPX files for the courses will be available the week before the event. We do this to protect the privacy of the landowners who so generously open their fields and properties to us so we can all enjoy these trails.
That’s why we kindly ask, and sincerely thank you, not to enter private property to train before the race. Thanks to everyone’s respect, we’ll be able to keep running in these incredible places for many years to come.
Please remember that anyone who does not respect this guideline may be identified and sanctioned by the organization, with penalties that may include disqualification.
The GPX file will be sent through the WhatsApp broadcast groups and by email to all runners.
