MARBELLA 4DAYS WALKING & Marbella 2Days Challenge
RULES AND REGULATIONS 2025
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Marbella 4Days Walking & Marbella 2Days Challenge, hereafter Marbella 4Days Walking, is organised by Team Marbella 4Days Walking and managed by Clear Focus SL. With a team of over 60 dedicated volunteers, we are committed to promoting physical and mental well-being in a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. Our event welcomes participants from 19 nationalities, 70% travelling from abroad, to participate in this unique celebration of health, community, and togetherness.
2. REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
Registration for Marbella 4Days Walking must comply with the terms set by Clear Focus SL. Each registration is strictly personal and non-transferable. The Organisation reserves the right to limit the number of participants to ensure a high-quality and safe experience.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
• A 10-day cooling-off period applies from the date of registration, during which participants may cancel and receive a full refund.
• After this period, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances, including but not limited to COVID-19 or other unforeseen events.
• Alternatively, participants may postpone their registration for up to one year.
• The Organisation does not cover additional costs such as accommodation, flights, train tickets, or insurance in the event of cancellation, postponement, or major event modifications.
3. EVENT APP AND DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
All participants must download and use the official Marbella 4Days Walking App, developed in partnership with our technology provider. This app is essential for accessing route information, receiving emergency alerts and safety updates, and engaging with the event community.
4. WALKING REGULATIONS AND CONDUCT
Definition:
Walking or marching refers to the act of moving forward while ensuring that at least one foot remains in contact with the ground. Therefore the following actions are prohibited:
• The use of form of transport.
• Failing to stay on the designated routes.
• Passing and overtaking other participants is only permitted when it does not obstruct ore cause inconvenience to others.
Behavioural and Additional Requirements:
• During the four days, participants should refrain from expressing political views while marching.
• Participants must dress and behave in a respectful manner.
– Walking without a shirt is not permitted.
– Group or club shirts are allowed
• Carrying and/or distributing advertising material is prohibited unless explicitly authorised in writing by Team Marbella 4Days Walking via Clear Focus SL.
• Pets and other animals (except registered service dogs), prams, pushchairs, loud radios, or other audio equipment are not allowed.
•. Participants may not carry any items that could be considered dangerous or that may cause significant inconvenience to others.
The procedures for checking in, starting, and finishing will follow the Regulations Governing the Start and Finish. Participants who do not report at the finish in person before 16:00 each day will be considered to have withdrawn from the event.
All instructions given by the organisers, police, or other officials must be followed at all times. Unless otherwise specified, the Spanish Road Traffic Act and the Spanish Traffic and Road Sign regulations remain in fully applicable during the event. Failure to comply with these rules may lead to (conditional) disqualification from further participation.
Additionally, the use or abuse of drugs or narcotics is strictly prohibited by Team Marbella 4Days Walking via Clear Focus SL.
By registering, participants confirm that they are aware of and accept these provisions. They also consent to the possible use by Team Marbella 4Days Walking (a.k.a. Clear Focus SL) of their personal details and/or image in print, photographs, film, or video for promotional or informative purposes in the interest of the event, without entitlement to payment. The use of such materials will be governed by the 4Days Walking Privacy Regulations.
5. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY (GDPR)
We collect and process personal data strictly for event registration, safety, app functionality, and future event communications. Participants can access their personal data, request corrections, withdraw consent, and file complaints by GDPR regulations.
6. MEDIA RIGHTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
By participating, all participants grant consent for their image to be used in event photography and video for documentation, promotion, and social media purposes. Those who wish to opt-out must notify the Organisation in advance; however, group and crowd shots may still be used. The use of drones or commercial photography requires prior authorisation from the Organisation.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Participants must respect the environment by avoiding disturbance to wildlife, refraining from removing natural objects, and not marking or modifying trails.
8. TIMING AND COMPLETION
Participants must check in at the finish point by 16:00 each day. Failure to do so may result in the participant being deemed withdrawn from the event and may affect their eligibility for awards or recognition.
9. SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Participants must adhere to all event rules, traffic laws, and emergency procedures. First aid stations are available at the walking village; safety cars, first aid kits at every checkpoint, and an ambulance are on standby along the route.
10. EVENT MODIFICATIONS
The Organisation reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the event due to extreme weather conditions or other calamities that cannot reasonably be avoided. In such cases, participants will not be entitled to refund the registration fee or compensation for any material or immaterial damages incurred. Still, they will be offered a free ticket for the next edition.
11. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Participation in the event is at the participant’s own risk. Each participant is responsible for securing personal insurance covering accidents, loss of property, or other potential risks. While the Organisation provides general event liability insurance, it does not cover personal accidents, loss of property, or other damages sustained by participants. Barring its legal liability, Clear Focus SL shall not be responsible or financially liable for any accidents, illnesses, or other damages allegedly suffered by participants.
12. FINAL PROVISIONS
Any matters not provided for by these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by Team Marbella 4Days Walking (a.k.a. Clear Focus SL). The Organisation will ensure that the appropriate rules are adequately published or otherwise communicated to all participants.
The Organisation reserves the right to update or modify these Rules and Regulations at any time without prior notice.
Clear Focus SL – B93207165
Marbella 4Days Walking
DISCLAIMER CHALLENGE ROUTE
Disclaimer Challenge Route
NORMAS EN MONTE PÚBLICO
Para evitar alteraciones en el medio natural durante el desarrollo de las actividades, está prohibido deteriorar, alterar o destruir cualquier recurso biótico, geológico, cultural o paisajístico y alterar significativamente el funcionamiento de los sistemas naturales y los patrones de comportamiento de los seres vivos, incluyendo como no permitidas las siguientes prácticas:
Realizar actividades que puedan producir pérdidas de suelo y cambiar los patrones naturales en drenajes.
Verter y abandonar objetos o residuos sólidos o líquidos fuera de los lugares habilitados
específicamente para ello.
Dar muerte, capturar en vivo, dañar, perseguir, molestar o inquietar intencionadamente a la fauna silvestre, en particular durante el periodo de reproducción, crianza, hibernación y migración, y recolectar sus larvas o crías, alterar o destruir sus hábitat, así como los lugares de reproducción y descanso.
Destruir, dañar o retirar de forma intencionada nidos o sus huevos, frezaderos y zonas de desove, así como la recogida o retención de huevos, aún estando vacíos.
Tocar y retirar cadáveres o restos de animales que pudieran ser localizados durante el desarrollo de una actividad, debiendo comunicarse el hallazgo a los Agentes de Medio Ambiente u otros agentes de la autoridad.
Destruir, recoger, cortar, talar o arrancar, en parte o en su totalidad, especímenes naturales de la flora silvestre, así como destruir sus hábitat.
Recoger fósiles y minerales.
Gritar y producir ruidos estridentes que perturben la tranquilidad del espacio y la fauna.
Realizar inscripciones o dañar las señales, vallados, cercados, edificaciones y demás elementos existentes en el espacio natural.
Utilizar los elementos naturales para señalizar la actividad de forma permanente o irreversible.
Arrojar cualquier objeto capaz de producir ignición tales como colillas, cerillas y cigarros encendidos o mal apagados, así como el uso del fuego para la preparación de alimentos fuera de la época y los lugares habilitados para ello, debiendo adoptarse las medidas preventivas adecuadas para evitar la propagación del mismo. En todo caso, los aparatos productores de calor mediante gases o líquidos inflamables se colocarán en zonas limpias de vegetación en una franja de, al menos, cinco (5) metros de radio alrededor de aquellos.
