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Step Deca

THE COMPETITION

The Step Deca Ultratriathlon is an absolute new innovation to the sport of ultratriathlon.
This step competition covers a total distance of 2,260 kilometers, which corresponds to 10 times the long-distance triathlon.

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On day #1, a Single Triathlon starts with a triathlon long-distance (3.8 kilometers of swimming, then 180 kilometers of cycling and finally a marathon with 42.2 kilometers of running).

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On day #2, a Double Ultratriathlon of the «Continuous» version starts (7.6 kilometers of swimming, then 360 kilometers of cycling and finally a double marathon with 84.4 kilometers of running).

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On day #4, a Triple Ultratriathlon of the «Continuous» version starts (11.4 kilometers of swimming, then 540 kilometers of cycling and finally a threefold marathon with 126.6 kilometers of running).

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On day #7, a Quadruple Ultratriathlon of the «Continuous» version starts (15.2 kilometers of swimming, then 720 kilometers of cycling and finally a fourfold marathon with 168.8 kilometers of running).

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The winner of the Step Deca is the participant with the fastest overall time from the individual competitions of Single + Double + Triple + Quadruple Triathlon.

IMPORTANT DATA

Competition: August 12 to 23, 2025

Athlete presentation: Monday, August 11, 2025, 6 p.m., Buchs outdoor pool

Start: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7 a.m., Buchs outdoor pool

Award ceremony: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10 a.m., Buchs outdoor pool

TIME LIMITS

The time limit is:

Single Triathlon 24 hours

Double Continuous 48 hours

Triple Continuous 72 hours

Quadruple Continuous 120 hours

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SWIM 

Single: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (2 hours)

Double: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7 a.m. to 12 noon (5 hours)

Triple: Friday, August 15, 2025, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (7 hours)

Quadruple: Monday, August 18, 2025, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (11 hours)

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BIKE

Single: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, midnight (17 hours - SWIM+T1+BIKE)

Double: Thursday, August 14, 2025, 12 noon (29 hours - SWIM+T1+BIKE)

Triple: Sunday, August 17, 2025, 9 a.m. (50 hours - SWIM+T1+BIKE)

Quadruple: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 7 a.m. (72 hours - SWIM+T1+BIKE)

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RUN

Single: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7 a.m.

Double: Friday, August 15, 2025, 7 a.m.

Triple: Monday, August 18, 2025, 7 a.m.

Quadruple: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7 a.m.

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Finish Step Deca: 

Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7 a.m.

INFORMATIONS

REGISTRATION

Registration is open until June 30, 2025.

 

Refund policy:

  • If you cancel by May 31, 2025, 50% of the total entry fee will be refunded.

  • In the event of illness or accident, we can refund 50% of the total entry fee if an athlete cancels by July 11, 2025 and submits a medical certificate. After this date a refund is not possible.

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The organizer reserves the right to cancel the competition if the minimum number of participants is not reached by March, 31, 2025.

In the event of a cancellation by the organizer, 100% of the entry fee paid will be refunded.

STARTING FEE

The entry fee for the Step Deca is CHF 2'900 for early bird until December 31, 2024 and CHF 3'100 regular from January 01, 2025.

IMPORTANT: The date of receipt of payment by swissultra applies!

 

Food for participants/crew and pavilion can be booked via the registration platform (see Services section).

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Swissultra is a non-profit association that organizes competitions with a lot of passion and on a voluntary basis. The aim is for all competitions to be self-financing. In addition to sponsorship money, the entry fees make a significant contribution to being able to offer a high level of quality and service. 

PAYMENT MODALITIES

Registration is only valid once the entire entry fee has been transferred.

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Payment in installments can be arranged.

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1st installment:

For the early bird prize, at least 50% of the entry fee ( CHF 1'450) must be credited to the swissultra account by December 31, 2024.

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For the regular prize, at least 50% of the entry fee ( CHF 1'550) must be credited to the swissultra account by March 31, 2025.

 

2nd installment:

100% of the entry fee must be paid by May 31, 2025 at the latest.

If you register after May 31, 2025, the full entry fee is required.

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If the 2nd installment is not transferred on time, the participant will be removed from the list of participants.​​​​

SERVICES

Catering:

  • Meals: up to two hot meals per day including salad, dessert and coffee, plus one sandwich and soup as required. Catering for the entire competition period (August 12 to 22, 2025) can be booked at the time of registration and amounts to CHF 330 for lunch + dinner. Later booking is possible at a price of CHF 20 per meal. Also possible on site until the day before.

  • The kitchen is open continuously from around 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Snacks and drinks are provided during the night. Without guarantee.

  • Refreshment station along the route with snacks, water, sweet drinks and fruit (depending on the weather).

  • Food and drinks for all athletes at the athletes' ceremony and for support staff (max. 2 persons per athlete) included.

Infrastructure:​

  • The rental of a 3x3m pavilion (set-up and removal will be organized by swissultra) for the entire competition period (August 12 to 23, 2025) can be booked at the Registration and will cost CHF 250. The pavilions can be taken at 12 noon before the start and must be left clean at 12 noon after the competition.

  • Fully covered transition area with fridges, freezers, showers and toilets nearby.

  • Electricity and internet access (WiFi) in the staff area.

  • Illumination of the running course and support zone during the night.

Service:​​

  • Start package with goodies

  • Finisher medal, finisher shirt and other gifts

  • Athlete presentation and award ceremony at the competition site in the Rheinau outdoor pool.

  • Bicycle service on request upon availability or with pick-up and delivery service.

  • Massage service can be booked on site daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with advance reservation ( booking forms are provided on site). 

GENERAL DATA

BANK DETAILS:

 

Account details:

Account holder: Swissultra Sport Association

IBAN: CH30 8080 8001 9405 5799 3

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The fees for the transfer of the entry fee shall be borne by the participant. The transfer is to be made in Swiss francs (CHF).

REGLEMENT

 

The swissultra is part of the IUTA World Cup 2025 and accepts the current rules and regulations. The swissultra regulations are in addition to the IUTA regulations.

 

PDF download of the regulations follows...

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IUTA WAIVER

 

The IUTA WAIVER must be completed, signed and handed over to the organizer before the start of the competition.

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​>> PDF-Link to IUTA - Waiver <<​​​​

DOWNLOADS

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The waiver must be signed and submitted by each participant before the competition, either at the briefing or online (photo or scan to info@swissultra.ch).

 

PDF download of the 2025 waiver follows...​
 

We recommend that all participants should have a sports medical screening before taking part in the swissultra. Only with sufficient training and a medical check-up can this challenge be completed without health problems.


It is the participant's own responsibility to be healthy and fit at the start of the swissultra 2025. Therefore we do not check a medical certificate.

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