REGULATION AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2024

PISA

START AT 9.00 AM

FIDAL RACE 42,195 KM

25st edition

 

REGULATION and TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Distance 42,195 km

Date and Time
The race, both competitive and non-competitive, will take place on Sunday, December 15, 2024. It will cover a distance measured by AIMS-World Athletics and FIDAL, starting at 9:00 AM.

Participation and Registration
Athletes born in 2004 or earlier can join the Maratona di Pisa 2024 if they meet the following criteria:
– FIDAL membership card
– Membership card from a Foreign Federation Club recognized by World Athletics
– FIDAL Runcard and a valid Medical Certificate for competitive athletics at the time of the marathon
– Foreign athletes without an IAFF membership card, who sign a Waiver Form, can participate in non-competitive mode under current regulations. These athletes will have access to all services but will be excluded from the rankings and any prizes (cash or otherwise).

Documents Required for Registration:
– Completed registration form
– Payment of the indicated fee
– Copy of FIDAL membership card or Runcard, along with a medical certificate for competitive athletics; or a copy of a foreign Federation Club membership card recognized by World Athletics, or a medical certificate (Health Form) required by the organization for athletes without a club membership.

How to Register:
– Online at www.maratonadipisa.com with credit card or PayPal payment.
Athletes who are NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED or do not provide proof of payment will not be allowed to participate.
The organization reserves the right to temporarily suspend or close registrations once the maximum limit of participants (4,000 total, 2,000 for the marathon and 2,000 for the half marathon) is reached to ensure adequate services. Notifications will be posted on the website www.maratonadipisa.com.

Refund of Entry Fees
Entry fees are non-refundable in case of inability to participate. However, athletes who cannot attend the race may notify the organization by December 11, 2024, to choose one of the following options:

1. Transfer their registration to the Maratona di Pisa 2024 by paying a €10 administration fee at the time of new registration. This transfer option can be used only once.
2. Transfer their registration to another person by paying a €10 administration fee to confirm the change via email. The person taking over the registration must complete a new entry form with all personal data, membership information, and a medical certificate. They will receive a new bib number and starting position.

In case of event cancellation due to “force majeure,” registrations may be transferred to the following three editions, pending confirmation and acceptance of the regulations for the selected year.

Race Number and Goody Bag Pick-Up
Athletes can pick up their bib numbers and bags on Friday, December 13, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Expo Marathon Village.
To pick up bib numbers, participants must present an ID, the confirmation letter (print or on smartphone/tablet), and any additional documents specified in the confirmation letter (membership card, Runcard, or updated medical certificate).
It is possible to collect a bib number and bag for one additional participant with a power of attorney, a copy of their ID, and the other person’s confirmation letter.

Services
All participants will receive a goody bag, refreshments, sponge stations, medical support, a finisher medal, a downloadable diploma, and their official time in the results list. Only athletes with a FIDAL membership card and foreign athletes with a membership card from Foreign Athletics Federations recognized by World Athletics will qualify for final monetary awards.

Start
All participants must be in the starting area on Via Bonanno Pisano by 8:00 AM. The race will start at 9:00 AM, though there may be slight delays due to television requirements.
Entrance to the starting corrals will be permitted between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Late arrivals will be directed to the last corral. Participants must be ready to enter the corrals by 8:45 AM.
Entering a different corral than indicated on the bib number is prohibited, and participants cannot exit once inside. However, they may start from a corral behind their assigned one. Changes to starting times may occur for safety or police requirements.

Race Number
The race number is personal and cannot be exchanged. It must be visible at all times and attached to the front of the running shirt; covering it with pictures or writing may result in disqualification.

Time Limits
The time limit to complete the marathon (42.195 km) is 6 hours and 30 minutes. The half-marathon (21.097 km) checkpoint must be crossed within 3 hours and 15 minutes, and the 30 km checkpoint must be crossed within 4 hours and 35 minutes. Athletes failing to maintain a pace of 8:30 minutes per km may be asked to move to the sidewalks.

Timing and Chip
Your official time will be recorded by the MyLaps microchip timing system, which captures your actual time. The chip is personal and cannot be shared.
Timing begins when you cross the start line and ends when you cross the finish line. The system will also record intermediate times at checkpoints (10 km, 21.097 km, 30 km), with additional surprise checkpoints for accuracy. The chip must not be removed, as doing so risks exclusion from results. NO CHIP = NO TIME!

Bag Drop Off
A bag drop-off point will be located near the Leaning Tower (finish area), open from 7:00 AM. Bags will be organized by race number, and volunteers will assist with placement. The drop-off will close at 8:30 AM.

Award Ceremony
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers. No prizes will be awarded in age categories.

Image Rights and Data Processing
By registering for the 25th Maratona di Pisa, athletes grant permission for the free use of images taken during the event for promotional purposes. This authorization is perpetual and worldwide. The organization may transfer these rights to third parties.

Statement of Responsibility
By signing, athletes confirm their understanding and acceptance of the rules published on www.maratonadipisa.com. They also affirm that their statements are true and release the organization from any civil or criminal liability for personal injuries or damages incurred.

Final Remarks
The Maratona di Pisa Directory Staff may modify these regulations at any time to enhance the race. Registered athletes will be promptly notified of changes via email or through the official website.

Summary of Scheduled Activities
Friday, December 13
Opening of Maratona di Pisa Expo, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Piazza 20 Settembre 1, Pisa.
Distribution of race numbers, chips, and goody bags. Press and guest accreditation, information area, and program details.

Saturday, December 14
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM at Piazza 20 Settembre 1, Pisa.
Same activities as Friday.

Sunday, December 15
8:00 AM – Opening of the start corrals
8:30 AM – End of bag drop-off
8:45 AM – Closure of corrals
9:00 AM – Start of the Marathon and Half Marathon
10:00 AM – First Half Marathon finishers expected
10:30 AM – Half Marathon awards ceremony
Approx. 11:10 AM – Arrival of first marathon finishers
11:30 AM – Marathon awards ceremony
3:30 PM – Time limit of 6 hours and 30 minutes; event closure

Bags can be dropped off near the start area for pick-up post-race.

General Route Information
The route has been measured by FIDAL and AIMS-World Athletics and includes various notable locations in Pisa. Refreshment points will be available every 5 km. Only authorized refreshments may be used during the race. Unauthorized persons without official race numbers will be removed from the course.

The racecourse is fully paved, and progress will be marked every kilometer. Timing and final results will be managed by MyLaps and the Italian Timers Federation, Pisa Section.

Monetary Awards Marathon

GENERAL ORDER
UOMINI/MEN		DONNE/WOMEN
1	1000	1	1000
2	500	2	500
3	350	3	350
4	200	4	200
5	150	5	150
6	120	6	120
7	100	7	100
8	75	8	75
9	50	9	50
10	35	10	35
ITALIANI		ITALIANE
UOMINI		DONNE
1	300	1	300
2	150	2	150
3	100	3	100
4	80	4	80
5	70	5	70
6	60	6	60
7	50	7	50
8	40	8	40
9	30	9	30
10	20	10	20

There will be an Additional Bonus in the amount of 1.000,00 euro only for the first man and the first woman who beats the record of the event 2 h15’ (men) and 2 h36’ 43” (women)

The athletes who are only possessors of the Run Card are not eligible for above listed monetary awards.

COMPLAINTS

Any complaint must be made in accordance with the FIDAL and R.T.I rules.