MARATHON RULES
MARATHON
Rules & Regulations
Do you have questions about the race? Here are the complete regulations: course, schedules, categories, and everything you need to know to reach the finish line without surprises.
Article 1
General Information
On April 12, 2026, at 08:30, the 'Corre en Zaragoza' Athletics Club and LASTLAP SLU are organizing the MANN-FILTER ZARAGOZA MARATHON, an event homologated by the RFEA whose start and finish will take place at Plaza del Pilar. The event is conducted under the RFEA race regulations and is on the International Calendar II.
Article 2
Schedules and Categories
The race will take place over a distance of 42,195 meters, having been measured and homologated by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA).
Following RFEA regulations, there will be liquid refreshments at kms 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and the finish line. From km 20 onwards, they will also be solid.
Know moreThe different categories for the MANN-FILTER Zaragoza Marathon will be as follows:
| Time | Category | Distance (m) | Trophies | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Absolute M and F | 42,195 | 12:00 | 1st M & F €2,100 2nd M & F €1,400 3rd M & F €1,000 |
| 08:30 | Master M35 and F35 | 42,195 | 12:00 | - |
| 08:30 | Master M40 and F40 | 42,195 | 12:00 | - |
| 08:30 | Master M45 and F45 | 42,195 | 12:00 | - |
| 08:30 | Master M50 and F50 | 42,195 | 12:00 | - |
| 08:30 | Master M55 and F55 | 42,195 | 12:00 | - |
| 08:30 | Master M and F every 5 years according to official category | 42,195 | 12:00 | - |
Prizes and conditions:
- Under 2h15 (men) and 2h30 (women): 100% of the prize.
- Between 2h15 and 2h25 (men) and from 2h30 to 2h40 (women): 75% of the prize.
- Between 2h25:01 and 2h30 (men) and from 2h40:01 to 2h50 (women): 50% of the prize.
- Time over 2h30 (men) and 2h50 (women): no cash prize is awarded.
Prizes will be subject to the corresponding tax withholdings.
The course record will have a prize of 1,000 euros, with current records being 2:11:39 for men and 2:26:40 for women.
It will be an essential condition to collect the prize for the runner to be present at the awards ceremony at the time scheduled by the organization. If not, they will lose the right to collect the prize.
- Participation is open to anyone over 18 years of age.
- The trophy ceremony will take place approximately at 12:30.
- The maximum time to complete the marathon will be 5 hours. Checkpoints will close at the half marathon (11:00), km 30 (12:05), and km 35 (12:40). Both Local Police members and the organization are authorized to withdraw runners who do not meet the split times.
- The circuit will be closed to traffic and only accredited official vehicles may accompany the race.
Article 3
Registrations
Registrations will be made online at the official Marathon website: www.zaragozamaraton.com.
Prices
- First 200 registrations: €35 (+5% management fee).
- Until November 2nd: €40 (+5% management fee).
- From November 3rd to December 14th: €45 (+5% management fee).
- From December 15th to March 15th: €50 (+5% management fee).
- From March 16th until registration closes: €60 (+5% management fee).
- Capacity: A limit of 3,000 runners is established.
We recommend checking your registration once it has been correctly completed.
Article 4
Bibs
Bib collection will take place on Friday, April 10th, and Saturday, April 11th. The location is pending confirmation.
Know moreTo pick up the bib, it will be essential to show the registration receipt or a copy of the ID card.
You can pick up another runner's bib by presenting their registration receipt or a photo of their ID.
Bibs will not be handed out on race day.
Article 5
Registration Refunds
Once the registration is formalized, the amount will not be refunded under any circumstances.
At the time of registration, the runner may contract a guarantee for their registration through "Cancellation Insurance".
Know moreTo do so, between the two available options, you must choose the one that indicates "Yes, I want Cancellation Guarantee with a 100% refund of the fee" (CHECK CONDITIONS BEFORE CONTRACTING).
- The cancellation guarantee can only be contracted at the time of registration.
- This insurance only covers some contingencies (injuries, serious health problems, or personal circumstances such as job changes). CHECK CONDITIONS BEFORE CONTRACTING.
- The amount of the cancellation guarantee is non-refundable.
In the case of opting for registration without Cancellation Insurance, the runner who cannot participate for any reason may not request a refund, but may request a change of ownership of the bib, to transfer it to another runner. The deadline for this is March 29, 2026.
Article 6
Insurance
All participants correctly registered in the event will be covered by civil liability and accident insurance.
The organization has the corresponding civil liability insurance.
The organization will contract sports accident insurance for all participants in the race, taking into account RD 849/1993.
Know moreParticipation of unregistered runners is strictly prohibited.
The organization recommends a medical check-up and/or stress test for all those who have not run a race of similar characteristics before or have gone a long period without physical activity.
Article 7
Technical Aspects
The Zaragoza Marathon Regulations establish that the maximum time to complete the marathon will be 5 hours. Checkpoints will close at the half marathon (11:00), km 30 (12:05), and km 35 (12:40).
After that time, the organization reserves the right to close the finish line and the official timing of the event.
Organization staff and Local Police may withdraw runners who do not meet the split times adjusted to the time limit (7'05'' per kilometer) or who fall behind the checkpoint closing pace.
Know moreThe circuit will be closed to traffic and only accredited official vehicles may accompany the race.
Any athlete who, knowing of their inability to participate, provides incorrect data to the Organization in order to do so, will be disqualified. It should be remembered that claims must be made to the Race Referee, up to 30 minutes after the race classification is made public.
Participation in the competition implies acceptance of these regulations. The Organization reserves the right to modify those aspects of the event that are necessary due to force majeure, with prior authorization from the Race Referee.
For legal, sporting, and safety reasons, the bib may not be transferred to another runner without following the process provided for it, and without obtaining the consent of the organization. If the organization becomes aware of such a circumstance, the bib will be disabled, and the details of the person transferring or selling it may be noted, preventing their registration for the next 4 years.
Anything not provided for in these regulations will be resolved by the Race Referee, in accordance with the current regulations of WA, RFEA, and FAA.
Article 8
Timing and Results
Timing and ranking control will be carried out using a chip system with validation by the FAA jury. The company CRONOCHIP ARAGÓN, responsible for timing, is validated by the RFEA.
The results of the Zaragoza Marathon 10K can be viewed on the event's website, www.zaragozamaraton.com, and on the FAA website www.federacionaragonesadeatletismo.com in the calendar section.
Article 9
Runner Services
- Medical device in the start/finish area and at various points along the course.
- Official commemorative t-shirt for all registered participants.
- Commemorative medal for all finishers.
- Start organized by pens (corrals).
- Entertainment at various points along the course.
- Race pacers with times of 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, and 4:15.
- Showers, toilets, bag drop (cloakroom), and changing rooms at the Tenerías Sports Pavilion.
- Physiotherapy service at the finish line and support skaters in the last ten kilometers.
- There will be liquid refreshments at kilometers 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and the finish line. From km 15 there will be isotonic drinks and solid food. Energy gel at kms 20 and 30.
- Diplomas: all participants will have their corresponding participant accreditation diploma available on the event website, with their official time, net time, and ranking.
Article 10
Acceptance
All participants, by registering, accept these regulations, and in case of doubt or if any situation arises not reflected therein, the Organizing Committee's decision will prevail.
Signing the registration (and the registration itself, in the case of the internet) implies having read, understood, and agreed to the following:
Know more- I certify that I am in good physical condition.
- I exempt Last Lap, Club de Atletismo Corre en Zaragoza, sponsors or commercial partners, directors, employees, the Event Organizing Company, and other organizers from any liability that may derive from participation in the event, such as loss of personal objects due to theft or other circumstances.
- I waive any legal action that may derive from participation in the event.
- I authorize the event organizers to record my participation in whole or in part through photographs, films, television, radio, video, and any other known or future medium, and I cede all rights relating to their commercial and advertising exploitation as they deem appropriate, without the right on the part of the runner to receive financial compensation.
Article 11
Personalized Race Photos
During the race, the entity KST Fotografía, as Data Processor for Last Lap and the Corre en Zaragoza club, will take photos of the event for the purpose of publishing said images on the website and social networks of the event and the organizers.
In the event that the participant checks the corresponding box, KST Fotografía, as Data Controller, will also process said images to make them available for viewing and sale to the participant.
Know more- The participant, by activating the camera of their mobile device (not the bib or any other photo to preserve the image of third-party runners), will access their race photos, only theirs, which they can view and purchase if they deem it appropriate.
- KST Fotografía would not have access to any runner data, and the action, until the acceptance of the legal terms we mark, would be on the official race website. They cannot be purchased in any way other than through that procedure.
- From this operation, KST Fotografía receives a payment from the runner, provided they purchase the photos. Viewing will not have any cost to the user.












