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frequent questions When and where is the EDP Half Marathon of Seville 2018 celebrated? The EDP Half Marathon in Seville will be held on January 28, 2018. The departure will take place at 09:00 hours, on Avenida de Carlos III, near the La Cartuja Stadium. The goal will be located on the athletics track of La Cartuja Stadium.
pick up your runner’s number and bag, attend conferences and find an exhibition of brands related to the sports world. Access is free for both runners and companions. The runner’s fair is held in the Cartuja Stadium, on Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Access is through door B.
What categories are there?
Where and when is the delivery of bib numbers and the runner’s bag? The bibs and the runner’s bag will be delivered exclusively during the runner’s fair. For organizational reasons, the bibs and bag of the runner will not be available on the day of the race.
A - Junior M / W: Born in 1999 and 2000 (over the age of the test) B - Promises M / W: Born from 1996 to 1998 C - Senior M / W: Born from 1995 to Veteran (35 years old) D - Veterans M / W 35: From 35 to 39 years old E - Veterans M / W 40: From 40 to 44 years old F - Veterans M / W 45: From 45 to 49 years old G - Veterans M / W 50: From 50 to 54 years old H - Veterans M / W 55: From 55 to 59 years old I - Veterans M / W 60: From 60 to 64 years old J - Veterans M / W 65: From 65 to 69 years old K - Veterans M / W 70: 70 years or older. L - Athletes with physical/intellectual disability M / W, running race. M - Athletes with physical disability M / W, wheelchair athletics. * All ages indicated must be met on the day of the test.
Is there a time limit to complete the race? Yes, the maximum time to finish is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The goal will close at 11:30 am. Although it is a test of popular character, it is necessary to make it compatible with the life of the city. The race queue circulates at a speed of 7 minutes per kilometer, and runners must maintain that minimum pace. What should I do if I do not have experience in the distance? You must take the test calmly and train enough. For this we have designed training plans that you will find on the official website. What will I find at the corridor fair? The fair is the place where you can
What documentation do I need to collect the number and the bag? To collect the bib number it is compulsory to present the receipt or copy of the registration and identity document (ID, passport or driver’s license). To collect the bag from the runner, it will be necessary to be in possession of the bib number. What happens if I can not move to pick up the number? If you can not pick it up, another person may do it in your name as long as it carries the following documents: receipt or copy of the registration, photocopy of the holder’s identity document and the authorization form completed by you.
that it is not allowed to run without the bib number. How is the timing of the test done? The dorsal of each runner has a dorsal equipped with a chip that is stuck on the back of it. For the time to be properly computed, you must go through the starting arch, the control point located at km 10 and the finish line. It is disposable, it is not necessary to return it when you finish. What should I do if there is any circumstance of my state of health that should be known? You must communicate the medical risk in writing and prior to the celebration of the race. If you suffer from a medical problem that requires special attention, you should carry a red cross mark on the back of your bib number and write down your name, address, telephone number and specific health problem on the back. In this way, medical services will have that information faster
What does the broker’s bag include? The broker’s bag includes a technical shirt and different gifts provided by the sponsors, as well as MEDAL FINISHER.
At what points of the circuit is there refreshment? They are located at kilometer points 5, 10, 15 and at the finish line. They will be marked, so you can see them from a sufficient distance. They consist of water, isotonic drink and medical assistance. Additionally, there is a solid supply station at the finish line. The refreshments are sized to serve all athletes. In all of them there is a line of sufficient tables and teams of volunteers to assist them. We ask for your collaboration so as not to collapse the first ones, thanks.
How should I use my bib? Remember that the dorsal is the element that identifies you. It is not transferable to another person. It is the element that allows you to access the exit area, goal and other services of the test. You must always wear it in a visible way and throughout the race, place it in the chest area and held by its four vertices. Remember
Where are there points of health care? At the starting line, at kilometer points 5, 10, 15 and goal. In a complementary way and for greater security, there will be medical service in career queue. They will attend any need you may have, in case you need urgent assistance during the tour, stop and ask any member of the organization to alert the medical services.
