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The Zurich Marató de Barcelona is organised by a Promotion
Comity made up of four institutions and entities: The City of Barcelona, the
Marató a Barcelona Platform, the Catalan Athletics Federation and Barcelona
Tourism. The event is coordinated by the Institut Barcelona Esports, and its
Executive Organisation is carried out by ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation) and
RPM Racing. In addition to that, the Zurich Marató de Barcelona Senate, a
consultative body made up of 24 renowned figures in the world of athletics
and the organisation of sporting events in Catalunya, will act as an observer
of the race and of its organisation. The event will take place on sunday
along a fully urban route.
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The race is 42,195Km long and is certified by the Catalan
Athletics federation, through an authorised commission of the IAAF.
Similarly, the marathon respects IAAF regulations for road races. Judges from
the RFEA and the FCA will be in charge of ensuring full compliance with these
regulations.
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The race is open to athletes of all nationalities, licensed
or non licensed, and with 18 years of age at the time of the race. Age categories
will be given separate classifications for both female and male runners, in
agreement with RFEA rules. All runners compete in the race under their own
responsibility and are in good enough physical condition to take part in the
event.
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Each entry is considered as final and non-transferable and
implies full acceptance of the rules. No registration transfers to family
members or friends will be permitted, including in the event that the
participant is unable to attend the race.
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In case of illness or injury, the organization will refund
50% of the total price paid. It's essential to send a medical certificate, in
order to receive the refund, to this address: Zurich Marató de Barcelona -
Cancellations Gran Vía 8-10, 6º planta 08902 Hospitalet de Llobregat,
Barcelona The date line to cancel a registration (only illness or injury)
will be until March 7th 2012. After the day, the organization will not longer
accept any cancellations.
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Post mail registrations arriving after the deadline, will
only be accepted two days after the closing date. Organization will not take
any responsibility for postal service's delays or loss.
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Zurich Marató de Barcelona will be considered as the
Catalonian University Marathon Championship. Participants wishing to be part
of the University ranking must sign up normally, and subsequently contact the
sports department of their university.
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Bibs must be collected on March 23rd and 24th 2012 at the
Expo Sports, upon presentation of the registration receipt and an official
identification document. Bibs must be worn on the front part of the torso,
and remain fully visible throughout the whole race. Bibs cannot be collected
on the day of the race
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The judge appointed by the RFEA will have final decision
concerning any matter relative to the course of the event. He is assisted by
official race judges and race stewards appointed by the FCA. In compliance
with IAAF regulations, refreshment posts will be located every 5 km from km
5, and at the finish line. Sponge-posts will be located every 5 km from km
7.5. Timings will be shown at the halfway point as well as at the finish
line. Competitors will be permitted up to 6 hours for completion of the
course. Competitors failing to complete the race within this time limit may
continue under their own responsibility, and must thereafter respect the
Highway Code.
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Road safety is under control of the Barcelona police
department. Medical services may stop any competitor from continuing the race
for medical reasons.
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All participants will be given a chip (to be fitted onto
the running shoe) to be returned to the event organisers at the end of the
race. Those who have their own ChampionChip will not be given the
aforementioned chip provided that they have registered it beforehand on the
registration form. There will be timekeeping points each 5 Km (km5, km10,
km15, km20, km25, km30, km 35, km 40 and arrival point).
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The organiser has taken out a civil liability insurance
policy in accordance to current legislation. All competitors, licensed or
non-licensed, will be covered by an accident insurance policy taken out by
the organiser.
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By signing up for the Zurich Marató de Barcelona
participants agree that RPM Racing, S.L., either in its name or through third
parties, may automatically use their personal data, for exclusively sports
related, promotional or commercial purposes. In compliance with Organic Law
15/1999, of 13 December, on the Protection of Personal Data, participants
have the right to access these files in order to rectify or cancel either
totally or partially the information contained within. To do so, a written
request must be sent to the head office of RPM Racing S.L. (Calle Gran Vía 8-10,
6º planta, 08902, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona). Hereby, and in
agreement with sports related, promotional, operational and distribution
interests of the Zurich Marató de Barcelona for the whole world (reproduction
of photos of the competition, publication of ranking lists, etc...), by any
means (Internet, advertising, etc...) and with no time limit, participants
expressly give the organisation the right to reproduce their name, the rank
obtained in the final ranking and that of the participant, the category, the
achieved sportswear brand and their photo.
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Bicycles or motorized vehicles are strictly forbidden on
the race, except for those belonging to the organiser. Official bicycles and
motorized vehicles monitoring the race will carry visible identification at
all times.
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All competitors acknowledge and accept all the clauses of
the rules. The competitors agree on their honor not to anticipate the start
and to cover the full distance before crossing the finish line.
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