Napoli City Half Marathon 2018
The event with the most participants in Southern Italy
The race, certified by IAAF / AIMS, is held in optimal conditions with an average temperature of 10 ° C.
From the waterfront to the Castel dell’Ovo, the Teatro San Carlo to the Piazza del Plebiscito, the course will lead you through the most fascinating areas of the city, set in one of the most picturesque views of the Mediterranean.
The price includes:
– start number with timekeeping chip
– race pack
– sponge and refreshment points every 5 km
– participation medal
– indoor baggage storage and dressing room service
– Attendance diploma
– Free public transport on the day of the race
– Napoli Running Magazine
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FAMILY RUN & FRIENDS – 3 km
Non-competitive race event will start, without ranking and open to everyone. The event is free for children under 10 and for adults over 65, the registration fee for everyone else is 5€.
Participation is open to everyone and there is no need to submit a medical certificate.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Italian athletes who have reached the age of 18 on February 4, 2018, may participate in the Naples City Half Marathon with one of the following requirements:
– FIDAL membership
– Possession of a RUNCARD that is valid until February 4, 2018
Those in possession of a RUNCARD must also provide a copy of the medical certificate for athletics, valid as of February 4, 2018, issued by a sports physician. Medical fitness certifications for other sports are not valid for participation.
FOREIGN ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Athletes who are not residents of Italy, and have reached the age of 18 on February 4, 2018, may participate in in the Naples City Half Marathon as follows:
• Foreign athletes with membership in an Italian sports association or the Federation of Foreign Athletes affiliated with the IAAF for 2018. Athletes who are not registered by their Federation or Club or Assistant must sign a declaration attesting their membership.
• Foreign athletes who are not registered but IN POSSESSION OF A RUNCARD. The athlete will have to provide a copy of the medical certificate issued in his or her own country, but in accordance with the diagnostic tests provided by Italian law in order to be able to perform competitive activities on 4 February 2018, and a copy of the RunCard.
Non-resident athletes have the option to activate a RUNCARD Fidal at a cost of € 15.00 by indicating this option on the entry form and including an athletic medical certificate valid on February 04, 2018. Payment can be made at the same time as the registration fee.
REGULARIZING REGISTRATION
Athletes with IRREGULAR REGISTRATION will have to reinstate their eligibility to run prior to collecting the start number (have a valid card and certificate) by updating the Fidal portal (either directly or through the representative of the affiliated company). In the case of suspension due to an expired medical certificate, the original certificate is not valid authorization to compete.
In the event of failure to regularize registration, the athlete will not be able to pick up the start number and chips, but only the race pack.
Athletes who are competing with a Runcard that is suspended due to an expired medical certificate will be able to reinstate their eligibility to run by including a copy of the medical athletics certificate.
CLOSING OF REGISTRATION
Online registration will close on January 28, 2018, or before this date if the maximum race capacity is reached.
START NUMBER PICK-UP
Start numbers can be collected at the stands set up in the Mediterranean Theater within the Mostra d’Oltremare, on Friday, February 2 from 14:00 to 20:00, Saturday, February 3 from 10:00 to 20:00 and Sunday, February 4 from 6:30 to 7:30.
Sunday pick-up is not recommended and is reserved for athletes and non-regional companies only if they have an actual need and if they are previously registered in the days preceding the start number pick-up.
In line with the provisions of the last state police circular for the organization of public events, the collection of start numbers must be carried out personally by every single registered athlete, upon presentation of an identification document; For reasons of public order it is not possible for an athlete to pick up start numbers for other people.
In extraordinary cases, any request for exemption from this rule will be assessed case by case by the organizing committee. Such requests must be sent in advance to the email address deleghe@napolirunning.com.
The following guidelines must be followed:
– An athlete will be able to collect at most one start number in addition to his or her own by downloading the “single delegate” form from http://www.napolirunning.com and following the instructions carefully.
– Company presidents will have to download and fill out the “company delegation” form from http://www.napolirunning.com and follow the instructions carefully.
– Failure to follow this procedure will prohibit, under any circumstances, the collection of the start number by proxy.
– The company presidents and athletes are asked for a collaborative responsibility in the correct application of the new regulations.
START GRIDS
At the start, the competitors will be divided into five grids depending on the start number. An athlete cannot enter a different grid from the one assigned, otherwise the athlete will be disqualified.
RACE PACK
Athletes may pick up their race pack by exhibiting their start number at the stand at the Expo.
CHANGING ROOMS AND STORAGE
In the immediate vicinity of the start and finish zones, indoor dressing rooms with storage bags will be set up. Entry is allowed only by displaying the start number.
REFRESHMENT POINTS
Refreshments will be provided, at the start, finish, and along the route, in accordance with Fidal regulations.
TIME LIMIT
The Half Marathon will have a 3 hour time limit.
Exceeding this time forces the athlete to withdraw from the competition and continue on by means of transport arranged by the organization or continue refusing the help of the organization, thereby excluding the organization from any liability of any kind and competing from that point at your own risk.
TIMING & CHIP
I The race times will be recorded by means of an electronic chip which measures the actual time and official time. The chip is personal and can not be exchanged. Disqualified competitors will be disqualified at the checkpoints. The chips placed on the bib should not be removed for any reason, subject to exclusion from the standings. If the race chip is of the type to be returned, the non-return to the organization upon arrival will incur a penalty of € 25 against the runner.
TIMING AND SCORING
Time measurement and processing of the rankings is by the Timing Data Service srl; They are validated by the Chief Technical Judge/Court of Appeals.
RACE CANCELLATION – START NUMBER TRANSFER
If the race is canceled, moved to another date and/or at least not performed for reasons not caused and/or not related to the will of the Organization, including the revocation of the authorization to hold the race by the competent public bodies, the registered athlete waives any claim to ASD Napoli Running, including reimbursement of expenses incurred by registering, also waived are any claims for damages and/or indemnification and any reimbursement, and/or compensation with regard to any current and future financial loss.
Up to January 31, 2018, it is possible to transfer the start number to another competitor or freeze it for another edition, upon payment of a 10 € processing fee.
