Half Marathon del Piceno Fermano
The 21.097 km race is a half marathon with an approved route.
There will also be a 10.5 km non-competitive race and a 5 km non-competitive free-pace walk.
21st September 2025
Course Regulations
21.097 km route over two laps with zero elevation gain, entirely flat and closed to traffic along the city’s seafront.
RACE VALID FOR 2nd MASTER C.D.S. TEST and MASTER C.R.I. and ABSOLUTE
Non-competitive race of 10.500 km
The A.S.D. Valtenna, in collaboration with the municipalities of Porto San Giorgio and Fermo, organizes the 41st edition of the Half Marathon del Piceno Fermano. The 21.097 km race is a half marathon with a certified course. DOWNLOAD THE COURSE CERTIFICATION
Additionally, there will be a NON-competitive 10.500 km race (with bib, chip, and participation diploma) and a NON-competitive 5 km walk at a free pace.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Start: 9:00 AM Lungomare Gramsci Center
Finish: Lungomare Gramsci Center
Distances: 21.097 km (competitive) / 10.5 km (non-competitive) / 5 km (non-competitive)
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
21.097 km COMPETITIVE NATIONAL RACE (BRONZE)
ATHLETES REGISTERED IN ITALY
According to the “Regulations for the organization of events” issued by FIDAL, ATHLETES REGISTERED IN ITALY can participate, limited to those aged 20 and over (year of birth), who meet one of the following requirements:
• Athletes registered for 2024 with FIDAL-affiliated clubs.
• Athletes with a Run Card (valid as sports insurance and competition permit), limited to those aged 20 and over. Participation is subject to presenting a valid medical certificate of fitness for athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in the original and kept in a copy by the organizing club for each event.
• Athletes registered with a Sports Promotion Entity (Athletics Section), with a Run Card-EPS; participation is subject to presenting a valid medical certificate of fitness for athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in the original and kept in a copy by the organizing club for each event (limited to those aged 20 and over).
Participation requirements for NON-REGISTERED ATHLETES IN ITALY
Italian/foreign athletes not registered in Italy can participate, limited to those aged 20 and over (year of birth), who meet one of the following requirements: • Athletes with a club card affiliated with Foreign Athletics Federations recognized by the IAAF. Upon registration, they must alternatively present:
- A self-certification of possession of the IAAF-recognized card. The self-certification must be signed in original at the time of bib pickup.
- Athletes with a Run Card for foreigners (valid as sports insurance and competition permit), limited to those aged 20 and over; participation is subject to presenting a valid medical certificate of fitness for athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in the original and kept in a copy by the organizing club for each event. The medical certificate for non-resident foreigners can be issued in their own country, but the examinations required by Italian law must be carried out: a) medical examination; b) complete urine test; c) resting and stress electrocardiogram; d) spirometry.
For non-registered athletes, contact +39 338 3514622
KM 10,500 NON-COMPETITIVE
Participation in the race is open to all those who will be 16 years old by September 15, 2024. Registration for the race implies the tacit declaration of self-certification of physical fitness for “non-competitive” sports activities as required by current regulations, thus exempting the organizers from requesting such a medical certificate.
REGISTRATION METHODS
ONLINE for registered clubs and athletes by visiting https://www.timingrun.it/EventiTR/pages/percorsi/dettaglio.php?event=297 .
Or via e-mail to timingrun@gmail.com, attaching a copy of the Competitive Certificate, card, and Bank Transfer for individuals, or the President’s declaration and Bank Transfer for clubs.
- REGISTRATION CLOSURE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024, at 24:00
No registrations will be accepted after this date or on Sunday morning.
REGISTRATION FEES
21,097 km COMPETITIVE
- €25.00 until AUGUST 31, 2024
- €30.00 from SEPTEMBER 1 to 12, 2024
10,500 km NON-COMPETITIVE
(with bib, chip, and participation diploma)
- €10.00 until SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
PAYMENT METHODS
Registrations must be completed by paying the relevant amount in one of the following ways:
- Bank transfer, with bank fees borne by the payer, payable to Associazione Pod. Valtenna Iban: IT5300847469440000000000333
- Credit Card with payment through PAYPAL for online registrations
BIB AND RACE PACK PICKUP
Participants can pick up their bib and race pack at the event office:
- Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10:00 to 19:00 at the dedicated stand in Porto San Giorgio, Lungomare Gramsci center
- Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 07:00 to 08:30 at the dedicated stand in Porto San Giorgio, Lungomare Gramsci center
TIMING AND RESULTS
21,097 km COMPETITIVE
The results will be processed with the TIMING RUN system, thanks to the chip each athlete will receive when collecting their bib, which must be returned immediately after the finish. Final times will be validated by the GGG. Athletes who forget to wear the chip will not be listed in the rankings. Final times will be available on FIDAL.IT and Timingrun.it.
10,500 km NON-COMPETITIVE
For the 10.500 km, a list in alphabetical order with each participant’s race time will be compiled.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, WITHDRAWN ATHLETE RECOVERY SERVICE, INSURANCE
Medical assistance will be provided with fixed points and in the finish area with an emergency first aid station. A medical service on motorcycles and a recovery service for athletes who withdraw from the course will be available. The organization will provide specific R.C.T. insurance coverage for all participating athletes.
REFRESHMENTS AND SPONGE STATIONS
As per WA/FIDAL regulations, refreshment points will be provided at the finish and at the fifth kilometer along the course.
IMAGE RIGHTS
By registering for the Half Marathon, the athlete authorizes the organization, along with its partners, to freely acquire the right to use the fixed or moving images in which they may appear, taken during their participation in the Half Marathon, on all visual supports as well as promotional and/or advertising materials, produced and distributed worldwide and for the maximum period provided by laws, regulations, treaties in force, including any extensions that may be applied to the period provided. The organization may decide to use specialized agencies for these services and grant them exclusive image rights.
PRIVACY PROTECTION
The data provided will be processed in compliance with the provisions of Legislative Decree 30.6.2003 n. 196 and used only to compile the participant list, for the ranking, for the historical archive, for the services declared in the leaflet, for subsequent communications, for inclusion in the event’s mailing list, for the SMS service, and for sending advertising material for the Half Marathon.
AWARDS
21,097 km: The top 5 M/F finishers will be awarded PURCHASE VOUCHERS:
1st place: value €250.00 + €50.00 expense reimbursement
2nd place: value €200.00 + €50.00 expense reimbursement
3rd place: value €150.00 + €50.00 expense reimbursement
4th place: value €100.00
5th place: value €50.00
Additionally, the top 3 M/F in each category will receive natural prizes.
Prizes are not cumulative.
Unclaimed prizes on the day will be donated to charity.
MISCELLANEOUS
- For everything not covered in this regulation, refer to specific regulations and current laws. The Race Officials will disqualify athletes who do not pass through the detection points along the course.
- Competitors may not tamper with or reduce the race bib by obscuring writings and/or symbols, under penalty of disqualification.
- All race participants must comply with traffic regulations.
- It is strictly forbidden to be accompanied by bicycles or other unauthorized personnel, under penalty of disqualification.
- The event will take place regardless of weather conditions, except in cases of natural disasters.
- Any appeals must be presented to the G.G.G. according to the procedures provided by federal regulations.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify this regulation at any time for changes that will be made to F.I.D.A.L. regulations and for reasons deemed appropriate for better race organization. Any changes to times, services, and locations will be communicated to registered athletes in the confirmation letter and on the Internet site and agreed with FIDAL.
5 km Walk
REGISTRATION FOR THE NON-COMPETITIVE 5 KM WALK AT A FREE PACE IS NOW OPEN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 Start: 9:00 AM Lungomare Gramsci center Finish: Lungomare Gramsci center
REGISTRATION METHODS
Pre-registration is possible on the days before the event at:
- SPORT LAB via F.lli Rosselli 22 – Porto San Giorgio
Registrations will be accepted until 8:30 AM on September 15, 2024, at the dedicated stand at the start.
REGISTRATION FEES
- €7.00 for all participants
- €5.00 reduced fee for CRM members
PAYMENT METHODS
- You can use ZeroCoda: pay conveniently by bank transfer to IBAN IT5300847469440000000000333 and collect your race pack directly by presenting the receipt at the dedicated station in Piazza Bambinopoli before the start.
Contacts and receptivity
CONTACTS
Manager and Organizational Delegate: Doriana Valori Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Valtenna – via Capparuccia, 28 – Ponzano di Fermo (FM) – fax 0734.858713 Phone: + 39 338.3514622 – +39 339.2210813 info@maratonadelpiceno.com Registration Manager: Graziano Di Lizio timingrun@gmail.comHOTEL AND ACCOMODATIONS
Informations: Agenzia Viaggi Vela AzzurraProgram
The program of the day is being defined.
WHERE TO EAT
We will publish the menus available in restaurants in the area.Map
Porto San Giorgio - Lungomare Gramsci Centro
How to get
to Porto San Giorgio
BY CAR: traveling along the A14 – Porto San Giorgio/Fermo exit
BY BUS: from Rome Termini with Roma-linee bus – Porto San Giorgio stop
BY TRAIN: Porto San Giorgio/Fermo FS Station
BY PLANE: from Falconara – Ancona airport then take the train or bus towards Porto San Giorgio/Fermo
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Valtenna - via Capparuccia 28 - Ponzano di Fermo (FM) - VAT IT01135750444