Rules and regulations
ARTICLE 1. PRESENTATION
Kumulus Active World 2012 S.L. and the Municipal Institute of sports of the Town Hall of Palma (IME) organized the TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca to be held Sunday, October 18th, 2026 at 8:00. All persons over the age of 18 (except in the 10K distance in which the minimum age is 16 years old) who wish to participate can do so without distinction.
ARTICLE 2. HOMOLOGATION
This race takes place under the rules of racing in road of the IAAF and the FAIB and is integrated in the AIMS calendar. The route will be marked and signposted every mile vertically. All distances are courses certified by the RFEA (Royal Spanish Athletics Federation).
ARTICLE 3. COURSE*
START 10K: 8:00h
From Autovía de Levante, land side, opposite the Cathedral, heading toward Andratx, continue until making a 180º turn in front of Antoni Maura. Then proceed along the sea side toward the airport until making a left turn to go up Avda. Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga on the left side. Turn left at Plaça Porta des Camp, then turn left again onto Porta des Camp to continue along C/Bastió Príncep and Passeig Murada, turning right onto C/Portella and C/Pont i Vic until turning right onto C/Sol. Then turn left onto C/Ramon Llull, continue to C/Sant Francesc, and on to Plaça Santa Eulàlia, where you turn onto C/Morell, C/Sant Pere Nolasc, and then right onto C/Palau, followed by another right onto C/Mirador to head along Palau Reial toward Plaça Cort. Turn right onto C/Cadena to enter Plaça Santa Eulàlia, then turn left to go through the streets Vidriera–Corderia–Pes del Formatge–L’Hostal de l’Estel, left turn onto Celler d’en Miró, and another left onto C/Sindicat up to C/Bosseria. Turn right through Plaça Major–Sant Miquel to exit against the traffic on the bus lane to Avda. Compte Sallent / Avda. Alemanya / Avda. Portugal, turning left onto Passeig Mallorca (against traffic) until Jaime III, then turn left along Passeig Mallorca until turning right onto C/Ruben Dario and C/Concepció. Continue with a right turn onto C/Montcades and a left onto C/Can Serra, exiting onto Jaime III, and turn left onto C/Sant Jaume to reach Plaça Santa Magdalena. Then turn right onto Ramblas de Palma, continue along C/Unió to El Born (pedestrian side), and continue through Plaça Reina and Antoni Maura, where participants will turn left on the land side to enter the finish line.
START MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON: 8:15h
In its first part, the course runs along the Autovía de Levante on the land side, heading toward Andratx, continuing to Paseo Sagrera and the Paseo Marítimo of Palma (in the direction of traffic), turning around in the area opposite the Club de Mar with a 180º turn that does not affect incoming or outgoing traffic. From there, the route continues along the Paseo Marítimo on the sea side in the direction of traffic until turning left to enter Camí de s’Escollera, reaching the entry control point for the Commercial Docks, where it turns toward the exit of the Escollera.
At this point, Half Marathon and Marathon participants proceed along the Autovía de Levante in the direction of the airport until entering C/Joan Maragall, then turn right onto Passeig de Bartomeu Barceló i Mir, left onto Carrer del Vicari Joaquim Fuster, left onto Born Molinar/Romaguer, and left again onto Carrer Llucmajor, exiting once more to Joan Maragall to return along the sea side. They then turn right to ascend Avda. Gabriel Alomar i Villalonga on the left side until reaching C/Escola Graduada, where they turn left onto C/Mateu Enric Lladó toward Porta des Camp. From there, the route continues along C/Bastió Príncep and Passeig Murada, turning right onto C/Portella and C/Pont i Vic, then right again onto C/Sol and left onto C/Ramon Llull, continuing through C/Sant Francesc to Plaça Santa Eulàlia.
From there, runners continue along C/Morell, C/Sant Pere Nolasc, then turn right onto C/Palau, and again onto C/Mirador, heading along Palau Reial toward Plaça Cort. A right turn onto C/Cadena leads into Plaça Santa Eulàlia, followed by a left turn to traverse the streets Vidriera–Corderia–Pes del Formatge–L’Hostal de l’Estel, then a left onto Celler d’en Miró and another left onto C/Sindicat, continuing to C/Bosseria. Runners then turn right through Plaça Major–Sant Miquel, exiting against traffic along the bus lane toward Avda. Compte Sallent / Avda. Alemanya / Avda. Portugal, and turning left onto Passeig Mallorca (against traffic) until Jaime III.
They then turn left along Passeig Mallorca, right onto C/Ruben Dario and C/Concepció, right again onto C/Montcades, and left onto C/Can Serra, exiting onto Jaime III. Turning left onto C/Sant Jaume, runners reach Plaça Santa Magdalena, then turn right onto Ramblas de Palma and continue along C/Unió to El Born (pedestrian side). The course proceeds through Plaça Reina and Antoni Maura, where Half Marathon participants turn left to head toward the finish line, while Marathon participants turn right to begin the second lap of the course.
Second Lap (Marathon)
In the second lap, Marathon participants complete an additional out-and-back loop along Avda. Gabriel Roca, starting from the turnaround point of the first lap, entering on the sea side and performing a 180º turn before the entrance to the Maritime Station, returning then to the first-lap circuit. Additionally, upon entering Bartomeu Barceló i Mir, runners turn directly left onto C/del Vicari Joaquim Fuster up to before C/Gracia, where they perform a 180º turn to make up for the distance not covered compared with the Half Marathon circuit, before turning right onto C/Santueri and continuing with the rest of the course as in the first lap.
*Courses may suffer changes before the event due to technical and / or logistical issues. This will be communicated and information updated.
ARTICLE 4. SCHEDULE
The 10km race will start at 8:00 a.m. The maximum time to complete the race is 3 hours.
The marathon and half marathon will start at 8:15 a.m., and the maximum time to complete the race is 6 hours, so the finish line will close at 2:15 p.m.
A cut-off control point is established at Km 32 (Cuesta del Gas). Athletes who have not passed that point at 12:45h will be out of the race.
ARTICLE 5. WHEELED / DEVICES AND ANIMAL ACCOMPANIMENT
The use of any wheel devices in the course (including handbike) is not permitted nor is the accompaniment of animals on the course.
ARTICLE 6. HOW TO REGISTER
Through the official website www.palmamarathonmallorca.com, at the registration tab.
6.1. WITHDRAW, CHANGES AND ENTRIES TRANSFER
If the event is cancelled due to force majeure, (war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.) or that must be suspended by an Administrative Order issued by the Competent Authority in the matter, the Organizer will not be obliged to reimburse the participants the amount of the registration.
Once registration has been completed, the following deadlines are being applied:
· Until June 30th (included): 100% refund*.
· Until August 31st (included): 50% refund*.
· Until September 30th (included): transfer of the registration to the following year.
Registrations transferred from previous editions will not be able to request and transfer can be requested just 1 year. The transfer corresponds to the registration, doesn´t include the extra purchases.
*The amount to be refunded corresponds to the registration fee. The service fees will not be refunded because this are external charges.
Distances changes
(if entries available):
In the event that the new distance price is higher the corresponding difference will be charged.
· Until June 30th (included): If the price of the new distance is lower, difference will be refunded.
· From July 1st (included): No difference will be refunded.
If you change from Marathon to other distance the t-shirt will not be included in the change.
In any of these cases please send your request an email to: info@palmamarathonmallorca.com and follow the instructions.
Once the registration platform is closed, distance changes cannot be made online.
In case you want to change the distance during the bib race number pick up (Friday or Saturday), a fee of €20 in cash must be paid as a management fee when making the change.
6.2. CONSIDERATIONS:
The registration is personal and non-transferable and means the total acceptance of the race regulations including the waiver of civil liability. Once the entry has been made, it cannot be transferred to any other person under any circumstances.
Prohibition of Sale, Transfer, or Change of Registration
Race entries are strictly personal and non-transferable. The sale, transfer, or any attempt to change the ownership of a registration is expressly prohibited.
If the organization detects, prior to the event, the intention to carry out any of these actions, the registration will be immediately cancelled without refund, and the registered participant will automatically lose the right to take part in the race.
6.3 DISABLED PARTICIPANTS:
All athletes with disabilities will have a 50% discount on the registration fee. In the case of a blind or visually impaired athlete who requires it, they will have the right to be accompanied by a guide whose registration will be 100% free.
In any case, they must previously contact the organization through: info@palmamarathonmallorca.com and send the certificate of disability that proves their condition.
The following categories are established, which the athlete must previously indicate to the organization:
a.-Physical disability
a1.- Physical disability with chair
a2.- Physical disability on foot
b.-Sensory disability
b1.- Visual Disability
b2.- Hearing disability
c.-Intellectual disability
There will be trophies for the first 3 classifieds in each category (a1,a2,b1,b2,c) and for each distance, as long as there are a minimum of 5 participants in it.
ARTICLE 7. CATEGORIES AND RESULTS
7.1. CATEGORIES
SUB18 (Only for 10Km)
SUB20
SUB23
SENIOR
MASTER CATEGORY: From 35 years old. Special rating: Master categories will be splited every 5 years. Eg: M/F35, (from 35 to 39 years old), M/F40, (from 40 to 44 years old) and so on.
7.2. RESULTS LIST
The following results will be available:
Overall male and female: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10Km
The results include official time, real time and position within the age category of each participant.
ARTICLE 8. AWARDS
The best 5th men and women of the overall results for each distance will receive a trophy.
8.1. CLAIMS
All classifications are the responsibility exclusively of the members of the Committee of judges of the FAIB.
Claims relating to results in the classification with provision of award will be presented, in writing together with €50, the referee judge within a maximum of 30 minutes since the publication of the results lists, which will decide. If the referee agrees with the claim the €50 will be returned. Other claims should be sent in writing to: info@palmamarathonmallorca.com, to the attention of the referee; before the Wednesday following the end of the race.
The Organization shall communicate the decisions of the referee in a maximum period of 10 days, from which the classifications will be considered definitive. Therefore, all the trophies and awards will be provisional until that time.
ARTICLE 9. BIB NUMBERS
Race bibs can only be picked up in the designated area on Friday and Saturday from 11:00h to 19:00h (without interruption).
For collecting the race number, participants will have to present the receipt or copy of registration and ID card, passport or other official document proving their identity.
The race number shall be clearly visible at the front during the entire race and cannot be modified.
ARTICLE 10. DISQUALIFICATIONS
Will lead to disqualification:
· Provide false information on registration (age, residence, etc.)
· Not completing the full course
· Not pass through the step controls in the course
· BIB number not showed correctly or being modified
· Racing with the BIB number or/and chip from another participant
· Ignore the instructions of the organizers and/or judges during the course
· Refuse to do the doping test
· Unsporting behaviour
· Littering
· In accordance with RFEA regulations, the Referee may prohibit the participation of athletes who are dressed inappropriately.
ARTICLE 11. AID STATIONS
1st: km 4 after the turning point in front of Club de Mar: Water, isotonic drink and sponges.*
2nd km 8’5 at Portixol: Water, isotonic drink, fruit.
3rd km 12’3 at Escola Graduada: Water, isotonic drink, fruit.*
4th Km 13´8 at San Francesc: Water Point
5th: km 16 at C/Sant Miquel by Porta Pintada/C/Olmos: Water,isotonic drink and special needs.
6th: km 20 In C/Union, in front of Gran Hotel La Caixa: Water, isotonic drink, fruit.
Km at the second loop: 25, 30’5, 33’3, 37 and 41.
* At Km 25 and 33´3 there will be also gels available.
Aid stations for 10K Distance: Water Point at Km3, km 5 and km 8’5.
ARTICLE 12. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca will have medical services to attend the participants. The organization encourages all participants to do a medical examination prior to the race. All participants accept the risks involved practicing this sport. Furthermore, the athlete declares himself in good physical condition for this race and agrees that this participation is his responsibility. Any participant with health problems is bound to previously notify this in writing to the Organization, marking its race number with a red cross and indicating name, address, telephone and health issue suffered. The participant is required (for safety reasons) to previously inform about his condition in writing together with his race number). Medical services are entitled to remove any participant from the race who appears to be in a bad physical condition.
ARTICLE 13. LIABILITY
The Organization declines any responsibility of the effects, consequences or responsibilities arising from any damage, both material and personal, caused by a participant, at the race, themselves or other people. This includes third parties cause damage to a participant, volunteer or staff of the organization.
ARTICLE 14. WARDROBE SERVICE
Available from 6:00h until 14:30h during the race day.
The Organization will have a wardrobe service available where participants can deposit their belongings. The Organization is not responsible for items delivered at the wardrobe service. The Organization may ask participants to open their bags before depositing them, to monitor the content of the same. The refusal of a participant to open a bag may lead to the refusal of the organization accepting the bag. For security reasons is mandatory to use the wardrobe bag provided by the Organization.
ARTICLE 15. AUTHORIZED VEHICLES
Only the vehicles that are accredited by the Organization can follow the race.
It is strictly forbidden to follow the runners in any type of vehicle engine or on wheels (skates, bicycles, etc...). The Local Police have the order to remove them immediately from the course.
ARTICLE 16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRESENT REGULATIONS
With their registration to the race all participants accept the present rules and regulations of the race as well as the FAIB, FAA, IAAF and AIMS regulations. In case of doubt, the criterion of the Organization shall prevail.
ARTICLE 17: DATA PROTECTION POLICY
In compliance with the provisions of article 5 of the organic law 15/1999, of December 13th, of protection of personal character data, we inform the participants that your personal data will be treated and will be included in files of responsibility of Kumulus Active World 2012 S.L, registered at the Spanish Agency of data protection. The collection and processing of personal data is carried out within the framework of the registration of the participants, and information related to the TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca.
Kumulus Active World 2012 S.L commit themselves to compliance with obligations on technical, organizational measures and safety contained in Real Decreto 1720 / 2007, of 21 December, which approves the regulations implementing the organic law 15/1999, of 13 December, of protection of personal data. That the personal data provided, as well as the images taken during the event, will be used for the purpose of the event, as well as the race final classification which will show name, category and nationality. As the race belongs to the official national and international calendar of the Royal Spanish Federation of athletics, is expected following assignments that are expressly authorized: the of the Spanish Federation of Athletics data for their own purposes; and the use of imagery in the development of the event so that they are used in any type of format or medium (paper, web, communications, video, etc.) in accordance with the purposes for the present explicitly consented. As registering to the race, every participant declares to consent that his personal data will be treated for the before mentioned purposes. In any case, participants can exercise their rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition by writing to: KUMULUS ACTIVE WORLD 2012 S.L. with address Pou de Sini 24-3, 07350 Binissalem, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Appendix 1 - Sportograf Privacy Policy for Events
At our event, Sportograf GmbH & Co KG (web: www.sportograf.com) will be our media partner and exclusive photo service provider.
If you participate in an event at which Sportograf (hereinafter referred to as "we") has been commissioned as an exclusive photographic service by the Organiser, we may collect photographic and video material on which you can be identified personally, possibly with your event participant number (e.g. start number).
We use the data collected at the sport events to fulfil our obligation as a photo service provider under the underlying contract with the Organiser and in our own economic interest to sell the photos of the event to the interested participants via our website www.sportograf.com . Through many years of experience in the field of event photography, we can ensure that participants of sports events will be informed transparently that Sportograf will be used as an exclusive photo service provider.
Furthermore, every participant of such an event must expect that the organiser or his cooperation partners will sell photos of such events as souvenirs. Your personal data will not be passed on to third parties. We only use photographers who we have obligated to comply with data protection laws in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
The legal justification for the data processing is our aforementioned legitimate interests according to Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. You have the right to object to this processing.
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Appendix 2 -
Anything not included in these regulations is subject to the organization's decisions.
