The starter’s pistol will be fired on 19th October 2008 for the 5th International TUI Marathon Palma de Majorca. The route through the historic quarter of Palma and along the Playa de Palma is especially attractive. And you can experience this unforgettable action event live.


General information
Organiser
TUI España Turismo S.A.
Majorca, Spain
Gran Via Asima, 2
07009 Palma de Majorca

Event holder
Club Marathon Majorca – Toni Peña


Implementation regulations
The International TUI Marathon Palma de Majorca will be implemented according to the regulations and under the supervision of the Spanish Real Federación de Atletismo.


Overview Map
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Classification
Men/women: the classification is according to age groups M/F main class, M/F30, M/F35, M/F40, M/F45, M/F50, M/F55, M/F60, M/F65, M/F70, M/F75 and older (in accordance with international regulations).


Special classification in the half marathon
Running Award

A sequential ranking system is used, i.e. the ranking is based on the order in which runners cross the finishing line irrespective of the age grouping (single or team) but according to the male/female classification split. In the case of the Running Award the first two men and the first two women crossing the finishing line from the respective registered company participating are ranked as a group on the basis of summing their respective times. This means that the ranking is based on a total of four finishing times.


Service package
Finisher’s medal
Running time measured by Real-Time ChampionChip
Cloakroom
Care/drinks stations on route
All-round care at finish
Massages
Showers
Changing facilities
Certificate (results list as download from homepage)


Start times
TUI Marathon 09.00 am
TUI Half Marathon
09.00 am
10 KM Run 09.20 am


Start number
You can find out your start number before the event by having a look at the startlist.


Picking up the starting papers
Starting papers can be picked up by showing the confirmation of registration at Parc de la Mar below the Cathedral at the times given below:

Friday 17.10.2008 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Saturday 18.10.2008 11.00 am – 7.00 pm
Sunday 19.10.2008 6.30 am – 9.00 am


Start positions
Your start zone is marked with a letter (A/B/C/D). The assignment to the grid is based on the time of registration. For more details check your starting papers. Runners registering late are assigned to the last grid section.


Route
The routes for the half marathon and the marathon are officially measured by the Real Federación de Atletismo.

Every kilometre is marked by means of signs. For all runs the route is kept free of traffic by police officers and assistants. The route passes through delightful district of Palma with its incomparable charm and character. The instructions on the route posts must be heeded.

Route service (marathon and half marathon)
Refreshment and care stations are set up every 3 km and at the finish. Medical attention is provided along the route and at the finish zone.


Time measurement/ ChampionChip
The time is measured exclusively with the ChampionChip, distributed by Mika Timing GmbH, Kürtener Straße 11b (Strundepark), 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, Telephone +49 (0)2202 2401-113. It can be purchased for 31 euros. The chip can also be hired for the marathon weekend. To hire the chip the runner must leave 31 euros deposit where the starting papers are handed out. At the end of the race the runner is refunded with 25 euros. If the runner keeps the chip it is deemed sold and can be used for other events. You cannot participate without using a ChampionChip. For the FunRun there is a finishing clock. 10 KM Run times are optional measured with the Real-Time-ChampionChip.


Engraving of medals
Engraving of medals (name and finishing time) is possible after the race in the finishing area.
Costs: 6,- €.


Awards and prizes
Every properly registered runner who reaches the finish within the prescribed target time (difference between start and finish time) is awarded a medal at the finish. The certificate that confirms the runner’s performance and the results lists can be accessed as a download on the homepage. The presentation of the prizes is only made during the awards ceremony on the day of the event.
Only athletes with respective contractual agreements are entitled to awards from the organiser.




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