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.
20th September 2026
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 42nd edition of the Half Marathon of the Piceno Fermano. The 21.097 km race is a half marathon with a certified course.
A NON-competitive race of 10.500 km is also planned (with bib number, chip, and certificate of participation).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Start: 9:00 AM Lungomare Gramsci Center
Finish: Lungomare Gramsci Center
Distances: 21.097 km (competitive) / 10.5 km (non-competitive)
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
21.097 km COMPETITIVE NATIONAL RACE (BRONZE)
ATHLETES REGISTERED IN ITALY
In accordance with the “Rules for the organization of events” issued by FIDAL, athletes registered in Italy who are 18 years of age or older (by year of birth) and possess one of the following requirements may participate:
- Athletes registered for 2025 with clubs affiliated with FIDAL.
- Athletes holding a Run Card (valid as sports insurance and permission to compete), limited to individuals aged 20 years or older. Participation is, however, subject to the presentation of a valid medical certificate of specific suitability for track and field athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in original form and kept in copy by the organizing club for each event.
- Athletes registered with a Sports Promotion Body (Athletics Section), holding a Run Card-EPS; participation is, however, subject to the presentation of a valid medical certificate of specific competitive suitability for track and field athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in original form and kept in copy by the organizing club for each event (limited to individuals aged 20 years or older).
Participation requirements for NON-REGISTERED ATHLETES IN ITALY
Italian/foreign athletes not registered in Italy may participate, limited to individuals aged 20 years or older (by year of birth) who possess one of the following requirements:
- Athletes with a membership card from clubs affiliated with Foreign Athletics Federations recognized by the IAAF. At the time of registration, they must alternatively present:
- Self-certification of possession of a card recognized by the IAAF. This self-certification must, however, be signed in original at the time of bib collection.
- Athletes holding a Run Card for foreigners (valid as sports insurance and permission to compete), limited to individuals aged 20 years or older; participation is, however, subject, in addition to holding the “RUNCARD,” to the presentation of a valid medical certificate of specific competitive suitability for track and field athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in original form and kept in 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 have been performed:
- Medical examination; b) complete urine analysis; c) resting and post-exertion electrocardiogram; d) spirometry.
For non-registered athletes, contact +39 338 3514622
KM 10,500 NON-COMPETITIVE
Participation in this race is open to all who will be 16 years of age by September 21, 2025. Registration for the race implies a tacit self-certification of physical fitness for “non-competitive” sports activity as required by current regulations, and therefore exempts the organizers from requesting such a medical certificate.
REGISTRATION METHODS
ON-LINE for clubs and registered athletes by connecting to the website www.timingrun.it. Or via email to timingrun@gmail.com attaching a copy of the Competitive Medical Certificate, membership card, and bank transfer for individuals, or a declaration from the President and bank transfer for clubs.
REGISTRATION CLOSURE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 at 24:00 (midnight): No registrations will be accepted after this date or on Sunday morning.
REGISTRATION FEES
21,097 km COMPETITIVE
- €25.00 until AUGUST 31, 2025
- €30.00 from SEPTEMBER 1 to 18, 2025
10,500 km NON-COMPETITIVE (with bib, chip, and participation diploma)
- €12.00 until SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
PAYMENT METHODS
Registrations must be made by paying the relevant amount in one of the following ways:
- Bank transfer, with bank charges borne by the payer, payable to Associazione Pod. Valtenna Iban: IT 53 O 08474 69440 000000000 333
- Credit card with payment via PAYPAL for online registrations
BIB NUMBER AND RACE PACK COLLECTION
Participants can collect their bib number and race pack at the organizing secretariat:
- Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the dedicated stand in Porto San Giorgio, Lungomare Gramsci centro.
- Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at the dedicated stand in Porto San Giorgio, Lungomare Gramsci centro.
TIMING AND RANKINGS
21,097 km COMPETITIVE
The ranking will be processed using the TIMING RUN system, thanks to the chip that each athlete will receive when collecting their bib number, which must be returned immediately after arrival. Final times will be validated by the GGG (Race Judges Group).
Athletes who forget to wear the chip will not appear 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 will be prepared in alphabetical order with each participant’s race time.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, RETIRED ATHLETE RECOVERY SERVICE, INSURANCE
Medical assistance will be guaranteed with fixed points and in the finish area with an emergency first aid station. A medical service on motorcycles and recovery of retired athletes along the course are planned.
The organization will take out specific RCT (Third Party Liability) insurance coverage for all participating athletes.
REFRESHMENTS AND SPONGING POINTS
As per WA/FIDAL regulations, refreshment points are provided at the finish line and at the fifth kilometer along the course.
IMAGE RIGHTS
By registering for the Half Marathon, the athlete authorizes the organization, together with its partners, to freely acquire the right to use fixed or moving images in which they may appear, taken during their participation in the Half Marathon, on all visual media as well as on promotional and/or advertising materials, produced and distributed worldwide and for the maximum time allowed by laws, regulations, and treaties in force, including any extensions that may be applied to the foreseen period.
The organization may decide to use specialized agencies for these services and exclusively assign image rights to them.
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 form the participant list, for the ranking, for the historical archive, for the services declared in the flyer, 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 first 5 male/female finishers will be awarded with PURCHASE VOUCHERS:
- 1st place: € 250.00
- 2nd place: € 200.00
- 3rd place: € 150.00
- 4th place: € 100.00
- 5th place: € 50.00
In addition, the first 3 male/female finishers in each category will be awarded with prizes in kind. Prizes are not cumulative. Prizes not collected on the day will be donated to charity.
MISCELLANEOUS
For anything not covered by these regulations, reference is made to the specific regulations and current laws. The Race Judges Group will disqualify athletes who do not pass through the detection points located along the course. Competitors may not, under any circumstances, tamper with or alter the race bib, concealing wording and/or symbols, under penalty of disqualification. All participants in the race are required to respect the rules. It is expressly forbidden to be accompanied by a bicycle or unauthorized personnel, under penalty of disqualification. The event will take place in any weather condition, except in the case of natural disasters. Any appeals must be submitted to the G.G.G. according to the procedures provided by federal regulations. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify these regulations at any time due to changes that may be made to F.I.D.A.L. regulations and for reasons it deems appropriate for a better organization of the race. Any changes to schedules, services, and locations will be communicated to registered athletes in the confirmation letter and, in any case, on the website and agreed upon with FIDAL.
5 km Walk
Contacts and Hospitality
CONTACTS
Manager and Organizational Delegate: Doriana Valori
Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Valtenna – via Capparuccia, 28 – Ponzano di Fermo (FM) – Phone: + 39 338.3514622 – +39 339.2210813
Registration Manager: Graziano Di Lizio
timingrun@gmail.com
HOTEL AND ACCOMODATIONS
Informations: Agenzia Viaggi Vela Azzurra
Program
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