RomaOstia Half Marathon

The 43rd Edition of Romaostia Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 12th with first start at 9.15. Runners will gather at the starting point, Roma EUR – Palalottomatica. The finish line is at Piazzale Cristoforo Colombo, at the roundabout in Ostia.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

FOREIGN ATHLETES NON-RESIDING IN ITALY
Athletes non-residing in Italy must be 18 or older on the race day. In order to register for the race, these athletes must provide one of the following documents:

1) Athletes members of club affiliated with foreign athletics associations recognized by IAAF must send a scanned copy of their membership card by e-mail to info@romaostia.it.
The membership card must be valid on the date of RomaOstia Half Marathon 2017; it must comply with all the rules and regulations on road running enforced in the athlete’s country of residence upon registration.
2) In compliance with the Italian law for safety in sports, athletes who do not hold a Iaaf membership card can participate with theRuncard which is the Fidal (The Italian Athletics Federation) card that includes an insurance policy against injuries (which is compulsory in Italy) and other benefits. It’s valid for 12 months and it costs 15€. In conjunction with the medical certificate for competitive athletics, the card allows you to participate in competitive running events in Italy without the need of the membership card of an Iaaf-licensed club.
During your registration you can choose to subscribe Runcard -> In the options page click on (YES)

FOREIGN ATHLETES RESIDING IN ITALY
Foreign athletes residing in Italy must have the same requirements of Italian athletes (must be members of a Fidal e Eps Sports Club – please, read the Italian rules).
1)Athletes registered in associations affiliated with FIDAL and other CIP Federations (for disabled athletes’ categories). The athlete must supply a copy of the renewal registration in FIDAL for 2017, or other CIP membership card (for disabled athletes’ categories). If registration takes place before renewal of membership, the athlete shall in any case send a copy of FIDAL 2017 renewal or a substitute declaration, written on their Association’s letterhead and signed by the Association’s Chairman as soon as possible. Scanned copies of all documents can be emailed to info@romaostia.it
2) Athletes who are not member of Fidal who have a Runcard along with a medical certificate for competitive athletics.

BIB NUMBER ASSIGNMENT
Bib numbers will be assigned automatically according to 2016 Roma-Ostia official time or (if case you didn’t run the previous year) according to your best time in a half marathon in 2016-2017 (once verified). If the information regarding your best time is incomplete or false you will be assigned a bib number for the last grid.
The organizing committee is not able to change bib numbers once they have been assigned.

STARTING GRIDS
At the starting line, the runners will be divided into 6 grids according to their bib numbers. Each grid’s bibs will be of a different colour.

RACE PACK PICK UP
You may pick up your race pack, bib and chip at the Expo during the three days leading up to the race. All runners must pick up their race kits by the end of the Expo on Saturday.
Entrants unable to personally pick up their race kits may delegate someone else providing them with a signed note and a copy of their ID and their valid club membership card or equivalent.
No one will be permitted to collect their kit on the day of the race.

BAGGAGE DELIVERY AT THE FINISH LINE
The organizing committee has arranged to have 20 trucks to transport the bags provided by organization from the starting line in Rome to the finish line in Ostia for you to claim after the race. You will be given a special bag that has the same number as your bib along with your race kit. Once you have done so, check your bag in by taking it to the assigned baggage truck by 8:45 a.m. the morning of the race. The race organizers will take extreme care in the collection and handling of all bags, but are not responsible for lost or broken items. This service is free of charge.

OFFICIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle buses with hostesses will be provided to take runners from the Official Hotels to the starting line and, at the end of the race, from the Finish line to the Hotels. This service has a cost of € 12.00 and can be paid along with the application.

TIMING AND RESULTS
Timing, standing and ranking will be processed with the Timing Data Service system, through an electronic chip applied on the bib number. Entrants will receive the chip along with the race pack.
Don’t move the chip!!! Athletes who run without their chip, will not be timed, and will not be included in the Official Ranking. Race participants must return their chips to the volunteers after the finish line. Those who fail to do so must return it by no later than March 31, 2017. Should you fail to return the chip by that date, there will be a E 18.00 fine to pay. The Sporting clubs are responsible for their athletes’ chips.

TIME LIMIT
• The first 10 km must be completed within 90 minutes.
• The first 15km must be completed within 135 minutes.
• The outside time limit for race completion is 3 hours. All athletes that complete the race within that time will be awarded a medal.
• The race organizers cannot guarantee that the roads will remain completely closed to traffic after these times. Soon after you cross the finish line, a volunteer will place a medal around your neck.

BEVERAGES AND SPONGES
Official stations with water and sports drinks can be found along the route. Sponge station will also be provided should the weather be fitting. At finish line there will be water, hot tea, sport drinks and more at the refreshment stand.

PACEMAKERS
There will be professional athletes running as Pacers wearing signs to identify their forecasted time
who will run at a steady pace to help runner make the time they are aiming for. If you have questions about pacemakers, you can write to pacemaker@romaostia.it or consult the website (www.romaostia.it)

AWARDS AND PRIZES
There will be cash prizes for the men who place amongst the top 20 men and the women who place amongst the top 20.
Sporting goods  will be awarded on the day of the race between 11:30 am and 1pm.. Those who do not collect their prizes the day of the race may do so on Monday the 14th of March at the offices of G.S. Bancari Romani. They will not be shipped at the expense of the race organizers.
Other Awards
The awards for Sport Clubs and Categories will be announced later.
The outside time limit for race completion is 3 hours. All athletes that complete the race within that time will be awarded a medal.

ACCOMMODATION
Romaostia has special price agreements with several establishments four stars hotels for the athletes who register and those who travel with them.
For information you can contact the company: Roma Ostia srl
Tel.331 9203662 – FAX: 0657136147 – E-mail: hotel@romaostia.it

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
From the official Hotels you can find a Shuttle Bus Service.
Shuttle bus with hostess will be provided to take runners from the Official Hotels to the starting line and, at the end of the race, from the Finish line to the Hotels.

INFORMATION DESK
In the hotels you will find a Romaostia Information Desk

CONTACTS
For further information about the race you can contact:
A.S.D. Gruppo Sportivo Bancari Romani
Phone: +39 06 57288029
Fax: +39 06 57136147
E-mail: info@romaostia.it