10 MILES & 5 MILES MAÓ CITY

May 27^th, 2023

UNISPORT CONSULTING S.L. is organising on May 27^th, 2023, the 8^th edition of the “10 MILES & 5 MILES MAÓ CITY”, which will start at 6 p.m. in the Fortress of La Mola (Port de Maó) for the runners of the 10 Miles and at Cala Llonga Park (Passeig dels Mariners street) for the runners of the 5 Miles. There is just one Finishing Line and it will be placed in the Port de Maó (Estación Marítima Cruceros – Maritime Station of Maó).

REGISTRATIONS:

The online deadline for registrations will be the May 25^th, 2023, on the website of the event www.carreramao.com

Last-minute registrations, if possible, will be available at the race number collection area: Decathlon Maó – Menorca Shop, Av. d’Europa, 3 –07714 Maó, on Friday May 26^th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The minimum age to take part in the 10 MILES MAÓ CITY race is 18 years old on the day of the race.

The minimum age to take part in the 5 MILES MAÓ CITY race is 16 years old on the day of the race.

For the under-18s it is essential to have authorisation from their parent/guardian when collecting their race number. Please, download form from the website.

Registration for the race implies full acceptance of these regulations.

REGISTRATION FEES:

• ·10 Miles (16,090 km)
  • Until April 30^th, 2023                 €20 + €1 insurance for non-federated runners (+€2 chip rental*)
  • From May 1^st to 25^th, 2023       €25 + €1 insurance for non-federated runners (+€2 chip rental *)
  • Last-minute registration**       €35 + €1 insurance for non-federated runners (+€2 chip rental *)
• 5 Miles (8,045 km)
  • Until April 30^th, 2023                 €15 + €1 insurance for non-federated runners (+€2 chip rental *)
  • From May 1^st to 25^th, 2023       €20 + €1 insurance for non-federated runners (+€2 chip rental *)
  • Last-minute registration**       €25 + €1 insurance for non-federated runners (+€2 chip rental *)

* Participants who do not own a chip must rent a white chip when registering (€2), which will be provided to them when they collect their race number. (Don't forget to return the chip on finish line.)

** Only face-to-face registrations will be made if there are spots available on May 26, 2023.

In this edition, € 2 from each inscription will be allocated to the AECC- Spanish Association against Cancer.

Registration is considered final and it is not possible to replace one athlete with another.

Registration refund policy:

- Until April 15^th, 2023 ,REFUND of 50% of the registration is possible.

- From April 16^th to May 15^th, 2023 REFUND of 30% of the registration is possible.

- From May 16^th, 2023 no refunds will be possible under any circumstance.

If for any reason, contrary to the will of the Organization: health pandemics, terrorist acts, climatic circumstances, traffic accidents or cuts in sections of circuits, denial of government authorization for any cause or pretext, etc., the race cannot be carried out on the scheduled date, at the request of the participant, the Organization will refund 75% of the registration fee. The remaining 25% will remain in the possession of the organization to cover the management costs of each participant, such as bank fees, insurance, preparation of race numbers or other expenses incurred for the registration.

If the race is postponed, the participant may also choose to save the total amount of their registration and keep it open for the new date.

Services included in the registration:

•       Commemorative gift of the race
•       FINISHER medal
•       Other services for the athlete:
•       Food and water during the race
•       Food and water after the race
•       Cloakroom
•       Medical services
•       Bus transportation to the starting line

ACTIVITY PROGRAM:

Friday May 26^th

•   5 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Decathlon Maó – Menorca Shop
  •       Collection of numbers
  •       Last-minute registrations (if there are registrations available)

Saturday May 27^th

•   10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Decathlon Maó – Menorca Shop
  •       Collection of numbers
  •       This day there will be no last-minute registrations available.
•    4 – 4.45 p.m. - Maritime Station of Maó
  •       Collection of race numbers
  •       This day there will be no last-minute registrations available.
•   5 p.m. - Parking lot of the Maritime Station of Maó
  •     Bus depart for the 10 miles race
•   5.15 p.m. - Parking lot of the Maritime Station of Maó
  •     Bus depart for the 5 miles race
•   6 p.m. – Fortress of La Mola
  •       Start 10 MILES MAÓ CITY
•   6 p.m. – Cala Llonga (Park) (Passeig dels Mariners street)
  •       Start 5 MILES MAÓ CITY
•   6.25 p.m. – FINISHING LINE Maritime Station of Maó
  •       Expected arrival first finishers 5 Miles.
•   7 p.m. – FINISHING LINE Sea Stations Cruises
  •       Expected arrival first finishers 10 Miles.
•   From 7.30 p.m. – TROPHY CEREMONY 10 & 5 MILES MAÓ CITY.
•   8 p.m. - CLOSING FINISHING LINE. Any runner who has not crossed the finishing line in this time range will be disqualified.
•   8.30 p.m. - Maximum time to collect items in the cloakroom

Refreshment: water at the following kilometre points and on the finishing line.

• 10 Miles: 1^st point – 3.61 miles (5,800 m), 2^nd point – 7.15 miles (11,500 m), 3^rd point FINISH LINE                            
•    5 Miles: 1^st point – 2.12 miles (3,400 m) - 2^nd point FINISH LINE 

RACE CONTROL:

This will be carried out with a chip. Participants who have a yellow chip may use it, please enter the code in the registration form on the website.

Participants who do not own a chip must rent a white chip when registering (€2), which will be provided to them when they collect their race number. (Don't forget return the chip on finish line.)

That must be placed on the shoe (shoe-laces/velcro adhesive), not more than 30 cm from the ground to ensure proper timekeeping. If the participant does not have a chip or it is incorrectly attached the race time cannot be properly recorded.

WITHDRAWAL OF NUMBERS IN:

Decathlon Maó – Menorca Shop, Av. d’Europa, 3 – 07714 Maó

Friday May 26^th from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. – collection of number and last-minute registration.

Saturday May 27^th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Collection of numbers (This day there will be no last-minute registrations).

Maritime Station of Maó (FINISH LINE)

Saturday May 27^th from 4 – 4.45 p.m. – Collection of numbers (This day there will be no last-minute registrations).

To collect your race number, you must have an official ID document (ID, passport, driver’s license).

To collect the number, federated athletes will have to provide the original copy of their license. If your federation does not provide you with a license document, you must provide a certificate from the corresponding federation. Only athletics federated members are allowed.

The participant unable to go in person to withdraw their number may authorise another person. There is a form which the authorised person must bring, duly filled out, along with their ID card and a photocopy of the participant’s ID. This document can be downloaded from the website.

TRANSPORT OF PARTICIPANTS:

The Organisation will make available to the participants, with prior notification on the registration form, a transport service to the starting line.

All participants, along with their number, will be given the ticket for boarding the bus.

The bus for the 10 Miles race will depart at 5 p.m. from the parking lot of the Maritime Station of Maó.

The starting line of 10 Miles, in the Fortaleza de la Mola, has parking for private cars, however it is useful to know that the road to la Mola will be closed from 5 p.m. and in case someone does not leave the Mola before the start, then should wait after the race line.

The bus for the 5 Miles race runners will leave at 5.15 p.m.  from the Maritime Station of Maó.

The organization strongly recommends using the free transportation (for participants only) that is provided for this purpose as the road will suffer major traffic restrictions, from the Finish line to both Starting Lines.

CATEGORIES

• Classifications will be made for each of the categories listed:
• General classification men 10 Miles & 5 Miles
• General classification women 10 Miles & 5 Miles

The following classifications according to the age of the participants in 10 miles and 5 miles (all the winners will receive a trophy):

•       Juvenile male & female (born in 2006 & 2007) (16 – 17 inclusive) *(only 5 miles)
•       Junior male & female (born in 2004 & 2005) (18 – 19 inclusive)
•       Promising male & female (born between 2001 & 2003) (20 – 22 inclusive)
•       Senior male & female (born between 28/05/88 al 31/12/2000) (23 – 34 inclusive)
•       M35/W35 (born between 28/05/83 al 27/05/88) (35 – 39 inclusive)
•       M40/W40 (born between 28/05/78 al 27/05/83) (40 – 44 inclusive)
•       M45/W45 (born between 28/05/73 al 27/05/78) (45 – 49 inclusive)
•       M50/W50 (born between 28/05/68 al 27/05/73) (50 – 54 inclusive)
•       M55/W55 (born between 28/05/63 al 27/05/68) (55 – 59 inclusive)
•       M60/W60 (born between 28/05/58 al 27/05/63) (60 – 64 inclusive)
•       M65/W65 (born before 28/05/58)

CLASSIFICATIONS

All the classifications are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Committee of Judges and Timekeepers of the FAIB (Athletics Federation of the Balearic Islands).

TROPHIES: The following runners will be receiving trophies

• 10 Miles:
  •  The first classified in the male General Classification will receive a trophy and 10 Kg of DO Mahón-Menorca Cheese.
  •  The first classified in the female General Classification will receive a trophy and 10 Kg of DO Mahón-Menorca Cheese.
  •  Trophy for the 2nd and 3rd classified in the male General Classification.
  •  Trophy for the 2nd and 3rd classified in the female General Classification.
  •  Trophy to the 1st classified, male & female of each Category by age.
• 5 Miles:
  •  The first classified in the male General Classification will receive a trophy and 5 Kg of DO Mahón-Menorca Cheese.
  •  The first classified in the female General Classification will receive a trophy and 5 Kg of DO Mahón-Menorca Cheese.
  •  Trophy for the 2nd and 3rd classified in the male General Classification.
  •  Trophy for the 2nd and 3rd classified in the female General Classification.
  •  Trophy to the 1st classified, male & female of each Category by age.

CLOAKROOM SERVICE:

At the starting area, there will be a cloakroom service available for bags to keep participating athletes' belongings safe. Items can be collected at the finishing line with the participant's race number.

The bag must be closed and identified with the label that will be provided by the organisation, together with the number. Only one bag per participant is allowed.

The cloakroom will remain open until 15 minutes before the race (5.45 p.m.). Participants are encouraged to attend the race only with the items that are strictly necessary.

The organisation is not responsible for any personal belongings left in the cloakroom.

All belongings must be collected before 8:30 p.m. on the day of the race.

RACE INSURANCE:

All officially registered participants who have claimed to be federated, will be participating under the insurance coverage and conditions of the Athletics Federation of their autonomous community. Athletes who have not claimed to be federated and therefore have contracted race insurance, will be covered by the policy arranged by the organization, which will cover accidents that may occur as a direct consequence of the development of the event, but never as a derivation of a disease or latent defect, injury, imprudence, negligence, non-observance of the laws and the articles of the regulation, etc., nor those produced in the displacements to and from the place where the race takes place.

The Organisation denies all liability for damages that the participants may suffer from or cause to third parties, hours after their participation in the race.

When going to collect the race number, athletes who have claimed to be federated, will have to provide the original license. In case your federation does not provide you with a license document, you will have to provide a certificate from the corresponding federation. Only federated in athletics are admitted.