Useful information
Collection of useful information begore, during and after the race
Before the race
WHERE TO COLLECT RACE BAG
Train and left luggage guide: by introducing your name and surname, the guide will give you the best time and way to get to the starting line from your location and the pick-up location chosen at the time of registration.
Collection of race bag in shop
Registered persons who chose to collect the race bag at any of the partner stores can do so from 23 October until 8 November during the store's opening hours.
Bags will be kept at the selected collection point throughout; they will NOT be moved to the C.D. Fortuna K.E. collection point.
Collection of race bag in C.D. Fortuna K.E. distribution point - Kursaal Congress Hall
Registered persons who chose to collect the race bag at the C.D. Fortuna K.E. distribution point - Kursaal Congress Hall, will be able to do so:
- Friday, November 7 from 12:00 to 21:00 hours
- Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 to 20:00 hours
COLLECTION OF RACE BAG
To collect the race bag it will be essential to present:
- Bib number
- QR collection code
- Registration locator
You can collect another participant's race bib by presenting the required documentation of that participant.
CHANGES IN THE RACE BAG OR STARTING GROUPS
After 20th September (closing date for registration) it is NOT possible to make any changes to T-SHIRT SIZES, BIB COLOUR or CHANGE OF COLLECTION POINT.
CHANGE OF REGISTRATION
A change of registration involves transferring the bib from one person to another.
It is done on the website, and must be done by the person who made the registration, as this is the person who has the e-mail and password to access My Registrations..
This can be done from 1 September (until the day before the race).
Changes in the race bag, T-shirt, place of collection and race bib colour can only be made before 20th September.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that the race bib is in the name of the person who is going to run. In the event of requiring any attention during the race, the insurance will not cover you if it is not in your name, and will result in automatic disqualification.
LEFT LUGGAGE
BACKPACK DROP OFF
Participants may leave their closed backpack (max 5Kg), with the sticker showing the race bib number, at the following drop-off points:
- C.D. Fortuna K.E. distribution point in Kursaal Congress Hall
- Friday, November 7 from 12:00 to 21:00 hours
- Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 to 20:00 hours
- Plaza Gipuzkoa: 9th November from 7:30
- Start: 9th November from 8:30 onwards 10:00. After this time there is no guarantee of a left luggage service. You will have to deposit your backpack in the numbering corresponding to the last two bib-number digits.
BACKPACK RECOVERY
Backpacks will always be recovered at Plaza Gipuzkoa (finishing line).
To pick up your backpack at the finishing line you must present your race bib.
The day of B/SS
HOW TO GET TO THE START
TRAIN + SHUTTLE: Renfe and EuskoTren - Special ticket (*)
For the purchase of the ticket to get to the starting line, you need to know the line and station you want to use since there are two different train operators, Euskotren and Renfe, so there are two different tickets.
See the map below to know which is the closest station to know which ticket to buy.
(*) Warning:
Any ordinary train ticket that takes you to the start, purchased at any station in Gipuzkoa, will be valid to board the shuttle bus, upon presentation of your race bib number. Therefore, it is not necessary to come to San Sebastián to buy the special ticket. Example: Price of the ordinary ticket for the Zarautz-Ficoba route costs approximately €5.10 (3 zones) and from Donostia (2 zones) it costs €2.75 and will be valid to board the shuttle bus.
Special ticket
The ticket is valid only for runners and to reach the starting line before the race.
- Ticket price: 1,50€
Where to buy the special ticket
This information refers to the reduced price special ticket. The ticket is valid only for runners and to reach the starting line before the race.
- In the Pío Baroja Sport Centre C.D. FORTUNA K.E.
From October 27 to 8th of November
- In the C.D. Fortuna K.E. Distribution Point - Kursaal Congress Hall
- Friday, November 7 from 12:00 to 21:00 hours
- Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 to 20:00 hours
- At Renfe stations:
Tickets sold at Renfe self-selling machines - from October 23 to 9th of November (prece: €2).
- At Euskotren stations:
Amara and Anoeta stations - only on race day.
- The day of the race - November 9: NOT recommended due to possible crowding.
For more information you can visit the Renfe and Euskotren websites a few days before the race.
Shuttle bus
A shuttle bus leaves from the Euskotren station at FICOBA to the Start.
A shuttle bus leaves from Irun Renfe station to the Start.
NOTICE:
It mandatory to show the train ticket to use the shuttle bus. The ticket is only valid for participants. We strongly request that accompanying persons do not approach the exit.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUSES
- Bus to the START (Behobia) from San Sebastián and surrounding areas
- EkialdeBus Pasaia and Lezo: Race day timetable
- Private buses: A-8 motorway
Buses organised by clubs, groups… other than the organisers should take the Behobia (Iruña-Pamplona) exit, leaving the participants in the ZAISA III zone (N121-A), alongside the left luggage, and departing towards San Sebastian.
Parking for buses on arrival will be located at Anoeta stadium and the Ilunbe bull ring with shuttle buses from the arrival zone (Avda. Libertad) as far as Anoeta Stadium.
- Bus to the START (Behobia) from Bayonne, Saint-Jan-De-Luz and Hendaye: More information
- Txik-Txak Bus from Bayonne - Line 3 (1€): Bayonne - Biarritz - Guéthary - Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Txik-Txak Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Line 4 (1€): Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Urrugne - Behobia
- Txik-Txak Bus from Hendaye - Line 4 (1€): Hendaye - Behobia
THE STARTING LINE
There are 19 start groups with their respective start times.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to pay attention to the start group, as this is the one that will determine your start, and the times may be affected for various reasons.
Check your registration to know your BIB NUMBER and COLOUR.
Here you can consult the start infographic to know your GROUP and START TIME.
CHANGES IN START GROUPS
After 20th September (closing date for registration) it is NOT possible to make any changes in the START GROUPS.
It is NOT possible to start in a group before the one assigned, even if it is the same colour, this will be a cause for DISQUALIFICATION.
It IS possible to start in a group later than the one assigned.
ROUTE
- The are 8 refreshment stations.
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Withdrawal points:
If you are unable to continue for any reason, you will be able to travel by train, either Euskotran or Renfe, from the point where you withdraw (volunteers and health personnel will have tickets) from any station along the route. Or by taxi at any of the Vallina points.
- Obligatory withdrawal:
At km. 10, a maximum of 1.15 hours from the last start. At km. 15, up to 1.55 hours after the last start. Athletes arriving later must withdraw, otherwise the organsation declines all responsibility.
FINISHING LINE
SHOWERS
There are showers available at the end of the race. The locations are:
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