SIGEL HALF-MARATHON REGULATION

11th Sigel Marsala Half Marathon “Garibaldi City”
National Half Marathon
City of Marsala
April 26, 2026 – Marsala
5th race valid for the 23rd Grand Prix Sicilia of Half Marathons

REGULATIONS

The sports club A.S.D. Polisportiva Marsala Doc, with the patronage of the Municipality of Marsala and under the aegis of FIDAL (Italian Athletics Federation), organizes the “11th Half Marathon Garibaldi City” – a road race of 21.097 km.

The event is valid as the 5th race of the 24th Grand Prix Sicilia of Half Marathons.

The race is included in the FIDAL National Calendar (Bronze level) and will take place in Marsala on Sunday, April 26, with the meeting of race judges and athletes from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Race bib and race kit collection:

Saturday, April 25: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 26: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. in Piazza della Vittoria, near the start/finish area.

Start time: 8:45 a.m. from Piazza della Vittoria.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Athletes Registered in Italy

According to FIDAL rules for non-stadium events, Italian and foreign athletes registered in Italy aged 18 and over may participate if they meet one of the following requirements:

Athletes registered for 2026 with clubs affiliated to FIDAL.
Italian and foreign athletes holding a Runcard (sports insurance and competition permit) and athletes registered with a Sports Promotion Body (Athletics section) with a Runcard–EPS, limited to those aged 20 and over, with a valid competitive medical certificate for athletics.
Participation is subject to submitting the valid medical certificate along with the Runcard and proof of bank transfer at registration.

Athletes Not Registered in Italy

Italian/foreign athletes not registered in Italy aged 18 and over may participate if they meet one of the following requirements:

Athletes holding a club card affiliated with foreign athletics federations recognized by World Athletics (WA). They must present a self-certification confirming membership, to be signed in original when collecting the bib.
Athletes holding a Runcard (aged 20+), with a valid competitive medical certificate specific to athletics. For non-resident foreigners, the certificate may be issued in their country but must include the same tests required by Italian law:
- Medical examination
- Complete urine test
- Resting and stress ECG
- Spirometry

Participation Notes

For health and safety reasons, anyone without a race bib is not allowed on the course.
Coaches or companions may not travel along the route by bicycle or other vehicles under penalty of athlete disqualification and possible legal action.

The event will be supervised by the Trapani Race Judges Group. Each athlete will receive an electronic chip to wear during the race and return at the finish.

Failure to return the chip will result in a €20 charge.

All participants can download a free online diploma from www.endu.net.

Entry Fees and Registration

Until Monday, April 13 (midnight): €20 — gadget guaranteed.
April 14–20: €25 — gadget still guaranteed.
Registration closes Monday, April 20 at midnight.

The payment date—not the submission date—determines eligibility.

For Grand Prix standings, only the time recorded in the first 21.0975 km will be considered.

Registration methods:

Online via https://www.endu.net
Email: marsalahalfmaraton@evodata.it

⚠️ Athletes eligible for the reserved starting grid (minimum times run in 2025 or 2026: 1:24:40 men / 1:35:30 women) must indicate their personal best at registration.

Payment Method

Payments must be made only by bank transfer to:

ASD Marsala DOC – UNICREDIT Bank, Marsala branch
IBAN: IT 88 M 02008 25904 000300759632
Reference: “Registration 11th Half Marathon Garibaldi City”

Proof of payment must be emailed together with the athlete list. Registrations without payment proof are invalid.

Runcard holders must also send:

Copy of the card
Proof of transfer
Competitive medical certificate

Services Included in the Entry Fee

Finisher medal
Race kit and special gadget
Intermediate water station (sealed bottles)
Refreshments at the finish
Medical assistance with ambulances and doctor
Race bib
Official timing and results by EvoData (microchip)
Toilets near the start/finish
Downloadable participation diploma

Bib Collection, Welcome, Race Kit, Route

Bib numbers, chips, gadgets, and race kits will be delivered collectively to a team representative.
The medal will be awarded at the finish to all athletes who complete the race.

Saturday, April 25: 3:00–7:00 p.m., Piazza della Vittoria
Sunday, April 26: 7:00–8:00 a.m., Piazza della Vittoria

Certified Course

Measured according to World Athletics regulations for road races.

Flat course starting from Piazza della Vittoria, passing through major streets and the seafront toward Petrosino (turnaround point), then returning to Marsala and finishing again in Piazza della Vittoria.

(For details: http://www.marsalamarathon.it)

Race Start and Time Limit

Start: 8:45 a.m.
Maximum race time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Athletes must wear the timing chip throughout the race or face disqualification.

Timing and Rankings

Results will be processed by EvoData s.r.l.
All chips must be returned at the finish (€20 penalty otherwise).

Awards

Awards begin at 11:30 a.m. and will recognize:

Overall female winner
Overall male winner
Top three athletes in all FIDAL categories (male and female)
The club with the highest number of registered athletes (marathon + half marathon combined)

⚠️ No cash prizes are provided.
Uncollected prizes will not be delivered later.

Complaints

Any complaints must comply with FIDAL and R.T.I. regulations.

Cancellation

If the race is canceled, postponed, or not held for reasons beyond the organizers’ control (including revoked authorization), the entry fee will not be refunded. Registration implies acceptance of this clause.

However, in such cases, athletes will automatically have their registration transferred to the 2026 edition.

Data Processing

Under Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003, personal data is required for registration, rankings, archives, and event services. Failure to provide data results in exclusion from the event.

Participants may review, modify, or delete their data by contacting A.S.D. Marsala DOC.

Image Rights

By registering, athletes authorize the organizers and partners to use photos and videos taken during the event for promotional purposes worldwide for the maximum period allowed by law.

Athlete Responsibility

Athletes are responsible for their race bib and must follow the official course. Cutting the route, using shortcuts, entering from unauthorized points, or racing without proper registration may lead to disqualification and legal consequences.

Throwing objects in the starting grids or along the course is prohibited.

Liability Waiver

The organization declines all responsibility for damages to persons or property before, during, or after the race. By registering, participants automatically accept the regulations and conditions.

For matters not covered, FIDAL rules and the Grand Prix Sicilia regulations apply.

Final Notices

The organizing committee reserves the right to modify these regulations for organizational reasons, subject to FIDAL approval. Updates will be communicated to registered athletes or published online.

Further Information

Filippo Struppa: +39 339 7437768
Michele D’Errico: +39 349 7244030
Piero De Vita: +39 391 4695711

Websites:

http://www.marsalamarathon.it/
FB page: Marsala Marathon – Città di Marsala
www.fidalsicilia.it
www.siciliarunning.it

Travel Information

By air:

Vincenzo Florio Airport (Trapani–Birgi): 15 km — extra-urban bus service available.
Private shuttle: Autonoleggio Tommaso — Tel. +39 348 7908763 — mannone90@gmail.com
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (Palermo): 100 km — private shuttle available.

Accommodation

Tourist Facilities Association — for information and bookings:
https://www.astmarsala.it/bacheca/

You will find many accommodations partnered with A.S.D. Polisportiva Marsala Doc.