Race rules

Article 1: Organisation

The sports association Amigos del Deporte organises the 24th edition of the Villa de Laredo 10 km road race.

The event takes place on Saturday 10 April 2027, starting on Calle Marqués de Comillas and finishing in Parque Juan Carlos I. There will be two races: the first starts at 17:00 and the second at 19:00. The finish closes 1 hour and 15 minutes after each start.

The first race is open to athletes of all abilities, regardless of their personal best. The second is for athletes with a time under 42 minutes.

Athletes with a verified time under 42 minutes may choose the 17:00 race, provided they indicate this when registering and give their verified time. The event is included in the national calendar of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation and the Cantabrian Athletics Federation. It takes place on a course certified by the RFEA and closed to traffic. The Laredo 10 km is also included in the World Athletics international calendar. https://worldathletics.org/

Article 2: Participants

Participation is open regardless of category, sex or nationality, to both licensed and non-licensed runners. Minors aged 16 to 18 may run if they present written parental authorisation when collecting their race number.

Article 3: Course and time limit

The 10-kilometre course through Laredo has been certified by the RFEA Judges Committee. Every kilometre will be indicated by a sign and a ground marking. The maximum time allowed to finish is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Article 4: Registration

Registration opens on 1 December 2026 and closes when all places have been filled.
Online: through the official website.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR VERIFIED TIME ACCURATELY. THE ORGANISER WILL CHECK YOUR RESULTS SO THAT EVERY ATHLETE STARTS IN THE APPROPRIATE POSITION.

The organiser reserves the right to adjust the size and layout of the starting corrals and their qualifying times to make the groups as consistent as possible.

The entry fee varies by date:

From 1 December: €23
From 1 January: €25
From 1 February: €27
From 1 March: €29

The fee includes a Joma technical T-shirt, collected with the race number and chip, drinks at kilometre 5, and drinks and food at the finish.

To change an entry or request a refund (no later than 1 April 2027), the participant must have purchased cancellation insurance through the registration platform.

No refunds or changes will be made without this insurance.

Article 5: Conditions of participation

Participants undertake to accept every article of these rules.

Participants accept any changes to the event that the organiser is obliged to make for reasons beyond its control.

Race entries are personal and non-transferable. Entry fees will not be refunded except for a duly justified reason supported by a medical report, up to two weeks before the race, and only if cancellation/change insurance was purchased.

By registering, participants confirm that they have read, understood and agreed to the following: “I certify that I am in good physical condition. I release the organisation, sponsors, directors, employees and other organisers from any liability arising from my participation in the event, including loss of personal belongings through theft or other circumstances and the risk of injury.”

Disqualification: the event’s medical team and referees may withdraw any athlete who appears to be in poor physical condition; does not complete the full course; has no race number, fails to display it visibly or uses a photocopy; folds or alters advertising on the number; behaves in an unsporting manner; or repeatedly protests to the organiser outside the stipulated complaints procedure.

Article 6: Categories

• Under 20 (born 2008–2009)
• Under 23 (born 2005–2007)
• Senior (born 2004 up to age 35)
• M/F-35 (ages 35–39)
• M/F-40 (ages 40–44)
• M/F-45 (ages 45–49)
• M/F-50 (ages 50–54)
• M/F-55 (ages 55–59)
• M/F-60 (ages 60–64)
• M/F-65 (ages 65–69)
• M/F-70 (ages 70–74)
• M/F-75 (ages 75–79)
• M/F-80 (ages 80–84)
• M/F-85 (ages 85–89)
• M/F-90 (ages 90–95)

Cantabrian category: male and female athletes of Spanish nationality born or resident in Cantabria.
Laredo category: male and female athletes of Spanish nationality born or resident in Laredo.

Article 7: Trophies

Trophies will be presented on the podium to the first three men and first three women overall, regardless of age, and to the first Cantabrian man and woman and the first Laredo man and woman.

Article 8: Referee

The referee will be appointed by the RFEA to resolve technical incidents by interpreting the race rules. Matters not covered by these rules will be governed by World Athletics regulations.

Article 9: Race timing and results

Official results are the exclusive responsibility of the Judges and Timekeepers Committee of the Cantabrian Athletics Federation. Times will be recorded electronically, with timing controls at the start and finish.

Timing uses a chip incorporated into the race number. Each athlete will receive an official time and a net time.

Electronic timing will be provided by 321Go.

Article 10: Refreshments

The organiser will provide drinks at kilometre 5 in accordance with World Athletics and RFEA regulations, and drinks and food at the finish.

Article 11: Bag drop and showers

Bag drop and showers will be available at the Emilio Amavisca sports hall, 200 metres from the start and finish area. The organiser accepts no responsibility for valuables left there.

Article 12: Race number and chip collection

The race number and chip, together with the technical T-shirt, can be collected on race day from 10:00 until 30 minutes before each start, at the organiser’s marquee in Parque Juan Carlos I.

Article 13: Insurance

All participants will be covered by public liability insurance and accident insurance provided by the RFEA.

Article 14: Course

The course consists of two laps of different lengths. It can be viewed on the organiser’s website at the following link:

View the course

Article 15: Runner’s licence

This event is part of the official calendar of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation. By registering, runners expressly consent to their basic details (first name, surname, national ID/foreign resident ID/passport number, date of birth, sex and home postcode) being sent to the RFEA to administer day licences, results and rankings. Holding the licence ensures that the runner is covered by public liability and accident insurance.

Article 16: Photos and video

Participants authorise the event organiser or its sponsors to take photographs and record videos of the sporting event. They consent to their first name, surname and image, including their voice, being used in any media (press, television, internet, newsletters or other promotional activity), without entitlement to financial compensation.

Article 17: Article 144 of the International Competition Rules

Under Article 144 of the International Competition Rules, runners may not be accompanied by non-participants on foot or in any vehicle, carry children or push them in a buggy, or run with animals, carts or similar items. This prohibition applies throughout the race, especially at the finish. Failure to comply may result in disqualification by the referee.

Article 18: Final provision

By participating, all athletes accept these rules. Any matter not covered will be governed by RFEA and World Athletics regulations.