RULES AND REGULATIONS 2025
ARTICLE 1
Suca Sports and Filípides SRL are the co-organizers of the event known as the 16th Punta del Este International Marathon. The race will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and is open to all participants who are at least 18 years old on race day for the 42k and 21k distances, and at least 14 years old on race day for the 10k and 5k distances.
ARTICLE 2
To collect their race kit, athletes must present:
- A valid ID document.
- A signed waiver form (downloadable here). Minors under 18 years of age participating in the 10k or 5k must submit the waiver signed by themselves and a parent or legal guardian.
- If registration was made through one of our authorized agents, the corresponding voucher must be presented.
- Foreign athletes must provide a medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to participating in the event. Additionally, they must sign a health declaration at the time of kit collection (see text here).
ARTICLE 3
The maximum time limit to complete the race is 6 hours, after which all control points will be closed and the course will be fully reopened to traffic.
ARTICLE 4
Bib number must be worn on the front of the shirt, clearly visible, and must not be altered, folded, or modified. Athletes who do not wear a visible bib number, do not complete the full course, or display unsportsmanlike conduct will be disqualified.
ARTICLE 5
Any athlete who runs without being registered, without a bib number, without a chip, with a swapped number, or without meeting the age requirement will not have access to any of the benefits granted to officially registered athletes and may be asked to leave the race at any point. Any of these infractions will result in automatic disqualification. The organizers reserve the right to perform random anti-doping tests on all participants, especially on the winners. If a positive result is confirmed, the athlete will be immediately disqualified and stripped of any prizes received.
ARTICLE 6
The organization recommends that all participants undergo a medical check-up before the race to determine their fitness for participation.
ARTICLE 7
The organization will provide a designated area near the start/finish line for athletes to leave their personal belongings. The organization is not responsible for any items left in the bags. It is strongly recommended not to include valuables such as watches, electronics, clothing, cell phones, checks, or credit cards. This is a courtesy service only, and the organization does not assume any liability for lost or stolen items.
ARTICLE 8
(MARATHON ONLY) The organization will provide transportation to pick up athletes who, for any reason, cannot or choose not to continue. This vehicle will follow the last runner until the finish line.
ARTICLE 9
The awards ceremony will take place at a time and location to be confirmed. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 athletes in each age category as described in the “Details” section, as well as to the top 5 overall finishers (male and female) in the 42k, and the top 3 overall finishers (male and female) in the 21k. The final results, as validated by the race judges, are final and not subject to appeal.
Prizes awarded to the overall winners of the 42k and 21k are not cumulative with category prizes.
All protests must be submitted in writing to the Race Technical Director within 60 minutes of the results announcement.
All athletes who complete the race in accordance with these rules are entitled to receive the corresponding prizes as published or announced on the event website.
Athletes called for awards must immediately proceed to the podium area; no claims will be accepted afterward.
Athletes who miss the ceremony have 60 days to claim their awards at a location to be determined — except for cash or sponsor prizes, which can only be collected during the official ceremony.
The organization is not responsible for shipping prizes. The organizers reserve the right to offer additional awards, which will be announced on the event website.
ARTICLE 10
The only vehicles authorized to follow the race are those designated by the organization. It is strictly prohibited to follow runners by motorcycle, on foot, by bicycle, or any other vehicle. The police are instructed to remove such individuals from the course to prevent accidents.
ARTICLE 11
It is strictly prohibited to display political or religious messages of any kind. Athletes found doing so will be asked to remove such items and may be disqualified.
ARTICLE 12
All athletes participate in this event under their own responsibility, acknowledging that marathon running may involve serious risks. The organization disclaims all liability for any harm that a participant may cause to themselves, others, or be subjected to by third parties. The event organizers, sponsors, and partners accept no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by or to participants, which shall remain the sole responsibility of the athlete involved.
ARTICLE 13
The organization, sponsors, and partners will not reimburse the value of any equipment or accessories used during the race, regardless of the reason, including losses or damages suffered by the athletes during participation.
ARTICLE 14
Once paid, registrations are non-refundable, and non-transferable to another athlete or to another edition of the event.
ARTICLE 15
To participate, all athletes must sign the liability waiver when collecting their kit and accept these rules.
ARTICLE 16
All participants consent to the publication of their name in the race results and the use of their image in media and online platforms by registering for the event.
ARTICLE 17
Athletes who are suspended, found to have used prohibited substances, or are serving any ban from federations or governing bodies will not be allowed to participate.
ARTICLE 18
Any unforeseen technical or sporting issue not covered in this regulation will be resolved solely at the discretion of the Race Technical Director.
ARTICLE 19
The organizers may suspend the event due to public safety concerns, severe weather (e.g., storm warnings), public demonstrations, vandalism, or other force majeure situations.
ARTICLE 20
Any athlete who violates these rules or fails to notify the organization of any personal impediment may be disqualified at any time.
ARTICLE 21
The organization reserves the right to modify any of the articles in this regulation before the start of the race.