WHEN AND WHERE IS THE TotalEnergies MÁLAGA HALF MARATHON HELD?

The TotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathon 2027 will take place on March 7, 2027, in the city of Málaga, with the start at 08:15 from Paseo del Parque. The Finish Line will be located at the same starting point, on Paseo del Parque.

IS THERE A CUT-OFF TIME TO FINISH THE RACE?

Yes. The cut-off time to finish the half marathon is 3 hours, with the finish line closing at 11:35.

WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION DEADLINES?

The registration opening date will be Friday, March 20, 2026, until Monday, March 1, 2027, or until the 14,000 available entries are sold out.

WHERE CAN I REGISTER?

On the official event website, https://www.mediamaratonmalaga.com/, in the "Registration" section.

WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES?

• Overall M / F. Includes everyone except wheelchair athletes.
• Sub 20 M / F: Born in 2008 and 2009 (legal age on race day)
• Sub 23 M / F: Born from 2005 to 2007
• Senior M / F: Born from 2004 up to Master (35 years)
• Master M 35 / F 35: From 35 to 39 years
• Master M 40 / F 40: From 40 to 44 years
• Master M 45 / F 45: From 45 to 49 years
• Master M 50 / F 50: From 50 to 54 years
• Master M 55 / F 55: From 55 to 59 years
• Master M 60 / F 60: From 60 to 64 years
• Master M 65 / F 65: From 65 to 69 years
• Master M 70 / F 70: From 70 to 74 years
• Master M 75 / F 75: From 75 to 79 years
• Master M 80 / F 80: From 80 to 85 years
• Master M 85 / F 85: Over 85 years
• Athletes with wheelchair disability M/ F
• Athletes with physical disability M/ F
• Athletes with sensory disability M/F
• Athletes with intellectual disability M/F
• Athlete< with Physical/Intellectual disability M/ F

* All indicated ages must be completed on race day.

WHERE IS THE RUNNER'S EXPO (EXPOMARATHON) AND WHERE AND WHEN IS THE BIB AND RUNNER'S BAG PICK-UP?

The Bibs and Runner's Bag will be handed out exclusively at the runner's expo of the TotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathon, at the José María Martín Carpena Sports Arena (c/ Miguel de Mérida Nicolich, 2, Ctra. de Cádiz, 29004 Málaga), uninterrupted hours on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March 2027, from 10:00 to 20:00. Access is free for runners and companions.

WHAT DO I NEED TO PICK UP THE BIB AND RUNNER'S BAG?

To pick up the bib, you must present the receipt / copy of the registration and your ID / Passport or another document proving the runner’s identity. To collect the runner's bag, you must have the bib.

If a runner cannot pick up their bib, it may be collected by another person as long as they bring the receipt or copy of the registration plus a photocopy of the ID and an authorization signed by the runner.

Under no circumstances will bibs or the runner’s bag be handed out on race day.

WHAT DOES THE RUNNER'S BAG INCLUDE?

The runner's bag includes the official technical shirt of the TotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathon 2027, bag-tag sticker for the bag drop, bib-chip, safety pins, plus various gifts provided by the Half Marathon sponsors.

WHAT CHIP IS USED AND WHEN IS IT PICKED UP?

The chip in the 36th edition of the TotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathon will be a bib-chip, attached to the back of the bib. It does not need to be returned after the race.

The bib-chip is collected at the runner's expo during uninterrupted hours on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March 2027, from 10:00 to 20:00.

IS IT MANDATORY TO FILL IN THE INFORMATION ON THE BACK OF THE BIB?

Yes. In case of a medical emergency, having this information correctly filled out makes it possible to act more quickly and efficiently if there are allergies, any illness that needs to be known, or to notify a family member or acquaintance more promptly.

IS THERE A BAG DROP SERVICE?

Yes. The organization will provide a bag drop service. It will be located near Paseo del Parque, in the Start and Finish area. Hours will be from 6:45 to 12:00.

ARE THERE BATHROOMS? WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED?

Yes. The organization will provide portable toilets located in the Start and Finish areas, as well as in the different aid stations.

WHERE ARE THE AID STATIONS LOCATED?

There will be 5 aid stations along the course, plus one after crossing the finish line at the TotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathon 2027.

Depending on the kilometer points where each aid station is located, they may have different layouts and different types of products and services (provisional layout):

• KM 5.5: Located on both sides of the road. Aid station with water. Portable toilets available.
• KM 10.5: Located on both sides of the road. Aid station with water. Portable toilets available.
• KM 12.5: Located on the left side of the road according to the runners’ direction. Aid station with water. Portable toilets available.
• KM 15.5: Located on both sides of the road according to the runners’ direction. Aid station with water and isotonic drink in cups. Portable toilets available.
• KM 18: Located on the right side of the road according to the runners’ direction. Aid station with water and isotonic drink in cups. Portable toilets available.

Important:

• The aid stations are sized to support the Half Marathon runners. All of them will have a large number of tables with the products placed on top. Runners are asked not to take drinks from the first tables in the first aid stations to avoid bottlenecks.

SHOULD I READ THE RACE RULES?

Yes. The rules of the Half Marathon are reflected in the regulations, and they are mandatory for all participants. Not knowing the rules does not exempt from compliance.

CAN SOMEONE ACCOMPANY ME ON A BICYCLE DURING THE MARATHON?

1. It is strictly forbidden to follow runners on a motorcycle or bicycle. Local Police have express orders to remove from the course anyone who violates this rule, in order to avoid any accident both for the runners and for the public or organization staff.

ARE THERE STARTING CORRALS?

Yes. There will be start corrals for Elite, sub 1h15’, sub 1h30’, sub 1h45’, sub 2h and over 2h. To access these corrals it is necessary to inform the organizers at the time of registration of the corral you wish to choose and your verified personal best, which must be equal to or faster than the corral time you wish to choose (only times achieved in the last 2 years and in certified Marathon and Half Marathon races will be valid).

ARE 10-KILOMETER TIMES ALSO VALID TO VERIFY TIMES AND THUS ACCESS THE EXISTING START CORRALS?

Yes, times from 10-Kilometer races will be accepted as valid as long as they are achieved in certified races and within the last two years. The equivalences would be sub 30' (elite), sub 33' (sub 1h15’), sub 41’ (sub 1h30’), sub 47’ (sub 1h45’) and sub 54’ (sub 2h).

ARE THERE PACERS?

Yes. The organizers will provide pacers for the times of sub 1h25’, 1h30’, 1h40’, 1h50’ and 2h00’. They will be positioned at the front of each corral corresponding to the target time and will be identified with a balloon and a personalized shirt.

IS THERE A FINISHER MEDAL?

A commemorative Half Marathon finisher medal will be awarded to every athlete who completes the race.

CAN I PERSONALIZE THE FINISHER MEDAL?

The request for engraving the Finisher medal will be available online until Monday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m. Once this deadline has passed, you may request engraving at the Half Marathon expo, at the Todotrofeo stand, at a price of €10.