Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz 10K 2027

Parks, tree-lined avenues and the Green Ring of one of Europe's greenest cities: the Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz 10K is Vitoria-Gasteiz's great running celebration, an event named after Martín Fiz, the 1995 marathon world champion. It starts near Mendizorroza and crosses a flat city that is comfortable to run in, ideal for chasing a personal best in spring. General information: - Date: Sunday 2027-05-16. - Edition: based on previous editions, 2027 would be the 25th. - Start: 08:30 on Paseo de Cervantes, next to Mendizorroza. - Distance: 10 km. - Time limit: 1 h 15 min. - Places: up to 1.800 runners. - Minimum age: 18, or 16 with parental authorisation. - Organiser: Ascentium, promoted by the Maratlon Sports Association. Why it is special: - It is named after Martín Fiz, the 1995 marathon world champion and a Basque athletics icon. - Vitoria-Gasteiz is a flat, green city that is very pleasant to run in. - It is a full running weekend, with a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids' race. - It is the weekend's popular race, perfect for sharing the marathon atmosphere. Course: An urban course of 10 km through the streets of Vitoria-Gasteiz, with kilometre markers and aid stations every 5 km from km 5. There are checkpoints at km 5 (0:40:00) and km 10 (1:15:00). Detailed courses are published on the official website. Timetable: The start is at 08:30 on Paseo de Cervantes and the time limit is 1 h 15 min. No start corral system by finishing time has been published. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the start to line up calmly, and checking the official website in race week for any change to the timetable or the start area. Registration and prices: Registration is online on the organiser's platform and closes on 2027-05-03, or earlier if 1.800 entries are reached. Prices are published on the official website. 50% is refunded until 2027-04-01. Bib pickup: At El Boulevard shopping centre, on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 May from 10:30 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 20:00. Bring ID. T-shirts are handed out in order of collection, with no guaranteed size. There is no expo as such. Services: - Official t-shirt or gift. - Aid stations every 5 km and at the finish. - Medical assistance on the course and at the finish. - Chip timing on the bib. - Accident insurance. Getting there: Vitoria-Gasteiz is well connected by road and rail; the official website offers a Renfe discount. Mendizorroza is close to the city centre. If you are coming from elsewhere, use the weekend to explore the medieval old town, Santa María cathedral and the city's pintxo food culture. Book accommodation early, as demand is high on race weekend, and arrive at the start with time to leave your things and warm up calmly. Tips: Warm up well before the start: in a 10K the first kilometres set the pace for the whole race. Bib change: Name changes and distance changes are allowed until 2027-04-21; from 22 April no changes are accepted. Lending your bib to someone else means disqualification. Alternatives to get a bib: Register before places run out and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. There are no official waiting lists. Until 2027-04-21, a bib exchange on Bibready helps you find a replacement and process the name change. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-16 at 08:30. - What is the distance? 10 km. - Where does it start? On Paseo de Cervantes, next to Mendizorroza. - Until when can I register? Until 2027-05-03 or until places run out. - Can I change the name? Yes, until 2027-04-21.