The 3rd edition of Zara Athleticz Speed Run will take place on 22 November 2026 on the streets of Madrid, starting from 09:00.
The race will have several wave starts by expected time, so runners can chase their target pace alongside people of a similar level.
Wave times:
- / first wave: 09:00.
- / second wave: 09:05.
- / third wave: 09:10.
- / fourth wave: 09:15.
Anyone aged 16 or over may take part, provided they are correctly registered in time and form, up to a maximum of 12,000 runners.
Participants under 18 must submit parental authorisation to take part. The authorisation can be downloaded here.
The race is held over a very fast 10,000-metre fully urban course through Madrid, starting on Paseo de la Castellana and finishing on Paseo de la Chopera, next to Madrid Río.
The profile is very favourable. The circuit is certified by the RFEA and valid for qualifying times for San Silvestre Vallecana.
The following male and female categories are established for the 10,000-metre race:
Individual categories:
- / overall.
- / under-23: born in 2004, 2005 or 2006.
- / senior: from 21/11/1991 to 2003
- / M-35 and F-35: from 35 to 39 years old.
- / M40 and F40: from 40 to 44 years old.
- / M45 and F45: from 45 to 49 years old.
- / M50 and F50: from 50 to 54 years old.
- / M55 and F55: from 55 to 59 years old.
- / and every five years for the corresponding age categories.
Prize categories:
- / overall.
- / under-23: born in 2004, 2005 or 2006.
- / senior: from 21/11/1991 to 2003
- / master A: from 35 to 44 years old.
- / master B: from 45 to 54 years old.
- / master C: 55 and over.
From the opening of registration until the first 4,000 entries, the fee is €16 plus €0.80 management costs. From entry 4,001 to 8,000, the fee is €18 plus €0.80 management costs. From entry 8,001 until the 12,000 available bibs are sold out, the fee is €20 plus €0.80 management costs.
Registrations will not be accepted on race day. The fee is paid at the time of registration through the official race website: www.speedrun.es.
If a participant withdraws, the entry fee will not be refunded except in the event of accident or injury with supporting medical documentation and subject to the stated deadlines and conditions.
Date and place are pending confirmation.
To collect the bib, runners must present their registration confirmation and ID.
To collect another person’s bib, written authorisation and a copy of that person’s ID must be presented, either physically or on a mobile device.
The timing chip will be integrated into the bib and must be correctly placed and visible on the chest. It will be collected at the assigned bib pick-up point. Net time will only be recorded with the start-finish timing mat.
The organisation will provide medical assistance from half an hour before the start until half an hour after the finish. The race has civil-liability and accident insurance. Participation is under each runner’s own responsibility and risk.
The provisional overall results will be published the day after the race on www.speedrun.es.
The race medical service and/or the organising company may remove any athlete who is physically unfit, does not complete the course or behaves in an unsporting manner.
Only vehicles designated by the organisation are authorised to follow the race.
Following runners by car, motorbike or bicycle is strictly forbidden due to the risk it may pose to athletes.
Prizes are established for the top three runners in the overall, under-23, senior, master A, master B and master C categories. Prizes are not cumulative.
Participation in the event is under each participant’s own responsibility and risk. By registering, the participant declares that they are physically fit to take part.
The organisation may change race times and/or the course if required due to weather, safety or any other force-majeure reason. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible through the official race website.
The organisation will take out sports accident insurance for all race participants in accordance with Royal Decree 849/1993.
All registered participants have the right to use the bag-drop service, either free of charge at the finish area or through the paid option requested during registration, according to the schedules communicated by the organisation.
By registering, all participants accept these rules. In case of doubt or any situation not covered herein, the organising committee’s decision shall apply.
The entry fee gives the right to a place in Zara Athleticz Speed Run, finish-line hydration, sports accident insurance, MYLAPS timing and results, a race diploma sent by email and an exclusive race T-shirt.
If the race is cancelled due to force majeure beyond the organisation’s control, the entry fee will be refunded minus management costs, or the registration will remain valid for the next edition.
During the race, KST Fotografía may take photographs for publication on the race website and social media. Where applicable, images may also be made available for viewing and purchase by each participant under the stated privacy conditions.
During the race, KST Fotografía may take photographs for publication on the race website and social media. Where applicable, images may also be made available for viewing and purchase by each participant under the stated privacy conditions.
Registration uses the Redsys payment gateway with 3D Secure. Payment data is redirected to secure servers responsible for processing the payment. The merchant does not access or store card details.