Registration

REGISTRATION OPENING SEPTEMBER 10, 2024: There are two ways to register:

– ONLINE by clicking HERE*
– by downloading the REGISTRATION FORM*
*Think about doing the PPS before you sign up

to be returned with payment to the following address: EKIDEN 36, Maison des Associations, 34 Espace Mendès France, 36000 CHATEAUROUX.

Entries will be accepted until 09/11/2024 at 17:00, with a surcharge of €2 per runner from midnight 03/11/2024.

The meal option is available up to and including 10/31/2024.

Photo © Yves Boury

MINIMUM AGE FOR PARTICIPANTS

To take part in the Ekiden you must have been born in 2009 at the latest.

People born in 2010 and 2011 (Minimes FFA category) can no longer run the Ekiden (application of the French Athletics Federation’s new off-stage race regulations).

For all under-age participants with an FFA (Fédération Française d’Athlétisme) license, you must: download and complete the following form the PARENTAL CONSENT completed and signed. It must be attached to the registration form.

For all participants who are minors and NOT FFA (Fédération Française d’Athlétisme) licensees, you can choose between :

Provide a MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (of no contraindication to competitive running) and download and fill in the PARENTAL CONSENT completed and signed.

2. Download and fill in the HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MINORS completed by the minor and signed by the legal representative, provided that all answers are answered “NO” (the only condition for this questionnaire to be accepted).

ATTENTION: If you answer “YES” to one or more questions, there’s no point in completing this questionnaire, as it will be invalid. In this case, you should consult a doctor, who, after examination, will issue (or not) a medical certificate. This second choice is a new measure in the FFA regulations designed to simplify the procedure for taking part in an event or obtaining a license.

REGULATIONS

Consult the regulations

AWARDS

The “Ekiden spirit” is a reward for all. Each participant will receive a long-sleeved technical T-shirt.
The winners of each CHALLENGE will also be rewarded.
The 16th edition raffle prizes will be awarded during a convivial meal in the gymnasium after the race.

The program

Bib number pick-up – Gymnase Belle Isle

Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m.

Race start

Sunday, November 10, 2024:
9:00 am – Start of the adult race

Photo © Yves Boury

CHALLENGES

1. SCRATCH Challenge – 6 team members (any gender mix, except 3 women/3 men)

2. SCRATCH WOMEN Challenge – 6 women

3. MIXED Challenge – 3 men and 3 women, exclusively

4. Challenge ASSOCIATIONS – 6 team members (any mix of men and women) from the same association whose purpose is not running, biathlon or triathlon. The team must comprise a minimum of 4 members of the Association.

5. FAMILY Challenge – 6 non-licensed team members (any gender mix), including at least 4 members of the same family.

6. COMPANIES/ADMINISTRATIONS Challenge – 6 team members (any gender mix) from the same company or administration. The team must include at least 4 members from the company or administration.

7. STUDENT Challenge – 6 students and/or high-school students and/or apprentices (any gender mix) – student/ high-school student/apprentice card as proof.

SPECIAL ANIMATION PRIZE – Race atmosphere and masquerade costume – awarded to a team by the Organizing Committee jury.

At least one member of the team must be physically present at the prize-giving ceremony.