Rules

WIZZ AIR CLUJ-NAPOCA MARATHON 2027 | EDIȚIA 16

1. GENERAL

1.1. These rules apply to participants in the "Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon" event.

1.2. The organizer of the event is Runners Club Events and the Runners Club Association.

1.3. The Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon event will take place on April 10–11, 2027.

1.4. The races within Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon are open to everyone, provided they meet the conditions set by the organizer.

1.5. The registration of participants is made by online registration on the www.maraton-cluj.ro website

By registering and participating in this event, participants agree to respect and comply with all provisions, terms and conditions of these Regulations and the legislation in force applicable on the date of the event.

Runners Club Events and Runners Club reserve the right to amend these Regulations, depending on any legislative changes, including by introducing additional restrictions regarding registration and participation in the event, if the situation existing on the date of the event requires it.

1.6. By signing the registration form or ticking the appropriate box during the online registration, each participant:

– declares that he/she accepts, understands and agrees with the terms and conditions of participation in the Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon, as well as the competition regulations;

– declares that he/she has read and agrees with the Privacy Policy regarding the processing by Runners Club Events and the CS Runners Club Association of personal data, including regarding the processing of the photo and video image used in the promotional materials of the event;

– declares on his/her own responsibility that the data filled in are real and that the person is physically fit to participate in the competition according to the conditions of this Regulation;

1.7. The Organizer reserves the right to refuse the registration and participation in the race, for objective reasons.

1.8. Online registrations are made until 14th of Marchvalidations will be made between March 21-24. After these dates, unvalidated registrations will be canceled.

1.9. The competition route is described in the dedicated section on www.maraton-cluj.ro

2. DECLARATION ON OWN RESPONSIBILITY

2.1. Participation in the Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon is done on your own responsibility, in full knowledge of your ability to participate in the event, your physical and mental health. The participant must be 16 years old on the date of the event.

2.2. By filling in and sending the registration form, the person who fills in the form declares on his/her own responsibility and assumes that the data filled in are real.

2.3 By completing and submitting the registration form, the person completing the form gives their consent for Runners Club Events and Runners Club to collect and process their personal data — surname, first name and email address — on the territory of Romania, directly and/or through its authorized persons and/or contractual partners, for the purpose of participating in the promotional and information campaigns carried out by Runners Club Events and Runners Club, aimed at promoting the events organized or co-organized by Runners Club and Runners Club Events.

2.4. If the registration form is completed by a person other than the participant in the event, the person who completes and submits the registration form assumes responsibility for the veracity of the data filled in and assumes full responsibility for having the participant's consent for his/her registration for the event. The participant in the event for whom the registration was made by another person, is responsible for the correctness of the data filled in and that he/she meets the conditions required to participate in the event.

2.5. By filling in and sending the registration form and accepting the Competition Rules, the participant assumes on his/her own responsibility that he/she is clinically healthy and that he/she does not suffer from any condition that prohibits him/her from participating in the event or jeopardizes his/her health during the event and assumes full responsibility for participating in the Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon.

2.6. By filling in and sending the registration form and accepting the Regulations, the person declares that he/she has fully understood what participation in such a competition represents, whose route involves/may involve road traffic during it.

2.7. By filling in and sending the registration form and accepting the Regulations, the participant in the event declares on his/her own responsibility that he/she is in a suitable form to participate in an endurance competition, such as Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon, so that the organizers, as well as anyone related to them (sponsors, partners, employees, authorities, officials, volunteers, etc.) are exonerated from any liability in relation to any claims of the participants and or successors, of any nature, for possible injuries, illness, death or any other medical problems that may arise during the course of the competition.

2.8. By filling in and sending the registration form and accepting the Regulations, the participant in the event declares on his/her own responsibility that in the event that events such as those described above occur during the competition, he/she will bear all the expenses incurred by the transport to a specialized medical unit and declares that he/she waives any claim in connection with such transport and/or emergency treatment, delays or deficiencies in relation to it.

2.9. By filling in and sending the registration form and accepting the Regulations, the participant in the event certifies that he/she has understood and accepted the measures imposed by the Organizer for the development of the event and accepts the risks of participating in a mass event.

2.10. If the registration form is completed and submitted by a person other than the participant in the event, by filling in and sending the form it is considered that the participant in the event has given his/her consent to registration and that he/she has accepted that he/she meets all the conditions for participation provided in this section and these Regulations.

2.11. Each participant is responsible for his own security and safety. The organizers, partners, sponsors, volunteers and staff participating in the organization of the event are not responsible for any kind of injury, death or damage of any nature that may occur during or as a result of the event.

2.12. It is recommended that participants have accident insurance, valid for sports competitions.

2.13. Participants have the obligation to listen to and respect the indications/instructions of the organizer and the competition staff.

2.14. Regarding the participation of minor children in the event, by filling in and sending the registration form, the parents or legal guardians of the minor child declare on their own responsibility that they agree with the participation of the minor child in the competition.

2.15. The parents or legal guardians of the minor child registered in the competition declare, under their own responsibility, that they have been informed of the risks involved in the minor child’s participation in the event and that they assume full responsibility in the event of an accident occurring during the event. The organizers, as well as anyone connected to them — sponsors, partners, employees, authorities, officials, volunteers, etc. — are exempt from any liability in relation to any claims made by the participants, their legal guardians and/or their successors, of any nature whatsoever, for any injuries, illness, death or any other medical issues that may arise during the competition.

2.16. The parents or legal guardians of the minor child registered in the competition declare on their own responsibility that the data filled in the registration form are real, that the minor they represent is medically fit to participate in the race for which they have been registered, that the minor they represent has the physical training, adequate mental and technical skills to participate in the race for which he was enrolled; that he/she has become aware of the legal implications of the participation of the minor he/she represents in the event and assumes full responsibility, in the event that my child/the minor he/she represents is involved in an accident.

3. PARTICIPATION FEE

The participation fee ensures the right to attend the event. The fee is composed of operational expenses for registration in the database of participants, validation, BIB number assignment, timing and event organization service, medal on arrival, medical assistance.

3.1. The participation fee can be paid online or by bank transfer.

3.2. Online registrations open on the date and time mentioned by the organizer on the website of the www.maraton-cluj.ro event.

3.3. The participation fee is:

Marathon:

Half marathon:

Cross 10 km:

Relay 4 x 10.5 KM:

Relay corporate 4 x1.6 KM:

Cross 4 km:

Family Race:

3.4 Please note! Failure to pay the fee within five working days from the registration leads to the cancellation of the registration, with the possibility of a subsequent registration.

3.5. In case of not showing at the start, abandonment or withdrawal for any reason, the participation fee is not refundable. Also, the tax will not be refunded if the legislative changes will require the restriction of access to the event for certain categories of people, if the deadline for refunding the tax has been exceeded.

3.6. In case of cancellation of the competition due to force majeure or for reasons beyond the control of the organizer, the registration fee will not be refunded. The organizer will not bear in any way the adjacent costs (transport, accommodation, meals, etc.) of the participants.

ATTENTION! The number of spots is limited to 8,000 runners. Once this limit is reached, registration will be closed. For the calculation of the number of registered runners, ONLY runners who have provided proof of payment of the participation fee will be taken into account. If this limit is reached before March 20, 2027, online registrations may be closed and payment of the registration fee will no longer be possible except with the organizer’s approval.

The participant limit may be modified by the Organizer in the context of any legislative changes that may occur over time. Depending on the maximum number of participants allowed, the start of the event may be spread over several days, according to the event schedule displayed no later than 7 days before the event, or no later than race bib pickup, for information regarding the race schedule.

3.7. Tax refund:

Participants may request a refund of the registration fee no later than January 31, 2027, minus 30 lei. After this date, the fee is non-refundable.

For transferring the registration to another person, no later than January 31, 2027.

For transfers between races, no later than January 31, 2027.

After February 1, no further changes will be made to the participants list.

4. RUNNER’S KIT

The kit cannot be sold and is not the property of the registrants. Registration in the competition ensures the reservation of a kit that is physically handed out only to the participant in the competition.

• Race number + timing chip + timing chip
• T-shirt (the size of the t-shirt will be chosen by each participant at the time of registration. Depending on the manufacturer of the t-shirt, the dimensions may vary. Also, given the fact that registrations close after placing the order for the competition t-shirts, the organizer does not guarantee that the size of the t-shirt in the kit corresponds to the one chosen by the participant at the time of registration.)
• BackPack
• Bandana
• Access to leaderboard and reports
• Finisher diploma: to be downloaded from the event’s website.
• Medal
• Medical assistance

5. CATEGORIES, RANKING AND PRIZES

5.1. Participants can register for the following tests:

• Marathon – 42.175 km
• Half marathon – 21.0975 km
• Cross 10km
• Maraton ștafetă – 4×10.55 km
• Ștafeta companiilor – 4×1.6 km
• Popular Cross – 4 km
• Family run

In relay races, one member may not participate in two or more teams. In case of violation of this rule, all teams in which that member participated will be disqualified.
La proba Ștafeta companiilor participanții au obligația să fie angajați.

5.2. Rankings will be established for the marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, corporate relay, 10 km cross race, and family run.

In marathon and half marathon, the OPEN ranking will be made on the gross time (GUN TIME) and the ranking by age categories will be made on net time (calculated between the moment the runner passes under the starting gate and the one when he finishes the race).

5.3. The top 5 finishers in the male and female categories of the marathon and half marathon races will be awarded, as well as the top 3 teams in the marathon relay (female, male and mixed categories) and the corporate relay, and the top 3 competitors in the male and female categories of the 10 km cross race.

5.4. The top 3 winners, boys and girls, in each age category of the Family Run will be awarded.

5.5. In the marathon, half marathon and 10 km cross race, the top 3 finishers in each age category, male and female, will be awarded: under 34, 35–44, 45–54, 55–64, and 65+.

5.6. In establishing the ranking in the age categories, the date of birth of the contestant is taken into account.

5.7. The Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon 2027 awards are:

Marathon prizes (male and female):

1. 4000 lei

2. 3000 lei

3. 2500 lei

4. 2000 lei

5. 1500 lei

HalfMarathon prizes (male and female):

1. 3000 lei

2. 2000 lei

3. 1500 lei

4. 1000 lei

5. 750 lei

10 KM prizes (male and female):

1. 1500 lei

2. 1000 lei

3. 800 lei

Relay prizes (male, female, mixt)

1. 2000 lei

2. 1600 lei

3. 1200 lei

Prizes Corporate Relay (male, female, mixt)

1. 1000 lei

2. 800 lei

3. 600 lei

Marathon age categories (<34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, +65 – male and female)

1st-2nd-3rd place: trophies + free registration to the 2027 edition

All you have to do is not miss the registration period, fill in your details on our website and mention in the email that you are the winner of the 2026 edition, and we will automatically validate your registration!

Half marathon age categories (<34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, +65 – male and female)

1st-2nd-3rd place: trophies + free registration to the 2027 edition

All you have to do is not miss the registration period, fill in your details on our website and mention in the email that you are the winner of the 2026 edition, and we will automatically validate your registration!

Age categories 10 km cross (<34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, +65 – male and female)

1st-2nd-3rd place: trophies + free registration to the 2027 edition

All you have to do is not miss the registration period, fill in your details on our website and mention in the email that you are the winner of the 2026 edition, and we will automatically validate your registration!

Additional prize of 1000 lei for the marathon, 500 lei for the half marathon for breaking the record. 

Men's marathon: 02:17:11

Women's marathon: 2:44:12

Men's Half Marathon:1:04:22

Women's Half Marathon: 01:16:19

The amount of money awarded as prizes are gross, from which the related commissions are withheld according to the legislation in force.

5.8. All participants who cross the finish line in the marathon, half marathon, 4×10.55 km relay marathon, 4 x1.6 km company relay, 10 km cross-country race, 4 km cross-country race and Family run will be awarded with a medal.

5.10. PLEASE NOTE!

The validation of the ranking will be done in 2 weeks from the end of the event, after the resolution of appeals and cases of force majeure. The cash prizes are paid exclusively by bank transfer to the holder's account until 20 aprilie 2026 from the club's account, during which time any appeals will be resolved.

6. COMPETITION PROCEDURES

6.1. BIB number

The BIB number must be attached to the front of the shirt and must be visible throughout the competition. In case of abandonment, the number must be handed over to the checkpoint where the withdrawal from the competition is announced.

6.2 Timing chip

The timing chip is fixed on the race number (glued on the back of the number) and is worn fastened with safety pins, together with the race number, on the shirt, in the front, preferably in the abdomen area, not covered by other equipment. The participants in the relay will hand over the chip to their teammate, at each relay exchange.

6.3. Family Run

In the Family Race, the child will run the entire route accompanied by an adult. It is mandatory that when crossing the finish line, the team members (child + adult) be next to each other. Otherwise, the team is disqualified. Please keep this in mind!

6.4. Starts

The start will be given on the date and time set by the organizer and announced on the competition website. The places of the starting areas will be published on the official page of the event.

START TIMES
Saturday, April 10, 2027

Corporate relay – 11:00 a.m.

Depending on the number of teams registered, the starts may be differentiated by category.

Family Run MegaImage / Starturi începând cu ora 14:00

• 14:00 – fete < 6 ani – 400 m
• 14:10 – baieti < 6 ani – 400 m
• 14:20 – fete 7-8 ani – 800 m
• 14:30 – baieti 7-8 ani – 800 m
• 14:40 – fete 9-10 ani – 800 m
• 14:50 – baieti 9-10 ani – 800 m
• 15:00 – fete 11-13 ani – 1200 m
• 15:10 – baieti 11-13 ani – 1200 m

Sunday, April 11, 2027

• Marathon / Start at 8:30 a.m. from CLUJ ARENA (access to grandstand 2 – from the playground)
• Relay Marathon / Start at 8:30 a.m. from the CLUJ ARENA (access to grandstand 2 – from the playground)
• Cross 4 km / Start at 8:35 am from CLUJ ARENA (access to grandstand 1 – start to the exit of the stadium)
• Half marathon / Start at 10:30 from CLUJ ARENA (access to grandstand 2 – from the playground)
• Cross 10 km / Start la ora 11:30 intersecția străzilor G. Coșbuc și Splaiul Independenței

6.6. Withdrawal from the competition/Abandonment

Withdrawal from the competition for reasons other than accident can only be made at the checkpoints on the route or in the start/finish area. The competitor who can no longer or no longer wants to continue the race has the obligation to go to the nearest control point or to the start/finish point, where he will hand in the BIB number and will be considered withdrawn.

Competitors who move slower have the obligation to be careful to make way for those who come from behind, those who want and can overtake them.

The organizer may prohibit the start or continuation of the race for any participant if he is drunk or under the influence of hallucinogenic substances, if he presents a state of weakness or physical or mental exhaustion.

6.7. Time limit

Marathon time limit – 6 hours (intermediate time limit – 3 hours for the first 21.1 km). Half marathon time limit – 3 hours.
Timp limită Cros 10 km – 90 minute.

Exceeding the time limit will result in disqualification and removal from the race.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

It is strictly forbidden to throw waste of any kind, in any place on the route, except for the dedicated ones or at the control points.

Failure to comply with this rule results in the disqualification of the contestant.

8. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

The following equipment is mandatory for each participant who will be present at the start: running shoes, sports appareil (pants/skirt/leggings, running t-shirt/tank top), race number (provided by the organizer).

9. COMPLAINTS / APPEALS

Complaints and appeals must be submitted in writing to the competition committee within 1 hour from the official closing of the race.

10. MODIFICATION OF THE ROUTE. OTHER DECISIONS REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF THE CONTEST 

10.1. The organizer may change the course at any time or cancel/stop the competition if it cannot be held under safe conditions. For objective reasons invoked by the participant, the organizer reserves the right to approve, after the deadline, a change in the competition event.

10.2. Any decision will be taken by the competition committee or the competition director.

10.3. The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to the information displayed on the website, the regulations or the program, if any legislative changes require it. These changes will be brought to the attention of the participants at least 7 days before the competition, in the case of the information displayed on the competition website, or at the latest when taking over the competition numbers for information on the race program.

10.4. The applicable regulation is the one in force on the date of the event. Each participant is obliged to check and comply with the content of the Regulation in force on the date of participation in the event.