2020RUNNER’S RACE BOOK

ENJOY BARCELONA

3ON RACE WEEK

4ON RACE DAY

6CLOACKROOM

7THE ROUTE

9AID STATIONS

10GENERAL AND NUTRITIONAL TIPS

11CHEERING ZONES AND VOLUNTEERS

12EVENT MAPS

16SPONSORS AND PARTNER

The eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona celebrates this February 16,2020, its 30th Anniversary.

A half marathon that breaks any barrier by connecting speed andunique images with precision, thanks to a very fast circuit and anarchitecture in line with Barcelona.

The eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona 2019 surpassed itself, with morethan 19,300 runners of 114 different countries and improving onceagain this year the female participation, to 31%.

Barcelona is one of the world capitals of sport and this eDreams MitjaMarató 2020 will only point in this direction.

Runner’s fair

Palau de Congressos de Barcelona in Fira de Barcelona

Schedule

Thursday 13th from 5pm to 9pm, Friday 14th from 10am to 9pm and Saturday 15th from 9am to 8pm

Race day

Start / Finish line: Pujades promenade

Schedule

February, Sunday 16th of 2020. The race starts at 8:45am

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE BIB NUMBER PICK UP?

WHAT DO I NEED TO COLLECT MY BIB NUMBER?

YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO COLLECT YOUR BIB NUMBER ONRACE DAY

COULD ANOTHER PERSON COLLECT MY BIB NUMBER INTHE EVENT IF I CAN’T GO?Yes. The person who picks your bib number up must bring thereceipt of your registration, your bib number and a photocopyof your official identification document (it can be your ID, NIE orpassport).

And if requested by the organization: an authorization letter.Without these documents, bib numbers won't be delivered.

I DON'T KNOW MY BIB NUMBER HOW CAN I KNOW IT?In the runner's fair you will find the help desk where you couldask.

WHAT TYPES OF TIMINGCHIP ARETHERE?

I HAVE FORGOTTEN MY CHIP WHAT CAN I DO?Come to the HELP DESK during the days of the fair and we willhelp you.

WOULD I GET A CONMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT FOR MYPARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT?Yes, you must pick it up previously at the runner's fair duringthe opening hours of the fair.

Once the race is over, no t-shirt can be requested.

OTHER DOUBTS REGARDING REGISTRATIONS:

I WANT TO CHANGE MY STARTING CORRAL, TOPREVIOUS ONE COULD IT BE?

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PALAU DE CONGRESSOS FIRA

FRIDAY 14th FROM 10AM TO 9PM

SATURDAY 15TH FROM 9AM TO 8PM

ID or PASSAPORT + RACING NUMBER

REGISTRATIONS WITH YOUR OWN YELLOW CHIP

FOR YOUR SNEAKERS

REGISTRATIONS WITH RENTAL CHIP

INCORPORATED IN THE BIB NUMBER

BIB NUMBER PICK UP SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

You should visit the Runner’s Fair, in Palau de Congressos de Barcelona, Av. Maria

Cristina

Thursday from 5pm to 9pmFriday from 10am to 9pm

Saturday from 9am to 8pm.

On Sunday 16th, Race Day, You won't be able the pick your bib number up

You can do it yourself by editing your online registration

Once the bib numbers are assigned, no modification of the corral could be made

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ON RACE WEEKFrequently asked questions about the bib number pick up, timing chip, commemorative T-shirt and other questions

THURSDAY 13th FROM 5PM TO 9PM

WHERE SHOULD I CARRY MY BIB NUMBER?

REMEMBER!THE BEST MEETING POINT IS ARC DE TRIOMF

CORRALS AND START:

WHICH WILL BE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE START?AT WHAT TIME DOES THE CORRALS OPEN?

I WANT TO REACH MY RACE MARK, WILL THERE BEPACEMAKERS THAT HELP ME TO ACHIEVE IT?

COULD I USE HEADPHONES WHILE I RUN?For security reasons and because is mandatory by theFederation, its not allowed to run while using headphones.

AFTER RACE…

WILL I RECEIVE A DIPLOMA FOR MY PARTICIPATIONIN THE EMMB?All finishers will obtain a diploma that they will be able todownload directly from the official website when it isavailable.

WILL I RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL?At the end of the race, all the finishers will receive acommemorative medal that they will have to collect oncethey have passed the last refreshment station.Once the test is passed, no medal will be shipped.

IS THERE A MEDAL ENGRAVEMENT SERVICE?

The engraving of the medal will be made after the last aidstation, after the finish lineNo engraving or changes will be made after the end of therace.

IS THE RACE SHOWED ON TV?A 30-minute summary program will be showed onTeledeporte and Esport3, the week after the eDreams MitjaBCN.

DOES THE ORGANIZATION WORK WITH ANY TRAVELTOUR OPERATOR OR AGENCY?Yes. The official tour operator is Viajes el Corte Inglés

Contact: ventedemaraton@viajeseci.esWeb: www.ventedemaraton.es

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STARTING CORRALS

1st start: EliteLess than 1:20h Between 1:20h and 1:30h

2nd start: between 1:30h and 1:40h

3nd start: between 1:40h and 1:50h

4th start: between 1:50h and 2h

5th start: more than 2h

VISIBLE IN THE CHEST DURING ALL THE CAREER

Remember to fill the rear part of the bib with your personal information and contact phone number in case

of emergency

5 STARTS

CORRALS OPEN AT 8AM

CORRALS CLOSE AT 8:40AM

THE EMB 2020 STARTS AT 8:45AM

YES

Previously on the registration form

At the medal stand of the runner's fair

THE SERVICE CAN BE ACQUIRED

At the end of the test once you collect your medal

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ON RACE DAYAfter the hard training sessions, the key day arrives. Things that you should not forget before heading to the start line, so that you can face this great challenge, with clear ideas.

10 PACES 30 PACERS

1:15’ 1:20’ 1:25’ 1:30’ 1:35’

1:40’ 1:45’ 1:50’ 1:55’ 2h

Pacers location in the starting corrals

WILL THERE BE SHOWERS AFTER THE RACE?No, there isn’t an enabled area to provide this service.

DOES THE eDreams MITJA MARATÓ BCN PROFILEHAVE SOCIAL NETWORKS?

HOW DO I GET TO THE START LINE?

Another possibility, if you come from outside Barcelona, arethe commuter lines that stop at Arc de Triomf.

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ON RACE DAYAfter the hard training sessions, the key day arrives. Things that you shouldn’t forget before heading to the start line, in order to face this great challenge, with clear ideas.

START:P.º PUJADES

@underground lines

@bus lines

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

THE BEST OPTION IS

UNDERGROUND LINE 1, THE RED LINE, WITH SEVERAL STOPS NEXT TO

THE CLOAKROOM AND START

FIND OUT

YES, YOU WILL FIND US IN THE FOLLOWING RRSS

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CLOAKROOMOur advice, do not leave it for the last moment, prepare your material with time to start the race on the right foot

WHERE CAN I LEAVE MY BACKPACK?

WHERE IS THE CLOAKROOM LOCATED?

START:P.º PUJADES

CLOAKROOM

NÁPOLES STREET 42-44

The runner must enter already changed and with the bib number on both the chestand the backpack that will be left. Once you leave the backpack in your area, youmust leave without staying inside the enclosure to let pass the rest of runners whoalso have access.

ON RACE DAY IN THE CLOAKROOM

FROM 7 AM TO 12AM

FROM BIB NUMBER 1 TO 16,000 IN THE ESTACIÓN DEL NORTE

FROM BIB NUMBER 16.001 TO 23.000 IN ARC DE TRIOMF NEXT TO THE START LINE

The cloakroom for the bib numbers from 1 to 16.000 will be in the Sports Municipal Center of Estació del Nord (c / Nápoles nº 42-44)

The cloakroom of bibs 16.001 to 23,000 will be located in Arc de Triomf, next to the start and finish line

CLOAKROOM

ARC DE TRIOMF

BIBS FROM 1 TO 16.000

BIBS FROM 16.001 TO

23.000

A

B

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THE ROUTEThese 21km around Barcelona are your great challenge. Discover BCN step by step.

HOW MANY KMS DOES THE RACE CONSIST OF?The EMMB is an official half marathon of reference, GOLD LABEL by World Athletics, its distance is 21,097kms.

HOW IS THE ROUTE? WHERE DOES IT HAPPEN?Barcelona with its Mediterranean climate, offers the best weather to run and to enjoy a tour through the most iconicpoints of the city. Also the runners will be able to experience a great sports journey in one morning.

THE ROUTE OF THE RACE, WIDE, FAST, TOURISTIC AND 100% BARCELONA(START) Paseo Pujades - Plaza Picasso - Avenida Marqués Argentera - Plaza Isabel II - Plaza Colón - Josep Carné- Plaza Drassanes - Paral.lel – Entença - Gran Via – Bailén – Ronda Sant Pere – Plaza Sant Joan – Plaza LluísCompanys - B. Muñoz - Pallars - Llacuna - Perú – Josep Pla – Gran Via - Rambla Prim - Diagonal sentido Llobregat– Espronceda - Diagonal sentido Besós - Plaza Llevant - P. Taulat – Selva de Mar - Plaza Garcia Faria – PlazaCalvell - Avenida Litoral - Port Olímpic -Arquitecte Sert – Salvador Espriu – Marina – Paseo Pujades (FINISH).

HOW LONG DOES THE EVENT TAKE?

WILL THERE BE POINTS OF TIMING TO RECORD IT?There will be 3 time points from the start: km5, km10 and km15.

WHAT CATEGORIES ARE THERE?A series of categories are created, considering women and men:

WHAT CATEGORIES EXIST, ACCORDING TO DISABILITY?3 sports categories for disabled people are established: wheelchairs, visualimpairment and intellectual disability.

WHAT DO I DO IF I WANT TO LEAVE THE CAREER?Return to the nearest aid station and wait for the bus to pick you up (if youwish). This will take you to the start/finish line. Remember to always followthe rules on the road and avoid hindering the smooth running of the race.

AT MOST RUNNERS WILL HAVE 2:45h TO RACE THE EMB

MEN AGES WOMEN

UNDER23 18 - 22 YEARS UNDER23

SENM 23 - 39 YEARS SENW

M40 40 - 49 YEARS W40

M50 50 - 59 YEARS W50

M60 +60 YEARS W60

Tips after you cross the finish line:1. Continue walking until the end of the finish line perimeter. Do not stopto stretch or wait for friends and family.2. Walk and follow the instructions of the volunteers, as they will showyou where to find water and fruit, and where to collect your finishermedal.3. A good meeting point is the Arc de Triomf. There you can stretchquietly or go to the recovery area, enabled in the Municipal SportsCenter of the Estació del Nord (c / Nápoles nº 42-44).This is the same location as the Cloakroom A.

21,097KM

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Colón Square

Bull ring (Las Arenas shopping center) Fórum

España Square Arco del Triunfo

KM2 KM4 KM16

KM4 KM7

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THE ROUTEThese 21km around Barcelona are your great challenge and vital experience. Discover BCN step by step.

HOW DO YOU SPLIT THE AID STATIONS?There will be 3 refreshment points throughout the race (km5, km10 and km15). You willalso find a final aid station (liquid and solid) at the end.

WHAT KIND OF AID STATIONS I WOULD FINDALONG THE ROUTE?They are liquid supplies. The runner will find Viladrau water and Powerade isotonic drink.

WHAT WATER BRAND IS DISTRIBUTED AT THE EMMB?Viladrau water bottles of 33cl are delivered. Please be aware of its use and recycling.

WHAT ISOTONIC BEVERAGE BRAND WILL BE DELIVERED?Se entregan vasos de cartón de Powerade. Please be aware of its use and recycling.

WILL THERE BE ENERGY GELS?In this athletic test will not be given energy gels.

WILL FRUIT AND / OR DRY FRUITS BE GIVEN?You will find bananas and tangerines in the final aid station.

WILL THERE BE MEDICAL AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTSERVICES IN ROUTE?There will be medical assistance every 5km.At the end of the race there will be recoveryservice at Estació del Nord - C / Nápoles 42-44, same location as the cloakroom.Also along the race you’ll find 20 Fisiorunners who will be able to help you while racing.

KM AID STATION

WATERVILADRAU

ISOTONICPOWERADE

WCMEDICAL

ATTENTIONFRUIT

5

10

15

21,097

WILL THERE BE RECOVERY AREA AT THE END OF THE eDreams MITJA MARATÓ BCN?Sure. There will be a recovery area in the Estació del Nord. The service will start from 9am until12:30pm.

Pollution and Recycling iseveryone’s matter and job,once you use the waterbottles that are delivered onthe Aid Stations, deposit thebottles in the containers thatyou will find at theend of each one.

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AID STATIONSEach step counts, that is why we have prepared aid stations every 5k that will help you to the reach the finish line and achieve your goal in this eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona

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GENERAL AND NUTRITIONAL TIPSThe EMMB journey will be long and we want you to take care of every detail to make the most of the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona

Gradually reduce your trainingAfter so many workouts it’s normal to feel tired. The training should begradually increased in order not to suffer exhaustion. Remember toreduce the intensity while approaching the Mitja for your body to re-stablished itself to its normal levels.

Do not go over breakfast and do not experimentThe main rule in order to have a proper breakfast and the necessarystrength to face the race, is to know that it works for you and not toexperiment.

It's not a day to go premiereNo new shoes, no new t-shirt or new shorts or last-minute ideas. Dowhat you have done during the last weeks and everything will gosmoothly.

Set yourself a realistic and approximate goalAlthough it may be your first time in the distance, it is convenient to leavewith an idea of the goal race time you want to fulfil from the beginningbecause it will help you stay focused to forget fatigue and negativethoughts but without obsessions.

Do not be discouraged if at some point you have to reduce the paceEach race is different and within each one you will find small sectionsthat will not have any similarity between them, slopes, descents,narrow, wide streets, sun, shadow, turns, straight streets ... Therefore, ifyou have to reduce the pace at some point of the race, keep calm,because in another moment you will be able to make up for lost time.

It's your race, not that of othersThis is the most important. Nobody but you knows how you feel duringthe race, the idea you had from the beginning, the established goal, etc.You have and must make your own way. If you have to keep a specificpace, hold on to it even if there are other runners who pass you duringthe race. You have to stay firm and make your plan.

PRE-HYDRATE AND STOCK UP:2-3 hours before: Focus on a sports meal.Example: White bread with jam and honey or pasta2-3 hours before: 500ml drink15 minutes before: 250ml of isotonic drink

HYDRATION + ENERGY:Drink enough during exercise: 125-150ml every 15 minutesIt is recommended to consume 30 to 40g of carbohydrates per hour in races between 1 and 3 hours

RE-HYDRATE + STOCK-UP + RECOVER:Re-hydrate to compensate for the loss of electrolytes and fluids. The urine should have a light color, it shows anoptimal hydration.2-3 hours later: Recovery food; for example, fish or meat with pasta / rice and vegetables.

NUTRITIONIn the first place, you have to fill the tanks of liquids and enough glycogen to be in the start line without any deficiency. It ismandatory, on the other hand, the correct nutrition and hydration during the race. In the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona youwill have aid stations every 5km, at km 5, 10 and 15 points plus the final fruit AS. It is important that you take advantage of them toreplace the energy that you are spending during the whole race. Remember that if you use your own supplementation in therace, it is ideal to mix it with Viladrau water or abundant Powerade.

Of course, it is very advisable, almost essential, to have tested these protocols and the specific products in previous trainingsessions, in case our body does not adapt or does not assimilate them. Also, of course, it must be emphasized that theseguidelines are indicative because each athlete is different.

More info in… @running_esMore info in… @running_es

On the day of the eDreams Mitja Marató BCN there will be24 animation points distributed throughout the course of therace. They will offer different recreational activities that will pushthe runners in each step and that will encourage the spectators toenjoy the event and to encourage the participants of this athleticparty to the fullest.

A total of 13 associations and more than 650 volunteers takepart in the eDreams Mitja Marató BCN. They help us to reach thebest standards and the optimums event characteristics of thewhole event and of course the welfare of the runners. Toparticipate as a volunteer, it must be done through any of theassociations that collaborate with us every year.

People willing to be part of it may request information by writing tothe organization email (info@edreamsmitjabarcelona .com) sothat they can indicate how to get in touch with the differentassociations.

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CHEERING ZONES AND VOLUNTEERSThe eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona would not be the same without its essential animations and its associations of Volunteers, already historical.

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THE ROUTE

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KNOW THE EMMB AT A GLANCEWith this maps you Will know the main parts of the EMB 2020

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CLOAKROOM

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KNOW THE EMMB AT A GLANCEWith this maps you Will know the main parts of the EMB 2020

14CORRALS ACCESS

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KNOW THE EMMB AT A GLANCEWith this maps you Will know the main parts of the EMB 2020

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FINISH LINE

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KNOW THE EMMB AT A GLANCEWith this maps you Will know the main parts of the EMB 2020

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THANKS TO OURSPONSORS AND PARTNERS

30th Edition of the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona

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