Rules and Regulations

Registrations are made until the total number of available registrations has been exhausted, but no later than JUNE 14th, 2026. If there is availability, registrations can also be made at the Expo according to the displayed schedule. The organizers reserve the right to interrupt, stop registrations to the event or to change the registration deadline at any time and without prior notification.

Registrations can be made on www.sinaia.run or affiliate portals.

Registration fees are non-refundable. The modification of the registration can only be made before the registration deadline.

Registrations to the event based on incorrect information will result in the disqualification of the respective participants and the registration fee will not be refunded.

All participants must be medically fit, both physically and mentally. Participation in the event is at the participant’s own risk and assumes all risks associated with the activity. By registering and participating in the event, each participant agrees that the organizers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, participating institutions or officials, partners and personnel responsible for the event will not be held liable for accidents or damages suffered as a result of participation in this event. In order to participate in the event, each registrant must sign the participation agreement before the race.

The minimum age to participate in the 10K Race is 14 years old on the date of the race. The minimum age to participate in the 21K is 18 years old on the date of the race. Minors between 14 and 18 years of age (under the age of majority on the date of the race) may participate in this competition only when accompanied by an adult, with their consent and strict supervision throughout the competition. All athletes under 18 years of age must present their identity document and the written consent given by one of their parents or legal guardian. Corporations, schools and other organizations registering in the group are responsible for collecting and presenting these documents to the organizers before the race for minors in the respective groups, as well as for informing participants about the competition regulations.

The collection of competition kits will be done in person, exclusively at the Expo, during the displayed program and only on the basis of the identity document (voucher or passport) for EACH participant (original or copy). The minimum age for participation is 14 years (for 10K) and 18 years (for 21K) on the date of the event. For children between 8 and 14 years of age, identification is based on a birth certificate or passport (original or copy). Event registrations based on false information will result in the disqualification of the respective participants and the registration fee will not be refunded.

It is prohibited to bring dangerous or illegal materials or substances (including, but not limited to, firearms, any objects that qualify as stab weapons, explosives, etc.), to bring or consume alcoholic beverages or narcotic substances. No vehicles are allowed on the route, except for bicycles or organizers’ vehicles. Those who violate the legal provisions and event regulations. Offenders will be sanctioned according to the law.

In order to participate in the event and access the event area, including the expo area, participants agree that the organizer may request, through authorized security personnel, a body search of persons and their personal belongings. In the event of refusal of such a search, the person in question will be prohibited from entering or continuing to access the event area. In the event that prohibited or illegal materials or substances are in the possession of a person, he/she will be immediately referred to the authorities present.

The organizers reserve the right to refuse registration, to exclude from the race and to refuse or remove from the event area, at their own discretion, even during the race, any person who: does not comply with the provisions of the event regulations, has inappropriate behavior that disrupts normal participation in the event, exclusion from previous or similar races for violating the rules, interferes with the circulation and safety of other participants in the event, uses any methods of promotion or marketing of certain brands, companies, products, services, etc. that are not sponsors of the competition or have not been approved in writing by the organizers, promote in any way political, religious or any other opinions that may contain a political, religious message or that incites violence, discrimination or hatred, promote messages that could damage the image of the event or the organizers, partners, sponsors or government authorities.

All participants must wear their race number in order to be able to time and receive their official time and to be eligible to win prizes. The race number will be worn on the front of the jersey on the chest and must be kept visible and in good condition throughout the race in order to be easily identified by the competition judges. The timing chip must be placed on the race number in the position recommended by the organizers so that the time obtained can be validated and the participant eligible for classification and winning prizes. Modification, alteration of any kind or giving the competition number or chip to another person, or loss of the competition number or chip automatically leads to the participant’s disqualification.

During the race, several checkpoints for recording participants’ times will be installed. To validate individual results, participants must pass through all control points along the route. Runners who fail to pass all timing strips will not be recorded by the timing system and will be automatically disqualified.

All participants are required to wear appropriate sports attire during the race.

The presence of animals is prohibited in event areas, on the race route, or in the Expo zone. Participants with animals will be disqualified and removed from the event area.

Access with strollers (for children, animals, or similar) is strictly forbidden on the route or in the Start/Finish area. Participants with strollers will be disqualified and removed from the event area.

If a participant loses their race number during the race, they must immediately inform the race referees; otherwise, they will be automatically disqualified. Any inappropriate behavior toward other participants, organizers, officials, or spectators will result in immediate disqualification and notification of the authorities regarding the situation.

The organizer has exclusive rights to all images, videos, or sounds recorded during the event. Any images, videos, or sounds recorded and/or distributed by a participant or spectator may only be used for personal purposes and cannot be used for commercial purposes, promotion, advertising, or marketing (including but not limited to affiliated individuals, organizations, and companies) without the express written consent of the organizer.

All participants must carry and be prepared to present a valid identification document to confirm they are authorized to participate in the event and be eligible to win prizes. Before awarding the prizes, participants must wait for the officials to verify and validate the results.

The 10K race will be open to the participants for 4.5 hours from the start, then portions of the route will be reopened to car traffic, the safety of the participants can no longer be guaranteed after this moment.

The 21K race will be open to the participants for 3 hours from the start, then the route will be reopened to car traffic, the safety of the participants can no longer be guaranteed after this moment.

Participants going over the time limit for the respective race, will have to leave the route to a pedestrian area immediately. Participants who do not finish the race in the allotted time will not receive an official result.

Doping tests can be requested of any participant before or after the race, with strict compliance with national laws, the regulations of the Romanian Athletics Federation, the rules of World Athletics and the regulations of ANAD and WADA, this being a condition of eligibility for prizes. The participant who won a prize and refuses the test or is found positive in the doping tests, will have to return the prize and the authorities, WADA and World Athletics (in case of a professional athlete) will be notified of this fact.

The official ranking will be provided on the website of the event or an affiliate within 48 hours of the completion of the race, except as expressly stated in the competition regulations. The final rankings are subject to validation and anti-doping testing. According to World Athletics regulations, the official ranking is based on the official time recorded for each runner. The official time is considered gun-time, measured from the moment of the official start until the moment of crossing the finish line. The net time, measured from the moment of crossing the Start line to the moment of crossing the Finish line, will be specified in the individual race certificate (this time will not be used in the official classification).

The cash prizes will be paid to the eligible winners within 6-8 weeks from the end of the event. The organizer may decide to postpone the payment of the cash prizes until the arrival of the final results of the anti-doping tests, if such tests will be performed. Product prizes will be awarded only to winners present at the prize ceremony.

The prize list can be changed without any prior notice.

Cash prizes for Romanian citizens will be paid in RON only after deduction of legal taxes. Cash prizes for former citizens will be paid in EUR after 10% income tax has been deducted from the total amount.

If the result of a doping test is positive and is confirmed (and carried out according to World Athletics and ANAD regulations), the athlete in question will be disqualified, reported to international forums, and will become ineligible for any prizes.

If, after awarding the prizes, the organizer becomes aware of the fact that the participant has violated the rules and additional provisions, the latter must immediately return the prize at the request of the organizers.

All prize winners (money and/or products) must contact the organizers.

The event is private with the right to use the route and the expo area as a venue for a sports competition included in the official calendar of the Romanian Athletics Federation and World Athletics, with the approval and support of the local authorities.

The presence of participants and spectators at the event will be done in accordance with Law no. 4 of January 9, 2008 (updated) regarding sports competitions. Anyone who violates these provisions (including, but not limited to, participation without registration, non-compliance with event rules or legal regulations, inappropriate behavior) will be referred to the authorities present and may be subject to possible legal sanctions.