The 18th Illa de Formentera Popular Half Marathon and the 8 km Sant Ferran – La Savina return on Saturday, May 15, 2027, bringing together runners from all over Spain and Europe in one of the most spectacular settings that running can offer: the island of Formentera. Starting at 6.00pm, this event combines athletic challenge, postcard-perfect landscapes and a festive, one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Two distances for two types of runner: the Illa de Formentera Half Marathon, with up to 2,000 places available, and the 8 km Sant Ferran – La Savina, with a quota of 1,000 places. Whether you are looking for the challenge of 21 km or prefer a more accessible distance with all the flavor of the island, this is your race.

Due to the enormous demand this event generates year after year, the organization has designed a fair and transparent system to allocate places: free pre-registration with a draw before a notary.

Any athlete who wants to take part must first go through this process. If the number of people registered exceeds the places available, a draw is held before a notary at the headquarters of the Consell Insular de Formentera. The draw is broadcast live through the event's social media and the official website, guaranteeing maximum transparency.

Who has a guaranteed place?

Athletes who have taken part in a minimum of 5 editions of the event receive a direct place and are exempt from the draw. During the pre-registration period, they will receive an email with instructions to access the registration platform directly.

Residents of Formentera

Residents of Formentera must request their place through the Sports Department of the Consell Insular de Formentera, where they will be given an access code for the registration platform.

Individual, non-transferable pre-registration

Pre-registration is personal and non-transferable. The data entered and the distance chosen cannot be changed during the final registration process. If you want to run as a group, it is recommended to pre-register at the same time in order to obtain numbers as consecutive as possible.

How to get your place: step by step

The process for taking part in the Formentera Half Marathon and the 8 km takes place in several phases. Follow these steps so you don't miss anything:

1.     Free pre-registration: From November 11 at 12:00 to December 14, 2026 at 23:59, through the official website www.marato-formentera.com. Only one of the two distances can be chosen. Once completed, you will receive your draw participation number by email.

2.     Draw before a notary: On December 16 at 12:00, at the headquarters of the Consell Insular de Formentera. The notary draws a random number for each distance; that number and the following ones until the quota is filled are the winners. The draw is broadcast on social media and on the official website.

3.     Final registration for those selected: From December 21 to January 11, 2027 at 23:59. The winners secure their place by paying the corresponding fee on the website, entering their identification number (NIF or passport) as the Authorization Code. If registration is not confirmed with payment within this period, the place is lost.

4.     Single repechage: If places remain vacant at the close of the final registration period, a single repechage will open from January 13, 2027 at 12:00, until the quota is filled. All runners who pre-registered and were not selected in the draw may take part. The procedure is identical to that of the initial registration.

For any questions about the process, please consult the official regulations on the event's website.

Once you have been selected in the draw or in the repechage, you will need to pay the registration fee for your distance:

To these fees, add €3 for chip rental if you do not have your own yellow chip.

Pre-registration is completely free. Payment is only made if you are selected and decide to confirm your place.

Distances and Categories

The event offers two categories to suit runners of different levels:

 Participation is individual. Each athlete can only pre-register for one of the two distances, so it is important to choose carefully before submitting your application. Once pre-registration has been completed, the chosen distance cannot be changed.

Note down all the key dates so you don't miss any opportunity:

 Consult the official regulations at www.marato-formentera.com to stay up to date with any changes.