Competition Rules and Regulations

Purpose of the Event:

The purpose of the event is to promote regular daily physical activity and to increase the visibility and popularity of Debrecen Airport.

Venue and Date:

Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 7:00 AM
Debrecen International Airport – Runway
Access entrance: 4030 Debrecen, Szatke Ferenc Street (old access road)
The event is free to attend.

Organizers:

• Debrecen International Airport Ltd.
• Debreceni Sportcentrum Nonprofit Public Benefit Ltd.

Patron of the Event:

Ernő Györke, Managing Director of Debrecen International Airport Ltd.

Participants:

All participants are welcome at the Debrecen Airport Run, subject to the following age restrictions:

• Participants must be at least 14 years old to enter the 10 km individual race.
• Participants must be at least 8 years old to enter the 5 km individual race.
• Participants must be at least 6 years old to enter the relay race or the 2.5 km race.
• In the 2.5 km Family Run, children up to 2 years old may participate in a stroller, and children up to 6 years old may use a balance bike. No other wheeled devices (e.g., bicycles, scooters, skateboards, etc.) are permitted.
• Participation with a stroller or balance bike is entirely at the parent's responsibility, including liability for any accidents caused and any damage to personal equipment or health.
• Participants with strollers or balance bikes will start from the back of the 2.5 km field.
• Minors may participate in any race only under the responsibility of a parent or legal guardian.

Race Categories and Schedule

The organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule.

Awards

The top three finishers in each individual race category (male and female) and the top three relay and family teams (based on overall rankings only) will receive valuable prizes donated by the event sponsors.

For the Family Run, the final ranking will be determined after the finish based on the individual results of all participating family members.

Family teams must consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 participants. Each family member's individual result contributes to the overall family ranking.

Registration

Online registration is available at www.rundeb.com until September 10, 2026.

On-site registration is available only through online purchase.

(The organizers reserve the right to make changes.)

Due to the unique characteristics of the venue, participation is limited to 4,500 runners. Early registration is strongly recommended. Registration will close once the participant limit is reached.

Entry Fees

(Entry fees include all applicable taxes and charges.)

The entry fee includes:

• Race package (gym sack, race bib, custom event T-shirt, 0.5 L mineral water, and additional sponsor gifts)
• Custom finisher's medal with the event logo
• Participation in the race
• Refreshments during and after the race (water)
• Medical services
• Chip timing

T-Shirt Sizes

Race Package Collection

Important: Pre-registration is available only to participants who complete their registration by midnight on September 10.

Participants registering after this date may collect their race package and complete registration only on the day of the event.

Information regarding the location and time of pre-registration package collection will be sent by email by the organizers.

On-site Registration Schedule

• 5 km individual start: 8:50, on-site registration: 7:00 – 8:30
• 10 km individual start: 8:50, on-site registration: 7:00 – 8:30
• 2.5 km individual start: 10:35, on-site registration: 7:00 – 10:15
• 4 × 2.5 km relay start: 10:35, on-site registration: 7:00 – 10:15
• 2.5 km family start: 10:35, on-site registration: 7:00 – 10:15

The organizers reserve the right to modify both pre-registration and on-site registration procedures.

Technical Information

Free bicycle storage and vehicle parking will be available in the green area adjacent to the event entrance.

By registering, all participants accept and agree to be bound by these rules and acknowledge that:

• They participate at their own risk.
• Any minor child participates solely under the responsibility of their parent or guardian.
• Their health condition is suitable for participation in the event.
• The organizers cannot be held liable for any injury, health impairment, death, or damages incurred in connection with the event.

Changing tents and baggage storage facilities will be provided. The organizers accept no responsibility for personal belongings or valuables left in the baggage storage area.

Any participant leaving the designated race course and entering a restricted airport area must leave the area immediately upon instruction. Failure to comply may result in legal consequences.

The organizers reserve the right to take photographs and video recordings of the event and participants. These materials become the property of the organizers and may be used freely in promotional and communication materials (e.g., billboards, flyers, Facebook, Instagram) without compensation to the individuals depicted.

By registering, participants consent to the storage of their personal data in the organizers' database and agree to receive newsletters and event-related information via the email address provided. Registration forms must be completed accurately and with truthful information.

Time Limits

Due to venue availability restrictions, the following cut-off times apply:

• 10 km race: The second lap must be started no later than 45 minutes after the start (9:35 AM).
• 4 × 2.5 km relay: The final handover (runner 3 to runner 4) must occur no later than 65 minutes after the start (11:40 AM).

Participants will be informed by event staff when the cut-off time is reached and will be escorted to the finish area.

Additional Rules

• The event will take place regardless of weather conditions.
• Entry fees are non-refundable in the event of non-participation.
• Race bibs must be worn visibly on the front of the body and must remain fully visible at all times.
• A participant may receive a 10-minute time penalty for folding, covering, or improperly displaying their race bib.
• Participants may be disqualified if:
  • They repeatedly fail to comply with race bib regulations.
  • They do not complete the full course designated by the organizers.
  • They misuse the timing chip.

The following are prohibited during the race:

• Rollerblading
• Cycling
• Running without a race bib
• Running with a dog

Participants accompanied by cyclists or rollerbladers will be disqualified.

Any commercial or advertising activity at the venue may only be conducted with prior approval from the organizers and in an agreed format.

For their own safety and the safety of fellow runners, participants may not use headphones or audio devices in both ears simultaneously while running.

Strictly Prohibited Throughout the Event Area

• Smoking
• Any activity involving open flames or creating a fire hazard
• Littering