Information about the race and the rules of the Pitcairn Island Marathon

Preparing for an unforgettable race . . .

Be among the first people to run a marathon on Pitcairn Island

Lebendige Szene männlicher Marathonläufer, die an einem Outdoor-Rennen teilnehmen und ihre sportliche Ausdauer unter Beweis stellen.

Start Information:

Race date: Saturday July 18, 2026

Start: TBD – Electricity runs from 6 am to 10 pm daily. So, if electricity is turned on at 6 am, let’s try for an 7:30 am start.

Route: Lap course, probably about 40+ laps. We will set the course after we arrive at Pitcairn on Thursday July 16th to determine the exact course.

Where: Adamstown, Pitcairn Island. Exact location to be determined later

Time limit: None

Price for local runners: Free

Price for international runners: included in tour price

Start Number Distribution:

We will do this on our voyage to Pitcairn

Race Rules for Fair Competition

All runners must complete a minimum of 42.195 km on the lap course. The circuit will be measured the day before the race and the number of laps required will be calculated.

Wearing a GPS watch (Garmin, Apple, COROS, etc.) is mandatory for all runners during the race. Bring two watches if you have two. No GPS watch = no finish time. Internet service is now provided by Starlink since March 2024, so it should be reliable for GPS data. Exception: If local runners from Pitcairn do not own a GPS watch, this requirement will be exempted. We will use the running clock for their time.

After the race, each runner must submit their GPS time, distance covered, and bib number to the timekeeper, who will record each runner’s results.

Race numbers must be worn during the race.

Deviations from the course are not permitted, except for short breaks (refreshments, restroom use, etc.). The entire lap course must be completed, even if it seems long

There will be a place to leave bags at the start area. Please label your bag with your name and race number . The race organizers assume no liability for items left behind.

We plan to have an aid station at the start/finish area with water, cola, and some snacks. What is supplied will be dependent on what we can buy at the local store. It is important that everyone goes to the local store on Thursday when we arrive. The store is not open on Friday!

Please do not litter. Let’s show respect to our Island hosts.

All runners must sign a liability waiver form and submit it to the race director. This is a requirement of the Pitcairn Island council. The waiver will be available for download and must be signed and returned before you travel. Without it, you won’t be allowed to board the Silver Supporter.

The Waiver Forms should be emailed to info@tntmarathons.com before traveling.

The race starts as early as we can, perhaps 2 hours after the island generator is turned on in the morning. Electricity runs on the island from 6 am to 10 pm daily. There is no electricity at night on Pitcairn Island.

There’s no time limit for the race.

All participants who complete the marathon will receive a medal, a runners t-shirt, and a finisher certificate.

The results will be published on the official website pitcairnmarathon.de.

Security and Health:

Because there is not much flat space on Pitcairn Island, and because most trails on the island are mud and rocky, we will run a small lap course multiple times. We don’t want anyone getting injured.

There is a single, modern, and well-equipped medical clinic on the island staffed by a general practitioner.

In the event of a serious medical emergency, evacuation from the island might be necessary. Visitors to Pitcairn are responsible for covering the costs of any medical services that they receive before their departure from the island. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST have travel insurance INCLUDING MEDICAL EVACUATION Insurance of at least US $500,000. Evidence of such insurance must be supplied to the race director before departure to Pitcairn.

Road Safety:

There is one paved road in Pitcairn Islands. There are some cars. Most vehicles are 4-wheel quads. Our race route might be sharing the road with some vehicles.

Vaccinations:

COVID-19 vaccinations or rapid antigen tests (RATs) are no longer required to board the Silver Supporter or to enter Pitcairn Island.

Yellow fever: If you are coming from a country where yellow fever is a transmission risk, then you need to have a Yellow Fever vaccination. Bring Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccine just in case. https://nathnacyfzone.org.uk/factsheet/65/countries-with-risk-of-yellow-fever-transmission

Other recommended vaccinations:

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Tetanus

These vaccinations should be updated.

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/179/pitcairn-islands#Vaccine_Recommendations

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