Following the forced cancellation of the Zurich Maratón San Sebastián 2024 due to the extreme weather event, organizers are offering unconditional refunds to those who registered for the 2024 event. The organizers credit the support of primary sponsor Zurich Seguros who has always supported them to reach the solution.
Also, although the race did not take place, the Zurich Foundation will continue with the 1 finisher 1 euro initiative. This time it will donate the total amount of 12,000 euros, 1 euro for each runner registered in the race. This will go to the Spanish Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL). Likewise, the organization will donate the surplus T-shirts to the sports schools of Guipúzcoa.
Depending on the distance (42K, 10K or 21K), participants will be able to choose, apart from the refund, between other compensation options from today until next Friday, December 6 at 23:59h. This is offered through an email with a form that each have received. And for those who do not reply to the communication within the established deadline, will not be able to request a refund. Their place will only be saved until December 31 in order to be able to participate in the 2025 edition.
“This solution has been possible thanks to the commitment and effort of our sponsors and institutions,” shared a communique from the event. “For those who have once again demonstrated their involvement and support to the running community. We deeply regret not having been able to celebrate the race as we had hoped. But we will work with more enthusiasm than ever to make future editions of the race unforgettable. Donostia and the Zurich Maratón San Sebastián will always be ready to welcome you with open arms. Thank you for your trust and understanding.”
The race was cancelled less than 24 hours before its Sunday start due to extremely high winds. The winds made running nearly impossible. Winds of nearly 100 km/h were recorded on Sunday morning around 10:00 AM.
The wind storm was predicted for Sunday morning, threatening projected speeds of well over 100 km/h.
