BIG NEWS 2025 - BREAKING NEWS !
Great news awaits you for the Formentera To Run 2025 program.
A program with completely revised logistics to offer ideal conditions for all fans of running and walking in nature.
While the formula of the stage race remains unchanged for runners and walkers, with the beautiful routes on Formentera’s dirt roads and scenic trails, the new exclusive choice of Club Maryland as headquarters allows for ideal accommodations for sports enthusiasts and stage trail races.
Let’s take a look at the highlights of the new program:
- NEW DATES-June 1-8.
The choice of the first week of June resulted in a slight increase in the fee, but we are convinced that the benefits of these new dates will more than repay participants.
The beginning of summer is the best time to enjoy the island of Formentera, before the big heat and excessive crowds but already in a pleasantly holiday atmosphere.
What’s more, the coincidence with the “bridge” associated with the June 2 holiday offers Italian participants an excellent opportunity. - NEW ACCOMMODATION – Club Maryland is the new Zitoway headquarters and the only accommodation for Formentera To Run participants.
A beautiful resort made up of bungalows nestled in a beautiful pine forest, two swimming pools and bar facilities, it overlooks the sea and Mitjorn Beach, one of the best known on the island’s southwest coast. - Alternative accommodations at Club Maryland will not be available for the Formentera To Run weekly package.
- There are several benefits offered by Club Maryland to Formentera To Run participants: from the all-inclusive package (including drinks), which is very rich and offered at a decidedly affordable price, to accommodations in bungalows, which are simple but very pleasant and suitable for sportsmen, as well as small family units.
- Accommodation in a single facility allows a much better aggregation for the group of participants, who will all enjoy together the initiatives offered during the event at the hotel facilities: meetings, slideshows, presentations, award ceremonies.
- ‘EARLY BIRDS’ QUOTE’ – Proposed membership with two price brackets, which, without penalizing enrollment in general, will see “early birds” facilitated, that is, those who decide to join the program by January 31.
- Participation in the Formentera To Run will only be possible with full package membership at Club Maryland; therefore, bib-only purchase will no longer be available .
Some pictures of the Maryland Club, our base for 2025
Comments Stages 2024
And here are some 2024 PHOTOS
16th EDITION - June 1-8, 2025
DISTANCE
Formentera, in 5 stages:
For Runners: Each day you run in a different location on the island, which allows you to get to know Formentera better.
Stages of 9, 8, 12, 8 and 21km.
For Walkers: same distances except for the half marathon, where the kilometers become 10.
HOTEL
For the Formentera To Run we thought we would offer you excellent comfort and relaxation with exclusive accommodation at the Club Maryland resort.
With or without flight. 7 nights in Hotel ( all-inclusive, drinks included) and scooter for two people.
ASSISTANCE
The route is fully marked.
by means of high-visibility tables, bows and flags. The route is patrolled by medical and technical vehicles The route is patrolled by medical and technical vehicles
NEXT EDITION
June 1-8, 2025
Formentera to Run - 1 - 8 June 2025
What is Formentera to Run?
FOREWORD:
As always the program has a limited number of participants and also for the next edition the numbers allowed will be 150 runners in the Formentera to Run stage program and 250 runners in addition for the Formentera Trail 21.1 on Saturday.
DESCRIPTION:
A magnificent vacation made of sea, sports and nature in the last Mediterranean paradise in the Balearic Islands, Formentera.
This is an exclusive and limited number program that combines a week’s vacation with a sporting event that includes 5 days of running in the most enchanting places of the island.
The logistical accommodation of the participants, is provided in three different options, all including the use of a scooter each room with 2 pax for 6 days, essential for the movement on the island.
In option scooter for individual use or car as an alternative to the scooter.
The Formentera to Run is part of the stage races of the Zitoway Sport & Adventure in the sea environment.
The race
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The formula is a stages race: 5 courses almost totally off roadfor a total of 60 km ; a half marathon is the longest distance.
Max number: 150 runners
There are 2 categories, unified and entitled to the same services:
– Runners. Competitive category that competes with the detection of the time taken and its final ranking.
– Walkers . Non-competitive category without time tracking and no ranking, only the order of arrival. Max 30 walkers.
Due to safety and race control, walkers are EXPECTEDto walk until they are reached by the race head. After they can choose their pace.
For both categories the route will be the same, the Walkers category will anticipate the Runners’ departure by 30 minutes.
Only the day of the half-marathon will see a reduction in the mileage of the Walkers category from 21 km to about 10 km.
To participate in the walk it is still MANDATORY to be registered in the category that does not provide any timing and no ranking, it is exclusively organized hiking walks.
Any accompanying persons not registered in the program will not be allowed to join the regularly formed group.
Both categories will be marked by the event bib, and will be attended and insured.
IT’S STRONGLY RECCOMENDED to all Formentera Trail 21.1 to carry at least 50 cc of water (bottle or reservoir).
Stages description:
1st stage approx. km 10.5 – Club Maryland.
departure directly from the hotel.
Route characterized by a long stretch along the seafront with passages on sand, hard and uneven ground and some passages on the wooden footbridges, typical of the island’s coastline. In the inland the run is mainly on secondary dust roads.
2nd stage km 7.8 – Cap de Barbaria – Transfer about 20 km from the hotel Riu la Mola.
Route developed in the wildest area of the island, dirt roads and secondary asphalt sections, short but intense stage, positive altimetry of 122 mt.
3rd stage km 12 approx. – Cala Saona – Transfer 20 km from the hotel Riu la Mola.
start near the hotel Cala Saona, dirt roads and slight ups and downs to the cliff of Punta Negra, on the cliff the rocky bottom is very rough. Elevation gain 160 mt.
4th stage approx. km 8 Savina – Plaja de ses Illetes – Transfer of approx. km 11 from the hotel Riu la Mola.
Departure close to the harbor of the Savina, in dirt road flanking the Saline park, followed by approx. 2 km of sandy bottom along the Levante beach, passage close to the Molin de Sal and descent into the Ponente beach with another km of sand, trial characterized by the long passages on the sand. Elevation gain 70 mt.
5th stage km 21 approx. Departure from the parking lot of Pilar de La Mola.
The last stage of the stage program will be the “Formentera Trail 21.1 ” (max number of 250 participants in addition to those registered for the Formentera To Run). It’s an entirely off road hal marathon, featuring a 420 meters climb. This stage is also a single individual race, for those who register only to it, with a specific rank.
Participants in the 15th Formentera to Run will also be ranked in the individual ranking Formentera Trail 21.1.
The route starts from the parking lot and after a section leading to the La Mola Lighthouse, descends along the Es Estufadòr trail to the beach of the Mitjorn, and then ascends along the Camino Romano to the arrival. Difficulties are given by the terrain, varoiously jagged and demanding and by the climb (420 mt). In addition to the end-of-trial refreshment, water points are provided at km 6, 11 and about km 16.
Strongly recommended for all registrants to arrive at the start with a water reserve of at least 50 cc. with waist water bottle or water backpack: in case of high temperatures, the three refreshments may not be sufficient for fluid needs.
Strongly recommended to bring a cell phone with them: a useful emergency number will be indicated in the bib in case of urgent need.
Walkers will start at the back of the group directly and their route will be reduced to about 10.00 km.
NOTE: The total distance is about 60 km to be run in 5 days. Friday is a rest day. The itinerary is almost totally off road and well marked. Water points are all at the end of each stage, except for the 3rd stage (12,2 km) with a half-distance refreshment, and for the 5th stage (21.1 km,Formentera Trail 21.1) where four refreshments are arranged.
EXTRA SERVICES: at each stage a morning breakfast supplement service and a rich buffet at the end of the stage will be organized by the organization.
In the Formentera Trail 21.1 the final refreshment will also be supplemented by lunch available for all registered participants.
IMPORTANT
IN RESPECT OF THOSE WHO HAVE REGULARLY REGISTERED FOR THE PROGRAM, THE RUN OR WALK IS RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE REGISTERED WITH A BIB.
ANY ACCOMPANYING PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE A REGULAR BIB ID, WILL BE ASKED NOT TO USE THE TRAILS DURING THE RACE.
ALL SERVICES IN THE RACE AND AFTER THE RACE ARE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH BIBS.
  Here are some PHOTOS
Video Formentera to Run
They say about us.
Unique Accommodation: INSOTEL CLUB MARYLAND
Insotel Club Maryland
The new formula includes accommodation for the whole group in a single facility located 50 meters from Riu la Mola and on the same beach as Mitjorn . It is a simpler facility (3-star category), but includes the all-inclusive and allows a considerable reduction in the participation fee.
It is a facility particularly suited to a sporty clientele: rooms consist of bungalows scattered in the pine forest, simple but comfortable, consisting of a bedroom, living room, minibar, microwave oven, satellite TV, ceiling fan, and terrace or balcony.
Suitable for families with children for whom very attractive rates are provided.
It also has three large swimming pools.
FORMULA All Inclusive
Meals:
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the buffet of the main restaurant. Wine, beer or soft drinks are not included.
• Two typical dinner included.
– Lunch and dinner buffet (reservations required) at poolside snack bars.
– Snacks and drinks during the day at set times at the pool snack bars.
– Foods for celiac disease sufferers (pasta, bread, cookies and snacks) available: notification required at time of reservation.
• Extended breakfast until 11.00 AM at bars.
• Drinks by the glass included at the bars from 10.00 to 24.00: water, soft drinks, local wine and beer, local and international spirits
• By the bars: sweets selection from 15.00 to 17.00, ice-creams and snacks from 10.30 to 18.00.
nbspnbspnbspFlights and Transfers:
Programs with the flight from Italy, include all the turnaround bus transfers to Ibiza harbour, and hotel in Formentera. Ferry Ibiza – Formentera (30 minutes) turnaround is included.
It’s possible to book the “Without flight” option; in this case flight and all the transfers are not included.
MEANS:
The use of one scooter for every two people is already included in the package; one will be assigned to each room, the means are all approved 2-seater .These means guarantee the best mobility to reach every corner of the small island.
For single room applicants, it is mandatory to request the scooter for individual use, usable with a small supplement, this option is extendable to all members, it is also possible to request as an alternative to the scooter a rental car with a supplement of the fee.
For both the scooter and the car, it is MANDATORY to present a driver’s license.
nbspnbspnbspPrices WITH FLIGHT
EARLY BIRD !
Until 31/01Double room +
ALL Inclusive
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Flight Italia-Ibiza
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Transfer a/r Airport-Port
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Ferry a/r Ibiza-Formentera
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Scooter 6 days (sharing)
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Organized meetings and cocktail parties
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Medical/baggage policy
STANDARDS
01/02 to 20/05Double room +
ALL Inclusive
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Flight Italia-Ibiza
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Transfer a/r Airport-Port
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Ferry a/r Ibiza-Formentera
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Scooter 6 days (sharing)
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Organized meetings and cocktail parties
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Medical/baggage policy
Race Fee
Runners and Walkers-
Bib number + NB branded T-shirt
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Technical and medical assistance during the race
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Water points/ final refreshments and brunches.
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Medal and gadgets
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Insurance
nbspnbspnbspPrices WITHOUT FLIGHT
EARLY BIRD !
Until 31/01Double room +
ALL Inclusive
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Scooter 6 days (sharing)
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Insurance
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Cocktail party
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Medical/baggage policy
STANDARDS
01/02 to 20/05Double room +
ALL Inclusive
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Scooter 6 days (sharing)
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Insurance
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Cocktail party
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Medical/baggage policy
Race Fee
Runners and Walkers-
Bib number + NB branded cotton T-shirt
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Technical and medical assistance during the race
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Water points/refreshments.
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Medal
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Insurance
SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENTS
Extra quotations for supplements on request
– Single room, if available
– Double room for single use, if available
– Child reduction
nbspnbspnbspPROGRAM 2025
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Arrivals
- Meet with participants at the scheduled airports ( Milan Malpensa, Verona, Bologna and Rome).
- Departure of flight to Ibiza and subsequent transfer of participants by bus to the port of Ibiza (only for package with flight).
- Departure of boat destination Formentera, A/R crossing ticket is already included (only for package with flight).
- Arrival at the port of La Savina in Formentera, transfer by bus to the Maryland hotel (flight package only), registration and bungalow assignment.
- Dinner and overnight.
PROGRAMME WITHOUT FLIGHT
- Day dedicated to arrivals, meeting directly at the hotel.
Monday, June 2, 2025
First stage, 10.5km.
Breakfast.
Between morning and afternoon scooter assignment (one for each room with two participants, must be returned in the afternoon of Saturday, June 7, mandatory to show up at pickup with driver’s license )
- 10 a.m. staff presentation and official opening of the event at the Maryland Hotel
- 11 a.m. scrutineering and bib assignment at the Maryland Hotel
- 6:00 p.m. Departure Walkers
- 6:30 p.m. Departure of the 1st stage of about 9.2 km directly from the beach near the Maryland Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Second Stage, 7.8km.
- 8 a.m. Meet at Cap de Barbaria for the start of the 2nd stage.
- 8:30 a.m. start Walkers
- 9:00 a.m. start of the race Runners
Free lunch and afternoon at leisure.
7:30 p.m. Meet at the hotel facility for the screening of photos from the 1st and 2nd stages.
Dinner and overnight.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Third Stage, 12.2km.
- 8:00 am meeting at Cala Saona for the start of the 3rd stage
- 8:30 a.m. start Walkers
- 9:00 a.m. start of the race Runners
Free lunch and afternoon at leisure.
7:30 p.m. Meet at the hotel facility for the screening of photos from the 3rd stage.
Dinner and overnight.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Fourth Stage, 8km.
- 7:45 a.m. Meet at La Savina area for the start of the 4th stage.
- 8:15 a. m. departure Walkers
- 8:30 a.m. Start of the race.
Free lunch and afternoon at leisure.
7:30 p.m. Meet at the hotel facility for the screening of photos from the 4th stage.
Dinner and reservation.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Free/rest day.
Free day at leisure for island sightseeing, beach, relaxation.
Dinner and overnight.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Stage 5, 21km.
- 8:30 a.m. Meeting of all competitors at the start.
- 8:45 a.m. Technical briefing on the trial.
- 9.00 a.m. start of the “NB Formentera Trail 21.1”, 5th stage of the stage race program.
All athletes who started, including those in the NB Formentera to Run stage race will be classified in the individual race.
Walkers will have a reduced distance of about 10.00 km. - 11 a.m. Start of lunch service.
- Approximately 12 noon awards ceremony of the “NB Formentera Trail 21.1.”
Scooter and car return in the afternoon.
- 7:30 p.m. at the Maryland Hotel, brief awards ceremony with projection of photos and films of the race.
- 8 p.m. Dinner.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Trip back home
- Breakfast.
- Bus transfer to the Savina, boat to Ibiza and bus transfer to the airport and board the respective flight home (for those with the full program with flight)
- End of the program.
Some advice
- What documents I need ? I.D. or passport
- Do I need vaccinations ? No
- What is the official currency in Formentera? Euro
- Is own SIM working in Crete ? Yes
- Do I need a license for the scooter? Yes
- Where is Formentera located? It is located in the Balearic Islands, off the coast of Spain
- What is the official language ? Spanish
- In what area of Formentera does the race take place? It takes place in various parts of the island.
- How’s climate ? Pretty hot but mildly windy.
- How are the temperatures? In rhe event period, 25°-28° C
- Which time zone ? GMT +1
- How is the terrain ? The terrain si pretty much variated, depending on the stage. These range from hard, compacted earthen soils, to rocky soils that require some attention due to the presence of stones, to more distinctly sandy
- What animals is possible to find ? Any dangerous animal.
- What is the compulsory equipment ? None
- How is the itinerary marked ? With fluorescent orange bows and arrows
- How are the routes ? Mostly off road.
- How do I manage personal trash ? Litter is strongly prohibited: trash must be carried to water points or finish line.
- What is served in the refreshment points ? Water, drinks, tea, biscuits, fruit.
- Does the cell phone pick up along the way? Yes, almost everywhere.
- Do I need a medical certificate ? Yes
- Is it advisable to have a personal insurance ? Yes
- Is there Zitoway staff along the routes ? Yes, several vehicles, including the medical one, patrol the race.
- In case of bad weather, will the race take place ? Yes
- IMPORTANT:
IN RESPECT OF THOSE WHO HAVE REGULARLY REGISTERED FOR THE PROGRAM, THE RUN OR WALK IS RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE REGISTERED WITH BIBS; ANY ACCOMPANYING PERSONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH REGULAR IDENTIFICATION BIBS WILL BE ASKED NOT TO USE THE TRAILS DURING THE RACE AND IN ANY CASE ALL SERVICES IN THE RACE AND AFTER THE RACE ARE RESERVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THOSE EQUIPPED WITH BIBS.
- What type of accommodation is available ? Insotel Club Maryland cat. 3 stars.
This is the only accommodation provided for the Formentera To Run.
Located 50 meters from the Riu la Mola and on the same beach as the Mitjorn, it is characterized as a simple facility particularly suitable for sporty clientele and families with children.
The rooms consist of simple but comfortable bungalows, consisting of a bedroom and separate living room with two sofa beds.
They have a microwave oven, minibar, satellite TV, ceiling fan, and terrace or balcony. - Is there internet in the accommodations? No connection is available in the bungalows, but it can be found in the reception and pool areas.
- Which plug (adapter) do I need to charge my devices in the lodge? European plugs
- What is served as meals ? The buffet restaurant will offer a wide selection of meals: meat, fish, pasta, rice, vegetables, bread, pizza, cheese and desserts.
- I have nutritional special need, what do I do ? Any special nutritional requirement must be communicated to Born2Run agency.
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- What are the most appropriate shoes for running the Formentera To Run? The terrain is mostly compact and rocky, with sections to run along cliffs that can be tricky. Structured, well-built shoes are surely advised, to prevent ankles injuries.
- And what socks ? Technical socks with variated thickness or single-toes socks are advisable.
- How do I dress for the race ? Usual running clothing is appropriate for the conditions; possible windy conditions should be considered.
- I do the Formentera To Run as a RUNNER: Are the sticks useful? No
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- What do I put in my Emergency Kit ? Wide range antibiothic, ant-diarroea, antipyretic, pain killers (ibuprofen). A medical h24 assistance is provided.
- Are there mosquitos or other insects ? No
