Due to the high demand from runners to participate in our sold-out races, it is not always possible to complete the series within the 60-month time limit.
Therefore from 2025, race expiration dates have been removed and the SuperHalfs series has no time limit for completion.
The series will no longer be limited by time. Anyone who completes all six races, regardless of the time taken, will receive a SuperMedal. 

This means that race expiration dates and journey expiration dates have been removed from your SuperPassport and from the Results page.
All other rules remain in effect.
Only races from 2022 onwards (starting with Prague Half Marathon 2022), and Berlin Half Marathon from 2024, can be claimed.

This change applies to the six-race SH6 series. For those still aiming to complete the SH5 series (excluding Berlin), please read the separate FAQ dedicated to SH5 runners.

Read the announcement to find out more: SuperHalfs Changes an Important Rule

We know that the SuperHalfs races are popular, and at times you will struggle to secure any entry and get stuck in your journey. We have created a system to help you!

We help runners who couldn't register for any race in the last two years.

We’ll help those who have bad luck, to help kickstart your journey by providing a code or link to register for your nearest uncompleted race

How it works:

• We will provide the help automatically, based on the runner’s data. No need to ask.
• We will help runners with at least two completed races; who have proven that they are seriously aiming to complete the series.
• If you don't manage to complete a single race within two years, we will provide you with a code or link to the nearest registration for one of the uncompleted races.
• The code or link will be valid for limited time. If you don’t use your code, the entry will be provided to someone else. You lose your chance and have to find your own way to register yourself to your next race.
• We can only help you once (1x) per level (number of races completed). Further help can be provided at a higher level (higher number of completed races).

Example:

Let's say you have done three races so far: 1. Prague, 2. Valencia, 3. Berlin.
For two years (since your last race in Berlin) you haven't been able to register and run any of your missing races (Copenhagen, Lisbon, Cardiff).
Let's say the next registration from that point on opens in Cardiff, so you'll be offered a code to Cardiff.
You use the code, register and pay. A year later you run the race.
You have four races completed (Prague, Valencia, Berlin, Cardiff).

You will continue to try and register for your two missing races (Copenhagen, Lisbon).
If you register by yourself, fine. If it happens that you fail to register anywhere again within the next two years, then we will help you again.

We have a great gadget for you - your SuperPassport in your pocket!

You may or may not know, but you have a wallet app in your smartphone. It holds your credit cards, maybe also boarding passes, loyalty cards, tickets - and there's even a place for your running card!
Your card is a kind of mini-passport with all the key information about you on your way to the SuperMedal.
And we have it for both major platforms, Google Wallet and Apple Wallet.

The card has two sides - on the front it says who you are, what your SuperPassport number is and how far you are in the series.
When you turn the card to the other side (either by using the three dots or by clicking on the little i (Apple)), you will see detailed information about all the races as well as links with all the ways to reach us - email, website, social networks and other links.

Hot to get it?

• Go to your SuperPassport page
• Click “Add SuperPassport to your smartphone” button
• Select Google or Apple Wallet
• Use your camera to scan QR code
• You may be prompted to install the wallet app if you haven't used it before

Enjoy!

For those of you who chose to participate in the SH5 series a year ago, i.e. that you complete the original races, excluding Berlin, according to the original rules (5 races within 36 months), nothing changes and you can complete the SH5 series under the same conditions.

However, if you would like, you have the option to switch to the unlimited SH6 series (and complete all six races including Berlin). In that case, write to us at yourjourney@superhalfs.com (mention your SuperPassport number and this request).

If you do not participate in any races in 2025 and do not write to us, we will automatically transfer you to the SH6 series at the end of the year so that you can still continue on your journey to your SuperMedal.

From 2024, Berlin joins the SuperHalfs series, the series contains 6 races, and the participation window extended to 60 months.

(UPDATE: the 60-month time limit has been removed from the beginning of 2025)

Please read the announcement: Berlin Half Marathon Joins SuperHalfs Series

For a detailed description of what is changing in 2024, please read the Q&A document HERE.

There are two SuperHalfs Series:

SH5 Series = Lisbon – Prague – Copenhagen – Cardiff – Valencia
Original 5-race series from 2022. If runners complete the races in 36 months (3 years) from the date of their first completed race, they will receive a 5-city SuperMedal at the finish line of their last race.

(the SuperHalfs started with the Prague Half Marathon on April 2, 2022; races before this date are not part of the SuperHalfs series)

SH6 Series = Lisbon – Prague – Berlin - Copenhagen – Cardiff – Valencia
Series with 6 races started in 2024. Runners have unlimited time to complete the series (in 2024 the limit was 60 months (5 years)). At the finish line of their final race, they will receive a SuperMedal with 6 cities.

SH5 Series - 5 SuperHalfs races.

The original principles of SH5 Series from 2022: „5 races - 36 months - 1 SuperMedal“

Complete five races - Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia - in the SuperHalfs series in any order, finish all five within a 36-month period (starting on the date of your first race), become a SuperRunner and earn a SuperMedal!

2022 races (starting with the Prague Half Marathon on April 2, 2022) and onwards are valid.

- - -

SH6 Series - 6 SuperHalfs races.

From 2024 we have added a sixth race, the Berlin Half Marathon.

The principles of SH6 Series: „6 races - unlimited time - 1 SuperMedal“

(In 2024, there was a 60-month time limit to complete the SH6 series. The limit was removed at the beginning of 2025.)

Complete six races - Lisbon, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia - in the SuperHalfs series in any order, at any time, become a SuperRunner and earn a SuperMedal!

2022 races (starting with the Prague Half Marathon on April 2, 2022) & onwards are valid, with the exception of Berlin in 2022 and 2023 (Berlin started in 2024).

Which series a runner is participating in is indicated in his/her profile at https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/profile/update/.

It's the SH6 series (6 races, including Berlin) or the SH5 series (only for the runners who started before 2024 (had at least one race finished) and decided to finish your SH5 series)

All runners who have registered for SuperHalfs since January 2024 participate in the SH6 series.

The SuperHalfs races have been chosen based on quality, popularity, location and commitments to sustainability.

All hold World Athletics (IAAF) Labels.

https://worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-label-road-races/calendar-results?

Additionally, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia have hosted the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships (in 2014, 2016 and 2018).

https://worldathletics.org/results/world-athletics-half-marathon-championships

Unless an exceptional situation arises, the races will retain their traditional weekends in future years.

(dates are always tentative until race registration opens)

2025

Lisbon – March 9 - https://results.sporthive.com/events/7250556144618307584/races/491104
Prague – April 5
Berlin – April 6
Copenhagen – Sept. 14
Cardiff – Oct. 5
Valencia – Oct. 26

2024
Lisbon – March 17 - https://results.sporthive.com/events/7142907578304137472/races/487965
Prague – April 6 - https://www.runczech.com/en/results/resultsEventDetail?eventId=24939
Berlin – April 7 - https://berlinerhm.r.mikatiming.net/2024/
Copenhagen – Sept. 15 - https://cphhalf.dk/en/results-archive/
Cardiff – Oct. 6 - https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/results/
Valencia – Oct. 27 - https://www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/en/half/2024-half-marathon/

2023
Lisbon – March 12 - https://results.sporthive.com/events/7034597458377179392/races/484946
Prague – April 1 - https://www.runczech.com/en/results/resultsEventDetail?eventId=24847
Copenhagen – Sept. 17 - https://cphhalf.dk/en/results-archive/
Cardiff – Oct. 1 - https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/results/
Valencia – Oct. 22 - https://www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/en/half/2023-half-marathon/

2022
Prague – April 2 - https://www.runczech.com/en/results/resultsEventDetail?eventId=24231
Lisbon – May 8 - ttps://results.sporthive.com/events/6907012645799442176/races/481293
Copenhagen – Sept. 18 - https://cphhalf.dk/en/results-archive/
Cardiff – Oct. 2 - https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/results/
Valencia – Oct. 23 - https://www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/en/half/2022-half-marathon-ranking/

The SuperHalfs series officially launched in 2022 as a 5-city (SH5) series (Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff, Valencia) with the first eligible race being the Prague Half Marathon on April 2, 2022. Any SuperHalfs SH5 race completed from this race onwards will count towards your journey and can be claimed in your runner profile at: https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/claims/.

Races held before the Prague Half Marathon in 2022 are not counted. The SuperHalfs series was frozen in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, two half marathons were held in Cardiff. The March 2022 Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon, postponed from previous years due to COVID-19, is not part of the SuperHalfs. The one in October 2022, the Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon, is part of the SuperHalfs.

Joined in 2024, the Berlin Half Marathon is part of the SH6 series and can be claimed from 2024. Read more in our Q&A document with the description of the changes from 2024.

Yes, it is. The Half Marathon in September 2026, which hosts the World Road Running Championship, is part of the SuperHalfs series as every year.

The World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 will take place on September 19-20, 2026.
The Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
This Half Marathon is part of the SuperHalfs series.

No, it doesn't count. Only specific races are part of the SuperHalfs series. These races are listed on the home page or in another FAQ on this page.

Only the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon in March is part of the SuperHalfs series - https://www.superhalfs.com/en/events/lisbon/.

The same organizer also organizes other races, such as the EDP Marathon or the LUSO/Hyundai Half Marathon in October, but these races are separate and not connected to SuperHalfs in any way.

No, it doesn't count. Only specific races are part of the SuperHalfs series. These races are listed on the home page or in another FAQ on this page.

In 2022 there were two half marathons in Cardiff: "2022 Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon" in March and "2022 Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon" in October.

Only the October one is part of the SuperHalfs series - https://www.superhalfs.com/en/events/cardiff/.

The organisers reserve the right to evaluate potential candidates and to add additional races in the future. Or change or remove a race.

No, the Superhalfs series races are repeated every year.

Specific race dates are only announced a year in advance.

Races are always held in the same weeks of the year.

Your journey begins with your first Superhalfs race that you choose to enter - and complete it (you must have your chip time listed in the race results).

(your journey doesn't start on the day of your sign-up for SuperHalfs)

Unfortunately, this is not possible because each race is organised by a different organiser, a different company.

Each race has different terms and conditions, prices, rules, cancellation options, etc.

Please note:

• Not every race allows an entry change

• Each race has its own rules and regulations and different procedures

• Also note that there may be a time window when this change can be made (deadline before race date) and a fee may apply

• The spaces bought via a SuperVoucher or SuperCharity Voucher cannot be transferred

• Status as of February 2024

Lisbon

Runners can transfer their registration to another participant by sending an email to info@maratonaportugal.com

https://www.maratonaclubedeportugal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FAQS_MML-_10k_2024_EN.pdf

Prague

The application for transfer starts in registered runner’s running profile and then code is exchanged to the other runner.

https://www.runczech.com/en/for-you/for-runners/registration-transfer-manual-and-rules

Berlin

It's not possible to transfer the entry to another person. You can read more on the website, the chapter "Insurance, cancellation, transfer" is dedicated to this.

https://www.generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de/en/your-registration/registration/registration/

Copenhagen

There is a resale platform where you can securely sell or purchase an entry. One can offer his entry there and others can see the available entries (if any).

https://cphhalf.dk/en/our-new-resale-platform-is-live/

Cardiff

In Cardiff, they operate a transfer service. There is a transfer window for these changes.

https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/transferring-your-entry/

Valencia

Registered runners log in their personal profile and start the process. Code is sent to the other runner, when the other runner completes the process, the first runner receives the refund of the fee.

https://www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/en/half/faq-changing-registered-runner-21k/

All our races are held on certified half marathon distances: 21,0975 km (13 miles 192,5 yards).

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The typical time limit / cut of time for completing a half marathon distance race is three hours.

However, the limit varies from race to race. The limit is set by the race organizer and is listed in the race regulations and rules on the race website.
Sometimes a limit is also set for completing a certain distance, it may be defined not by relative time from the start, but by exact time.
The limit is usually measured from the time the runner passes the starting gate.
 

Overview of 2024 cut off times
2:30 - Valencia (at 10 km at 10:52; 1:25 h from the last wave’s start)
UPDATE for Valencia 2025: 2:45 (at 10 km at 11:00; 1:33 h from the last wave’s start)
3:00 - Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen
3:15 - Berlin (17.5 km at 14:11; 3:01 h from the last wave’s start)
4:30 - Cardiff

Always check the race website for the latest race information and rules. This list is for guidance only, cut off time can change.

There are three ways how to get entry for the race:

1. Register for your race at the race website
2. Get the entry together with accommodation and other services from travel agency
3. Run for the good cause – run for charity

1.    Enter and pay the entry fee directly on the race website
To know when registration for particular race opens, read our email newsletters, follow race pages on social networks, check races web page.

You can find all links to the race pages and to the race support on our Event pages (for example https://www.superhalfs.com/en/events/cardiff/ for Cardiff Half Marathon).
(you can also find the list of all races and links to their websites in the "What races are in the SuperHalfs series?" question above on this page)

When race registration website opens, fill in your personal infromation there and enter your SuperPassport number. If you do it, your race result will be automatically added into your SuperPassport a few days after the race.
Use COPY button at www.superhalfs.com/passport and paste it into the race registration form to avoid typos. The superpassport number is 36 characters long, so it's easy to make a mistake when typing.

2.    Enter via one of the official SuperHalfs travel agencies
Visit https://www.superhalfs.com/en/travel/ and select one of our travel agencies. Not only you can get entry through them for already sold out races, but they will also help you with travel arrangements - tickets, accommodation, transfers, etc. - so you can fully concentrate on your running preparation.

3.    Enter via SuperCharity Voucher
Run for a good cause and enter one or more races in the series via our SuperCharity Voucher. The SuperCharity Voucher is managed by realbuzz, our specialist for charity entries.
Visit https://www.superhalfs.com/en/charity/ and read more about this option. You can even enter already sold out race with the charity.
In the case you need a help, please read https://www.runwithrealbuzz.com/faqs/ and contact them at runner@realbuzz.com.

4. Enter and pay the entry fee with your SuperVoucher/SeriesPass (products discontinued, no longer on offer)
SuperVoucher (sold in 2023) (formerly SeriesPass, sold in 2020) offered entry into five races of SuperHalfs 5 Series: Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia. Please read the "I am a SupeVoucher holder. How can I use it?" question further down this page.

The SuperHalfs races are very popular, and many sell out early before the event date.

But there are still ways to enter after the race is sold out, like via charity or via travel agency.

Travel agencies: https://www.superhalfs.com/en/travel/

Charity: https://www.superhalfs.com/en/charity/

Races use their own strategy when opening registrations.
No firm opening date has been set. Some races open soon after the race, some several weeks or months after the race.
We will inform you about it through our email newsletter, but the best thing is to like the FB or IG page of your favorite races where you would like to go next.

The SuperCharity Voucher is managed by realbuzz, our specialist for charity entries.
We recommend that you first read the information at:
https://www.superhalfs.com/en/charity/
and
https://www.runwithrealbuzz.com/events/superhalfs-series-supercharity-voucher/.
Follow the steps described there.
And in case you need a help, please read https://www.runwithrealbuzz.com/faqs/ and contact them at runner@realbuzz.com.

SuperVoucher

The five races of the SuperHalfs series – Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia – got together and provided a SuperVoucher offer in 2023. A SuperVoucher was a way to start your SuperHalfs journey, providing a simple single purchase that offers access to all five events.
 
Previously known as a Series Pass, the SuperVoucher was available for just 295 EUROS – cheaper than purchasing separate entries into each event directly. There were just 300 vouchers to buy in 2023, available on first-come, first-serve basis. 
 
A SuperVoucher contains a unique access code, which you can use when registering for each event. The access code will remain active for 36 months, starting from the date of the first race you enter. You are responsible for making sure you enter each event before your code expires.
 
Entries in each event are limited, so the SuperVoucher does not guarantee you entry in the year you purchase it (or any given year), however some races offer SuperVoucher holders limited opportunities to enter a race after general entries have sold out (limited number and time availability).
 

The SuperVoucher product has been discontinued in July 2023.

• The SuperVoucher contains one unique access code so that you can separately enter five SuperHalfs events free of charge in the future
• Codes are valid at races in Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia
• The SuperVoucher is valid from 36 months from the date of the first event you complete
• You are responsible for making sure you enter each event before your code expires, and before registration closes or entries sell out.
• In general the SuperVoucher does not guarantee you entry to the races. But some races give a possibility (via special link), to enter to the race even the general registrations are sold out.

Where to register for the race with your SuperVoucher?

Lisbon: send an email to info@maratonaportugal.com and request registration with voucher
Prague: send an email to info@runczech.com and request registration with voucher
Copenhagen: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=6736&set_language=us
Cardiff: https://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/superhalfs/superhalfs-voucher-charity-entry/
Valencia: https://tickets.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/tienda/SuperHalfs/?lang=en

Berlin – N/A

Please note: the SuperVoucher product has been discontinued in July 2023.

You can create your SuperHalfs account at www.superhalfs.com.

• Click Login button, then sign-up link.
• Enter your email address twice and hit Sign up button.

You will get an email with your SuperPassport number and link to finish your registration.

• Click the link, then log in.
• Fill in your information. This includes your first and last name, date of birth, gender, nationality, occupation, and photo (we will show this photo in our Hall of Fame to display your achievements).

You must fll in only: your name, date of birth, gender, nationality, occupation and photo.

We don't ask for any address, phone number, ID numbers, etc.

SuperPassport is your digital passport where you can collect stamps as you complete each race and track your progress on your running journey.

It shows your official race results (it doesn't show your race registrations).

You will need to input this unique passport number whenever you enter a race.

You can create your SuperPassport (your SuperHalfs account) at www.superhalfs.com.

If you entered your SuperHalfs passport number on the race registration form when you registered for the race, your passport will be automatically stamped within three days of the race.
If you did not enter a SuperPassport number when registering for the race, you will be able to claim your result in your SuperHalfs account a few days after the event. We always send an email confirmation to all SuperPassport holders when results are added or ready to be claimed.

Once you are registered for your final race with your passport number, the race organisers will be automatically notified that you are expected to attend and become a SuperRunner – meaning your SuperMedal will be ready for collection once you have crossed the finish line.

It's your unique SuperHalfs ID that links your race results to your SuperHalfs account and your SuperPassport.
You will receive it by email immediately after you sign up for SuperHalfs.
It looks like this (example only): 58410c3d-62b4-1bd8-9898-25c545b90ebd.
It's 36 characters long, including letters and numbers a-f, separated by dashes.

When registering for the race on the race website, always enter your SuperPassport number.
You should copy the number from your SuperHalfs profile https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/passport/ and paste it into the form to avoid typos.
Don't use someone else's passport number, as we won't be able to associate a result with that number!

All your race results achieved at SuperHalfs races are displayed in the Results section: https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/results/.

Repeat participations in each city are also shown. This is different from your SuperPassport, where only the latest results from each city (if you've run in it more than once) are shown.

Each run is marked with an icon that expresses the status of this result: it either counts towards your journey, or has been replaced by a newer one, or has already expired.

If you want to disconnect one of the results from your SuperPassport and your Results, you can do so by clicking on the trash can icon. For example, if a result is incorrectly linked to your SuperPassport number, or you want to keep only one result from a city where you have multiple results, etc.

If you want to become a SuperRunner (someone who has completed all races) you will need to create an account at www.superhalfs.com. Upon creating an account, you will be assigned a SuperPassport number. You will need to enter this number when registering for any of the events. After each race, SuperHalfs will receive the official results where these numbers are listed. We will assign the results to the runners' accounts and you can track your progress on our site in your SuperPassport at https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/passport/.

Anyone can participate as long as they meet the criteria of each race (such as the minimum age of the runner, etc.). Race rules can be found on the individual race websites.

There is no cost to participate in SuperHalfs.
Registration for SuperHalfs is free, communication and support for SuperHalfs runners is free, and when you complete your journey, you will also receive our SuperMedals for free at the end.

Of course, you will pay for race registrations - on the website of each race.

The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme or the rules and conditions without prior notice. Any changes will be communicated via www.superhalfs.com

Don't worry, it doesn't matter at all!
Register for SuperHalfs at www.superhalfs.com and then go to https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/claims/ and fill out a simple race results form. If everything is in order, the result will be loaded into your running profile and you will see it in your SuperPassport and in the Results.

If you have already entered a SuperHalfs event without inputting a passport number, you should go back and add it to your existing registration - see other FAQ for more information.

If you can't add it or don't get a chance before running the event then don't worry, run the event as normal. After the race you can then complete a simple form at https://www.superhalfs.com/en/claims/ to have the result added into your passport.

Berlin

• Log in to your SCC EVENTS user account
• Go to My Registrations
• Select the half marathon you have registered for
• Add product "SuperHalfs passport number"
• Enter your SuperPassport number

Cardiff

• Go to https://myevents.active.com
• Log in and select the Cardiff Half Marathon
• Click Edit registration
• Add your SuperHalfs passport number, the question is towards the bottom of the registration form
• Hit Continue
• Note: If the ‘entry changes & transfer deadline’ has passed, it is too late to add your passport number to your registration but you will be able to ‘claim your result’ instead after you have completed the race.

Copenhagen

• Find your confirmation email you received after you signed up
• Log into your account using that email
• Enter your SuperHalfs passport number

Lisbon

• Send an email with your first name, last name and SuperHalfs passport number to info@maratonaportugal.com

Prague

• Go to www.runczech.com
• Log in to your Runners ID profile and click your name
• Click Edit profile, there is „SuperHalfs Passport Number“ section with Add button
• Fill in your SuperHalfs passport number and hit Update data at the bottom
• Send an email to info@runczech.com that you have added SuperHalfs passport number and we will update your registration

Valencia

• Go to the Self-Service Area https://tickets.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/#/EN/servicios
• Click Enter in Modify and update registration data section
• Select the race, fill in your personal data (Passport number, Date of birth and Email) and click Identify
• Check your mailbox and “Confirm request”
• Add your SuperHalfs passport number in the SH field

Most likely you didn't enter your SuperPassport number into the race registration.
You missed it or signed up for SuperHalfs only a few days before or even after the race.

What should you do? Claim your result - see next FAQ.

How to prevent this situation in the future?

1. Always enter your SuperPassport number into the race registration form.
2. Always copy this number, do not type it. The number is complex and there are often typos.
   Copy it from https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/passport

A correctly entered SuperPassport number will ensure:
•    automatic matching of results after the race
•    you will receive your SuperMedal at the finish line of your last race
•    we will prepare the correct amount of Back bibs based on the correct runners' data

Claim a result is a functionality that will allow you to assign a result from your race that you ran without entering a SuperPassport number in your race registration or you ran before you registered for SuperHalfs.
To avoid this situation always enter your Super Passport number when registering for the race.

How to claim you result?

Go to https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/claims/ and fill out a simple form.

First select the race year. After that, a field will appear with the race selection. Select your race.
ATTENTION: the currently held race can be claimed up to three days after the race, when we receive the official results from the race.

Then just fill in your first and last name (important: exactly as you filled it in the registration for the race, did you use more than two names? did you use accented charatcers? etc.).

Continue with your starting number (BIB number) and finally enter your race time (important: it must be your chip time (net), not the gun time (gross)).

Click Submit claim and the data from the form will be automatically compared with the results database. If everything is fine, your SuperPassport number will be assigned to this record and your result will appear in your SuperPassport and in the Results.

SH5 Series
You must complete all five races within 36 months, starting from the date you finish your first race.

SH6 Series

From 2025 there is no time limit to complete your journey.

(until 2025, runners had to complete all six races within 60 months, starting from the date they completed their first race)

"Complete" means you must finish the race, i.e. you must have an official chip time in the race results.

Runners can complete the races in any order.

You have always the opportunity to complete all five half marathons within a 36-month period. The 36-month period is a rolling window. Initially, it will begin on the day you complete the first half marathon. However, if you have not completed all races within 36 months, for whatever reason, your 36-month start date will move to the date of your second half marathon. This means that you will need to rerun the first half marathon.

The second time you complete a particular half marathon it will replace your first attempt at that location.

The process of moving your 36-month start date can occur as many times as you need to complete all five races within any 36-month period.

The rule is that a newer result at the same race replaces the old one.

This behavior works for as long as your SuperHalfs journey lasts. Once you finish your last race, your data is "locked" and your future runs in the cities doesn't affect your SuperPassport (but we continue to register these future runs for you on the Results page, your entire history is always displayed there).

But, if you want to make a previous result from one city part of your SuperHalf journey (not the newer one), you can do so on the Result page by clicking on the trash icon next to a newer result to disconnect it from your SuperPassport.

Please be aware that the default behavior of the system is if you run the same race for the second time and you are registered for the race with your SuperPassport number, your first result will be overwritten by the newer one in your SuperPassport.

You have two options:

Option 1, before the race: Don’t put your SuperPassport number into your race registration. This makes your race "invisible" to SuperHalfs.

or

Option 2, after the race: If you have registered for the race with your SuperPassport number, go to the Results page after the race and disconnect the newer result using the trash icon

General answer is: you don't have to do anything.

Just make sure you have everything in order:

1. you can see all your previous races (five if you participate in the SH6 series or four in case of the SH5 series) in your Results / stamped in your digital SuperPassport 
2. you have registered for your final race with your SuperPassport number entered in the race entry form (how to check it? please follow instructions in the "How to add my SuperHalfs passport number to my race registration if I didn’t enter it at registration?" question)

Next steps:

• Read our email newsletters - we always inform runners about the finish line setup and the location of our SuperHalfs stand in the email before the race.
• Finish your final race and visit our stand after you cross the finish line to get your SuperMedal!

You'll become a SuperRunner if:

• you're missing your last race = you are participating in the SuperHalfs SH6 Series and you can see five completed races (or four races in the case of the SH5 Series) in your Results and SuperPassport
• and you are registered for this race with your SuperPassport number.

If you:

• finish your last race
• and your chip time is listed in the race results,

then you become a SuperRunner and get your SuperMedal!

The SuperHalfs will be waiting in the finish area to award their large SuperHalfs medals to the new SuperRunners - those who have just completed their last race.

The SuperHalfs finish area is located after the finish line - take your race medal, refreshment and follow the crowd. Look for our colors, you can't miss it!

We will first check your bib number and the completeness of your journey, then give you a well-deserved SuperMedal so you can have your photo taken and be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Every runner who completes the series will earn a SuperMedal, to be collected after finishing the final race.

Their name will also appear on the Hall of Fame at https://www.superhalfs.com/en/hall-of-fame/.

The SuperPassport will be locked and will not be affected by future completed races. The SuperPassport cannot be unlocked, and no changes to it are possible.
But we will continue to register new SuperHalfs races (if any) on the Result page; entire runner's history is always displayed there.

New completed races will not affect your SuperPassport, it will be locked and no more changes will be made to it after the series is completed.

But we will continue to register new SuperHalfs races for you on the Results page; your entire history is always displayed there.

If you have already completed your SuperHalfs series and would like to start a new one, just create a new SuperHalfs account using a different email address. You will receive a new SuperPassport number and you can start!

Each race hosts a one to three-day event just before the race where you collect your race bib.

This event is called the Expo (or Event Village in Cardiff).

The SuperHalfs organization is at each Expo with two stands – an information stand and a merchandise stand.

• At our info stand: you can ask us anything you are interested in, grab your SuperHalfs Back bib if you like it, get your paper passport stamped if you have one, or take a picture with your friends.
• At our merchandise stand: we are pleased to offer you official SuperHalfs merchandise. You can see our products in advance in our online shop and then try them on the spot. We have everything from a paper SuperPassport to a winter hoodie!
   

After you pick up your race pack with your race bib from the race organizers, you can stop by our SuperHalfs information stand.

What can you do there?

• talk to us, ask any questions
• register your friends who would like to join SuperHalfs
• pick up your Back bib
• stamp your paper SuperPassport
• take a picture with your friends  

Back bibs

While Back bibs are not a necessity, they are a great way to show off your accomplishments, the current status of your journey, and that you are a proud member of our SuperHalfs running family!

Paper SuperPassport

Our paper SuperPassports are optional too, but a great way to collect memories. Get one at our merchandise stand and stamp it in our information stand right at the Expo.
We have stamps for all cities at each race, so you can stamp also past races.

(read more about paper SuperPassport in other FAQ here)

A stand with a complete range of official SuperHalfs merchandise can be found in the Expo / Event Village before every SuperHalfs race.

You can choose from a range of products (T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, mugs, socks, magnetic bib holders, bags, ...), suitable for runners and spectators - to celebrate your achievement or train in style.

If you want something tangible that you can proudly show your friends, you can purchase our paper SuperPassport there, which you can get stamped at our information stand at every SuperHalfs race.

(or visit our online shop at https://superhalfs.store)

Our paper SuperPassports are a great way to collect memories.

You can track your progress on your SuperHalfs journey, and get your passport stamped with a physical stamp at each race, just like at airports and borders.

So even if you only discovered this booklet during your journey, you can still add stamps for races you have already completed.

How does it work?

• buy your paper SuperPassport from the SuperHalfs merchandise stand at the Expo
• go to the SuperHalfs information stands (always nearby)
• turn to the appropriate page
• get the stamp
• and stamp it!

It's not mandatory, but a very popular item.

You can write your half marathon times on it with a pencil, you can paint it, it's your little souvenir of your running journeys.

(the official SuperPassport, where all your eligible race results are listed, is the digital one at https://www.superhalfs.com/en/accounts/passport/) 

(you can also buy your paper SuperPassport from our online shop at https://superhalfs.store)

Visit our online shop with official SuperHalfs merchandise.

Web address: https://superhalfs.store/en (English), https://superhalfs.store (German)
Languages available: English, German
Prices: in EUR
Payment options: payment cards, PayPal
Delivery: to European countries (not worldwide)
Shopping policy: https://superhalfs.store/en/policies/shipping-policy

Sustainable travel is becoming increasingly important as travelers seek to reduce their environmental impact while exploring foreign countries. By choosing more environmentally friendly modes of transport, such as trains, buses and car sharing, we can all contribute to preserving clean nature and cities for us and future generations. Read practical tips and options for traveling sustainably across Europe.

General Tips for Sustainable Travel Between Cities:

• Use Rail & Bus Networks: Europe has an excellent rail and bus network that is both eco-friendly and cost-effective.
• Opt for Direct Routes: Always try to take direct trains or flights to reduce emissions caused by layovers.
• Carbon Offsetting: If you do fly, use services to offset your carbon emissions (many airlines and travel agencies offer this option).

Good Sustainable Transport Options:

Travel by Train or Bus

• Why: Trains and buses are more eco-friendly than flying or driving, as they produce fewer CO2 emissions per passenger.
• Tip: Look for train or bus routes instead of flying when possible. Many European countries offer great train connections that are both fast and comfortable.

Fly Less or Choose Direct Flights

• Why: Airplanes have a significant carbon footprint. Flying less means lower emissions.
• Tip: If you must fly, opt for direct flights, as they use less fuel than flights with layovers.
• Tip: Instead of two flights, travel in a combination of flight + train or bus

When using a car, choose sustainable transport options

• Why: Sustainable transport options, such as car-sharing or electric vehicles, help reduce your environmental impact.
• Tip: Consider car-sharing services, or if not possible, opt for electric vehicles or public transport.

Sustainable Travel Platforms:
•    EcoPassenger: A platform dedicated to calculating the environmental impact of different modes of transport, such as trains, buses, and airplanes. It offers detailed comparisons of the environmental emissions for different journeys and helps you decide on a more sustainable route.
•    Omio: A platform that allows you to compare different modes of transportation, such as trains, buses, and flights, across more than 35 countries. Omio is a great tool for planning your journey as it shows you various options. You can easily find and choose more eco-friendly ones, such as trains or buses over flights.
•    Rome2Rio: Popular and useful platform for planning travel routes. It's an excellent tool for finding different transportation options between cities or destinations, offering a range of travel methods, including trains, buses, flights, ferries, and driving routes. Rome2Rio is ideal for understanding the bigger picture of how to get from A to B.
•    Trainline: Planning train journeys across Europe. Trainline is a great platform for finding and booking train connections across Europe. It's an ideal choice if you want to minimize your carbon footprint, as trains are more eco-friendly than flying.
•    FlixBus: Budget-friendly and eco-friendly bus travel. FlixBus is one of the largest and most popular European bus companies. It's known for its affordable prices and extensive network. Also, for its eco-friendliness, as their buses have low CO2 emissions per passenger.
•    Skyscanner: Mostly known for finding cheap flights, but it also offers the option to filter flights based on environmental criteria. Skyscanner allows you to search for flights with lower carbon emissions, which is ideal if flying is necessary but you want to minimize your environmental impact.
•    BlaBlaCar: Great for car-sharing and carpooling. You can join other people who are traveling in the same direction, which is more eco-friendly than traveling alone by car. Car-sharing significantly reduces the number of vehicles on the road and thus the CO2 emissions.

Conclusion. Each of these platforms has its advantages depending on your needs. If you're looking for eco-friendly options, platforms like EcoPassenger, Trainline, and FlixBus are great for sustainable travel. If you need flexibility and want to compare various modes of transport, Omio and Rome2Rio are useful for a wide range of routes and options.

By using trains and buses as much as possible, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy the scenic beauty of Europe!

The SuperHalfs virtual events were launched at a time that major events could not go ahead because of the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide training motivation and the opportunity to earn a finishers medal. The events do not count towards completing the series.

This also includes the SuperTrainer challenges.

The difficult decision was taken to freeze the series in 2020/2021 (which was due to launch just a few weeks after lockdown was introduced in 2020) because of the pandemic. 

As events began to return in some countries, travel restrictions meant many runners could still not travel. It was still not clear when all events would be able to safely resume in every city, so allowing the series to commence with only some events able to go ahead was not deemed appropriate. 

We wanted to ensure the great experience we had envisaged when the SuperHalfs was introduced would be realised. We appreciate this was frustrating and disappointing for those that were able to race in 2021, but the delay was born out of a desire to deliver a truly memorable experience at a time that runners were able to travel freely around all five cities – and for the series to commence in all five cities at the same time.

More details at: https://www.superhalfs.com/en/articles/news/2021/11/23/superhalfs-series-frozen-until-2022/
 

As events began to return in some countries in 2021, travel restrictions meant many runners could still not travel. It was not clear when all events would be able to safely resume in every city, so allowing the series to commence with only some events able to go ahead was not deemed appropriate and the decision was taken to freeze the series.

We apologise if this was not communicated properly. Communications went out from each of the 2021 races that were able to go ahead explaining the situation to runners that were registered to take part, but this should have been made clearer earlier with additional communications via the SuperHalfs newsletter.
 

There are two Cardiff races taking place in 2022. The rescheduled 2020 event on Sunday 27 March and a race as normal in the autumn on Sunday 2 October 2022.

Like with the 2021 races in Lisbon, Copenhagen and Valencia, the decision to take the March (2020) race out of the series was taken to protect the integrity of the series, with only five SuperHalfs races taking place each year (with one event in each city). 

We appreciate that this may be frustrating for those runners registered to take part, but the option to defer to October was offered to (1) all international runners, (2), all runners who had followed instructions and inputted a SuperHalfs passport number on their Cardiff Half entry, (3) anyone who had registered via a SuperHalfs charity or series pass. 

When the new March date was announced, all runners were also given the opportunity to swap their race entry for a virtual event entry or credit note voucher to be used against any future entry into a Run 4 Wales event. 
 

The decision to freeze the series in 2020/2021 was taken because of the unique situation with the pandemic, which was impacting races in all five of the cities and around the world. 

If any events had to be cancelled in future (for any reason, such as bad weather) the series would not be frozen. It is unlikely that a situation will arise causing disruption on the same scale as the pandemic leading to the cancellation of all events in the series.
In the unlikely event a race does need to be called off for any reason, organisers will aim to reschedule for another date as soon as possible and keep participants informed. 

Participants will have 36 months to complete the series, from the date they complete their first race, offering flexibility to runners to complete the series over a number of seasons and in any order they like. 
 

Yes, as the series has been frozen in 2020 and 2021, the validity of your SeriesPass has been prolonged by 24 months automatically.

For example, if the SeriesPass was bought in January 2020, it should remain valid until January 2023. But as the SuperHalfs series was frozen in 2020 and 2021, the validity has been prolonged by 24 months, so a SeriesPass bought in January 2020 remains valid until January 2025.

(since 2023, SeriesPass has been renamed to SuperVoucher)
 

All of the official partner charities in the charity listings have a ‘Find out more’ button where you can find out more information about the charity.

This page will tell you more about the work that the charity carry out, as well as the support you’ll receive in return. You’ll also find contact information for the charity if you would like to get in touch with them to ask specific questions about the SuperHalfs fundraising programme.

All partner charities have a limited amount of guaranteed entries in every SuperHalfs event. Charities can either offer these in the form of a series charity entry in all five SuperHalfs events, or as single entries in the individual events. This will vary per charity, so please click the ‘Find out more’ button for your chosen charity to check.

Application deadlines will vary between charities, as a charity will close their applications once they have filled their limited amount of guaranteed charity places. To avoid disappointment, make sure you submit your application as early as possible. Please also bear in mind the date of the events that you are applying for, and ensure that you have left enough time to complete your fundraising.

As well as including the personal information your charity will need to get in touch with you, your application will also include some information about your fundraising.

Remember, charities will receive a high volume of applications and will not be able to offer places to everyone. You are more likely to be accepted based on the quality of your application, specifically ‘Why do you want to join our team?’ and ‘How much will you pledge to fundraise?’ so please think carefully about your answers.

You can only have one ‘live’ application to a charity at any one time. Please look through the listings and choose a charity to support that is close to your heart. If your application is rejected you are able to submit an application to another charity or you can withdraw your application at any time and submit a new application to a different charity.

All charities set their own fundraising amounts for SuperHalfs, so minimum fundraising targets will vary. Click the ‘Find out more’ button next to your chosen charity on the charity listings, and you will be able to find out the minimum fundraising target on this page.

Don’t worry though - every official charity partner will provide you with all of the support and resources you’ll need to easily reach your fundraising target.

Yes! Even if you already have your own place in a SuperHalfs event, our partner charities would love to have you on their fundraising teams. As an own place runner your charity will still provide you with all the support you need. As you already have a place in an event, this won’t use up one of the charity’s limited guaranteed entries, meaning your charity can add even more runners to their fundraising team. To apply as an own place fundraiser, be sure to select ‘Yes, I already have a place’ on the ‘Have you already purchased your own place?’ step of the application form.

As a fundraiser you’ll receive support from your charity throughout your SuperHalfs journey, including during your training, on race day itself and after the race.

The support you receive will vary from charity to charity, but may include training plans, fundraising resources, regular updates from your charity, and personalised running t-shirts.

As a fundraiser your charity will be hugely grateful for your vital contribution to their cause, so you’ll find that they will help you however they can.

We provide various support for issues you may have.

Race Support
If you have a question regarding the race (registration or payment issues, changes, missing or incorrect race result, etc.), please contact the race directly.

• Go to the SuperHalfs homepage
• Click on Events and select a city
• Scroll down to Runner Support
• Click one of the two boxes: Race Website or Race Support

Charity support
Questions about fundraising, SuperCharity Voucher, individual charity entries or running the full series for charity?
Contact realbuzz at runner@realbuzz.com

Online store support
Questions about our product range?
https://superhalfs.store/en/pages/contact

SuperHalfs Journey support
Email us at yourjourney@superhalfs.com
We only provide our support in English.