The short answer
To a minor, in most marathons and half marathons, no: they require runners to be 18 on race day. To someone without a licence, almost always yes: they pay for a one-day licence when signing up. Check age and licence in the rules before transferring.
Age
Most races in our guides require runners to be 18 on race day, such as the Murcia Marathon, the Barcelona Half Marathon or Rock 'n' Roll Madrid. Shorter races sometimes go down to 16: at the 10K FACSA Castelló you must be 16 before 14 February 2027.
At 16 or 17, many also ask for a parent's or guardian's permission, like the 10K Bilbao in its form. On Pasadorsal you must be an adult to have an account, so a minor can't reserve a bib here.
The licence
Without a federation licence, almost all of them charge a one-day licence when you sign up: €6 at the Murcia Marathon, €4 at the 10K FACSA Castelló or the Santa Pola Half Marathon. The person taking the bib pays it.
Races that ask for more
- Santa Pola Half Marathon 2027: according to its FAQ, if you hold a licence, you can only transfer your bib to another licence holder.
- Córdoba Half Marathon 2026: a valid federation licence, seasonal or one-day, is required (art. 2).
- Transgrancanaria 2027: for Classic, Advanced and Stages, a medical certificate less than a year old, approved by the organiser.
Sources
- Murcia Marathon 2027 rules, read on 15 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide
- 10K FACSA Castelló 2027 rules, read on 15 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide
- Santa Pola Half Marathon 2027 rules and FAQ (licence holders only transfer to licence holders, in the FAQ), read on 15 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide
- 10K Bilbao 2027 rules, read on 20 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide
- Córdoba Half Marathon 2026 rules, art. 2, read on 29 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide
- Transgrancanaria 2027 rules, read on 8 Nov 2026. RulesIts guide
- Pasadorsal FAQ, read on 8 Nov 2026. FAQ
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026.