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Can I collect someone else's bib?

Collecting a bib for someone else and running with it are different things. The first is usually allowed; the second isn't.

The short answer

At many races you can collect someone else's bib with their authorisation and a copy of their ID. That isn't a change of holder: the bib stays in their name. Some races only hand the bib to the registered runner.

With authorisation

  • Zara Athleticz Speed Run 2026: with the registered runner's authorisation and a copy of their ID. The organiser confirmed to us in writing that it doesn't do changes of holder.
  • RODI Zaragoza Half Marathon 2027: with the registered runner's confirmation or a photo of their ID.
  • Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 2027: you have to request it by 25 April 2027.
  • Penyagolosa Trails 2027: it's arranged in 'Manage entry', but only so that you run; you collect the wristband in person.

In person only

  • Transvulcania 2027: the bib is only handed to the runner with their ID or passport, and nobody can be authorised.
  • Val d'Aran by UTMB 2027: in person with your original ID; nobody can collect it for you, even with authorisation.
  • Zegama-Aizkorri, according to its 2026 rules: only the owner can collect it, with ID.

Collecting isn't transferring

If someone else is going to run with the bib, it needs a change of holder through the official process. At some races that change is made right at pick-up: at the 15K MetLife Madrid Activa, only at the Runner's Expo, for €5, and at the Marató del Mediterrani, at the Incidents desk, for €3.

When you get a bib through Pasadorsal, at many races it keeps the T-shirt size and pick-up point chosen by the person transferring it.

Sources

  • Zara Athleticz Speed Run 2026 rules and the organiser’s reply, read on 2 Nov 2026. RulesIts guide
  • RODI Zaragoza Half Marathon 2027 rules, read on 8 Nov 2026. RulesIts guide
  • Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls 2027 rules, read on 8 Nov 2026. RulesIts guide
  • Penyagolosa Trails 2027 rules, read on 8 Nov 2026. RulesIts guide
  • Transvulcania 2027 rules, read on 8 Nov 2026. RulesIts guide
  • Val d'Aran by UTMB 2027 registration conditions, read on 8 Nov 2026. ConditionsIts guide
  • Zegama-Aizkorri 2026 rules, read on 31 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide
  • 15K MetLife Madrid Activa 2027 rules, read on 21 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide
  • Marató del Mediterrani 2027 rules, point 7, read on 20 Oct 2026. RulesIts guide

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026.

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