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853 Runners Disqualified From Spain’s Behobia–San Sebastián Race
Organizers disqualified 853 runners from the Behobia–San Sebastián 20K race in Spain on November 8.
The event drew 27,172 runners, and 26,947 crossed the finish line.
Runners are assigned staggered starting waves based on past performances, which helps manage crowds.
Starting in an earlier wave than assigned can lead to disqualification, while moving to a later wave is allowed.
Timing chips in race bibs help organizers track when runners cross the start line and checkpoints.
Organizers have not explained every disqualification, and other possible violations include using another runner’s bib without an approved transfer.
They have been asked whether disqualified runners can appeal, but no answer is included.
Organizers disqualified 853 participants from the 61st Behobia–San Sebastián race, held on November 8.
The 20-kilometer race attracted 27,172 runners, and 26,947 crossed the finish line.
Starting in an earlier wave than assigned was a major reason for disqualifications, according to Spanish media reports.
Organizers have not explained every case, so the number of disqualifications linked to starting waves is unclear.
The total was lower than in each of the previous three years.
- Who
- Organizers disqualified 853 participants in the race.
- What
- The 61st Behobia–San Sebastián race was held, with 853 participants disqualified.
- When
- November 8, 2026.
- Where
- The race ran to the finish line in San Sebastián, Spain.
- Why
- Starting in an earlier wave than assigned was a major reason, according to Spanish media reports. Organizers have not explained every case.
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The 61st Behobia–San Sebastián race took place, and organizers disqualified 853 participants.
- Disqualified participants
- 853
- Race distance
- 20 kilometers (12.4 miles)
- Race entrants
- 27,172 runners
- Registered participants
- 29,301
- Finishers
- 26,947
- Earlier-wave violation
- A major reason for disqualifications, according to Spanish media reports