Fit Certify Insights: Sports Medical Certificates, Event Guides & Athlete Advice

Welcome to The Finish Line — Fit Certify’s hub for athletes who want to stay race-ready. Explore expert-written guides on getting your sports medical certificate for major European events, training tips from our medical team, and practical advice to help you compete safely and confidently.

Get a Doctor-Signed Medical Certificate for Bologna Marathon 2026 Published: 8 January 2026 | Updated every year to reflect the latest requirements | Reading time: 3 minutes By Dr Simon Shaw | Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Fit Certify Dr Simon Shaw is the founder and medical director at Fit

Get a sports medical certificate in the USA. Learn your options, costs, and how US athletes can get certificates accepted for Italian and French races.
Riding Chase The Sun Italia? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Planning to ride L’Intrepida? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Riding a in Motorsport Track Day at Misano? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
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Taking part in the Ironman Emilia Romagna 70.3? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Competing in the Tor des Géants? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Taking part in the Garda Trentino Half Marathon? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Taking part in the Tuscany Crossing? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Competing in the UTMB Lavaredo Ultra Trail? Learn how to get a doctor-signed medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in Granfondo Gavia e Mortirolo? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in GiroSardegna? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Taking part in The Unknown Race this year? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in a Triathlon in Italy? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in a Triathlon? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Taking on an IRONMAN? Learn how to get the required entry medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Planning to compete in the Gran Fondo Ventoux? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Competing in the Race Across Series? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in a Cyclosportive event? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Planning to compete in a Half Marathon this year? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Marathon de Charleroi? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Get a medical certificate of no contraindication for cycling events in Italy, France & beyond. Fast, online service for riders worldwide.
Running the Milan Marathon this year? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Riding the Gran Fondo Thonon les Bains? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Colnago Cycling Festival? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Competing in the GFNY cycling events this season? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Bergamo Gran Fondo? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Veneto Trail? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Veneto Gravel? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in a Gravel Cycling Event? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Firenze Half Marathon? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Need a medical certificate for non-competitive sports or gyms? Get yours online with Fit Certify – quick, hassle-free, and affordable.
Riding the Hills Gravel Cycling Event? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Running the Buenos Aires Marathon? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Taking on the Châtel Chablais Léman Race? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Taking on the challenging Gran Trail Courmayeur? At Fit Certify, we can help you get the medical certificate you need in just 3 east steps – from anywhere in the world.
Planning to compete in the Spartathlon Ultra Race? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in a UTMB athletic event? Learn how to get your sports medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Running the Paraty Brazil by UTMB? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Riding the Gran Fondo Colnago this season? You can get your cycling medical certificate in just 3 easy steps with Fit Certify.
Planning to compete in the Gran Fondo Sportful Dolomiti? Learn how to get your medical certificate online with Fit Certify.
Taking on the Gran Fondo Il Lombardia? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, in just three easy steps.
Planning to compete in the Gran Fondo Nove Colli? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Gran Fondo Milan-Sanremo? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the Gran Fondo Sanremo-Sanremo? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in a Haute Route event? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Taking on an Italian Gran Fondo this year? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, with no hassle or stress.
Planning to compete in the Monterosa Walserwaeg by UTMB? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Taking on the epic Megavalanche this season? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Planning to compete in the L’Eroica 2026? Learn how Fit Certify can help you get the required medical certificate online – from the comfort of your home.
Riding the NorthCape4000 this year? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Planning to take on the Madeira Island Ultra Trail in 2026? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, reviewed and signed by an expert sports medical doctor.
Competing in the La Stelvio Santini? Learn how to get your sports medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Taking on the Dolomiti Extreme Trail? Learn how to get the required medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world.
Planning to compete in the Raid Bimbache? Learn how to get the required medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Are you preparing to take on La Marmotte 2026? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, reviewed and signed by an expert sports medical doctor.
Are you preparing to take on the Maratona dles Dolomites 2026? Learn how to get the medical certificate online, from an expert sports medical doctor.
Are you preparing to take on the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche 2026? Learn how to get the medical certificate online, from an expert sports medical doctor.
Planning to run in the Marathon du Médoc? Discover how to get the required medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Competing in the Tuscany Trail 2026? Learn about the medical certificate requirements, and how to get yours online with Fit Certify today.
Planning to compete in the 2026 Defi Wind, Kite or Wing? Learn how to get your medical certificate online, from the comfort of your home.
Learn how to get your Transgrancanaria medical certificate signed and stamped by a sports medical doctor – all from the comfort of your home.
Gearing up for the UTMB Chianti Ultra Trail? Learn how to get your medical certificate fast and hassle-free!
Planning to ride the L’Étape 2026? Learn about the health requirements and how to get your medical certificate signed off by a sports doctor online.
Learn how to get a sports medical certificate in the UK in 2026, including NHS GP options, costs, waiting times, and faster online services.
An up-to-date guide to marathon medical certificates, explaining who needs one and how to get a doctor-signed certificate online in 2026.
Learn what a sports medical certificate is, who needs one, typical requirements, costs, validity, and how to get one online in 2026.
Riding a cycling event in France or Italy? Learn when a medical certificate is required and how to get a doctor-signed certificate online today.