The Fans' Derby

The Running of the Football Fans

Two hobbies, two passions, two ways of understanding the world.
The Fan Derby is the friendly, funniest, and fastest rivalry in Madrid, where it's decided which football fanbase rules the capital… at least when it comes to running.

Madrid · November 8 · Football & Running hand in hand · 10K · Madrid · November 8 · Two passions face to face · +10,000 participants · Madrid ·

A historic rivalry and an event that transcends differences to unite everyone under the same purpose.

Cibeles vs Neptune

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid fans united by a single passion.

More than a career, the pride of

A city. Thirteen years of history and

over 110,000 bib numbers accumulated

have turned the Derby of the 

Hobbies in the social phenomenon 

definitive Madrid. They are not just

10km along the main arteries of the

capital; it is the only scenario where 

the rivalry transforms into a 

shared party touring the

main temples of both 

hobbies.

One passion, two colors

An opportunity to generate content and collaborations before, during and after the race, with a presence in the event's media and creative direction, different every year!

Activate the community

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid united by a single passion.
A historic rivalry and an event that transcends differences to unite everyone under a common purpose. RUNNING TOGETHER TOWARDS THE FINISH LINE

The Fan Derby is the perfect moment to understand what it means to be a fan of your brand, what it means to be an Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid fan. Share and choose your moment!

Custom graphic design t-shirts (illustrations by Juanjo Saez) + Feather and Viking helmet goodies (leads) + Makeup artists (leads) + Photocalls at the finish line (leads) + Animation sets at the most important monuments of both fan bases + Giant balls at the start, etc..!

Communication plan

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid united by a single passion.
A historic rivalry and an event that transcends differences to unite everyone under a common purpose. RUNNING TOGETHER TOWARDS THE FINISH LINE

Unprecedented organic media coverage

Over €700,000 worth of media coverage!

With Marca as the group's media partner, we obtain a record-breaking Media Plan. 

  • A community of over 12k followers
  • Over 2 million views with high engagement
  • Influencers and top-level athletes invited

We reached the running and football community with the support of several of the best media outlets in both sectors, including sending mailings to more than 100,000 followers of their news.

With 20K followers on social media.

More than 32% of the runners are women.

Average age of participants: 37 years.

The outcome is decided here

Fans' Derby

5K€

€35K

Look, I doubt you'll be able to unite these two fan bases any other way.
A classic match where you "play" with all of Madrid.