Sports Medical Certificate

A sports medical certificate is an official document confirming your fitness to participate in events like marathons or cycling races. It’s issued by a licensed doctor to ensure you're fit for activities such as L'Etape Du Tour De France, Maratona Dles Dolomites, and Medoc Marathon.

Many athletic events require a sports medical certificate, including:

• L'Etape Du Tour De France
• Maratona Dles Dolomites
• Paris Marathon Pour Tous
• Gran Fondo Sportful Dolomiti
• Marmotte Granfondo Alpes
• Marathon du Médoc
• Lost Dot Transcontinental Race
• Haute Route Alps
• Ironman European Championship
• Berlin Marathon
• Rome Marathon
• La Marmotte Granfondo Pyrénées
• Venice Marathon
• Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB
• Cyprus Gran Fondo
• La Fausto Coppi Granfondo
• Florence Marathon

Check with event organizers to confirm their specific requirements.

To apply for a sports medical certificate:

1. Complete the online medical questionnaire.
2. Submit the form and receive email confirmation.
3. Our doctors will review your information.
4. If approved, your sports medical certificate will be emailed to you the same day.

After you apply for your sports medical certificate by submitting the online medical questionnaire, the process is straightforward:

1. Doctor Review: Our experienced GMC-registered doctors will carefully review the information you provided, including your general health and medical history.
2. Assessment: If your application meets the necessary criteria and you are deemed fit to participate in your event, the doctor will approve your sports medical certificate.
3. Certificate Issuance: Once approved, your sports medical certificate will be generated, signed, and stamped by the doctor.
4. Delivery: Your certificate will be sent directly to your email inbox, on the same day, ensuring you have quick and convenient access to the document.

If there are any issues or additional information is required, our team will contact you promptly to resolve them. Once you receive your certificate, you’re ready to present it to your event organizers and participate in your chosen athletic event.

At Merlin Health, we offer same-day sports medical certificates. All requests submitted before 10pm (British Standard Time) have their certificates issued and sent through email the same day.

Yes, in most cases, you can use the same sports medical certificate for multiple events as long as it remains valid. However, it's essential to check with event organisers for specific requirements. 

The cost of a sports medical certificate varies by provider. At Merlin Health, we offer competitive pricing with same-day service for just £59.

You will be prompted to fill in a medical questionnaire with details about yourself, your athletic event and your medical history.

All our medical letters are signed by one of our GMC-registered doctors, all of whom are UK-based.

If we cannot issue your certificate due to your medical history, we will provide a full refund. However, once a doctor has reviewed your case and your certificate has been issued, refunds are no longer available.

Yes, if the doctor determines that you are ineligible for the certificate based on your medical background, we will issue a full refund.

We offer an online service and are currently unable to perform diagnostic tests such as ECGs, spirometry, or urine analysis.

If the doctor has any queries about your application, they may reach out to you through email or telephone.

If you have any specific requirements you would like us to know about, please reach out to us at info@merlinhealth.co.uk

A sports medical certificate is often required for endurance events like marathons, cycling races, triathlons, and swimming competitions. Events such as L'Etape Du Tour De France, Maratona Dles Dolomites, and the Paris Marathon Pour Tous are some of the most popular events that require this certification.

Many prestigious events, such as L’Etape Du Tour De France and the Gran Fondo Sportful Dolomiti, require participants to provide a sports medical certificate to ensure they are physically fit to compete. Merlin Health offers quick and convenient online medical assessments to help you meet these event requirements.

Yes, many triathlons, including the Ironman Championships, require a sports medical certificate to confirm that participants are fit to compete. Merlin Health provides certified online medical certificates to meet these specific event requirements quickly and efficiently.

Yes, many Italian cycling events require a sports medical certificate. Popular races like the Granfondo Campagnolo Roma, Gran Fondo Stelvio Santini, and the Giro delle Dolomiti mandate that participants provide a certificate proving they are fit to compete. 

Several French sporting events, especially endurance races, require a sports medical certificate. These include the Haute Route Alps, Nice-Cannes Marathon, and the Triathlon de Gérardmer. Merlin Health provides certificates that are recognized by organizers of these prestigious events.

You can obtain a sports medical certificate online through Merlin Health. Our licensed doctors will review your medical information and issue a certificate within the same day.

A sports medical certificate is typically valid for one year, but some events may have their own validity periods. For example, events like the Marathon du Médoc and Maratona Dles Dolomites may request that the certificate is recent, usually within a few months of the event.

Without a sports medical certificate, you may be disqualified from participating in events like the Marathon du Médoc or Maratona Dles Dolomites. It’s important to check the event's requirements and obtain your certificate before the event.