Helsinki City Running Day info in English

Helsinki City Running Day

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n HELSINKI CITY RUN  n GARMIN HELSINKI CITY MARATHON

n HELSINKI CITY 5 n HELSINKI CITY

MARATHON RELAY

n HELSINKI CITY DOUBLE n NORLANDIA MINIMARATHON

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

HCRD! MAPS INFO AND EVERYTHING!

NEWS ¡¡¡¡

WARMING UP

– Helsinki City Running Day

TIPS FOR THE RACE WEEKEND This info-packet is made for you to provide all the important info about the event you’re participating. Welcome to the largest running event of Finland, Helsinki City Running Day!

SHAKE OUT RUN ON MAY 17th \\ Shake Out Run wakes up your body for the next day’s running event! Join us and meet the fellow runners for a short 20–30 minute run along the beautiful Töölö Bay. We start at 6 PM front of the parking area’s doors of Töölö Sports Hall and HCRD Expo (Address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1)

ORDER YOUR NEW HCM & HCRD SHIRTS \\ Helsinki City Running Day Finland shirts and Helsinki City Marathon hoodies are available for purchase. Order yours before the event on our website https://www.helsinkicityrunningday.fi/ en/hcrd-tuotteet/ or buy the shirt at the expo (a limited edition) on Fri 17th–Sat 18th and make sure the memories keep living when you return to your home country!

Price: 29,00 € (inc. VAT)

HELP US TO KEEP HELSINKI CLEAN \\ All running events organized

by Finnish Athletics Federation are certified as EcoCompass Events. We want to develope more sustainable events and take the environment into consideration. Help us by recycling and putting your trash to trash bins.

HELSINKI CITY RUNNING DAY AFTER RUN PARTY! \\ The official Helsinki City Running Day After Run party will be in Apollo Live Club on Sat 19th from 10 PM. Apollo is one of the biggest clubs in Helsinki city centre. The runners will get a free entry before 12 PM by showing a medal (cloakroom cost not included). See you there after the race!

ADDRESS: Mannerheimintie 15, Helsinki Age limit for runners is 20 years.

CHEER ON THE RUNNERS AT THE HCRD You can make motivational race sign at the HCRD expo (on 17th–18th May) and cheer on the runners at the Helsinki City Running Day! If you want to take part for the cheering competition, post your picture in social media with the hashtag #hcrdkylttikisa

HELSINKI CITY RUNNING DAY 2019 INFO ¡¡¡¡

HELSINKI CITY RUNNING DAY May 18th 2019 General Info Registration and customer service during the event

Discontinuing the race and medical service

The official registration has ended and the numbering was done on April 29th.

Post-registration will be possible until the event if there are still bib numbers left.

Please note that after the official registration it is not possible to get the name on the number anymore. During the event weekend (May 17th–18th) the customer service is serving runners at the competition office (Töölö Sports Hall).

If you need to drop out of the run, there is transportation organized from the route to the finish area from each refreshment station.

If you are able to continue until the nearest refreshment station, please contact the officials there to get the transportation.

Medical staff is available along the route and the First Aid medical service at the finish.

In case of an injury, an illness or other reason please contact the nearest event official.

Competition office

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During the event 17.–18.5. the competition office is located at Töölö Sports Hall (Kisahalli), address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1, Helsinki. Entrance is located at the eastern side (the parking area’s side).

All the runners that belong to the Finnish social security system (KELA) are insured for acute illness and injuries sustained during the race on May 18th 2019. Participants not belonging to the Finnish Social system participate the event and run at their own risk.

Competition Office opening hours: \\ Friday May 17th, 2019 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (9:00–20:00) \\ Saturday May 18th, 2019 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (8:00–14:00) (B-hall 8 AM–3 PM) Please note that the kids’ Minimarathon competition office will be located at Eläintarha Sports Field (Vauhtitie 6) on May 18th.

EcoCompass All running events organized by Finnish Athletics Federation are certified as Eco­ Compass Events. We want to develop more sustainable events and take the environment into consideration. Help us by recycling and putting your trash into trash cans.

Equipment storage & Storage for valuables The equipment storage area is located behind the Telia 5G Areena at Bollis 6 (football field). Runners can leave their equipment to the storage in large gear bag which is delivered at packet pick-up when you receive your race bib number. All items left to the equipment storage must fit into the bag (50 x 55 cm). Close the bag and attach the sticker with the bib number identification on it. Identification sticker will be in the envelope with the bib number.

Storage area is guarded and only runners wearing a bib number will be let in the area.

Small valuables that fit an A4 envelope (phone,money,watch etc.) can be left to the storage for valuables during the race.

The storage is located at Bollis 6 and it is open on race day from 9 AM to 9.30 PM (9–21.30). The cost of the storage is 5 € (cash only).

Lost and Found During the event lost and found items are returned to the Competition Office’s Info desk. Enquiries after the event: maraton@sul.fi

Parking There is no reserved parking for the runners near the Telia 5G Areena. It is recommended to use the public transportation to reach the event venue.

EuroPark Helsinki offers 30 % discount for Helsinki City Running Day participants at the Euro Park P-CityForum, P-Eliel, P-Kamppi or P-Kluuvi indoor car parks from Friday to Sunday. The discount is given with a QR-code (the QR-code is on the 1st page of this info PDF and also on the website).

Photos During the event, our partner Marathon Photos, will take pictures of all runners. After the race, the pictures are available for viewing and purchase online. The pictures taken will be available online after the event only for runners who have given their permission to photos while registrating to the event. You can view and order the photos a few days after the race at Marathon Photos web page.

The organizer has also their own photographers in the event. The organizer has all rights to use the pictures and videos taken in the event.

Recovery area – a new service for runners The recovery area is located behind the finish area (Telia 5G Areena). The area includes

Avantopool Kinos cold recovery pools, sauna, massage services and 0 gravity chairs and pressure pants by NormaTec Recovery.

Rules All registered runners are obligated to follow rules and regulations of Helsinki City Running Day events. The events are organized by the Finnish Athletics Federation and local sports clubs Helsingin Kisa-Veikot, Helsingin Poliisi-Voimailijat and Viipurin Urheilijat.

The event complies with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) competition rules.

Shake Out Run Shake Out Run wakes up your body for the next day’s race! Join us and meet your fellow runners for a short 20–30 minutes run along the beautiful Töölö Bay. We start on Friday May 17th at 6 PM next to Töölö Sports Hall front doors.

Showers The runners will have free entry to the Swimming Stadium on the race day by showing the bib number. Address: Hammar­ skjöldintie 5)

Spectators The spectators can watch the race along the route (Please, note: At some spots there are traffic limitations which will slow down or even stop traffic).

At the Telia 5G Areena (Open from 08.30 AM), spectators can go to the spectator area to cheer for the runners.

Timing and running bib Timing system works with a bib tag attached to the bib number. Gross time (from firing of the gun to crossing the finish line) is the official result of the race. Also the so called net time, time from crossing the starting line to crossing the finish line, will be measured for each runner. Timing and result service are provided by Ultimate sport Service.

The running bib can be picked up during the opening times of the competition office AT THE LATEST 1,5 HOURS BEFORE THE START. You may have another person

to pick up your race package.

Toilets Temporary toilets are available around the event area. Please note that there may be queues due to the large number of participants.

Reserve enough time for going to the toilet!

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Bib number is personal and it cannot be given or transferred to another person. Write the ICE-phone number (In Case of Emergency) behind the bib. Bib number needs to be attached to the front of the shirt, so that it is clear and visible. Only runners with the official bib are allowed to run along the route and enter the finish area.

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Helsinki City Run has five (5) start groups. First group start at 11:30 AM and next four groups in every 10 minutes.

Runners are divided into starting groups according to target times given while registering for the event.

The start group number and colour will be printed to the personal bib numbers, and the runner must start with the group given.

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Every runner finishing within the three hours maximum running time will receive a HCR medal. With the medal you can get a free entry to the Helsinki City Running Day after party at Apollo Live Club (age limit 20 years).

The three best women and the three best men will be awarded with prize moneys. Also the fastest runner in each age group will be awarded with a prize (picked up from competition office at Telia 5G Areena). A prize ceremony will be held for the three best women and three males at the stadium immediately after the run.

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Maximum running time at Helsinki City Run is 3 hours.

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There are fifteen (15) refreshment stations along the route and one Sportyfeel gel station. Along the route, the refreshment stations serve water and Sportyfeel Sports Drink (lemon taste) 5 %. The Finnish salty pickled cucumber and raisins are offered at some stations. In addition, there is wider selection of eatables in the finish area. Toilet is also available at every refreshment station.

If you have personal refreshments, please bring them to the marked places at the competition office BY 1 PM ON THE RACE DAY. You can place your drink in a basket to be brought to a refreshment station. Make sure you recognize your drink, and that it is marked with your name, running number and the kilometres of the refreshment station.

Please see the locations of the stations here or on website (Garmin Helsinki More detailed maps City Marathon info).

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Pace makers help you to keep up the steady speed during the whole event. These experienced runners are wearing flags with the finishing time and bright coloured vests and they will run the whole route with a steady pace.

HCM has pace makers aiming to the following finishing times: 3:30 h, 3:45 h, 4 h, 4:15 h, 4:30 h, 4:45 h, 5 h ja 5:30 h. Before the start you will find the pace makers near the finishing time signs beside the start area.

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If you need to drop out of the run, there is transportation organized from the route to the finish area from each refreshment station.

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The maximum race time is 6 hours from the start. This means the runner must cross the finishing line at 9:15 PM at the latest, to be able to get an acceptable result. This time schedule will be used in all functions of the race, for example the services after the race will be closed according to the schedule at 9:15 PM. To be able to maintain your participation right, you should be at the measuring points as followed: \\ 5 kilometres by 41 minutes from the start \\ 10 kilometres by 1:24 from the start \\ 20 kilometres by 2:49 from the start \\ 30 kilometres by 4:17 from the start \\ 40 kilometres by 5:40 from the start

medal. With the medal you can get a free entry to the Helsinki City Running Day after party at Apollo Live Club (age limit 20 years).

The three best women and the three best men will be awarded with prize moneys. In open class the best ten runners will be awarded.

Also the three best women and the three best men in each age group will be awarded with a prize (picked up from competition office at Telia 5G Areena). A prize ceremony will be held for the three best women and three males at the stadium immediately after the run.

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Running bib The running bib (from

A-hall) and t-shirt (from B-hall) can be picked up during the opening times of the competition office, AT THE LATEST ON SATURDAY 18.5.2019 AT 1:30 PM (13:30).

The t-shirt is available only before the event. You may have another person to pick up your race package.

The Expo Area is also located at Kisahalli. You may purchase sports equipment, products and other

services provided by the event partners there.

Bib number is personal and it cannot be given or transferred to another person. Write the ICE-phone number (In Case of Emergency)

behind the bib. Bib number needs to be attached to the front of the shirt, so that it is clear and visible. Only runners with the official bib are allowed to run along the route and enter the finish area.

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The bib numbers of the team and also the baton are picked up all at the same time at the competition office at Töölö Sports Hall (Paavo Nurmen kuja 1).

The bib numbers and the baton are all in the same envelope.

The single-use relay baton, which is a custom type thick paper with timing chips, that is assembled (rolled) by the runners before the race.

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There are fifteen (15) refreshment stations along the HCM/ Relay route and one Sportyfeel gel station.

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area is on Mäntymäentie (the road between Töölö Sports Hall and the Olympic Stadium).

The finish area is at Telia 5G Areena football stadium and this year the whole team can cross the finish line together. The starting time for the first runner of the Relay team (runner A) is 3 PM (15:00). The maximum running time for the team is 6 hours.

Equipment storage & Storage for valuables The equipment storage area is located behind the Telia 5G Areena at Bollis 6 (football field). Runners can leave their equipment to the storage in large gear bag which is delivered at packet pick-up when you receive your race bib number. All items left to the equipment storage should fit into the bag (50 x 55 cm). Small valuables that fit a A4 envelope (phone, money, watch etc.) can be left to the storage for valuables during the race. There is no additional equipment storage at the transition areas.

The equipment are moved to the transition areas and from them by the team members.

Practical tip: you can deliver the previous runners equipment to the transition area in the race bag and they can take yours with them as they finish their run.

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The transition areas and transportation

The transition areas are clearly marked on the route. The following runner will wait in the side of the route on the transition area for their turn. The transition is made by passing the relay baton from one runner to another. The runners must change the relay baton provided by the organizer in the transitions.

The running distances are approximately 15, 8, 7 and 12 kilometers. The transition areas are located in Merisatamanranta (Kaivopuisto) at 15 km, Karamzininranta at 23 km and Pikkuniemi at 30 km. The transition areas are located in places that are relatively easy to reach by public transport.

There is no transportation arranged to the transition areas. The runners will get to the transition areas by public transportation.

From ­https:/­/­reittiopas­.­hsl.fi/ you find easily

the realtime public transport of Helsinki and also from the picture below (Helsinki City Marathon Relay directions for public transportation). Helsinki public transport ticket is included in the entry fee and you will get the tickets when picking up the race numbers. We recommend all relay runners to leave in time for the transition areas as the transportation may take some time.

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Each runner of a team finishing the race within the maximum time receives a Helsinki City Running Day finisher

medal. With the medal you can get a free entry to the Helsinki City Running Day after party at Apollo Live Club (age limit 20 years).

The three best teams will be awarded with special prizes. A prize ceremony will be held at the stadium after the race.

Results The results are published at the website www.helsinkicityrunningday.fi/en/ tulokset-hcmv/ During the event the results are updated in real time in the Ultimate Live service.

How to get to the transition areas by public transport From Töölö Sports Hall (Expo, Competition office and start area) to transition areas 1st transition area (15 k) Merisatamanranta (Kaivopuisto) Take a tram 10 from Ooppera tram stop to Tarkk’mpujankatu and after that either walk 750 m or take a bus 24 to Kapteenipuistikko.

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DOUBLE 2019 INFO ¡¡¡¡

HELSINKI CITY DOUBLE INFO In Helsinki City Double the runners run both Helsinki City Run half marathon and Garmin Helsinki City Marathon on May 18th, 2019. Please see also Helsinki City Run’s and marathon’s infos.

Bib numbers and t-shirts The Helsinki City Double runners will pick up their running bibs from the HCRD-Expo (Paavo Nurmen kuja 1, 00250 Helsinki) 1,5 hours before the half marathon start. In the envelope will be both Helsinki City Run half marahton’s and Helsinki City Marathon’s bib numbers.

The runners must wear the half marathon’s bib number first and change the bib number for marathon’s after finishing the half marathon.

The Double runners will get the half marathon and marathon’s t-shirts.

Helsinki City Double – Indoors Area We will offer for the runners of Helsinki City Double an area at the Finish (Telia 5G Areena) where they are able to have a short break / grab some energy after finishing the half marathon and before going to the marathon’s start.

Maximum running time Maximum running time at half marathon is 3 hours and for marathon 6 hours.

The maximum running time must be met also at the checkpoints. A runner who stays behind the control personnel continues at own risk.

Timetable, starts and finish The runners run both Helsinki City Run half marathon and Garmin Helsinki City Marathon on May 18th, 2019. The double runners can start any time among the five half marathon starts they like. Helsinki City Run half marathon starts are 11:30 AM–12:10 in every ten minutes from Mäntymäentie, next to the Expo at Töölö Sports Hall.

After finishing the half marathon the runners should be at the Garmin Helsinki City Marathon’s start area at the latest 2:45 PM. The double runners are responsible of themselves to make it there on time. From the half marathon’s finish area (Telia 5G Areena) there is about 10 minutes walk to the marathon’s start (Mäntymäentie). The half marathon’s cut off time is 3 hours and marathon’s 6 hours.

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Series and prizes

Each runner finishing the half marathon within 3 hours and marathon within 6 hours receives a Helsinki City Run finisher medal and Garmin Helsinki City Marathon finisher medal.

The Helsinki City Double runners will get result both from half marathon and marathon but also the combined results from both events.

Three best male and female double runners will receive a special prize.

HELSINKI CITY 5 INFO ¡¡¡¡

HELSINKI CITY 5 INFO Age groups, start and route Age groups are women, men, 15 years old, 17 years and 19 years old.

Helsinki City 5 starts from Ruoholahti Market Square (address: Ruoholahdentori, 00180 Helsinki) at 3:15 PM and the finish is located at the Telia 5 G Areena. The route is made as flat, fast and urban as possible.

Competition office and running bib Competition and the Running Expo are located in Töölö Sports Hall (address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1, 00250 Helsinki) and it is open on Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th for the bib, t-shirt and race package pick up. Please note that the start is in Ruoholahti and you need to reserve time for the public transport. One-way public transport ticket is offered for every Helsinki City 5 runner.

The running bib (from the A-hall) and t-shirt (from the B-hall) can be picked up during the opening times of the competition office, AT THE LATEST ON SATURDAY MAY 18th AT 1:15 PM (13:15). The t-shirt is available only before the event. You may have another person to pick up your race package. The Expo Area is located at Töölö Sports Hall (Töölön Kisahalli, Paavo Nurmen kuja 1). Please note that the start is in Ruoholahti and you need to reserve time for the public transport. One-way public transport ticket is offered for every Helsinki City 5 runner.

Bib number is personal and it cannot be given or transferred to another person.

Write the ICE-phone number (In Case of

Emergency) behind the bib. Bib number needs to be attached to the front of the shirt, so that it is clear and visible. Only runners with the official bib are allowed to run along the route and enter the finish area.

Directions for public transport (Helsinki City 5 only) The runners will get to the start area by public transport. Helsinki public transport ticket is included in the entry fee, please see the directions for the public transport in the picture below. You should reserve at least 30 minutes for the trip.

The easiest way to get from Töölö Sports Hall (Competition office) to the start area in Ruoholahti Market Square is by metro.

Take the bus towards Elielinaukio (Railway Station) or Kamppi or tram number 2,4, or 10 towards the city center. Get on the subway in Kamppi or the Railway Station and get off at Ruoholahti metro station.

Real-time timetables available on https://reittiopas.hsl.fi/

Maximum running time The maximum race time is 1 hour from the start. This means the runner must cross the finishing line at 4:15 PM at the latest, to be able to get an acceptable result. The finish area will be closed about one hour after the race start.

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Every runner finishing within the one hour maximum running time will receive a Helsinki City Running day medal.

With the medal you can get a free entry to the Helsinki City Running Day after party at Apollo Live Club (age limit 20 years).

The three best women and the three best men will be awarded with prize money.

Also the fastest runner in each age group will be awarded with a price (picked up from competition office at Telia 5G Areena).

A prize ceremony will be held for the three best women and three males at the stadium immediately after the run.

Refresment stations There is one refreshment station along the route and one at the finish area.

The refreshment stations serve water and Sportyfeel Sports Drink (lemon taste) 5 %.

See the location from the route map.

Results The results are published on the website: www.helsinkicityrunningday.fi/en/ tulokset-hc5/

Equipment storage for Helsinki City 5 Equipment storage is located in a truck in Ruoholahti starting area and opens at 1 PM. All the gear bags will be transferred to Telia 5G Areena (finish) during the race.

The equipment storage truck will be front of Telia 5G Areena. Please see the exact location from the event area map.

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Friday 17.5.2019 Pick up of the running bib (HCM marathon, Marathon Relay, HCR half marathon, 5 k, double & MINIMARATHON) + Expo: partners, vendors and exhibitors, Intersport shop

Töölö Sports Hall (Töölön Kisahalli, Paavo Nurmen kuja 1)

9 AM–8 PM

Norlandia Minimarathon event office opens at Eläintarhan Urheilukenttä. Note the different location than Friday!

Eläintarha Sports Field (Eläintarhan urheilukenttä), Vauhtitie 6

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Pick up of the running bib at the latest 1,5 hours before the start!

(HCM, HCR, HC5 & RELAY, DOUBLE)

Töölö Sports Hall (Töölön Kisahalli, Paavo Nurmen kuja 1)

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EXPO: partners, vendors and exhibitors, Intersport shop

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THE GEAR BAGS STORES YOUR EQUIPMENT Note to Helsinki City 5 -runners! Helsinki City 5 equipment storage is at Ruoholahti market square and will move to Telia 5G Areena after the race (see the equipment pick up point in the map).

The other HCRD events’ equipment storage is located at the football field Bollis 6, behind the Telia 5G Areena.

It is open from 9 AM to 9.30 PM (21.30 o’clock) on the event day. All left items must be placed inside a bag given at the race office.

The blue Gear Bag will be given from the race office when you pick up the race number.

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You can change your clothes at Bollis (next to equipment storage). Gear changing area is marked clearly. Mark your gear bag with the bib number sticker. You will find the sticker in the envelope given at the race office.

Pack all your items inside the blue gear bag and close it. The size of the bag is 50 x 55 cm.

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You may collect your bag with your bib number after the race. Please note that the bag is given only to person having the matching bib.

Please note that the organizer is not responsible for the valuables left to the equipment storage. A separate storage for valuables for 5 € price is available (cash only).

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NORLANDIA MINIMARATHON 2019 INFO ¡¡¡¡

NORLANDIA MINIMARATHON For the smallest runners of the family Saturday morning on 18th of May, 2019 Welcome to Norlandia Minimarathon which is organized on the same day with Helsinki City Running Day at Eläintarha Sports Field. Register your children on the website: www.minimarathon.fi

Norlandia Minimarathon is much more than running!  Minimarathon brings the family together to enjoy fun activities of sport. It is a children’s sport event where kids can play together and feel the atmosphere of the big competition. There will be lots of fun activities available at the Eläintarha Sports Field where the time flies. Come early enough to play before the start, the area opens at 8 AM! First starting group hits the route at 9 AM. The 5 years and under 5 years children start first. The route is 1 km long and finishes at Telia 5G Areena. After the run you can return to Eläintarha Sports Field. The activity points are open until 12 PM.

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\\ If you haven’t registered your children online, the post-­ registration is also possible at the event office on Friday May 17th at the Töölö Sports Hall (address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1) and on Saturday May 18th until 8.30 AM at the Eläintarha Sports Field (address: Vauhtitie 6). It is possible to pay with cash or credit card.

\\ It is recommended to arrive to the event by 8:30 AM so there is enough time to enjoy the activities before the run. The first group starts running at 9 AM (GIRLS 5 YEARS AND UNDER). There are 15 starts in Minimarathon, divided by age and gender.

Before every start there will also be a fun warm-up for everybody. At Minimarathon there is no timing.

BIB PICK-UP \\ All the Minimarathon participants need to pick up their running numbers and t-shirts from the event office before the race, at the latest on Saturfay by 8:30 AM! The runner’s name and number are needed when picking up the race package. You have received the number on email.

EVENT OFFICE \\ The event office and EXPO is located on Friday May 17th from 09 AM to 8 PM in Töölön Kisahalli (Töölö Sports Hall, address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1). \\ On Saturday morning the event office is located at the Eläintarha Sports Field (address Vauhtitie 6) from 7:30–8.30 AM.

SWIMMING STADIUM \\ The entry fee includes the free entry to the Helsinki Swimming Stadium on Saturday May 18th. The swimming stadium is located right next to the Eläintarha Sports Field (address: Hammarskjöldintie 5). Participants will get in for free by showing their runners numbers at the ­entrance.

The parents need to pay the entrance fee according to the normal price list.

FINISH, MEDAL AND REFRESHMENTS \\ The finish line is located at the Telia 5G Areena.

After finishing the run every participant will get a medal and can enjoy some snacks and refreshments at the Telia 5G Areena. After the run it is still possible to go back to Eläintarha Sports Field to play and enjoy the activities until 12 PM.

NORLANDIA MINIMARATHON 2019 INFO ¡¡¡¡

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