Helsinki City Run is the biggest half marathon event in Finland. Over 7800 runners participated in Helsinki City Run in 2008. Race course is officially measured 21,097 km.

 

The race office is located at the Olympic Stadium. It will be clearly marked by signs. 

 

All participants can pick up their race numbers at the race office either on Friday or Saturday during race office hours. The number has to be picked up on Saturday 9th by 13.00 hrs (1 pm) the latest.

After You have picked up the number You can get the Helsinki City Run t-shirt from another desk at the end of the expo area.

 

There will be the Champion Chip-system for result taking. Your datachip, which has been fastened to your running shoe gives results. You have to use exactly that chip you are given and it only works for Helsinki City Run 2009. You may not use your own chip if you have one. You have to return your chip after the race otherwise you will be charged 45 EUR.  If you have to retire before finishing the race you have to return your datachip to the officials.

 

The Helsinki City Run race will take place on May 9th. There is 4 start groups. Your starting group depends about the estimated time you tell in entry. If you haven't tell us your estimated time, you will automatically be in the last start group.

 

The race finishes inside the Olympic Stadium. After passing the finish line proceed to the end of the area. Once at the end of the area you will receive your medal and the officials will remove your chip from your running shoe.

After leaving the finish area you can either enter the refreshment service area or you can go and collect your personal belongings. In the service area you will find lost of refreshments. 

Medical services are also available.

 

You can leave your personal belongings in the Olympic Stadium C-section. (It will be well marked). Only those with a competition number are allowed to enter the storage area. The storage area will be open between 12.00 and 19.00 hrs. on race day. 

 

NOTE: The organizers are not responsible for any valuables or money left in the storage area! There will be storage for valuables for a fee of 5 EUR.

All participants can use the washing/ swimming/ sauna facilities at the Swimming Stadium.  It will be open for the runners between 16.00 and 19.00 hrs. Admission is only for runners with competition numbers.  The Swimming Stadium is located close to the Olympic Stadium. Take a 50cent coin for the locker.

 

Medical services can be contacted at each refreshment station. It will also be available at the finish area.

 

The race number should be pinned to the front of your shirt so that the numbers are clearly visible. You get the safety pins with your race number.  You can keep your number after the race.

 

The locations of the stations are marked on the route map. Refreshment stations offer water and Gatorade-sports drink.

 

Each kilometre on the route is marked. 

 

The maximum race time is 3 hrs.

 

Each runner finishing within 3 hours receives a Helsinki City Run medal.

 

If you have to retire before finishing the race give your datachip from your shoe to the officials at the nearest refreshment station. If you do not return your datachip we will charge a 45 EUR fee. You can get to the race office in the control car driving behind the last runner.

 

You can find the results immediately after the race from our website: www.helsinkicityrun.com

 

The spectators can watch the race along the route (Note: At some spots there are traffic limitations which will slow down or even hinder traffic!) Spectators are also welcome to the Olympic Stadiums A-section to greet the finishing runners!

 

The climate is pleasant: average temperature being between +18-22 °C with a fresh touch of sea breeze.  

 

WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK AND SUCCESS IN THE RACE!

 

Helsinki City Run Organization