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2/2015 | HCM EDITION
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Markku Haverinen
Recreational Sports Manager /
Event Director
Helsinki City Marathon
– A family of running events that grows and renews itself
In this magazine
Helsinki City Marathon celebrates
35th anniversary with brand new cource ............... 4
HCM is approaching middle age. Saturday 15th of August will mark the birthday of the event,
and we will celebrate it by working. As organisers, our goal is to offer a high-quality running
event for all participants. The new HCM will offer a great sports experience at the best locations
in Helsinki. We want to keep up with the changing times, which is why we have listened to
your wishes carefully. The changes we are making were inspired by feedback from participants.
Event information and schedule ............................. 6
This is the 35th Helsinki City Marathon, and the event will undergo the biggest changes in
HCM 2015 route map ........................................... 12
its history this year. The marathon is all about the route, and the most important changes to
HCM are route-related. Runner-friendliness is the underlying principle of the event, and it can
be seen in a number of details at the event. We wanted more audience, more entertainment
through music, improved refreshment service, more sponge stations and, of course, a route
that stays within the borders of Helsinki. This year’s event achieves all of the above.
Perskindol Helsinki Street Run is the latest member of the HCM family. Street Run is the
perfect opportunity to get a glimpse of what the marathon has to offer, without the toughness
of the full distance. The Street Runners start 45 minutes after the marathoners and run for
17 kilometres along a route that follows the second lap of the HCM route. Street Run is the
best way to test your marathon mood!
The event map ....................................................... 7
Participant information .......................................... 8
Chiquita Minimarathon ........................................ 10
The refreshment stations, table of steady pace .... 13
HCR rose to the expectations of runners ............... 14
Perskindol Helsinki Street Run .............................. 15
Helsinki by Poets of the Fall .................................. 16
Happy runners at HCM ......................................... 18
Bib number .......................................................... 20
Everyone who witnessed the Chiquita Minimarathon felt touched by the sincere and warm
nature of the event. Almost 2,000 children running from the Eläintarha sports field to the
Olympic Stadium is something both the children and their parents will remember for a long
time. Registration to this family event is open until 12 August.
I wish you all a warm welcome to HCM!
HELSINKI CITY MARATHON & RUN -magazine
Helsinki City Marathon, edition
EDITORIAL STAFF, Leader Editor Markku Haverinen, [email protected]
Helsinki City -running events
Finnish Athletics (FA) , Radiokatu 20, 00240 Helsinki, Finland
tel. +358 9 3481 2405, fax +358 9 3481 2367, [email protected]
www.helsinkicitymarathon.fi, www.helsinkicityrun.fi, www.minimarathon.fi
Layout Erja Lehto
Print PunaMusta
Publisher SUL
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Maxim Helsinki City Marathon 2015
Helsinki City Marathon
celebrates 35th anniversary
with brand new course
The wishes of runners were listened to when planning
the new Helsinki City Marathon route 2015. The new, faster
route is made up of one lap that is run twice, near the city centre.
The route has frequent, well-equipped service points and
it offers more cheers and things to see for the runners.
H
elsinki City Marathon will celebrate its 35th birthday
in August 15th with a new route that takes the runners
from the smooth urban passageways to the city’s
parks and along its coasts. The route winds in central
Helsinki and includes more service points than before.
The new route has been planned based on the feedback from runners,
in close cooperation with the city of Helsinki.
Markku Haverinen, HCM Event Director, says that the new route
will make Helsinki City Marathon worthy of its title, because the
race will no longer include a visit to Espoo.
- The new route is flatter and more comfortable to run than the old
one. In particular, we wanted to avoid hills towards the end of the
race. The last eight kilometres of the new route are run on flat, paved
road. This makes the course smoother for the runners and helps
them break their personal records. The long hills that used to slow
down and exhaust the runners at the end of the route are now run
twice in the course of the run, but in the other direction.
In the new route, everyone will run in the same direction nearly the
whole time, which makes running smoother and safer. Compared to
previous years, the new route contains twice the amount of showers
and allows for a more strategic placement of the service points. There
will be two additional refuelling points near the end of the race.
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- On a typical Saturday summer day, the Töölönlahti Bay and the
Helsinki-Baana bicycle lane are busy with people. The old route
did not go through these places, which means we can expect more
audiences and cheers this time.
All in all the runners will have an overlook of the architecture
and culture of Finland’s capital. The runner will face a part of the
historical and the most beautiful Helsinki: the Olympic Stadium,
Lauttasaari-Island, Kaivopuisto-Park and Esplanadi-street and a
part of the architecturally interesting city centre are all located along
the marathon route.
This year is also the last chance to finish the race to historical
Olympic Stadium before it will be closed for renovation for some
years. So welcome to experience one of the most beautiful part of
Scandinavia around the streets of Helsinki, we promise it will stay
unforgettable!
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15.8.2015
Maxim Helsinki City Marathon
Perskindol Helsinki Street Run
Chiquita Minimarathon
Event information
Welcome to 35th Helsinki City Marathon or brand new Street Run!
In order to make your marathon experience in Helsinki as pleasant
as possible, please take a look at the information provided in this
magazine before the event. Also visit the events websites for more
last minute news and information about the events.
Competition office and expo
The Helsinki City Marathon and Street Run expo is located at Töölön
Kisahalli (Töölö sports hall), address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1, Helsinki.
The expo and competition office will be open on Friday August 14,
2015 between 12 PM and 8 PM and on Saturday August 15, 2015
between 9AM and 1PM. Remember to pick up your bib number
and t-shirt before 1 PM on Saturday!
The start and the finish
The starting line of the Helsinki City Marathon and Street Run is
located on the Mäntymäentie-street, next to the Töölö Sports hall.
The start of the marathon is at 3 PM and Street Run 45 minutes later
at 3:45 PM. The finish line and post race refreshment services for
both events is located inside the historical Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
Chiquita Minimarathon
Chiquita Minimarathon, a fun run event for children and whole
family, is organized on Saturday August 15, 2015 between 9 AM
and 1 PM at Eläintarha Sports Field and at the Olympic Stadium.
The start for the first age group is at 10 AM. The Minimarathon
participants need to pick up their race package from the event
expo at Töölön kisahalli on Friday August 14, between 12 PM
and 8 PM or on Saturday August 15 between 8 AM and 9 AM at
Eläintarha Sports field. Join the fun and register for Minimarathon:
www.minimarathon.fi
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Event schedule
Friday 14th August, 2015
12 AM – 8 PM Helsinki City Marathon & Street Run event office and the
expo area are open at the Töölö’s Sports Hall, address:
Paavo Nurmen kuja 1.
12 AM – 8 PM Minimarathon office open at the Töölö’s Sports Hall
Saturday 15th August, 2015
8 AM – 9 AM Minimarathon office open at Eläintarha Sports field
(notice, different location than Friday!)
9 AM – 1 PM Event office and the expo area open at Töölö´s Sports Hall
10 AM Minimarathon starts at Eläintarha Sports field
10 AM Olympic Stadium A-section open to spectators
12.30 AM Clothing & gear check and storage for valuables opens to
runners
1 PM Bib number pick up ends and the expo closes
at the competition office
1 PM Own refreshments must be brought to an assigned table
at the Töölö Sports hall
2.45 PM Runners ready at the start area at Mäntymäentie-street
3 PM Helsinki City Marathon start
3 PM
Competition info opens at Olympic Stadium
3.45 PM Street Run start
9.15 PM HCM race time ends and finish area closes
at the Olympic Stadium
9.30 PM The storage for valuables closes
9.30 PM Swimming Stadium closes
9.30 PM Competition info is closed
Tapahtuma-alue
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1. Kisatoimisto ja HCM Expo •
Helsinki City Marathon Office and HCM Expo
2. Lähtö • Start
3. Maali • Finish
4. Varustesäilytys • Equipment storage
5. Suihkut (kilpailun jälkeen) • Showers (after race)
6. Minimarathonin lähtöalue • Minimarathon start
7. WC • Toilets
8. Katsojat: A-katsomon portti •
Spectators: A-section entrance
9. Vaatteiden vaihto m+n ja arvotavarasäilytys •
Changing rooms and storage for valuables
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Participant information
Competition office and expo
The storage for valuables
Competition office and event expo are located at Töölön Kisahalli in Helsinki
(in English Töölö Sports Hall), address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1, during the event
August 14-15, 2015.
A guarded safety deposit service is available just in front of the Olympic
Stadium. A fee of 5 EUR will be charged (in cash) and only runners wearing a
bib number will be let in. Items that you can leave to the storage for valuables
include wallets, cell phones, keys, and other small valuables that fit in to an
envelope. The storage for valuables is open on Saturday from 12.30 AM to
9.30 PM.
The office and the expo will be open:
•Friday August 14, 2015 12 PM to 8 PM
•Saturday August 15, 2015 9 AM to 1 PM
Runners are recommend to arrive to the event by public transportation.
Please check Helsinki region transport for the timetables:
www.reittiopas.fi/en.
There is no parking space reserved for the runners or spectators. From the city
centre the sports hall is only a walking distance away (about 1,5 kilometers)
from the railway station.
Info desk
Info desk will serve runners at the office at Töölö Sports Hall. After the office
is closed at 1:00 PM on the race day the desk will be re-located at the finish
area at the Olympic stadium indoor track.
If you have any questions, please contact the info desk at the HCM office.
You can reach the office by phone +358 9 3481 2405 or by e-mail maraton@
sul.fi. The phone lines might be quite busy at times during the event.
Race package
All registered runners must collect their race package (incl. bib number,
safety pins and event t-shirt) by 1:00 PM on the race day. Runners need
only know their bib number before picking up the package, no start permit
needed. Event t-shirts must be collected from separate assigned tables after
collecting the bib. T-shirts cannot be picked-up afterwards.
If the participant cannot collect his or her race package by him/herself,
another person is able to do that. In that case, please give your bib number
information to the person picking up your bib.
Street Run running shirt
Street Run runners must wear the yellow event t-shirt on them during the
whole run. Shirts will be delivered at the competition office with bib numbers.
Bib Number
Bib number is personal and it cannot be given to another person because
timing system works with personal bib tag attached to the bib number.
Runners need to wear the bib in order to get official result.
The bib number must the attached in front of a shirt and be visible during
the whole race. Runners not wearing bib numbers will be removed from the
running route. Only the runners wearing bib numbers are allowed to enter
the finish and equipment storage area.
Remember to fold and remove the separation letterhead part of the bib
before use. If you use luggage service, you can give the smaller luggage tag
with your number on it to the personnel at the luggage service and make the
service faster. Number is disposable and do not need to return.
Every runner must fill in ICE (In Case of Emergency) phone number at the
back side of the bib number.
Equipment Storage
The equipment storage area is located outside the Olympic Stadium section
B. Runners can leave closed bags there with the bib number identification
string attached to the bag. Identification string will be at the envelope with
the bib number. Storage area is guarded and only runners wearing a bib
number will be let in the area.
The storage will be open from 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM on the race day.
Runners can give the smaller luggage tag at their bib number to the personnel
at the luggage service when picking up the bag and make the service faster.
Please note that the organizer is not responsible for lost items and the
storage service for valuable is recommended for items such as wallets, cell
phones, and watches etc.
Maximum running time
The maximum running time in Helsinki City Marathon is 6 hours. A runner not
finishing by 9:15 PM cannot be either guaranteed an official timing or result.
Also note that this 6hr pace schedule must be followed throughout the race:
At 5km 41minutes from the start
At 10km 1hr 24 minutes from the start
At 20km 2hrs 49 minutes from the start
At 30km 4hrs 17 minutes from the start
At 40km 5hrs 40 minutes from the start
At the Finish Line 6hrs from the start
Street Run running time is 5 hours 30 minutes from the start. Runners must
finish by 9:15 PM.
Timing
Participants must obey the organizer´s guidance to use the system correctly.
Runners who does not comply with the instructions, does not promise official
time and result.
Helsinki City Marathon and Street Run timing system works with bib tag
attached to the bib number. Bib number needs to be attached to the front of
the shirt, so that it is clear and visible. Bib number is personal and it cannot
be given or transferred to another person for safety reasons.
Gross time (from firing of the gun to crossing the finish line) is the official
result of the race. Also so called the net time, time from crossing the starting
line to crossing the finish line, will be given for each runner.
The route
The route of the Helsinki City Marathon and Street Run is strongly influenced
by the sea and the parks. The preliminary route map can be found from this
magazine and also from the event websites. The police and traffic controllers
will be controlling the route and showing the way for the runners in the
intersections. In case the intersection is not guided, it is advised to always go
straight. Each kilometer is indicated by a km-sign. Timing clocks are located
in front of the leading runner and at 5/10/15/20/25/30/35 km marks and at
the finish.
Start
Start place is at Mäntymäentie-street near Töölö Sports Hall. Helsinki City
Marathon start at 3 PM and Street Run at 3:45 PM. Runners should be at the
start area 15 minutes before the start.
Marathon runners are advised to select their spot at the start area
according to their own expected finishing time (signs: 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, and
4:00 etc.). Make sure that you are in time for the start!
Finish
The finish line is located at the legendary Helsinki Olympic Stadium. After
crossing the finish line runners can move towards the post-race refreshment
area drinks and snacks. Due to large number of participants, different kind of
diets cannot be taken into consideration. Also medical service will be located
near the finish line at the Stadium.
Refreshment stations
There will be altogether 14 refreshment stations at Helsinki City Marathon
and 6 at Street Run. All stations serve water and Maxim sports drink (taste
orange-lemon). Some stations also serve bananas and pickled cucumbers.
There are also showers and toilets near every refreshment station. See the
refreshment stations table in this magazine for more information.
Own refreshments
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
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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
kilometers of the refreshment station.
Sponging and shower stations
There will be sponging stations and showers at each refreshment station.
Personal sponge will be included in runner’s participant bag.
Medical service
Medical service is available at all the refreshment stations along the route
and at the finish. Also other medical staff is available along the route. In case
of an injury, an illness or other reason, which forces you to discontinue the
race, please first contact the race official near you.
Pacemakers
There are pace makers for target times of 4:00/4:15/4:30/5:00/5:30. Each
pace maker is wearing a colorful t-shirt and a flag so that they are easily
recognizable at the start area.
Discontinuing the race
If you need to discontinue the race, there is a transportation organized from
each refreshment station to the finish.
Disqualification
Runner short cutting the marked route, disturbing other runners, or not
following the rules and regulations stated by the organizer will be disqualified
from the race. His or hers participation right for other Finnish Athletics’ (FA)
events might also be denied in the future.
Optional insurance fee
If the participant purchases the optional cancellation insurance, he/she is
able to postpone the registration to next year’s event in case of a sickness or
an injury. Runners can add the insurance to the registration at the personal
registration profile.
The insurance fee is 10 EUR. The postponing can be done only once
(one year ahead) and only for the runner himself/herself. In addition, the
participant has to send the organizer a doctor’s certificate before the race
day regarding the injury or sickness affecting the participation. The certificate
can be submitted either by email (recommended), or mail. If it is sent by mail,
it should have the postal stamp date of the race day at the latest. A copy of
a medical certificate will be accepted. Please check contact information at
the website.
Participation insurance
The runners who belong to the Finnish social security system (KELA) are
insured for acute illness and injuries sustained during the race on August
15, 2015.
The insurance is valid from the time the runner enters the start area to
the time the runner has left the marked finish area. If the participant needs
to use the insurance, he/she needs to contact the official medical services at
the event first. The insured runner is first responsible himself/herself for the
cost associated with the medical treatment. Please note that participants not
belonging to the Finnish Social system run at their own risk.
Age groups
Women: Open/W35/W40/W45/W50/W55/W60
Men: Open/M40/M45/M50/M55/M60/M65/M70
The age groups are divided according to the age on December 31, 2015.
If a runner wants to compete in the “open” class instead of an age group,
please contact the office before the run: [email protected]
Photos
Results
The organizers have all the rights to the photos taken during the events. The
official photos of the race will be taken by MarathonFoto. There will be several
photo shooting spots along the route. A happy face assures a nice photo as
a memory from the race! After the race, the pictures will be 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. If you haven´t given the
permission but still want to do so email at [email protected] or log in to your
registration profile to make the change.
If you have any problems finding the pictures after the race please contact
MarathonFoto customer service.
New registration and result service system Ultimate Sport Service will provide
online results and tracking services available to all runners and followers on
race day.
All results are updated LIVE during the event to the result page. Runners
will get online diploma from their result page also after they have finished.
All results are also available and updated LIVE during the event in the
UltimateLIVE smart phone app. The app can be downloaded for iPhone,
Android and Windows Phone in App Store, Google Play and Windows Store
- or directly from the link http://app.ultimate.dk
Showers at the Helsinki Swimming Stadium
Entry fees includes a free entry to the Helsinki Swimming stadium until 9.30
PM on Saturday August 15, 2015. A runner must present his/her bib number
in order to get a free entry. Showers, sauna and dressing room facilities will
be located at the Swimming Stadium, the usage of swimming pools depends
on the weather. NOTE: 50 cent coin deposit will be needed for the lockers at
the Swimming Stadium.
Spectators
The spectators can watch the race along the route (Note: At some spots,
there are traffic limitations, which will slow down or even stop traffic).
At the Olympic Stadium, section A is open for spectators on Saturday from
10 AM to 9 PM.
Cancelling the participation
Entry fees are non-refundable in every case. The runner does not need to
inform the organization about possible cancellation before the race.
Transferring the registration
The bib number is personal and it must not be given to anyone else without a
new registration at the competition office or from personal registration profile.
The cost for transferring the participation right to another runner is 10 EUR.
Entry to Street Run is personal and it can not be transferred to another
runner.
Prizes
Each runner finishing within maximum running time (HCM 6 hours and Street
Run 5,5 hours) will receive finisher medal.
The 3 best women and men runners will be awarded with money prizes
and get possession of the trophy:
1. 1 750 EUR 2. 1 000 EUR 3. 500 EUR
The prize giving ceremony will be held immediately after the race at the finish
area. Ten best runners from the open classes and three best runners from age
groups will be awarded with a product prizes. Prizes can be collected from
the competition info desk at the Stadium or those will be posted to runners.
Street Run´s best women and men in open class will be awarded right
after the finish at the Stadium.
Diploma
Runners will get online diploma from their result page after they have finished.
Lost and found
During the event, lost and found items can be asked from the information
desk. After the event the items can be inquired from Helsinki City Marathon
office at Radiokatu 20, 00240 Helsinki, [email protected], phone: +358 9 3481 240
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Welcome to Chiquita Minimarathon
on Saturday August 15, 2015!
Chiquita Minimarathon gathers younger “marathon” runners to
Eläintarha Sports Field in the morning of Helsinki City Marathon.
Chiquita Minimarathon is a non-competitive, non-timed fun run
for children under 13 years old. There is no underage limit for the
Minimarathon and the youngest participants can run or walk with
their parents if needed. Every child is a winner at Chiquita Minimarathon and will be rewarded with an event t-shirt, a medal and
some goodies from the event sponsors. In addition to running,
children can try different kind of activities, jump in the bouncy
castles and meet some of the fun mascots such as Paula the cow!
Chiquita Minimarathon participant information
Registration
The registration for Chiquita Minimarathon is open on the event
website www.minimarathon.fi. One may also purchase an entry at
the event office (see below for the opening hours).
The event office and race package pick-up
The event office is located on Friday August 14, 2015 in the hallway
of Töölön Kisahalli (Töölö Sports hall, address: Paavo Nurmen kuja
1, entrance from the Mäntymäentie-street). On Saturday August 15,
2015 the office is relocated to the Eläintarha Sports field, address:
Vauhtitie 6.
All of the Minimarathon participants need to pick up their running
numbers and t-shirts from the event office before the race, latest on
Saturday by 9 AM! Only the runner´s name is needed when picking
up the race package.
The opening hours for the event office
Friday August 14, 2015 12 PM-8 PM
Saturday August 15, 2015 8 AM-9 AM
After the event office is closed on Saturday, the Minimarathon
info desk will be open at Eläintarha Sports field from 9 AM to 1 PM.
The venues for Chiquita Minimarathon
Eläintarha Sports field, Saturday August 15, 2015 9 AM- 1 PM: The
start of the Chiquita Minimarathon and lots of fun activities for
the children.
The Olympic Stadium, Saturday August 15, 2015 10 AM- 1.30
PM, The finish line, medals and post-race refreshments and snacks.
Distances and age groups
Distance ~1,000 meters ~1,000 meters ~1,000 meters
~1,000 meters
~1,000 meters
Age group
5 years
7 years
9 years
11 years
13 years The year of birth
2010 and after
2008 and 2009
2006 and 2007
2004 and 2005
2002 and 2003
NOTICE! No timing at any age group.
There is no timing in the event. The youngest runners will be placed
in the age groups of 5 years old and they can run or walk the route
with an adult if needed.
Running number
The running number needs to be attached in front
of a shirt and be visible during the whole race.
The runners can keep their running numbers
after the Minimarathon.
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Start of the Minimarathon
There are all together 10 start groups in Chiquita Minimarathon, divided by age and gender. The first group will start running at 10 AM.
Before the each start there will be a fun warm-up for the runners. It is
recommended to arrive to the event by 9.30 AM so that there is enough
time to enjoy the activities before the run.
The event timetable
At
10:00 ~10:15 ~10.30 ~10:45 ~11:00 Start group
Boys 5 years, groups 1,2,3 Girls 5 years, groups 4,5,6 Boys 7 years, groups 7,8 Girls 7 years, groups 9,10 Boys 9 years, groups 11,12
At
~11.15 ~11:30 ~11:45 ~12:00 ~12:15 Start group
Girls 9 years, groups 13,14
Boys 11 years, group 15
Girls 11 years, group 16
Boys 13 years, group 17
Girls 13 years, group 18
More information: http://www.minimarathon.fi/en
The Finish line, medal and post-race refreshments
The finish line for the Chiquita Minimarathon is located at
the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. After finishing the race every
runner will get a medal and can enjoy some post-race snacks
and refreshments. After the run it is still possible to go back to
Eläintarha Sports field to play and enjoy the activities. It will be
open until 1 PM.
Free entry to the Swimming Stadium
The entry fee for Chiquita Minimarathon includes a free entry
to the Helsinki Swimming Stadium on Saturday August 15, 2015.
The Swimming Stadium is located right next to the Olympic
Stadium. The Minimarathon participants will get in for free when
showing their running numbers at the entrance. The parents
need to pay the entrance fee according to the normal price list.
NOTE: 50 cent coin deposit will be needed for the lockers at the
Swimming Stadium.
ELÄINTARHA SPORTS
FIELD
1.Entrance
2. Event office
3.Spectators
4. Warm up area
before the start
5.Start
6.Restaurant
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ROUTE MAP 2015
HELSINKI CITY MARATHON
STREET RUN
HELSINKI CITY MARATHON
Reitti - Route 42,195 km
MARATHON
ROUTE
MARATHON REITTI
Blue
andjapink
lines viiva
Sininen
punainen
STREET RUN
RUN ROUTE
Only
the pink line
Vain punainen
viiva
Selite - Explanation
MAXIM GEELIASEMA
Lähtö - Start
Maali - Finish
Virkistysasema - Refresment point
Huuhteluasema - Sponging point
WC - Lavatory
Oikeudet muutoksiin pidätetään.
Karttapohja: © Kaupunkimittausosasto, Helsinki 2015
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List of the refreshment stations
Helsinki City Marathon
Refreshment station 1
2,8 km
Refreshment station 2
6,4 km
Refreshment station 3
8,6 km Refreshment station 4
11,0 km
Refreshment station 5
14,6 km
Refreshment station 6
18,0 km
Refreshment station 7
21,4 km
Refreshment station 8
24,6 km
Refreshment station 9
29,0 km
30,0 km
Refreshment station 10
32,2 km
Refreshment station 11
34,4 km
Refreshment station 12
36,8 km
Refreshment station 13
39,4 km
Refreshment station 14
42,0 km
Finish Line
42,195 km
Distance km Serving
water
water, sports drink*, own refreshments
water, sports drink, own refreshments
water, sports drink, own refreshments, bananas
water, sports drink, own refreshments, pickled cucumbers
water, sports drink, own refreshments
water, sports drink, own refreshments, pickled cucumbers
water, sports drink, own refreshments
water, sports drink, own refreshments
Maxim Energy Gel -station
water, sports drink, own refreshments, pickled cucumbers
water, sports drink, own refreshments
water, sports drink, own refreshments, bananas
water, sports drink, own refreshments, pickled cucumbers
water, sports drink, own refreshments
Post-race refreshments and snacks at Olympic Stadium
Street Run
Refreshment station 1
Refreshment station 2
Refreshment station 3
Refreshment station 4
Refreshment station 5
Refreshment station 6
Finish at Olympic Stadium
There is toilets and sponging / shower station at every refreshment station.
*The official sports drink is Maxim Sports Drink, taste Orange-Lemon, 5% content.
Nutrition / liter: carbohydrates 50g, Na 0286g, salt 0,715g
Helsinki City Marathon Table of steady pace
Pace / km 3.05
3.19
3.33
3.47
4.16
4.58
5.41
7.06
8.32
5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 25 km 30 km 35 km 40 km 42 195 km
15.25 30.50 46.15 1.02 1.17 1.33 1.48 2.03 2.10,00
16.35 33.10 49.45 1.06 1.23 1.40 1.56 2.12 2.20.00
17.45 35.30 53.15 1.11 1.29 1.47 2.04 2.22 2.30.00
18.55 37.50 56.45 1.16 1.35 1.54 2.12 2.31 2.40.00
21.20 42.40 1.04 1.25 1.47 2.08 2.29 2.51 3.00.00
24.52 49.45 1.15 1.40 2.05 2.30 2.55 3.20 3.30.00
28.25 56.50 1.25 1.54 2.22 2.51 3.19 3.48 4.00.00
35.30 1.11 1.47 2.22 2.58 3.32 4.09 4.45 5.00.00
42.661.252.072.503.334.164.595.41
6.00.00
Helsinki City Marathon Route records
Men 2.12.47
Martin FizESP
1993
Women
2.36.14 Albina Galimova
RUS
1991
Records by age classes – Men
Open
40 years
45 years
50 years
55 years
60 years
65 years
70 years
2:12:47 2.23.34
2.38.04 2.38.57
2.43.48
2.51.44
3.04.36
3:27:58
Martin Fitz
Risto Laitinen José Ramón Torres Peanilla Kalle Hakkarainen
Paavo Kettunen
Paavo Kettunen
Paavo Kettunen Aulis Kilpeläinen
ESP FIN ESP FIN FIN FIN FIN FIN 1993
1988
2009
1990
2000
2005
2011
2013 RUS FIN CAN FIN FIN RUS FIN 1991
1990
1984
1998
2004
2009
2008
Records by age classes – Women
Open
35 years
40 years
45 years
50 years
55 years
60 years
2.36.14
2.41.02
2:48:22
2.54.46 3.06.02
3.19.06
3:39:50 Albina Galimova Sinikka Keskitalo
Diana Palmason
Marita Yli-Ilkka
Marita Yli-Ilkka
Irina Reutovich
Pirjo Kurppa
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5
HCR rosaetitoons
the expect
of runners
This May’s Helsinki City Run left both the organizers
and the runners satisfied. The participants praised the
well organized event.
Framework for dreams
Markku Haverinen, Event Director, says everything went as planned
from the organizer’s point of view:
- Every year, we provide the runners with a framework, and they
can use it to realise their dreams. The joy and success I see on their
faces are the best reward for our efforts.
Last year, we renewed our service concept, and this year, we
complemented the change with a new registration and results service
I more or less met
- I’m proud of myself!
ays been well orgamy goal. HCR has alw
ent in general, said
nised and I like the ev
has run more than 30
Tuula Saari who
r life.
half marathons in he
Joonas
Vainionpää
who finished the race in exactly
two hours
is also happy:
- This was my first half marath
on, and
I thought this would be a one
-time thing
for me. However, the experie
nce was so
positive that I might do this aga
in some
time, he said, laughing.
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system. They worked fluently, serving the spectators both along the
route and at home:
- All in all, I had a good feeling about the day. And judging by the
comments of runners, I was not the only one feeling good.
14th of May 2016
Next year’s HCR will be held on Saturday 14th of May. We are
making more changes to the event, for example, the start
and finish areas will be located outside the stadium due to
renovation works. More information on the changes will be
available in the magazines published later this year. Stay tuned!
at
Myötänen be
Triathlete Minna
1:26. She was
in
ed
and finish
her personal best
me third
rformance and ca
happy with her pe
ries:
finish.
in the women’s se
ooth from start to
sm
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- My
two
only for the first
I watched by pace
the flow.
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w
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at I just wen
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s,
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et
m
kilo
For chef Sami Ga
ram, HCR is a
tradition.
He runs both the HC
R and HCM every
year.
- My target time wa
s 1:50 and I finish
ed
very close to it. M
y running was sm
ooth
today. Next week,
I will participate on
my
first NUTS Karhun
kierros Trail, he said
after
crossing the finish
line.
NEW!
FINISH
START
Perskindol Helsinki Street Run
– An introduction to the charms of the marathon!
Perskindol Helsinki Street Run will be held on the same day with
Helsinki City Marathon, on 15th of August 2015. The 17-kilometre route
follows the route of the marathon along the streets of Helsinki.
T
his is a new and very attractive event that offers a unique
route equipped with good refreshment service, in the
middle of the beautiful Helsinki city centre. Perskindol
Helsinki Street Run will start at 3:45 p.m., slightly after
the marathon. For the participants, this means access
to the full HCM service and the atmosphere of a full marathon,
Markku Haverinen, Event Director at HCM says.
Haverinen says that everyone who likes running can participate
in the event, whatever their goals may be.
- Perskindol Helsinki Street Run offers the atmosphere of a full
marathon, an excellent refreshment service, lots of audience and
a unique route. It could serve as a longer speed workout for those
training for a marathon in autumn, or as a milestone before a half
marathon.
The route of Street Run follows the second lap of Helsinki City
Marathon. The new route takes the runners from the flat urban
passageways to the city’s parks, along its coasts, and amidst the streets
of the city centre. Street Runners wear yellow shirts to distinguish
from the marathoners.
- As organizers, we hope everyone coming to the event will wear
yellow, because it will help us guide them to the right direction,
Haverinen concludes.
Good to know:
-- Timing system works with bib tag attached to
the bib number. Bib number needs to be attached
to the front of the shirt, so that it is clear and visible.
Bib number is personal and it cannot be given or transferred to another
person for safety reasons. Number is disposable and do not need to return.
-- There is no age limit but minors participation is with guardian´s responsibility
-- Entry fees are non-refundable in every case. The runner does not need to
inform the organization about possible cancellation before the race.
-- Entry to Street Run is personal and it can not be transferred to another runner.
-- Runners must wear the yellow event t-shirt on them during the whole run.
Shirts will be delivered at the competition office with bib numbers.
-- Start place is at Mäntymäentie-street near Töölö Sports Hall at 3:45 PM.
Runners should be at the start area 15 minutes before the start. Finish is
located inside the Olympic Stadium.
-- The maximum running time is 5 hours 30 minutes from the start. Runners
must finish by 9:15 PM.
-- There will be 6 refreshment stations at the course. All stations serve water
and Maxim sports drink (taste orange-lemon). Some stations also serve
bananas and pickled cucumbers.
-- Best women and men in open class will be awarded right after the finish at
the Stadium.
More information and registration at: www.helsinkistreetrun.fi
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Photo: Lauri Rotko/VisitHelsinki
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While filming their new music video in Helsinki the Finnish band Poets of the Fall
We picked out some of the recommendations below. Check out
all the tips on youtube.com/visithelsinki!
Favourite places
I like the cafés and restaurants because I’m kind of a foodie and I
like the coffee. There’s a nice selection of those in Helsinki. It works
for me.
- Marko Saaresto, Vocals
It’s very hard to find another city in the world that is almost
everywhere surrounded by the sea.
- Jani Snellman, Bass
Suomenlinna, it’s a really interesting place to visit with a lot of history.
- Olli Tukiainen, Guitar
Photo: Niklas Sjöblom/VisitHelsinki
”My home city”
My home city. People are very friendly, they’re very open and
outgoing.
- Marko Saaresto, Vocals
Very beautiful, and a nice city to live in. Architecture of Helsinki
city centre is fantastic, and combines a lot of different things.
- Jari Salminen, Drums
Helsinki has the kind of feeling of a small town.
- Jani Snellman, Bass
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Photo: Suomen Ilmakuva Oy
shared with us their favourite places and things to do in Helsinki.
Photo: Steven Hall
Photo: E
e
ro Kokko
Photogra
phy/Visit
Helsinki
Full of experiences
Food recommendations
During winter there are a lot of places where you can go to swim.
Yeah, definitely worth trying. It’s very cold but it makes you feel great!
- Olli Tukiainen, Guitar
There’s a restaurant called Seahorse. Basically just order anything
from the menu and you’ll get fantastic Finnish food.
- Jari Salminen, Drums
Just walk around in Helsinki or take the tram. You’ll see everything
Helsinki has to offer.
- Jari Salminen, Drums
Grill food, some “snägäri” stuff. That’s Finnish speciality.
- Jani Snellman, Bass
Karjalanpiirakka. Very good. Lots of different way to eat it.
- Olli Tukiainen, Guitar
Source: www.visithelsinki.com
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Happy runners at HCM
A number of happy runners crossed last year the finish line of Helsinki City
Marathon, including groups of friends and entire families. We asked a few
of them to share their feelings immediately after finishing.
2.
Krista Savilampi crossed the
finish line looking happy and
in good strength:
- I did well. My finish time equals my
personal best, which is 3:40. I improved
my time by 10 minutes from my previous
HCM two years ago, Krista told us happily
after the finish line.
3.
HCM was the 27th marathon for
Risto Paulamäki from Lahti:
- I turned 60 this year and decided that I
would run he marathon first in Copenhagen
in spring and later here in Helsinki. This
time, I improved my time by 30 minutes,
said Paulamäki who finished in 4:56.
1.
Jarno Saarinen from Lahti set the
pace for his friend Timo Mäkinen,
helping him to finish under four hours:
– This was an excellent workout, preparing
me for my 100 km ultra trail at Wihan kilometrit. The refreshment service was good,
there were plenty of spectators and I liked
the route. And my friend achieved his target,
Saarinen noted happily.
4.
Felix Ny kopp, a
young man from Espoo, crossed the finish line in
3:43, looking strong. Felix said
he had only ran about five workouts of 10 kilometres and one
half marathon before going for
the full distance. He did not
have time for more because of
his military service.
– This was a fine experience.
The entire race was rally good.
I will definitely come again
next year, Felix said.
5.
On his 60th birthday, Timo Määttä (second from the left) challenged his friends
Martti Kosonen and his children Juho and Hanna-Maija to run the marathon.
Everyone finished in under five hours, reaching their target time.
– This went damn well, we ran the entire race and talked to each other along the way,
Määttä noted happily.
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