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EDITORIAL¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

SHORTIESInternational wibes!

Since the first Helsinki City Marathon it has been visited by 20 000 foreign runners and the amount of non-Fin-nish participants is growing every year. Last year we had over 60 different nationalities. It is by far the largest

number of foreign visitors in Finnish running events and it proves the attractiveness of the running travel. About every fourth HCM runner is from abroad.

The non-Finnish participants are one of the brightest jewels of HCM. You can see, feel and hear them and that’s great! Tra-ditionally Finns are considered to be very silent and set back in nature and it is lovely to see them spontaneously chatting with total strangers from across the world. It is easy to talk about a shared passion!

What makes runners to come to run in Helsinki in August? Our summer is at its best and the climate is favourable for running. Average +18-22 Celsius degrees is quite nice for visitors coming from for example Southern Europe. Clean air, the route next to the sea and safety of our small country are influencing the decision of many runners. There are also not many marat-hons available in August.

Many visitors thank our friendly staff and volunteers after their visit. We want to help even with smallest issues. As a mid-size city marathon we are able to put effort to first class quality.

13.8. is a real “Super Day of Running”. The same day with the Maxim Helsinki City Marathon we host the Chiquita Mini-marathon for children and families. If you are already in Helsinki in the morning, go watch Minimarathon and witness how the real joy looks like! Perskindol Helsinki Street Run joins the same route with marathon runners for 17 km. We welcome everyone who still does not want to test their limit on marathon but want to enjoy the marathon feeling with all services to join the Street Run!

I wish you great last training kilometres!

TIPS FROM RACE DIRECTOR

HELSINKI CITY RUN HALF MARATHON 13.5.2017

\ The biggest running event of Finland! Sign up early to enjoy the lower fees; the price is 34 € until 7.8. and 39 € until 31.9. You can also sign up at HCM EXPO! More information: www.hcr.fi

\ HCM route goes by the best pieces of Helsinki. My TOP-3 favourites are: Ehrenströ-mintie at 16 km, the wooden bridge at Kaskisaari (about 7,5 km and 33 km), Töölö Bay (about 23,5 km and 41 km). What are your favourite spots?

Markku HaverinenRace Director

\ Make new friends from different countries! You will have running buddies from at least from 63 nationalities. You have a common language – the marathon running!

\ We will have one new refreshment station in addition to previous years. There are 15 of them and also a Maxim Gel Station. Use the station to your benefit and cool down internally and externally. You can motivate yourself by the mantra: “I am making it to the next one”.

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RUNNING BENEFITS CHILDREN \ Helsinki City Marathon, Street Run

and Minimarathon are organized by three sports clubs Helsingin Kisa-Veikot, Viipurin Urheilijat, Helsingin Poliisi-Voimailijat and Finnish Athletics Federation. The events are important part of their funding.

“Our club members and supporters volunteer in different roles in these events”, says Ms. Maarit Ovaska from HKV. “By organizing them we enable the training and competition activities for our members from children to adults. We are also proud of making it possible for big amount of people outside our club to join the running events and test their personal limits in healthy sport.”

HCM AND STREET RUN 2016 INFO¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

Maxim Helsinki City Marathon \ The Helsinki City Marathon is ran

for the 36th time and it’s new route takes runnerst to the very center of Helsinki’s best scenery. The route is almost the same than last year, only the end will have an exciting change

as the City Marathon will end at the Sonera Stadium. One refreshment station has been added to the route bringing the number altogether to 15. The marathon start is at 3 PM (15.00).

Perskindol Helsinki Street Run \ About 17 km long Helsinki

Street Run got excellent feedback from the runners last year, when it took place for the first time. Street Runners join the marathon route for the second lap. The start is at 15.45.

They get to enjoy all the same refreshment stations than marathon. Also the finish line and the services are the same. Helsinki Street Run is an excellent chance to test your speed in cool company!

Chiquita Minimarathon \ Minimarathon is a fun event for

children and parents. The day kicks off on Saturday at 9 AM. Kids get to enjoy different activities provided by the event partners. Their run is

1 km long route from Eläintarha Sports Field to Sonera Stadium. After the event there is free entry to the Swimming Stadium for the child participants.

MEDAL \ The medal of Helsinki

City Marathon features Crusell Bridge in Ruoho-lahti, Helsinki. The bridge is 173,5 meters long. It was named after a Finnish composer and clarinet player Bernhard Henrik Crusell. Runners pass it twice; at about 12 and 38 kilometers.

RESULTS \ The results will be posted at the

event website www.helsinkicitymarat-hon.fi after the run.

Helsinki City Run and Marathon’s registration and result service system Ultimate Sport Service will provide online results and tracking services available to all runners and followers on race day.

LIVE results on the internet: All results are updated live during the

event to the result page. Runners will get online diploma from their result page after the race.

LIVE results on the UltimateLIVE app: All results are 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

PRIZES \ Each runner finishing within 6 hours (5.30 for Street

Run) receives a Helsinki City Marathon and Street Run finisher medal.

Best male and female runner will receive special prize and the possession of the trophy.

Prize money:1. 1 750 EUR2. 1 000 EUR3. 500 EUR

Price money will be paid to bank account.

The following placements are rewarded with product prizes:

Men: Open class 1.–10., M40 1.–3., M45 1.–3., M50 1.–3., M55 1.–3., M60 1.–3., M65 1.–3., M70 1.–3.

Women: Open class 1.–10., W35 1.–3., W40 1.–3., W45 1.–3., W50 1.–3., W55 1.–3., W60 1.–3.

The winners of the classes of men and women will be rewarded directly after the race at the finishing area. Other winners can collect their prizes from the competition info at the Stadium.

THREE EVENTS THE SAME DAY

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EVENT AREA

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HCM AND STREET RUN 2016 INFO¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

HCM race course1. lap

HCM race course2. lap

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Map keys

What Where WhenFriday 12.8.2016

Pick up of the running bib (HCM, STREET RUN + MINIMARATHON) + Expo: partners, vendors and exhibitors, Intersport shop

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

12 PM–8 PM

Saturday 13.8.2016

Minimarathon event office at Eläintarhan Urheilukenttä. Different location than Friday

Eläintarha Sports Field (Eläintarhan urheilukenttä), Vauhtitie 6

8 AM–9 AM

Pick up of the running bib (HCM & STREET RUN) Töölö Sports Hall, Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 9 AM–1 PM

EXPO: partners, vendors and exhibitors, Intersport shop Töölö Sports Hall, Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 9 AM–1 PM

First Minimarathon starting group start Eläintarha Sports Field, Vauhtitie 6 10 AM

Sonera Stadium grandstand seating opens to spectators Sonera Stadium 10 AM

Clothing & gear check and storage for valuables opens Bring your bag before 3.30 PM

Bollis 6 12 PM

Own drinks must be brought to an assigned table at the Töölö Sports hall Töölö Sports Hall, Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 1 PM

Competition info opens at Sonera Stadium Sonera Stadium 2 PM

Maxim Helsinki City Marathon runners gather at the starting line Mäntymäentie (Start area) 2.45 PM

Maxim Helsinki City Marathon start Mäntymäentie (Start area) 3.00 PM

Perskindol Helsinki Street Run Start Mäntymäentie (Start area) 3.45 PM

HCM and Street Run race time ends and competition info closes Sonera Stadium 9.15 PM

Equipment storage and storage for valuables closes Bollis 6 9.30 PM

Swimming stadium closes Swimming Stadium 9.30 PM

VarustesäilytysVarusteiden tuonti klo 12.00–15.30

Till klädförvaring Öppen för bringa utrustning kl 12.00–15.30

Route to equipment storage Open for bringing equipments 12.00–15.30

Juoksu­numeron nouto

Utdelning av nummer­lappar

Bib number pick­up

LähtöönHCM ja Street Run

Till startlinje HCM och Street Run

Route to start line HCM and Street Run

Raitiovaunu ­ pysäkki

Spårvagns­ hållplats

Tram stop

Uimastadionille Till Simstadion Route to Swimming Stadium

Katsomot Åskådar­läktarna

Stands

HCM ja STR uloskäynti

HCM och STR exit HCM and STR exit Maalihuolto Målservice Finish area refreshments

HCM­juoksureitti1. kierros

HCM löprutt1 rund

HCM race course1st round

Hieronta Massage Massage

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HCM race course2nd round

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Equipment storage

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Värdesaks­ förvaring

Storage (valuables)

P Pohjoinen katsomo Norra läktare North standVaatteiden­ vaihto

Omklädning Changing rooms

PK Pääkatsomo Huvud läktare Main stand Suihkut Dusch Showers

E Eteläinen katsomo Södra läktare South stand WC WC WC

WHAT-WHERE-WHEN?

Kartoissa käytetyt symbolit

We recommed You use public transport when arriving to the event.

Map keysKartsymboler

HCM AND STREET RUN 2016 INFO¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

BAG DROP

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THE RED GEAR BAG STORES YOUR EQUIPMENTThe equipment storage is located at the Bollis 6, behind the Sonera Stadium. It is open from 12 PM 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 red Gear Bag will be given from the race office when you pick up the

race number.

You can change your clothes at Bollis. 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 red gear bag and close it. The size of the bag

is 50 x 55 cm.

Bring your gear bag to the equip-ment storage area marked to your

race number.

Move to starting area (Mäntymäentie). Follow the signs ”LÄHTÖÖN” or ”TO START”.

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.

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HCM AND STREET RUN 2016 INFO¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

HELSINKI CITY MARATHON & STREET RUN– Instructions to participants

TIMINGTiming system works with 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 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 is provided by Ultimate sport Service.

STORAGE FOR VALUABLESSmall valuables that fit a normal sized envelope (phone, money, watch etc.) can be left to the storage for valuables during the race. The storage is located at Bollis 6 and is open on race day from 12 PM to 9.30 PM (12.00–21.30). The cost of the storage is 5 € (cash only).

REFRESHMENT STATIONS15 refreshment stations serve water and Maxim Sports Drink (taste: Fresh Orange, 5 %). Toilets and and sponge watering is available at every refreshment station. Run-ners will get their own sponge when picking up their bib numbers. There are 3 shower stations along the route (they will be passed 6 times). HCM runners enjoy one Maxim Gel station along the way. Bananas and pickled cucumber offered at some stations. There is wider selection of eatables in the finish area. Please see website for more information on locations and offering.

PACE MAKERSThe official pacers will be wearing bright yeallow t-shirts and carrying pennants with the pacing time. HCM has pace makers aiming to the following finishing times: 3.00, 4.00, 4.15, 4.30, 5.00 and 5.30. Before the start, you will find the pace makers near the finishing time signs beside the start area.

DISCONTINUING THE RACEIf you need to drop out of the run, there is transportation organized from the route to the finish area. Contact the closest service

station. Your pickup will be organized from there. The competition will end 6 hours after the start. There are checkpoints to control the time along the route. The maximum running time must be met also at the checkpoints. A runner who stays behind the control personnel continues at own risk.

RUNNING BIBBib 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.

COMPETITION OFFICEDuring the event 12.–13.8.2016 the Race Office and EXPO are located at Töölö Sports Hall (Kisahalli), address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1, Helsinki. The running bib and the event t-shirts to all events can be picked up during the opening times; Friday 12.8. from 12-8 PM and Saturday 13.8. from 9 AM to 1 PM. The t-shirt is available only before the event. Another person may pick up your race package. You may purchase sports equipment, products and other services provided by the event partners from EXPO.

PERSONAL REFRESHMENTSIf you have personal drinks for the marathon, 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.

MEDICAL SERVICEMedical service is available at the finish and also you will be able to contact medical personel from every refreshment station.

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 nearest to you.

LOST AND FOUNDDuring the event lost and found items are returned to the Competition Office’s Info desk.

Enquiries after the event: maraton(a)sul.fi

INSURANCEThe runners that belong to the Finnish social security system (KELA) are insured for acute illness and injuries sustained during the race on August 13, 2016. Participants not belonging to the Finnish Social system run at their own risk.

SHOWERSRunners can use the Swimming Stadium showers and saunas for free after the race on Saturday May 13th until 9.30 PM (21.30) There are lockers in use that operate with 50 cent coins as deposit. Swimming is not guaranteed by the Helsinki City Marathon organizers (depends on the weather).

PARKINGThere is no reserved parking for the runners near the Sonera Stadium. It is recommended to use the public transportation to reach the event venue.EuroPark Helsinki offers 30 % discount for Helsinki City Run 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.

TOILETSTemporary toilets are located at the start area, finish and along the route. You may use the toilets also at Sonera Stadium and Töölön Kisahalli. Please note that the might be a waiting line at the toilets due to large number of participants.

More questions? Please see the website http://www.helsinkicitymarathon.fi/en/tapahtumainfo

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Map keys

Refreshment stations, WC, sponging stations

Maxim Gel Station

Cheering point

15 HCM km sign, 1st lap

30 HCM kilometres sign, 2nd lap

HCM 1st lap

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MINIMARATHON 2016 INFO¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

Welcome to Chiquita Minimarathon which is organized the same day with Helsinki City Marathon at Eläintarha sport field. Register your children to the fun on the website: www.minimarathon.fi

Minimarathon is much more than running!\ Chiquita Minimarathon brings family together on summer day to enjoy fun activities of sport.

It is a sport event where kids can play together and also feel the atmosphere of the big sport competition. There are lots of different activities available and we guarantee, that the time flies! Come early enough to play before the start! First starting group hits the route

at 10.00. The route is 1 km long and finishes at Sonera Stadium. After the run you can return to Eläintarha field.

The activities are available until 1 PM.

SWIMMING STADIUM \ The entry fee includes free entry to the

Helsinki Swimming Stadium on Saturday August 13, 2016.

The Swimming Stadium is located right next to the Eläintarha Sports Field. 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.

FINISH, MEDAL AND REFRESHMENTS

\ The finish line is located at the Helsinki Sonera Stadium.

After finishing the run every participant will get a medal and can enjoy some snacks and ref-reshments at the Stadium. 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.

START \ 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 small 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.

EVENT OFFICE \ The event office and EXPO is

located on Friday August 12 from 12 PM to 8 PM in Töölön Kisahalli (Töölö Sports hall, address: Paavo Nurmen kuja 1). On Saturday mor-ning from 8–9 AM the office is at the Eläintarha Sports field, address: Vauhtitie 6.

All the Minimarat-hon participants need to pick up their running numbers and t-shirts from the event office before the race, at the latest on Saturday by 9 AM! The runner’s name and number is needed when picking up the race package.

THE VENUES• Eläintarha Sports field,

Saturday August 13, 2016 9 AM–1 PM: The start of the Chiquita Minimara thon and lots of fun activities for children

• The Sonera Stadium, Saturday August 13, 2016 10 AM–1 PM, The finish Line, medals and post-race snacks.

MINIMARATHON

Information for participants

FOR THE SMALLEST RUNNERS OF THE FAMILYSaturday morning 13.8.2016!

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MINIMARATHON – ROUTE MAP

MINIMARATHON EVENT AREA AND STARTING AREA

Showers

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Note! The parking area is not in use.

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MINIMARATHON 2016 INFO¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

Activities

1 Paula- lehmä target throw2 Chupa Chups long jump

3 Chiquita- activity4 Hoplop- activity5 Fortum mini orienteering6 Liikuntavirasto- activity

7 Perinneleikit- activity8 Sun Maid- activity9 Mehiläinen javelin throw

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Age groups and scheduleTime Age Starting group

10.00 boys 5 years 1, 2, 3

10.15 girls 5 years 4, 5, 6

10.30 boys 7 years 7, 8

10.45 girls 7 years 9, 10

11.00 boys 9 years 11, 12

11.15 girls 9 years 13, 14

11.30 boys 11 years 15

11.45 girls 11 years 16

12.00 boys 13 years 17

12.15 girls 13 years 18

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