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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.

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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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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 6

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

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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 HCM & HCR

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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 8

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 Course

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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

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Lähtö - Start Maali - Finish Virkistysasema - Refresment point Huuhteluasema - Sponging point WC - Lavatory Oikeudet muutoksiin pidätetään. Karttapohja: © Kaupunkimittausosasto, Helsinki 2015

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5 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

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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 42.66 1.25 2.07 2.50 3.33 4.16 4.59 5.41 6.00.00

Helsinki City Marathon Route records Men 2.12.47 Martin Fiz ESP 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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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

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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!

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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.

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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 HCM & HCR

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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 16

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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 HCM & HCR

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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