You are organizing SEB Tallinn Marathon on September 13, 2015. Can you tell us where your event is located and how runners are able to travel there easily?
SEB Tallinn Marathons race office is in the center of Tallinn on Freedom Square (open from Wednesday on event week). The start will be given from behind of National Opera of Estonia on Pärnu street and the finish is on Freedom Square.
Are there different distances in your event?
We have marathon, half marathon and 10K in the program.
Tell us something about the history of your event. Why was it created in the first place and how has it changed over the years?
Tallinn Marathon has been organized since 2000. Until 2007 it was held on the outskirts of the city, in Rocca al Mare. At the time we offered 5K, 10K and a half marathon. The number of participants has grown from nearly 1 900 runners in first year up to almost 19 000 in 2014.
Describe your route. How is the scenery? Is the route beginner friendly? Can runners expect PB’s?
All distances will start downtown and end on Freedom Square. The race route runs around the Old Town and along the seacoast – with very nice views to the city. The track has a simple profile and beautiful views of the sea and the city.
How many runners are you expecting to have in your event this year?
In 2014 we had 18 732 participants, most of them participated in the 10K. We are looking forward to having a growing number of runners in the marathon and half marathon distances in the coming years.
What kind of weather conditions can runners prepare to face in your event?
Weather conditions at the time of year are pleasant for running – it rarely rains and the temperature is between 15 and 18*C. Sometimes it can be windy. During the event’s history we’ve had heavy rain just once.
What else should runners do in the city after/before the race?
You have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the sights Tallinn has to offer when you go pick up your start number from the race office, which is situated on Freedom Square, in the centre of the city.
PS. As organizers we are suggesting that you come and collect your participant materials on an earlier day before the event. That way we avoid a rush in the race office on the race day morning.
How would you describe your event to people who haven’t yet participated in it and why should they register?
Many great cities in the world introduce their sights through the marathon, be it in Berlin, London or New York. While Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is tiny compared to these cities, it is still very rich and unique in sights – the Old Town, the city wall with its towers, the Freedom Square, the green parks and the seaside. As Tallinn is on the UNESCO world heritage list, it gives even more value to the run. Tallinn is simultaneously an ancient and a modern city between the East and the West. It is exactly this combination of “old” and “new” that the course of the marathon will introduce. It is hard to describe the beauty of these sights – one must see them for oneself, which is why marathon tourists have all the reasons to come to Tallinn and enjoy the freedom of movement.
Anything else you want to tell about your event?
Every marathon and half marathon finisher will get a beautiful memorial medal. This and a great amount of positive emotions are the reason why it is worth running in Tallinn. Welcome to Tallinn Marathon!
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