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Likkojen lenkki is a feelgood one day event for women. Its purpose is to spread joy with a combination of outdoor activity and entertainment. The event consists of a walk/run, an expo and stage performances. The performers at Tampere 2015 event are musicians Paula Koivuniemi and Neljänsuora.
10 km runners' route:
To ensure safety and convenience for runners, there is a separate course for runners in the gorgeous landscape of Pyhäjärvi lakeside, from Pyynikin kenttä (Pyynikki sports field) toward Hatanpää and Hatanpää area. The course consists mostly of sand and asphalt roads and runs mostly on pedestrian roads. There are a few gradual uphill and downhill sections. There are two refreshment points on the course. If you plan to run or jog at least a part of the course, you must choose the runners' course. To take part in the run you need the runner's sticker.
8 km walkers' route:
The walkers' course runs in the scenic landscape of Pyynikki and Pispala. The start takes place after the mass warm-up from the Pyynikki sports field. The are plenty of uphill and downhill sections on the course and a beautiful ridge landscape. Nordic walkers should participate in the walkers' group.
3 km short route:
The short route is about 2,5 -3 km long and its profile will be suitable for participants with strollers, wheelchairs etc.
There are two resting points on each longer route and one on the shorter route.
The services at Pyynikki ports field / F.E. Sillanpään katu (Lenkkikatu):
- Bag and clothing storage (1 € / person)
- Changing and showering facilities
- Toilets
- First aid
- Café and restaurant services
Children 7-15 years old: 22 €
The entry fee includes a Likkojen Lenkki t-shirt, food, refreshments on the course, music performances and lots of activities and program on the event day.
The event day info point is located at F.E.Sillanpään katu from 11:30 am onward. The info point serves to distribute event shirts, wristbands and runner's stickers, receive late registrations and give information. The info is open until the event ends at 6 pm.
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Likkojen Lenkki is an energetic event lasting the whole day and aimed at all women. Its main idea is to bring joy through the combination of sports and entertainment. At the event expo you can check out our partners' stands selling and introducing products and services. A new addition in 2016 is the Wellness market with a variety of testing possibilities (muscle strength, balance, flexibility etc.).
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