Rovaniemi Marathon's main organizer is the Laplander long-distance running club Arctic Marathon Club. The event focuses on providing runners with the best service and cozy atmosphere. The three best of both men's and women's series will be rewarded with Marttiini's quality products.
Route description:
The route is flat and relatively easy. The start and finish are located in the center of the city and the beautiful route runs mainly along the banks of Kemijoki river.
Route map:
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Refreshment stations:
There are refreshment stations along the route at approximately every 3-4 km. Water, energy drink, pickled cucumber and raisins are served at the stations. There are three toilets along the route.
Distances and series:
Marathon at 12.00 Women: open, 40 yrs, 50 yrs and 60 yrs Men: open, 40 yrs, 50 yrs and 60 yrs Mixed series for those with over 100 marathons completed
Half marathon at 2 pm: Women: open, 40 yrs, 50 yrs and 60 yrs Men: open, 40 yrs, 50 yrs and 60 yrs
10 km run at 12.15 Women: open, 40 yrs, 50 yrs and 60 yrs Men: open, 40 yrs, 50 yrs and 60 yrs
Nordic walking 10 km at 12.15 Men, Women
Nordic walking 5 km at 12.15 Men, Women
Entry fees:
Marathon October 1st 2015 - December 31st 2015: 40 € January 1st 2016 - March 31st 2016: 45 € April 1st 2016 - June 29th 2016: 50 € At the race office July 1st and 2nd 2016: 55 €
Half marathon October 1st 2015 - December 31st 2015: 35 € January 1st 2016 - March 31st 2016: 40 € April 1st 2016 - June 29th 2016: 45 € At the race office July 1st and 2nd 2016: 50 €
10 km: October 1st 2015 - December 31st 2015: 20 € January 1st 2016 - March 31st 2016: 25 € April 1st 2016 - June 29th 2016: 30 € At the race office July 1st and 2nd 2016: 35 €
5 km October 1st 2015 - December 31st 2015: 15 € January 1st 2016 - March 31st 2016: 20 € April 1st 2016 - June 29th 2016: 25 € At the race office July 1st and 2nd 2016: 30 €
You can get a discount with your student card or Juoksija-card when registering in advance. The fixed lowered prices are: 10 km: 20 €, half marathon 35 € and marathon 40 €.
The participation fee includes a medal for all finishers and a soup meal after the race.
As the event takes place in the hometown of Santa Claus, the starter will be Santa Claus himself. His elves will welcome the runners reaching the goal.
