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We invite you to the fourth edition of "RUN TORUŃ – Zwiedzaj ze Zdrowiem!" If you enjoy running, and the idea of seeing Toruń along the way, recommend our event to other physical fitness enthusiasts!
Sign up for the event, and celebrate a sporty spring weekend with the whole family in Toruń
Route description:
Main Race: 10 km - The route has been approved by the Polish Athletic Association (PZLA), and will be marked with vertical and horizontal markers at each kilometer.
Race for Everyone: 5 km - The course will be marked with vertical and horizontal markers at each kilometer (note: this route has not been PZLA-approved).
Races for Kids (of various distances).
Participants in the Main Race must take their appropriate places at the starting line, according to the time interval specified on the basis of their athletic achievements during the past two years, as indicated on the entry form.
Refreshment stations:
Refreshment stations located along the main race course at the 5 km mark and at the finish line will supply water, sports drinks, and energy bars. In case of weather conditions adverse to running (e.g. noticeably high temperatures), the organizer will arrange for the placement of additional water stations.
Refreshment stations along the course of the Race for Everyone will be located at the finish line.
Venue facilities:
Before the race, participants will have an opportunity to use a changing room. After the race, they will have access to a changing room and a shower.
Deposits: The organizer will provide for the deposit of belongings in a specially designated place. Each bag deposited will be marked with the runner's number. Bags may be picked only upon presentation of the runner's number.
Note: Depositing valuables and identification documents is prohibited.
Race number pick-up:
Identities of all participants in both races must be verified in the Race Office. The Race Office's location and opening hours will be published at a later date - no later than one month before the event. In order to pick up their runner's pack and number, runners must present an identification document in the Race Office. In case of picking up a third party's packet, a photocopy of that person's identification and written authorization will be required. An authorization form will be posted on www.run-torun.pl no later than one week before the start of the event. The Race Office will distribute runners' packets, including their runner's number, safety pins and a commemorative T-shirt. Note - those who pay the entry fee after April 1st, 2015 are not guaranteed T-shirts of a specific size.
Registration and entry fees:
The race is open to those at least 16 years of age on the day of the competition. Minors are obliged to provide written permission from their legal guardians in order to participate in their chosen race. Online registration will end on April 12th, 2015. Afterwards, applications will only be accepted in the Race Office on April 18th, 2015.
Entry fees: Before January 31st, 2015 - 40 zloties (10 km), 25 zloties (5 km) From February 1st, 2015 to March 31st, 2015 - 50 zloties (10 km), 35 zloties (5 km) From April 1st, 2015 to April 12th, 2015 - 60 zloties (10 km), 45 zloties (5 km) On April 18th, 2015 - 80 zloties (10 km), 60 zloties (5 km)
The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and may not be transfered to another runner's name.
“Run Toruń - Zwiedzaj ze Zdrowiem! 2015” is an event insured on general basis. Individual insurance covering a runner's injury and other unfortunate incidents resulting from participation in the race requires a separate insurance, to be purchased individually by the participant.
Chip timing available:
Yes
Number of participants last year:
1297
Additional info:
The event motto is "Zwiedzaj ze Zdrowiem!" ("Explore with Health!") While planning the route, organizers set themselves the task of highlighting the city's touristic merits, particularly those in architecture. The race course passes by the city's greatest gems. What's more, runners will be accompanied by a tour guide who will recount the city's rich history during the race.
There will also be a free guided tour of the Old Town on the eve of the event (www.facebook.com/zwiedzanietorunia).
