SPB Half Marathon. The Northern Capital

Online registration for SPB Half Marathon will close 10 July 23:59. Online registration may be closed earlier if the entry limit is reached.

To register for SPB Half Marathon, you must complete the online application form and pay the registration fee on Running Community website. During registration enter your personal data according to ID card. Otherwise you will not be able to pick-up your participant packet and bib number. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email.

Additional registration will be open on 3 August and 4 August online and offline on 4 August 11:00-20:00 and 5 August 10:00-18:00, if there are available entries.

• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 4 August 11:00-20:00 and 5 August 10:00-18:00.
• All participants are required to show a government-issued photo ID and an original medical certificate stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition.
• Participants 16-17 years of age are required to show permission from a parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race while picking up their own participant packets.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.

For Russian citizens
• if registered until 22 March — 1500 rubles.
• if registered from 23 March until 10 July — 2000 rubles.
• if registered 3–5 August — 2500 rubles.

For juniors under 21, men from 60 years of age and women from 55 years of age, there are discounts (Russian citizens only):
• if registered until 22 March — 750 rubles.
• if registered from 23 March until 10 July — 1000 rubles.
• if registered 3–5 August — 1250 rubles.

For foreign citizens
• if registered until 22 March — 2000 rubles.
• if registered from 23 March until 10 July — 2500 rubles.
• if registered 3–5 August — 3000 rubles.

If you pay with your "Mir" card, you get a 10% cashback on the registration fee. Rules of the promotion.

In the relay can participate teams of four people aged 16 years and older. Applications from the teams should be sent to the email relay@runc.run.

• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• At least one female must be a team member.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 4 August 11:00-20:00 and 5 August 10:00-18:00.
• Teams captain are required to pick up participant packets (bib numbers) for team. 
• The captain are required to show a government-issued photo IDs and original medical certificates stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition upon picking up their own participant packet of all team members. 
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.

• If registered from 1 February until 22 March — 12000 rubles.
• If registered from 23 March until 10 July — 14000 rubles.
• If registered from 3 August until 5 August — 20000 rubles.

If you pay with your "Mir" card, you get a 10% cashback. Rules of the promotion.

Yubileyny Sports Palace
St. Petersburg, pr. Dobrolyubova 18

Friday, 4 August 
11:00 – 20:00

Saturday, 5 August
10:00 – 18:00

Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area.

• Bib number with timing chip and safety pins.
• Wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off.
• Finisher medal.

Optionally:
• Running shirt with race design — 2000 rubles or 2400 rubles at the race. 

To pick-up participant packet you must present:

• Government-issued photo identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).
• Participants 16-17 years of age must present permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on 5–6 August, a friend or family member may serve as your proxy and pick up your race materials for you. Proxy must bring the following documents for person he/she is representing:

• The original letter of attorney for a third party to collect participant’s packet.
• Government-issued photo identity document.
• A copy of the participant’s identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).
• For participants 16-17 years of age: permission from parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

The power of attorney does not entitle the authorized person to participate in the race with your number. The transfer of the number is prohibited by the rules of the competition. A participant with a another's number will be disqualified.

Medical certificate must proof that the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition. Medical certificate must be valid in the athlete's country of residence, filled in, stamped and signed by a doctor, and comply with all the rules and regulations enforced in the athlete's country. The certificate must be issued less than 6 months prior to the race.

Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.

Medical Certificate Form

Participant packets pick-up will take place in Yubileyny Sports Palace, St. Petersburg, pr. Dobrolyubova 18.

Please use metro station Sportivnaya.

The SPB Half Marathon Expo features more than 30 exhibitors offering running footwear, apparel and nutrition.

Participants must visit the Expo to pick up their packets. The two-day Expo is free and open to the public.

Yubileyny Sports Palace
St. Petersburg, pr. Dobrolyubova 18
metro station Sportivnaya

Friday, 4 August 
11:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 5 August
10:00 – 18:00

Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area.

• Bib number with timing chip and safety pins.
• Wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off.
• Finisher medal.

Optionally:
• Synthetic tshirt GRI with event design. Online price - 2000 rub., offline price - 2400 rub.

To pick-up participant packet the team captain must present:

• Power of attorney to pick up team participant packets.
• His identity card.
• A copy of a government-issued photo ID of each team member.
• Original medical certificates stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition of each team member (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).

Medical certificate must proof that the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition. Medical certificate must be valid in the athlete's country of residence, filled in, stamped and signed by a doctor, and comply with all the rules and regulations enforced in the athlete's country. The certificate must be issued less than 1 year prior to the race.

Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.

SPB Half Marathon Expo will take place at Yubileyny Sports Palace, pr. Dobrolyubova 18.

Please use metro station Sportivnaya.

Start area is located at the Palace square.

Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area. Arrive to Admiralteyskaya or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations.

For your convenience, male and female changing tents are available in the start area.

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage is located in the start area.

For bag drop-off please use wristband and sticker with number, which you received with your bib number. Put the sticker on the bag and tie a wristband with the same number around your wrist.

Do not put any valuable or fragile items in your bag. We recommend you to keep your valuables, such as hotel card, mobile phone with you or with friends or family. The organisers are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Toilets are located in the start area and at each refreshment station.

10 km race start at 8:30.

The start will be divided into blocks according to the submitted estimated personal times.

A letter of your start corral is indicated on race number. Look for the corresponding letter signs to get into your corral. Runners are allowed only with the race number. Runners who are assigned to different corrals but wish to start together may do so by going to the slower corral.

Race officials will make multilingual announcements when it’s time for runners to line up in the corrals. Please follow the instructions of the race officials.

The race will start in waves. Your net running time will start to be recorded when you cross the start line. Please follow directions from race officials and volunteers at all times for a safe and orderly start to the race.

Please mind your fellow runners when you change lanes, spit, or approach a refreshment stand. Please take care not to endanger others or yourself. In order to be able to hear your fellow runners of volunteers we ask you to run without music headphones. Doing so you also won’t miss any cheers from the spectators.

No animals or wheeled vehicles/devices of any kind are allowed on the course. No wheeled vehicles are allowed to accompany the runners along the course. Anyone who disregards this rule will be disqualifed and removed from the course.

Drinks station is located approximately at 5 km.

Medical aid will be located at the start/finish area and along the course. Please do not hesitate to contact any medical personnel if you are having difficulties – we appreciate you doing so.

Your net time will be registered once your cross the finish line.

Please do not remain standing on the finish line, but continue walk slowly to the end of the finish area. After the finish you will recieve drinking water.

If you are feeling unwell, please ask for the medical aid straight away.

Your result will be measured with Chronotrack timing system, judges at the finish and the video registration system.

Your net running time will be recorded when you cross the start and finish lines. The timing chip is on your race number. Please put your race number on the chest. Do not bend, crumple or fold it, do not keep the race number next to any magnets – it may damage the chip resulting in the loss of your personal result.

Within a few hours after the last runner finish you will receive a text message and email with your draft result. The results list will be available online at this website.

Participants will compete in overall classification. Men and women who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd will receive awards. There are no awards in the age groups. All participants receive a medal at the finish.

Start area is located at the Palace square.

Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area. Arrive to Admiralteyskaya or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations.

For your convenience, male and female changing tents are available in the start area.

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage is located in the start area.

For bag drop-off please use wristband and sticker with number, which you received with your bib number. Put the sticker on the bag and tie a wristband with the same number around your wrist.

Do not put any valuable or fragile items in your bag. We recommend you to keep your valuables, such as hotel card, mobile phone with you or with friends or family. The organisers are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Toilets are located in the start area and at each refreshment station.

Relay starts at 09:10.

The start will be divided into blocks according to the submitted estimated personal times. First team member starts 1 minute later after corral A.

Your team net running time will start to be recorded when first team member crosses the start line. Please follow directions from race officials and volunteers at all times for a safe and orderly start to the race.

Please mind your fellow runners when you change lanes, spit, or approach a refreshment stand. Please take care not to endanger others or yourself. In order to be able to hear your fellow runners of volunteers we ask you to run without music headphones. Doing so you also won’t miss any cheers from the spectators.

No animals or wheeled vehicles/devices of any kind are allowed on the course. No wheeled vehicles are allowed to accompany the runners along the course. Anyone who disregards this rule will be disqualifed and removed from the course.

The relay points are located at marks of the Northern Capital distance.

Technical transport will be located near the relay points.

Participants of stages 2,3,4 must arrive at their points no later than half an hour before the expected time of the transfer of the relay.

Medical aid will be located at the start/finish area and along the course. Please do not hesitate to contact any medical personnel if you are having difficulties – we appreciate you doing so.

The result of the team will be counted when the participant of the 4th stage crosses the finish line.

A participant of the 4th stage will receive a set of medals for the whole team in the finish corridor.

Your team result will be measured with Chronotrack timing system, judges at the finish and the video registration system.

The timing chip is on your relay ribbon. Do not bend, crumple or fold it, do not keep the race number next to any magnets – it may damage the chip resulting in the loss of your personal result.

Within a few hours after the last runner finish you will receive a text message and email with your draft result. The results list will be available online at this website.

Teams who place 1-3 will receive awards.