3 August 2025

SPB Half Marathon. The Northern Capital

21.1 km
10 km
relay
The city and the distance you can’t help but fall in love with. Today you have a date with Saint Petersburg. The city is going to be your guide, your poet, your moving spirit. Enjoy the breathtaking sights of a route alongside the Neva river, breathe in the northern air and admire the beauty of those streets. Run and listen to your heart whispering «you found your other half».

The route of a half marathon and a 10 km race runs in one circle along the historical center of St. Petersburg. Participants will enjoy views of the Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Rostral Columns, Admiralty and St. Isaac's Cathedral. The start and finish will take place on the Palace Square.

For Participants

General Information

Route

Attention! The route may be changed.

The route of a half marathon and a 10 km race runs in one circle along the historical center of St. Petersburg. Participants will enjoy views of the Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Rostral Columns, Admiralty and St. Isaac's Cathedral. The start and finish will take place on the Palace Square.

 

Schedule

    Friday, August 1
11:00–20:00
  Participant packet pick up
     
    Saturday, August 1
10:00–18:00
  Participant packet pick up
     
    Sunday, August 3
7:00   Start area opening
8:30   Start of 10 km run
9:10   Start of half marathon and relay
11:00   Awarding ceremony
12:30   Finish line closes

 

Registration

  • 21.1 km
  • 10 km
  • Relay

How to register for 21.1 km

Online registration for SPB Half Marathon will close 30 June 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 July 31 - August 2 online and offline on August 1 11:00-20:00 and August 2 10:00-18:00, if there are available entries.

Registration requirements

  • Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
  • All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on August 1 11:00-20:00 or August 2 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 upon picking up their own participant packet.
  • Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Registration fee

For Russian citizens

  • if registered from 16.01.2025 until 17.02.2025 — 3000 rubles
  • if registered from 18.02.2025 until 30.06.2025 — 4000 rubles
  • if registered from 31.07.2025 until 02.08.2025 — 5000 rubles (if there are available entries)

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 from 16.01.2025 until 17.02.2025 — 1500 rubles
  • if registered from 18.02.2025 until 30.06.2025 — 2000 rubles
  • if registered from 31.07.2025 until 02.08.2025 — 2500 rubles (if there are available entries)

For foreign citizens

  • if registered from 16.01.2025 until 17.02.2025 — 4000 rubles
  • if registered from 18.02.2025 until 30.06.2025 — 5000 rubles
  • if registered from 31.07.2025 until 02.08.2025 — 6000 rubles (if there are available entries)

 

Additionally

Спортивная страховка от нашего партнёра СК «Сбербанк Страхование» 

Полис «Спортивная защита» пригодится тем, кто активно тренируется и участвует в соревнованиях. В рамках одного полиса можно выбрать до пяти разных спортивных направлений: он покрывает более 300 видов спорта, а значит, будет интересен не только бегунам. Оформить страхование можно как индивидуально, так и для группы лиц (например, своего бегового клуба); как на взрослого, так и на ребёнка.

Подробности — на сайте партнёра.

Реклама. ООО СК «Сбербанк страхование», лицензия Банка России СЛ № 4331, ОГРН 1147746683479. Erid: 2VfnxwoDqxC

How to register for 10 km

Online registration for SPB Half Marathon will close June 30 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 July 31 - August 2 online and offline on August 1 11:00-20:00 and August 2 10:00-18:00, if there are available entries.

Registration requirements

  • Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
  • All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on August 1 11:00-20:00 and August 2 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.

Registration fee

For Russian citizens

  • if registered from 16.01.2025 until 17.02.2025 — 2500 rubles
  • if registered from 18.02.2025 until 30.06.2025 — 3000 rubles
  • if registered from 31.07.2025 until 02.08.2025 — 3500 rubles (if there are available entries)

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 from 16.01.2025 until 17.02.2025 — 1250 rubles
  • if registered from 18.02.2025 until 30.06.2025 — 1500 rubles
  • if registered from 31.07.2025 until 02.08.2025 — 1750 rubles (if there are available entries)

For foreign citizens

  • if registered from 16.01.2025 until 17.02.2025 — 3000 rubles
  • if registered from 18.02.2025 until 30.06.2025 — 3500 rubles
  • if registered from 31.07.2025 until 02.08.2025 — 4000 rubles (if there are available entries)

Additionally

Спортивная страховка от нашего партнёра СК «Сбербанк Страхование» 

Полис «Спортивная защита» пригодится тем, кто активно тренируется и участвует в соревнованиях. В рамках одного полиса можно выбрать до пяти разных спортивных направлений: он покрывает более 300 видов спорта, а значит, будет интересен не только бегунам. Оформить страхование можно как индивидуально, так и для группы лиц (например, своего бегового клуба); как на взрослого, так и на ребёнка.

Подробности — на сайте партнёра.

Реклама. ООО СК «Сбербанк страхование», лицензия Банка России СЛ № 4331, ОГРН 1147746683479. Erid: 2VfnxwoDqxC

How to register for relay

Registration is open.

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.

The application and payment must be made by June 30, 2025.

Registration requirements

  • Participants must be 16 years or older on race day
  • The team must have at least one member of a different gender
  • All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on August 1 11:00-20:00 and August 2 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

 

Registration fee

  • If registered from 16.01.2025 to 17.02.2025 — 20 000 rubles
  • If registered from 18.02.2025 to 29.05.2025 — 21 000 rubles
  • If registered from 30.05.2025 to 30.06.2025 — 22 000 rubles
  • If registered from 01.08.2025 to 02.08.2025 — 26 000 rubles

Additionally

Спортивная страховка от нашего партнёра СК «Сбербанк Страхование» 

Полис «Спортивная защита» пригодится тем, кто активно тренируется и участвует в соревнованиях. В рамках одного полиса можно выбрать до пяти разных спортивных направлений: он покрывает более 300 видов спорта, а значит, будет интересен не только бегунам. Оформить страхование можно как индивидуально, так и для группы лиц (например, своего бегового клуба); как на взрослого, так и на ребёнка.

Подробности — на сайте партнёра.

Реклама. ООО СК «Сбербанк страхование», лицензия Банка России СЛ № 4331, ОГРН 1147746683479. Erid: 2VfnxwoDqxC

Packet Pick Up

  • 21.1 km
  • 10 km
  • Relay

Location & hours

Arena Sports Complex
St. Petersburg, 8, Football Alley St.

Friday, August 1
11:00 – 20:00

Saturday, August 2
10:00 – 18:00

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

Participant packet

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

Optionally:

  • Synthetic tshirt insanity with event design — 2500 rubles or 2800 rubles at the race.

How to pick up participant packet

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)

If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on August 1-2, 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)

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

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.

Location & hours

Arena Sports Complex
St. Petersburg, 8, Football Alley St.

Friday, August 1
11:00 – 20:00

Saturday, August 2
10:00 – 18:00

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

Participant packet

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

Optionally:

Synthetic tshirt insanity with event design — 2500 rubles or 2800 rubles at the race.

How to pick up participant packet

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 August 1-2, 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

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.

Location & hours

Arena Sports Complex
St. Petersburg, 8, Football Alley St.

Friday, August 1
11:00 – 20:00

Saturday, August 2
10:00 – 18:00

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

Participant packet

  • 4 bib numbers with safety pins
  • 4 wristbands and clothing bags for clothing drop off
  • 4 finisher medals (a set of medals for the entire team is received by the participant of the final stage)

Optionally:

Synthetic tshirt insanity with event design — 2500 rubles or 2800 rubles at the race.

How to pick up participant packet

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).
  • For participants 16-17 years of age: permission from parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

Medical certificate

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.

Race Day

  • 21.1 km
  • 10 km
  • Relay

Getting there

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 metro station.

Changing tents

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

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage

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

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

Start

21.1 km race start at 9:10.

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.

Pacemakers

Pacemakers help others achieve their performance goals. They will be carrying flags and can be identified by their t-shirts with the following times indicated.

Drinks and food stations

Locations will be announced later.

Medical aid

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.

Finish

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.

Results

Your result will be measured with chip 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.

Awarding

Participants will compete in overall classification. Men and women who place 1-5 will receive awards.

All participants receive a medal at the finish.

Age-group awards

Participants of the full marathon will be grouped in the following male and female age groups: 18–19, 20–22, 23–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80 and over. Men and women who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd within their age groups will receive awards. If you won in the age category, you will be contacted the day of the race to clarify the delivery address of the prize.

Getting there

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 metro station.

Changing tents

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

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage

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

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

Start

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

Location will be announced later.

Medical aid

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.

Finish

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.

Results

Your result will be measured with chip 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.

Awarding

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.

Getting there

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 metro station.

Changing tents

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

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage

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

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

Start

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.

Distance

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.

Stages

Stages will be announced later.

Medical aid

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.

Finish

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.

Results

Your team result will be measured with chip 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.

Awarding

Teams who place 1-3 will receive awards.

Kids Run

General Information

Kids Run will take place on August 2, 2025.

More information: kids.runc.run

For Spectators

Where to Cheer

If you've ever run races, you know how crowd support can immensely boost runners’ spirits. Please don’t be shy to encourage passing runners even if you don’t know them.

Note: there are some extra security measures introduced for both runners and spectators. Personal belongings may be searched and some roads access may be restricted. Thanks for understanding.

Spectators will have access to the race start and finish areas on race day. Spectators will be able to escort runners to the start waves and greet them near the finish line.

For Travellers

Hotel

WONE Hotels — официальный партнёр СПБ полумарафона «Северная столица».

Каждый из 3-х отелей сети обладает уникальной концепцией. Palace Bridge Hotel — городской курорт: вас ждёт SPA-комплекс с бассейном и 8 саунами, салоном DAY SPA, детский клуб Palace KidBridge, уютная терраса Астаманьяна с летним меню в камерном дворике отеля. Vasilievsky Hotel — находится в пешей доступности от Эрмитажа и стартового городка, приглашает на выставки современного искусства в интерьерах отеля. Cosmos St.Petersburg Olympia Garden Hotel — в историческом центре в окружении зеленого парка, с террасой с большим выбором популярных коктейлей и других напитков. 

For Volunteers

Register to Volunteer

If you want to join our volunteer team, reach us by email volunteer@runc.run.

Charity

Фонд «Точка опоры»

 

 

Фонд «Точка опоры» выступает благотворительным партнёром СПБ полумарафона «Северная столица». Регистрируясь на наши забеги, вы можете сделать пожертвование и поддержать развитие адаптивного спорта.

Фонд оказывает оперативную адресную помощь спортсменам с инвалидностью и федерациям, когда нет возможности выделения средств из госбюджета на покупку инвентаря, экипировки, оплату выездов на соревнования. Особое внимание фонд уделяет тем видам спорта, которые еще не вошли в государственный реестр и поэтому не имеют госфинансирования. За 14 лет работы Фонд поддержал свыше 30 видов спорта.

Сделайте пожертвование при регистрации на забег или на сайте фонда «Точка опоры». Не бывает маленьких пожертвований — значима любая помощь.

For Media

Contacts

Daria Zharkova
Email: d.zharkova@jmgroup.ru

Maria Shipova
Email: m.shipova@jmgroup.ru

Contacts

Contacts

Phones 

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+7 495 481-22-04 (for other countries)

E-mail

info@runc.run
partner@runc.run (partnership)
shop@runc.run (brand store)

Postal address

Luzhniki st., 24, building 39, room 15, office I
Moscow, Russia 119270

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