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.

SPB Half Marathon. The Northern Capital
For Participants
General Information
Route
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, 4 August | ||
11:00–20:00 |
Participant packet pick up. |
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Saturday, 5 August | ||
10:00–18:00 |
Participant packet pick up. | |
16:00–17:00 |
Kids run. | |
Sunday, 6 August | ||
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 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.
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 4 August 11:00-20:00 or 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 upon picking up their own participant packet.
- Registration fees are nonrefundable.
Registration fee
For Russian citizens
• if registered until 22 March — 2000 rubles.
• if registered from 23 March until 10 July — 3000 rubles.
• if registered 3–5 August — 4000 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 — 1000 rubles.
• if registered from 23 March until 10 July — 1500 rubles.
• if registered 3–5 August — 2000 rubles.
For foreign citizens
• if registered until 22 March — 3000 rubles.
• if registered from 23 March until 10 July — 4000 rubles.
• if registered 3–5 August — 5000 rubles.
If you pay with your "Mir" card, you get a 10% cashback on the registration fee. Rules of the promotion. |
How to register for 10 km
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.
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 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.
Registration fee
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. |
How to register for relay
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.
Registration requirements
- 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.
Registration fee
- 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. |
Packet Pick Up
- 21.1 km
- 10 km
- Relay
Location & hours
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.
Participant packet
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 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).
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.
Getting there
Participant packets pick-up will take place in Yubileyny Sports Palace, St. Petersburg, pr. Dobrolyubova 18
Please use metro station Sportivnaya.
Location & hours
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.
Participant packet
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 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
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.
Getting there
Participant packets pick-up will take place in Yubileyny Sports Palace, St. Petersburg, pr. Dobrolyubova 18.
Please use metro station Sportivnaya.
Location & hours
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.
Participant packet
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).
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.
Getting there
SPB Half Marathon Expo will take place at Yubileyny Sports Palace, pr. Dobrolyubova 18.
Please use metro station Sportivnaya.
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 or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations.
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.
Time:
1:29 (pace 4:13 min/km)
1:39 (4:41 min/km)
1:49 (5:10 min/km)
1:59 (5:38 min/km)
2:09 (6:06 min/km)
2:19 (6:35 min/km).
Drinks and food stations
At the course there will be Drinks and food stations.
Please throw the empty cups to the bins provided or to the side of the road – do not drop them on the road in front of you where they can be hazardous to runners behind you.
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 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.
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 or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations.
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
Drinks station is located approximately at 5 km.
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 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.
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 or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations.
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.
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 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.
Awarding
Teams who place 1-3 will receive awards.
Kids Run
О забеге
Общая информация
Детский забег пройдёт 5 августа 2023, накануне СПБ полумарафона «Северная столица». Принять в нём участие могут все желающие от 0 до 13 лет. В зависимости от возраста участники пробегут дистанции 400 или 800 метров.
Подробная информация доступна на сайте Детского забега.
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 Volunteers
Register to Volunteer
If you want to join our volunteer team, reach us by email volunteer@runc.run.
Charity
Life Line Charity Foundation
Фонд «Точка опора» выступает благотворительным партнёром СПБ полумарафона «Северная столица». Регистрируясь на наши забеги, вы можете сделать пожертвование и помочь подопечным фонда.
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 12 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.