1 A word from the authorities © David Wagnieres © David
Several thousand runners are expected Taking part in the Harmony Geneva to toe the start line on the weekend of Marathon for Unicef is a great May 5th and 6th in Geneva to take part in the opportunity to discover the beauty of our Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef. The race countryside and the city centre. The organisers organisers are offering the same race courses as have once again put their heart and soul into last year with a selection of 8 race formats to delivering a unique and special event that choose from, which will allow runners of all ages celebrates running in the best way possible in our and abilities to find something to their liking. beautiful city. The marathon is truly a celebration of running, sport, camaraderie and sharing. The number of running enthusiasts grows every year and this phenomenon is well recognised As the administrative advisor in charge of culture in the whole Geneva region, I’m really looking and sport, I am proud that the city of Geneva forward to it. can once again provide its support to this event and help show another side of our city for the On behalf of the Canton, I want to congratulate duration of an entire weekend. It’s a great way all the athletes, members of the organisation, for our city to be recognised internationally. volunteers, partners and sponsors for their engagement and commitment to sport in Now 14 years on from its first edition, the Geneva. Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef has become one of the largest marathons organised in any city, and figures amongst the fastest as well. Anne Emery-Torracinta Conseillère d’État chargée du Département de I wish you all the best and lots of pleasure and l’instruction publique, de la culture et du sport success for your race.
Sami Kanaan Conseiller administratif en charge de la culture et du sport
2 A word from Harmony
For the fifth year running, Harmony is proud to continue its engagement as the title sponsor of the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef. This international sports event in Geneva regroups some of the best athletes in the world alongside running enthusiasts and is the perfect event to represent the values of the Harmony Group: well-being, accessibility of sport to all, pushing one’s limits and sharing. This partnership is born out of shared values and the aim to promote sport for all and support the charity and ecological actions linked to the event. The growing success of the event and active engagement of Harmony alongside the event with warm up sessions and activities in the race village are great for consolidating this partnership. Harmony is delighted to be involved once again in accompanying runners of all levels to reach their objectives.
Luciano Luppi General Director Harmony
A word from Unicef
Dear runners, Welcome to the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef 2018! I am delighted that Unicef is involved once again in this magnificent event as the official charity partner. The Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef perfectly allies sporting performances with a commitment to helping vulnerable children. Worldwide, 844 million people don’t have access to clean drinking water and 1000 children aged 5 or under die every day from waterborne diseases and a lack of sanitary support. By registering for the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef, all participants have the opportunity to make a donation to Unicef to help make the world a better place for underprivileged children. All the donations received from the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Uncief are dedicated to building hydraulic water pumps to provide clean drinking water for children and their families. Thanks to these water pumps entire villages, schools and medical centres in developing countries and crisis zones can get access to clean drinking water. Since the beginning of the collaboration in 2010 a total of 690 pumps have been constructed thanks to participants’ donations. On behalf of Unicef Switzerland, I want to thank you for your support and wish you a great race!
Hans Künzle Committee President, UNICEF Suisse
3 Schedule
MARATHON VILLAGE
Opening Hours Friday 4th May: 10:00am to 7:00pm Saturday 5th May: 9:00am to 6:00pm
SATURDAY 5TH MAY
Junior Races 4:00pm: Start of Junior 1km Race 4:15pm: Start of Junior 2km Race 4:35pm: Start of Junior 2.5km Race 5:05pm: Start of Junior 3km Race 5:40pm: Start of Junior 5km Race
La Genevoise #LIKEAGIRL by Always 7:00pm: Start
10KM Run / Walking / Nordic walking 7:45pm: Start
SUNDAY 6TH MAY
Half Marathon and Wheelchair Half Marathon 8:30am: Start
Marathon / Relay Marathon 9:45am: Start
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* offres soumises à conditions. contact : [email protected] 5 Follow the event
Official Event AppTo access all the information relating to the event download the official app! You can follow a runner, share their progress on social media and much more! The app is available to download for free on Android and iOS.
Official websiteFollow the event live from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th May on harmonygenevemarathon.com with regular photos and text updates.
Follow a participant Friends and family members can also follow a runner on the official website or event app. They will see your provisional ranking and intermediate times every time you cross a timing mat.
#genevemarathon Share your race on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram during the event using #genevemarathon. Invite your friends and family to do the same to cheer you on.
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6 Marathon Village
The Marathon Village is where you will find the bib collection, expo hall, activities, partner animations and the info point.
Adress: Jardin Anglais, Quai du Général-Guisan, Geneva.
Opening Hours: Friday 4th May: 10:00am to 7:00pm Saturday 5th May: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Bib collection: During the above-mentioned opening hours, upon presentation of your bib retrieval coupon (sent to you soon by email) and proof of identity (copy accepted) you will be able to collect your bib for your race. No bibs will be sent via post.
• Junior races: the bib must be collected by an adult with the bib retrieval coupon and proof of the child’s identity. • Relay Marathon: The team captain must collect the envelope containing the team bib, the relay belt and the individual bib. • Collecting someone else’s bib: Please ensure you have the bib retrieval coupon and proof of their identity (a photocopy is valid)
After retrieving your bib you will be able to collect your event tshirt and visit the Marathon Village.
Runners’ bags: Participants will be provided with an official bag, which must be used to store personal belongings during the event and dropped off at the start of your race. You will need to slip into the front pocket of the bag, the bag tag attached to your bib.
Meeting Point: Families and supporters can meet runners at the ‘Meeting Point’ in the Jardin Anglais after the end of their race.
Lost & Found: Any person with items lost or found, please visit the information point in the Marathon Village.
Food & Drink: Food trucks providing a range of culinary options will be situated in the Jardin Anglais from Friday 4th May to Sunday 6th May.
Official Shop: The official shop of the event with t-shirts, caps, and ‘Run for the Planet’ green laces will be situated in the Jardin Anglais.
7 Entertainment
In addition to the various partners and exhibitors stands, there will be many activities in the Marathon Village to entertain kids and adults alike: a giant outdoor Zumba session with Harmony, a kids activities area with Generali, the One FM radio bus and loads of prizes to win elsewhere!
Schedule
Friday 4th May 10:00am – 7:00pm: Kids playground with Generali 10:00am – 7:00pm: A Sweet Bed by Ibis worth 1000 CHF and many other prizes to win with AccorHotels
Saturday 5th May 9:00am: COMPRESSPORT® Morning run and Breakfast. Meet in front of the flower clock by the Marathon Village for a short run along the shores of Lake Geneva and a croissant. A headband will be offered to all participants. 9:00am – 6:00pm: Kids playground with Generali 9:00am – 6:00pm: A Sweet Bed by Ibis worth 1000 CHF and many other prizes to win with AccorHotels 11:00am-8:00pm: ‘Jardin des petits’ - a certified team will take care of your child aged 4 to 12 for 1h30 max. Cancelled in case of bad weather. 2:30pm: Family Zumba Party by Harmony at the podium Sunday 6th May 8:00am-4:00pm: Handbike test in the Jardin Anglais 10:00am-4:00pm: ‘Jardin des petits’ - a certified team will take care of your child aged 4 to 12 for 1h30 max. Cancelled in case of bad weather.
SIG Water Days On May 5th-6th, SIG invites you to discover the benefits of tap water in the heart of the Jardin Anglais. Through many activities with their partners, test also your skills and endurance.
Before the race Warm up with the Harmony coaches at the start of each race.
Music entertainment You will be kept going with live music and entertainment all along the course.
8 Junior Races
Saturday 5th May To collect a child from the finish area only one adult per child may enter the Starts: Jardin Anglais (Geneva) collection area, and must present the • 4:00pm: Start 1km (born in 2011 and 2012) access coupon to be allowed entry. • 4:15pm: Start 2km (born in 2009 and 2010) (The access coupon is an extra coupon • 4:35pm: Start 2.5km (born in 2007 and 2008) attached to the child’s bib during bib • 5:05pm: Start 3km (born in 2005 and 2006) collection). • 5:40pm: Start 5km (born in 2003 and 2004) Prize giving ceremony: from 6:45pm Finish: Jardin Anglais (Geneva) to7:15pm in the Jardin Anglais (top 3 boys and top 3 girls for each race only).
JUNIOR RACES
Pâquis 5 km 2 boucles 3 km 2.5 km
2 km Parc des Eaux-Vives Jet d’Eau Pont du Mont-Blanc 1 km Parc La Grange
Eaux-Vives Jardin Anglais
Rive
9 La Genevoise #LIKEAGIRL by Always
Saturday 5th May Start zones: Please respect the time written on your bib number. If you don’t Start: 7:00pm on the Avenue de Bel-Air have any time written on your bib, please (Chêne-Bourg) respect the time you submitted during Finish: Jardin Anglais (Geneva) your registration. Time limit : 1 hour Take a photo with your medal in the Always dedicated area at the end of the Bag drop: Place Favre (Chêne-Bourg) race! between 6:00pm and 6:45pm only. Prizegiving ceremony: from 7:45pm to Bag collection / changing room: Jardin 8:00pm in the Jardin Anglais for top 3 Anglais National Monument (Geneva) on overall. The top 3 of each category will presentation of your bib within 1 hour after be asked to come and pick up their prize the end of your race. at the Info Point.
LA GENEVOISE #LIKEAGIRL by 6,5 km
COLOGNY
GENÈVE KM KM
KM KM
CHÊNE-BOUGERIES
KM KM
CHÊNE-BOURG KM KM
10 10KM Run / Nordic Walking / Walking
Saturday 5th May Pace setters: in 45 min, 50 min, 55 min and 1h. Pace setters will be at the front of Start: 7:45pm on the Avenue de Bel-Air (Chêne-Bourg) each start zone and can be identified by their coloured flag. Finish: Jardin Anglais (Geneva) Refreshment points: km 4 and finish. Time limit : 2 hours Prize giving ceremony: from 9:00pm to Bag drop: Place Favre (Chêne-Bourg) 9:15pm in the Jardin Anglais (top 3 men between 6:45pm and 7:30pm only. and top 3 women only for 10km race). Bag collection / changing room: Jardin The top 3 winners of each category Anglais National Monument (Geneva) on will be asked to come and pick up their presentation of your bib within 1 hour after prize at the Info Point. There will be no the end of your race. ranking for the 10km Walking and Nordic Walking. Start zones: Please respect the time written on your bib number. If you don’t have any time written on your bib, please respect the time you submitted during your registration. Participants in the 10KM Walking or Nordic Walking will start a few minutes after the runners.
10KM RUN / NORDIC WALKING / WALKING
Refreshment point
VANDŒUVRES
GENÈVE
KM KM THÔNEX
KM KM
CHÊNE-BOURG KM KM
KM KM
11 Half Marathon and Wheelchair Half Marathon
Sunday 6 th May Massages : Marathon Village (Jardin Anglais). Start : 8:30am on the Avenue de Bel-Air (Chêne-Bourg) Pace setters: in 1h30, 1h40, 1h45, 1h50, 2h00 and 2h10. Pace setters will be at Finish: Pont du Mont-Blanc (Geneva) the front of each start zone and can be Ime limit: 3 hours identified by their coloured flag. Bag drop / changing room: Place Favre Refreshment points: km 6, 10.1, 13.5, 17.4 (Chêne-Bourg) between 7:00am and and finish. 8:00am only. Prize giving ceremony: 10h30 - 11h00 Bag collection / changing room: in au Jardin Anglais (3 premiers hommes front of the Métropole Hotel (Geneva) on et femmes). from 10:30 to 11:00 in the presentation of your bib within 1 hour after Jardin Anglais (top 3 men and top 3 the end of your race. women only). The top 3 winners of each category will be asked to come and pick Start zones: Please respect the time up their prize at the Info Point. written on your bib number. If you don’t have any time written on your bib, please respect the time you submitted during your registration.
KM KM COLLONGE- BELLERIVE 10
KM KM HALF MARATHON 21,097 km WC
Refreshment point
CHOULEX
WC
KM KM 15 WC COLOGNY
KM KM KM KM 20 KM KM 5
KM KM KM KM PUPLINGE GENÈVE
KM KM THÔNEX
KM KM
WC CHÊNE-BOURG KM KM
KM KM
12 Marathon and Relay Marathon
Marathon
Sunday 6th May Massages : Marathon Village (Jardin Anglais). Start: 9:45am on the Avenue de Bel-Air (Chêne-Bourg) Pace setters: in 3h00, 3h15, 3h30, 3h45, 4h00, 4h15, 4h30, 5h00. Pace setters will Finish: Pont du Mont-Blanc (Geneva) be at the front of each start zone and Time limit : 6 hours can be identified by their coloured flag. Bag drop: Place Favre (Chêne-Bourg) Refreshment points: at km 6 – 9.7 – 12.7 between 8:15am and 9:15am only. – 17.6 – 21.7 – 25 – 27.3 – 31.1 – 34.5 – 38.5 and at the finish. Bag collection: in front of the Métropole Hotel (Geneva) on presentation of your bib Prize giving ceremony: from 1:00pm to within 1 hour after the end of your race. 2:00pm in the Jardin Anglais (top 3 men and top 3 women only). The top 3 of Start zones: Please respect the time each age category will be asked to come written on your bib number. If you don’t and pick up their prize at the Info Point. have any time written on your bib, please respect the time you submitted during your registration.
Relay Marathon
Sunday 6th May Time limit : 6 hours Start: 9:45am for the 1st runner on the Personal belongings: Relay Marathon Avenue de Bel-Air (Chêne-Bourg) participants must not leave their bags at the start of their relay. More info in the The Relay Marathon offers teams of 4 to 6 people the opportunity to share the full Relay Guide. marathon distance as below: Massages : Marathon Village (Jardin • Relay 1 : Start Chêne-Bourg – Choulex Anglais). = 6 km Refreshment points: at each relay • Relay 2 : Choulex – Jussy = 8,8 km transition. • Relay 3 : Jussy – Puplinge = 10,1 km • Relay 4 : Puplinge – Collonge-Bellerive Prize giving ceremony: from 1:00pm to = 7,2 km 2:00pm in the Jardin Anglais • Relay 5 : Collonge-Bellerive – Geneva (Jardin Anglais) = 6 km • Relay 6 : Geneva (Jardin Anglais) – Finish line Pont du Mont Blanc = 4,1 km
13 WC KM JUSSY KM KM KM KM 15 KM KM 20 KM 3 GY PRESINGE WC KM KM 4 PUPLINGE KM KM KM 10 KM WC 5 KM KM KM KM WC KM KM 25 KM KM MEINIER KM 30 KM 2 CHOULEX 5 WC CHÊNE-BOURG THÔNEX
KM KM 1 KM KM BELLERIVE COLLONGE- KM WC KM KM 35 KM COLOGNY 6 GENÈVE KM KM WC KM KM KM KM KM 40 KM Refreshment points Refreshment RELAY MARATHON MARATHON RELAY km 42,195
14 Refreshment points
Water, Isostar energy drinks, isostar gels, oranges, bananas, crackers (à mettre dans cet ordre) will be available at every feed station and at the finish of each race.
Black cup Eau de Genève cup = Isostar energy drink = Water
Details on the Isostar products provided on refreshment points for the Marathon and Half marathon: Endurance+ Drink Energy Gel
#isostarmoments
Mon énergie pour le Marathon de Genève.
Viktor Röthlin Ambassadeur Isostar
Nouveau: goût aux saveurs cranberry
Isostar Powertabs Cranberry
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16 MARATHON VILLAGE - GENEVA VILLAGE MARATHON
17 I am a finisher
Selfie Finisher area: Take your first finsihers’ “selfie” right after the finish line!
Results : Results will be available online at harmonygenevemarathon.com and on the official app shortly after the end of each race.
Photos and Race certificate: Available online within three days of the event. Photos are supplied by event photography partners, Marathon Photos, via the website, harmonygenevemarathon.com
Video of your race: Each runner will receive a link to watch their race video after the event for free.
Medal plaque: Order your personalised medal plaque with your name, race and result directly from your registration form. These cost 8CHF before the event, 10CHF during the event and 12 CHF after the event.
Pour la foule qui t’attend à la ligne d’arrivée.
Run for it!
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*Participe au concours. Tu trouveras plus d’infos à ce sujet sur generali.ch/runforit Nous te souhaitons un bon Harmony Genève Marathon for Unicef ! #GeneraliRunForIt
18 After the race
Refreshment point: A refreshment point will be situated just after the finish line.
Changing room: A changing room will be available for all participants in front of the trucks where you will collect you personal belongings after the race.
Massages: Massages will be available in the Marathon Village on Sunday 6th May. The number of masseurs being limited, you will have to wait – thank you for your patience.
Relay belt: The last runner of each team must give back the belt to the organisation team to get the medals for all the team members.
Food Truck : you can find more to eat and drink at the Food Trucks that will be present on the event village all weekend).
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19 Access and transport
By foot or by bike A great way to get around before, during and after the event.
Public Transport around Geneva Runners are offered free public transport around Geneva (Zone 10 only) on the day of their race. The Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef work in partnership with Geneva Public Transport (TPG) – Unireso – to ensure that transport in and around the city is as easy and enjoyable as possible for all participants. Runners must download or print their transport card (sent by email with the bib collection coupon). Transport cards are nominative and runners must carry a valid ID document as well as their transport card in case of inspection. To go to the start line in Chêne-Bourg, take line 12 and get off at the stop ‘Place Favre’ located 200 metres from the start line.
Parkings Free Park & Ride: Free parking is offered to runners on Saturday 5th May and Sunday 6th May in the following Park & Ride car parks: Sous Moulin, Genève Plage and Etoile (please note that Geneva Plage parking will be closed on Sunday 7th May from 8:00am to 4:00pm).
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20 21 Charity
Make a donation to Unicef By participating in one of the races of the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef you can help disadvantaged children in collecting donations for each kilometre you run to finance the construction of water pumps in drought-ridden parts of the world. Your sponsors, your family, friends and acquaintances can support you and make a contribution, no matter how small. Participate and register now at www.unicef.ch/GenevaMarathon
690 hydraulic water pumps have been built since 2010 thanks to the donations made to Unicef by our runners.
Clothes collection A sportswear collection will be organised in the Marathon Village and at the race start for the association Bilifou that helps young people in Burkina Faso. Runners and spectators can drop clean and good condition sportswear, especially kids’ sizes. Shorts, T-shirts, sneakers will be sent to student in Ouahigouya where a sports field was built thanks to the association. More information can be found on the Bilifou website: www.bilifou.ch
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22 Sustainability
Éco-cup Eco-cups will be available on each food truck.
Geneva tap water Since 2012 the water on refreshment points has been provided by SIG, using Geneva’s tap water. This not only allows a reduction in waste during the event, but also the consumption of high quality tap water that is up to 1000 times more ecological than bottled water.
Vitale Vert electricity The event uses Vitale Vert electricity. Drawn from over 600 solar and hydraulic sources. Vitale Vert electricity is an ecological source of energy certified by the Naturemade label.
Cleanliness Runners are asked to respect the environment and to have a considerate attitude before, during and after the event; in particular, by disposing of any waste in the recycling bins provided by Batmaid, Official Supplier of the event.
Waste treatment As an Event Official Supplier, Serbeco will help the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef for its waste management and treatment.
Non-Smoking Area A non-smoking area will be in effect all around the fountain area within the Marathon Village.
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