C o m p e t i t i o n m a n u a l V MULGI MARATHON

Marathon (42,195 km) Start: Ruhja center square (LV) Start 7.00 a.m. Finish: Lake (EE) Half marathon (21,1 km) Start: Estonian-Latvian border Start 8.30 a.m. (Imavere-K-Nuia-Ruhja mnt, EE/LV) Finish: Lake Karksi (EE) Lake Karksi run (5,4 km) A lap around Lake Karksi Start 12.00 a.m. Start and finish: lake Karksi (EE)

Mulgi marathon: • Promotes healthy and abstinent lifestyles and the physical activity of people. Wishes to involve all newcomers to the amazing experience of running as an effective method for a longer, healthier life; • Offers frequent runners a well-organized marathon experience and a chance to fulfill their athletic ambitions; • Introduces sports lovers the wonderful Mulgimaa as a beautiful and interesting place through sports activities and enlivens the communication between both countries.

TIME PLACE AND REGISTRATION

Time: July 18th 2015 Start of the marathon: 7.00 a.m. – Ruhja center square (LV) Start of the half marathon: 9.00 a.m. – Estonian-Latvian border (Imavere-K-Nuia- Ruhja mnt,EE/LV) Start of Lake Karksi run: 12.00 a.m. , The beach of Lake Karksi, Karksi-Nuia Finish: The beach of Lake Karksi, Karksi-Nuia Rewarding: 13.00 p.m. The beach of Lake Karksi, Karksi-Nuia Registration: www.sportinfo.ee ; and at the start places at least one hour before the start Entry Fee: Marathon: 35 € Half marathon: 25 € Lake Karksi run: 10 €

Info: [email protected], mob 5077757 Hendrik Agur

COMPETITION CLASSES

The competition is held in four different age categories (separately for men, women, girls and boys). Competition class is opened even with a single competitor in that class.

Participants Year of birth Children 2001 and later Youngsters 2000 – 1997 Adults 1996 – 1951 Veterans 1950 and older

DISTANCES AND PARTICIPANTS IN COMPETITION CLASSES

Competition distances Children Youngsters Youngsters, Adults, Veterans Marathon 42,195 km - - X Half marathon 21,1 km - X X Lake Karksi run 5,4 km X X X

REWARDING

The rewarding will begin at a park near the finish line at Lake Karksi at 13.00.

The three absolute best men and women at marathon will obtain a trophy. The first three men and women at marathon and half marathon will be rewarded with a medallion, diploma and with a prize. The first three men and women at Lake Karksi run will be rewarded with a medallion, diploma and with a prize. Each finisher of a marathon, half marathon and Lake Karksi run will be rewarded with a memorable medallion. The three best of each age group will be rewarded with a diploma and with a prize.

COMPETITION ORGANIZERS

Mulgi marathon is organized by NPO Toimekas Eesti in collaboration with Karksi, Nauksiene’i parish and Ruhja town. www.agur.ee, mob 5077757, [email protected]

SUPPORTERS Kultuurkapital, , Nauksiene’i parish, Ruhja town, Abja Tarbijate Ühistu, Viljandimaa Sports Union, Estonian Private Pilots Association, OÜ Puidukoda, OÜ Silinder, Festival (Folk), Estonian University of Life Siences Polli horticulture research facility, Gustav Adolf’s organfestival, SA Organ, Karksi-Nuia noortekeskus, farm, Sakala teed, TREV2, Kultuurkapital, Ingeri külalistemaja, ON24.

INFO

Attendance is optional for all people under their own responsibility whose health condition allows them to finish a chosen distance according to the competition manual, who is prepared for the chosen activity and who confirms those terms with their signature on the registration paper. Younger than 17 year old competitors must have a parental or representative signature on the registration paper. Drink stops are approximately after every 6 kilometers where water and sports drinks are offered. Village stations also offer food which include bread, white bread, salt, raisins and bananas. Assistant referees are at crossroads and turning points who regulate traffic and guarantee safety. Medical vehicle will attend the main distance and will provide medical care if needed. The transportation of clothes for marathon and half marathon runners will be provided by the organizer. Before each start, busses for competitors will departure from the finish at Lake Karksi as follows: Ruhja, to the start of the marathon – departure at 5.30 Estonian-Latvian border, to the start of the half marathon – departure at 7.30

Attention! The track runs through open traffic highways where speed is limited, please follow the traffic rules. The track is not certified (the distance between start and finish is longer than required). All scores will be won and not published in official marathon rankings. Mulgi marathon is categorized as a cross-marathon competition. Entry fees apply only to competitors in competition classes Youngsters and Adults. Participation for people in competition class Children is free. Mulgi marathon promotes youth sports and the practicing of healthy lifestyles from a young age.

The history of Mulgi marathon

The first Mulgi marathon took place in 2009 as a festive competition between four parishes in Mulgimaa (Abja parish, Karksi parish, and Tarvastu parish). Mulgi marathon now took off and became International in 2015 and is now collaborating with a town in Republic of Latvia, Ruhja.

Head organizer: Hendrik Agur 5077757 [email protected] Head referee: Madis Agur 5115033 [email protected] Track referee: Oliver Talts 55606877 ______

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