Valga Valka City Run race regulations
Valga Valka City Run
Date: 13th April 2025
Location: Valga and Valka cities
Organizers: NGO Triatloniakadeemia, Valga municipality, Valka novads
www.valgavalkacityrun.eu
Main organizer: MTÜ Triatloniakadeemia, phone: +372 5032901, e-mail: cityrun@triatloniakadeemia.ee
Distances
10 km run/walk/Nordic walking – certified distance
5 km run/walk/Nordic walking – certified distance
1 km kids’ race
350 m kids’ race
The event is organized according to Estonian Athletics Association competition regulations and the event’s race regulations. The organizers and participants of the Valga-Valka City Run are committed to the principles of clean and fair competition.
Location
Valga Valka City Run race centre with start and finish areas and race materials pick-up is at Valga City town square.
Programme
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Saturday, 12.04.2025 |
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Time |
Activity |
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14.00-16.00 |
Valga Valka City Run race material pick-up and on-spot registration open at race centre. |
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14.00-16.00 |
Valga Valka family day |
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Sunday, 13.04.2025 |
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Time |
Activity |
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09.00 |
Race centre is open |
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09.00-12.45 |
Valga Valka City Run race material pick-up and on-spot registration (until 15 min before the according start) |
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10.30 |
START for kids’ races without timing (350m) |
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11.10 |
START for kids’ races with timing |
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12.00 |
Kids’ races award ceremony |
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13.00 |
Valga Valka City Run 10 km START |
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13.15 |
Valga Valka City Run 5 km START |
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15.00 |
Valga Valka City Run award ceremony |
Participants
Anyone with appropriate physical state to complete the distance is welcome to the event. The competitor (parent/guardian for underagers) is responsible for their own participation.
Age groups
Age groups are separate for men and women, boys and girls.
Valga Valka Kids races
Boys/Girls born 2022 and later– 350m (without timing, can be with parent/guardian)
Boys/Girls born 2021 – 350m (without timing, can be with parent/guardian)
Boys/Girls born 2020 – 350m (without timing, can be with parent/guardian)
Boys/Girls born 2019 – 350m (without timing
Boys/Girls born 2018 – 1000m (with timing)
Boys/Girls born 2017 – 1000m (with timing)
Boys/Girls born 2016 – 1000m (with timing)
Boys/Girls born 2015 – 1000m (with timing)
Boys/Girls born 2014 – 1000m (with timing)
Valga Valka City Run 5km and 10km
U14: born 2012 and later
U16: born 2010-2011
U18: born 2008-2009
MN: born 1985-2007
MN 40: born 1976-1985
MN 50: born 1966-1975
MN 60: born 1956-1965
MN 70: born 1955 and earlier
Registration and fees
Pre-registration for Valga Valka City Run is open online at www.valgavalkacityrun.eu until 9th April 2025 23:59. On the spot registration and race material pick-up is on 12th April from 14:00 to 16:00 and on race day 13th April from 9:00 to 12:45 at Valga City town square.
Re-registration is possible for an additional fee of 10€ at iseteenindus.triatloniakadeemia.ee until 9th April 2025 23:59.
By entering and paying the registration fee the participant:
- Agrees to the race regulations and rules set by the organizer;
- Agrees to their personal information being used according to the laws and regulations;
- Confirms that they are prepared and fit to take part in a sporting event.
Transferring your participation or your race number is not allowed. The organizers have the right to refuse to register a participant should they find it necessary. The organizers have the right to disqualify a participant should they not follow the Valga Valka City run race regulations. Registration fees will not be refunded if the event is cancelled due to force majeure or when the participant decides to not take part in the event.
Valga Valka City Run registration fee includes:
- Marked course
- Race number
- Timing
- Clothes changing tents
- Washing after the race at Valga Sport’s hall
- Toilets
- Aid stations on course
- Medical aid if necessary
- Medal for finishers
- Electronic diploma
- Drink at the finish
- Catering at the finish
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10 km |
Until 31.12.2024 |
01.01-16.03.2025 |
17.03-09.04.2025 |
At race centre 12.-13.04.2025 |
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Adults (born 2005 and earlier) |
20€ |
25€ |
30€ |
40€ |
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Youngsters up to 19 (incl.) and seniors 65 and over |
15€ |
20€ |
25€ |
30€ |
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(5km) |
Until 31.12.2024 |
01.01-16.03.2025 |
17.03-09.04.2025 |
At race centre 12.-13.04.2025 |
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Adults (born 2005 and earlier) |
15 € |
20€ |
25€ |
30 € |
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Youngsters up to 19 (incl.) and seniors 65 and over |
10 € |
15€ |
20€ |
25 € |
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Kids races |
Until 09.04.2025 |
At race centre 12.-13.04.2025 |
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Kids races (boys/girls born 2014 and later) |
10€ |
15€ |
*Special participation fees apply to the kindergartens and schools of Valga and Valka. Registration at the kindergartens and schools is open until 31st April 2025. Contact your kindergarten/school teacher to register.
Registration is confirmed only after receiving the payment. The payment can be made using a bank link after completing the registration form. The time of the payment (not the time of the registration) is the basis for the registration fee. Confirmation of the registration is name in the start list at www.valgavalkacityrun.eu
By registering the participant (parent/guardian for children) confirms that they are responsible for their own (child’s) health and agrees that the organizer is not responsible for any medical incidents and breaking or losing of personal property.
Upon registration for the event, the participant grants their explicit consent to the non-profit organization Triatloniakadeemia for the processing of their personal data in accordance with the organization's data protection policy.
https://iseteenindus.triatloniakadeemia.ee/en/customer-data-processing-principles-triatloniakadeemia
Competition jury
All Valga Valka City Run protests will be addressed by the organizers as needed.
Any questions not addressed in the guidelines will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the organizing committee.
Run course
Valga Valka City Run course goes along the streets and roads of both cities.
For safety reasons, participants must comply with traffic regulations, follow traffic signs, and heed the instructions of traffic controllers and course marshals.
Aid stations
There are 2 aid stations on the 10 km route and 1 aid station on the 5 km route. Water and sports drinks will be provided at the aid stations and finish line.
Additionally, all participants of the Valga Valka City Run will have access to refreshments at the race center's catering area based on their race number.
Valga Valka City Run uses reusable dishes at both the aid stations and the catering area. Please return the dishes to the designated collection points.
Timing
Valga Valka City Run uses electronic timing, which can only be guaranteed with a correctly attached timing chip worn from start to finish. The timing chip is attached to the back of the race number. Removing the chip or folding the race number is forbidden.
The race number must the secured to your chest and it must be visible all the time from start to finish. The participant must not cover the race number with their hand when crossing the start/finish line, otherwise the result may not be recorded.
Time limits
Valga Valka City Run 5km distance time limit is 1 hour.
Valga Valka City Run 10km distance time limit is 2 hours. The finish closes at 15:00. Participants who do not make the time limit will be given a DNF (did not finish).
Award ceremony
Valga Valka City Run award ceremony will be held at Valga City town square according to the program above.
3 fastest men and 3 fastest women overall will be awarded at Valga Valka City Run 10 km distance. Fastest man and fastest woman overall will be awarded at Valga Valka City Run 5km distance.
Three fastest of each age group will be awarded with a prize. Diplomas (downloadable) are available to all participants.
It is mandatory to be present at the award ceremony to receive the prize. If the participant cannot be present, they may send a representative. You cannot receive your prize after the ceremony.
Results will be published at www.valgavalkacityrun.eu
Medical aid
Race organizers provide a medical aid point at the race centre during the whole race
Lost and found
All items found will be taken to registration tent. Inquiries about lost and found items after the race should be sent to cityrun@triatloniakadeemia.ee The organizers store the lost and found for 7 days after the race.
Parking and traffic on race day
Participant and spectator parking is at Valga Selver and Rimi stores and Tivoli parking lot.
It is mandatory to follow the instructions of the police, referees, and traffic controllers when parking and during the competition.
Organizers’ rights
The organizers have the right to use the photos and videos of Valga Valka City run made by the organizers.
The organizer has the right to make changes in the regulations. All changes will be announced on the event’s website: www.valgavalkacityrun.eu.
