Valga Valka City Run race regulations
Valga Valka City Run
Valga Valka City Run race regulations
Date: 21st April 2024
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
5 km run/walk/Nordic walking
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.
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, 20.04.2024 |
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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.
Valga Valka family day |
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Sunday, 21.04.2024 |
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Time |
Activity |
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09.00 |
Race centre is open |
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09.00 |
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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12.30 |
Valga Valka City Run 5 km START |
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13.30-13.50 |
Valga Valka City Run 5 km award ceremony |
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14.00 |
Valga Valka City Run 10 km START |
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16.00 |
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 2021 and later– 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, can be with parent/guardian)
Boys/Girls born 2018 – 350m (without 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)
Boys/Girls born 2013 – 1000m (with timing)
Valga Valka City Run 5km and 10km
U14: born 2011 and later
U16: born 2009-2010
U18: born 2007-2008
MN: born 1985-2006
MN 40: born 1975-1984
MN 50: born 1965-1974
MN 60: born 1955-1964
MN 70: born 1954 and earlier
Registration and fees
Pre-registration for Valga Valka City Run is open online at www.valgavalkacityrun.eu until 17th April 2024 23:59. On the spot registration and race material pick-up is on 20th April from 16:00 to 20:00 and on race day 21st April from 9:00 to 12:30 at Valga City town square.
Re-registration is possible for an additional fee of 10€ at iseteenindus.triatloniakadeemia.ee until 17th April 2024 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:
- Race number
- Timing
- Clothes changing room
- Aid stations on course
- Medical aid if necessary
- Medal for finishers
- Drink at the finish
- Soup at the finish
- Showers
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10 km |
Until 17.03.2024 |
18.03-31.03.2024 |
01.04-17.04.2024 |
At race centre 20.-21.04.2024 |
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Adults (born 2004 and earlier) |
20€ |
25€ |
30€ |
40€ |
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Youngsters under 20 and seniors 65 and over |
15€ |
20€ |
25€ |
30€ |
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(5km) |
Until 17.03.2024 |
18.03-31.03.2024 |
01.04-17.04.2024 |
At race centre 20.-21.04.2024 |
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Adults (born 2004 and earlier) |
15 € |
20€ |
25€ |
30 € |
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Youngsters under 20 and seniors 65 and over |
10 € |
15€ |
20€ |
25 € |
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Kids races |
Until 17.03.2024 |
18.03-17.04.2024 |
At race centre 20.-21.04.2024 |
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Kids races (boys/girls born 2013 and later) |
5€ |
10€ |
15€ |
*Special participation fees apply to the kindergartens and schools of Valga and Valka. Registration at the kindergartens and schools is open until 12th April 2024. 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.
Competition jury
All Valga Valka City Run protests will be addressed by the organizers as needed.
Run course
Valga Valka City Run course goes along the streets and roads of both cities.
Participants must follow the instructions of the race officials for safety.
Aid stations
There are two aid stations on the 10km course. Water and sports drinks are available at the aid stations and the finish area.
In addition, soup is available to all participants after finishing.
Timing
Valga Valka City Run has electronic timing. 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 finish closes at 16:00. 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.
Prize money will be awarded to three best men and women on the 10km distance and to the winners of the 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.
