Volkswagen Olomouc Half Marathon

Running gives everyone a unique opportunity to overcome himself. There is a unique experience in preparing, persisting and finishing the half maratahon distance. Come and enjoy the spectacular atmosphere of one of the most popular half marathons in the Czech Republic.

date	start	length	finish	limit
June 23 2012	Horní square 19:00	21,0975 km	Horní square	3 h

Entry fee

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The capacity of the race is limited and the registration can be closed in advance.

Registration in the Expo is not possible.

Entry fee includes

• Start number with electronic chip
• Start bag
• Refreshments every 5 km and at the finish
• Commemorative medal at the finish
• Start bag depository & changing rooms (open from 5pm to 10.30pm on race day)
• Split times on 5th, 10th, 15th km and at the finish
• E-mail with performance info (real / official time)
• Text message with finish time
• Online overall results at www.olomouchalfmarathon.com
• On-line certificate
• Free massage after the race
• Free public transport on the race day

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Eligibility and rules

The Volkswagen Olomouc Half Marathon is open to all officially registered runners who are 18 years or older.

The race is designed in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and the Czech Athletic Federation (ČAS).

• Ranking is separate for men and women; veteran categories are also included (35+ and every 5 years).
• The race will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
• Roller blades, bicycles and other such vehicles are forbidden along the race course.
• Runners take responsibility for their physical condition and their ability to complete the distance.
• The organizer takes no responsibility for the occurrence of damage of any kind due to either participation in the race or its observation.
• The organizer has the right to close the registration without any prior announcement.
• Entry fee payment is final and not refundable.
• Registration is only valid after the required participation fee has been paid to the organizer's bank account, or in cash or by bank card.

Time-keeping

Time-keeping is provided through the use of electronic chips. The chips are collected immediately after the finish.

Technical area

The technical area area will be located on the Horní square. This area will provide refreshments, toilets, changing rooms, bag depository, showers, deposit return and massages.

First aid

First aid for runners is provided by the Emergency Medical Service at the start and finishing areas and along the entire course.

Race course

The race course stretches throughout the city center and its surrounding areas. The course is flat, mostly of an asphalt surface, partly stone and without any major changes in elevation in accordance with the AIMS/IAAF criteria.