Indrek Kelk: Tartu Maraton is taking place, the condition of the track is promising
The 48th Tartu Maraton will be held on this Sunday, February 20th, on the classic Otepää-Elva route. Although the snow has been melting in recent days, the trail is still in good condition. The final touch will be given by the track master on Saturday night.
Tartu Maraton finish, 18th of February
Current situation
The weather has not been the best for the track on the last few days, but Tartu Maraton track master Assar Kütt and chief organizer Indrek Kelk are still optimistic.
"It seems that the weather has not made damage on our track and it should be pretty good by Sunday. Most of the track, despite this intermediate melt, is still rather good. Today, track master Assar Kütt will start doing the track from Otepää, but the main work will be done on the last night,” Indrek Kelk explains the current track situation.
Changes on the main marathon dayUp to 2 000 participants are allowed at Tehvandi Stadium at a time. The start corridors for the first 2 waves (numbers 1-2000) will be opened at 9:45, except the elite, which will be opened at 9:51.
Start numbers 2001-3000 are allowed to enter the stadium after the start of the first wave at 10:05.
It is mandatory to wear mask before the start (except during the warm-up) and after the finish. In the shuttle bus and at the finish, you may get the mask from the organiser if necessary.
The location of the finish line for this year's marathon and the location of the services have changed.
48. Tartu Marathon track schemes are HERE, participant information HERE.