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There are no special parking areas for participants. Parking is available in the city’s public parking lots. Please note that some areas are paid parking also on Saturday – see parking terms and options HERE.
If possible, come on foot or by bike! A free guarded bike parking for participants is available on Poe Street.
Traffic information, including public transport, can be found HERE.
BIB hand-out takes place at the Race Centre on Tartu City Hall Square.
The Race Centre is open:
Friday: 12:00–21:45; BIB hand-out for Tartu City Marathon ends at 19:00, BIB hand-out for Friday Night Run until 22:00.
Saturday: 07:30–16:30
Please check your race number in the participants’ list beforehand, as it helps shorten the queue. Registration is also available at the competition centre.
In addition, the race centre offers marathon souvenirs and plenty of great deals on sports goods.
Re-registration (alteration of the participant’s name or the race distance):
The starts will be given at Vabaduse Ave.
Check out the start times in the programme. The corridors will open 15 minutes before the start. Everybody can choose their start group based on their preliminary finish time. More info on the start groups and finish times in the race regulations.
Time keeping is performed with an electronic timing chip attached inside the start number. No need to return the chip to organisers. Please do not bend or break the chip.
Attach the start number to the chest. Be sure to fill in the medical information at the back of the bib. Do not block the number with your hand when crossing the finish line.
You can find the course maps and service points HERE.
Also see time limits for passing the checkpoints in the Race Regulations.
If you wish to send your drinking bottle to a service point on the track, bring the bottle to the Race Office tent and put it in the correct box:
If you wish to send a gel to a service point, please attach it to a bottle with tape or a rubber band. Mark the bottle clearly so that you can recognize it! Make sure to write the runner’s name, bib number, and the service point/km where the bottle should be delivered. At all service points, your drinks will be placed on the first table.
NB! Following the runners along the track on a bike or any other type of vehicle is not allowed. It is also forbidden to service the runners outside the service points.
Please do not litter: put your rubbish away only at the waste areas or the service stations.
As usual, you can complete both the 42 km and 21 km distances with the help of a pacemaker. On the half marathon course, a run-walk group and a walking group will also join the line-up.
The run-walk group will be led by the Vice President of the Estonian Olympic Committee, Tiit Pekk, and the walking group by running enthusiast Mart Einasto.
Find this year’s pacemakers and target times HERE.
Medical services are located at the Town Hall Square, at the corner of Magistri Street.
In case of a medical emergency on track, call 112 or contact the medical crew at the next service station.
Desktop version is available HERE
In the mobile device please use the UltimateLIVE app. Download the app from https://app.ultimate.dk/ or scan the QR code:
On the podium, awards will be given to:
In addition, the main award ceremony of the RIMI Estonian City Run series will take place at the Tartu City Marathon.
The award ceremony times can be found in the program.
This year, something completely new awaits the marathon finishers – the 42 km Lounge. It is a special area only for 42 km runners, where you can relax after the effort, enjoy tasty snacks, and share fresh impressions with fellow runners.
The lounge is located on Vabaduse Boulevard, opposite the Kaarsild, and this is also where 42 km runners can pick up their finisher t-shirt!
From the race office tent you can collect:
You can also purchase marathon fan products from the same tent.
NB! The 42 km finisher’s t-shirt can be collected from the marathoners’ lounge, located at Taksopark on Vabaduse Boulevard, opposite the Kaarsild.
This year, everyone who has completed all five events will receive a cozy hoodie, a series medal and a diploma.
The hoodie and medal can be collected on Saturday, October 4, after finishing your distance, from the Secretariat tent.
The diploma can be printed out HERE after the Tartu City Marathon.
The series winners (top 3 men, women and teams) will be awarded on October 4 at 15:00 on the Tartu City Marathon podium at Town Hall Square.
Offers a special marathon menu on Friday and Saturday, Oct 3–4:
After the marathon
Participants are invited to relax and enjoy new experiences at:
Check out special offers HERE
Sportrec GPS device allows real-time tracking on the course. Order via your marathon account under "Offers" or rent it at the race center (15 EUR). Return it at the finish. Link to follow the participants is available HERE.
Enervit energy package helps maintain energy, vitamins, and minerals before, during, and after the race. Order via your marathon account under "Offers" and pick it up from the Enervit stand at the race center (15-20 EUR).
Personalized medal – make your running experience even more memorable! Have your name and time engraved on the medal at the finish (6 EUR).
Friday Night Run invites you to discover the city streets on an autumn evening:
The children’s runs will take place in Tartu city centre on Saturday, October 4. More information can be found HERE.
The City Marathon children’s runs are the final event of the Children’s Klassik series season. This means the big season-ending party is just around the corner! This year, children who have taken part in at least 4 events during the season will receive a gift – a visit to the ice rink! Those who have participated in all 5 children’s events will also be rewarded with a special Children’s Klassik souvenir.
The party will take place at Lõunakeskus Astri Arena on October 25. Invitations will be sent by e-mail.
