1.1. 43rd Tartu Maastikumaraton virtual run (hereinafter Virtual Run) is organized by Club Tartu Maraton, in accordance with the current Race Regulations, and the decisions made by the Council and Board of Club Tartu Maraton. VR is a sub-event of the 43rd Tartu Maastikumaraton and extends the main distances of the event. Registration to virtual race has to be made separately.

 
1.2. 43rd Tartu Maaastikumaraton virtual run takes place on 2nd to 18th of May 2025.

• Virtual run is a running event in which participants can take part at their preferred time and place. Chosen distance can be completed on any day in the given time period.
• Distances of 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km are available for registration. Both running and walking are allowed. Chosen distance should be completed in one go and when stopping for any reason, time-keeping should not be stopped.
• By choosing "Maratoni Kombo" when registering, it is possible to complete 42 km in several separate stages during the virtual race period. Each stage has to be at least 4,2 km.
• Use of car, bicycle or other means of transport while completing the distance is not allowed. Organizer has the right to disqualify participants who break this rule.
• Chosen distance can be completed on the official tracks of Tartu Maastikumaraton or on the tracks of participant's choice. Avoidance of asphalt roads is recommended. The official tracks of Tartu Maastikumaraton are available and marked during the virtual race period.
• The virtual run is not a competition and there are no prizes. Participation in the virtual run will count as a participation in the Klassik series (each participant will get 1 Klassik point) and will count towards multiple participation awards (silver and gold pins), if the participant does not have a result from the MM main race in the given year.

• Finish times of runners and walkers will be listed in the same result list for each distance.

1.3. Cases, not stated in current Rules, will be solved by the Organizing Committee. 

2.1. Everyone will participate at their own responsibility! Participants must follow all traffic regulations. Organizers are not liable for participants’ health problems or damaged/lost personal belongings.

2.2. Age limit: all athletes born in 2010 (10 km and 5 km 2013) or earlier are allowed to participate.

2.3. Participation in the virtual run must follow the restrictions and directions of the local government and health authorities of the participant's country. Participation in the virtual run does not give permission to violate them. For health safety, we advise to keep distance from other people according to local recommendations when participating in the virtual run.

2.4. Keeping the environment clean is important to us. Throwing food packages, drink bottles etc into the nature is prohibited!

3.1. Registration takes place on Club Tartu Maraton’s website up to 18.05.25 at 23:59.

There is no registration on May 10.

3.2. Re-registration is the alteration of participant’s name or race distance. Re-registration is possible:

• on Club Tartu Maraton’s website up to 18.05.25 at 23.59.
• There is no re-registration on May 10.
• When re-registering to a longer distance or in case of nonvalid discount, difference of the participation fees has to be paid.

​3.3. With making the entry, the participant confirms the willingness to abide by the current Race Regulations.

3.4. With making the entry, the participant confirms the willingness to abide by the Privacy Policy.

4.1. In case the right of participation is waived, the participation fee is not refunded.

A discount of 30% from the current registration wave price is available for the youth up to the age of 18 (included). For those who registered with the youth discount price, other discounts (group discount etc.) do not apply.

4.2. Start fee includes: digital start bib, medal for finishers (will be posted within 2 weeks after the result upload), electronic diploma, gold and silver pins according to the statute (not posted).

5.1. Time keeping and recording the distance completion is administered by participant's own device (sport watch, smartphone). 

 
5.2. To get a result: 

• Participant has to register on the Club Tartu Maraton website to the chosen distance and pay the entry fee.
• Participant has to complete the chosen distance on any day during the event time period and record their result with their device.
• Participant has to upload the log file of their device by clicking on their name in the list of participants before May 18th at 23:59.  
• Unofficial results will be updated on the website www.tartumaraton.ee. The official results will be issued on May 23th at 17:00 on the website.
• Correct postal address is necessary for sending the finisher medal.

5.3. The result of the virtual race will not be taken into account when assigning start groups in next years.