2013

6. POZNAN Halfmarathon/POL on 7th April 2013, ©POZNAN Halfmarathon

6. POZNAN Halfmarathon/POL on 7th April 2013

Organisation

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The limit is 6500 applications for runners and 300 for inlineskaters and wheelchairs. If this is exceeded, no further applications will be accepted.

Hints for runners

Starter packs will be issued at the Halfmarathon Office, Arena Hall, Wyspiańskiego Street 33 on:

Friday, 5^th April, 9⁰⁰ am – 8⁰⁰ pm
Saturday, 6^th April, 9⁰⁰ am – 8⁰⁰ pm

On the day of the run, i.e. 7^th April 2013, the Halfmarathon Office will be closed! If you cannot personally collect your starter pack, just give your start card to the person that will collect the starter pack for you.

Collect your start number as soon as possible – the organizers are not able to handle a thousand players at once. People with yellow chips are asked to activate them in the Marathon Office in the Arena, at the stand with chips.

Free accommodation (6^th/7^th April 2013) will be prepared in the Sports Hall, Chwiałkowskiego Street 34 (Chwiałka swimming pool). The Hall will be open from 7⁰⁰ pm. Free buses from the Sports Hall to the start of the Halfmarathon set off on Sunday at 6³⁰ am and 7³⁰ am.

Do not take valuables with you. Do not give your cloakroom bag to strangers – you can leave it in the cloakroom.

Do not forget to take your timing chip to the start. The chip must be attached to the shoelace.

Come to the start early enough. Do not put on new trainers on the day of the start. Do not bring your own nutritional supplements – we do not display them.

If you feel poorly report to the doctors or volunteers of the Red Cross who are on the route – they will provide you with professional help.

Poznan Halfmarathon

Halfmarathon ethics

Do not think only of yourself – respect the effort of thousands of others!

During the warm-up pay attention to other runners – hundreds of people stretching out and running in all directions may pose a potential threat.
At the start line stand in the designated sector. Do not push your way to the start line. There is nothing more demotivating than being later overtaken by hundreds of faster runners. If you do not know where you should stand, stand at the back. Remember, it is better to overtake than to be overtaken.
If you run in a group of friends remember not to block the way to others – do not run the full width of the street.
If someone wants to overtake you make room for him/her. If you are not overtaking do not block the way to other overtaking runners.
Do not suddenly stop in the middle of the street. If you need to tie your shoelace or remove a stone from your shoe, come off the street.
Watch out at the nutrition points. Do not suddenly bar somebody’s way to catch a cup of water – this may lead to a serious accident.
Take only what you really need from the table.
Do not throw cups, bananas, sponges on the street – otherwise, on the second lap you could twist your ankle upon you own litter.
Listen to instructions of the halfmarathon personnel. You can disagree with them, but obey their instructions – they just make sure that you are safe.
Do not litter at the finish line.
After completing the race be nice to the halfmarathon personnel (presenting medals, masseurs, changing-room attendants, etc.) – remember that they work min. 6 hours (often in the rain and cold weather). Most of them are volunteers who dedicate their free time to you.
Smile – you are here to have fun!

Classification

The following classification will be made in the 6^th Poznań Halfmarathon:

General: women and men.
Age classification of women and men: 18-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55–59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older.
General: women and men roller skaters.
General: women and men disabled competitors in wheelchairs with direct drive – type I.
General: women and men disabled competitors in wheelchairs with indirect drive (chain drive) – type II.
Age classification shall not apply to roller skaters and competitors in wheelchairs.

Applications and fees

How do I register for the race?

The simplest way is by filling the application form on the website. By selecting "credit card" or "electronic transfer" option as a payment method you can immediately pay the participation fee.

The second method is filing the application form in person at the halfmarathon office, which is located at the Poznan Centres of Sports and Recreation, Chwiałkowskiego Street 34 in Poznan. The office is open daily from Monday to Friday from 8⁰⁰ am to 4⁰⁰ pm. Note: The cash desks are open until 3⁰⁰ pm.

What is the deadline for submitting applications?

The deadline for submitting applications is 2^nd April 2013. After this deadline we accept only payments for applications accepted before.

How much is the participation fee?

The basic rate is PLN 60. For the holders of "yellow chips" for measuring the time, the fee will be reduced by PLN 5, provided that the chip number is given in the application form. Persons on wheelchairs are exempted from the participation fee.

What is the deadline for paying the participation fee?

The participation fee must enter the organizer's account by 4^th April 2013. The organizer is not responsible for postal order or bank transfer delays due to the fault of the post office or bank.

What are the payment methods?

Electronic transfer is an on-line bank transfer using electronic banking services. Most banks provide such services to their customers who hold personal accounts. Payment is initiated immediately after completing the application form. The processor is eCard.

Credit card is an on-line transfer from a credit card account. Payment is initiated immediately after completing the application form. The processor is eCard.

Bank transferis payment into the organizer's account in a traditional manner, through a transfer from the bank account or cash payment at the post office. Transfer details are displayed after completing the application form (they can also be found in section Contact the organizer). Nothing stands in the way to make the transfer via e-banking service after you choose this payment method – banks usually offer online access to personal accounts. However, the simplest alternative is to use the "electronic transfer" option.

Exempt from payment is only intended for participants on wheelchairs.

There is also a possibility to pay the participation fee in cash in person at the organizer's office.

Can I register and pay the participation fee later?

Yes, there is such possibility. Simply select "bank transfer" option as a form of payment in the application form. Transfer details will be displayed after completing the form.

You can also make on-line payment at a later date. To do this, use the payment form.

Can I change the selected form of payment after completing the application?

Yes. To do this, use the payment form.

There was a problem while paying on-line, what should I do?

If the transaction completed with error (for example due to an incorrect credit card number), you can retry paying the fee via the payment form.

Sometimes the error means complete lack of response from the banking system. Some banking institutions carry out night-time maintenance works in their systems, which may result in a lack of availability of services. In this case, transfer order is being recorded and the funds will be taken from the account after service is restored. If within 24 hours of the payments funds have not been taken from your account, please pay the participation fee by traditional bank transfer.

When is a start number assigned and how to check it?

The system automatically assigns the first free number from a pool of numbers just after recording the participation fee. E-mail notification informing about assigning a number is then promptly sent to the runner. The message includes a link to the individual start card. Please print it and take it with you to collect the participation package.

You can always check your start number at the entrant list. If next to a displayed name there is a start number, it means that the participation fee was recorded.

Will the participation fee be refunded if I resign from taking part?

No. In accordance with the Regulations the fee once paid cannot be paid back. However, you may transfer your participation fee to another player. To do this please contact the organizer.

What to do if my name is not on the entrant list?

Try again to fill in the application form, paying attention to possible "typos". If despite this your name is still not on the list, please inform the halfmarathon office.

What to do if there is no start number next to my name despite paying the participation fee?

If more than 3 days passed from the date of the transfer (online transfer) or a week (traditional transfer), inform the halfmarathon office of this problem. Be sure to keep the copy of payment – to help clarify any doubts related to your payment.

Is it necessary to provide e-mail address?

Your e-mail address is not obligatory but helps with the application process. You will receive application confirmation and confirmation of your start number to an e-mail address provided by you. In the body of an e-mail there is also a link to your start card.

As the organizer we assure that the address provided will not be used for advertising purposes or made available to other entities.

Are persons taking part for the first time exempt from participation fee?

No. Exempt from payment is only intended for participants on wheelchairs.

Is there an additional fee for timing?

No. The time measurement fee is included in the participation fee. The timing chip is disposable and refundable.

Is there a limit to the number of applications?

Yes. The limit is 6500 applications for runners and 300 for inlineskaters and wheelchairs. If this is exceeded, no further applications will be accepted.

Where can I collect the participation package and at what times?

In the halfmarathon office, which on 5^th and 6^th April will be located at Arena Hall, Wyspiańskiego Street 33. The office will be open during the following hours:

5^th April 2013 (Friday) from 9⁰⁰ am to 8⁰⁰ pm
6^th April 2013 (Saturday) from 9⁰⁰ am to 8⁰⁰ pm

Can I collect the participation package on the day of the halfmarathon?

No. The office will be closed on the day of the halfmarathon. We provide free accommodation to all willing participants on the day before the halfmarathon, and in the morning hours free transport from the place of accommodation to the start.

What do I need to have with me to collect the participation package package?

You should have your start card. Each runner receives a card via e-mail upon participation fee payment.

Where can I collect the start card?

Each runner receives the card via e-mail upon participation fee payment. Please print it and take it with you to collect the participation package.

Can I collect my participation package if I lost my start card?

Yes. But then you have to have an identity document with you (ID card / passport / student card / driving licence).

What should I do if I cannot collect my participation package personally?

Give your start card to the person who will collect the package for you.

What does the participation package include?

The participation package includes: start number + safety pins, changing room number, voucher for Pasta Party, sponge, clothes sack for the changing room – locker room, T-shirt.

Travelling and accommodation

What is the distance and how to get from the train station, bus station or the airport to the halfmarathon office?

Detailed information can be found in section Directions. The distance to the halfmarathon office from the train station is about 1,7 km, from the bus station about 2 km, and from the airport about 6 km.

What is the distance and how to get from the train station, bus station and airport to the start line?

Detailed information can be found in section Directions. The distance to the start from the train station is about 5 km, from the bus station about 4,7 km, and from the airport about 12 km.

Are halfmarathon participants entitled to a discount for railway?

No.

Can halfmarathon participants use city transportation free of charge?

No.

Where is the closest car park?

You can use:

Malta Ski car park at Arcybiskupa Antoniego Baraniaka Street (on the start day entrance to Baraniaka Street until 6⁰⁰ am)
car park at Malta Gallery shopping centre. The Gallery is located at Arcybiskupa Antoniego Baraniaka Street, entrance from Kaliska Street / Nowowołkowyska Street(distance from the start line about 500 m)
car park at Wileńska Street. The entrance from Warszawska Street / Krańcowa Street (distance from the start line about 1500 m)
car park at M1 shopping centre (distance from the start line about 3,2 km)
car parks on the Tysiąclecia Estate (distance from the start line about 1 km)
car parks on the Termy Maltańskie (distance from the start line about 1 km)

Does the organizer provide free accommodation?

Yes. The organizer provides free accommodation in the night of 6^th April 2013 to 7^th April 2013 at the Sports Hall, Chwiałkowskiego Street 34, to all willing participants. The requirement is to select the "free accommodation" option in the registration form. The competitors shall be accepted for accommodation upon presenting the start number. The organizer does not provide sleeping bags or mattresses.

What if I did not select the "free accommodation" option in the registration form and I would like to use it?

Inform the halfmarathon office by phone or by e-mail. If there is vacancy in the sports hall, there will be no obstacles to use the accommodation.

Does the organizer provide transport from the free accommodation to the start line?

Yes. There are coaches of the Municipal Transport Enterprises provided which will take the competitors to the start line. This service is free of charge. Departure times will be given a few days before the halfmarathon.

Is the halfmarathon office involved in booking paid accommodation?

No. Paid accommodation must be booked independently. Popular places can be found in section Accommodation.

Can I find information about cheap accommodation at the halfmarathon website?

Yes. In section Accommodation we have collected information about cheap accommodation. When booking a room, please mention the word "halfmarathon"

What time does the 6 Poznan Halfmarathon start?

At 9⁰⁰am.

Where is the start of the halfmarathon?

At Arcybiskupa Antoniego Baraniaka Street. In section Directions you will find more information about the start area.

Who is a pacemaker?

Pacemaker is a person who from the start to finish leads the race (usually constant pace) for a specified time. The task of pacemakers is to help all willing competitors to reach finish line in the intended time. Most pacemakers will lead the following times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00.

How to recognize a pacemaker?

Pacemakers are dressed in T-shirts in vivid colours and equipped with balloons showing time.

Where are the changing rooms for runners located?

The changing rooms will be located near the finish line in canoe hangars. In section Directions you will find more information about the start area.

Will I be able to buy nutrition supplements at Malta on the day of the halfmarathon?

No. Stands with sports equipment (including nutrition supplements) will be located only at the Expo Fair at Arena Hall on 5^th – 6^th April 2013.

What is the time limit in the halfmarathon?

The limit is 3 hours. The halfmarathon route is closed for traffic. Runners who will fail to finish the race until 12¹⁵ pm will be obliged to stop running and get to the finish line by a shuttle bus marked with the inscription "Koniec Półmaratonu" ("End of the Halfmarathon").

Where do I fix the chip?

The chip should be fixed to the shoelace.

Where do I pin the start number?

To your sports shirt on your chest with safety pins.

Do I need to start in a T-shirt from the participation package?

No.

What is the course of the race?

In section Course map you will find complete information on this topic.

How can I help the runner injured as a result of an accident?

If you see a runner who is knocked over or lying on the street, stop and ask if he/she needs help. If so, stay with him/her and seek help. At each nutrition point there is medical assistance and additionally on the race course there is an ambulance following the race. On the back of each start number there should be necessary data about the runner including contact to the family. If necessary, do not be afraid to give first aid!

What can I find at the nutrition points?

Water and isotonic beverages.

What is the distance between the nutrition points?

Nutritions points will be located every 5 km or so. The tables at the nutrition points will be arranged as follows:

the first one – container with water for sponges,
the second one – water,
the third – isotonic beverages.

How are distances marked on the course?

Each kilometre of the route will be marked.

Can I put my own nutrition supplements at the nutrition points?

No.

Are there going to be massages provided at the start and finish line?

Yes. Massage points will be located in the route every 5 kilometres. At the finish zone a massage point will be located in the canoe hangars.