DN Stockholm Half Marathon 17 September 2011

The 11th annual DN Stockholm Half Marathon will be staged on Saturday 17 September 2011. This will be a race to remember!
· 21.1 kilometres through central Stockholm · Start and finish at the Royal Palace · First class service for all the participants.

Start at 16:00 The start is at 16:00 at the bridge "Strömbron" just outside the Royal Palace.
The finish is this year at "Norrbro" – an other bridge just outside the Royal Palace.

The weather The average temperature in Stockholm in the afternoons during the third week of September is 15° C. The humidity is around 50 per cent.

Experience Stockholm The DN Stockholm Half Marathon is run on an inspiring course through the central districts of Stockholm; Norrmalm, Vasastan, Kungsholmen, the Old Town and Södermalm.
During the race you will pass many of Stockholm's most famous landmarks and buildings; Karlberg's Castle, the City Hall, the Royal Palace, the Swedish Parliament and the Royal Opera House.
The difference between the highest and the lowest point of the course is 28 metres.
The distance is 21,098 metres.

A city of contrasts Welcome to Stockholm and one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction.
Just outside the city, the archipelago of 24,000 islands is waiting to be explored.
Stockholm is a city of contrasts – water and islands, history and innovation, small town and big city, long light summer nights and short winter days.
Thanks to the city´s compact size, you can see and do most things in a short space of time – which makes it a perfect destination for city breaks or longer stays.
Stockholm is one third water, one third green belt and one third city. The island of "Djurgården", the world's first National City Park, is only a short walk from the inner city.
Information about Stockholm: www.stockholmtown.com

An international race The DN Stockholm Half Marathon attracts participants from all over the world. 63 countries were represented in the 2010 race. 2,245 runners come from outside Sweden.
After Sweden, the most runners come from Finland (376 runners), Germany (301) and Great Britain (237).

33 per cent women 4,572 female runners entered the 2010 half marathon. This means that 33 per cent of the runners were women – the highest figure ever.

Increasing interest The interest in DN Stockholm Half Marathon has increased during the last couple of years. 5,986 runners entered 2006, 7,054 entered 2007, 9,274 in 2008, 11,136 in 2009 and a record number of 13,585 entered in 2010.

Maximum 15,000 entries In 2011 a maximum of 15,000 entries will be accepted.
Entries for the 2010 race did close four weeks before race day.

Your real time The DN Stockholm Half Marathon will use ChampionChip for timing that will record your real time (also called the net time). The computer chip that must be attached to your left shoe will record this time.
The ChampionChip timing system will guarantee you a smooth start and net result (recorded from crossing the start line to crossing the finish line).

Intermediate times Intermediate times will be recorded at 5, 10, 15 and 20 kilometres.

First class service You will receive first class service during the whole race. Along the course there are seven refreshment station which will serve Maxim sports drink and water. Announcers and bands will guarantee a good atmosphere along the course.
In the finish area in the city park "Kungsträdgården" you will be served something to drink, fruit and other snacks. Medical service is available for the runners along the course and at the finish area. Massage service is also available at the finish area.

 

 

Start at 16:00 The start is at 16:00 at the bridge "Strömbron" just outside the Royal Palace.
The finish is this year at "Norrbro" – an other bridge just outside the Royal Palace.

The weather The average temperature in Stockholm in the afternoons during the third week of September is 15° C. The humidity is around 50 per cent.

Experience Stockholm The DN Stockholm Half Marathon is run on an inspiring course through the central districts of Stockholm; Norrmalm, Vasastan, Kungsholmen, the Old Town and Södermalm.
During the race you will pass many of Stockholm's most famous landmarks and buildings; Karlberg's Castle, the City Hall, the Royal Palace, the Swedish Parliament and the Royal Opera House.
The difference between the highest and the lowest point of the course is 28 metres.
The distance is 21,098 metres.

A city of contrasts Welcome to Stockholm and one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction.
Just outside the city, the archipelago of 24,000 islands is waiting to be explored.
Stockholm is a city of contrasts – water and islands, history and innovation, small town and big city, long light summer nights and short winter days.
Thanks to the city´s compact size, you can see and do most things in a short space of time – which makes it a perfect destination for city breaks or longer stays.
Stockholm is one third water, one third green belt and one third city. The island of "Djurgården", the world's first National City Park, is only a short walk from the inner city.

Information about Stockholm: www.stockholmtown.com

An international race The DN Stockholm Half Marathon attracts participants from all over the world. 63 countries were represented in the 2010 race. 2,245 runners come from outside Sweden.
After Sweden, the most runners come from Finland (376 runners), Germany (301) and Great Britain (237).

33 per cent women 4,572 female runners entered the 2010 half marathon. This means that 33 per cent of the runners were women – the highest figure ever.

Increasing interest The interest in DN Stockholm Half Marathon has increased during the last couple of years. 5,986 runners entered 2006, 7,054 entered 2007, 9,274 in 2008, 11,136 in 2009 and a record number of 13,585 entered in 2010.

Maximum 15,000 entries In 2011 a maximum of 15,000 entries will be accepted.
Entries for the 2010 race did close four weeks before race day.

Your real time The DN Stockholm Half Marathon will use ChampionChip for timing that will record your real time (also called the net time). The computer chip that must be attached to your left shoe will record this time.
The ChampionChip timing system will guarantee you a smooth start and net result (recorded from crossing the start line to crossing the finish line).

Intermediate times Intermediate times will be recorded at 5, 10, 15 and 20 kilometres.

First class service You will receive first class service during the whole race. Along the course there are seven refreshment station which will serve Maxim sports drink and water. Announcers and bands will guarantee a good atmosphere along the course.

In the finish area in the city park "Kungsträdgården" you will be served something to drink, fruit and other snacks. Medical service is available for the runners along the course and at the finish area. Massage service is also available at the finish area.

Medal to all finishers At the finish you will receive the DN Stockholm Half Marathon exclusive medal as a proof that you have completed the race.

Family Festival in "Kungsträdgården" Everyone – participants, supporters and spectators – will enjoy the DN Stockholm Half Marathon before, during and after the race. Our sponsors will invite the whole family to a festival at the finish in "Kungsträdgården" on 17 September.

Entry

· Entry fee is EUR 50.

· Deadline for entries: 10 August 2011.

• A maximum of 15,000 entries will be accepted. If 15,000 runners have entered earlier than 10 August the registration will close at that date.

· You enter and pay by credit card on the internet.

· When you have entred you will get an e-mail confirming your entry.

· Race information will be sent by post to all runners in mid August 2011.

· Your entry is personal and can not be transferred to an other runner.

The official 2011 training T-shirt The official DN Stockholm Half Marathon 2011 training T-Shirt is for sale to all runners who enter the race. The T-shirt is blue with the words "I am training for the 2011 Stockholm Half Marathon" printed in Swedish in yellow and white. It is available in the following sizes: men S – XXL, women S – XL.
The T-shirt costs EUR 25, including postage, and will be sent to you by post when we receive your entry.

Maximum running time is 2:45 The maximum time to finish the Stockholm Half Marathon is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Minimum age 18 years old Runners must be born 1993 or earlier.

Age categories The DN Stockholm Half Marathon includes the following age categories for men and women: Open, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years and over 65 years.

Pace runners If you want help to keep an even pace during the DN Stockholm Marathon, you can join one of the pace groups. There will be pace groups from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes.

Eight start groups There are eight different start groups. There are five minutes intervals between each start group.
Previous results decide which group you will start in. When you enter, please complete the field for qualifications. Here you write your best results for marathon, half marathon or 10 kilometres since 1 January 2010.

Information Please contact the DN Stockholm Half Marathon office for further information.
E-mail: info@stockholmhalfmarathon.se
Phone: +46 – 8 545 664 40.

Organisers: Athletic clubs Hässelby SK, Spårvägens FK and Turebergs FK.

The DN Stockholm Half Marathon is sanctioned by the Swedish Athletic Association and by AIMS (Association of International Marathons).

Main Sponsor: Dagens Nyheter.