DN Stockholm Half Marathon. SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2011 16.00 – 15,000 runners from 69 nations have entered Saturday’s Stockholm Half Marathon

A record number of 15,158 runners representing 69 countries have registered for the 2011 DN Stockholm Half Marathon. Registration was closed 31 August. Runners from 69 countries

In the start list you will find 9,675 male and 5,483 female runners. This means that 36 per cent of the runners are women – the highest figure in the race history.

2,332 runners come from other countries than Sweden. The biggest number of international runners: Finland 401 runners, Norway 330, Germany 307, Great Britain 226, Denmark 165, France 109 and Italy 106.

 

 

A record number of more than 15,000 runners from 69 nations have entered Saturday’s Stockholm Half Marathon. Kenya-born Isabellah Andersson, who is the best Swedish runner, is expected to lead the 5,483 women.

She finished seventh in the World Championships marathon race four weeks ago, as first of the Europeans.

Andersson is defending her title. She also won in 2009 and established the Swedish record 1:11:35 at the time. Last year she triumphed in 1:11.52, more than four minutes ahead of Anna von Schenck, fellow runner from Hässelby SK, the major athletic club in Sweden.

Andersson has fulfilled a hectic program after her marathon race in South Corea. A fortnight ago she prevailed in the gigantic women 10K Tjejmilen. Andersson followed up with a double victory in the dual meet against Finland last weekend over 5,000 and 10,000 meters.

Adil Bouafif was euqlly impressive in the Helsinki meet by winning the 10,000 meters in a solo effort. The runner originally from Morocco also represents Hässelby and aims to beat his PB of 1:04:08.

The Stockholm Half Marathon starts at 4pm on Saturday next to the Royal Palace and sweeps the most famous landmarks of the Swedish capital.

 

SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2011 16.00

The 11th edition of DN Stockholm Half Marathon starts at 16.00 (4.00 pm) on Saturday, 17 September. The start and finish is on ”Norrbro”, the bridge between the Royal Palace and the Royal Opera House in the heart of Stockholm.

All entered runners will receive their registration card and a detailed map of the course by post in late August.

The following is important information about the race. Please read carefully.

Your start number and startgroup is printed on the Registration Card that will be sent to you by regular mail together with a detailed map of the course. You will get this letter by the end of August.
You are required to present this card when you pick up your race number bib.

Race number bibs must be picked up in the city park ”Kungsträdgården” (see map below) on Friday 16 September from 11.00 – 18.00 or on Saturday 17 September from 10.00 – 15.00. The race number bibs can only be picked up during these times.
You need to bring your Registration Card in order to receive your number bib. If, for some reason you lose your Registration Card, please bring photo identification. It is possible to ask someone else to collect your number bib provided they have your Registration Card.

The number bib is personal, thus it is forbidden for registered runners to give away or sell their number bib in order to let someone else run in their place.

Your start group is indicated on your number bib. On the reverse side of your number bib, space has been allocated for you to fill in your personal information. Please do so in order to make it easier for our medical staff in case of an emergency.
During the race your number bib must be clearly visible on your chest.

At the registration you will receive your Champion Chip, which will be used for timing. For more information on how to use it, see the information on front of the race envelope that you get at the registration.

The best way of getting to and from the registration in “Kungsträdgården” and start/finish at the Royal Palace is by underground train (”T-banan”). You get off at the station ”T-centralen”, “Kungsträdgården” or "Gamla Stan" (the Old Town).

You will find the start list on this website under Search entries.

Unfortunately there are no changing rooms close to the start and finish area. There will be possibilities to change and shower at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium.
Changing rooms will be open from 12.30 to 20.00 on 17 September.
A free shuttle bus service to the start is available, Departure times from the Olympic Stadium: 13.00, 13.45 and 14.30. The bus returns to the Olympic Stadium from the street ”Kungsträdgårdsgatan” (near the street ”Strömgatan”) at 18.15, 19.00 and 19.45.

The “Runners Service Area” is located on the street "Strömgatan" just a few hundred meters from the start and finish. An information desk, safety deposit and portable toilets are available there, as well as a clothing deposit service.
Portable toilets will also be available at "Slottskajen" and "Norrbro" where the runners gather before the start.

Place any excess clothing in the plastic bag which you will get when you pick up your number bib envelope and attach the large label with your start number and name, which you will find in the number bib envelope, on the indicated square on the plastic bag.
The plastic bags can be dropped off at the bag deposit area at ”Strömgatan” from 14.00 on race day.
When you pick up your bag after the race, please show your race number as that is your identification. This service is open until 20.30.

You can drop off wallets, keys and other valuables at the Safety Deposit desk at ”Strömgatan” from 14.00. We do not accept bags or other large items! Please use the small label with your start number and name which you find in the number bib envelope.

If you leave your mobile telephone it must be switched of, or in silent mode.
When you pick up your belongings after the race, please show your race number as that is your receipt. This service is open until 20.30.

During the race your number bib must be clearly visible on your chest.

The nine start groups will assemble in designated areas on ”Slottskajen”, just in front of the Royal Palace. All runners must be in their respective group (see indication on the bib as well as a printed text on the bib) 15 minutes before the start time at the latest.

Water and toilets will be available near the assembly area.

The start will take place on "Norrbro" (see map above). The runners are divided into nine groups, and the first two groups start at 16.00.
The first two start groups (A Elite and A) will be taken to the start line 5 min prior to the start. The other start groups will be taken to the starting area once the previous groups are on their way. Please carefully listen to and follow the instructions from race officials.
Start groups are as follows:

Start at 16.00
Start group A Elite. Seeded runners: Men with numbers 1 – 100. Women with numbers 101 – 200.
Start group A: Men with numbers 201 – 2000. Women with 2001 – 3000.

Start at 16.05
Start group B: Men with numbers 3001 – 5000. Women with 5001 – 6000.

Start at 16.10
Start group C: Men with numbers 6001 – 8000. Women with 8001 – 9000.

Start at 16.15
Start group D: Men with numbers 9001 – 11000. Women with 11001 – 12000.

Start at 16.20
Start group E: Men with numbers 12001 – 13900. Women with 13901 – 15000.

Start at 16.25
Start group F: Men with numbers 15001 – 16900. Women with 16901 – 18000.

Start at 16.30
Start group G: Men with numbers 18001 – 20000. Women with 20001 – 21000.

Start at 16.35
Start group H: Men with numbers 21001 – 23000. Women with 23001 – 24000.

Please make sure you drink enough both before and after the race. Refreshment stations will be located in ”Kungsträdgården” and at ”Slottskajen”.

DN Stockholm Half Marathon will use Champion Chip for timing. You will get your chip in your number bib envelope. During the race the chip must be attached to your left shoe (see instructions on the number bib envelope).
Personal chips cannot be used.

Your time is recorded when you pass the start line and the finish line. This time is called the net time and is the time that will be used in the result list for all runners except the elite runners. The gross time for each runner – the time from the starting gun to crossing the finish line – can also be found in the results.
After the race please return your Champion Chip in the finish area. If you do not return the chip you will be charged SEK 200.

The course is 21 098 metres – a half marathon. The course is certified by AIMS and by the Swedish Athletic Federation. The course was measured by Micke Hill in July 2011.
Police and race officials will be present at every crossing along the course.
Note! There are parts on the course where the road is open for oncoming traffic on the other half of the road.
Large signs indicating each km of the race are posted along the course.

There will be seven refreshment stations along the course. Water and energy drink Maxim Electrolyte Orange & Lemon flavour will be provided at each station except station at 3,5 km and and 15 km where only water is provided.
There are two sets of tables at each station; at the first one, Maxim energy drink will be provided. At the second set of tables, water will be provided.
Rubbish bins are provided after each refreshment station; please throw your cups in the provided bins.
Station 1 is at 3,5 km, station 2 at 6,5 km, station 3 at 9,5 km, station 4 at 12,5 km, station 5 at 15 km, station 6 at 17 km and station 7 at 19,5 km.

At the registration you can collect a sponge which you can use at the Sponge stations which are located together with refreshment stations number 2 (6,5 km), 3 (9,5 km), 5 (15 km), 6 (17 km) and 7 (19,5 km). Please deposit the sponges in the large barrels provided after the finish line.

Intermediate times are shown on digital clocks along the course at the 5, 10, 15 and 20 km mark. Note that the clocks are started in accordance with the first start group (A Elite and A), thus runners from group B, C, D, E, F, G and H have to deduct 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 min respectively from the time displayed.

The maximum running time is 2 hours 45 minutes at the finish. This means that runners starting in start group H must reach the finish line at the latest 19.20.
There will be a control station after 12 km, which runners from start groups A Elite and A have to pass at 17.35 at the latest in order to continue the race.
Runners from start group B must pass at 17.40, runners from start group C at 17.45, runners in start group D at 17.50, runners in start group E at 17.55, runners in start group F at 18.00, runners in start group G at 18.05 and runners in start grout H at 18.10. After this time the course is closed for runners.

If you decide to drop out of the race, please report to the nearest refreshment station or to the Information tent at ”Strömgatan”, after the finish line.
Transportation back to Kungsträdgården will be provided from the refreshment stations at 6 km, 9,5 km and 16,5 km.
Runners who drop out are responsible for returning their ChampionChip to a race official or to the Information tent ay “Strömgatan”.

DN Stockholm Half Marathon provides pace runner service. Experienced runners will help you achieve your target time. The pace runners are spread over the start groups and the following times can be followed:

1.20 – red flag

1.30 – green flag

1.45 – blue flag

2.00 – yellow flag

2.15 – orange flag
The pace runners have green vests and flags with different colours and times on their back.

Toilets

Portable toilets are located around the start area, the finishing area and along the course at all refreshment stations.

Medical personnel

Medical personnel will be on duty at the start and finish areas and at each refreshment station along the course.

Results

Preliminary results and intermediate times for all runners will be available on this website live during the race.
The official results will be posted on this website about two weeks after the race.

Age divisions

DN Stockholm Half Marathon has the following age divisions for men and women: Seniors (born 1972-1993), 40-44 years (1967-1971), 45-49 years (1962-1966), 50-54 years (1957-1961), 55-59 years (1952-1956), 60-64 years (1947-1951) and 65 years and older (1946 and earlier).

Awards

All participants who finish in less than 2 hours 45 minutes will receive the DN Stockholm Half Marathon finisher’s medal.
Awards will be given to the top 40 male runners and the top 20 female runners.
Awards will also be given to the top 3 finishers in each age division. These will be sent by mail to each person.

Massage

Free massages will be available after the race in “Kungsträdgården”.

Refreshments

Refreshments, such as sports drinks, bananas, recovery drinks will be provided after the race.

Rules

DN Stockholm Half Marathon is conducted in accordance with the rules of the Swedish Athletic Federation and the IAAF. Participation in DN Stockholm Half Marathon is at your own risk.
Minimum age 18 years old. Runners must be born 1993 or earlier.

Race photos

A team of professional photographers from MarathonFoto will be at the 2011 DN Stockholm Marathon and will take multiple photos of all runners at several different locations on the course as well as at the finish line.
MarathonFoto will send you an email with the link to your photos a few days after the race.

Tourist information and accommodation

For information on what to see and do in Stockholm, please contact Visit Stockholm.
Internet website: www.stockholmtown.com
E-mail: touristinfo@stockholm.se
Telephone: +46 – 8 508 28 508.
Here you can also get information about hotels in Stockholm.

Information

For further information please contact the DN Stockholm Half Marathon Office.
E-mail: info@stockholmhalfmarathon.se.
Phone: +46 8 545 664 40. Mon-Fri 9.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00.

Good luck in the 2011 DN Stockholm Half Marathon!

Remember to take it easy in the beginning. 21 098 meters on hard roads is demanding. Do not participate unless you are entirely healthy.

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

Main sponsor: Dagens Nyheter
Sponsors: PUMA, Löplabbet Maxim and Suunto.

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