DN Stockholm Half Marathon/SWE on Saturday, 13 September 2014 – Registration is closed: 18,046 runners from 80 nations

Interest in DN Stockholm Half Marathon is greater than ever. 18,046 runners from 80 nations have entered the race which means that last year’s record of 17,163 has been broken.

The 2014 DN Stockholm Half Marathon starts at 15:30 (3:30 pm) on Saturday, 13 September. The start is on "Gustav Adolfs Torg", next to the Royal Opera House in the heart of Stockholm.

Interest in Scandinavia’s second largest half marathon has increased steadily over the past few years:

9 274 entries in 2008.
11 136 entries in 2009.
13 585 entries in 2010.
15 158 entries in 2011.
16 689 entries in 2012.
17 163 entries in 2013.
18 046 entries in 2014.

This year’s registration closed on 2 September when we exceeded the total of 17 600 entries

DN Stockholm Half Harathon 2014 has not only broken records for the number of total entries.

Runners from 80 nations are entered. Last year participants represented a total of 78 countries.

2 949 international runners are registered which is 16.8% of the total participants. Both of these figures are records.

7 083 women are registered which corresponds to 40.2% of the total field.   These figures also break new records for the race.

80 nations represented in DN Stockholm Half Marathon 2014

Representatives of the following 80 nations will participate in this year’s race:
Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faro Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

Race information DN Stockholm Half Marathon

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

Start number

Your start number and start group 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.

Pick up your race number bib

Race number bibs must be picked up in the city park ”Kungsträdgården” (see map below) on Friday 12 September from 11:00 – 18:00 or on Saturday 13 September from 10.00 – 14:30.

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 and go to the information tent. 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.

Take the underground

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 "Kungsträdgården", ”T-centralen” or "Gamla Stan" (the Old Town).

Start list

You will find the start list on this website under Start list. From 10 August all runners’ start numbers are in the start list.

Changing rooms

Unfortunately there are no changing rooms close to the start and finish area.
We recommend that you change at home or at your hotel. Then leave a change of clothes at the Clothing Deposit (see text below).
There will be possibilities to change and shower at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Lidingövägen 1, which is 2 km from the start/finish area.
Changing rooms will be open from 12:30 to 20:00 on 13 September.

Runners service area

The Runners Service Area is located on the street "Strömgatan" just a few hundred metres 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.

Clothing drop off and pick up

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 13:30 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 19:30.

Safety deposit

You can drop off wallets, keys and other valuables at the Safety Deposit desk at ”Strömgatan” from 13:30. 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 off, 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 19:30.

Number bib

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

Meeting point after the race

Decide in advance where you will meet friends and family after the race. Please note that "Strömgatan" is only open to runners.

Pre-race assembly area

The nine start groups will assemble in designated areas on ”Slottskajen” and "Norrbro", just in front of the Royal Palace. All runners must be in their respective group (see printed text on the bib) 15 minutes before the start time at the latest.
Water and toilets will be available near the assembly area.

Nine start groups

The start will take place at "Gustav Adolfs Torg"" (see map above). The runners are divided into nine groups, and the first start time is 15:30.
The first start groups (A Elite and A) will be taken to the start line 5 minutes 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 15:30
Start group A Elite. Seeded runners: Men with numbers 1 – 100. Women with numbers 101 – 200.
Start group A: Men with numbers 201 – 2,500. Women with 2,501 – 3,000.

Start at 15:35
Start group B: Men with numbers 3,001 – 5,300. Women with 5,301 – 6,000.

Start at 15:40
Start group C: Men with numbers 6,001 – 8,000. Women with 8,001 – 9,000.

Start at 15:45
Start group D: Men with numbers 9,001 – 10,500. Women with 10,501 – 12,000.

Start at 15:50
Start group E: Men with numbers 12,001 – 13,500. Women with 13,501 – 15,000.

Start at 15:55
Start group F: Men with numbers 15,001 – 16,000. Women with 16,001 – 18,000.

Start at 16:00
Start group G: Men with numbers 18,001 – 19,500. Women with 19,501 – 21,000.

Start at 16:05
Start group H: Men with numbers 21,001 – 22,500. Women with 22,501 – 24,000.

Drink before the start

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

No chip – No time

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 instruction leaflet).
Personal chips can not 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 leave your Champion Chip in one of the allocated bins placed at "Strömgatan".

The course

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 Hugh Jones from AIMS and by Micke Hill from the Swedish Athletic Federation in June 2013.
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. Read more about the course here.

Seven refreshment stations

There will be seven refreshment stations along the course. Water and energy drink Maxim Hypotonic Lemon Lime flavour will be provided at each station except station at 3,5 km 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.

Five sponge stations

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.

Three energy stations

There will be energy stations along the course provided by race sponsors; Chiquita bananas (9,5km). Maxim Energy Bar (may contain nuts) (15km) and Dextro Energy dextrose (17km).

Intermediate times

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.

Maximum running time

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 18:50.
There will be a control station after 12 km, which all runners have to pass at 17:40 at the latest in order to continue the race.
At 17 km there will be a second control station which all runners must pass 18:20 at the latest in order to continue the race.

Drop outs

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 17 km.
Runners who drop out are responsible for returning their ChampionChip to a race official or to the Information tent at “Strömgatan”.

Pace runners

DN Stockholm Half Marathon provides a pace runner service. Experienced runners will help you achieve your target time. There are pace runners for the following finish times: 1 hour 20 minutes, 1 hour 24 min, 1 hour 30 min, 1 hour 40 min, 1 hour 50 min, 2 hours and 2 hours 10 min.
The pace runners are spread across the start groups and the following times can be followed:

• 1.20 (3.47 min/km): red flag
• 1.24 (4.00 min/km): grey flag
• 1.30 (4.15 min/km): green flag
• 1.40 (4.45 min/km): blue flag
• 1.45 (5.00 min/km): white flag
• 1.50 (5.15 min/km): purple flag
• 2.00 (5.40 min/km): yellow flag
• 2.10 (6.10 min/km): orange flag

The pace runners from Garmin have yellow T-shirts and flags with different colours and times on their back.
At the start, the pace runners also have large white balloons with the finish time, the balloons will be released after about 2km. So if you don´t see the flag look for the balloon!

Music along the course

Bands and DJs will be playing music along the course to entertain spectators and inspire the runners.

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 1975-1996), 40-44 years (1970-1974), 45-49 years (1965-1969), 50-54 years (1960-1964), 55-59 years (1955-1959), 60-64 years (1950-1954) and 65 years and older (1949 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 30 male runners and 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 Drink from Maxim 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 1996 or earlier.

Race photos

A team of professional photographers from MarathonFoto will be at the 2014 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: visitstockholm.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 2014 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, Citroën, Maxim, Garmin and Marathon.se.

DN Stockholm Half Marathon is sanctioned by the Swedish Athletic Association and by AIMS (Association of International Marathons).
This year the race is the Swedish championship in half marathon.

Source: DN Stockholm Half Marathon