Welcome to Nordea Riga Marathon and Half-marathon! – May, 18 2008 (Sunday)

About Nordea Riga Marathon
The first Riga marathon organized by the Riga City Council tool place 17 years ago – in 1991. In May 2007 Nordea Riga Marathon Course was officially measured according to AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) standards. The previous marathon on May 2007 gathered more than 1000 runners from 22 countries.

Jelena Prokopcuka and Nordea Riga Marathon

Already for second consecutive marathon the Honorary Patroness is one of world’s leading marathon female athlete’s Jelena Prokopcuka. She invites everybody to run in her city – Riga – and Jelena hopes to join the event on May 18, 2008.

2008

Nordea Riga Marathon and Half-marathon will take place on May 18, 2008 (Sunday). The starting hour for the marathon and half marathon distances –9:30.

Course

The course lies in the very center of Riga City and runners can enjoy the charm of the old Hansiatic Town. The course is allowing visiting both sides of the river Daugava, the largest river in Latvia. Course of the marathon and half-marathon cross the river with the help of the Vansu Bridge thus allowing the participants to enjoy some of the most beautiful spots in Riga – Art Nouveau buildings in the silent centre, the amazing panorama of Pardaugava and the Old Riga, as well as the paved streets and wooden architecture of Kipsala island. For full enjoyment of runners the course is traffic-free.

Distances

Simultaneously there are marathon and half-marathon runs. For beginners and supporters there is mini-marathon distance (5 360 m) open to any participant without age limitation.

Registration

On-line registration is available on marathon web page www.nordearigamarathon.lv. On-line registration requires immediate payment (payment is possible with the Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, EuroCard/ MasterCard or American Express cards).

EXPO

From May 15 to 17, 2008 Nordea Riga Marathon EXPO will provide opportunity to receive race numbers and timing chips, to receive official T-shirt and tickets for the pasta-party (if you have paid during the registration), and of course to get acquainted with the products for runners and to get consultations on the choice of clothing and footwear.

Pasta party or Marathon Dinner

On the marathon eve May 17, 2008 at the official hotel „Albert Hotel” there will be held pasta party by giving opportunity for the participants a chance to meet, ask questions to the leading runners or discuss the strategy the marathon and just soak in energy for the next day. Every runner can purchase the ticket for the pasta party, including for his/ her supporters during the registration for the race. Number of places is limited.

Travel information

Nordea Riga marathon is collaborating with tourism agencies in Latvia, Germany, UK, Finland, Italy and other countries. More information and contacts available on the official
webpage www.nordearigamarathon.lv

Organizers
The race is organized by agency „Nords Porter Novelli” in partnership with Riga City Council.

Additional information
Information updates in German, English, Russian and Latvian is available on www.nordearigamathon.lv or if you can’t find the answers to some specific questions don’t hesitate to write e-mail directly to the organizers marathon@porternovelli.lv

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