Vantaan Maraton
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About the race
Vantaan Marathon is organized around a lap of 10,5 km and offers several race options on that circuit. The event takes place in Tikkurila Sports Park in Vantaa; most starts are at the park while the 10 km start is about 500 m from the marathon start line and the 5 km start about 600 m away. Distances - Marathon (42,195 km) - Half Marathon (21,1 km) - 10 km - 5 km - Marathon Relay (4 x 10,55 km) - Minimarathon 350 m for children The competition office and number pickup are in the Sport Center at Läntinen Valkoisenlähteentie 52-54. Changing rooms and a supervised free kit storage are available next to the competition office.
Parking near the event is limited; additional public parking is at Tikkurila train station or market square, about 1.2 km away. Timing uses RFID sensors attached to the race number, providing net and gross times. The maximum time for the marathon is 6 hours. There are pacemakers in marathon and half marathon.
Each finisher receives a Vantaa Marathon medal. Refreshment stations are placed three times per lap with locations at approx. 3.5 km Niittytie, 7.0 km Angervotie and 10.5 km race center; own marked drinks may be left at the race office before the start. Entry fees vary by registration date and relay and individual categories are listed for men, women and age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
