Date: Saturday, August 7, 2010
Start: 9.00 am

Location: Omsk, Russia

Events: Marathon, ekiden relay, 6 km fun-run.

Field:Approximately 15,000.

Course

Our AIMS-certified marathon course makes two loops on mostly flat, paved and traffic-free roads, starting and finishing at Central Square in downtown Omsk. The race runs along the central streets and embankments of the Irtysh River.

Weather conditions

Expected temperature range: 18 — 22° (64 — 72° F).

Refreshment & First aid station

Every 5 Km and at the finish line; water, cold tea, and electrolyte replacement drink provided.

Course records

Open Male — Eduard Tukhbatulin, Russia, 2:13.02 (1993).
Open Female — Albina Ivanova, Russia, 2:30.21 (2002).

Time limit

5 hours 30 minutes.

Participant's packet

At bib pickup each participant will receive a souvenir T-shirt and those who finish the race within 5 hours 30 minutes will receive the official medal. A certificate with your colour finish photo and personal results will be mailed to you later.

Awards

Prizes run ten deep for top male and female finishers, with overall winners $3,000, then $1,600 for second, $1,400 for third. A course record carries a $1,000 bonus.

Entry Fee

Euro 50 for runners residing outside the Russian Federation.

Win a special prize!

All finishers have a chance to win special prizes. The prizes are available as a raffle amongst all those completing the distance that they registered to.