Thank you for registering for Pärnu Evening Race! To make that day enjoyable for everyone please read the details below. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event program and conditions set out in this guide.

GIVING OUT RACE MATERIALS

Competition centre at Pärnu Keskus (first floor, opposite Selver, Aida tn 7)
September 4 from 12:00 to 18:00

Competition centre at Endla Theatre (Keskväljak 1)
September 5 from 16:00 to 21:00 (at the square in front of the theatre)

Race materials are handed out on the basis of bib number, i.e. start materials are sorted by the numbers, not by names. Therefore, please check your number from the start protocol in advance! Protocols with start numbers will be published on the website of the Two Bridges Club on September 4 by 11:00 at the latest.

In case of lost, damaged or forgotten race bib a new bib must be bought from secretariat to start the race. NB! Fee for the new race bib is 5€.

PARKING: Parking in public city parking lots in Pärnu is paid on Saturdays in the city center and old town areas, and free on Sundays. In private parking lots (e.g., Europark), the service provider’s rules and prices apply. Please carefully observe the parking signs. You can familiarize yourself with Pärnu city parking arrangements here.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The streets around Vaasa Park area are closed. The Old Bridge of Pärnu is closed during the race start from 20:45 to 21:15.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: To mark the beginning of the school year, travel on Pärnu city bus routes is free for everyone from August 26 to September 6 (valid only on Pärnu city routes; on suburban routes No. 38, 39 and 40 a ticket is still required).

TOILETS: Toilets are placed in the competition centre.

CHANGING ROOMS: Changing rooms will be arranged in tents at the competition center.

BAGGAGE SERVICE: Supervised bag storage is located in a tent in front of the Endla Theatre. The storage will be open from 20:00 to 21:45.

START: The start will be given at 21:00 from the competition center in Vaasa Park. The start corridor will open at 20:45.

ROUTE: The 3 km course runs on paved pedestrian roads and crosses two bridges. You can view the course map here.

TIMING: The timing chip is attached to the inside of the bib number. Please check it before the start! Only participants with a Pärnu Evening Race bib number will be allowed to start. The bib number must be attached to the chest and be visible throughout the competition. The bib number is personal. Only the registered participant is allowed to compete with the specific bib number. Please do not fold the bib and do not remove the timing chip. The chip deactivates at the finish, and it does not need to be returned to the organizer. At the finish, do not cover the number with your hand (e.g., to stop a sports watch) as the result may not be recorded. Timing is provided by Ultimate Sport Service OÜ.

SERVICE ON TRACK: First aid on the course and at the competition center is provided by Pärnu Ambulance and volunteer first aid workers. If you notice that a fellow participant is experiencing health problems, please immediately inform the service point on the course, the first aid workers, organizing staff, or call the emergency number 112.

AWARD CEREMONY: The award ceremony will start at 21:30. The top three men and women overall and age group winners will be awarded. Additionally, raffle prizes will be drawn among all participants.

FINISH: Each participant will receive a bottle of water at the finish.

MEDAL: All finishers will receive a medal.

RESULTS, PHOTOS AND DIPLOMAS: The results can be checked using the scanner in the competition centre and will be published as informal results on the website of the Two Bridges Club. The real-time results will appear on the homepage of ChampionChip Eesti OÜ. The final results (with a diploma) will be published latest on September 11 at 17:00 on organizer’s web page. The finish protocol is a public document. The organizer has the right to use and publish all the photos and videos made by the organizer for marketing purposes.

AFTER THE RACE: Upon request, prizes that are not picked up will be delivered at the expense of the recipient after the race. 

INFO: Prior and after the event, information is found on the organiser’s website www.2silda.ee or can be requested by sending an email to info@2silda.ee. In case of questions during the race day, feel free to turn to information desk in Endla Theatre and Vaasa Park.

PRIOR TO START:

  • Relax and do not start when tired.
  • Drink enough water and choose appropriate meals.
  • Check the weather conditions and get dressed accordingly.
  • In case of hot weather wear light coloured hat. Choose suitable pace and avoid overexertion.
  • Drink enough liquids in the service points.

CONTESTANT’S RESPONSIBILITY: Each participant is responsible for her/his health condition and ensures he/she is physically fit to complete the chosen distance. In case of a health problem contestant must cancel the race and turn to aid station or first aid station, contact the organisers, or call 112.

MEDICAL CHECK: We recommend having a health check prior to the race. Health check can be done at family or sports physician.

Also on September 5 in Vaasa Park

TWO BRIDGES RACE GROUP TRAINING: Led by Anu Piiroja, head coach of Anu Jooksutrennid, at 16:00.

FREE WHEELCHAIR RACE: Registration and handing out race materials is between 16:00 and 16:20. Start is given at 16:30.

FREE CHILDREN’S RACE: Registration and handing out race materials is between 16:00 and 18:35. Starts are given from 17:30 to 18:55.