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RACE-DAY REMINDER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for registering for J\u00fcri Jaanson\u2019s Two Bridges Race<\/strong>! 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

GIVING OUT RACE MATERIALS
\n<\/strong>Competition centre at P\u00e4rnu Keskus<\/a> <\/strong>(first floor, opposite Selver, Aida tn 7)
\n<\/strong>September 4 from 12:00 to 18:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Competition centre at Endla Theatre<\/a> <\/strong>(Keskv\u00e4ljak 1)
\n<\/strong>September 5 from 16:00 to 21:00 (at the square in front of the theatre)<\/em>
\nSeptember 6 from 10:00 to 11:45 (at the theatre lobby)<\/em>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Race materials are handed out on the basis of bib number,<\/strong> 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 latest on September 4 <\/strong>\u00a0by 11:00 at the latest.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u20ac.<\/span><\/p>\n

PARKING: <\/strong>Parking in public city parking lots in P\u00e4rnu 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 P\u00e4rnu city parking arrangements here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRAFFIC CONTROL<\/strong>: The Old Bridge of P\u00e4rnu is closed during the race start at 11.45-12.15. Also the streets around Vaasa park area are closed.<\/span><\/p>\n

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:<\/strong> To mark the beginning of the school year, travel on P\u00e4rnu city bus routes is free for everyone from August 26 to September 6 (valid only on P\u00e4rnu city routes; on suburban routes No. 38, 39 and 40 a ticket is still required).<\/span><\/p>\n

TOILETS<\/strong>: Are placed in the competition centre (Endla Theatre toilets are closed).<\/span><\/p>\n

CHANGING ROOMS<\/strong>: Changing rooms will be arranged in tents at the competition center.<\/span><\/p>\n

BAGGAGE SERVICE<\/strong>: Supervised bag storage is located in a tent in front of the Endla Theatre. The storage will be open from 10:00 to 14:15.<\/span><\/p>\n

START<\/strong>: The start will be given at 12:00 from the competition center in Vaasa Park. The start corridors will open at 11:30.<\/span><\/p>\n

START GROUPS: <\/strong>Each participant is required to start from the start group assigned to them based on their bib number. Otherwise, the participant will be disqualified. Please enter the correct start corridor in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start group division:
\n<\/strong>I group 1 \u2013 100
\nII group 101 \u2013 300
\nIII group 301 \u2013 600
\nIV group 601 \u2013 …
\nV group \u2013 timed (Nordic) walkers
\nVI group \u2013 non-timed (Nordic) Walkers
\nVII group \u2013 participants with strollers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ROUTE<\/strong>: The 10 km course runs on paved pedestrian roads. Every kilometer is marked. The course was certified in 2025 and meets international quality standards (World Athletics). You can view the course map here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

TIMING<\/strong>: The timing chip is attached to the inside of the bib number. Please check it before the start!\u00a0 Only participants with a Two Bridges Race or Walk 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 O\u00dc.<\/span><\/p>\n

SERVICE ON TRACK<\/strong>: First aid on the course and at the competition center is provided by P\u00e4rnu 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. Along the course, there are two service stations offering sports drinks and water. The stations are operated by P\u00e4rnu Rowing Center Kalev (3.6 km) and P\u00e4rnu Rowing Club (8 km).<\/span><\/p>\n

FINISH<\/strong>: The finish will close at 14:00. Each participant will receive a bottle of water and delicacy by Farmi at the finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

WASTE SORTING:<\/strong> In cooperation with the waste management company Paikre, the organizer is making an effort to reduce the environmental footprint through waste sorting. Please adhere to the waste sorting requirements. Containers with appropriate labels will be installed at the competition center for the main types of waste.<\/span><\/p>\n

WASHING FACILITIES: <\/strong>The service is available until 15:00 upon presentation of the bib number at the\u00a0Sports hall of P\u00e4rnu City Schools (Kuninga 29, P\u00e4rnu).<\/span><\/p>\n

MEDAL<\/strong>: All finishers will receive a medal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AWARD CEREMONY<\/strong>: The award ceremony will start at 13:15. The order of the ceremony is as follows: top three men and women overall, top three in the Estonian Championship, age group winners, top three in the P\u00e4rnumaa Championship age groups. Additionally, raffle prizes for runners and walkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

RESULTS, PHOTOS AND DIPLOMAS: <\/strong>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. The real-time results will appear on the homepage of ChampionChip Eesti O\u00dc<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/a><\/u> The final results (with a diploma) will be published latest on September 11th at 17.00 on organizer\u2019s web page (a public document). The organizer has the right to use and publish all the photos and videos made by the organizer for marketing purposes.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AFTER THE RACE<\/strong>: Upon request, prizes that are not picked up will be delivered at the expense of the recipient after the race. Prizes can also be picked up from the P\u00e4rnu Keskus Taluturg from September 8-20 on the basis of an identity document.<\/span><\/p>\n

INFO<\/strong>: Prior and after the event, information is found on the organiser\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

CONTESTANT\u2019S RESPONSIBILITY<\/strong>: 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

PRIOR TO START:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n