Saturday 19th July 2003
19th June 2003
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The 1st Tórshavn Marathon
The Bragdið AC invites runners from the Faroes and abroad to participate in the the Atlantic Airways Tórshavn Marathon on Saturday 19th July 2003.
This is the first ever full marathon in the Faroese capital Tórshavn. There has been only one previous marathon in the Faroes. This was run on the island Eysturoy as part of the International Island Games in 1989.
Half Marathon and Fun Runs
In addition to the full marathon the races on 19th July will include a halfmarathon and a 5,8k fun run for adults and a 3k fun run for children.
The purpose of the fun runs is to get as many people as possible to be physically active without being concerned with speed or times. The purpose is to have fun and to create a special atmosphere in the town centre on raceday.
The Marathon event is a big challenge for the Bragdið AC. The intention is to make this an annual event. Some runners from abroad may take part this year, but in the future the Bragdið AC is hoping to attract many runners from all over the world.
Mr. Jan Christiansen, the mayor of Tórshavn, will be firing the starting gun.
Faroese Championships
The full marathon also encorporates the Faroese Marathon Championships. Those competing in the Championship must be members of one of the running clubs of the Faroes.
Start and Finish
The Marathon, Halfmarathon and 5,8k races will start in the town centre of Tórshavn at 2 pm on Saturday 19th of July. The childrens 3k fun run will start at 2,30 pm. The start and finish for all races will be in the town centre of Tórshavn.
The Course
All distances will start in the town centre of Tórshavn. All runners will complete a 5,8k lap of Tórshavn before running towards the village Kaldbak. The halfmarathon runnners will turn near the power plant at Sund. The Marathon runners will run to Kaldbak and back.
All the courses all measured according to AIMS regulations. Maps of all courses are available on this website.
Competition rules
Competitors in the marathon must be born in 1985 or earlier. Runners in the halfmarathon must be born in 1987 or earlier. The fun runs are open to everyone. They are split into two agegroups: Runners born in 1990 or earlier run 5,8 km. Runners born in 1991 or later run 3 km.
Starting Fee
The starting fee for the Marathon is DKKR 250,- (approx. 35 euro). The starting fee for the halfmarathon is DKKR 200,- (approx.28 euro). 5,8 km is DKKR 100,- (approx. 14 euro), 3 km is DKKR 50,- (approx. 7 euro).
T-shirt
Included in the starting fee in all agegroups is a marathon-T-shirt and water and food on the course and in the finish area.
Registration and payment
Registration for the race is done online at www.athletics.fo or by printing the application form, filling in the form and mailing it to The Bragdið AC at:
Bragdið
C/o Robert Vilhelmsen
Brattabrekka 33
FO-100 Tórshavn
Faroe Islands
The starting fee should be payed to account 6460-166.239.4 in
P/F Føroya Banki
Húsagøta 3
Postboks 3048
FO-110 Tórshavn
Faroe Islands
(Telephone: +298 31 13 50, Telefax: +298 31 58 50, SWIFT code: FIFB FO TX, e-mail: fbk@foroyabanki.fo)
The deadline for registration is 14th July, but the organisers kindly ask all runners to register as soon as possible.
Race Number Pick Up
All runners must pick up their race number, t-shirt etc. at the sportshall at “á Hálsi” on Friday 18th July between 7 and 10 pm. It is also possible to collect the race number in the town centre before noon on raceday.
Pastaparty
There will be a pasta party at the sportshall at “á Hálsi” Friday evening between 7 and 10 pm in connection with the pick up of startnumbers.
Prizes
All finishers in the marathon will get a finishers medal. Flight tickets from Atlantic Airways will be awarded to the top three finishers in the womens and mens marathon. There will be a prize draw amongst all the competitors. The top three finishers in all groups will be awarded medals. Further details of the prizes will be announced on this website.
Water stations and First Aid
There will be water stations for every 5 kms in the marathon and halfmarathon. The water stations will offer water and soft drinks. First aid will be available. There will also be water and fruit in the finish area.
Marathon Party
Runners in the marathon and halfmarathon and their spouses can sign up for a special marathon party which will be held saturday evening at 9 pm. Further details of the party will be announced at a later date
Groups
Marathon Men
1. Group
18-39
Born 1964-1985
2. Group
40-49
Born 1954-1963
3. Group
50+
Born 1953 or earlier
Marathon Women
1. Group
18-39
Born1964-1985
2. Group
40+
Born 1963 or earlier
Half Marathon Men
1. Group
18-39
Born 1964-1987
2. Group
40+
Born 1963 or earlier
Half Marathon Women
1. Group
18-39
Born 1964-1987
2. Group
40+
Born 1963 or earlier
5,8 km Men
One Group
13+
Born 1990 or earlier
5,8 km Women
One Group
13+
Born 1990 or earlier
3 km Boys
One Group
-12
Born 1991 or later
3 km Girls
One Group
-12
Born 1991 or later
Click here to view a map of the town course.
Click here to view a map of the marathon course.
Click here to visit the website of one of the travel agencies arranging travel to the Faroe Islands, MB-Tours.
