Rules and Regulations

EVENT TIME, LOCATION & DISTANCES

 

•            Revin Grupp Südasuve Challenge – Võsu takes place on June 29, 2025 in Võsu, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia.

•            Race center, start, and finish: End of Vabaduse Street, Võsu Beach.

•            Neptunas children's run (200–300 m): starts at 11:00

•            Neptunas 10 km run: starts from 12:00

•            Panasonic 4 km run: starts 4 minutes after the last 10 km start

•            10 km and 4 km races use interval starts – 10 runners start every 8 seconds

•            Virtual participation is only available until June 25, 2025 (inclusive). Late result submissions or confirmations will not receive a medal by post.

 

 

COURSE & AID STATIONS

 

•            The course follows the main road towards Käsmu and returns on the pedestrian/cycle path towards Võsu. The final kilometer runs through Võsu and the seaside walkway.

•            Participants may run, power-walk, walk, or Nordic-walk.

•            Panasonic 4 km and Neptunas 10 km include electronic timing. The course is open for 2 hours from the first start, i.e., until 14:00.

•            10 km course includes 3 aid stations (at 3 km, 6.5 km, and 9 km).

•            4 km course includes 1 aid station (at 3 km).

•            All finishers receive Neptunas bottled water. Aid stations offer Neptunas water and Coca-Cola.

•            The course is well-marked. Volunteers in reflective vests assist at turns.

•            The event takes place in normal Sunday conditions, and non-participants may be present on the course — participants are responsible for safe overtaking.

•            10 km route is GPS-measured using a mix of systems. No certified course map. The 4 km route is approximately 4.4 km in length.

 

 

START PROCEDURE

 

•            Interval (wave) starts: 10 participants every 8 seconds.

•            Neptunas 10 km participants start first, followed 4 minutes later by Panasonic 4 km participants.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

•            Registration is open until all entries are sold out. Payment via Stebby is available through the organizer’s website.

•            A fixed number of entries are available per distance, with tiered pricing – the earlier you register, the cheaper the entry (“early bird” pricing).

•            THE EVENT IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT – FINAL ENTRIES AVAILABLE!

 

 

ENTRY FEES

 

•            Neptunas children’s run: €4–6

•            Panasonic 4 km & Neptunas 10 km: €19–29

•            Virtual run (4 km & 10 km): €25

•            Virtual children’s run: €9

 

If a distance is no longer visible on the website, it is sold out.

Note: A €1 payment processing fee is added to all entries.

Prices include 22% VAT.

 

Virtual run fees include result processing and medal shipping.

 

 

RACE PACK PICK-UP

 

•            Race materials distributed on June 29, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:50 at the race center (seaside end of Vabaduse Street).

•            Includes race bib with timing chip and safety pins. Children receive a sticker bib.

•            You must know your bib number — available at eestimaraton.ee (Participant List) the day before the event.

•            Bring a valid ID.

•            Children’s bibs are issued by name from the yellow kids' run tent.

 

 

RACE CENTER SERVICES & PAID PARKING

 

•            Facilities include:

o            Separate changing tents for women and men

o            Info desk

o            First aid

o            Announcer services

•            Bag storage: €2 (bring coins)

•            Portable toilets: 50 m from race center (on Vabaduse Street)

•            No free showers provided. Paid showers available at Võsu Sports Hall (~800 m from finish).

•            PARKING IS PAID in Võsu from Eha Street to the Simona Bridge on Rakvere Road. Mobile payment available. More info HERE

 

 

TIMING & RESULTS

 

•            Timing by Nelson Timing OÜ

•            Results may be contested within 30 minutes after the race ends, in writing at the info desk (see organizer rights).

•            Final results will be confirmed within 7 days after the event.

•            Results link will be available at eestimaraton.ee and on the organizer’s Facebook page.

 

 

 

NEPTUNAS CHILDREN’S RUNS

 

•            Held near the race center (end of Vabaduse Street, Võsu beach). Starts at 11:00.

•            Bibs for pre-registered children issued by name.

•            Open to children under 1 year up to age 13 (inclusive). Parents may run with children.

•            Distance: 200–300 m, surfaces include asphalt and forest trail.

        

All finishers receive:

 

o            Sticker bib

o            Gift bag with recovery snacks

o            Summer-themed medal and experience

 

Approximate schedule:

 

•            11:00 – Girls & boys age 0–3

•            11:10 – Girls 4–5

•            11:15 – Boys 4–5

•            11:20 – Girls 6–7

•            11:25 – Boys 6–7

•            11:30 – Girls & boys 8–10

•            11:35 – Girls & boys 11–13

 

All registered children with a bib may participate regardless of the specific wave. Times are approximate and races may finish earlier than scheduled.

 

 

AWARDS & GIFTS

 

•            Neptunas children’s run: medal + recovery gift bag

•            Panasonic 4 km & Neptunas 10 km: medal + recovery gift bag

•            E-diploma + Viking Line bonus card for travel to Finland

•            Top 3 men & women (Panasonic 4 km): trophies + partner prizes

•            Top 3 men & women (Neptunas 10 km): trophies, partner prizes + cash awards

•            Award ceremony: 13:10 at the race center

•            Prize draw follows the main award ceremony (3 x Ööjooksu fan gift bags)

 

 

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY

 

•            Each participant is responsible for their own health before entering the course.

•            By starting the race, the participant confirms their fitness to complete the distance. In case of health issues, seek help from volunteers or medical staff (available mid-course and at the start/finish area).

 

 

ORGANIZER

 

Organized by Rakvere Marathon NGO in cooperation with Haljala Municipality and supporters.

Official info channels: eestimaraton.ee and the Facebook page.

 

Legal info:

MTÜ Rakvere Maraton, Tähe 5, Rakvere 44314

Reg. no: 80311257 | VAT: EE101458865

IBAN: SEB EE911010220117720014

Email: info@eestimaraton.ee

 

 

ORGANIZER’S RIGHTS

 

•            If the event cannot be held on-site due to health/safety risks, it will be replaced with a virtual run. No participation fees will be refunded.

•            The organizer may cancel the event if there are heightened health risks or government-imposed restrictions. No refunds or cost compensations will be issued.

•            The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event guide.

•            The organizer may deny access to disruptive individuals.

•            Participants may be disqualified for violating the event rules.

•            The organizer may use photos/videos from the event for promotional purposes.

•            The organizer is not liable for event cancellation due to Force Majeure (natural disasters, etc.).

•            No responsibility is held for timing provider services.

•            Protests will only be accepted in written form by 14:30 on June 29, 2025. Fee: €20. Response within 7 calendar days. Fee refunded only if the protest is upheld.

 

 

WHAT ARE INTERVAL STARTS?

 

The interval start format introduced at Südasuve Challenge – Võsu in 2018 won the 2019 Estonian Running Innovation Award.

Its goal is to reduce bottlenecks and crowding at the start. Everyone can run at their own pace right from the beginning, regardless of ability. Elite runners and recreational joggers may start side by side without interfering with each other.

Please note: those running for fun are kindly asked not to start in the early waves.

Timing begins when crossing the start mats. The format also allows smoother coexistence with non-participants, such as parents with strollers or walking couples.