Information, Rules and Regulations

TIME & PLACE

• Ülemiste Night Run takes place on 15-16 August 2025 in Tallinn.
• Start and finish for both evenings are located in front of Ülemiste Centre.
• The race centre and race materials pickup are located in the atrium on the 1st floor of Ülemiste Centre (Suur-Sõjamäe 4, Tallinn).

SCHEDULE

14.08.25 (Thursday)

• 16:00-20:00 Race Centre open at Ülemiste Centre atrium – race material pickup
  ???? Pick up your race materials on Thursday to avoid queues before the race.

15.08.25 (Friday)

• 16:00 Race Centre opens – race material pickup
• 20:00 Neptunas Kids’ Runs
• 21:00 Concert by Grete Paia in front of Ülemiste Centre
• 21:00 Race material pickup closes
• 21:45 Welcome speeches by Mr. Jevgeni Ossinovski (Mayor of Tallinn) and Mr. Guido Pärnits (CEO of Ülemiste Centre)
• 21:49 Warm-up: Katrena Tenno (MyFitness)
• 22:00 Start of Stebby 5 km & Costume Run
• 22:03 Start of Stebby 5 km & Costume Run (additional wave)
• 22:09 Start of Neptunas 10 km
• 22:12 Start of Neptunas 10 km (additional wave)
• 23:10 Award Ceremony in front of Ülemiste Centre, hosted by Mr. Guido Pärnits

16.08.25 (Saturday)

• 17:00 Race Centre opens – race material pickup
• 20:00 Concert by CAATER in front of Ülemiste Centre
• 20:00 Race material pickup closes
• 20:50 Welcome speech by Mr. Sten Pärnits (CEO of Ülemiste City)
• 20:52 Warm-up: Mihkel Vabrit (MyFitness)
• 21:00 Start of Viking Line Half Marathon (4 x 5.27 km laps in Ülemiste City)
• 21:05 Start of Würth 10.54 km (2 laps)
• 21:10 Start of Würth 5.27 km (1 lap)
• 22:50 Award Ceremony in front of Ülemiste Centre, hosted by Mr. Sten Pärnits

PLEASE NOTE

• Participation on both days requires wearing the official neon yellow Ülemiste Night Run 2025 T-shirt (except for Kids’ Runs & Costume Run) and bib number attached to the front.
• Using the combo discount package, you can register for both evenings at once (saving the cost of one shirt).

TIMING & RESULTS

• Electronic timing on all distances (except Kids’ Runs)
• Walking and Nordic walking are permitted on all courses. Half marathon time limit is 3 hours, all other distances 2 hours from the start.
• Organizers have the right to remove participants from the course if it’s clear they won’t finish within the time limit.
• Timing-related feedback must be submitted before midnight (00:00) on race day.
• Protests must be submitted in writing at the info desk. Protest fee is €20. Decisions will be made within 7 calendar days. Fee is refunded if the protest is successful.

REGISTRATION

• Register online until slots are filled: www.eestimaraton.ee
• Payment via Stebby is available directly on the event website.
• Participants who register from 14.08.25 onwards can collect their bib number at the Race Centre info desk.

RACE MATERIAL PICKUP: ÜLEMISTE CENTRE ATRIUM

• Race materials (including technical quick-dry event shirt) are issued based on bib number (bring ID). Bib numbers published on 14.08.25: www.eestimaraton.ee
• Kids’ Run materials issued by name from the yellow Kids’ Run tent outside Ülemiste Centre.
• Collecting materials for another participant: you need a simple written authorization or a copy of their ID, and their bib number.

Pickup times:

• THURSDAY 14.08.25: 16:00-20:00 ???? Avoid queues and collect early!
• FRIDAY 15.08.25: 16:00-21:00
• SATURDAY 16.08.25: 17:00-20:00
  ⚠️ Pickup closes 1 hour before each start!

START & COURSE INFORMATION

• Access to starting groups by bib number – follow signs in the start area.
• Be in your starting group at least 15 minutes before start time.
• 15.08.25: Stebby 5 km (1 lap) | Neptunas 10 km (2 laps)
• 16.08.25: Würth 5.27 km (1 lap) | Würth 10.54 km (2 laps) | Viking Line Half Marathon (4 laps)
• Lap counting is the participant’s responsibility! Each lap starts by turning left through the start gate and finishes by turning right.
• Courses are lit by streetlights. Kilometer markers in use on 15.08 (10 km) and 16.08 (5 km).

Drink stations on the course:

• 15.08: 1st lap – Neptunas water; 2nd lap – Neptunas water, iced tea, Coca-Cola
• 16.08: Neptunas water, iced tea, Coca-Cola
• Time limit: Half marathon 3h | Other distances 2h
• The half marathon course is certified with an official course certificate for accuracy.

PACERS (16.08.25 HALF MARATHON)

Pacers wearing distinctive shirts will help achieve finish times of:

• 1:40 | 1:50 | 2:00 | 2:10 | 2:20

COSTUME RUN

• Participants with a Costume Run package must run in costume. A wig alone is not enough.
• Costume runners don’t need to wear the official event T-shirt but must have a visible bib number.
• Those participating in the discounted Costume Run without a costume will be disqualified by judges – no medal awarded at the finish.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY & AGE GROUPS

• Participants are responsible for their own health and fitness to complete the race.
• By starting, participants confirm that they are physically fit and will seek help from volunteers or medics if needed (medical assistance at start/finish).
• Official neon yellow Ülemiste Night Run 2025 T-shirt and bib number must be worn (except Kids’ Runs and Costume Run). Make sure you have your neon yellow shirt!
• Keep right! Slower participants should keep to the right, allowing faster participants to pass on the left.
• No pets allowed on the course.
• Choose a running pace that ensures safety, enjoyment, and good health throughout.

PRIZES, REWARDS, E-DIPLOMA, MEDAL, SHIRT

• Downloadable e-diploma
• Goodie bag with refreshments
• Finisher’s medal (different designs for 15.08 and 16.08)
• Entry fee includes technical, quick-dry neon yellow event T-shirt (size chosen during registration). Shirts cannot be exchanged at pickup. Shirts available only until 23:00 on 16.08.25 – no shipping after.
• Viking Line rewards participants with free ferry tickets (Tallinn-Helsinki-Tallinn). Half marathon participants receive an additional bonus card for travel to Sweden (passenger fees apply).

Top 3 overall men & women in:

• Stebby 5 km (15.08) & Würth 5.27 km (16.08): supporter prizes
• Neptunas 10 km (15.08) & Würth 10.54 km (16.08): trophies & cash prizes
• Viking Line Half Marathon (16.08): trophies & cash prizes
• Viking Line Half Marathon (16.08): SPECIAL PRIZE for the fastest climb in Ülemiste Centre parking garage A: €500 for the Sprint King/Queen
• Award ceremonies in front of Ülemiste Centre (15.08 at 23:10 | 16.08 at 22:50)

SHOWERS, BAG STORAGE, CHANGING, PARKING

• Paid bag storage (€2) available in Ülemiste Centre parking lot from 19:00 to 00:00. Take coins with you!
• Items left unclaimed after midnight will be discarded.
• Organizer not responsible for valuables left in storage.
• Toilets & indoor waiting areas available for supporters inside Ülemiste Centre. Outdoor toilets located in the parking lot.
• No organized showers or changing rooms.
• Free parking available in Ülemiste City (designated spots, excluding parking garages). Please avoid parking in front of Ülemiste Centre (no free parking there).

NEPTUNAS KIDS’ RUNS

• Held in front of Ülemiste Centre, starts under the arch.
• Starts on 15.08.25 at 20:00.
• Pre-registered bib numbers collected by name at the yellow Kids’ Run tent.
• Open to children from infants to 13 years (parents can accompany).
• Distance approx. 200m on paved surface in Ülemiste Centre parking lot.
• Each participant receives: bib number, goodie bag, Ülemiste Night Run experience, and medal.

Approximate Kids’ Run schedule:

• 20:00 Girls 0-3 y, wave I
• 20:05 Girls 0-3 y, wave II
• 20:10 Boys 0-3 y, wave I
• 20:15 Boys 0-3 y, wave II
• 20:20 Girls 4-5 y
• 20:25 Boys 4-5 y
• 20:30 Girls 6-7 y
• 20:35 Boys 6-7 y
• 20:40 Girls & boys 8-10 y
• 20:45 Girls & boys 11-13 y

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• ⚠️ All registered children with bib numbers can participate, regardless of arrival time. The schedule is approximate and events may finish earlier.

FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN TALLINN

• Participants ride Tallinn city transport for free on 15-16.08.25
• Validate the attached QR ticket at the front door validator of public transport vehicles. Show the QR code on your phone or printed on paper.
• QR codes distributed to participants at the event.

EXTENDED OPENING HOURS IN ÜLEMISTE CENTRE CAFÉS

• BOOST (until 22:00)
• BLENDER (until 22:00)
• RISTIKHEINA KOHVIK (until 22:00)

BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

We need helping hands for organizing:

• Thursday 14.08.25 | 15:30-20:00 – Race Centre, material pickup
• Friday 15.08.25 | 10:00-16:00 – Gift bag preparation (big tent in Ülemiste Centre parking lot)
• Friday 15.08.25 | 15:00-21:00 – Race Centre, material pickup
• Friday 15.08.25 | 20:30-00:00 – Service points on the course and finish area
• Saturday 16.08.25 | 16:30-00:00 – Material pickup and more