Event Guide

EVENT TIME, LOCATION AND DISTANCES

• KFC Midsummer Challenge – Pirita will take place on 26.07.2026 in Pirita, Tallinn.

• NEW! Family Run start (1 km) at 14:00

• FREE concert (at the start area) at 14:10: INGER

• Children’s Run starts (200–300 m) at 15:10

• 4 km and Neptunas 10 km starts at 16:00

• Virtual participation is also possible from 20.06 to 22.07.2026

COURSE AND ON-COURSE SERVICES

• IMPORTANT! The event center (race materials distribution, changing facilities, and paid bag drop) is located at Pirita Leisure Center (Merivälja 3), approx. 150 m from the start/finish

• Start and finish at Pirita Beach (near the Surf Club)

• The course runs on sidewalks, bike paths, and the seaside promenade

• The course can be completed running, fast walking, strolling, or Nordic walking

• 4 km and Neptunas 10 km have electronic timing – course open for 2 hours from the first start until 18:00

• There are 2 service points (at 2.5 km and 7.5 km) for 10 km participants. On the 4 km course, bottled water is provided at the finish. Service points offer Neptunas water and Coca-Cola

• The course is marked. At turns, team members in reflective vests guide participants

• From 1.5 km – 3.5 km, the seaside path in Pirita is uneven (concrete block surface). BE CAREFUL

• The course takes place in a typical Sunday environment with locals and visitors present – safe passing of non-participants is the responsibility of each participant

• The Neptunas 10 km course was measured using a combination of GPS systems. There is no course passport (4 km distance is approx. 4.2 km)

START ORGANIZATION

• Starts take place in waves: 10 people at a time every 8 seconds

• Neptunas 10 km participants start first, followed by 4 km participants

REGISTRATION

• Registration is available at eestimaraton.ee until the event or until spots run out. Convenient payment via Stebby is available: eestimaraton.ee

• Registration is based on a “first-come, first-served” system with a set number of spots per distance and tiered pricing – the earlier you register, the cheaper the participation (early bird principle)

ENTRY FEES

• Children’s Run: €3–5

• NEW! Family Run (2–4 participants, non-competitive): €5 total

• 4 km and Neptunas 10 km: €15–24

• VIRTUAL Children’s Run: €9

• VIRTUAL 4 km and 10 km: €21

Note: A €1 service fee per participant applies. Fees include VAT. Virtual participation also includes results management and medal shipping costs.

RACE MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION

• IMPORTANT! Race materials are distributed on 26.07.2026 from 13:00–15:30 at the event center: Pirita Leisure Center (Merivälja 3, approx. 150 m from the start/finish)

• Materials include at least a bib with electronic timing chip and pins for attaching the bib

• To collect race materials, you must know your bib number – available on eestimaraton.ee (registered participants list) the day before the event

• Please bring an ID

• Bibs for Children’s Run participants are issued by name until 14:50

EVENT CENTER SERVICES

• The event center offers: separate changing areas for women and men; information desk

• Paid bag drop – €2. Bring a coin

• Hot water showers at the Surf Club (finish area) for an additional fee

TIMING AND RESULTS

• Timing provided by Nelson Timing OÜ

• Results can be disputed up to 30 minutes after the event in writing at the information desk (see organizer’s rights)

• Final results confirmed within 7 days

• Direct link to results via QR code on bib, eestimaraton.ee, and the organizer’s Facebook page

CHILDREN’S RUNS

• Location: start/finish area (near Surf Club). Start at 15:10

• Pre-registered numbers issued by name at the event center

• Open to children from under 1 year up to 13 years (inclusive). Participation possible hand-in-hand with parents

• Distances approx. 200–300 m

• Participants receive a bib, an energy-replenishing gift bag, and a medal

• All registered participants with a bib can participate regardless of age-specific start time

• Exact age-class schedule announced on-site. Starts at 15:10. Race materials issued until 14:50

FAMILY RUN

• 2–4 members (no age limits)

• Non-competitive 1 km route

• Goal: move together and create shared memories. Families can complete it together, including parents in main races and children in children’s runs

• No timing, bibs, or medals. One gift bag per family at the finish

• Organizer guides and supervises the full 1 km course – photographer on course

• Participation fee for the family: €5

PRIZES AND SOUVENIRS

• Children’s Run – medal and energy-replenishing gift bag

• 4 km and Neptunas 10 km – medal and energy-replenishing gift bag

• Viking Line bonus card for a trip to Finland

• E-certificate

• Top 3 women and men in 4 km and 10 km: trophies. Possible sponsor gifts (no cash prizes)

• Award ceremony at 17:20 in the start/finish area. Raffle prizes at 17:30 (3 × Night Run fan shop gift bag)

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY

• Participants are responsible for their own health when entering the course

• Participants confirm they have sufficient physical capacity and will seek help from volunteers or medical staff in case of health issues (medical aid available at start/finish and service points)

• By registering and paying the fee, participants:

  • Agree to this guide and organizer’s terms

  • Agree that their personal data may be used in accordance with laws

  • Agree to receive event-related emails (participant notes, offers, and notifications)

ORGANIZER

• Organized by MTÜ Rakvere Maraton in cooperation with the City of Tallinn, Pirita District Government, and private sponsors

• Official info channels: eestimaraton.ee and Facebook: Ööjooks

• Legal address: MTÜ Rakvere Maraton, Tähe 5, Rakvere 44314, Estonia. Registration code: 80311257; VAT: EE101458865; Bank: SEB EE911010220117720014. Email: info@eestimaraton.ee

Organizer Rights:

• If the event cannot be held safely, it will be held virtually. All participants added to virtual list (no refunds)

• The organizer may cancel the event if health risks or government/local restrictions arise. Fees are non-refundable in such cases

• The organizer may make changes to the guide as needed

• The organizer may prohibit disruptive participants from the race area and disqualify those who do not follow the rules

• The organizer may use all event photos and videos for marketing

• The organizer is not responsible for cancellations due to force majeure

• The organizer is not responsible for participant injuries on the course or related activities

• Only official written protests accepted until 26.07.2026 at 18:30. Fee €20, refundable if protest upheld

Wave Starts Explanation

Wave starts, introduced in 2018 for Südasuve Challenge – Võsu, won the 2019 Running Innovation award at a domestic running conference. Wave starts reduce congestion at the start corridor. All participants can pace themselves from the beginning. Elite and recreational runners may start together without blocking each other. Please allow calm participants to start from the first waves.

Timing starts when crossing the timing mats, and wave starts allow safe passage through public areas without disturbing pedestrians. Parents with strollers or couples holding hands can pass safely.