Juhend

 

• Astri Centre Narva Autumn Run takes place on 19 September 2026 in Narva. 

• NEW! The event centre and start/finish area are located at Astri Centre (Tallinna mnt 41). 

• Electronically timed distances are 2.5 km, Stebby 5 km and Neptunas 10 km: running/walking/Nordic walking. Starts from 13:00 (start and finish under the Viking Line gate). 

• Ville Viking Kids’ Runs are approximately 200–300 m in length. Starts at 12:00. 

• The GPS-measured city course is 2.5 km long and is completed one, two or four times depending on the chosen distance. Ville Viking Kids’ Runs take place next to Astri Centre (start and finish under the Viking Line gate). 

 

 

• 10:00–12:30 Distribution of race materials (Astri Centre, 3rd floor atrium) 

• 11:00 Paid baggage storage opens (€2) 

• 11:30 End of race material distribution for Ville Viking Kids’ Runs 

• 12:00 Ville Viking Kids’ Runs (age group schedule will be published on site) 

• 13:00 Neptunas 10 km start 

• 13:02 Stebby 5 km and 2.5 km start 

• 14:10 Awards ceremony in the start/finish area (in case of rain, in the Astri Centre 3rd floor atrium) 

• 15:00 Official finish area closure 

 

 

• Online registration is open while places remain available. Name and distance changes are possible until 15 September 2026 at: reg.ööjooks.ee. 

• Registration follows a system where each distance has a fixed number of entries and a limited number of places at different participation fees – the earlier you register, the lower the fee. This follows the “early bird” principle. 

• The re-registration fee is €10 plus any difference in participation fees. 

• Participation fees are higher when registering on event day (subject to availability). NB! A €1 payment processing fee applies. Participation fees include 24% VAT. The virtual run participation fee includes result management and medal postage. 

• Registration can be paid for using STEBBY credit. Various participation options are available for members of Spordiselts and Telia Sports Club. 

 

 

• NEW! Race materials will be distributed on 19 September 2026 from 10:00–12:30 at the event centre, Astri Centre 3rd floor atrium. Distribution of kids’ race numbers ends 30 minutes before the first kids’ run start, at 11:30. 

• Race materials are distributed based on bib number. Please check your bib number (published one day before the event) on the organiser’s website in the participants list: ööjooks.ee. 

• NEW! Kids’ race bibs are distributed using a QR code sent to the e-mail address provided during registration on the day before the event. 

• Participants must be able to prove their identity if requested (bring an ID card). 

• Race materials for another participant may be collected with a simple written authorisation or by presenting the participant’s ID card or a copy/photo of the ID card. 

• Access to the start area is based on the bib number. Participants are requested to be in the start corridor at least 10 minutes before the start of their start group. 

• IMPORTANT: The organiser will stop distributing race materials on 19 September 2026 at 12:30 (for kids’ runs, 30 minutes before the first start, at 11:30). 

 

 

• 2.5 km participants complete one 2.5 km lap. 

• Stebby 5 km participants complete two 2.5 km laps. 

• Neptunas 10 km participants complete four 2.5 km laps. 

• The course is supervised by volunteers and security staff. The route follows pedestrian and cycling paths or low-traffic roads. 

• The course is signposted and kilometre markers are placed at every kilometre on the participant’s right-hand side. 

• There is one refreshment station on the course, located near the event centre immediately after the start gate when heading onto the next lap. Neptunas drinking water and Coca-Cola are available. 

• During the event, families and spectators can use the warm indoor public areas, cafés and toilets in Astri Centre. 

 

 

• The start and finish are on Roheline Street next to Astri Centre (Viking Line gate). Starts begin at 12:00. 

• Bib numbers for pre-registered participants are distributed from the yellow kids’ run tent in the Astri Centre 3rd floor atrium. 

• Children from under one year of age up to 13 years old may participate (children may participate hand-in-hand with their parents). 

• Kids’ run distances are 200–300 m and take place on asphalt. 

• Each participant receives a bib sticker, a recovery gift bag from sponsors, the Narva Autumn Run experience and a Ville Viking medal. 

• All registered children wearing a bib number may participate regardless of arrival time. The age-group schedule and start order will be announced on site. The schedule is approximate and races may conclude earlier than planned. 

• Distribution of race materials ends at 11:30, 30 minutes before the first start. 

 

 

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

• By starting, participants confirm that they have sufficient physical ability to complete the course and will contact volunteers or medical personnel if they experience health issues (medical assistance is located in the start/finish area). 

• KEEP RIGHT: If you wish to proceed at a relaxed pace, stay on the right side of the course. This allows faster participants to pass smoothly on the left. 

• PETS: Participation with pets is prohibited. 

• PLEASE NOTE: Participants are asked to choose a suitable pace that ensures a positive experience on the course and at the finish and helps prevent health issues. 

 

Participants bear sole responsibility for counting the laps they complete. Depending on the chosen distance, the 2.5 km course may be completed 1–4 times, after which the participant must leave the course via the finish section. Participants must know the number of laps they have completed and choose the correct moment to turn into the finish.

TO START A NEW LAP, participants pass through the Viking Line gate and turn left. To finish, participants pass through the Viking Line gate and turn right.

 

 

• ALL GIFT BAGS ARE DISTRIBUTED AFTER THE FINISH IN THE ASTRI CENTRE 3RD FLOOR ATRIUM. 

• Ville Viking Kids’ Run participants receive a medal and a gift bag with partner products. 

• Finishers of the 2.5 km, Stebby 5 km and Neptunas 10 km distances receive a medal and a gift bag with partner products. 

• The top three women and men in the Neptunas 10 km and Stebby 5 km events are awarded trophies. 

• The three fastest women and men in the Stebby 5 km receive Stebby gift cards redeemable in the Stebby platform (1st place – €200; 2nd place – €100; 3rd place – €50). No cash prizes are awarded. 

• The three fastest women and men in the Neptunas 10 km receive Sportland gift cards (1st place – €150; 2nd place – €100; 3rd place – €75). No cash prizes are awarded. 

• The awards ceremony takes place in the start/finish area at Astri Centre on 19 September 2026 at 14:10. Come support the participants and enjoy the experience! In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Astri Centre 3rd floor atrium. 

 

 

• Paid baggage storage (€2) is available in the event centre from 11:00 until the end of the event at 15:00. PLEASE BRING A COIN! All stored bags and clothing not collected by 15:10 on 19 September 2026 will be disposed of by the organiser. 

• The organiser is not responsible for valuables left in baggage storage. Use of baggage storage is at the participant’s own risk. 

• Free shower facilities are available upon presentation of a bib number at the MyFitness gym in Fama Centre (Fama põik 10), approximately 2 km from Astri Centre. 

• Toilets are located in Astri Centre; changing tents are located outdoors near the start/finish area. 

• Participants are encouraged to park in designated city parking areas. Please do not park directly in front of Astri Centre, as departure may be restricted during the event. Astri Centre parking garage is available. 

 

 

• The event is organised by Rakvere Maraton MTÜ in cooperation with the City of Narva, the Integration Foundation, Astri Centre and other supporters. 

• Official information channels: ööjooks.ee and the Facebook page “Eesti Ööjooks”. 

• Legal address and details:

Rakvere Maraton MTÜ

Tähe 5, Rakvere 44314, Estonia

Registry Code: 80311257

VAT No.: EE101458865

SEB: EE911010220117720014

E-mail: info@eestimaraton.ee 

 

 

• Participation fees are non-refundable if a participant withdraws from the event for any reason. 

• The organiser has the right to convert the event into a virtual event if participant health and/or safety is at risk. By registering, participants agree to this possibility. 

• The organiser reserves the right to make amendments to the event guide if necessary. 

• The organiser has the right to prohibit individuals who disturb other participants from entering or remaining in the competition area. 

• The organiser has the right to disqualify participants who fail to comply with the event rules and regulations. 

• The organiser has the right to use all photos and videos taken during the event for marketing purposes. 

• The organiser is not liable for cancellation due to Force Majeure (including virus outbreaks, pandemics and other natural causes). Participation fees will not be refunded if cancellation is due to circumstances beyond the organiser’s control. 

• The organiser is not responsible for the work of the timing service provider. 

• The organiser accepts only officially submitted written protests delivered to the event secretariat (information desk) until 15:00 on 19 September 2026. The protest fee is €20. The review period is up to 7 calendar days. The fee is refunded only if the protest is upheld.