Race name: Lillebaelt Halvmarathon, Race - Festival
Starting Point: Havnegade – 5500, Middelfart
Date: Saturday, May 4th 2019
Time: 10:00 am
Distances: Halfmarathon, Marathon, 10 KM and Halfmarathon Walk
Entry fee: Halfmarathon: 395 kr.- Marathon: 495 kr. - 10 Km: 195 kr. - Halfmarathon Walk: 395 kr.
Double-entry: Mizuno Strandvejsløbet 10 KM on March 30th : Entry fee = 165,- kr. Entry fee for double-entry 495,- kr. (Strandvejsløbet + Half Marathon)
In 2019 Strandvejsløbet has also got a 5 KM distance.
Registration online: www.sportstiming.dk Opening Day will be Thursday, September 13th 2018
It is possible for clubs or firms to register together and pay total amount.
What you will get for your entry fee:
-all participants will receive a super finisher T-shirt.
-and of course we continue with our usual high standard offering:
-chip timing, brutto-and netto-times as well as intervals, -personal name on your start number, -phone-message service of your time, catering, -5 refreshment-depots during the route, changing-facilities, -bag storage, sports-fair, traffic-free route, live-streaming during the race, -pacesetters, big screens in start- and finish area –also for the spetators to view the race, bands playing and events along the course.
A race, where the course, the service and our experience is making it one of the absolute best and most spectacular races in Denmark.
The course is measured by DAF (Danish Association of Athletics Federation) and thus approved to put the records on.
Timing and results:
www.sportstiming.dk is responsible for the online registration and the official timing.
There is a bip on your start number. Results from the race will be available on Sportstiming’s website, from where you can also print your diploma – and get links to all the fotos.
Rules:
Lillebaelt Half Marathon and other distances of the race-festival is organized by the club “Lillebælt i Løb” after IAAF´s rules.
-Participants must wear the official start number for Lillebaelt Half Marathon clearly visible on your chest throughout the race. The start number may not be changed or altered in any way, for example folded or clipped. Failure to follow this rule will result in disqualification of the participant.
-All runners correctly enrolled will have 3 hours to complete the Halfmarathon.
For Marathon distance it is 5.45 hours
For Halfmarathon Walk it is 5.45 hours
Max time is indicated by two bike-riders. It is not allowed to have personal bike-support on the route; this may result in disqualification.
-You must obey all traffic-rules and any instructions from officials must be respected.
-If a participant is prevented from attending the race, there is no claim of repayment – whatsoever.
-Minimum age is 14 years for the Half Marathon.
By the online registration you confirm you participate at your own risk.
You also agree to the rights for the organizer to use race-photos, film-footage, interviews, etc., in which you appear. In case of cancellation of the race because of force majeure, participants are not entitled to reimbursement of the enrolment fee.
Pick-up of start numbers and t-shirts:
Start numbers/bips and t-shirt will be handed out to you:
Friday May 3rd between 1:00 - 6:00 pm. from the registration tent in the race area – Havnegade, Middelfart. (Kulturøen)
Saturday May 4th, on the race day- between 07:30 – 09:30 am. from the registration tent in the race area – Havnegade, Middelfart.
Remember to know your start number, please bring your receipt.
The start number is sent to you in SMS and e-mail latest at the beginning of May, and of course you can check your start number on the attendee list with sportstiming.dk
Changing:
There will be a changing area located within the athletes area.
Changing and shower facilities at Lillebæltshallerne- Færøvej 74, 5500 Middelfart.
Bag drop off on the day:
You have the chance to drop off your bag before the start - within the race area. The baggage slip from your start number will be put on to your bag to identify the bag, when you pick it up again.
Refreshments:
There will be five refreshment stations along the course, located and similar fitted in both sides of the course. Refreshment in following order: first part is energy drink, last part is Aquador springwater. Refreshments will be notified 200 meters ahead. You will find refreshment with bananas during the course and catering in the finish-area.
Toilets:
There will be many portable toilets available at the starting/finishing area as well as during the course - in connection to the refreshment stations.
Pace-setters:
Half marathon- and Marathon runners start at the same time at 10:00 am. Walkers immediately after and again shortly after the 10 KM runners.
For the Half marathon- and Marathon groups it’s time at 9:30 am. to prepare for the start and find your place in the starting lane. It is important where you line up in the starting area. We wish everyone to get the best possible race; therefore, we have put up signs down along the starting lane telling the expected finishing time.
Pace-setters with large balloons indicating the expected time will stand next to the sign. Together with your chosen pace-setter you can keep the pace that is your best. These are the following groups of pace-setters:, 1.30, 1.35, 1.40, 1.45, 1.50, 1.55, 2.00, 2.05, 2.10, and 2.15. Your chip will give all participants a brutto- and a nettotime, so there is no reason for placing yourself too far ahead.
Brutto-time = from the starting-signal = till you cross the starting-line.
Netto-time = from you cross the starting-line = till you pass the finishing-line.
The max three-hour limit is made visible by two bike-riders. A bus will drive after the last participants to pick up people, who want it. If you must use a longer period of time, and you are behind the bike-riders, it is your own responsibility to follow the general traffic-rules.
No runner will have to feel any pressure as to the time.
The Course:
(Will be published as soon as all details are ready)
Prizes:
There are prizes for the four first men and the four first ladies. Prizes will be given to Danish runners or the runners who are invited by the Lillebaelt Half Marathon to participate. The prize-ceremony will take place immediately after the top four of the women have crossed the finishing line. Ceremony will take place on the stage right at the finishing line.
Travellers to Middelfart:
Our experience from 2018 is clear – start out from home in GOOD TIME.
By train:
Arriving by train to Middelfart Station: The race area is only 5 min.`s walk from the train station
By car:
Arriving by car from the east (Odense) -turn off at exit 57 Nr. Aaby, or exit 58a Middelfart Ø. Follow the signs to the parking-areas.
From Jutland: Arriving by car from the west (Fredericia) to Middelfart - turn off at exit 58b. Follow the signs to the parking-areas.
Sports Exhibition
Sports exhibition Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th in the Exhibition tent in the race area.
Hotels
If you want to stay overnight on the day before the race or stay till the day after the race, there are many opportunities for this. Because of the central location in Denmark, many Danish companies choose to drop their conferences and meetings to the area, so you will find very many and very nice hotels, motels and also B&B in Middelfart and Fredericia.
Accommodation in Fredericia (http://www.hoteller-fredericia.dk/)
Accommodation in Middelfart (http://www.allhotelsindenmark.com/)
Junior Race (Kids race)
Lillebaelt Half Marathon invites you to LHM Junior Race: May, 3th 2019
LHM Junior Race is arranged by the “Lillebælt I Løb” club for all “upcoming half marathon runners” at the age of 0 to 14 years.
There will be competition in 3 age groups. 0-7 years, 8-10 years, 11-14 years. Adults are allowed to run with their kid/kids.
Registration for Junior Race, go to www.sportstiming.dk and search for the race. Opening day for registration will come.
