Regulations

Date: October 15-16, 2022

Time: 08:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. on October 15, 2022

07:00 a.m. – 03:30 p.m. on October 16, 2022

 

Location: Kyiv, 15 Volodymyrska str.

Start and finish points: Kyiv, 15 Volodymyrska str.

«13th WIZZ AIR KYIV CITY MARATHON 2022» (hereinafter – the Race) is held to popularize and promote mass running events in Ukraine, as well as:

• to popularize and promote a healthy lifestyle
• to develop mass sports
• to integrate Ukraine into the global marathon movement
• to inform, nurture and motivate Ukrainian public, to facilitate achievement of personal and athletic goals, to stimulate the growth of sports achievements among the country’s wide grass-root population.

NGO “Run Ukraine” serves as the Race Organizer.

Under the auspices of

• Kyiv Athletics Federation
• Department on youth and sports of the executive body of Kyiv City Council (KCSA)

The Organizer establishes an Organizing Committee from among its own staff, as well as engages sport-specific specialists from various sports.

 

The Organizing Committee consists of

• Race Director, Chernitskyi D.L.;
• Project Manager, Tretiakov I.O.;
• Director of the Department of youth and sports of the executive body of Kyiv City Council (KCSA), Khan Yu.M.;
• President of Kyiv Athletics Federation, Hriniuk V.R.;
• Head Referee of the Race, Pavlos R.M.;
• Medical Director of the Race, Permiakov P.V.;
• Athletes Manager, Lishchynska I.A.

The Race is launched during quarantine restrictions implemented by the Government of Ukraine.

The Organizers are considering 2 possible formats of the Race:

In case of additional restrictions introduced by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine or local governments, the offered services, starter pack contents, and schedule may change.

Children’s races may be canceled in the “orange” zone.

There may be some restrictions for the audience in the “orange” zone.

Distribution of the start packages to the participants will be held at the fall SportFestUA 2022 on October 14-15, 2022. Address: Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), pavilion 9 (Akademika Glushkova avenue, 1, Kyiv)

 

Please, notice! There will be no distribution of start packages on October 16, 2022.

 

October 15, 2022 – Kyiv,

08:00 – Opening of the Race Village

08:00 – 14:00 – Luggage storage available

14:00 – Closing of the “Race Village”

 

October 16, 2022

07:00 – Opening of the Race Village, 15 Volodymyrska str.

08:00 – 15:30 – Luggage storage available

08:30 – Warm-up for adults

08:50 – Opening of the starting block for the courses Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42 km; Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km; sportbank 10 km run

09:00 – Start Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42 km; Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km; sportbank 10 km run

10:15 – Award ceremony for absolute winners on the 10 km course

10:30 – Start 21.0975 km, Elite 21.0975 km

10:40 – Opening of the starting block for the course Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km

10:45 – Start Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km, Nordic Walk 4.2 km

11:30 – Award ceremony for the winners of Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km, Nordic Walk 4.2 km

12:15 – Award ceremony for the winners on the 21 km course

12:30 – 12:40 – Award ceremony Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42 km in absolute championship (men), Relays, City Cup, The biggest running club

13:00 – Award ceremony Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42 km in absolute championship (women)

14:45 – Award ceremony Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42 km (age groups)

15:30 – Closing of the Race Village

 

You need to come to 15 Volodymyrska str. at least 1 hour before your race to have enough time to change, leave your belongings in the storage room, find your starting block and warm up.

Participants enter the Race upon presenting the required documents at the time of receiving their star packages:

• Starter’s letter printed out and signed by the participant (the starter’s letter can be found in the personal profile or in the e-mail box after a successful payment);
• ID certifying the age of the participant (mandatory for all participants);
• Document certifying the right for free participation in the Race or for a discount payment of entry fees.

 

Participants aged 13 (for the course of 4.2 km) and participants aged 15 (for the course of 10 km) must also have the Parental (legal representative) consent to the participation of a minor in the race on the courses of 4.2 km, 10 km or relay (Annex 2 or Annex 3 respectively).

 

All registered participants bear sole responsibility for their lives and health regarding the competition and sign appropriate statements.

 

Please, notice!

• Race bib number and start package are not given to a participant if a participant fails to provide ID;
• Only participants aged 18 or older are admitted to the courses of 42.195 km and 21.0975 km. The age of a participant is determined according to Run Ukraine Rules and Regulations.

 

Online participation is an option for any Race scenario. To participate online, a participant needs to purchase a Certificate covering postal expenses for the start package to be mailed to the participant, and then the participant needs to run the distance on the day of the race. The result should be mailed to [email protected]. The result testifies to the completion of the race but is not included in the finish protocol.

TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!

In the event State Emergency Service issued a warning of possible significant deterioration of weather conditions in the region on the eve of or on the day of the Race or there is a threat to human life and health due to severe weather phenomena (including but not limited to earthquake, flood, hurricane, hail, cyclone, storm, lightning, other natural disasters), the Race Organizer reserves the right to take measures to ensure the safety of participants, audience, fans and all those who directly or indirectly participate in the Race.

The Race Organizing Committee has developed an internal safety scale, according to which in case of severe weather phenomena, the Organizing Committee will act in accordance with the plan and require all participants to strictly comply with its requirements, namely:

1st level of danger – wind with a force of 7-9 meters per second – dismantling of inflatable arches, light structures (including mileage indicators), light awnings, promotional and photo zones.

2nd level of danger – wind with a force of 9.5-10 meters per second – dismantling of all awnings, photo zones, as well as dismantling of the crossbar of the start-finish arch.

The project manager will ask you to remove anything that may be dangerous.

High probability of cancellation of children’s races. The decision to hold or cancel them will be made immediately before the start of the children’s races based on the actual weather conditions at that time.

3rd level of danger – wind with a force of 11 meters per second and more – a collegial decision to hold or cancel the Race will be made.

The committee in charge of making this decision consists of: Dmytro Chernitskyi, Director of the NGO “Run Ukraine”, Ivan Tretiakov, Project Manager, a representative of the SES in the region, a representative of the title sponsor of the Race (or another official of the title sponsor of the Race).

FOLLOW THE REPORTS OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE!

The route of the courses 42.195 km, Relay 3х10+1х12.195 km is mapped around Kyiv.

Track cover 97% – blacktop, 3% – pavement.

Total elevation gain – 285 meters.

The start and finish lines of all courses are located in the same spot.

PLEASE, NOTICE! There may be some changes to the routes

The route of the 42.195 km course, Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km:

 

The route of the Wizz Air Kyiv City Half Marathon 21 km:

Track cover 97% – blacktop, 3% – pavement.

Total elevation gain – 185 meters.

 

 The route of the sportbank 10 km run course:

 

 The route of the Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km course, Nordic Walk 4.2 km:

 

Participants are allowed to enter the Race provided proper and timely registration for the Race.

Registration is available online on the Organizer’s website http://kyivmarathon.org/

Participants who transferred their registrations from 2020 need to go through the registration procedure and familiarize themselves with Run Ukraine Rules and Regulations by March 1, 2022.

Online registration of participants is open from December 16, 2021, through October 15, 2022 (in case of available slots).

There will be no registration on the day of the Race, on October 16, 2022.

The Race Organizer has the right to suspend or completely close the registration without any prior notification in case of reaching an established limit of participants.

A participant is considered registered if an application is filled out.

The registration is considered canceled in case submitted data is inaccurate and/or false.

A participant can request a start package to be mailed to them one week prior to the Race using Nova Poshta services. This is a paid service. A participant should purchase a certificate covering postal charges. This can permit online participation when a participant runs the same distance on the same day but in a different location.

1. The document certifying the identity of a person receiving the starter’s package (passport, driver’s license, etc)
2. Copy of documents certifying the identity of a person that purchased registration.
3. Starter’s letter signed by the person that purchased registration.
4. Statement signed by the person that purchased the registration with the following text:

To the Director of NGO “Run Ukraine” 

Chernitskyi D.L.

I, (full name of the person that purchased registration), ask you to give the starter’s package with the number (participant’s race number) to my representative (full name of the person receiving the starter’s package), due to the fact that I am unable to receive it in person. 

Date and signature of the person that purchased registration. 

Please, notice! Paragraph 10 does not apply to the participants of any relay or team races, namely Relay 3х10+1х12.195 km

The team must receive all starter packs at once, which means all team members must come together to pick up the starter packs. One team member may not receive starter packs for the rest of the team.

It means that all four relay team members must be present in person at the time of starter pack pick-up and have to present an ID on the day of distribution of start packs at SportExpo.

SMS-identification is a service that allows identifying the Client in the administration system by sending an SMS-code to the mobile phone specified in the personal account of the participant. The service is provided under the following conditions: The Client knows the starting number of the participant or the ID-order; The Client can tell the SMS code.

Entry fee for the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42.195 km at stage 1 – 237 slots: 1290 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 1490 UAH;

Entry fee for the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42.195 km at stage 2 – 948 slots: 1490 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 1700 UAH;

Entry fee for the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42.195 km at stage 3 – 395 slots: 1790 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 2090 UAH

 

Entry fee for the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Half Marathon 21.0975 km at stage 1 – 314 slots: 890 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 1050 UAH;

Entry fee for the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 21.0975 km at stage 2 – 1258 slots: 1190 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 1320 UAH;

Entry fee for the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 21.0975 km at stage 3 – 524 slots: 1390 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 1600 UAH

 

Entry fee for the course sportbank 10 km run at stage 1 – 139 slots: 790 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 920 UAH

Entry fee for the course sportbank 10 km run at stage 2 – 557 slots: 990 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 1140 UAH

Entry fee for the course sportbank 10 km run at stage 3 – 232 slots: 1190 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 1320 UAH

 

Entry fee for the course Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km at stage 1 – 60 slots: 550 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 640 UAH

Entry fee for the course Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km at stage 2 – 140 slots: 600 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 690 UAH

Entry fee for the course Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km at stage 3 – 53 slots: 700 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 820 UAH

 

Entry fee for the course Nordic Walk 4.2 km at stage 1 – 15 slots: 550 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 640 UAH

Entry fee for the course Nordic Walk 4.2 km at stage 2 – 20 slots: 600 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 690 UAH

Entry fee for the course Nordic Walk 4.2 km at stage 3 – 7 slots: 700 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 820 UAH

 

Entry fee for the course Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km at stage 1 – 3 slots: 3960 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 4600 UAH

Entry fee for the course Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km at stage 2 – 12 slots: 4760 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 5520 UAH

Entry fee for the course Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km at stage 3 – 5 slots: 5560 UAH for members of NGO and the basic registration fee is 6400 UAH

 

Participation on the courses “Children’s races” is free of charge. Registration will open on September 13.

Veteran’s Ten. Participation is free of charge. Limit of participants – 100 participants. Registration opens on September 12.

 

In case the Race must be held in the online format, every participant who paid the registration fee would receive a refund of 150 UAH transferred to a cashback account.

The cost of participation does not change if the Race is held in the standard format or on a smaller route.

Money transfer commission is not included in the entry fee amount stated above.

Entry fee payment is to be made online using the Organizer’s website www.runukraine.org.

The start packages will be distributed on October 14-15 at SportExpo 2022. Address: Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), pavilion 9 (Akademika Glushkova avenue, 1, Kyiv)

 

The “starter pack” of a participant on the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 42.195 km includes:

• Race bib number with participant’s name (for those registered by September 15, 2022)
• Accident insurance that covers participation in sports competitions on the day of the race
• Finisher’s medal (awarded if the distance is finished within the time limit)
• Results capturing electronic chip
• Thermal blanket at the finish line
• Plastic backpack
• Sleeves for running
• Plastic top at the Start
• Nipple tape (for men), hairband (for women)
• Map of the route
• Electronic 13th WIZZ AIR KYIV CITY MARATHON 2022 Participant’s Guide (emailed to participant)
• Finisher’s package: an apple, a banana, water
• Pictures after the race
• Online diploma with the result
• Changing rooms and luggage storage services (available from 8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.)
• Food stations at 15 km, 21 km, 25 km, 30 km, 35 km, 40 km and at the finish line
• Hydration stations at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 21 km, 25 km, 27.5 km, 30 km, 32.5 km, 35 km, 37.5 km, 40 km and at the finish line
• Special offers from the partners
• Music along the route
• Massage at the finish line
• Admission to the sports goods exhibition SportExpo 2022

 

The “starter pack” of a participant on the course Wizz Air Kyiv City Half Marathon 21.0975 km includes:

• Race bib number with participant’s name (for those registered by September 15, 2022)
• Accident insurance that covers participation in sports competitions on the day of the race
• Finisher’s medal (awarded if the distance is finished within the time limit)
• Results capturing electronic chip
• Thermal blanket at the finish line
• Plastic backpack
• Plastic top at the Start
• Nipple tape (for men), hairband (for women)
• Changing rooms and luggage storage services (available from 8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.)
• Food stations at 15 km and at the finish line
• Hydration stations at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and at the finish line
• Online diploma with the results
• Map of the route
• Electronic 13th WIZZ AIR KYIV CITY MARATHON 2022 Participant’s Guide (emailed to participant)
• Finisher’s package: an apple, a banana, water
• Refreshment stations along the route
• Pictures after the race
• Special offers from the partners
• Music along the route
• Massage at the finish line
• Admission to the sports goods exhibition SportExpo 2022

 

The “starter pack” of a participant on the course Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km includes:

• Race bib number with participant’s name (for those registered by September 15, 2022) – 4 pcs.
• Accident insurance that covers participation in sports competitions on the day of the race – 4 pcs.
• Finisher’s medal (awarded if the distance is finished within the time limit) – 4 pcs. (1 set)
• Results capturing electronic chip – 1 pc.
• Thermal blanket at the finish line – 4 pcs.
• Plastic backpack – 4 pcs.
• Plastic top at the Start – 4 pcs.
• Map of the route
• Electronic 13th WIZZ AIR KYIV CITY MARATHON 2022 Participant’s Guide (emailed to participant)
• Finisher’s package: an apple, a banana, water
• Refreshment stations along the route
• Pictures after the race
• Online diploma with the result
• Changing rooms and luggage storage services (available from 8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.)
• Food stations at 15 km and at the finish line
• Hydration stations at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and at the finish line
• Special offers from the partners
• Music along the route
• Massage at the finish line
• Admission to the sports goods exhibition SportExpo 2022

 

The “starter pack” of a participant on the course sportbank 10 km run includes:

• Race bib number with participant’s name (for those registered by September 15, 2022)
• Accident insurance that covers participation in sports competitions on the day of the race
• Finisher’s medal (awarded if the distance is finished within the time limit)
• Results capturing electronic chip
• Plastic backpack
• Plastic top at the Start
• Map of the route
• Electronic 13th WIZZ AIR KYIV CITY MARATHON 2022 Participant’s Guide (emailed to participant)
• Finisher’s package: an apple, a banana, water
• Pictures after the race
• Online diploma with the result
• Changing rooms and luggage storage services (available from 8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.)
• Hydration stations at 5 km and at the finish line
• Special offers from the partners
• Music along the route
• Massage at the finish line
• Admission to the sports goods exhibition SportExpo 2022

 

The “starter pack” of a participant on the course Kyiv Mini Marathon 4.2 km, Nordic Walk 4.2 km includes:

• Race bib number with participant’s name (for those registered by September 15, 2022)
• Accident insurance that covers participation in sports competitions on the day of the race
• Finisher’s medal (awarded if the distance is finished within the time limit)
• Results capturing electronic chip
• Plastic backpack
• Changing room and luggage storage service
• Map of the route
• Electronic 13th WIZZ AIR KYIV CITY MARATHON 2022 Participant’s Guide (emailed to participant)
• Finisher’s package: an apple, a banana, water
• Pictures after the race
• Food station at the finish line
• Special offers from the partners
• Music along the route
• Massage at the finish line
• Admission to the sports goods exhibition SportExpo 2022

 

Participants are to pick up start packages in person upon presenting the starting letter and ID.

Participants that failed to join the Race can obtain their start packages within 30 days after the competition at the Organizer’s office, having preliminary sent notification about their intention to do so by e-mail: [email protected] They also can place a request to have it delivered to a specified address.

Delivery of starter’s packages is done at the expense of the participant. If possible, the Organizer arranges for partners to provide free delivery.

Participants may order starter pack delivery within Ukraine using “Nova Poshta” services one week before the event. Delivery may be ordered automatically at registration or using the “Orders” tab in the personal profile https://runukraine.org/user/profile. Starter pack delivery cost is 300 UAH (automatic return of the package in 7 days). In case a participant needs a starter pack to be resent, they need to purchase a “Certificate for re-sending the starter pack” in the online store at the link http://runukraine.org/shopping and submit an individual application by sending an email to [email protected] with «Resending the starter pack No. Delivery certificate number» in the subject line and all the details in the body of the letter: project name, distance, and participant’s race number.

International starter pack delivery is possible within 30 days after the event. Delivery may be ordered automatically at registration or using the “Orders” tab in the personal profile https://runukraine.org/user/profile. The international starter pack delivery cost is 700 UAH. In case a participant needs starter pack to be resent internationally, they need to purchase a “Certificate for re-sending the starter pack internationally” in the online store at the link http://runukraine.org/shopping and submit an individual application by sending an email to [email protected] with «Resending the starter pack No. Delivery certificate number internationally» in the subject line and all the details in the body of the letter: project name, distance, and participant’s race number.

Mixed teams from commercial and non-profit organizations consisting of 4 persons are permitted to participate in the relay. The team consisting of a different number of people will be automatically disqualified.

If the organization can not find 4 members from within the organization, it can invite volunteers.

All four team members must participate in the relay race.

The team is considered registered if its representative filled out the application, registration form and paid the entry fee for the team.

Each participant is assigned a particular relay stage upon registration. The order of participants can be changed through October 15, 2022, on the website runukraine.org in the participant’s personal profile.

To participants’ attention:

• During the relay race the procedure of the baton transfer must take place in the relay transfer zone.
• Each team gets ONE result capturing electronic chip
• The chip is attached to the leg and is transferred at the relay transfer stations.
• The first participant starts the race with the chip attached to his/her leg
• Team members may not exchange numbers (especially relay participants)
• Finisher’s medals for all stages are awarded in case of crossing of the finish line
• Finisher’s packages (a banana, an apple) are given to the participant upon completion of his/her stage of the race

Infringement of any of the above rules will result in disqualification of the entire team.

The result in the relay is considered to be the result at the finish of the last participant at the fourth stage of the relay.

The result of the team scoring is the sum of the official results of all four team members.

Payment for participation in the corporate relay is performed by bank transfer on the basis of the invoice issued by the Organizers. Documents confirming the payment should be sent to the email [email protected] no later than 10 days prior to the event. All questions in regard to organization of corporate relay are to be sent to the email address [email protected].

There are several participation options for companies:

• Team participation (any course and any number of participants);

For questions regarding terms of registration, please email [email protected]

Contact person – Alla Kaplina – +380675776855

Food stations and hydration stations are located at 5; 10; 15; 21; 25; 27.5; 32.5; 35; 37.5; 40 km and at the finish line. They have water, medical care, food, toilets, and volunteer assistance available.

42.195 km course:

On the course of 42.195 km, awards are given to men and women winning places 1 through 5 in the absolute championship.

The official time used for the calculation of the overall ranking of men and women is the time since the starting gunshot (Gun Time).

 

Prize scale in case of the standard format of the Race on the certified route:

Prize scale for absolute championship (currency – UAH):

 

	“Green quarantine zone” Race		“Yellow quarantine zone” Race		Online Race
Place	Men	Women	Men	Women	Men	Women
1	25000	25000	0	0	0	0
2	20000	20000	0	0	0	0
3	15000	15000	0	0	0	0
4	10000	10000	0	0	0	0
5	5000	5000	0	0	0	0

 

On the 42.195 km course winners are awarded in age groups, places 1 through 3:

Men: 18-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older

Women: 18-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older

 

The age of a participant is determined as of December 31 of the current year. Those awarded in the absolute championship are not awarded in age groups. The places in age categories are assigned according to Net Time.

Winners and medalists receive monetary rewards and memorable prizes.

 

Prize scale (currency – UAH). Awarded only in case the race takes place in the “green quarantine zone” on the course that has been certified by AIMS.

Age groups	Men			Women
	1 place	2 place	3 place	1 place	2 place	3 place
18-22	1200	1000	800	1200	1000	800
23-29	1200	1000	800	1200	1000	800
30-39	1200	1000	800	1200	1000	800
40-49	1200	1000	800	1200	1000	800
50-59	1200	1000	800	1200	1000	800
60-69	1200	1000	800	1200	1000	800
70+	1200	1000	800	1200	1000	800

 

Please, notice:

• winners in the absolute championship on the course of 42.195 km places 1 through 5 men and women are not awarded in age groups.
• participants participating in wheelchairs or those using any other type of mechanism when overcoming the course, are not awarded in the absolute championship or in age groups on any course.

 

Relay 3×10+1×12.195 km:

On theRelay 3×10+1×12.195 km course awards are given to the teams taking places 1 through 3.

Awarded only in case the race takes place in the “green quarantine zone” on the course that has been certified by AIMS.

 

4,000 UAH – to the team taking the 1st place

2,000 UAH – to the team taking the 2nd place

1,000 UAH – to the team taking the 3rd place

 

Please, notice! The winning team must come to the Referee Tent upon finishing the course to present identification documents to confirm stated make-up of the team.

 

21.0975 km course:

On the course of 21.0975 km, awards are given to men and women winning places 1 through 5 in the absolute championship.

 

Participants on the 21 km course will be starting in blocks with the interval of 5 minutes with a separate start and starting gunshot according to the Race schedule and will be included in the overall ranking among men and women.

 

Winners and medalists receive memorable prizes.

 

10 km course

On the 10 km course awards are given to those winning places 1 through 3.

The winners and medalists receive memorable prizes.

Participants on the course Veteran’s Ten are included in the overall ranking of men and women on the 10 km course.

 

4.2 km course

On the 4.2 km course the awards are given to men and women taking places 1 through 3 in the absolute championship.

Winners and medalists get memorable prizes.

The official time for calculation of the overall ranking of men and women is the time since the starting gunshot (Gun Time). 

Nordic Walk 4.2 km course

On the 4.2 km course the awards are given to men and women taking places 1 through 3 in the absolute championship.

Winners and medalists get memorable prizes.

The official time for calculation of the overall ranking of men and women is the time since the starting gunshot (Gun Time). 

«City cup»

The cup is awarded to the participants demonstrating the best time on the course of 42.195 km among athletes who stated “Kyiv” as their city of residence. Men and women are awarded separately.

Nomination “The biggest running club”

The award goes to the running club with the largest number of registered participants on any course of the Race.