Luzhniki Half Marathon

Online registration for Luzhniki Half Marathon will close 25 July. Online registration may be closed earlier if the entry limit is reached.

To register for Luzhniki Half Marathon, you must complete the online application form and pay the registration fee on Running Community website. During registration enter your personal data according to ID card. Otherwise you will not be able to pick-up your participant packet and bib number. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email.

Additional registration will be open on 16 August 15:00-21:00 and 17 August 11:00-20:00, if there are available entries.

• Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 16 August 15:00-21:00 and 17 August 11:00-20:00.
• All participants are required to show a government-issued photo ID and original medical certificate stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition upon picking up their own participant packet.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.

• if registered until 5 February — 1500 rubles.
• if registered from 6 February until 18 June — 2000 rubles.
• if registered from 19 June untill 25 July — 3000 rubles.
• if registered 16-17 August — 4000 rubles.

For men from 60 years of age and women from 55 years of age, there are discounts (Russian citizens only):

• if registered until 5 February — 750 rubles. 
• if registered from 6 February until 18 June — 1000 rubles. 
• if registered from 19 June untill 25 July — 1500 rubles. 
• if registered 16-17 August — 2000 rubles.

For athletes with disabilities registration is free (Russian citizens only).

South Sports Center
Luzhniki Olympic complex

Friday, 16 August
15:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 17 August 
11:00 – 20:00

Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area.

Participant packet includes

• Bib number with timing chip and safety pins.
• Wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off.
• Finisher medal.

To pick-up participant packet you must present:

• Government-issued photo identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).

If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on 16-17 August, a friend or family member may serve as your proxy and pick up your race materials for you. Proxy must bring the following documents for person he/she is representing:

• The original letter of attorney for a third party to collect participant’s packet.
• Government-issued photo identity document.
• A copy of the participant’s identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).

The power of attorney does not entitle the authorized person to participate in the race with your number. The transfer of the number is prohibited by the rules of the competition. A participant with a another's number will be disqualified.

Medical certificate must proof that the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition. Medical certificate must be valid in the athlete's country of residence, filled in, stamped and signed by a doctor, and comply with all the rules and regulations enforced in the athlete's country. The certificate must be issued less than 6 months prior to the race.

Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.

Medical Certificate Form

Participant packets pick-up will take place in a tent near South Sports Center at Luzhniki Olympic complex, Luzhniki St., 24, bldg. 7.

Please use metro station Sportivnaya or Vorobyovy gory (Line 1 Red), exit to the Olympic complex "Luzhniki", follow the signs.

Start area is located near South Sports Center at Olympic complex "Luzhniki".

Please use metro station Sportivnaya or Vorobyovy gory (Line 1 Red), exit to the Olympic complex "Luzhniki", follow the signs.

There will be no car parking facilities near the start.

For your convenience, male and female changing tents are available in the start area.

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage is located in the start area.

For bag drop-off please use wristband and sticker with number, which you received with your bib number. Put the sticker on the bag and tie a wristband with the same number around your wrist.

Do not put any valuable or fragile items in your bag. We recommend you to keep your valuables, such as hotel card, mobile phone with you or with friends or family. The organisers are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Toilets are located in the start area and at each refreshment station. Please use the toilets beforehand. The biggest lines to toilets are just before the start.

The race starts at 8:30.

The start will be divided into blocks according to the submitted estimated personal times.

A letter of your start corral is indicated on race number. Look for the corresponding letter signs to get into your corral. Runners are allowed only with the race number.

Runners who are assigned to different corrals but wish to start together may do so by going to the slower corral.

Race officials will make multilingual announcements when it’s time for runners to line up in the corrals. Please follow the instructions of the race officials.

The race will start in waves. Your net running time will start to be recorded when you cross the start line. Please follow directions from race officials and volunteers at all times for a safe and orderly start to the race.

Please mind your fellow runners when you change lanes, spit, or approach a refreshment stand. Please take care not to endanger others or yourself. In order to be able to hear your fellow runners of volunteers we ask you to run without music headphones. Doing so you also won’t miss any cheers from the spectators.

No animals or wheeled vehicles/devices of any kind are allowed on the course. No wheeled vehicles are allowed to accompany the runners along the course. Anyone who disregards this rule will be disqualifed and removed from the course.

Pacemakers help others achieve their performance goals. They will be carrying flags and can be identified by their t-shirts with the following times indicated.

Time:
1:29 (pace 4:13 min/km)
1:39 (4:41 min/km)
1:49 (5:10 min/km)
1:59 (5:38 min/km)
2:09 (6:06 min/km)
2:19 (6:35 min/km).

At the course there will be six drinks and food stations: AT 3.5 km, 5.5 km, 9.1 km, 12.5 km, 15.5 km, 17.5 km.

Food stations
Where: 9.1 km and 17.5 km.
The food stations will contain drinking water in cups, bananas and oranges and water containers with sponges.

Drinks stations
Where: 3.5 km, 5.5 km, 12.5 km, 15.5 km.
The drinks stations will contain drinking water in cups and water containers with sponges.

Please throw the empty cups to the bins provided or to the side of the road – do not drop them on the road in front of you where they can be hazardous to runners behind you.

Locations are subject to change.

Medical aid will be located at the start/finish area and along the course. Please do not hesitate to contact any medical personnel if you are having difficulties – we appreciate you doing so.

Your net time will be registered once your cross the finish line.

Please do not remain standing on the finish line, but continue walk slowly to the end of the finish area. After the finish you will recieve drinking water.

If you are feeling unwell, please ask for the medical aid straight away.

Your result will be measured with Chronotrack timing system, judges at the finish and the video registration system.

Your net running time will be recorded when you cross the start and finish lines. The timing chip is on your race number. Please put your race number on the chest. Do not bend, crumple or fold it, do not keep the race number next to any magnets – it may damage the chip resulting in the loss of your personal result.

Within a few hours after the last runner finish you will receive a text message and email with your draft result. The results list will be available online at this website.

Suunto is the official timekeeper of the Luzhniki Half Marathon.

Participants will compete in overall classification. Men and women who place 1-5 will receive awards. There are no awards in the age groups.