Siberian Ice Half Marathon is an official competition that is included in the calendar of the Ministry of Youth, Physical Culture and Sport of Omsk region. Siberian Ice Half Marathon is the only major long-distance race arranged in Russia in winter. The event is held in extreme weather conditions of Siberian winter. Siberian Ice Half Marathon is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) and included in its international calendar.
Siberian Ice Half Marathon is one of the coolest (-20-42 Celsius) races in the world. An international event with more than 20 years of history attracting runners from all over the world to challenge Mother Nature and test their endurance. Held in the city of Omsk Siberian Ice Half Marathon is a unique race in snow-covered Siberia, a celebration of the rich cultural traditions of Siberians as they celebrate Russian Orthodox Christmas. The competition involves more than 1,000 fans running from 15 Russian regions and foreign countries. Dangers that you might encounter in this race include your sweat freezing around your neck, your eyelashes growing icicles and even your eyeballs freezing up.
But do not worry, after the race, you will have a chance to get warm and try many interesting activities, i.e. husky ride, visit a traditional village and if you are brave enough try ice swimming in a Russian banya.
After you get registered for the race you will get an information letter with further details.
Omsk hotels will be glad to see you as their guest but if you would like to get a special offer from the official SIM hotel, write to tour@runsim.ru
Participants can print out diplomas or have an engraving on medals
3.5 km - no limits, 7 km - from 14 years old, 21 km - from16 years old
Along the course
For 7 km and 21 km
Special place just 400 meters away from the start and finish point
3 hours
Photos will be available 3 days after the race at http://marathon-photo.ru/
21 km - a bib number with a chip, a hat, and a pair of mittens7km, 3.5 km - a bib number with a chip and a hat. Brochures for all race kits
2 points with warm tea
Omsk City Center
Sobornaya Ploshchad', Omsk, Omskaya oblast', Russia
flat
Irtysh River
The course consists of 6 laps of 3.5 km and runs through the City center. Start and finish are in the same place. The race passes through the historical centre of Omsk and along the embankment of the Irtysh River. The course is a three and a half kilometre circuit on the riverbank and in the centre of the city, and runners complete it six times to make the distance of the half marathon.
La información de la carrera se ha encontrado en el sitio web oficial del evento o en otras fuentes de acceso público. Consulta siempre el sitio web oficial para obtener la información más actualizada sobre la carrera. Si falta algún dato o hay algún error, envíanos un correo electrónico para informarnos..
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