29 June 2024

White Nights Marathon

42.2 km
10 km
relay
The largest marathon in the center of St. Petersburg. Run along Nevsky prospekt, stunning embankments and famous bridges. Enjoy the views of the main symbols of the city on the run.

The 33th White Nights Marathon will take place on June 29, 2024.

The concept of a night marathon was conceived back in 1990. Now participants will be able to show high results and enjoy the beauty of the white nights, which gave the name to the race.

The symbols of St. Petersburg are reflected in the new logo and appearance of the event. The main symbols are mythical creatures of city, which participants will meet on the streets.

The route of the marathon was updated, but kept its main attractions. This year the start will be near Gazprom Arena and finish, as before, will be at the Palace Square.

Do not miss the unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of St. Petersburg at night on the run!

For Participants

General Information

Route

Attention! The route can be change.

The route of a marathon and a 10 km race runs in one line along the historical center of St. Petersburg.

This year the start will be near Gazprom Arena and finish, as before, will be at the Palace Square.

Participants will enjoy views of the Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Rostral Columns, Admiralty and St. Isaac's Cathedral. The start and finish will take place on the Palace Square.

Schedule

    Friday, 28 June 2024
10:00–21:00
  Participant packet pick up.
     
    Saturday, 29 June 2024
10:00–16:00   Participant packet pick up.
12:00   Finish area opening at the Palace Square.
19:00   Start area opening near the Gazprom Arena.
21:00   Start of 10 km run.
22:00   Start of marathon distance and relay.
23:00   Start area near the Gazprom Arena closes.
04:30   Finish line at the Palace Square closes.

 

Registration

  • 42.2 km
  • 10 km
  • Relay

How to register for 42.2 km

Online registration will close 29.05.2024 23:59. Online registration may be closed earlier if the entry limit is reached.

To register for White Nights 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 27-29 June, if there are available entries.

Registration requirements

• Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 28.06.2024–29.06.2024.
• 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.

Registration fee

For Russian citizens
• if registered until 30.11.2023 — 2500 rubles.
• if registered 01.12.2023–29.02.2024 — 3500 rubles.
• if registered 01.03.2024–29.05.2024 — 4500 rubles.
• if registered 27.06.2024–29.06.2024 — 5500 rubles.

For juniors under 21, men from 60 years of age and women from 55 years of age, there are discounts (Russian citizens only) 
• if registered until 30.11.2023 — 1250 rubles. 
• if registered 01.12.2023–29.02.2024 — 1750 rubles. 
• if registered 01.03.2024–29.05.2024 — 2250 rubles.
• if registered 27.06.2024–29.06.2024 — 2750 rubles.

For foreign citizens
• if registered until 30.11.2023 — 3500 rubles. 
• if registered 01.12.2023–29.02.2024 — 5000 rubles. 
• if registered 01.03.2024–29.05.2024 — 5500 rubles.
• if registered 27.06.2024–29.06.2024 — 6500 rubles.

How to register for 10 km

Online registration will close 23:59 29 May 2024. Online registration may be closed earlier if the entry limit is reached.

To register for White Nights 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 27-29 June, if there are available entries.

Registration requirements

• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 28-29 June 2024.
• 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.
• Participants 16-17 years of age are required to show permission from a parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race while picking up their own participant packets.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Registration fee

For Russian citizens
• if registered until 30.11.2023 — 2000 rubles. 
• if registered 01.12.2023–29.02.2024 — 3000 rubles. 
• if registered 01.03.2024–29.05.2024 — 3500 rubles.
• if registered 27.06.2024–29.06.2024 — 4000 rubles.

For juniors under 21, men from 60 years of age and women from 55 years of age, there are discounts (Russian citizens only) 
• if registered until 30.11.2023 — 1000 rubles. 
• if registered 01.12.2023–29.02.2024 — 1500 rubles. 
• if registered 01.03.2024–29.05.2024 — 1750 rubles.
• if registered 27.06.2024–29.06.2024 — 2000 rubles.

For foreign citizens
• if registered until 30.11.2023 — 2500 rubles. 
• if registered 01.12.2023–29.02.2024 — 3500 rubles. 
• if registered 01.03.2024–29.05.2024 — 4000 rubles.
• if registered 27.06.2024–29.06.2024 — 4500 rubles.

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How to register for relay

In the relay can participate teams of four people aged 16 years and older. Applications from the teams should be sent to the email relay@runc.run. 

Registration requirements

  • Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
  • At least one female must be a team member.
  • All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 28 June 10:00-21:00 and 29 June 10:00-16:00.
  • Teams captain are required to pick up participant packets (bib numbers) for team. 
  • The captain are required to show a government-issued photo IDs and original medical certificates stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition upon picking up their own participant packet of all team members. 
  • Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Registration fee

• if registered until 30.11.2023 — 18 000 rubles. 
• if registered 01.12.2023–29.02.2024 — 23 000 rubles. 
• if registered 01.03.2024–29.05.2024 — 28 000 rubles.
• if registered 27.06.2024–29.06.2024 — 35 000 rubles.

Packet Pick Up

  • 42.2 km
  • 10 km
  • Relay

Location & hours

St. Petersburg

Friday, 28 June  
10:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 29 June
10:00 – 16:00

Participant packet

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

Optionally:
• Synthetic tshirt GRI with event design. Online price - 2000 rub., offline price - 2400 rub.

How to pick up participant packet

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 28-29 June, 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

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

Getting there

We will announce the place later.

Location & hours

St. Petersburg

Friday, 28 June  
10:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 29 June
10:00 – 16:00

Participant packet

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

Optionally:
• Synthetic tshirt GRI with event design. Online price - 2000 rub., offline price - 2400 rub.

How to pick up participant packet

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).
• Participants 16-17 years of age must present permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on 28-29 June, 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).
• For participants 16-17 years of age: permission from parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

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

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

Getting there

We will announce the place later.

Location & hours

St. Petersburg

Friday, 28 June  
10:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 29 June
10:00 – 16:00

Participant packet

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

Optionally:
• Synthetic tshirt GRI with event design. Online price - 2000 rub., offline price - 2400 rub.

How to pick up participant packet

To pick-up participant packet the team captain must present:

  • Power of attorney to pick up team participant packets.
  • His identity card.
  • A copy of a government-issued photo ID of each team member.
  • Original medical certificates stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition of each team member (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).

Medical certificate

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

Getting there

We will announce the place later.

Race Day

  • 42.2 km
  • 10 km
  • Relay

Getting there

Start area is located at Gazprom Arena.

Please use metro station Zenit.

Finish area is located at Palace square.

Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area. Arrive to Admiralteyskaya or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations to reach the Palace square and Gorkovskaya metro station to reach the Petrovskaya Embankment

Changing tents

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

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage

Baggage storage is located in the finish area at the Palace Square.

Attention! You have to drop-off your bag in advance!

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

Please use the toilets beforehand. The biggest lines to toilets form at least 30 min before the start.

Toilets will be available at the end of each fluid/food station: 4,5 km, 9,5 km, 14,5 km, 18,2 km, 21,5 km, 24,8 km, 29,5 km, 32,5 km, 35,7 km, 39,8 km.

Start

42.2 km race starts at 22:00.

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

Pacemakers help others to achieve their performance goals. They will be carrying flags indicating the finish times they are pacing for and can also be identified by their t-shirts.

Pacemakers will pace groups of runners according to the following finish times:
2:59:00 (pace 4:15 min/km) - B
3:14:00 (pace 4:36 min/km) - C
3:29:00 (pace 4:57 min/km) - D
3:44:00 (pace 5:19 min/km) - E
3:59:00 (pace 5:40 min/km) - G
4:14:00 (pace 6:01 min/km) - H
4:29:00 (pace 6:23 min/km) - I
4:44:00 (pace 6:44 min/km) - J
4:59:00 (pace 7:05 min/km) - J

Drinks and food stations

For the full marathon course, refreshment stations begin after 6 km. To be organized most efficiently, refreshment stations are set up along a straight stretch of road and not all stations are immediately adjacent to kilometer markers. Each station will be clearly marked.

Food stations
Food stations provide drinking water and sports drinks in cups, fruits. They are located approximately at 9,5 km, 18,2 km, 24,8 km, 32,5 km, 39,8 km.

Drinks stations
Drinks stations provide drinking water in cups. They are located approximately at 4,5 km, 14,5 km, 21,5 km, 29,5 km, 35,7 km.

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

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

Finish

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.

 

Results

Preliminary results will be available at the website.

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.

Awarding

Overall

Men and women who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th will receive awards.

Age-group awards

Participants of the full marathon will be grouped in the following male and female age groups: 18–19, 20–22, 23–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80 and over. Men and women who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd within their age groups will receive awards. If you won in the age category, you will be contacted the day of the race to clarify the delivery address of the prize.

Getting there

Start area is located at Gazprom Arena.

Please use metro station Zenit.

Finish area is located at Palace square.

Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area. Arrive to Admiralteyskaya or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations to reach the Palace square and Gorkovskaya metro station to reach the Petrovskaya Embankment. 

Changing tents

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

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage

Baggage storage is located in the finish area at the Palace Square.

Attention! You have to drop-off your bag in advance!

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

Toilets are located in the start area and at refreshment station at 6.1 km.

Start

10 km race start at 21:00.

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.

Drinks station

Drinks station is located approximately at 6,1 km.

Medical aid

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

Finish

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.

Results

Preliminary results will be available at the website.

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.

Awarding

Participants will compete in overall classification. Men and women who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd will receive awards. There are no awards in the age groups. All participants receive a medal at the finish.

Getting there

Start area is located at Gazprom Arena.

Please use metro station Zenit.

Finish area is located at Palace square.

Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area. Arrive to Admiralteyskaya or Nevskiy prospekt metro stations to reach the Palace square and Gorkovskaya metro station to reach the Petrovskaya Embankment.

Changing tents

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

Please do not leave your items unattended.

Baggage storage

Baggage storage is located in the finish area at the Palace Square.

Attention! You have to drop-off your bag in advance!

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

Please use the toilets beforehand. The biggest lines to toilets form at least 30 min before the start.

Toilets will be available at the end of each fluid/food station: 4,5 km, 9,5 km, 14,5 km, 18,2 km, 21,5 km, 24,8 km, 29,5 km, 32,5 km, 35,7 km, 39,8 km.

Start

Relay starts at 22:00.

The start will be divided into blocks according to the submitted estimated personal times. First team member starts after corral A.

Your team net running time will start to be recorded when first team member crosses 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.

Distance

The relay points are located at marks of the White Nights Marathon distance.

Technical transport will be located near the relay points.

Participants of stages 2,3,4,5 must arrive at their points no later than half an hour before the expected time of the transfer of the relay.

Medical aid

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

Finish

The result of the team will be counted when the participant of the 5th stage crosses the finish line.

A participant of the 5th stage will receive a set of medals for the whole team in the finish corridor.

Results

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

The timing chip is on your relay ribbon. 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.

Awarding

Teams who place 1-3 will receive awards.

For Spectators

About the program

Общая информация

Поддерживайте любимых, близких или совсем не знакомых бегунов в стартовом и финишном городке и на дистанции – а мы создадим для этого все условия.

Приезжайте в стартовый и финишный городки марафона с 28 на 29 июня, чтобы поддержать участников. Вы также можете следить за результатами бегунов онлайн. Заходите на сайт results.runc.run, выбирайте марафон «Белые ночи» и вводите в специальное поле номер бегуна или его фамилию.

Атрибутика болельщика

На выдаче номеров можно будет бесплатно получить гуделки, трещотки, колокольчики и нарисовать плакат вместе с профессиональным художником. Атрибутику болельщика также можно получить на трибунах в зоне финиша на Дворцовой площади. 

Where to Cheer

If you've ever run races, you know how crowd support can immensely boost runners’ spirits. Please don’t be shy to encourage passing runners even if you don’t know them.

Note: there are some extra security measures introduced for both runners and spectators. Personal belongings may be searched and some roads access may be restricted. Thanks for understanding.

At the White Nights Marathon spectators will have access to the race start and finish areas on race day. Spectators will be able to escort runners to the start waves and greet them near the finish line.

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