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Competition Groups
Marathon
Male (M) and Female (W) competitors compete in the following separate age categories:
•··· MH / WH 1983-1994 (main group)
•··· M / W 30 1978-1982
•··· M / W 35 1973-1977
•··· M / W 40 1968-1972
•··· M / W 45 1963-1967
•··· M / W 50 1958-1962
•··· M / W 55 1953-1957
•··· M / W 60 1948-1952
•··· M / W 65 1943-1947
•··· M / W 70 1938-1942
•··· M / W 75 1933-1937
•··· M / W 80 1928-1932
Changing Rooms and showers
Changing rooms and showers are located inside the Runners’ village.
Child care
Although there will be plenty of activities for children as part of the accompanying programme, the event organiser cannot provide any sort of child care during the running event.·
Chip - Timing
Marathon
Times are taken exclusively using the ChampionChip.
The following methods are offered:
a) Chip owners state your personal ChampionChip number (seven digit letter and number combination) on the entry form.
b) Buy a Chip: Please tick the appropriate box on the entry form. A charge of €31.00 for the sale will be debited from your account or credit card. A ChampionChip, which you can use at other events as well, will then be sent to you by post.
c) Rent a Chip: Rent a chip and return it in good shape after finishing the race at the return point by the exit of the runners’ village or send it by post by the latest two days after the event. A charge of €6.00 will be debited from your account or credit card on your entry. If the chip is not returned in time a further charge of €25.00, which is the difference between the rental charge and the sale price, will be debited.
Attach the ChampionChip securely to your shoe fastening. Don’t fit to metal parts, as the timing signal will be impaired.
Marathon Relay
Times are taken exclusively using the ChampionChip. The ChampionChip is a plastic transponder which is fastened at the ankle and serves as a relay baton. It must be given to the runner taking over at each handoff· and the fourth runner wears it until finishing. The ChampionChip is loaned to your relay team and must be returned on the day of the event at the return point or be sent in at the latest two days after the event via post.
If the chip is not returned in time a further charge of €25.00, which is the difference between the rental charge and the sale price, will be debited.
Attach the ChampionChip securely to your shoe fastening. Don’t fit to metal parts, as the timing signal will be impaired.
Clothing bag procedures
Marathon
You can deposit your clothing bag containing your personal items at the central reception point at the runners’ village on Heiligengeistfeld on the 29th April from 07.00 onwards before the start. Please note that only official clothing bags from the Haspa Marathon Hamburg can be accepted. Allow enough time to hand in your clothing bag. Please note, that no responsibility can be taken for loss of valuables and that therefore the clothing bag should only contain change of clothes.
Marathon Relay
Each relay runner is issued a clothing bag, intended for “before start and after finish” clothing. Due to the early road closures and large race time differences between the teams, it is not possible to arrange transport for clothing to and from the hand off zones. These hand off zones are just next to U and S train stations, and you can use the start number as a public transport ticket for the day.
So we recommend that the relay runners organise their clothing bags as follows:
Runner 1 deposits a clothing bag, with Runner 1’s “before start” and Runner 4’s “after finish” clothing at the runners’ village. Runner 1’s “after finish” clothing is given to Runner 2 to take to hand off zone 1. At the time of hand off, when the transponder “baton” is passed on, the clothing bag is handed over. This is the runners’ responsibility.
Runner 2 takes Runner 1’s “after finish” clothing and also puts his own “before start” clothing into this clothing bag at hand off zone 1. Runner 2’s “after finish” clothing is taken by Runner 3 to hand off zone 2. At the time of hand off, when the transponder “baton” is passed on, the clothing bag is handed over. This is the runners’ responsibility.
Runner 3 takes Runner 2’s “after finish” clothing and also puts his own “before start” clothing into this clothing bag at hand off zone 2. Runner 3s “after finish” clothing is taken by Runner 4 to hand off zone 3. At the time of hand off, when the transponder “baton” is passed on, the clothing bag is handed over. This is the runners’ responsibility.
Runner 4 takes Runner 3’s “after finish” clothing and also puts his own “before start” clothing into this clothing bag at hand off zone 3. Runner 4s “after finish” clothing will be received at the runners’ village from the bag deposited by Runner 1.
Participation limit – Last entries
Marathon
Entries close as soon as 20,000 competitors have entered – at the latest by 30th March 2012. Provided· the field is not sold out after this date, you can make a late entry at the accreditation from 27th to 28th April 2012 for the entry fee plus an additional charge of € 30.00. More information regarding this procedure can be found on our homepage.
Marathon Relay
Entries close when 1,000 relay teams have registered or at the latest on 30th March 2012. Provided the maximum number of teams is not reached, it will be possible to make a late entry from 27th April until 28th April for the entry fee plus an additional charge of € 30.00. Substitutions may be made on 27th April until 28th April at the accreditation stand for a service charge of €10.00.
Confirmation of reservation
Marathon
Having registered successfully you will first receive confirmation of registration. Then by 30th March 2012 you will get the official confirmation of entry with your personal start number.
Marathon Relay
By registering, all team members declare that they have understood and accepted the general terms and conditions (GTCs). Once successfully registered, the team leader is sent an official confirmation with the team's start numbers. By the 15th April 2012 he will receive the official confirmation of entry with the team start number allocated.
The entry fee will be deducted from the team leader’s specified account as a one time direct debit. The same applies to the cost (€25.00) arising from loss of or failure to return a loaned ChampionsChip.
"Das Zehntel" ("a 10th of the distance" event)
Over 7,000 kids between the ages of 6-17 years are expected to compete on the kids course of 4.2195 km on Saturday, 28th April 2012.
NEW! This year marks the first time adults can also enter the kids marathon "das Zehntel"!
You can find more information here.
Finish - Closing of Finish
The finish is on Glacischaussee (abeam the Heiligengeistfeld) and is open until 15:30 (14:30 for the relay race) This is equivalent to a race time of 6hrs 30 min (5hrs 30min for the relay race). Runners arriving at the finish later than the time provided will not appear in the results. Once you have crossed the line, you will receive your finishing medal. Leave the finish area after that as soon as possible and proceed to the Runners’ village on the Heiligengeistfeld.
Getting to Start / Finish area
As the roads are almost all closed we recommend coming to the event headquarters at the Heiligengeistfeld by public transport (HVV underground or surface rail service) – U3: St Pauli and Feldstrasse or S1: Landungsbrücke to Reeperbahn.
You can check for train timetables on the HVV website: www.hvv.de For queries about local public transport you can also call 040-19449
Hand Off / Relay Points
Marathon Relay
Because the roads will be generally closed to traffic, surface transport can not be offered by the organiser, so the hand off points were chosen so that they can be reached comfortably by underground train (subway). We recommend that all participants make use of public transport and resist the urge to organise private transport to and from the hand off zones. All relay team members may use their start numbers as tickets for public transport. Make sure that you start your journey to the hand off point with sufficient spare time!
Late entries and Substitutions
Marathon
If you cannot take part in the event, despite having entered, you may choose a substitute competitor, who then has to take over all the services booked by you. Once a starting place has been substituted in this way, it cannot be passed on a second time. Any substitution has to be completed by 30th March 2012 in writing or from the 27th to 28th April 2012 at the accreditation personally, for an additional charge of € 19.00.
Entries close as soon as 20,000 competitors have entered – or at the latest by 30th March 2012. If the field is not yet sold out after this date, you can make a late entry at the accreditation from 27th to 28th April 2012 for the entry fee plus an additional charge of € 30.00. You can find additional information regarding this procedure on our homepage.
Marathon Relay
Entries close, once 1,000 relay teams have registered, or at the latest on 30th March 2012. Provided the maximum number of teams is not yet reached, it will be possible to make a late entry from 27th April until 28th April at the accreditation for the entry fee plus an additional charge of € 30.00.
Substitutions may be made 27th April until 28th April at the accreditation for a service charge of €10.00.
Marathon Fair
More information coming soon.
Massage
There is a Massage-Service on the course at km 30, km 32.5, km 35, km 37.5 and at the finish.
Medal Engraving
Marathon
All competitors may have their finishers’ medals individually engraved in the finish area, with name, distance run and finishing time. This service should be booked at time of entry for a cost of € 8.50.·
Marathon Relay
All relay competitors may have their finishers’ medals individually engraved in the finish area (name, distance final time, with name distance run and finishing time. This service should be booked at time of entry for a cost (for four medal engravings) of € 34.00.
Medical assistance
There are first aid stations on the course at regular intervals. There is a large medical centre at the finish area.
Official refreshment/catering stations – Individual nutrition
There are refreshment and catering stations along the course at each 5km – 7.5 km, 12.5km etc. and at the finish.
Individual/personal nutrition can be dropped off by 08:00 on race day at the Heilengeistfeld. For organisational reasons this service can only be offered to competitors aiming for times below 3hrs. Further drinks are available at the hand off points.
Our services for you
These services are included in the entry fee:
Marathon
•··· Start number and safety pins
•··· Clothing bag containing high quality products from our sponsors – including a sponge.
•··· Competitors’ info with route map
•··· Folding course plan
•··· Professional competitors’ assistance
•··· Marathon sports exhibition fair
•··· Free transport on the HVV public transport net on the day of the event (Start number can be used as a ticket)
•··· Programme booklet
•··· Clothing bag storage
•··· Pacemakers for 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 hours
•··· Entertainment along the course and at the Start / Finish
•··· Feed and water stations on the course (every 5 kilometres - at km 7.5 and 12.5 etc.) and at the finish.
•··· Massage-Service along the course at km 30, km 35 and km 37.5 and at the finish.
•··· Toilets in the Start area, along the course (each km) and in the runners’ village.
•··· Finisher’s medal
•··· Showers and changing rooms in the runner’s village
•··· Massage service in the runner’s village
•··· Course closed to traffic and secured
•··· Timing (transponder system) with split times at km 10, km 20 (HM - Half Marathon) km 30 and km 40
•··· On line result service (from 30 minutes after finishing)
•··· Certificate and result sheet for download
•··· Medical emergency service
•··· Organisation o the Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Marathon Relay
•··· 4 Start and 4 Back numbers and safety pins
•··· ChampionChip (timing transponder as relay baton) on loan
•··· 4 x Clothing bag containing high quality products from our sponsors – including a sponge.
•··· 4 x Competitors’ info with route map
•··· 4 x Folding course plan
•··· Professional competitors’ assistance
•··· Clothing bag storage
•··· Marathon-EXPO sports exhibition fair
•··· Free transport on the HVV public transport net on the day of the event (Start number can be used as a ticket)
•··· Programme booklet
•··· Entertainment along the course and at the Start / Finish
•··· Feed and water stations on the course (every 5 kilometres - at km 7.5 and 12.5 etc.) and at the finish.
•··· Massage-Service along the course at km 30, km 35 and km 37.5 and at the finish.
•··· Toilets in the Start area, along the course (each km) and in the runners village.
•··· 4 x Finisher’s medal
•··· Showers and changing rooms in the runner’s village
•··· Massage service in the runner’s village
•··· Course closed to traffic and secured
•··· Timing (transponder system) with split times at km 10, 20, 30 and 40
•··· On line result service (from 30 minutes after finishing)
•··· Certificate and result sheet for download
•··· Medical emergency service
•··· Organisation of the Haspa Marathon Hamburg
Overnight Stay
Dear participants,
due to holidays starting around the same time (in late April) and the festivities on May 1st, a number of hotels are experiencing an increased demand for the time of the marathon event. We therefore recommend that you plan and organise your stay in Hamburg with sufficient time in advance.
Hotel rooms may be found through the Hamburg Tourismus company: Hotline +49 40 30051-851 – or via email to info@hamburg-tourism.de keyword "Marathon Hamburg".
Pacemaker
There will be pacemakers for finishing times of 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 and 5:00 at the start.
Pasta party
Marathon
You are invited to our Pasta Party the day before the marathon. Apart from pasta, sauce and cheese with a 0.5Lt drink, there is an attractive supporting programme. This year all competitors may come for only €4.99..
Marathon Relay
The day before the marathon all four relay runners in your team are invited to our pasta party on the Heligengeistfeld for a total price of €19.99. Apart from pasta, sauce and cheese with a 0.5Lt drink, there is an attractive supporting programme
Race Apparel
For the Haspa Marathon Hamburg 2012 we offer all competitors (including the relay runners) together with our partner Asics, a sports vest and a polo shirt, which you can order exclusively when registering. The running vest costs €19.95 and the polo shirt €17.95. Here is a link for further information.
Relay Baton
In the documentation you will find a chip, which acts as the relay “baton” and timing transponder and must be passed from runner to runner at the hand off. The chip must be attached to the ankle by means of the Velcro strip.
SMS - Service
We’ll send your unofficial result including split times to your mobile phone. You will get details about how this works when you get your entry confirmation.
Special categories
Marathon
There are the following additional special categories in this year’s Haspa Marathon Hamburg:
• Hamburg championships - main and age group events
• HH company-sport championships men, women
• German Police championships men, women
• Masters: male / female M35/W35 and older
Marathon Relay
These are the categories in the Relay marathon:
• Team result – Women
• Team result – Men
• Team result Mixed (at least one woman and one man.)
• Company team result
Starting block allocation
Marathon
Your starting block, which depends on your intended finishing time, is noted on your start number. Your intended time is requested from you at time of entry.
Marathon Relay
The field forms up on the Ludwig-Erhard-Straße (the old Ost-West-Straße) towards the Reeperbahn. The start is at 09:00. The starting area may only be entered by Runner 1 from each relay team, with his official start number. The starting block, which depends on the intended time of Runner 1 through 10km, is on the start number.
Relay team runner 1 is to enter the start block, to which he is allocated, as soon as possible and to follow the instructions of the organisation team in order to obtain a smooth start.
Start number / documentation collection – Accreditation
Marathon
We will inform you if the opening times of the accreditation (from 27. April to 28. April 2012) in your confirmation of entry. On presentation of you confirmation of entry and your passport or ID, you will receive:
• Clothing bag
• Start number and safety pins
• Rented ChampionChip (if this has been ordered)
• Brochure with all the important event information
If you have booked additional services, you will see that there are additional tear off tokens on the start number. Please exchange these for services at the appropriate points. If you can’t collect your race documentation, a designated person may collect them in your name by presenting a copy of your ID/Passport. Details will be given on your confirmation of entry.
Marathon Relay
We will inform you if the opening times of the accreditation (from 26th April to 28th April 2012) in your confirmation of entry. On presentation of you confirmation of entry and your passport or ID, you will receive:
• 4 x Clothing bag
• 4 x Start- und 4 x back number and safety pins
• Loan ChampionChip (timing transponder)
• Velcro strip to attach the ChampionChip
• 4 x Brochures with all the important event information
If you have booked additional services, you will see that there are additional tear off tokens on the start number. Please exchange these for services at the appropriate points. The relay team leader or one of the team is to collect the race documentation for the whole team personally.
If neither your team neither leader nor any of the team members are able to collect the documentation, a designated person may collect them in your name by presenting a copy of your ID/Passport. Details will be given on your confirmation of registration.
Timetable
http://www.haspa-marathon-hamburg.de/images/stories/strecke/2012/hmh12_zeittabelle.pdf
Toilets
In the start finish area there are enough toilets available. There are toilets along the course each kilometre. There are also toilets at the hand off points.
1st hand off: Ballindamm
The “Ballindamm” handover is at the Rathaus underground station. This can be reached from the start area via the U3 line from the St Pauli underground station.
2nd hand off: City Nord
The “City Nord” handover is at the Sengelmannstraße underground station. This can be reached from the start area via the U3 and U1 lines from the St Pauli underground station.
3rd hand off: Ohlsdorf
Die “Ohlsdorf” handeover is near the Ohlsdorf underground station. This can be reached from the start area via the U3 and U1 lines from the St Pauli underground station.
Here you can find the position exactly.
