Instruction

1.1 The virtual run of the Tallinn Marathon will take place from 1 September to 30 September 2020.

1.2 NB! NEW ADDITION. For the first time, the event includes an option of a combined completion of the marathon (42,2 km) (hereinafter - “the combo marathon”).

1.3 The virtual run includes the following distances: 

• Combo marathon (42,2 km)
• Marathon 42,2 km
• Half-marathon 21,1 km
• Sügisjooks 10 km and 5 km

1.4 Using a car, a bicycle, or another vehicle as a mean to help to complete the distance is prohibited. Participation in the virtual run is based on honesty and mutual respect.

1.5 The organiser: Sport Event Team (Spordiürituste Korraldamise Klubi) together with partners. 

2.1 Any person who is healthy and whose fitness level is suitable for completion of the chosen distance is eligible for participation in the virtual run of the Tallinn Marathon.

2.2 Participants take part in the virtual run of the Tallinn Marathon on their own responsibility (or on the responsibility of the parent in case of a minor). 

2.3 All persons who have registered before the announcement of the virtual run are entered in the initial start list of the virtual run, and they do not have to pay the fee for participation in the virtual run.

2.4 If a participant who has registered in advance and does not want to take part in the virtual run can transfer their registration to the same distance of the Tallinn Marathon that will take place in 2021 in the jooks.ee Customer Portal. Re-registration must be completed before 10 August 2020. 

2.5 If a participant wants their participation fee that was paid during advance registration to be returned, such participant has to complete an application that must be sent before 10 August 2020 to e-mail address jooks@jooks.ee.

3.1 Registration for participation in the virtual run is open in the jooks.ee Customer Portal.

3.2 Registration must be submitted before the morning of the last day of the event.
3.3 In order to register the participant must complete the registration form.
3.4 The participant is added to the start list after payment of the participation fee.
3.5 All participants, who have registered for participation in the Tallinn Marathon in advance before the announcement of the virtual run, are entered in the initial start list of the virtual run automatically.
3.5 The official start list of the virtual run is published on the jooks.ee website starting from 24 August 2020, and it is updated as the event progresses until 30 September 2020.

4.1 The participation fee must be paid in the Customer Portal after completion of the registration form.

4.2 By completing the registration and paying the participation fee the participant confirms that:

4.2.1 the participant agrees with the terms and conditions established by the present instructions and by the organiser;
4.2.2 the participant agrees that their personal data will be used in accordance with the law and legal instruments. 

4.2.3 Agrees that an e-mail with relevant information for the participant (the participant’s manual) is sent to them before the event;

5.1 In order to receive the bonuses, the correct postal address must be entered in the start list and the correct e-mail address must be entered during registration. 

5.2 Offers of cooperation partners are sent via e-mail and added in the jooks.ee Customer Portal.

5.3 Participants who have completed the marathon (incl. combo marathon) will have their medal and t-shirt posted not later than on 30th October 2020.

5.4 Participants who have completed the 21,1 km; 10 km and 5 km will have their medal posted not later than on 30th October 2020.

6.1 Re-registration can be completed in the jooks.ee Customer Portal until 10 August 2020.

6.2 Re-registration is subject to payment of the difference between the participation fees.

7.1 The combined distance of 42,2 km does not have to be completed at once.

7.2 The combo marathon distance of 42,2 km can be completed in parts.

For example:

• 10 x 4,22 km;
• 2 x 21,1 km;
• 10 km + 9 km + 8 km + 7 km + 8,2 km;

Other combinations are also allowed.

7.3 The shortest single distance is 4,2 km.

8.1 The start list is published on the jooks.ee website in alphabetical order. 

8.2 All participants in the virtual run must submit their confirmation of completion of the distance in the start list. 

8.3 In order to record completion of the distance, the participant must enter their result either electronically (the suitable formats are .fit, .gpx, .pwr, .tcx), or manually.

8.4 No official finish order of the virtual run will be recorded. The unofficial finish list together with finish times will be published on the jooks.ee website as the event progresses.

9.1 Participants take part in the virtual run on their own responsibility. For safety considerations, all participants must observe the traffic regulations. The organiser is not responsible for harm caused to the health of the participants or for the destruction or loss of their personal property. 
9.2 Participation in the virtual run is allowed only in accordance with all traffic regulations presently in force. If during the virtual run the state of emergency is declared in the country, all participants must comply with restrictions and rules arising from that.
9.3 Throwing away packaging, drinking bottles, and other rubbish in nature and on the roads and streets is strictly forbidden.

9.4 Using a car, a bicycle, or another vehicle as a mean to help to complete the distance is prohibited. Participation in the virtual run is based on honesty and mutual respect.