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Stockholm Marathon
Saturday June 9th 2001
start 14.15
Today:
-3891 days left!
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Organisers:
Hässelby SK and Spårvägens FK
Stockholm Marathon office:
Phone: 08-6671930.
Fax: 08-6643822.
Office open
Monday-Friday kl 9-12, 13-16.30.
Email: info@marathon.se
Address: Box 10023
10055 Stockholm
Sweden
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Invitation
Stockholm Marathon is a great marathon race. 14.000 runners from all over the world participate.
Stockholm Marathon is also the biggest sporting event in Sweden with hundreds of thousands of spectators along the route. At the finish, in the classical 1912 Olympic Stadium,15000 enthusiastic fans greet the runners.
The 23rd edition of Stockholm Marathon will be a race to remember. The Marathon Expo, the Pasta Party and the Post race celebrations are traditional parts of the event, bringing all runners together in a joyful atmosphere.
With nearly 5.000 international runners from more than 50 countries the Stockholm Marathon is also a multi cultural festival. We welcome you to the most popular event in the world's most beautiful capital!
BEAUTY ON WATER
Central Stockholm stands on 14 islands, surrounded by waters clean enough to swim in or even drink - right in midtown.
By steamboat you can choose from among the 25.000 islands of the Stockholm Archipelago or stay a few extra days and discover the north of Sweden - the land of the Midnight Sun. Above the Arctic Circle, where the sun never sets during summer time, you will find Europe's last remaining wilderness.
For Information about Stockholm, please check Internet: www.stockholmtown.com
PERFECT SERVICE FOR ALL
The whole start and finish area is situated just around the Olympic stadium. You pick up your number bib, enjoy the Pasta party, get ready for the start and join your friends or family at our marathon café after the race within a few minutes walk from the race center.
The Champion chip timing system will guarantee you a smooth and friendly start, intermediate times and a net result.
START
The 2001 Stockholm Marathon will take place on Saturday June 9. The race starts at 14:00.
MAXIMUM RUNNING TIME
The maxinmum running time is 6 hours.
NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD
Stockholm Marathon is ranked as the No 1 marathon destination in the world by The Ultimate Guide to International Marathons (published 1998). In the ranking Stockholm is followed by London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, New York City Marathon and Big Sur Marathon.
Stockholm gets top marks in the following categories:
• Course beauty.
• Race organisation.
• Appropriateness for first timers.
AGE GROUPS
The Stockholm Marathon includes the following age categories for men and women: Open, over 40 years, over 45 years, over 50 years, over 55 years and over 60 years. Minimum age is 17 years.
PASTA PARTY
All runners are invited to the Pasta Party on Friday evening.
THE FINISH
The race will finish in the world famous stadium built for the 1912 Olympic Games.
The Olympic Stadium has been the site of numerous memorable athletic performances, with no less than 83 officially recognised world records in track and field. There is no other arena anywhere in the world that comes close to that number.
The 1912 Stockholm Olympic Stadium is truly a classic venue for athletics.
MEDAL AND T-SHIRT
All runners who finish sub 6 hours will receive an exclusive commemorative medal, a certificate and the finishers T-shirt.
Ideal Running Conditions
Average temperature in Stockholm the first week of June is 17° C, equal to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The humidity is around 50 per cent and the winds are negligable.
Tour Organisers
The following sports tour organisers traditionally offer tours to the Stockholm Marathon:
• Great Britain: Mike Gratton, Leisure Pursuits Group, Basingstoke.
Phone: 01256-471 016. Fax: 01256-471 018.
• Ireland: Sports Travel Int, Dublin.
Phone: 01-4922 922. Fax: 01-4923 089.
• USA: Marathon Tours, Boston.
Phone: 617-242-7845.
Fax: 617-242-7686.
• Belgium Int Travel, St-Stevens-Woluwe.
Phone: (02) 716 19 85.
Fax: (02) 716 19 89.
• Holland Int Marathons, Rotterdam.
Phone: 010-213 2221.
Fax: 010-414 5811.
• Italy: Terramia Tours, Ferrara.
Phone: 0532-211 621. Fax: 0532-210 578
ACCOMMODATION
The Quality Hotel Globe is the official hotel for the Stockholm Marathon. All invited top runners will stay at this hotel, which also offers a special weekend rate for all runners.
For reservations please call +46-8 686 63 20 or fax your request to +46-8 686 63 01.
E-mail: bokningen@globehotel.se
For further information about hotels in Stockholm please call Hotellcentralen at +46-8 789 24 56 or
fax +46-8 791 86 66.
E-mail: hotels@stoinfo.se
Please note that there can be a shortage of rooms at this time of the year, so make reservations well in advance.
ENTRY
Please fill out the official entry form below and mail it to: Stockholm Marathon, Box 10023, SE-10055 Stockholm, Sweden.
The entry form must be accompanied by an international cheque or money order for the entry fee of SEK 455. Major credit cards are also accepted. Please state your card details on the entry form.
Stockholm Marathon is open to runners 17 years and above. The deadline for entries is April 20, 2001.
You can also enter and pay by creditcard on Internet: www.marathon.se/stockholm
INFORMATION
Our office is open all year round. If you need further information please contact us.
Phone: +46-8 667 19 30.
Fax: +46-8 664 38 22.
E-mail: info@marathon.se
Organisers: Running clubs
Spårvägen and Hässelby.
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