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You are warmly welcome to experience the inspiring running vibes of Oulu, a beautiful city located on the shore of the Gulf of Bothnia in Finland.
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37th Terwa Run & Marathon, Saturday 24.5.2025
Accommodation
Event center is located near the city of Oulu where plenty of hotels are available.
Route description
The starting lines are located in Kuusisaari which is near the athletic stadium of Oulu. The course is scenic, flat and fast. Marathon runners run a quarter-marathon-long loop four times, and half-marathoners twice. The finish line is located in the immediate vicinity of the stadium.
Route maps: link (routes are measured by certified measurer of Finnish Athletics Federation)
NOTE: Marathon runners will run quarter marathon route four times, half marathon runners twice.
Categories
Children's mini-marathon on Friday 23 May 2025 at 6 pm at Raatti Sports Center (free of charge).
Marathon (start time: 11:00)
Female, F40, F45, F50, F55, F60, F65
Male, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, M65
Note: The fourth round of the marathon will be open until 3:20 pm. The finish will be closed by 5 pm at the latest, so maximum marathon running time is 6 hours.
Marathon Relay (start time: 11:00)
Four legs: ~10.5km each.
Half marathon (start time: 13:15)
Female, F22, F40, F45, F50, F55, F60, F65, F70
Male, M22, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, M70.
*Youth: F22, M22 (up to 22 years old, born 2003 or later)
Note: The second round of the half marathon will be open until 3:20 pm. The finish will be closed by 5 pm at the latest, so maximum half marathon running time is 3 hours 45 minutes.
10km (start time: 11:20)
Female, Male (adults)
**Youth: F17, M17, F19, M19 (up to 19 years old, born 2006 or later)
5km (start time: 11:10)
Female, Male: fitness series
***Youth: Boys & Girls (up to 15 years old, born 2010 or later)
Entry fees:
Internet registration: 1.12.2024 - 19.5.2025
Race office registration: 23.-24.5.2025
Race expo and office
Race expo and office locate indoors of Raatti Sports Center. Address: Raatintie 2, 90100 Oulu, Finland. Opening hours: Fri 12-20, Sat 9-17. Registration is possible also at the race office, it must be done at least one hour before race starts.
Parking
There are a limited number of parking spaces in the competition center. Traffic controllers direct those arriving by car to a parking area with free spaces. About a kilometer from the race center is the central area of Oulu, where there are plenty of paid parking spaces, for example Kivisydän underground parking (https://meka.eu/en/kivisydan-underground-parking-oulu/).
Race material
Participants will pick up their material (number bib, timing chip, etc) at the office either on Friday or Saturday before the start time. The race number should be pinned to the front of your shirt so that it is clearly visible. Timing chip is attached to bib number.
Equipment storage
Storage locates in the finish area and is open on race day between 10-17. Storage is managed by security staff.
Refreshment stations
Water, sports drink, bananas, etc. are served at every 3-4 km. Stations are marked with numbered "jug"-signs in route map.
Personal refreshments
If you have personal refreshments, please place them to the correct moving boxes located at the dinish area by 9:45, this service for marathon runners only. Be sure that your drinks includes your race number, number of the station and km information.
Transport service for dropouts
If you have drop out, please report to the nearest service or first aid station. If you need transpotation to the event center, you can call and order free transportation from the phone number (+358404727924) which is printed to your bib number. It is also possible to order transport from service points.
Results
Live-coverage can be found from our "Results" page (also previous years results there).
Prizes
All runners who cross the finish line will receive a medal.
Top-5 finishers in open divisions and top-3 in each age group will receive their trophies at stadium, the preliminary award ceremony schedule: 5km at 12:10, 10km at 12:30, marathon at 15:00, half marathon at 16:00.
Race records
New marathon race record bonus is 300 euros.
Current Women's record is 2.50.28 (Maire Kukkonen FIN)
Current Men's record is 2.27.59 (Jorma Kuronen FIN)
New halfmarathon race record bonus is 150 euros.
Current Women's record is 1.18.53 (Maire Kukkonen FIN)
Current Men's record is 1.08.54 (Yuri Vinogradov RUS)
New 10km race record bonus is 150 euros.
Current Women's record is 31.59 (Johanna Peiponen FIN)
Current Men's record is 30.26 (Arttu Vattulainen FIN)
Weather: The average day time temperature in late May is between +12-18 °C.
Further information: please contact via e-mail to maraton@onmky.fi