Competition Day
 Saturday, 18 June 2005
Times All day.
The 10 km Run starts 12:30 hrs
The 5 km Run start 12:40 hrs
The Half Marathon starts 12:50 hrs
Location Atletiekaccommodatie Overvecht
(Hellas Athletic Track)
Mississippidreef 155, Utrecht.

Entrance athletic track: Franciscusdreef
The athletic track is situated next to the Vechtse Banen Ice Rink.

GVU Logo Bus Line 6, Stop 'Vechtsebanen'.
Bus Line 30, Stop 'Franciscusdreef'.

From Central Station - Line 6 Zuilen via Overvecht. Step out at the 'Vechtsebanen' Stop. Follow the road for a short walk to the left and then right. Cross the cycle path (Franciscusdreef). Turn right after 250 m onto the grounds of the athletics track.

Atletiekaccommodatie Overvecht

  Parking
The parking availability at the athletics accommodation is limited. There is sufficient parking available on the Mississippidreef and paid parking is available in the garage at the Vechtsebanen.

By Car for the A27
Exit 31 - Ring Utrecht Noord. At the traffic lights follow the Ring (direction Amsterdam / Maarssen). Continue straight on at the next lights and then straight on at the roundabout (direction Maarssen / Amsterdam). You are still on the Ring.
At the following roundabout turn left in the direction of Industrieterrein Overvecht (Franciscusdreef). The Athletics Track is now signposted. After the second set of lights take the turning to the Atletiekbaan Overvecht. The first street to the left will take you to the track.

By Car for the A2
Exit 6 - Ring Utrecht Noord. Follow the ring for as few kilometres until you reach the first roundabout. Turn right in the direction of Industrieterrein Overvecht (Franciscusdreef). The Athletics Track is now signposted. After the second set of lights take the turning to the Atletiekbaan Overvecht. The first street to the left will take you to the track.
Disciplines You have the choice of 5 Km, 10 Km or the Half Marathon and various track numbers (100 Metres, 400 Metres, 1500 Metres, High Jump, Long Jump, Put Shot and Discus).
You can enter in as many events you like they are all sceduled seperately. However, you can only choose for one road race, as they start all at aprox. the same time. Registration for the Swedish Relay (400/300/200/100) is only possible on 18 June 2005.
Rules The rules of the IAAF and the Koninklijke Nederlandse Atletiek Unie (KNAU) apply; The altered age classification is an exception.
Participant's Requirements You have to be fit and you have to have your own insurance.
Special Needs Disabled Athletes are welcome. (Participation of the disabled - particularly for those in wheelchairs in the 10 km race and the Half Marathon - is still being looked into!)
Additional Information We expect several hundreds of athletes for this event. The timing in the 10 Km race and the Half Marathon will be performed by Light Barrier or hand timing.
Closing Registration Unless registration is full in an earlier stage, registration for this sport will close at 1 April 2005.
Contact Address trackandfield@eurogames.info


 

EuroGames Run 2005
  One of the highlights of EuroGames Utrecht 2005 is the EuroGames Run on Saturday the 18th of June. It is the only sports event of the largest gay and lesbian sport tournament in Europe, which takes place between the 16h and 19th of June, that is open to everyone. As Guest Runner they can enjoy the unique atmosphere that this event brings with it.

The participants in the performance run have the choice of 3 distances, the Half Marathon, the 10 kilometres or the 5 kilometres. The entrance fee has been kept low to give as many 'Utrechtenaren' and other athletes the chance to participate. For just 5 euros everyone can register for the distances. There are no prizes but everyone will receive a memento at the finish.
The Course The run starts at the Hellas Athletic Stadium in Utrecht-Overvecht and goes through the countryside between Utrecht and Maarssen over hard and for a great part, car free (cycle) paths. It passes amongst other things the castle Oud Zuylen and follows the banks of the river Vecht for a number of kilometres.
The course was created in 2004 and will be used for the Zomeravondcup (Summer Evening Cup) in 2005.
The Half Marathon consists of two rounds, the first is around 11 km and the second is exactly 10 km.
The 10 km is one round. The 5 km is based on the 10 km course. The 10 km course has been measured and approved by the Dutch Athletics Association (KNAU). The 5 km and half marathon are based on this. The kilometre markings are valid for the 10 km course.
Provisions There are two drinks posts along the course with water and sponges. These are set up in such a way that the runners pass three posts per round. At the finish the participants will receive a bottle of sport drink.
Shower and changing facilities are available at the athletic accommodation.
The organization will look after belongings at your own risk. There will be a First-Aid post at the athletics track.
Course Record The course record for men is 33.08 (Moses Waweru) and for women 39.42 (Marjan Faber).
Participation Participation is open to everyone who wants to take part in the largest gay sport event in Europe in 2005. The entry cost is 5 euro regardless of the distance.
Each participant of the performance run will receive a ribbon as a memento. Prizes are only awarded to Registered Participants of the EuroGames Utrecht. Unfortunately it is no longer possible to register.
Start and Finish The start and finish is on the Hellas Athletic Track.
Start Times The 10 Km Run starts at 12:30 hrs, the 5 Km Run starts at 12:40 hrs and the Half Marathon starts at 12:50 hrs.
Time Limit The time limit for the Half Marathon has been set at 2 hours and 45 minutes.
After 14:45 hrs it will be no longer possible to finish on the track due to the start of the 100m sprint at 15:00 hrs.
At 14:45 hrs the drink posts will be closed and the crossing points re-opened. Athletes who wish to continue do so completely at their own risk and will not be able to finish on the track.
Enlist in Advance To make our work a bit easier I would help if you would enlist in advance, so that we know we may welcome you.
To enlist in advance, please send us an email at eurogames2005@chello.nl with your Name, Age, Gender, Email address and Running distance (5km, 10km or Half Marathon). We will send you a confirmation. At the start of the run you can pay the admittance fee of € 5,00 in order to get your start number.


Track and Field

Track and Field - photo: Elvin. model: Peter