5th Lake Kaltern Half Marathon 2010

Kalterer See (ITA), Sunday 28 March 2010

Lake Kaltern is located around 20 kilometres south of Bolzano, capital of South Tyrol, a largely German-speaking province in the far north of Italy.

The lake is about 1800 metres long and 900 metres wide. Although in the Alps, it's at an elevation of just 215 metres above sea level. The climate in the area is very mild, and the lake is surrounded by apple orchards and vineyards.

The event comprises a 10.55km race (one lap around the lake) and a half marathon (two laps). As Lake Kaltern is relatively small the route includes an out-and-back section through the orchards to the south.

South Tyrol is home to a large number of outstanding athletes, and many of them have regularly taken part in the event.

In 2009, the half marathon winners were Said Boudalia (1:08:27) and Petra Pircher (1:28:34).

Country: Italy

Venue (Map): Lago di Caldaro — Kalterer See (Bolzano 19km, Trento 46km)

Date: 28 March 2010 (Sunday)

Race distance: 10.55km ("Panoramalauf"); 21.1km (certified by FIDAL)

Start time: 9.50 (hand cyclists); 10.00 (runners)

Start and finish: at the car park "Gretl am See"

Entries: online or by fax, payment by bank transfer; late entries on Saturday 27 March from 15.00 to 18.00; no entries on the day

Entry fees (10.5km): 15/20 EUR (until 21 March/until 27 March)

Entry fees (21km): 20/30 EUR

Deposit for the ChampionChip: 10 EUR (fully refundable)

Medical certificate: Athletes who are not affiliated with an Italian athletics club may have to provide a copy of a valid medical certificate and pay an additional 5 EUR for a day license. Please contact the race organizers for details.

Race centre: at the start (27 March from 15.00 to 18.00 and on the day from 7.30 to 9.00)

You get: timing chip rental, prize raffle (prizes: scooter, mountain bike, furniture, TV, ...)

Prizes (21km): practical prizes to the first 10 M/F and to the first 3 in each category

Prizes (10.5km): practical prizes to the first 10 M/F

Showers and changing facilities: at the start

Party: 12.00

Presentation and prize raffle: 14.00

Number of finishers 2009: 350 (21km), 132 (10.5km)

Event website (in German and Italian): www.kalterersee-halbmarathon.com

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