Regulations

1.1. Nike Youth Run (hereafter 5K) is part of Swedbank Tallinn Marathon and takes place on 13.09.2025.

1.2. Organiser: Spordiürituste Korraldamise Klubi and partners. 

1.3. 5K distance is organised according to the competition rules of the World Athletics (WA) and the Estonian Athletic Association (EKJL), and this follow regulation. 

2.1. Participation is at one’s own risk (for underage participants, the risk of their parents). 
2.2. Everyone who is aged 13-29 and is sufficiently trained for this distance can participate in the 5K distance.
2.3. Exceptions are made for a younger participant who is aged 10-12 if they have sufficient training and a written permit from a parent or a trainer. The written permission must be sent to the organiser at jooks@jooks.ee at the latest 2 weeks before the event.
2.4. Organisers recommend passing a health examination before participation.
2.5. Participating with baby strollers or pets is not permitted.

2.6. The limit for participants on 5K distance is 3300 participants.

3.1. The competition centre has:

3.1.1 Race office (BIBs, on-the-spot registration)
3.1.2 Dressing facilities and gear check
3.1.3 Toilets
3.1.4 Bicycle park
3.1.5 Awarding area (stage) 
3.1.6 Expo
3.1.7 Medical aid

4.1. Start corridor opens 30 minutes before the start.
4.2. Only registered participants with 2025 BIBs and Nike Youth Run T-shirts are allowed to enter the starting corridor. 
4.3. Only the participant who has registered for the race can race with their BIB.

5.1. 5K distance is held on the streets and light traffic roads of Tallinn.

5.2. For safety, the participants are obligated to follow the orders of the course adjudicators.

6.1. After finishing, move along the finish corridor to the service area, where the participants will receive the beverage.

7.1. Registration is open in the Customer Portal at www.jooks.ee until the limit will be reached or until 12.09.2025 at 17.00 or during the competition week in the race office.
7.2. To register, fill in the registration form.

7.3. The participant's name will be added to the start list after payment of the participation fee.

8.1. Re-registration can be done, when signing into the Customer Portal at www.jooks.ee until 07.09.2025.

8.2. Re-registration before 27.08.2025 is for free. If you change the distance from one distance to another, you need to pay the difference.

8.3. From 28.08.2025 re-registration can be done for an additional fee.

            8.3.1. Name change costs 5 €.

            8.3.2. Distance change costs 5 € + participation fees difference.

8.4. Re-registration is possible during the competition week for an additional fee of 10 € and by submitting a medical certificate.

8.5. The overpaid participation fee will not be refunded.

9.1. In case of cancellation of the Nike Youth Run for reasons beyond the control of the organisers (force majeure) and in case of withdrawal of the competitor, the entry fee will not be refunded.
9.2. If a participant cannot take part due to health reasons, it is possible to register for the same distance in 2026 by submitting a medical certificate before 08.09.2025. If the participation is postponed, the starting materials for 2025 cannot be retrieved. Participation is transferred only once.
9.7. It is possible to apply for a 50% refund by presenting a medical certificate before 08.09.2025.

10.1. BIB 
10.2. Time measuring
10.3. Electronic diploma
10.4. Gear check, dressing facilities, toilets, medical aid if necessary
10.5. Beverage at the finish
10.6. Course marking and support
10.7. Nike Youth Run t-shirt
10.8. Partners offers

11.1. In 5K distance timing is measured electronically.

11.2. Timing is done by a chip attached on the back of the BIB.

11.3. Do not remove the chip from the BIB and do not fold the BIB.

11.4. The BIB must be placed on the chest and must be visible throughout the course, from start until crossing the finish line.

11.5. When finishing, do not cover the BIB with your hand, otherwise your time may not be recorded.

12.1. Results are published at www.jooks.ee.

12.2. Ranking in age groups are identified according to the finish protocol.

13.1. 3 fastest men and 3 fastest women of the 5K distance are awarded.
13.2. According to the competition rules, all winners awarded with a prize must come to the award ceremony. 

14.1. Medical aid is available along the course, if needed.
14.2. If you see someone at the course who needs help, please inform the medical staff or organising personnel on the course or by calling 112.
14.3. Event participants will respect clean and fair sport. IAAF’s anti-doping rules apply at the event and the Estonian Anti-Doping Agency has the right to test all participants for doping. More information for the participants is available at www.antidoping.ee.

15.1. In case of obvious medical problems, the organisers have the right to call a participant off the course.

• for the first 50 finishers, within 1h after the 50th runner has finished,
• for the other finishers within 30 minutes after the finish is closed.
• Appellation fee is 20 €, which will be refunded only if the protest is upheld.
• All appeals concerning the competition are solved by the competition organiser.

17.1. The organiser has the right to disqualify the participant if they do not follow Nike Youth Run, World Athletics (WA) nor the Estonian Athletic Association (EKJL) competition rules.
17.2. The organisers have the right to use photos and videos taken at the event.

17.3. By registering and paying the starting fee, the participant:

17.3.1 agrees with these rules and regulations, and the conditions provided by the organiser;
17.3.2 agrees that their personal data is used according to the laws and regulations;
17.3.3 agrees that an e-mail with relevant information for the participant (the participant’s manual) is sent to them before the event;
17.3.4 confirms that they have had sufficient training and they are healthy enough to take part in the sports event.

MTÜ Spordiürituste Korraldamise Klubi

+372 608 7576

jooks@jooks.ee

www.jooks.ee