| White Nights International Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | end of June |
| Location | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, Half marathon, 5K run |
| Primary sponsor | Tricolor TV |
| Established | 1990 |
| Course records | Men's: 2:11:46 (2003) Nikolay KerimovWomen's: 2:35:35 (2012) Vera Trubnikova |
| Official site | Official website |
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The White Nights International Marathon is an annual marathon in St. Petersburg, Russia, that takes place during the summer, when the sky is light for nearly 24 hours, though it did not take place since 2021; it could resume come 2024.[1] In 2013, the race was the second-largest Russian marathon race in terms of finishers (the Moscow Marathon was first, the Siberian Marathon was third). The race has been a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.[2] The race weekend consists of a 10K run and the marathon. Many participants have noted the laissez faire attitude about the race management, saying that it gives the event "the same kind of rawness of spirit that old-style marathons had." The race has also been known for lack of crowd support, minimal course administration, and salted rye bread instead of gels at water stations.[1]
- ^ a b Jones, Hugh; James, Alexander (2013). ""White Nights" Marathon, Russia". Marathons of the World. London, England: New Holland Publishers. pp. 46–47. ISBN 978-0-7641-6609-9.
- ^ "White Nights: International Ergo White Nights Marathon". Distance Running. Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2021.