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Holiday of the North in Murmansk in 2020 is an all-Russian skiing sport event. Thousands of athletes will take part in the competition and demonstrate their skills and abilities in winter sports. The article discusses the main events and the rules of the holiday.
History and traditions of the holiday
The first event entitled “Holiday of the North” was held on March 30, 1934. At that time, the marathon was a competition of skiers from different regions and regions of the USSR. Only a few dozen athletes took part in the debut competition, due to which the organizers announced the need to popularize the event. Subsequently, it was decided to combine the marathon with military training, due to which shooting contests were added to the program.
It is important to note that even during the Second World War, the marathon did not stop. The holiday of the North continued, and the athletes who arrived at it directly from the front line showed particular enthusiasm.
After the war ended, the marathon gained unprecedented popularity and every year attracted more and more competitors. At that time, athletes over the age of 30 could take part in the event. In 1961, the organizers expanded the competition program, which allowed students and even schoolchildren to participate. In order for all athletes to be in equal conditions, the groups were divided into age categories, and professional skiers were separated from beginners and amateurs.
In 1974, the marathon reached a new world level. The festival brought together not only citizens of the Soviet Union, but also athletes from other countries. During this period, the distance of the ski run varied from 52 to 60 km.
In 1988, a single length of a ski track was introduced, which amounted to 50 km. And since 2011, distances of 25 and 15 km have also been added to the program.
Location
Marathon "Holiday of the North" 2020 is held in with. Lovozero, which is located in Murmansk. Murmansk is the largest city in the world, located beyond the Arctic Circle. Also, it houses one of the largest non-freezing ports of the Russian Federation. This city is considered to be the best place for skiing competitions, since it is here that winter is especially snowy and calm. Without a doubt, everyone who decides to visit the "Celebration of the North" will take with them unforgettable memories of the unique beauty of these places.
Program of events in 2020
The “Holiday of the North" program for 2020 in Murmansk has long been known. The event will be held for five days, with the last two days (Saturday and Sunday) allotted directly to the competition, and from Wednesday to Friday everyone will have the opportunity to register to participate in the marathon. Consider the program in more detail:
- March 25, the registration of participants in the IC "Valley of Comfort";
- On March 26, registration continues; in addition to it, an informal inspection of the ski run is carried out.
- On March 27, athletes are also registered for the Murmansk Marathon 2020 “Celebration of the North” and after a second audit of the track, the first official training is carried out.
- March 28-29 - holding competitions.
When is the holiday
March 28 starts the marathon, all races on this day are held in a free style.
Schedule:
11:00 - start of the 50 km race. The following persons are allowed to marathon:
- men 18 years and older;
- women 21 years and older.
Junior groups are distributed as follows:
- men - 18-19 years old;
- women - 21-23 years old.
Left overn teams are distributed in gradations of 5 years between the ages of 24 to 79.
11:20 - start of the 25 km race. The following participants are allowed:
- boys - 17-18 years old;
- girls - 19-20 years old.
11:20 - the beginning of the “Celebration of the North” marathon with a route length of 15 km for the following persons:
- boys - from 15 years old;
- girls - from 17 years old.
March 29 is the second and final day of the competition. All races are held in a classic style.
Schedule:
- 11:00 - start of arrival 50 km long. The distribution of groups and the admission of participants is carried out by analogy with the first marathon on March 28.
- 11:00 - the beginning of the second competition, the length of the path is 25 km. The rules for the distribution of athletes are similar to the same race in free style.
- 11:20 - the marathon "Celebration of the North" 2020 starts with a length of 15 km for boys from 15 and girls from 17 years.
Summing up the competition
Of course, the most exciting and expected moment of the whole holiday is to summarize. Each of the athletes demonstrates their best abilities and makes maximum efforts to win. The final results are drawn up in a special protocol and announced only after the completion of all stages of the event and an objective assessment of each participant. Everyone can find out the results of the “Holiday of the North” 2020 in Murmansk 3 days after the end of the competition.
The winners in each race are the first three athletes who came to the finish, observing the rules of the competition. All winners are awarded with memorable prizes, diplomas and medals.
The main cash prize is awarded between all winners, regardless of age category.
Thus, the “Celebration of the North” is one of the most anticipated events in 2020, not only for skiers, but also for tourists. The event will undoubtedly give the most vivid and positive emotions to everyone present.
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