Aalto-kymppi, the kick-off event of the Aalto University academic year in terms of sports, will be organized on 24 September 2011. The event will start at the Otahalli sports hall. The event, starting at 3.00 p.m, is intended for anyone who wishes to take part in the 10-kilometre event in any way they seem fit: walking, jogging, running, forwards, backwards, or any other way. If you wish, you may also stop to admire the incredibly beautiful scenery along the route or enjoy the music of the band Retuperän WBK, also playing along the route.

The course runs along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway from Keilaniemi to Otsolahti, and under Kehä I back to the Walkway in Otaniemi. The race finishes in the Otaniemi sports field.

Before the race, there will be a joint warm up session for all participants, and a prize will be awarded to the Aalto Athlete of the Year.

All participants from Aalto are granted a free technical sports shirt with Aalto and Rantamaraton logos.

Registration for Aalto-kymppi (Sat 24.9.2011)

Aalto University will pay the Aalto-kymppi participation fee for all its students and staff.

Registration by 16.9.2011 at http://www.rantamaraton.fi/in-english/.

Please indicate the name of your school/department, tutor group or team. Please remember also to fill in your student number if you are student, or ‘Aalto University’ and your school/department, if you are a staff member.

Registration for Espoo Rantamarathon (Sun 25.9.2011)

For marathon and half marathon organized the next day, Sunday 25.9.2011, all Aalto personnel and students are entitled to special price (marathon €40 and 1/2-marathon €35).

And for the first 40 persons of Aalto University registering for the marathon or half marathon will be free of charge. Please email to martti.kyykoski@aalto.fi by 15.9.2011.

Otherwise do the registration at http://www.rantamaraton.fi/in-english/. Please indicate that you are member of the Aalto University.

Further information

Aalto-kymppi is part of Espoo Rantamaraton, ks. http://www.rantamaraton.fi

Aalto University Sports Manager Martti Kyykoski, tel. (09) 470 38231, 0400 744 258, martti.kyykoski@aalto.fi (1.8.2011 onwards)