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Additional service for inline skaters

NEW: starting guarantee assurance with transcription for 2013 when handing in the form and a medical certificate prior to September 14, 2012 included in registration fee
separate skating newsletter
overview of potentially critical course sections in the internet (in German only, but a lot of pictures!)
skater info with last advice in race packet
drinking bottle in race packets
specially prepared course (taring, marking of potholes, protection of rails, hay, ...), partially skate-only course
chip lacing cord in race packets
final race of GERMAN INLINE CUP (GIC) including high density of top athletes
award ceremony of GERMAN INLINE CUP overall winners
separate scoring (category "fitness") including separate ranking for fitness and recreational skaters
awarding of fastest "category fitness" skaters

Your registration fee includes the following equivalent values and services prior to, during, and after our race:

Preliminary information

fast and easy online registration
uncomplicated credit card payment
direct despatch of email confirmation after the online registration
cashless rental chip handling
automatically updated starters' list on our web site
regular newsletter
email confirmation of participation containing last important information after registration deadline
membership in our Jubilee Club free of charge and without commitment (exceeding at least 10 participations) and corresponding (running) activities year-round, special bib number

free entry at the Köln Marathon Expo (more than 12,000 m²) in Koelnmesse
voluminous starter's package including the famous Kölsch glass (limited edition) and mini fold map
personalized bib number displaying your first name
marathon magazine offering overview of race day and maps
possibility to hand in your personal beverages
numerous exhibitors from the fields of running, inline skating, fitness, wellness, and health
help desk for late entries

competent hotline for citizens' concerns on the last 7 days prior to race day
sealing and protection of the entire course in downtown Cologne, course according to IAAF standards, AIMS measured
KVB public transportation ticket free of charge on race day
parking lots free of charge (P21, P22 of Koelnmesse) including shuttle service to/from start and finish
race packets distribution also on race day prior to 30 minutes of the corresponding competition for foreigners
starting and finish area moderation
warming foils in the starting and finish area
optimal paramedic support in the starting and finish area as well as along the entire course
mobile toilets in the starting and finish area as well as along the course
RealTime ChampionChip chronometry and finisher overview
refreshment stations every 5km along the course offering water, coca-cola, tea, bananas, and partially isotonic beverages
diversified and unique buffet in the catering village in the finish area
unforgettable cheering atmosphere and enormous interest of spectators along the course
cheering hotspots along the course (e. g. Rudolfplatz)
noble medal after finish line
warm water showers, roofed wardrobe, and professional massage service in the expo halls
email containing inofficial preliminary certificate after finish line crossing
on-stage award ceremony of the fastest athletes
post-event course clean-up

result display
final certificate approximately 14 days after race day (after period of objections ends)
age category winner awards

... and a lot more that is concipated and prepared by our 5-staff team!

merchandise articles including participant shirt
preferred bib number in the online registration (within a given bib number range)
marathon preparation training by Kölner Ausdauer- und Laufschule
SMS containing split time results and finish time
photo service
pasta and drink at the marathon expo
special participant prices in our partner hotel Dorint An der Messe Köln
low-price hotel rooms with special marathon rates