PRACTICAL INFORMATION
PRAKTISK INFO
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
In connection with this year’s half marathon, the race route and several areas in the city centre will be closed to all traffic. Here you get an overview of how the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half will affect traffic in Aarhus.
Leave the car at home
On foot or by bike
TRAFFIC MAP
WITH RACE ROUTE & CLOSURE ZONES
At 9:00 AM, the entire race route will be closed to all traffic.
On the map to the right, you can see the city’s traffic closures during the half marathon. The coloured roads mark the race route, and the shaded areas indicate districts that are closed to all entry and exit traffic.
The times shown on the map indicate when the respective route sections and areas will reopen to traffic.
Frederiks Allé, marked in black, will be closed to traffic at 7:00 AM, and all other areas will be closed at 9:00 AM.
TRAFFIC OPTIONS DURING THE RACE
Get an overview of the traffic options during the half marathon on the map to the left.
Please refer here if you are travelling by car to or from the areas of Aarhus Central Station, Aarhus Bus Station, and Molslinjen during the half marathon.
- The yellow route is the race route.
- We recommend using the red route, as these roads remain open to traffic throughout the race.
- The green route is open throughout the race, but we recommend avoiding it between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. During this period, Vester Allé and Rådhuspladsen will be one-way with changing directions (managed by the police home guard). Public transport will be prioritised.
- Ringgaden will remain open throughout the race.
- Access to and from the ferry ports is possible via Marselis Boulevard throughout the race.
- Access to Banegårdspladsen and Aarhus Bus Station is possible via Vester Allé and Rådhuspladsen, but is not recommended between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
LOCAL CLOSURES
The closure of city areas will change driving routes and one-way systems. Here you can get a local and detailed overview of how the half marathon affects traffic flow, one-way directions, and closures in your neighbourhood.
Impact on public transport in Aarhus
Almost all city bus routes in Aarhus will be affected by the half marathon between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM. The light rail will be suspended between Aarhus Central Station and Nørreport/Østbanetorvet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can find information about all changes on the Midttrafik website.
WE EXPECT QUEUES
Queues are expected in central Aarhus, which is why we recommend either cycling or using public transport.
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
E-MAIL: TRAFIK@AARHUSMOTION.DK
TRAFFIC PHONE: 2971 1885
PARKING IN CITY
Pier 3 – Aarhus Harbour, Hveensgade:
1700 metres to the start, 1,000 parking spaces, paid parking.
Salling Parking Garage, Østergade 25:
550 metres to the start, 700 parking spaces, paid parking.
Magasin Parking Garage, Åboulevarden 70:
700 metres to the start, 400 parking spaces, paid parking.
Navitas Parking Basement, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10:
1500 metres to the start, 450 parking spaces, paid parking.
Ceres Byen Parking Basement, Ceres Allé 2:
700 metres to the start, 1,200 parking spaces, paid parking.
Scandinavian Center Aarhus Parking Basement, Margrethepladsen 2:
100 metres to the start, 1,000 parking spaces, paid parking.
DOKK1 Parking Garage, Hack Kampmanns Plads 2:
900 metres to the start, 1,000 parking spaces, paid parking.
Balticagade 1–24:
950 metres to the start, 400 parking spaces, paid parking.
Bruuns Galleri Parking Basement, Værkmestergade 27:
700 metres to the start, 1,000 spaces, paid parking.
Marselisborg Harbour Road:
1900 metres to the start, 300 parking spaces, free parking.
It is our recommendation that you park your car no later than 8:30 AM, as otherwise you risk being caught by the closure of the city centre. The parking facilities will open for exit at the same time as the respective area reopens.
GOOD TO KNOW
CUT-OFF TIME
The maximum completion time for the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half is 3 hours (net time). The 3-hour limit is monitored by officials. If you take longer than 3 hours, it is the participant’s own responsibility to follow the general traffic rules.
HEADPHONES
We recommend leaving your headphones at home so you can enjoy the music from the many entertainment spots and the fantastic atmosphere from the spectators. It also makes it easier to hear if other runners or medical personnel need to pass. This way, you get a safe and uninterrupted running experience on the course.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT
We do not recommend that children under the age of 14 participate in the 21.0975 km distance.
BABY JOGGER
As there are several narrow sections along the route, we advise against bringing a baby jogger or other wheeled equipment to the event out of consideration for the other runners.
SHOWERS AND CHANGING AFTER THE RACE
There are no shower or changing facilities available after the race.
TIMING
The finish time and split times are recorded automatically using a chip located on the back of your race number. The race number must be worn visibly on the front of your T-shirt and must not be folded or bent.
Split times will be recorded at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, and 21.0975 km.
- The gross time is measured from the starting gun until you cross the finish line.
- The net time is measured from when you cross the start line until you reach the finish line.
PACE SETTERS
At the BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half, the Garmin pace setters help you maintain your pace – always in high spirits and with plenty of support along the way. You can’t miss them in their orange T-shirts and with orange balloons indicating their finish time.
The pace setters include runners from Aarhus Fremad and AGF Life, and they are looking forward to running with you!
SCANDIC AARHUS CITY
STANDARD SINGLE ROOM AT DKK 1,110,-
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM AT DKK 1,310,-
SCANDIC THE MAYOR
STANDARD SINGLE ROOM AT DKK 1,010,-
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM AT DKK 1,210,-
ACCOMMODATION
Aarhus has a wide range of great hotels, many of which are within walking distance of the start area. In cooperation with one of the major hotel chains, we have put together a great offer for those travelling from afar. This way, you can enjoy a full weekend or just an overnight stay in Aarhus. The hotels are located approximately 100 metres from the finish area, so you will be staying right in the heart of the action.
The prices are per night and include breakfast, Wi-Fi, and VAT.
The price also includes the option of an early breakfast in the restaurant from 6:30 AM on race day, June 14, as well as late check-out until 2:00 PM on June 14. This way, you have the opportunity to return after the race and take a shower.
Bookings can be made using the code below via the links provided, or by contacting the hotel directly and stating the code.
Deadline: 30 days before arrival, any unbooked rooms will be released automatically.
PLEASE NOTE! Limited number of hotel rooms available.
