Team manual

Team manual

About the race venue at Kastrup Strandpark:
Kastrup Strandpark provides the perfect setting for running, community, and outdoor experiences by the water. With the Øresund as a backdrop and Amager Beach Park nearby, the area offers a unique combination of fresh sea air, open green spaces, and scenic trails winding through the landscape.
Here, recreational runners, elite athletes, and spectators come together in an environment where nature and city life merge. The flat, picturesque route provides ideal conditions for both strong performances and memorable running experiences – no matter the level.
Kastrup Strandpark is more than just a start and finish area. It is a gathering place where energy, community, and passion for movement create a special atmosphere from the very first step to the finish line.
Dansk Atletik and Sparta Atletik & Løb hosted a National Cross Country Cup here in 2024 and were very pleased with the venue. The distance from the hotel to the venue is approximately 1.1 km.

Outline of race course:
The course consists mainly of grass with sections of gravel paths. 
Spikes (9–12 mm) are recommended for optimal grip.

Overview of the Nordic Cross Country Championships course in Kastrup Strandpark, Copenhagen.

Time Table
All meals will be served at the hotel restaurant except for Sunday lunch, which will be provided at the race venue.

Saturday, 8th November
• Training sessions from 16:00 - 18:00 PM: We expect teams to go to the venue by themselves. A guide will be available on site to assist
• Technical Meeting: 17:00 PM at the race venue
• Dinner buffet Saturday: Will be served at the Hotel on Saturday from 18:30 - 20:00 PM

Sunday, 9th November
• Breakfast: Will be served at the Hotel from 6 - 11 AM. Breakfast is included in the price of accommodation.
• Lunch: Sandwiches will be served at the venue at 11:30 - 13:30 AM

Running Program – Sunday, 9 November
Medal ceremonies will be held directly after each race. 
The race Cross Cup East will take place at the same venue, starting at 10:15, featuring youth runners between the ages of 6 and 19.

Time    Activity
10:35    Opening speech by the Mayor of Tårnby Municipality
11:00    Women Juniors, 4.5 km
11:40    Men Juniors, 4.5 km
12:15    Women 7.5 km
13:10    Men 7.5 km

As mentioned earlier, the Danish running series Craft Løbe Cup will start at the same time as the Nordic Cross Country Championships.

Start Lists, Nordic Championships 2025 

An overview of the participating national teams at the Nordic Cross Country Championships 2025, held at Kastrup Strandpark in Copenhagen.

The full list of registered athletes can be found via this link

Final start lists will be confirmed at the Technical Meeting on Saturday, 8th November.

Schedule and Results
The full race schedule, including start times and live results, is available on Roster Athletics.
 
Official Hotel 
Scandic CPH Strandpark
Amager Strandvej 401, 2770 Kastrup, Denmark

All participants will stay at Scandic CPH Strandpark Hotel, located right by Amager Strandpark and only 1.2 km from Copenhagen Airport. The hotel offers modern, comfortable rooms, a fitness area, and a popular rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Øresund Strait.

Each team will be provided with two rooms with late check out – one for men and one for women – for showering after the race.

The competition will be organized early on Sunday, 9 November, allowing teams to return home the same day with only one night’s accommodation.

A representative from the organizing committee will be present at the hotel reception to assist with check-in upon arrival.

From airport to hotel 
Scandic CPH Strandpark Hotel is approximately 1.1 km from Copenhagen Airport — about a 10-minute walk.
If you need a car, minibus, or a guide, please contact soren@dansk-atletik.dk 
Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at the hotel!

First route from Airport to hotel, second route Scandic CPH Strandpark Hotel to the race course start area.

By car:
Kastrup Strandpark is located about 1.1 km from Copenhagen Airport and offers limited public parking near Amager Strandvej. We recommend walking from the hotel or using arranged transport.

Tivoli Gardens – Experience Copenhagen’s Energy
Step into Tivoli Gardens, right in the heart of Copenhagen, just across from the main train station. More than an amusement park, Tivoli is a place of energy, excitement, and vibrant experiences – perfect for unwinding, connecting, and celebrating after a day of competition. Whether you’re here to soak up the atmosphere or explore its historic charm, Tivoli offers a memorable experience for athletes, teams, and guests alike. See website for further information. 

About the hosts:
The Nordic Cross Country Championships 2025 are organized by Dansk Atletik in collaboration with Sparta Atletik & Løb, one of Scandinavia’s leading athletics clubs with a long tradition of hosting major national and international events.
Together, the organizations bring experience, professionalism, and a strong community spirit to create a memorable event for athletes, coaches, and spectators alike.

Technical Meeting

Agenda
1.  Head of the technical meeting
2. Presentation key officials and other participants of the meeting
3. Appoint Jury of appeal 
4. How to make an appeal/protest
5. Time schedule
6. Corrections of the team (new participants etc)
7. How late the teams may do substitutions (in case of last minute injuries, illness etc)
8. Orientation on the competition site (Call room, competition secretariat/TIC, warm up etc)
9. Information about call room procedures, price ceremonies etc
10. Start commands and start signal: On your marks, followed by a gunshot
11. Doping test procedures
12. Transport information
13. Meal information
14. Other issues
15. You are welcome to walk through the course before or after the meeting

Call room procedures

The Call Room will take place 20 minutes before the start of each race. Judges will ensure that athletes are wearing the National Uniform officially approved by their Federations and that extra participants are wearing their club uniforms, that the bibs are worn correctly and correspond with start lists and that shoes comply with the rules. For cross country, shoes with 20mm. in spikes and 40mm in road running shoes are allowed, but please check the approved list here:
Approved shoes can be checked here: https://certcheck.worldathletics.org/

Immediately after the call room closes, judges shall make sure that Announcer, Starter, Timekeeper and Competition Secretary gets access to confirmed start lists.

Callroom & area
Each team will have its own pavilion located near the start and finish area, providing space for changing and storing personal belongings. Each tent accommodates up to six people.

Team scoring
The team competition in each race will be decided by the aggregate of placings recorded by the scoring competitors — the three best runners — from each team.
Placings are determined from the complete list of all Nordic Championship participants (both scoring and non-scoring team members and individual runners). Extra participants or club athletes will be disregarded when calculating team scores.
The team with the lowest total of placings will be declared the Nordic Champion. Subsequent positions will be decided in the same manner. In the event of a tie, the team whose third scoring member finishes highest shall be ranked ahead.

Protests and Appeals
Any protest must be made orally to the Referee by an athlete or an official team representative. To ensure a fair decision, the Referee may resolve the protest directly or refer the matter to the Jury of Appeal. If the Referee makes a decision, there is a right of appeal to the Jury.
Appeals must be submitted to the Competition Secretariat no later than 30 minutes after the official results have been published in Roster. The appeal must be made in writing, signed by the athlete or an official team representative, and accompanied by a deposit of USD 100 / EUR 90 / DKK 700.

Prize Ceremonies
Prize ceremonies (individual and team) will be held according to the timetable above. All athletes and team members are expected to wear their official national team uniforms approved by their respective federations during the ceremony.

Contact details, Local Organization Committee (LOC)
Competition Director: Søren Kirketofte
 📞 +45 2660 8511
 ✉️ soren@dansk-atletik.dk

Meeting Manager: Christian Friis
 📞 +45 3132 8685
 ✉️ chfr@sparta.dk

Technical Delegate: Henrik Nordtorp Jørgensen
 📞 +45 2279 3453
 ✉️ henrik.nordtorp@youmail.dk

Referee: Charlotte Bomme
📞 45+ 2127 0748
 ✉️ chbo@sparta.dk

Competition Secretary: Sofie Amdisen Andersen
 📞 +45 2810 5620
 ✉️ sofie@dansk-atletik.dk

Media Contact: Lasse Lyhne
 📞 +45 6169 6693
 ✉️ lasse@dansk-atletik.dk

Transport Coordinator: Mikkel Hansen
 📞 +45 2921 0185
 ✉️ mikkel@dansk-atletik.dk