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Previous editions of the race had seen a 6,000 competitor ceiling, which meant
that the entry facility had to be closed very early. Last year, a total of
6,105 athletes started in what was to become the biggest skating marathon
worldwide.
New arrangements with the competent local authorities have made it possible
for skaters to use some additional paved surfaces in the finish area so that
now there is enough space to accommodate a larger number of finishers once they
crossed the line, so as to avoid tailbacks, crashes or nasty falls. Also, the
field of skaters will be drawn out even more by further extending the staggered
start successfully introduced last year. Interested skaters should not hesitate
to register, though, as there can be no doubt that all of the extra 2,000
entries will be allocated very soon.