Bratislava (Slovakia), Saturday 14 September 2013
Held annually on a Saturday night in mid-September, this 9km run in Slovakia's capital Bratislava is an attractive and quickly-growing event.
Last year, over 3100 competitors from 14 countries took part in the race which begins at 8pm at the modern ‘River Park’ multi-purpose complex, situated about 1.5km west of the city centre on the River Danube.
The route takes runners along the Danube, through the tunnel under the imposing Bratislava Castle, and through the beautiful historic city centre.
In 2013, the event accepts 4000 entries, and the race may well fill up early.
Country: Slovakia
Venue (Map): Bratislava (Vienna 65km, Budapest 200km, Prague 330km)
Date: 14 September 2013 (Saturday)
Race distance: 9km
Start time: 20.00
Start and finish: River Park, Nábrežie arm. generála L. Svobodu
Entries: online (until 6 Sep 2013); late entries on the day; entry limit 4000 runners
Entry fees: € 12 (until 16 Aug 2013), € 15 (until 14 Sep 2013)
Race centre: River Park, Dvořákovo nábrežie (13 Sep 2013, 12.00-19.00; on the day 10.00-16.00)
You get: chip timing, finisher medal, entry into the post-race prize drawing; entrants can order a technical T-shirt for € 18
Changing facilities, baggage storage: yes
Prizes: to the first three men and women; category prizes
Award ceremony: ca. 21.15
Number of finishers 2012: 3154 (2172 men, 982 women)
Event website (in Slovak, English and German): bratislavamarathon.com