Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic
The Maraton okolo Boleváku ("Marathon around Bolevák") takes place in Plzeň (Pilsen), the Czech Republic's fourth-largest city with a population of 170,000.
In 2016, the event will be held on seven occasions:
| Lednový maraton | January Marathon | 16 January 2016 | 10km, 42.2km |
| Únorový maraton | February Marathon | 13 February 2016 | 10km, 42.2km |
| Březnový maraton | March Marathon | 5 March 2016 | 10km, 42.2km, 50km |
| Dubnový maraton | April Marathon | 23 April 2016 | 10km, 42.2km |
| Květnový maraton | May Marathon | 14 May 2016 | 10km, 42.2km |
| Červnový maraton | June Marathon | 18 June 2016 | 10km, 42.2km |
| Vánoční maraton | Christmas Marathon | 18 December 2016 | 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km |
The route runs around the Velký Bolevecký rybník (or Bolevák), the largest of the Bolevec Lakes which were created in the 15th century.
Situated approximately 3.5 kilometres to the north of Plzeň's historic centre, Bolevák is a popular area for leisure and recreation.
One lap around the lake is 3230 metres.
The 10k is three laps plus 310 metres, the half marathon is six laps plus 1720 metres, and the marathon is 13 laps plus 205 metres.
The race is run on a mix of asphalt and paved cycleways and footpaths.
Course photos:
Country: Czech Republic
Venue (Map): Plzeň (Prague 93km, Dresden 190km, Nuremberg 208km)
Start time: 10.00
Start and finish: car park at the Autocamp Ostende, Malý Bolevec, Plzeň
Race centre: in the finish area (on the day of the event)
Entries: online or by post or e-mail
Entry fees (10km): 100 CZK - 200 CZK
Entry fees (21km): 200 CZK - 300 CZK
Entry fees (42km): 300 CZK - 420 CZK
Entry fees (50km): 400 CZK - 500 CZK
Exchange rate: 100 CZK = ca. 3.70 EUR (December 2015)
Number of finishers (January 2015): 42 (10km), 20 (42km)
Number of finishers (February 2015): 37 (10km), 27 (42km)
Number of finishers (March 2015): 42 (10km), 34 (42km), 10 (50km)
Number of finishers (April 2015): 43 (10km), 20 (42km)
Number of finishers (May 2015): 28 (10km), 31 (42km)
Number of finishers (June 2015): 36 (10km), 21 (42km)
Number of finishers (December 2015): 53 (10km), 38 (21km), 49 (42km)
Event website: www.marathonplzen.cz
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