Maraton okolo Boleváku 2017

Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic

Maraton okolo Boleváku - a running event at the Bolevák lake in Plzeň, Czech Republic (Copyright © 2015 Hendrik Böttger / runinternational.eu)

 

The Maraton okolo Boleváku ("Marathon around Bolevák") takes place in Plzeň, the Czech Republic's fourth-largest city, in many countries better known as Pilsen.

In 2017, the event will be held on five occasions:

Lednový maraton (January Marathon) 21 January 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km
Únorový maraton (February Marathon) 18 February 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km
Březnový maraton (March Marathon) 4 March 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km, 50km
Dubnový maraton (April Marathon) 30 April 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km
Vánoční maraton (Christmas Marathon) 17 December 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 3,230 metres.

The 10k is three laps plus 310 metres, the half marathon is six laps plus 1,720 metres, and the marathon is thirteen laps plus 205 metres.

The race is run on a mix of asphalted and paved cycleways and footpaths.

 

Course photos:

Maraton okolo Boleváku (Marathon around Bolevak), Bolevec, Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic - the route on the northern shore of the lake - Copyright © 2015 / Hendrik Böttger / runinternational.eu

Maraton okolo Boleváku (Marathon around Bolevak), Bolevec, Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic - the route at the north-eastern end of the lake - Copyright © 2015 / Hendrik Böttger / runinternational.eu

Maraton okolo Boleváku (Marathon around Bolevak), Bolevec, Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic - the cycleway on the southern shore of the lake - Copyright © 2015 / Hendrik Böttger / runinternational.eu)

Maraton okolo Boleváku (Marathon around Bolevak), Bolevec, Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic - the route on the southern shore of the lake - Copyright © 2015 / Hendrik Böttger / runinternational.eu

 

Race information: Maraton okolo Boleváku 2017

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 from 9.00; Christmas Marathon: on the day from 8.30)

Entries: online or by post or e-mail

Entry fees:

  • 10km: CZK 100 - CZK 200
  • 21km: CZK 200 - CZK 350
  • 42km: CZK 200 - CZK 420
  • 50km: CZK 400 - CZK 500

Exchange rate (January 2017): CZK 100 = ca. € 3.70

Award ceremony: 11.30 (10km), 14.30 (21km, 42km, 50km)

Award ceremony (Christmas Marathon): 12.00 (10km), 13.00 (21km), 14.30 (42km)

Number of finishers 2016:

  • January: 50 (10km), 15 (42km)
  • February: 69 (10km), 20 (42km)
  • March: 52 (10km), 30 (42km), 9 (50km)
  • April: 18 (10km), 22 (42km)
  • December: 46 (10km), 36 (21km), 34 (42km)

Event website: www.marathonplzen.cz

 

No guarantee is made as to the accuracy or thoroughness of the information on this page. Please visit the official event website to verify the above information.