Banja Luka Half Marathon
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Location Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance Half marathon
Date 12 May, 2019
About Banja Luka Half Marathon
Take part in one of our races and enjoy the unforgettable, unique FINISH in Kastel fortress, old Roman fort with local, music, food and drinks.
The City of Banjaluka is an undiscovered jewel in the heart of Balkans. Its long green alleys, the surrounding greenery, the river Vrbas with its unique vivid green color, along with the medieval fortress in the city center pleasantly surprise anyone who comes to Banjaluka for the first time. Banjaluka Half-marathon is a race that will take you through all of these beauties, and bind you to this place for the times to come. By participating in our half-marathon, you will become a part of an unforgettable story, the story about one city and the people who came to meet here and make friendship ties that will last for the rest of their lives.
As one of the most significant sporting events in the City on the river Vrbas, Banjaluka Half-Marathon was first declared the sport’s manifestation of 2015, after which it was included in the sports development program of Republic of Srpska. With over 5.000 participants, 2nd Banjaluka Half-marathon has justified the awards and recognition by breaking the records of the previous year. On 8th of May, over 500 runners from the region and the rest of the world, along with the 4 Olympic runners and 40 elite ones ran the half-marathon in Banjaluka. Beside the half-marathon race, the first 4-person relay half-marathon was run on the city’s alleys and roads.
The first relay race gathered 70 teams, respectively 280 runners. The three-kilometer-long pleasure race, titled Nektar Fun Run, was run by over 3.000 citizens of Banjaluka, whereas approximately 10.000 of our fellow citizens rooted for the racers on the lane. With a desire to present the half marathon as a sports holiday in Banja Luka, we've managed to build the brand which placed our city on the world map of marathon races, welcoming all sports fans, professionals, amateurs and people who are looking for the new friendships, fair play, and fun.
Practicalities
Accommodation
all types of accomodation availabe in the city, from hostels for 10 euros per night to fullservice hotels.
After Race Services
beer, cevapi, food, massage, expo,
Age Limit
16 for Half Marathon with parent permission
Aid Stations
7 in total
Award Medals
Great medals in the shape of a foot!
Equipment Storage
available for all half marathoners
Maximum Time
4 hours
Parking
available throughout the city, very low price
Provided Photo Service
yes
Race Kit Includes
Backpack, shirt , chip, runners manual, medal at the finish, lunch after race. Pasta party night before. Beer voucher.
Refreshments
Refreshment stations on the course (Water, food, isotonic drinks)Banja Luka Famous Cevapi, Beer and drinks after the race,
Timing
All runs are timed with chips on numbers
Transport
Transport is possible from the nearest airports of Belgrade, Zagreb and Sarajevo. Please contact us at banjalukamaraton@gmail.com
Banja Luka Half Marathon Route Map
Start:
Banja Luka 78000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka Half Marathon Ticket prices: €12.00 - €65.00
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
