Belgrade Marathon (Beogradski Maraton)
About Belgrade Marathon (Beogradski Maraton)
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This event has been postponed to October 18th 2020 due to the Coronavirus outbreak***
The Belgrade Marathon (Beogradski Maraton) is one of the biggest sporting events in Serbia. A group of enthusiasts came up with a plan to restore the race that existed in 1910 from Obrenovac to Belgrade. The first modern marathon in Belgrade took place on May 8, 1988. The track length of the original 1910 marathon was 23 km with several checkpoints.
The track length of the 1989 marathon was 46.7 km, with the start and finish being in front of the Federal Parliament Building. Since 1990 the Belgrade Marathon has a standard 42.195 km length.The 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia did not prevent the Marathon from taking place that year, and on April 17 the race was held as a metered group run. About 40 runners from nine countries crossed the finish line at 3 hours 15 minutes and 16 seconds. The runners from NATO countries were Zane Branson from the USA, and Michael Turzynski and Heinz Lorber from Germany. The latter two are also founding members of the German 100 Marathon Club. The Yugoslav Sport Society "Partizan" took it upon itself to organize the marathon.
The City of Belgrade, its departments and communal services, helped organize the event. Also involved were the executive bodies of city government, the Army of Serbia, the Serbian Police, and a number of sponsors. In September 2003, Belgrade declared that the Belgrade marathon is an event of special importance for the city. The same organizers also arrange the Belgrade Race Through History, a race around the city's Kalemegdan fortress, which started in 1996. Belgrade Marathon is adapted for people of all ages, and is separated into the following categories: The Children's marathon is a race for children The Fun Run is the event with the most participants (5 km). The Half-marathon is a half-distance marathon that is in accordance with IAAF standards. The Marathon is a standard 42.195 km length marathon.
Distances
Marathon
- 42.195km
Half marathon
- 21.098km
Practicalities
Accommodation
Exclusive partner for tourist services: http://incoming.bigblue.rs/marathon/
Age Limit
The marathon is open for participation of everyone 18 or older. Half marathon is open for participation, children aged 14 to 18 must provide a written parents’ consent in the Registration centre.
Aid Stations
6 stations for Half-marathon (water, fruit, sugar, pastry etc.)16 stations for Marathon (water, fruit, sugar, pastry etc.) We have dressing rooms for men and women, toilets at the start, along the course and at the finish. 2 pass-by cooling showers along the side the route.
Equipment Storage
There is equipment storage available.
Maximum Time
Time limit for the marathon race is 6 hours.
Race Kit Includes
Race number with timing chip, T-shirt, medal at the finish, diploma, refreshment along the course and at the finish area, race programme/map and pasta party!
Timing
Chip timing available.
Belgrade Marathon (Beogradski Maraton) Route Map
Start:
Junction of Bulevar kralja Aleksandra and Resavska street
Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 17, Beograd, Serbia
Finish:
Moskva Hotel.
Moskva Hotel, Belgrade
Difficulty
flat
Highlights
- River Sava
- River Dunarea
- Ada Bridge
- Most Gazela
Overview
Fun Run (5 km)
The race starts at 10:05 at the junction of Knez Miloš Street and Nikole Pašića Square (in front of the Serbian Parliament building). The course runs through the following streets: Bulevar kralja Aleksandra – Branka Krsmanovića – Žička – Kralja Nikolaja II (14. decembra) – Mekenzijeva – Trg Slavija – Kralja Milana. The finish is in front of „Moskva“ Hotel.
Half marathon (21,1 km)
The race starts at 10:00 at the junction of Bulevar kralja Aleksandra and Resavska street. The course runs through the following streets: Bulevar kralja Aleksandra – Branka Krsmanovića – Žička – Kralja Nikolaja II (14. decembra) – Mekenzijeva – Trg Slavija – Nemanjina – Balkanska – Gavrila Principa – Brankov most – Bulevar Nikole Tesle – 22. oktobra – Aleksandra Dubčeka (Tvornička) – Bulevar Mihaila Pupina – Bulevar umetnosti – Bulevar Zorana Đinđića – Bulevar umetnosti – Milutina Milankovića (III bulevar) – Milentija Popovića – Bulevar Mihaila Pupina – Brankov most – Brankova – Zeleni venac – Kraljice Natalije (Narodnog fronta) – Kneza Miloša – Kralja Milana – Terazije. The finish is in front of „Moskva“ Hotel.
Marathon (42,195 km)
The race starts at 10:00 at the junction of Bulevar kralja Aleksandra and Resavska street. The course runs through the following streets: Bulevar kralja Aleksandra – Branka Krsmanovića – Žička – Crveni krst – Kralja Nikolaja II (14. decembra) – Mekenzijeva – Trg Slavija – Nemanjina – Balkanska – Gavrila Principa – Brankov most – Bulevar Nikole Tesle – 22. oktobra – Vrtlarska – Ivićeva – Tošin Bunar – Zemunska – Vojvođanska – Nehruova – Jurija Gagarina – Milentija Popovića – Bulevar Mihaila Pupina – Bulevar Nikole Tesle – 22. oktobra – Vrtlarska – Ivićeva – Tošin Bunar – Zemunska – Vojvođanska – Nehruova – Jurija Gagarina – Milentija Popovića – Bulevar Mihaila Pupina – Brankov most – Brankova – Zeleni venac – Kraljice Natalije (Narodnog fronta) – Kneza Miloša – Kralja Milana – Terezije. The finish is in front of „Moskva“ Hotel.
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.
