The 10th Sarajevo half marathon, which carries the official title “Coca-Cola Sarajevo half marathon”, will be held on the 18th of September, at 9 am.
Association Marathon Sarajevo will organize this prestigious and mass sports and recreational manifestation with international character again, and Coca-Cola will be the main sponsor of Sarajevo half marathon this year as well. Half-marathon weekend will bring more than 1,000 overnight stays to Sarajevo thanks to the participants and other guests who will come primarily from the region, as well as from around thirty other countries.
“We are proud on the 10th anniversary of the partnership with one of the most important sports and recreational events in BiH. Coca-Cola’s strategic orientation for projects on encouraging active lifestyles connected us on organization of the first half marathon. In the very beginning, we recognized the importance of this race and since then we are continuously helping its growth and development. We are proud of the reputation that half marathon has gained in the past 10 years, which is confirmed by the increasing number of participants and partners every year, as well as with the contribution that was made by the popularization of active lifestyle and promotion of Sarajevo as an important destination on the world map of cities that are organizers of half marathon. With the organization of 10th half marathon we are another step closer to achieving a common vision “Sarajevo – the city of marathon,” said Alma Sahbaz, Public Relations Manager at Coca-Cola HBC B-H Sarajevo.
Sarajevo half marathon, year after year, gathers an increasing number of participants interested in active lifestyles, both in BiH and other countries. This year is expected the participation of more than 2,000 participants, and besides the traditional half-marathon and Novo Nordisk Fun Run race / walk, organizers will provide the relay half marathon and organize a “Kids ‘Run’ short race for children. At this stage it is important that everyone who want to be part of this unique day in Sarajevo, take the online registration as soon as possible in order to reserve a number and place at the desired race.
Applications for Sarajevo Coca-Cola half marathon are opened on http://www.sarajevomarathon.ba/ and additional motivation for participation will be socially responsible character of the entire project, or humanitarian activities that will be organized in each of the 4 races on Sunday, the 18th of September.
The slogan “Half marathon – Full experience” will be the main motto for the promotion of culture, history, architecture, cuisine and other aspects why everyone have to visit Sarajevo.
(Source: klix.ba)
