Around 1300 participants which is a record number so far participates in today’s 8th Sarajevo half-marathon, the biggest international sports manifestation in B&H – by Anadolija.
This event was organized on occasion of the International Car free day so it contributes the ecological awareness of the participants and the citizens.
“This year, around 1300 participants came, which is a record of all editions we organized so far. Novo Nordisk Fun Run race/walk of 4 kilometres gathered over 500 participants while at the start of the Sarajevo Sperbank half-marathon there is around 750 participants.” – pointed out the director of the Association Maraton Sarajevo, Erol Mujanović and added that the number of this event’s participants is increased from year to year.
“The number of marathon lovers in B&H is increased, and this year participants from even 30 different countries of the world joined us” – said Mujanović.
He emphasized that a great number of citizens is interested in running and healthy living so that a great number of those who do it just for recreation is present too.
The paticipants started at Trg djece Sarajeva and the sign to start was given by the Ambassador of Spain in B&H Maria Aurora Mejia Eraskin.
According to the organizer’s words, the participants will run for an hour, and pass through almost all parts of Sarajevo during that time.
“They will be running through the centre of the city, through Old Town, Vilson’s promenade and at the stadium Koševo.” – said Mujanović and added this route is chosen according to the world standards and is very attractive.
When it comes to prizes, the first three places will be awarded financially while all participants of the race will receive t-shirts and medals after the race.
“That way, all participants will have a nice souvenir from Sarajevo” – said Mujanović.
(Source: Oslobođenje / photo: Anadolija)
