This weekend, the tenth edition of the “Mostar Rrun Weekend” (MRW) is being held in Mostar, and more than 3,000 people from as many as 58 countries will take part in two races, breaking last year’s record.
This is it tenth edition MRWand for the last five years this is the biggest racing event in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our manifestation is more than a race, as evidenced by our rich program, from the professional part, the competitive part to the cultural and entertainment content.said at today’s press conference the president of the Organizational Committee of MRW, Franjo Lovrić.
The biggest racing event in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Record number of runners is not only at this event, but in general at any racing event in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This year Rolla Mostar Half Marathon will gather 1,650 runners from 58 countries of the world, which is a record both for our event and at the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina. At 12 o’clock we have HT Eronet – a humanitarian race of citizens where 1,500 runners will participate in a four-kilometer raceLovrić confirmed.
He returned to the past and recalled the first editions, saying that they “survived organizationally” for the first five years, while today they are the biggest racing event in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The first edition we had about 400 competitors, and they less than 20 were from Mostar. I emphasize that today we have registered more than 200 people from Mostaronly in the half marathon. Also, more than 800 of our fellow citizens will run a humanitarian race, which shows the growth in recent yearsstated the president of OO MRW.
Franjo Lovrić, president of the Organizational Committee of MRW Franjo Lovrić
Kenyans late with registration
Last year, Kenyans celebrated, but this year they were late in registering.
This year, the fight for first place will be fought between our regional runners from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. I think that’s the added value of this race, because it will someone “home” to be able to win a medalbelieves Lovrić.
Head of the Department of Social Activities of the City of Mostar Bozo Coric he emphasized the great importance of this manifestation for the City on the Neretva, especially since more than 50 percent of the participants come from outside BiH.
The city is enriching its sports content with this event. Organizers of this event, through sports and sports results promote our citysaid Coric.
Representative by Rollathe general sponsor of the Mostar Half Marathon, Timur Cherkez he also welcomed this event, saying that it is important to “make health accessible” through the support of this half marathon.
We want to change small things in peopleand there is no better way than starting in the local community. Most people who choose to run choose to run in their city, and we’ve been proud to help that cause for the past few yearssaid Čerkez.
Charity race and rich program
HT Eronet has been with MRW since the beginning, and this year they are the general sponsors of the humanitarian race. The goal of this race is to help primary and secondary schools in Mostar, and ten schools responded to the public call. The organizers will help these schools by purchasing the necessary sports, music, educational and other props.
I remember when we started with the first half marathon, at first we thought it would be held once and that was it. I am glad that Franjo and his team denied us. Eronet and MRW have been growing together for ten years. In addition to the humanitarian character of the event, we jointly promote a healthy lifestyle, which is an exceptional honor and pleasure for usHead of Corporate Communications at HT Eronet, Misijana Brkić-Milinković.
Eronet and MRW have been growing together for ten years. Photo: MRW
Representative of the Department of Culture of the City of Mostar Andrea Šunjić Bernardić she presented a cultural and entertainment program.
MRW is more than a sports event, and this is confirmed by rich programwhich is growing every year. On Friday, we have the presentation of the first inclusive picture book, designed by Šimun Petar Perasić. At 19:00 on the same day, we will have a professional conference, where top lecturers are waiting for us. On Saturday, we can expect the play “Bear: A joke in one act” at the National Theater Mostar, as well as a musical program at OKC Abrašević led by the local band “Tajna veza” and guest Antonija Batinić, with local and foreign rock hits. Sunday is planned for optional toursŠunjić Bernardić listed.
Representative of the Tourist Board of the City of Mostar Nikica Čerkez he emphasized the tourism aspect of MRW.
This half marathon has its own tourism and economic impact to Mostar. More than 1,500 guests from 58 countries will spend, especially in a kind of “off season”, and that says a lot about this event. Most of the facilities are full, I believe that restaurants and cafes are also full, and this event helps in sustainable tourism and the development of the local communityČerkez thinks.
Positive atmosphere
Representative of the Sports Association of the City of Mostar Vedran Ugljen he briefly reflected on the atmosphere at the start of the race.
I have participated in all nine previous half-marathons, and at the very start there is one positive atmosphere. People socialize, get to know each other, and that’s a special feeling for every runner. I wish all the runners good luck, and those who are “chasing” the time, I wish the best conditions and “light feet”said Ugljen.
Temporary suspension of traffic
It will rule in Mostar during the weekend special traffic regimewhich was confirmed by traffic safety inspector Toni Mikulić from the Traffic Police Mostar.
On the occasion of MRW maintenance, there will be temporary suspension of traffic on several city streets, and the maximum number of police officers will be engaged for security. The suspension will be carried out at certain time intervals, in accordance with the duration and movement of the race. The measure is necessary to ensure maximum safety of all participants in traffic and enabled the smooth holding of this important sporting eventMikulić said, calling on everyone in Mostar to be patient, to plan their obligations on time and use alternative routes.
Tomorrow it will be known which roads will be closed and at what time.
Jubilee 10th edition Mostar Run Weekend confirms that this event goes beyond sports, combining humanity, culture and an attractive tourist program, offering all visitors the best that Mostar has to offersaid the organizers.
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