8th Night marathon 2017 announcement

Dear friends, we invite you to attend the 8th Night marathon! This year, the Night marathon is taking place on June 24th. Traditionally, the Night marathon celebrates the International Danube day. Don’t miss the opportunity to run on the banks of this magnificent river! Registration opening on February 20th. Find more details below. Stay strong!

Organizer

Athletic recreational club “Fruška gora” – Novi Sad

Location

Sunčani kej bb, Novi Sad, Srbija (next to the football court FK Indeks)

Coordinates: 45.244343, 19.853495

Races within the event

  • Marathon 42.2 km
  • Halfmarathon 21.1 km – limited to 1200 runners
  • Minimarathon 7 km

Agenda

Saturday June 24th, 2017

  • 14:00 – 18:00 – Starter kits collection on the race day
  • 19:45 – Official event opening
  • 20:00 – Start of the Minimarathon 7km and Marathon 42.2km
  • 21:15 – Minimarathon winners ceremony
  • 22:00 – Start of the Halfmarathon 21.1km
  • 00:00 – Halfmarathon and Marathon winners ceremony
  • 02:00 – Waiting for the last runner and event closing

Race center

Sunčani kej bb, Đačko igralište, near the University campus (Dr. Zorana Đinđića street 2), Novi Sad.

Registrations and entry fees

From Until Marathon Halfmarathon Minimarathon
20.2.2017. 28.2.2017. 1500 RSD / 15€ 1500 RSD / 15€ 1500 RSD / 15€
1.3.2017. 31.3.2017. 1800 RSD / 18€ 1800 RSD / 18€ 1800 RSD / 18€
1.4.2017. 31.5.2017. 2100 RSD / 21€
1.6.2017. 12.6.2017. 2400 RSD/24€

Registrations open on February 20th, 2017 at 00:01 and close on June 12th, 2017 at 15:00.

Register here

Registrations are accepted exclusivelly via Race center registration portal. FAQ

IMPORTANT: deadline for payments is June 13th, 2017. All payments after this time will not be accepted.

Registrations on the race day will not be possible!

Starters kit

Runners in all three races get the following: functional t-shirt of the 8th Night marathon, bib with the timing transponder, finisher medal, refreshments on the race course and finish refreshment + gifts from potential sponsors.

Starter kits collection

On the race day in the race center from 14:00 to 18:00. Every runner signs a statement of taking  responsibility for running the race upon the kit collection. In case of underage runners, parents or other authorized adults have to sign the statement for them.

Right to compete

Adults have the right to compete – on their own responsibility.

Underage* –  CAN NOT compete in the Marathon race, whereas for Halfmarathon and  Minimarathon a written consent from a parent or other authorized adult is needed.

*Person under 18 years of age on the race day.

Prizes

Winners in all three races (male and female) are awarded with cups and winner diplomas. All winners get awarded with merchandise prizes.

The fastest Novi Sad citizens are awarded with cups (1 man and 1 woman).

Finishers in all three races are awarded with a medal, digital diploma and finish refreshment.

THERE ARE NO MONEY PRIZES NOR AGE CATEGORIES.

Course

The course will be clearly marked and secured. There will be more then 150 volunteers placed along the course for runners security. There will be referees on start/finish line and on turns too. Refreshment stations will be set on turns: one with water and one with fruits, dextrose drink etc. The course consists of 7km laps.

Laps count

  • Minimarathon – 1 lap
  • Halfmarathon – 3 laps
  • Marathon – 6 laps

The Night marathon rulebook

The main rule of the Night marathon is fair play. For the rest of the rules read the Rulebook.

Course plan for the 8th Night marathon

Time limits

All races are limited in such way, that even the slowest runners can finish their races without interfering with the event organization.

  • Marathon  42.2 km – limit  6 hours
  • Halfmarathon 21.1 km – limit  4 hours
  • Minimarathon 7 km –  limit 1 hour

Accomodation

For participants who need a place to stay, an accommodation is provided at special prices at Hostel 021 in the city center. Reservations via booking.com with indication that you are a Night marathon participant.

Contact

In case of any questions regarding the 8th Night marathon, please contact us via email: kontakt@nocnimaraton.rs.

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As every year, we promise a great time! 😉

The Organizer keeps the right to change any details of this announcement. Every change will be published on this web site in a timely fashion.