Two times two times two times two is sixteen. And we reached up to the sixteenth Night marathon. And this year we will be under a protection of another local night animal – her Majesty fox.
This zear the race will be on June 28th. So , be ready to run along the Novi Sad quay at night, some faster and some slower, and parade in your running clothes, and be proud, like a fox with its tail.
See you on June 28th at the start of the 16th Night marathon, the one and only.

Organizers of the event
Atletsko rekreativni klub “Fruška gora” – Novi Sad (Athletic Recreational Club „Fruška gora“)
OAK Novi Sad
Date
Saturday, June 28th.
Place
Novi Sad Quay
Races
- Night Marathon at Novi Sad Quey
- Marathon 42,2 km
- Half marathon 21,1 km
- Minimarathon 1 lap
- Nordic walking 1 lap
Timetable
Saturday, June 28, 2025.
• 14:00 – 18:00 – Collection of start packages on the day of the race
• 19:45 – Start of Mini-marathon
• 19:50 – Start of the Nordic walking race
• 20:00 – Start of Marathon 42.2km
• 21:30 – Announcement of the winners of the Mini-marathon and Nordic Walking
• 22:00 – Start of Half Marathon 21.1km and Relay Half Marathon
• 00:30 – Announcement of the winners of the Relay Half Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon
• 1:16:30 – Welcoming the last participant and closing the event
Registration
Applications will open on January 22, 2025 and will end on Monday, June 20, 2025 at 4:59 p.m.
Applications for all races go through the portal, and only through the portal trka.rs.
After registration, the portal will send the contestant an email with instructions for paying the entry fee.
Due very strict Serbian immigration policy, Night marathon will not send „invitation letters“ to any participant.
Pricelist
From | Till | Marathon, Halfmarathon, Minimarathon | Nordic walking |
31. 1. 2025. | 2000 RSD/20€ | 2000 RSD/20€ | |
1. 2. 2025. | 28. 2. 2025. | 2400 RSD/24€ | 2400 RSD/24€ |
1. 3. 2025. | 31. 3. 2025. | 2800 RSD/28€ | 2400 RSD/24€ |
1. 4. 2025. | 30. 4. 2025. | 3200 RSD/32€ | 2400 RSD/24€ |
1. 5. 2025. | 31. 5. 2025. | 3600 RSD/36€ | 2400 RSD/24€ |
1. 6. 2025. | 20. 6. 2024. u 16.59 | 4000 RSD/40€ | 2400 RSD/24€ |
Registration is closed on June 20, 2025. at 4:59 PM.
This year there will be no virtual races
Starter packs
Contestants will receive the following:
• Functional t-shirt of the 15th Night Marathon (for everyone who completes registration online before the registration closes down)
• BIB number with a chip for electronic timing
• finisher’s medal
• refreshments along the track
• organized wardrobe
• refreshment after the race (sandwiches, fruit, peanuts…)
• beer (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
• massage after the race
• + potential gifts from sponsors
Collecting race packs
Collection of starter packs will be possible on the day of the race in the competition center from 2 pm to 6 pm. Each competitor will sign a STATEMENT of participation at his own risk when picking up the start package. For minors, a parent, guardian or an authorized person must sign a consent.
Who cannot run?
Adults – have the right to participate at their own risk in all races with a signed Statement (in Serbian).
Minors* – CAN NOT participate in the Marathon race. For Minimarathon and Half marathon it is necessary attach approval signed by a parent, trainer or legal representative.
*Persons younger than 18 years old at the date of the race.
Canceling the attendance
- After payment, we can not return the fee.
- If you cancel before May 31st, you can ask for the vaucher which covers fee for the one of our races, concluding with 17th Night Marathon. After that day, such thing will not be possible.
- Before closing the registration on June 20th you can, without a charge, transfer your fee to another competition who can register for another race. It will not be possible to change Nordic walking to another race. After closing the registration, such thing will not be possible.
- On the day of race it would be possible to change the competition, but only for the same race, This will be possible at the registration center for a fee of 1000 RSD/10 €.
Rewards
The winners of all three races, both in men’s and women’s category, will receive trophies.
The winners of all four races will also receive gifts from sponsors.
Traditionally, the fastest men and women from Novi Sad in the marathon race will be awarded with trophies and diplomas.
There will be no announcement of age categories, but after the race the results of the marathon and half marathon categories will be published on the website, and the participants will receive appropriate diplomas. The categories are, in addition to absolute: M18- (half marathon only), M35, M45, M55, M65+, W18- (half marathon only), W35, W45, W55, W65+.
For Minimarathon, since it is a recreational race, there are no categories.
The finishers of all races will receive a medal, an electronic participation diploma and finish refreshments.
There will be no cash prizes!
Regulations of the Night Marathon
The main rule of the Night Marathon is fair and safe competition. For all other details, read the Regulations of the Night Marathon.
Rules for Nordic Walking – International Nordic Walking Series
NW walking is moving forward with alternating movements of the arms and legs, maintaining constant contact with the ground, in such a way that the simultaneous loss of contact of both feet and both poles with the ground is not visible to the naked eye. During the walk, poles dedicated to the discipline of Nordic Walking are used.
When walking, follow the rules:
- alternating leg and arm work while vigorously pushing off with the poles,
- repulsion with poles set at an acute angle to the ground,
- carrying the poles after bouncing above the ground,
- vigorous deposition and repulsion with sticks,
- actively wedge the poles between the offending and the offending leg,
- when overtaking, do not change your walking path,
- act ethically, morally, and in accordance with approved social norms.
Competition participant’s equipment and supplies
- Clothing – sportswear, which allows to evaluate the marching technique,
- Poles – for Nordic Walking, the length of which is adapted to your height (put the pole at a right angle to the ground, so that the angle between the arm and forearm is 90 degrees with an acceptable error of +/- 10 degrees),
- It is allowed to take on the route e.g. electronic equipment, water containers, gels, energy bars, etc., provided that they do not disturb other competitors and do not impede communication between competitors and referees and technical service of the competition,
- It is recommended that the competitor has two numbers attached, one on the chest and one on the back, in such a way that they are visible to the judges and the technical services of the competition,
- It is forbidden to use headphones or other items that hinder verbal communication for reasons of safety and efficient organization of the competition.
All detail information about Nordic walking rules you can found on following link.
Time limits
- Marathon 42,2km – 5 hours 16 minutes 30 seconds
- Half marathon 21,1 km – 5 hours 16 minutes 30 seconds
- Minimarathon – 1 and a half hour
- Nordic walking – 1 and a half hour
Contact
kontakt@nocnimaraton.rs.
https://www.facebook.com/NocniMaraton
https://www.facebook.com/ArkFruskaGora
https://www.instagram.com/nocnimaraton/
Have fun (as always)
The organizer reserves the right to change the details of the announcement. Any change will be announced and published in time on this site.