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May 8, 2016 Skopje, Macedonia (FYROM)

Wizz Air Skopje Marathon

42km 21km 5km

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Start times

  • Half Marathon: May 8, 2016 8:45 AM
  • Marathon relay: May 8, 2016 8:45 AM
  • Marathon: May 8, 2016 8:45 AM
  • 5 km: May 8, 2016 8:55 AM

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One of the best marathon races in the region. City of Skopje has a lot of tourist attractions. Our title sponsor WIzz Air will award with voucher in amount of 20 EUR participants in marathon, half marathon and relay marathon race. More information on www.skopjemarathon.com

Route description:

The marathon course is fast, flat, traffic free and safe. The run starts and finishes almost in the same place. The runners start their race in front of the Macedonian Parliament building. Every run kilometer of the race, passing through each part of the city and each neighborhood is a testimony of Skopje’s creation and growth. It all ends with a symbolic and victorious entry through the triumphal arch “Gate Macedonia”. The half marathon course is one lap, the marathon course is two laps.

Route map:

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Refreshment stations:

There will be eight (8) refreshment stations with water and lemon along the course.

Venue facilities:

Before the start and after the event you have access to the changing facilities which are near the start area. First aid will be available in two places along the course, and throughout the course doctors in cars will follow behind the race. There will also be doctors in the finish area.

Entry fees:

Marathon and Half marathon
Til 31 December 2015 - 14 €
Til 8 April 2016 - 16 €
Til 29 April 2016 - 19 €

5 km race
Til 31 December 2015 - 5 €
Til 8 April 2016 - 6 €
Til 29 April 2016 - 7 €

Race package for marathon and half marathon includes:

  • dry fit t-shirt with logo of the race
  • bib number with chip (for registration until 8 April 2016 your name will be written on bib number)
  • SMS text message with result after you cross finish line
  • bag
  • 20 EUR value voucher from Wizz Air
  • insurance
  • personal video
  • medal
  • refreshments
  • online sertificate

Distribution of race numbers and timing chips:

The race package can be picked up at Marathon EXPO from 6th to 7th May 2016 at Skopje Fair. Working hours of Marathon EXPO will be from 10.00 am to 19.00 pm. When picking up the race packages, runners must show their identification card or passport if foreign national.

Race packages cannot be picked up on the day of the race except in exceptional circumstances.

Time limit:

The marathon and half marathon race runners will have to cross the finish line within 5 hours of starting. All runners will be removed from the path after this time frame.

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Interview with Skopje Marathon

Promoter of Wizz Air Skopje Marathon

In 2014 promoter and guest of Wizz Air Skopje Marathon was the world record holder in marathon Wilson Kipsang

Chip timing available:

Yes

Number of participants last year:

7000

Link to last year's results:

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Weather:

5-19c/Warm

Website:

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Email:

info@skopskimaraton.com.mk

Photos

Skopje Marathon 2014 photos

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Overall rating



May 14, 2013

Small race - great for beginners!

Having run many half-marathons, this was my first attempt at a full marathon. The packet pickup was easy and quick. Getting to the starting point was too.

The three races (5K, half, full) all ran at the same time, and that didn't present a problem at all - the different distances were handled smoothly. There is one downside (only from a mental standpoint) of a two-lap course. At the halfway point of the marathon, when the half-marathoners went under the Macedonia Arch to the finish line, and the marathoners trekked on for another lap.

With only about 130 people running the full marathon, the race got VERY lonely after the midway point. But if solitude is your thing, it's perfect!

There were scattered onlookers all along the route, and some were quite supportive. While that was much appreciated (especially over the last few miles), it didn't come close to matching up with the crowds lining some of the larger races.

Still, for a beginner, this is a good race, as there was a wide range of ability in each of the races, and the smaller scale of the event meant less of the intimidating elements at the more popular ones!

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May 13, 2013

Great Race

Every year is getting better and better

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