Instructions for Runners

🟥 HALF MARATHON (21.1 km)

📦 Race kit pickup
Race kits can be collected during the Mostar Run EXPO at Mepas Mall, upon presentation of an ID or registration confirmation.

Pickup times:
Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 17:00 to 22:00
Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10:00 to 22:00

Race day pickup will NOT be available.

🕘 Race start
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Start time: 08:30
Start location: Vojno Bridge – Potoci

Transport: Organized buses depart between 07:30 and 08:00 from Dr. Ante Starčevića Street (near the former Hotel Ero)
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i9EPKVvwiCU33qia7

🎒 Baggage storage
Baggage storage will be available at the start. Belongings must be handed in backpacks or bags with the sticker from your race kit no later than 10 minutes before the start. Collection is available at the finish upon presentation of your race bib.

⏱️ Timing
Timing is done using an electronic chip. Net time is calculated from crossing the start line.

🏁 Finish line
The finish is located in the center of Mostar, in front of Mepas Mall. The finish area includes refreshments, medical support, and a recovery zone.

🏆 Award ceremony
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:15 – Mepas Mall plateau

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📚 Additional program (Friday & Saturday)

🏢 Mostar Run Expo
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 10:00
📍 Mepas Mall – 6th floor
Promotion of partners and partner races of the Rolla Mostar Half Marathon.

📖 Inclusive picture book presentation
“Šimun Petar i prijatelji na stazi” – Zvončići Association
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 17:00
📍 Hotel Mepas – Princess Hall

🎤 Mostar Run Conference
Topic: Development of the running community
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 19:00
📍 Hotel Mepas – Princess Hall

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🌉 Side events

Old Bridge dive
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 13:30
Demonstration dive for all participants and visitors.

🎭 Theatre play – “The Bear”
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 19:00
📍 National Theatre Mostar
Comedy by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, directed and performed by Marko Cindrić.
🎟️ Free tickets available during race kit pickup.

🎶 Music marathon
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 21:00
📍 OKC Abrašević
Live performance by the band “Tajna veza” featuring popular domestic and international pop and rock hits. Free entry.

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🍴 Gastro offers

After the race, enjoy special offers from our gastro partners across the city. Take the opportunity to relax and indulge in great food!

🎁 Special offers:

PUŽ Bar Wine Pub – 30% off food
FitBar – 15% off everything
Prestige (Mepas Mall) – free cake with every main course
Urban Taste of Orient – free dessert with every main course (Old Bridge view)
Food.In – 10% off everything
Pablo’s – 10% off everything
Aldi – 10% off everything (at three locations in the city)

🟩 4K CHARITY RACE

ℹ️ General information
The charity race is open to everyone – recreational runners, families, beginners, and walkers. The goal of the race is to promote a healthy lifestyle and support a charitable cause.

📦 Race kit pickup
Race kits can be collected during the Mostar Run EXPO at Mepas Mall, upon presentation of an ID or registration confirmation.

Pickup times:
Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 17:00 to 22:00
Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10:00 to 22:00

Race day pickup will NOT be available.

🕛 Race start
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 12:00
Location: Mepas Mall

🎽 Race kit
The race kit includes a race bib and promotional materials. A T-shirt is not mandatory for participation.

🏆 Award ceremony
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 13:00

🏅 Awards
Top finishers in both male and female categories will receive recognition and sponsor prizes.

❤️ Charity goal
A portion of the registration fees will be donated to predefined charitable causes.

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📚 Additional program (Friday & Saturday)

🏢 Mostar Run Expo
Friday, March 20, 2026 from 10:00
📍 Mepas Mall – 6th floor
Promotion of partners and partner races of the Rolla Mostar Half Marathon.

📖 Inclusive picture book presentation
“Šimun Petar i prijatelji na stazi” – Zvončići Association
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 17:00
📍 Hotel Mepas – Princess Hall

🎤 Mostar Run Conference
Topic: Development of the running community
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 19:00
📍 Hotel Mepas – Princess Hall

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🌉 Side events

Old Bridge dive
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 13:30
Demonstration dive for all participants and visitors.

🎭 Theatre play – “The Bear”
Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 19:00
📍 National Theatre Mostar
Comedy by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, directed and performed by Marko Cindrić.
🎟️ Free tickets available during race kit pickup.

🎶 Music marathon
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 21:00
📍 OKC Abrašević
Live performance by the band “Tajna veza” featuring popular domestic and international pop and rock hits. Free entry.

🟦 BUSINESS RUN

🏢 Purpose of the race
Business Run is a team-based race designed for companies and organizations as a form of team building and promotion of a healthy work environment.

ℹ️ Registration
Participants are registered by the team captain, who fills out the registration form available on the website and sends it to [email protected] no later than May 31, 2026.

Each company can register a minimum of one participant, with no maximum limit. All participants from one company form a single team. Only companies with three or more registered members are eligible for team awards.

👥 Teams
Each company may register at least one participant, with no upper limit. All registered participants from one company form one team. Only companies with three or more members compete for team awards.

📍 Course & start
Course length: approx. 4 km
Start & finish: Emporia – Imperial Vineyards
Date: June 11, 2026 (Thursday) at 18:00

🏆 Awards
Top three finishers in male and female categories (individual)
Fastest teams in categories: women (3F) and men (3M)
Award for the team with the highest number of members – Power Team

🟨 VELIKE STEPENICE RUN

⛰️ Race description
An attractive and demanding race along the iconic Velike stepenice in Mostar, designed for more experienced runners and lovers of urban challenges.

📍 Start
Location: base of the Velike stepenice
Start format: individual or in waves (depending on the number of participants)

⚠️ Safety
Proper sports footwear with good grip is mandatory
Medical and technical support will be provided along the course

🏅 Winners
The winner is the competitor with the best time in both male and female categories.

🧒 KIDS RACE

🎉 General information
The kids race has a fun and promotional character, aiming to encourage children to be active and engage in sports through play.

🕛 Race start
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2026
Time: 17:00
Location: Zrinjevac Park

👶 Categories
Preschool age
1st and 2nd grade of elementary school
3rd and 4th grade of elementary school
5th and 6th grade of elementary school

🏅 Awards
All children receive a finisher medal, while winners in each category receive additional prizes.