The PZU Cracovia Maraton project with the slogan to-ge(t)-ther(e)!
Marathon run and virtual run - these are just some of the surprises prepared for runners the Sport Infrastructure Management Board of Krakow (the organizer of the Cracovia Marathon) together with PZU SA (long-term title sponsor of the races organized as part of the Royal Running Triad). In autumn we are launching the PZU Cracovia Marathon project with the slogan to-ge(t)-ther(e). This initiative will connect all running enthusiasts in sports competition.
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly hindered the organization of mass events, including sports events. It was necessary to suspend training, it was not possible to meet in groups, all sports events - both for professionals and and amateurs - have been postponed or canceled. Due to the pandemic, regulations and the inability to organize a mass running event in a traditional form, the 19th Cracovia Marathon was postponed to April 25, 2021, the 14th Three Mounds Run to October 3, 2021, and the 7th Cracovia Royal Half Marathon to October 17, 2021. However, this does not mean a complete lack of sports emotions for runners. Cooperation between the Sport Infrastructure Management Board of Krakow and PZU SA, on November 8, when the 19th Cracovia Marathon was planned, 250 running enthusiasts will take part in a marathon run organized as part of the PZU Cracovia Marathon project with the slogan to-ge(t)-ther(e). The amount obtained from the entry fees will be allocated to the children's ward at the Specialist Hospital Stefan Żeromski in Krakow. Additionally, from October 19 to November 8, everyone will be able to participate in virtual runs: 5 km, 10 km, 21.097 km and 42.195 km regardless of their location with the special application for free.
I am glad that despite the pandemic we will be able to offer runners sport emotions this year. The marathon distance running around Błonia Krakowskie will be more symbolic than sports. Of course, everyone will run to get the best time. As organizers we want to show that we are together, that during a pandemic, while maintaining social distance and complying with applicable regulations, it is safe to compete. We want to show that nothing connects people like sport and the emotions associated with it. It is worth emphasizing that the amount obtained from the starting fees will be allocated to the children's ward in the Specialist Hospital Stefan Żeromski in Krakow. I am glad that our partner, long-term title sponsor of the races organized as part of the Royal Running Triad, PZU SA, once again actively participates in our activities - said the General Director of the Sport Infrastructure Management Board of Krakow, Krzysztof Kowal
Traditional run on a marathon distance for 250 runners as part of the PZU Cracovia Marathon project with the slogan to-ge(t)-ther(e).
The marathon run will start on November 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Błonia Krakowskie. Participants will have less than 12 laps to cover around Błonia. The start and finish will be located near the Henryk Reyman's Municipal Stadium.
Due to the limitations caused by the coronavirus pandemic, 250 people will be able to take part in the run. 200 starting numbers will be drawn among the submitted applications. Registration will start on October 8 at 12.00 and end on October 12 at 9.00 a.m. The draw of participants and people for the reserve list will take place on October 12 at 12.00 and will be broadcast online on the Organiser's website - pzucracoviamaraton.pl.
Then, the selected runners will be able to pay until October 15th. Runners who fail to pay the fee within the specified deadline will be removed from the list on October 19 and in their place other persons selected during the draw will be entered in their place.
The deadline for payments for the reserve list will be October 22, 2020. The packages will be shipped on October 21-28. 50 packages have been reserved for Sponsors and Partners without whose support the event could not take place.
The entry fee for participation in the race will be at least PLN 100 (anyone who feels a desire to support the Specialist Hospital Stefan Żeromski in Krakow with a higher amount will be able to pay an appropriate contribution). As part of the starter package, participants will receive an ASICS technical T-shirt, a start number, products from Sponsors and Partners. Packages will be sent to competitors in advance.
Each person who finishes the marathon distance will receive a medal at the finish line. General classifications of women and men will be conducted. The six best players and the six best players will receive material prizes funded by the Sponsors and Partners of the event.
The run will be prepared in compliance with all the rules of the sanitary regime currently in force for the organization of events. Each participant in the starting area will be provided with the required space and will be required to cover his mouth and nose. At the finish line, apart from medals, competitors will receive a thermal foil, a regeneration package and a mask. Behind the starting gate, a nutritional point will be set up, where water, isotonic drinks and energy gels will be prepared for the runners.
Both the organizers, staff and volunteers will be equipped with personal protective equipment. Disinfectants will be available to them and participants in the event area.
More information about the marathon run you can find here: pzucracoviamaraton.pl/traditional-run.
Virtual run as part of the PZU Cracovia Marathon project with the slogan to-ge(t)-ther(e)
The competition in the virtual race will last 3 weeks - from October 19 to November 8 this year. The run will be carried out via the application used in the virtual training of PZU Cracovia Marathon Challenge - the application will change its name to PZU Cracovia Maraton to-ge(t)-ther(e).
Runners and inline skaters will be able to take part in the project. There will be 5 distances to choose from: 5 km, 10 km, 13 km, 21,097 km, 42,195 km. The distance can be covered on any chosen route.
The Organizers have prepared two types of starter packages:
- basic: each registered participants receives it free of charge to the e-mail address, includes: a starting number for self-printing, discount coupons for products and services of Sponsors and Partners, a diploma to be generated after completing the selected distance, an overlay for a photo.
- premium - entry fee in the amount of PLN 40, in addition to the above-mentioned elements, the starter package will include an ASICS technical T-shirt and surprises from Sponsors. The package will be sent via Poczta Polska and/or a courier company. The number of starter package is limited. The organizer will prepare 2000 premium packages.
Registration for the event will be able from October 8,2020.
More information about the event you can find on website: pzucracoviamaraton.pl/virtual-run.