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4th HVAR Halfmarathon/Croatia on 23rd of August 2014 ©HVAR Halfmarathon
4th HVAR Halfmarathon/Croatia on 23rd of August 2014
The thousands of years of history, natural beauty, perfect climate and enchanting islands’ atmosphere are reasons enough to visit this Mediterranean gem. As of this summer, there’s one more reason to come to For, as it is called colloquially in a local dialect.
The race motto sums it up nicely – FOR RUN FOR FUN – have fun with a run, or a have a run with a fun, or just have a run – because having fun is guaranteed on the island of Hvar.
The fun & run combination is exactly what we have in mind for you – the race that spans the main ridge of the island, from the town of Stari Grad to the town of Hvar, is an unmissable opportunity for you to have an unforgettable fun time, melding the islands’ beauty and the joy of running into one intoxicating experience.
During the long history of the island of Hvar, many battles have been fought for it, confirming its’ importance and territorial value again and again. All of its’ conquerors have left their marks in its’ history and shaped its’ future.
This year, for one day, it will be conquered and rediscovered again by the runners’ from all over the world, being drawn to its’ beauty and feeling its’ charms, leaving their own imprint on it – one of friendship, perseverance and love of nature and fellow men.
Be a part of the FOR’s long history – FOR RUN FOR FUN!
Race info
* RESULTS (24th August 2013)
* PHOTO
* VIDEO
Organizers: City of Hvar, SA „Hvar Marathon“, AC „Sljeme“
IMPLEMENTATION: Hvar Half-marathon Race Commitee
– Joško Domančić
– Boris Reinić
– Dragan Janković
START: 23rd of August 2014, 17:30, Petar Hektorović Square (trg Petra Hektorovića), Stari Grad, Island of Hvar, Croatia
ROUTE: Start is in Stari Grad. First half of the race is an ascent from the sea level to 400 m.a.s.l. The other half is a descent to the sea level in Hvar. The whole route is on paved roads, with markings at each 1 kilometer.
Refreshment points are at 5km, 10km and at 15km. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/32298370
RACE PRIZE FUND
1st place / men , women / – 1.500,00 KN
2nd place / men , women / – 1.200,00 KN
3rd place / men , women / – 1.000,00 KN
4th place / men , women / – 800,00 KN
5th place / men , women / – 500,00 KN
Winners per category will be awarded sponsor’s medals and awards.
CATEGORIES:
| F-S (born in 1977 or younger) | M-S (born in 1977 or younger) |
| F-35 (1972-1976) | M-35 (1972-1976) |
| F-40 (1967-1970) | M-40 (1967-1971) |
| F-45 (1962-1966) | M-45 (1962-1966) |
| F-50 (1957-1961) | M-50 (1957-1961) |
| F-55 (1952-1956) | M-55 (1952-1956) |
| F-60 (1947-1951) | M-60 (1947-1951) |
| F-65 (1942-1946) | M-65 (1942-1946) |
| F-70 (born in 1941 or older) | M-70 (born in 1941 or older) |
All the participants registered via our website https://www.hvarmarathon.com should pay the start fee on the race day (20 EUR or 150 HRK) at the place of picking up the start number.
The deadline for applications via the website is August 22nd, 2013 at 12.00 h.
The registration is also possible without the web application, on the race day when the start fee will be 27 EUR or 200 HRK).
The place of start number picking up and fee payment is in HVAR at City Hall (Gradska Loggia) from 18 to 22 h on Friday and from 12 to 15.30h on Saturday and in STARI GRAD in CAFFE BAR “PLOČA” in the city center from 16 to 17:30 h.
Dinner and after-party for all runners will be held after the race in the hotel “Palace” starting from 20h.
https://www.hvarmarathon.com
