Dear running friends,
This Saturday, March 8, we will know the winners of the ČSOB Winter Series 2025! 🎉 The final race is dedicated to International Women’s Day, and this year, the date perfectly aligns with this special occasion. For the ladies in the starting field, we’ve prepared a small surprise at the finish line.
🔆 Perfect running weather ahead! The forecast promises a sunny day with ideal conditions for running, so don’t forget to smile for the photographers! 📸☀️ We recommend wearing lighter clothing or fewer layers, as the current forecast predicts around 12°C at the start. 🏃♂️
🎟 Raffle at the finish! After announcing the results of the 5 km and 10 km races, we’ll draw winners for some amazing prizes from our partners. It’s definitely worth staying until the end! 😊
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Event Information for Saturday:
➡️ Race location: Eurovea, Pribinova street
➡️ Schedule of the race day:
- 08:00 – 10:00 | Bib pickup
- 10:00 | Opening of changing rooms & bag drop
- 10:00 | Kids’ warm-up before the start (start corridor)
- 10:15 | Start of TURBO TV Kids’ Races (A – B – C)
- 10:50 | Line-up in corridors – pre-race announcements
- 11:00 | Start of 10 km race
- 11:10 | Start of 5 km race
- 11:15 | Awards ceremony for TURBO TV Kids’ Races (at start/finish arch)
- 12:30 | Awards ceremony for 5 km & 10 km races (at start/finish arch)
- Raffle – prizes from the event partners
➡️ Bib collection:
- Place: Eurovea 2, inside the shopping center at the ground floor (0) – near the Eurovea Tower
- Friday: 12:00 – 19:00 h
- Saturday: 08:00 -10:00 h
We kindly ask Bratislava participants to collect their bibs on Friday if possible. If you are collecting a bib for someone else, simply bring the forwarded email confirmation of their registration.
➡️ Universal bib for series participants:
If you registered for the entire series, you received a universal bib at the St. Nicolas Edition. Use this bib for all subsequent races in the series. If you missed the first race, you can collect your universal bib during the presentation for your first event in the series.
For lost or damaged universal bibs, please contact us (registracia@becool.sk) well in advance of the next race for a replacement.
➡️ Start times:
- Kids’ races: From 10:15 AM (15 minutes earlier than last year’s start time)
- 10 km: 11:00 AM
- 5 km: 11:10 AM
➡️ Starting Corridors: Due to the high number of participants, the start will occur in three waves, with a 1-minute gap between each:
- Wave 1: 5 km under 27 min, 10 km under 49 min
- Wave 2: 5 km (27:01 – 32 min), 10 km (49:01 – 57 min)
- Wave 3: 5 km over 32 min, 10 km over 57:01 min
❗ Participation in the starting corridors is voluntary, but we kindly ask runners to line up according to their realistic performance levels. ❗
➡️ The start and finish of the race: On the promenade by the Danube near M. R. Štefánik Square (just like during the St. Nicholas edition). Race maps: 5 km & 10 km disciplines – maps are available HERE at www.bratislavamarathon.com in the section “Race Day – Site Map”.
➡️ Changing rooms and bag storage: Available near the registration area from 10:00 AM on Saturday.
Recommendation! To speed up the retrieval of your bag after finishing, we recommend marking your backpack or bag (especially if it’s black) with a colorful ribbon or scarf. This will help our staff find it more quickly based on your instructions, allowing you to change faster and get comfortable sooner. 😊
➡️ Toilets: will be disponible inside the shopping center.
➡️ Refreshments and Medals: A refreshment station with water will be available at around the 5 km mark on the 10 km course. At the finish line, every participant will receive a medal, Mattoni water, or a tea.
➡️ Photos: Photographers will be on the course and at the finish line—don’t forget to smile! Your race bib includes a special QR code that allows the Getpica photo service to assign photos to you. Please don’t cover your bib with clothing layers or throw it away after finishing! You’ll need it to access your photos at www.getpica.com. Photos can be purchased individually or in a discounted set.
➡️ Marathon Shop: During the registration on Friday and Saturday, our official store will be open as usual! You’ll find accessories in the ČSOB Winter Series 2025 design. Plus, there will be products from our partners, all of which are already available on our e-shop: shop.becool.sk.
➡️ Raffle: After announcing the results of the main categories, we will hold a raffle based on start numbers. The prizes have been donated by our event partners, and the grand prize is a Renault Symbioz for a whole week!
➡️ Award ceremony and Raffle:
- Kids: After the start of the 5 km race, approximately at 11:15 AM.
- 5 km & 10 km races: Approximately at 12:30 PM.
- Raffle draw: After the announcement of the main category results.
➡️ Competition with BILLA for cinema tickets – How to enter?
- Take a photo with your friends and the BonVia Flora flowers at the special photo wall during the International Women’s Day edition.
- Share your photo in your Instagram story and tag @billa_sk and @bratislavamarathon.
- On Sunday, March 9, the event partner BILLA Slovakia will randomly select one lucky winner, who will win up to 20 movie tickets for themselves and their friends!
➡️ No headphones during the race.
We remind you that the use of headphones is prohibited during the race, and runners who violate this rule will face disqualification. This rule applies to all our events, including the upcoming ČSOB Bratislava Marathon.
The primary reason for this is safety – it’s important that you can hear instructions from the organizers or emergency services and stay aware of what’s happening on the course. Additionally, headphones can prevent you from experiencing the amazing atmosphere of the event, the cheers of the spectators, and the unforgettable running experience. Thank you for respecting this rule.
➡️ How to get to the start:
The ideal way is to come on foot or by public transport:
- Bus: 29, 50, 70, 90 (stop: Malá scéna or Nové SND)
- Tram: 3 (stop: Šafárikovo námestie)
- Trolleybus: 40 (stop: Nové SND) – this line runs from Hlavná stanica if you arrive by train.
Please check the exact schedules before your trip at www.imhd.sk.
Parking is available at Eurovea (the first 5 hours are free on weekends).
➡️ When can I complete my selected distance?
You can run your chosen distance of 5 km or 10 km, or the children’s distance according to age, anytime between Thursday, 6th March and Sunday, 9th March 2025.
➡️ How can I record my run?
- You need to track your run using a GPS-enabled running watch or a mobile app that allows you to create a GPX file of your activity.
We’ve prepared instructions for downloading GPX files from various watches and running apps for adults.
Check the manual here: https://bratislavamarathon.sk/aaa/
➡️ How do I upload my run record?
- Children’s races are non-competitive, so no recording is required. After your child finishes their run, parents should log the result in the results system using the link provided in the registration confirmation email. Enter the recorded time in the format hours:minutes:seconds, e.g., 00:02:15.
- For the 5 km or 10 km distances, upload your GPX file using the link sent in the registration confirmation email.
- For guidance on uploading your run record, visit: https://bratislavamarathon.sk/manual-nahratia-bezeckeho-vykonu/
➡️ By when do I need to upload my result?
- You can upload your result anytime after completing your run, but no later than midnight on Monday. After that (Tuesday morning), the system will no longer accept submissions. Don’t leave it until the last minute!
➡️ What should I pay attention to?
- We count the total time from the start to the end of your run. If you take a break during your run, this time will be included in your overall result.
- You can run your chosen distance anywhere, but the elevation must not be negative, i.e., you cannot run more downhill than uphill.
- Running on a treadmill is prohibited!
➡️ How will I receive my medal?
- Your participation medal will be sent to the address you provided in the registration form.
We’re excited to have you join us! Enjoy your run!
