Schedule of the Emil Zátopek Ostrava Golden Marathon

Basic information

• Organizer: Sdružení sportovních klubů Vítkovice, z. s.
• Date: Saturday, 26. October 2024
• Place: Ostrava – Moravská Ostrava
• Online registration: from 18. April 2024 (the entry fee is nonrefundable, but it is possible to change the route or transfer the entry fee to another person via email registrace@zatopekmaraton.cz. The change can also be done on the spot at the presentation, but no later than one hour before the start.)
• Race capacity: 2024
• Time of presentation before the race: will be specified
• Time of presentation on race day: The City Stadium in Ostrava-Vítkovice, marathon, half marathon, presentation no later than 45 minutes before the start
• Time: 8:00 AM – start of the first race
• Race end time: approximately 4:10 PM
• Place of start and finish: The City Stadium in Ostrava-Vítkovice, the athletics track
• Running series: these races are not part of any series

Organization of the start

The marathon and half marathon start will take place in waves. All the other races will have a mass start.

Refreshment stations

Refreshment stations are located at approximately every 5 kilometres and at the finish line.

Pacemakers

Pacemakers will have flags with the target time.

Luggage storage

Luggage storage is provided at the start/finish of the race in the City stadium complex.

Sanitary facilities

Changing rooms, toilets and showers are available in the start/finish area. Toilets are also available on the routes according to the rules.

Chips timing

Race time is measured with chips. Chips are placed in the race bib and are nonrefundable. Race bibs must be placed on the runner’s chest, not on their backs. Please do not peel, bend, break or otherwise damage the chips or you risk not having your time measured.

Race time will be measured at the start and at the finish line. In the results we will display two times. First time is measured from the moment the starting gun fires and according to the athletics rules, rankings will be determined by the gun-time. The second time so called REAL TIME (usually it is the better time) is the time that starts when the runner crosses the starting line and stops when they cross the finish line.

In the relay race the time is measured thanks to the chip in the baton. The baton is only loaned to the teams and will be taken back after the 6th station at the finish. If it was not taken from you, please return it to the organisers.

Refreshment

Refreshments will always be provided approximately every 5 kilometres. Water, ionic drink, bananas, chocolate, raisins, and salt will be available at refreshment stations.

Runners can place their own refreshment at the stations. A bottle marked with the runner’s number needs to be placed at the station before the start of the race. Hand the battle over at the marked spot when you pick up your starting number.

A special refreshment area for marathon and half marathon runners will be set up at the finish line. Liquids, bananas and cookies will be available for the 10 km and relay runners.

Material prizes

Material prizes for the top three in all categories.

Financial prizes

The range for financial prizes for the marathon and half marathon will be announced.

Results and diplomas

Results with your ranking will be sent to you via SMS. Therefore, please do not forget to state your phone number in the registration form. Complete results will be available in digital format on this website.

Diplomas can be downloaded on this website. There will be your name, ranking and your time on the diploma. Please provide correct and complete information in the registration form.

Rescue service

Medical emergence service will be available throughout the entire race – on the routes, at the start and finish.

Additional organization

Parking, access routes, public transport, map of the area, etc will be sent to the participants 14 days prior to the race on the email stated in their registration form as well as on the race website and social media.

Rules

The race follows the World Athletics rules. Rules for participation are described here.