Organizing an event of this scale is not possible without the cooperation of the city of Ostrava and the Moravian-Silesian region. They both support the event not only organizationally, but also financially, contributing 2 million Czech crowns...
“Ostrava has a great reputation in the world of sport and inspires confidence both in terms of athletics and organizing skills. And the name Emil Zátopek resonates in the world community of runners possibly even more than in the Czech republic...
A brand-new new marathon will take place in Ostrava on its only certified track with international attendance and TV coverage. The race bears the name of Emil Zátopek, a legendary runner who was declared the Czech Olympic champion of the century...