A NEW “DERVENTA 10K” RACE IS COMING TO THE CITY ON THE UKRINA RIVER

Derventa will once again host the “Derventa 10K”, a sports event bringing together runners from Derventa, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region.

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The second edition of the race will take place on Sunday, September 27, starting at 2 p.m. in front of the Sports Centre in Derventa.

10K AND 5K RACES ON CERTIFIED COURSES

This year’s event will feature the main 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races, with both courses holding AIMS certification.

The organisers expect a strong turnout of recreational and professional runners, making the event an opportunity for athletes from across the region to compete and enjoy the atmosphere of Derventa.

Children will also have their own races, with the youngest participants running distances ranging from 50 to 300 metres, depending on their age.

Participants in the 5K and 10K races must have been born in 2010 or earlier, while younger children will take part in the dedicated junior races.

REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14

Online registration for the race is open until September 14 at 11:59 p.m.

Additional registration will also be available on the day of the event, September 27, until 1 p.m.

Registration is exclusively available online via the official timing website, while race numbers can be collected in front of the Sports Centre from 10 a.m. until the start of the competition.

RACE PACKAGES AND PRIZES

The organisers have prepared a range of benefits for participants, including starter packages, electronic time measurement, refreshments during and after the race, finisher medals, electronic diplomas and gifts from sponsors.

The most successful competitors will receive trophies, medals, diplomas, T-shirts and gift packages.

The full starter package costs 50 BAM until September 10, while the basic package without a T-shirt costs 30 BAM.

After September 10, the prices will be 60 BAM for the full package and 40 BAM for the basic package.

SPORT, HEALTH AND THE UKRINA RIVER

The “Derventa 10K” is designed not only as a competitive sporting event, but also as a way of promoting sport, healthy lifestyles, recreation and an active way of living.

At the same time, the race contributes to the promotion of Derventa as a destination on the Ukrina River, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the city through sport, recreation and local hospitality.

The event is organised by the Derventa Tourist Organisation and Athletics Club “Derventa”, with the support of the Derventa City Administration.

For additional information, participants can contact the organisers at +387 65 686 784 (Dalibor) or via ak.derventa@gmail.com and togderventa@gmail.com.