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PROGRAM 2020

RACE PACKAGE

Pickup point for the race package will be at Park Hotel & Spa in Skopje, behind City Stadium. Pick up center will be open on 2 and 3 May from 10.00 a.m. till 07.00 p.m. On the day of the race (May 4, 2019) will not be able to pick up your start package.

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF WEARING A RACE NUMBER

At Wizz Air Skopje Marathon 2020 will be used a timing chip attached to the back of your race number to record your race time. Your race number has important information, therefore, it is very important to be observe the related rules. The race number with timing chip must be worn on the front of your running jersey during the race in order for you to be recognized. • Each athlete must wear the issued race number at all times while on the course; • Do not exchange your race number with another runner; • Race numbers must be visible and pinned to the front of your shirt (see fi gure 1); • Folding, covering, cutting race number or intentional alteration of any kind is probihited; • To remove the chip tag from the back side of the race number is strictly prohibited; • Do not damage or pierce the chip tag with the safety pins; • Do not cross the timing point before the race;

Covering race number when you crossing the fi nish line is strictly prohibited (see picture 2); • Note for participants in marathon, half marathon and relay marathon. On your bib number is printed unique barcode. Please during the race barcode to be visible all the times to our photographers. After the race on your Facebook timeline you will receive your photos if you have previously sign up for this option through our web site.

Remember: NO CHIP - NO TIME! NO BIB – NO PHOTO!

Safety-pins for hanging race number will be included in your start package. The chip is disposable, which means that you have no obligation after the race to return the chip.

START / FINISH

Start/fi nish of all the races will be in front of the Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, A1 Arena (boul. 8-mi Septemvri 13). Start of the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay race is at 8:30 a.m, according to the individual

START AREA

Start area will be from in front of the Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, A1 Arena (boul. 8-mi Septemvri 13). Only the runners with starting number will be allowed access to the start area and corridors. First in the start zone enter marathons, then half marathons and the fi rst runner the marathon relay. The entrance to the start zone is from the side of the Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, A1 Arena. Wearing a protective mask is mandatory in the start zone and the start blocks, up to the moment of your start. Please keep a distance of 1.5 meters before the start and after the fi nish and do not get into group. There will be hand sanitizers in many places. Check the start list (on our website) at what time you should be in the start zone and save the correct time in order not to create a crowd. When you enter the start zone, move to the starting line (250m) which will be placed in front of the entrance of A1 Arena - SRC Boris Trajkovski and keep a distance of 1.5m from the other participants (there will be markings). 5 participants line up at the starting line and wait for a start signal from the offi cials, every 10 seconds. NO CROWDING AT THE START! It does not matter in which order you are lined up before the start and when you start. Your time starts counting when you cross the starting line. The ranking will be according to your chip time.

FINISH AREA

When you cross fi nish line please do not stay longer in this zone, keep walking. If you need medical assistance, ask for help from volunteers. When you cross the fi nish line, after getting refreshed, you shall put your mask on again or you will get a new one from our volunteers.

TIME LIMIT

Runners of the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay race will have to cross the fi nish line within 5 hours and 30 minutes from the start of the race. All runners will e start of th be removed from the course after this time limit ourse after t Course for marathon and half marathon race runs from Vlae area to Aerodrom area. Half marathon race is 1 lap, and marathon runners will run the same lap twice.

REFRESHMENT POINTS

There will be eight (8) refreshment points along the course for the marathon and half marathon.

FIRST AID First

Aid will be available on 5 places along the course, and throughout the course doctors in cars will follow behind the race. Also, at the fi nish area there will be a medical team.

RULES

The race is run in accordance with IAAF/AIMS and Macedonian Athletics Federation rules. Referees at the start, fi nish and on the course will ensure that these rules are adhered to. Only people aged 18 and over may take part in marathon and half marathon race. For the runners under 18 must adduce a written consent from the parents and medical certifi cate that can participate. It is strictly forbidden to use rollerskates, bicycles or other means of transport.

RESULTS

During and after the race results will be posted on the internet, at the following web page www.skopjemarathon. com These are the provisional results. If you fi nd a mistake has been made let us know within 48 hours of the race by sending an email to info@ skopskimaraton. com.mk Afterwards the results will be offi cial and cannot be changed. Your Diploma will be available for download oma will be a at result page. We will have mobile app for live results l have mob

DIPLOMA

Your Diploma will be available for download at results page

FREE RACE PHOTOS – PIC2GO

On your bib number is printed unique barcode. Please make sure that this barcode is visible during the race, because it will be important for your recognition. Our photographers from more positions will photograph you during the race. To get the photos on your Facebook timeline you will need to sign up on our website.

TEAM COMPETITION

Do you run for a company or perhaps you are a member of a bigger group of friends? Compete under the same name and if your group has four contestants for the 5 PRIZES

All participants in the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay will get a medal at the fi nish line, and the most successful ones will get: a cup, certifi cates and monetary prizes. The best Macedonian contestants in the marathon and half marathon will get air tickets by our partner Wizz Air. The winner awarding ceremony will be held at about 13:30 a.m.

MARATHON RELAY EU for YOU

Marathon relay is a race of 42,195 meters which includes 4 participants. The starting number with a chip carries runner from the fi rst exchange and then they taught to the next runner on places for exchange the starting number that will be marked with signs on the track. See map for more info.