FAQ

BEFORE THE RACE

PICKING UP THE RACE NUMBER, T-SHIRT AND RACE PACKAGE

At the runners’ registration center.

When you arrive at the registration center, you must show your ID card and sign a statement that you are running at your own risk (waiver of any liability of the half marathon organizer).

YES. The person you have authorized can pick up your race package, but they also need to show their own ID card and sign, on your behalf, a statement that you are running at your own risk (waiver of any liability of the half marathon organizer).

YES. On race day the registration center is open from 06:00 to 07:30.

OFFICIAL T-SHIRT

The T-shirt is made of high-quality materials preferred by runners.

Yes, you can change the T-shirt size by editing your registration form, but keep in mind that there is a deadline after which no changes will be possible.

We are sorry, but such changes are not possible.

CHANGES TO THE REGISTRATION FORM

YES. If you made a mistake in the registration form, you can change the data you entered, but keep in mind that there is a deadline after which no changes will be possible.

You can find this information here – https://prijave.supm.rs/
All registered runners who want to change their personal data after the official deadline must contact the organizer, who will decide whether the change is possible.

YES, if there are free spots in the race you want to take part in, and before the official deadline for changing races.

YES, you have to pay the price difference between the race you registered for and the race you are going to run.

NO, you don’t have to pay the price difference, but keep in mind that there is no refund in this case.

NO, a change of race after the official “change deadline” must be approved by the organizer.

Any runner who runs a race other than the one they registered for will be automatically disqualified.

REFUNDS

The organizer is under no obligation to refund any part of the paid entry fee.

RACE DAY

Yes, it is located in the registration center and can be used until the registration center closes on race day.

Yes, it is located in the registration center. You can leave your belongings there and pick them up at the same place after the race by showing your race number.

Yes, it is. The organizer takes care of the cloakroom and has people assigned only to that.

The Subotica Half Marathon is not responsible for the loss of your belongings outside the cloakroom.

START

You can find all the information about this on our race rules page.

The start and finish of the race are at the same location, Trg Slobode 1 (Freedom Square), Subotica.

The BIB number must be worn on the chest, according to the rules of the Athletics Federation of Serbia.

NO, the chip is already activated.

You are not allowed to tamper, at any time, with the chip on the back of your BIB number.

On the back of your race number you will find a form that you should fill in for your health safety.

The information will only be used in an emergency, so that we can provide you with adequate medical care.

POSSIBLE MISTAKES WHILE RUNNING

In that case the system will mark you as disqualified. You have the right to appeal within 3 days, and you must send us proof that you ran the course as prescribed, such as a GPX file, a Strava run track or similar.

If you run outside the official course, we will disqualify you, because it endangers the safety of the race and of other runners (pavements, shortcuts and the like outside the marked course).

RACE TIME LIMIT

Yes, the time limits for the races are as follows:

  • Half marathon: 3:00h
  • 5K and 10K races: 1:30h

If your pace is slower than the race time limit and the end of the race is approaching, you have two options:

  • Speed up, or
  • Use the organizer’s vehicle, which will take you to the finish.

REFRESHMENTS DURING THE RACE

You can find all the information about this on our race rules page.

Yes, runners in all races will have water, bananas, oranges, apples, multivitamins etc. At the finish there will also be strudels, ice, the fruit already mentioned, beer and water.

FINISH ZONE

The start and finish of the race are at the same location, Trg Slobode 1 (Freedom Square), Subotica.

The finish zone is very long and large enough, so supporters have no difficulty finding a place around it.

Access to the start/finish zone is only possible with a BIB number or a special accreditation from the organizer.

NO, “non-runners” are strictly not allowed at the finish line and in the finish zone.

We ask for your respect and understanding of this rule, because the safety of the race and of all participants is our top priority.

The official end of the race is at 11:00.

There are mobile toilets in the start/finish zone and along the whole course.

AFTER THE RACE

RESULTS

Preliminary results are published on race day. A few days later, once all complaints have been received, the official results are published.

You can see them on the official website of the Subotica Half Marathon and on its official Facebook page.

TROPHIES

The overall winners of all three races and the best in the age categories of the half marathon will receive their trophies after the official end of the race, after 11:00, on the stage in the finish zone.

OFFICIAL CERTIFICATES

Official certificates will be available for download online once the official results of all races have been published.

OFFICIAL PHOTOS

The official photos are free and will be available on the official Flickr account of the Subotica Half Marathon