Sarajevo Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Sarajevo Half Marathon is an AIMS- and IAAF-certified 21,097-meter road race through the Bosnian capital, organized by NGO Marathon Sarajevo and the Sarajevo Running Club. Runners start and finish at Marijin Dvor on Zmaja od Bosne Street, tracing a fast, flat route through a city where Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern influences meet. Seven refreshment stations line the course, at kilometers 4.1, 7.0, 9.0, 10.7, 14.8, 17.6, and 19.6, and the race carries a 3-hour time limit. The event runs alongside a 10K and a 5K on the same morning, and is currently title-sponsored by Persil, with Powerade, BH Telecom, and Sport Vision among the supporting partners. Now in its seventh edition, the race has grown into one of the largest running gatherings in Bosnia and Herzegovina, drawing both local club runners and an increasing number of international visitors to the city.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Baščaršija (Sarajevo Old Town)
Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica)
Latin Bridge
Sarajevo Cathedral of Jesus' Sacred Heart
Zmaja od Bosne Street (Sniper Alley)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 14 on race day for the half marathon
- Runners under 18 may need a parent or guardian consent form
Required Documents
- Valid photo ID or passport for packet pickup
- Signed liability waiver / medical declaration
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the official Sarajevo Marathon website
- In-person packet pickup and late registration at the race expo, subject to availability
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable
Contact the organizer directly for any deferral or bib-transfer exceptions
Held alongside a 10K and a 5K on the same morning
Title sponsor is Persil, with Powerade, BH Telecom, and Sport Vision as supporting partners
Organized by NGO Marathon Sarajevo and the Sarajevo Running Club
Course record and elevation are modest, with a fast, largely flat city-center layout
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