The importance of sports tourism: Record number of participants at the Mostar Run Weekend

The president of the Organizing Committee of the Mostar Run Weekend event, Franjo Lovrić, announced a record number of 2,500 direct participants in this year's event, which will be held in Mostar from March 21 to 23. This unique sports event will attract runners and visitors from more than 50 countries around the world, confirming Mostar as an attractive destination for sports tourism.

The event begins on Friday, March 21, with a sports fair on the sixth floor of TC Mepas Mall, starting at 10 a.m., where participants will be able to pick up their starter packs. On the same day, at 7 p.m., a Run conference with interesting lectures will be held in the congress hall of Hotel Mepas.

Among the lecturers will be famous names such as Ecija Ojdanić, Tomislav Cvitanušić and Marko Kos, who will share their experiences and advice on running and a healthy life.

On Saturday, March 22, a spectacular program is expected at the Mostar Run Weekend, which begins with the Rolla Mostar half-marathon, which starts from the bridge in Vojno at 08:30, and a 4 km charity race that will be held starting at 12:00 in front of TC Mepas Mall. The program continues with a demonstration jump from the Old Bridge at 2:00 p.m., the theater performance "Vla Vla Vlajland Cabaret" at the National Theater at 7:00 p.m., and the musical concert "Tribute to Bijelo dugme i Indexi" at OKC Abrašević starting at 9:00 p.m.

The event has been supported by local institutions for many years, such as the Sports Association of the City of Mostar, which will be an important partner this year as well. The Department of Culture of the City of Mostar has prepared a rich cultural program that includes performances by local majorettes, dance clubs and cultural and artistic societies, which will give the event an additional dimension and become a true festival of togetherness, and the support of the Tourist Board of the City of Mostar is also unquestionable.

"This event highlights the importance of sports tourism for the development of the destination, and I congratulate the local community on the skillful involvement," said Elvira Dilberović, Director of the City of Mostar Tourist Board.

Mayor Dr. Mario Kordić pointed out that the event is growing for the ninth year in a row, and that this year the topic related to people with disabilities is particularly important.

"The Mostar Run Weekend is not only a sporting event, but a platform that connects the community and raises awareness of important social issues". The mayor thanked the organizers for the excellent work they are doing to promote the city, but also everyone who supports this event, the MUP Mostar, and the general sponsor such as the company Rolla, which has been supporting the event for the third year, an even greater success is expected than in previous years, Kordić emphasized.