Sunday 23. 6. 2024
START OF THE RACE AT 04:49 AM CEST (Central European Summer Time)
The summer solstice is a magical time. The longest day of the year. The sun rises and lures us out. The runners are about to celebrate this moment in their own way. At 4:49 CET we will run together to meet the marathon distance. 42,195 kilometers of euphoria, pain and finally happiness. Join us and experience the wonderful atmosphere of the waking day. Along the way, you will be encouraged by the awakening nature, you will experience the morning peace and the beginning of a new day. Welcome summer with us, one of the four most beautiful seasons
This is the SUNRISE MARATHON on June 23, 2024!
PRE RACE INFO
Starting number:
Dear runners!
SUNRISE MARATHON | The HALF MARATHON will start on Sunday, June 23 at 4:49 a.m.
Please pay close attention to the weather forecast and adjust your drinking regime and clothing accordingly. It should be a pleasant 14 – 16 degrees at the start. But it will gradually get warmer. A large part of the race course will be in the shade.
Important information:
Immediately after the start, you will have an introductory lap on the inline track.
You will then leave the area and set off on the track. After about 2.2 km from the start (the first crossroads after the bridge over the motorway), the route splits in the FIRST LAP. Our organizers will be there to help you find your way around! Marathon runners turn right (keep on the right side of the road) and run towards the turn at the Chrlice biotope.
Participants in the half marathon will run directly. Stay on the left side of the road! After the turn at Holásky, you return directly to the finish. The second and third rounds are the same as for marathon runners.
Course marking: Our organizers will be at every important place to help you navigate the course. The first two kilometers and then every 5 kilometers of the marathon course will be marked with orientation boards. The half marathon is not marked by individual kilometers, but the course through the finish area at 0.9 km, 4.7 km, 12.9 km and the finish is at 21.095 km will help you orient yourself.
Luggage storage: We recommend that you keep your belongings (except valuables) in the car. The guarded storage will be in operation until 10:00 a.m., after which the organizer is no longer responsible for the stored items.
Transport to the start: A special connection of the N94 bus line departs at 3:00 a.m. from the Main Train Station as part of the regular departure (the connection connects to all lines of the night departure). We have an agreement with the transport company that it will continue from the terminal in Modřice to the starting point. He will be there at about 3:40 a.m. You will have enough time to warm up and arrange any registration and collection of your start number. The ticket can be paid for with the driver or by credit card at the terminal on the bus. You must choose the type of ticket for 3 zones! It is necessary to tell the driver that you are going to the Olympia Center. An indicative map of the bus departure point can be found in the attachment to this e-mail. A taxi from the center of Brno costs about 350-400 CZK and the journey takes about 15 minutes. To park your own car, use the parking lot with plenty of free spaces in close proximity to the start and finish.
Refreshment stations: There will be two refreshment stations on the track. One in the target area and one before the turn at the Chrlice biotope. Water, an ionic drink, bananas, oranges, raisins and salt will be available at the target’s location. At the turnaround in Chrlice there is water and an ionic drink. Water and ion tank will be prepared in cups. In case of very warm weather, we will expand the offer of water in 0.5 l PET bottles at the turnaround in Holásky. There will be plenty of fluids! For your own refreshments, there will be a place reserved at the refreshment station in the start and finish area. After the run, plenty of fluids will be available, as well as cakes and fruit to replenish energy. To cool down and relax tired muscles, you can use the outdoor showers and the facilities of the Olympia Centre.
Medical service: It will be provided by paramedics at all times. We recommend individual accident insurance. The contact details of the rescuers are on the start number. Read the rules and propositions in detail.
List of entries: https://championchip.cz/RegSystem/data/Sunrise2024. Any discrepancies should be resolved in advance by replying to this e-mail. Any unpaid entry fee can be paid on the spot – in cash or QR codes.
Pick up start numbers:
on Friday, June 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Running Special Shop at Gorkého 40
on Saturday, June 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Running Special Shop at Gorkého 40
on Sunday, June 23 from 3:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. at the start and finish point – Olympiacentrum
Take advantage of Friday’s or Saturday‚s date! Before the race, you can then run and prepare for the race. You can also pick up the number for your colleagues or friends.
When picking up numbers in our Running Special Shop, you can buy sports equipment at bargain prices.
We look forward to seeing you at the start!
Your team BehejBrno.com
A map of the night departure stations showing the stop of bus line N94 in the direction of MODŘICE. There is only a 03:00 service to Olympia.
NEWS
6/19/2023 – Next year we can sleep. The official time of sunrise and thus the start of our race is up to 04:49 LSEC. We look forward to seeing you!!!
6/18/2023 – The first photos from today’s race are already in our gallery
6/16/2023 – Orientation plan – how to get to the start. In Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/Ynvv3dcHx61uqS1n6
6/15/2023 – Start number – what it looks like and what information you can find on it
6/13/2023 – Pre race info
Dear runners!
SUNRISE MARATHON | HALF MARATHON will start on Sunday, June 18 at 4:47 a.m. Please pay close attention to the weather forecast and adjust your drinking regime and clothing accordingly. At the start, it should be a pleasant 16-18 degrees. Much of the race track will be in the shade.
Important information: After the introductory lap, a group of marathoners and half marathoners will split up at the first intersection behind the bridge over the highway at a distance of 2.2 km from the start. Participants of the half marathon will head straight ahead, directly to the Holasky lakes (keep on the left side of the road), marathoners will run to the right towards the Chrlice biotope (keep on the right side of the road). In the next rounds, everyone runs the same route together. Follow the instructions of our organizers!!! They will help you find your way. Everything will be sufficiently marked with orientation tables.
Track marking: At every important place there will be our organizers who will help you with orientation on the track. The first two kilometers and then every 5 km of the marathon track will be marked with orientation boards. The half marathon is not marked by individual kilometers, but the orientation will help you run through the finish area at 0.9 km, 4.7 km, 12.9 km and the finish is at 21.095 km.
Transport to the start: A special connection of bus line N94 departs at 3:00 a.m. from the Main Railway Station (the connection connects to all night start lines). We have an agreement with the transport company that it will continue from the terminus in Modřice to the starting point. He will be there at about 3:40. You will have enough time to warm up and arrange a possible registration and pick-up of the starting number. The ticket can be paid at the driver or by credit card at the terminal on the bus. You need to choose the type of ticket for 3 zones – 33 CZK! It is necessary to tell the driver that you are going to the Olympia center. Orientation plan of the place of departure of the bus can be found in the attachment of this mail. A taxi from the center of Brno costs about 350-400 CZK and the journey takes about 15 minutes. For parking with your own car, use the parking lot with plenty of free spaces in close proximity to the start and finish.
Refreshment station: There will be two refreshment stations on the line. One in the target area and one in front of the turn at the Chrlický biotope. Water, ionic drink, bananas, oranges, raisins and salt will be available in the simplicity of the goal. On the turn in Chrlice water and ionic drink. From the third round also gels and energy jellies. Water and ion will be prepared in cups. In case of warm weather, we will expand the offer of water in 0.5 l PET bottles still on the turn in Holásky. Fluids will be plentiful! After the run, there will be plenty of fluids, as well as cookies and fruit to replenish the energy. To cool and relax tired muscles, you can use outdoor showers and possibly the facilities of the Olympia Center.
Storage of things: We recommend that you keep your belongings (except valuables) in the car. The guarded storage room will work and will be open until 10:00 a.m., after which the organizer is no longer responsible for the stored items.
Medical service: It will be provided by an ambulance at all times. We recommend individual accident insurance. Contact for rescuers is on the starting number. Read the rules and propositions in detail.
List of participants: https://championchip.cz/RegSystem/data/Sunrise2023.
Resolve any discrepancies in advance by replying to this email. You can pay any unpaid entry fee on the spot – only in cash.
Picking up the starting numbers:
- on Friday, June 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Running Shop on Gorkého 40, Brno
- on Sunday, June 18, from 3:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. at the start and finish point – Olympiacentrum
Take advantage of the Friday term! Before the race, you can then run in peace and prepare for the race. You can also pick up the number to colleagues or friends.
When picking up numbers in our Running Shop, you can buy sports equipment at discounted prices.
We look forward to seeing you at the start.
Your team BehejBrno.com
6/9/2023 – Live broadcast from the race again on the web. For your loved ones and friends who want to see your performance on the track! Link here: https://tinyurl.com/297mvwgl.
6/7/2023 – News about the preparations for the race. Everything is running according to plan. We will gradually publish important information. You will receive information by e-mail within the next week. There will be everything from the organization of the race through the dates of picking up the starting numbers to information about transport to the place. We have ordered delivery of participants by night line to the shopping center. You don’t have to worry that you won’t get to the start in time!
Track
Flat profile, 5 equally long laps
Start and finish
The center of the race is at the Olympia Shopping Mall Brno, Modřice
Time Measuring
Electronic chip timer
Additional race
Half marathon
Are you an experienced runner or do you just want to accept the challenge and run a marathon distance?
Then you are in the right place! Five laps with a total of 42,195 meters will test your performance. You will enjoy a unique sunrise combined with physical activity!
Prizes for the winners
The first three places in the overall ranking, regardless of category, will receive cash bonuses.
Material prizes and trophies are prepared for the best three runners in individual categories.
Prizes and rewards for marathon winners
The first three places in each category will receive a trophy and small prizes.
In addition, the first three competitors in the men’s and women’s categories in overall ranking win a financial reward.
- 1st place CZK 2,000
- 2nd place CZK 1,000
- 3rd place 500 CZK
Categories – individuals
- MA (men A) 18 – 45 years
- ŽA (woman A) 18 – 39 years
- MB (men B) 46 – 65 years
- ŽB (woman B) 40 and older
- MC (men C) 66 and older
Do you run for fun? Are you actively racing? Do you want to run a half marathon track?
This time you will test your performance and next time you will run the entire marathon distance.
Categories – individuals
- Men
- Women
Prizes for the winners:
The first three places in the overall ranking, regardless of category, will receive small prizes and trophies.
What awaits you?
- Medals for all participants
- Refreshments for runners on the track at the finish
- The background facilities of the race in close proximity to the start
- Flat track with minimal elevation
- Time limit 6 hours
Race route and altitude profile
Starting fee
Entry fee until 31 December 2023 – CZK 800.00
Entry fee until 14 May 2024 – CZK 900.00
Entry fee 15 May to 23 June 2024 – CZK 1100.00
Entry fee until 31 December 2023 – CZK 750.00
Entry fee until 14 May 2024 – CZK 850.00
Entry fee 15 May to 23 June 2024 – CZK 1000.00
Race information
- entry fee in the prescribed amount can participate in the race.
- Each competitor must have a visible start number on his chest (not on his back) and also the chip must be placed according to the organizer’s instructions throughout the race
- The time limit is 6 hours from the start – the official end of the race is at 10:49 CEST
- The time is measured from the starting shot to passing the finish line. This time decides the final ranking. In addition, everyone receives their so-called chip time (net time of the start and finish)
- All competitors are forbidden to use any means of transport during the race
- All competitors are forbidden to use headphones, music players and similar devices during the race, which affect the perception of the organizers‘ instructions. Violation of this rule may result in disqualification
- It is forbidden to run outside the marked track. Violation of this rule is grounds for disqualification
- The race takes place in any weather. The race director has the right to cancel or interrupt the race in serious circumstances, taking into account the health of the competitors
- All participants are responsible for their physical condition
- All participants are fully responsible for their own safety and start at their own risk
- All competitors are obliged to respect the regulations and instructions of the organizers
- The organizer is not responsible for any damage to health or property caused by participation in the race
- The organizer reserves the right to interrupt or terminate the registration without prior notice
- Registration is valid only after crediting the amount to the organizer’s account. If the amount is not credited to the organizer’s account within 3 days of registration, it will be canceled
- Decisive for the amount of the entry fee is the day of registration
- The registration fee (entry fee) is non-refundable in full
- Upon personal registration, the entry fee must be paid in cash and in full
- The organizer reserves the right to waive the entry fee in selected cases
The track is on a 95% paved surface (asphalt, paved surface – threshing, clay base), the markings are after each kilometer, the profile is flat with minimal elevation. One lap measures 8300 meters. In the first lap, a leading bike will be present.
Race course plan – one lap:
Elevation:
- 4:30 Arranging of the main race competitors at the start
- 04.49 Joint start of the marathon and half marathon
- 06.00 Expected finish of the half marathon winner
- 07.15 Expected finish of the marathon winner
- 10:00 Announcement of results, decoration of the overall winners of both races and of individual categories
- 10:49 End of the race
It is possible through the registration form. Payment of the entry fee must be made under the sent variable symbol (assigned ID) and specific symbol 1224 to the account of the organizer No. 7456266001/5500, Raiffeisenbank a.s., no later than 3 days after registration, otherwise it will be canceled.
For payments from abroad: IBAN CZ4655000000007456266001, SWIFT code: RZBCCZPP. SHA (shared) payment method. Account owner: MARATON Brno, Gorazdova 91/2, Brno. The last day for registration and payment by bank transfer is June 21, 2024. Until June 21, 2024, electronic registration will be open with payment only in cash directly at the place of issue of starting bags. Each participant is obliged to enter a valid e-mail to which he will be sent payment instructions. After completing the registration, we recommend checking your details in the list of registered and resolving any complaints immediately via the e-mail address info (@) BehejBrno.com.
Registration of individuals is also possible on 21 and 23 June 2024 at the place of issue of starting bags. Payment must be made in cash on the spot in the prescribed amount. Registration of relays and teams on site is no longer possible. The entry fee is non-refundable, the organizer allows only the rewriting of registration for another participant, but no later than June 10, 2024. Rewriting is possible only once.
Mass registrations of companies, clubs, etc. are possible through this forms. Once completed, send it to our email address info (@) behejbrno.com together with your billing information.
Limited series of participant t-shirts
Take your marathon experience with you in the form of a limited series of participant T-shirts. You can order a women’s or men’s cut for 690 CZK / 28 EUR. Order together with registration for the race or in our e-shop ACSPORT.CZ. Valid only for paid registrations until 31 May 2024.
The visualization of the T-shirt is illustrative. Subject to change.
Partners of the event
The race is held with the financial support of the Statutory City of Brno in the amount of CZK 110,000 on 2023.
19. 6. 2022
Unofficial results
17. 6. 2022
Start lists:
Registration for the Sunday race is still possible on Friday at the ACSPORT store. CZ from 10:30 to 17:30 and at the starting point on Sunday from 4:00 to 4:30. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of the race!
16/6/2022 Map of night starting stations with marking of the stop of bus line N94 direction MODŘICE. There is only a service to Olympia on Sundays at 03:00
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15/06/2022
SUNRISE MARATHON | HALF MARATHON
Sunday 19/06/2022
Start of the race 4:47:00
Dear runners,
SUNRISE MARATHON | Half MARATHON will start on Sunday, June 19 at 4:47 a.m. Please pay close attention to the weather forecast and adjust your drinking regime and clothing accordingly. At the start should be a pleasant 16 – 18 degrees. Much of the race track will be in the shade.
Important information: After the introductory round, a group of marathoners and half marathoners split up at the first intersection behind the bridge over the highway at a distance of 2.2 km from the start. Participants of the half marathon will head straight, directly to the Holásecké lakes (keep on the left side of the road), marathoners will run to the right towards the Chrlický biotope (keep on the right side of the road). In the next rounds, everyone runs along the same route together. Our organizers will help you in orientation. Everything will be sufficiently marked with orientation tables. We recommend concentrating on the instructions of the organizers.
Track marking: At every important place there will be our organizers who will help you with orientation on the track. The first two kilometers and then every 5 km of the marathon track will be marked with orientation boards. The half marathon is not marked by individual kilometers, but the orientation will help you run through the finish area at 0.9 km, 4.7 km, 12.9 km and the finish is at 21.095 km.
Storage of things: We recommend that you keep your belongings (except valuables) in the car. The guarded storage room will work and will be open until 10:00 a.m., after which the organizer is no longer responsible for the stored items.
Transport to the start: A special connection of line N94 departs as part of the regular start at 3:00 from the Main Railway Station (the connection connects to all night start lines). We have an agreement with the transport company that it will continue from the final in Modřice to the starting point. He will be there at about 3:40. You will have enough time to warm up and arrange any registration and picking up the starting number. The price for transport is 27 CZK (16 CZK for owners of prepaid tickets). It is also possible to pay at the driver, even by credit card. It is necessary to inform the driver that you are going to the Olympia Center. An indicative map of the bus’s departure point can be found in the attachment to this mail. A taxi from the center of Brno costs about 350-400 CZK and the journey takes about 15 minutes. For parking with your own car, use the parking lot with plenty of free space in close proximity to the start and finish.
Refreshment station: There will be two refreshment stations on the line. One in the target area and one in front of the turn at the Chrlický biotope. Water, ionic drink, bananas, oranges, raisins and salt will be available in the simplicity of the goal. On the turn in Chrlice water and ionic drink. From the third round also gels and energy jellies. Water and ion will be prepared in cups. In case of warm weather, we will expand the offer of water in 0.5 l PET bottles still on the turn in Holásky. Fluids will be plentiful!
After the run, there will be plenty of fluids, as well as cookies and fruit to replenish the energy. To cool and relax tired muscles, you can use outdoor showers and possibly the facilities of the Olympia Center.
Medical service: It will be provided by an ambulance at all times. We recommend individual accident insurance. Contact for rescuers is on the starting number. Read the rules and propositions in detail.
List of participants: You can find IT HERE. Resolve any discrepancies in advance by replying to this email. You can pay any unpaid entry fee on the spot – only in cash.
Picking up the starting numbers:
- on Friday, August 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Running Shop on Gorkého 40, Brno
- on Sunday, June 19, from 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. at the start and finish point – Olympiacentrum
Take advantage of the Friday term! Before the race, you can then run in peace and prepare for the race. You can also pick up the number to colleagues or friends.
When picking up numbers in our Running Shop, you can buy sports equipment at discounted prices. For example, a T-shirt „Runner“ for a symbolic 447 CZK!
We look forward to seeing you at the start!
Your team BehejBrno.com
14. 6. 2022
Tomorrow, Wednesday 15/06/2022 we will be sending out an important e-mail with pre-launch information. We will also publish them on our website and facebook. Please pay attention to them. We look forward to seeing you at the start of sunrise Marathon 2022!
13. 6. 2022
For all participants, in cooperation with the Brno Public Transport Company, a.s., we are preparing a morning connection to the starting point. Details will be sent to you in the pre-launch email on Wednesday 15.6. Track your email inbox, including the „bulk“ and „SPAM“ folders. Of course, we will also publish information on our website and facebook.
10. 6. 2022
Add to your favorite bookmarks a link to the live Internet stream from the race – https://www.tvcom.cz/Zapas/Sport-Atletika/Sezona-2022/209917-Sunrise-Marathon.htm.
7. 6. 2022
The race is coming. In less than two weeks, you will run towards the marathon distance along with the sunrise. Preparations culminate. The track is in good shape and the organizers are ready to provide you with everything you can to enjoy Sunday morning. In the week before the race, we will send instructions for the competitors. When to pick up the starting numbers, a brief description of the track and the schedule of the race day. We look forward to seeing you at the start on 19/06/2022!
14. 6. 2022
Tomorrow, Wednesday 15/06/2022 we will be sending out an important e-mail with pre-launch information. We will also publish them on our website and facebook. Please pay attention to them.
We look forward to seeing you at the start of sunrise Marathon 2022!
13. 6. 2022
For all participants, in cooperation with the Brno Public Transport Company, a.s., we are preparing a morning connection to the starting point. Details will be sent to you in the pre-launch email on Wednesday 15.6. Track your email inbox, including the „bulk“ and „SPAM“ folders. Of course, we will also publish information on our website and facebook.
10. 6. 2022
Add to your favorite bookmarks a link to the live Internet stream from the race – https://www.tvcom.cz/Zapas/Sport-Atletika/Sezona-2022/209917-Sunrise-Marathon.htm.
7. 6. 2022
The race is coming. In less than two weeks, you will run towards the marathon distance along with the sunrise. Preparations culminate. The track is in good shape and the organizers are ready to provide you with everything you can to enjoy Sunday morning. In the week before the race, we will send instructions for the competitors. When to pick up the starting numbers, a brief description of the track and the schedule of the race day. We look forward to seeing you at the start on 19/06/2022!