34. Supermaraton Zagreb - Čazma 2009
34th Supermarathon Zagreb - Čazma
Start of the Supermarathon is on Zagreb's main square, Trg bana Jelačića
This long-standing ultra marathon, held on the first Sunday in spring, travels 61.35km from Croatia's capital Zagreb to the historic town of Čazma.
The race has always been well attended by some of Europe's best ultra marathon runners, notably from Hungary and Russia. Nevertheless, with just about 50 finishers it's a small event.
Although there are no entry fees the race features plenty of prizes, free lunch for all participants after the race, and a free bus service back to Zagreb in the afternoon.
Start is on Trg bana Jelačića, Zagreb's main square. Participants run about 27 kilometres eastward on a mildly undulating and busy main road. The race then runs on much quieter roads but the route becomes more challenging with several testing hills and a long tough climb up to the finish in the hill town of Čazma.
In 2008, the winners were János Zabari of Hungary (3:49:52) and Croatia's Marija Vrajić (4:33:17).
Country: Croatia
Venue: Zagreb - Čazma
Date: 22 March 2009 (Sunday)
Distance: 61.35km
Start: 9.00 Zagreb, Trg bana Jelačića (Ban Jelačić Square)
Finish: Čazma
Entries: by e-mail, fax or post (see entry form); entries close 18 March 2009
Entry fees: no entry fees
You get: transport of personal clothing to the finish; T-Shirt, finisher medal, a warm meal after the race, bus service back to Zagreb
Prizes: trophies to the first 3; prize money to the first 10 M/F and to the first 3 in the categories (prizes are not cumulative)
Presentation: at the finish in Čazma
Number of finishers 2008: 56
Event details (in Croatian and partly in English): cazma.hr; utrke.net
Tourist information (in English): Zagreb Tourist Board; Čazma
