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FAQ'S

Runners can pick up their packets at Du Motion Runners' Corner in Lazareti (address: Frana Supila 8). Content of the packet depends on the race and type of packet (basic, plus or VIP).

Runners' Corner working hours: Thursday 24.04. 3 PM - 7 PM, Friday 25.04. and Saturday 26.04. 10 AM - 7 PM.

Don't forget to bring your photo ID with you to packet pickup.

Can anyone pick up a race packet for me?

You can authorize another person to pick up your race packet for you by e-mailing us and providing a copy of your identity card.

Race start

• Dubrovnik Half Marathon: Sunday April 27, 9:30am
• 5K: Sunday April 27, 9:35am
• Run The Wall: Saturday April 26, 10am
• Kids' Race: Saturday April 26, 11am

Start and finish of all races is on Stradun. Only runners wearing official bib are allowed to enter the start area.

There are different corrals for 21K and 5K race. Please go to your assigned start corral before 9:10 a.m and follow the instructions of our coordinators and volunteers in order to ensure a smooth starting procedure.

Wardrobe

Wardrobe will be available at Sponza Palace on Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 am and on Sunday from 7 to 8:30 am (see the map). Please store your gear within the specified time frame to avoid being late for the race start. You can pick up your gear after the race on Saturday until 12 pm and on Sunday until 1 pm.

Lost and found

All items found will be brought to the wardrobe in Sponza.

Toilets in the start-finish area

Toilets can be found near the start-finish area (see the map)

How to get to the start-finish area?

By public transportation
From Gruž and ferry port: Take a bus no 1A , 1B and 3. Get off the last stop in Pile. Walk through the Pile Gate to Stradun. From Lapad and Babin Kuk: Take the bus line no 2 , 4 or 6. Get off the last stop in Pile. Walk through the Pile Gate to Stradun. From Boninovo: Take the bus line no 1, 4, or 6. Get off the last stop in Pile. Walk through the Pile Gate to Stradun. For more details on public transport, please check the web page of local bus company Libertas http://www.libertasdubrovnik.hr/city-timetable/

By car
We do not recommend coming by car. The Old Town is car free zone and it may be difficult to find a parking spot near Old Town. If you still decide to come by car, keep in mind that some roads will be closed on Sunday April 30 and that special traffic regulation will apply.

Water stations

Water and aid for competitors will be provided at 12 stations placed along the race tracks and at the finish line. On water stations you can get water, isotonic drinks, fruits and juice. (see the map)

Pacemakers

Our pacemakers will set the pace for the following target times: 1:40, 1:50, 2:00. The pacemakers can be identified by a blue balloon with the finish time written on it.

Traffic

During half marathon and 5K races city streets will be completely closed for traffic.

Toilets along the course

You will find two toilets at 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7.5th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 15.5th, 18.5th, 19th and 20th km.

Medical aid

For the medical aid along the race course, you will be able to contact volunteers on bikes or Red Cross volunteers at the water stations. The primary medical tent will be placed at the start/finish line zone (see the map).

Quitting

If a competitor quits due to his/her injury or in case competitor is not able to proceed to the next water/aid station or to the finish line, s/he is obliged to contact the Organizer.

All the competitors are kindly asked that, in the above mentioned case of quitting the race, or in the case of witnessing injury or injuries of other competitors, they immediately contact the Organizer.

Time limit

• Dubrovnik Half Marathon - 3h
• 5K - 3h
• Run The Wall - no limit
• Kids' Race - no limit

Race numbers / timing chips

Each competitor will be given race number and a timing chip. All the competitors have to wear their race numbers and timing chip during the entire race. Race number has to be clearly visible, placed either on competitor’s chest or belly and cannot be covered by a backpack or any clothing item. It is not possible to transfer your race number to any other person. It is not allowed to change the race number in any way. We can only track your time when you cross the mats lying at the start, along the course and at the finish. Persons who do not have these times will be disqualified.

Race number transfer

it is not possible to transfer your race number to another person since it is person-related.

Time measurement

Official timing partner: Stotinka Ltd for electronic timing

Race results

Searchable race results will be available on www.stotinka.hr.

Awards ceremony

Official award ceremony starts at main stage on Stradun around 10:30am for 5K and 11:30am for 21K. Only absolute winners in men and women categories are announced.

Registered runners lists

Lists of registered runners will be available shortly prior to the races on our webpage.

Liability disclaimer

Organizer is not accountable for the damages, injuries or accidents that may occur during the race. Runners are participating at their own risk. By applying for and participating at Event, all the participating competitors agree to grant consent that any and all the photographed and/or filmed material can be published, used and emitted publicly and otherwise used for the purpose of Event’s promotion.

Any questions on spot?

For any information and issues, come to the first volunteer with an "Ask me" sign on the t-shirt.

Runner Pass validity period

Your Runner pass is valid April 24 - 30 2025.

Race photos

Photos from all the races will be available on Du Motion Facebook page shortly after the event. Since we usually take thousands of photos (literally), it might take a few days to publish them all.