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Lapad Run Marks Fifth Edition: Community Rallies for Breast Cancer Awareness Through Run and Walk
Lapad Run Marks Fifth Edition: Community Rallies for Breast Cancer Awareness Through Run and Walk
The fifth edition of the Lapad Run took place this Saturday, September 27, organized by Du Motion in cooperation with the Dubrovnik-Neretva County Public Health Institute. Under clear skies and perfect recreational conditions, eager and upbeat participants joined the event to support the fight against breast cancer, taking to the Lapad course with both running and walking as October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches.
A total of 155 runners and walkers took part, with strong local attendance complemented by participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovakia, Germany, France, and Panama.
In the 10K race, Luka Rajčević set a new course record in the men’s category, finishing in 37:22, while Rita Biliš claimed first among women with a record-breaking 41:43. The 5K race saw Marin Marelić cross the finish line first in 19:08. In the women’s division, Marija Vijolić Hilić set a new record with 21:23, surpassing the previous record set by Karmen Fabris in 2021.
Full results are available on the Du Motion website.
“The Lapad Run registration list fills up just days after opening, which is always encouraging,” said Alen Bošković, director of Du Motion. “Our goal for this race is to spotlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month and promote awareness about a disease faced by so many women. It’s vital to stress the need for prevention, as well as to show solidarity with patients. Of course, sport and recreation are key to our overall health, so we aim to motivate as many fellow citizens as possible to get moving.” Bošković added that part of the proceeds from race packages will be donated to the Dubrovnik League Against Cancer.
Lapad Run concludes this year’s Du Motion racing calendar, as the organization now shifts focus to preparations for the landmark 10th edition of Du Motion – Runners’ Days Dubrovnik, set to welcome runners from around the globe on April 25 and 26, 2026.
