26th Sri Chinmoy Marathon 2025

Registration
Registration ends: 9.3.2025 (Sunday), 11:59 PM
You can register through @srichinmoyraces.mk

Registration fee
The registration fee for Marathon / Half-marathon is 25 EUR.
The registration fee for Half-marathon Relay is 80 EUR.

Sunday, March 16

7:30 -> Start of the marathon
8:30 -> Start of the half-marathon
13:30 -> The marathon and half-marathon end simultaneously
14:00 -> Marathon and half-marathon awards ceremony

The start of the races is in Skopje City Park, near Luna Park.
The 1.739 km loop is located in the City Park amidst its beautiful nature.
The length of the track is officially certified by national certificate number MKD2024-0001.

View the location -> https://srichinmoyraces.mk/lokacija

IMPORTANT: Marathon and half-marathon are street races run on the concrete and asphalted part of the above described track. The track is certified and the part of it in the tartan track area will be properly marked and secured so that it is not run on as it is not part of the certified track.

Race packets include:
race number/bib with a chip for timekeeping
t-shirt (dri-fit custom race t-shirt)
finisher medal
paper diploma
trophies for winners (first, second and third place)
digital photos
refreshments during the race
storage of personal belongings during the race
preparing and securing of the track
timing
toilets available at the start/finish area
medical assistance

Race packets will be picked up at Lotus Fountain, Skopje City Park, during the following hours:

14.3.2025 (Friday) from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
15.3.2025 (Saturday) from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

If the participant cannot pick up the race packet, a third party can pick up the race packet on behalf of the participant by presenting a copy of the registration confirmation e-mail.

The timing will be done electronically.
On the back of the race number/bib is placed timing chip which you must not damage/destroy (bend) in any way, otherwise your time will not be recorded.
The race number/bib is to be placed on the front of the shirt and must be visible at all times during the race and during the entry to the finish line.

The time limit for the marathon is 6 hours.
The time limit for the half-marathon is 5 hours.
The time limit for the half-marathon relay is 5 hours.

There will be a well-stocked refreshment station with drinks and food at the start/finish area.

Food and snacks are for registered runners only – helpers will need to bring their own.The refreshment station will have typical ultra fair: water, isotonic, fresh fruit, dried fruit, chips, nuts, chocolate, etc.

Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited during the race.

The staff members of Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team will serve the runners to the best of their ability. They provide general support to all runners as well as technical/administrative race support. The race director is always present at the timing station. If certain problems or special needs arise, please contact the race director.

Visitors are most welcome at the races, but please note that they should provide their own food and snacks – the refreshment station is for race participants only.

Also there is strictly no pacing allowed - runners may not be accompanied for any portion of any lap.

At the start/finish zone, medical assistance will be provided during the race, in case of necessary medical assistance, but this does not include massages, etc.
If a health issue is detected, the participant will be discreetly asked by the medical staff or the race director to stop the race. Such decisions are final and are for the benefit of the participant.

All finishers will be awarded a medal and a diploma, and the winners - first, second and third place - will be awarded a trophy, a medal and a diploma.

Winners will be announced in the following categories:

MARATHON

Marathon men - absolute category
Marathon men 40-49
Marathon men 50-59
Marathon men 60+ 

Marathon women - absolute category
Marathon women 35-44
Marathon women 45-54
Marathon women 54+

HALF-MARATHON

Half-marathon men - absolute category
Half-marathon men 40-49
Half-marathon men 50-59
Half-marathon men 60+ 

Half-marathon women - absolute category
Half-marathon women 35-44
Half-marathon women 45-54
Half-marathon women 54+

HALF-MARATHON RELAY

Half-marathon relay - absolute category (mixed relay)

Results and photos of the event will be published immediately after the event, on the organizer's website www.srichinmoyraces.mk

Marathon participants must be 18 or older on race day.
Half-marathon participants must be 16 or older on race day.