The Kolasin tourist offer of the upcoming summer will be more vibrant with another event. It is the mountain marathon "Bjelasica Ultra Trail", organized by the NGO "A New Beginning". This sport manifestation will be dedicated to professional and recreational racers but also all nature lovers. It will be held under the slogan "Attractive, Worldwide". "The trail is an activity that combines running, and where there are steep slopes also for hiking. After Nordic skiing, it is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and has earned proper attention in the countries of our region. At the official ITRA (International Trail Running Association) website, almost a million and a half of professional racing drivers are registered, collecting ITRA points,"- explained the organizers.
By placing the manifestation on Bjelasica, they wanted, as they say, to emphasize the tourist potential of this mountain and Kolasin, but also on the healthy lifestyles that are promoted through this competition. After that manifestation, Kolasin is expected to be even better placed on the map of sports tourism. No less important is to point healthy lifestyles and the importance of staying in nature. Organizers hope that, in this way, they will contribute to the affirmation of running among the younger population. The mountain marathon, as planned, will be held from August 16th to 18th, and the organizers prepared three races for participants "passing through one of the most beautiful places in the Balkans".
"By participating in the race, competitors will be able to run through one of the three remaining rainforests in Europe, to admire the beauties of mountain lakes, and also to catch a break in one of the traditional Bjelasica katun. The first race, "Big Bear", 58km long, is intended for professional racers who are actively involved in this sport, the other of 37km, the "Little Bear" is for the recreational runners who plan to shift their borders, and the third race of 9km, "Family Trail" is intended for families and all other participants who want to spend quality time in the nature, " said NGO "A New Beginning". The fact that the race of "Big Bear" by ITRA is scored with three points and gives the manifestation international character.
Text by Dragana Scepanovic, on April 7th 2019, read more at Vijesti
