HALFmarathon ENKELANA
and MINI marathon 11.5KM day 26 July 2025
HALF
marathon
ENKELANA
and MINI 10KM day
26 July 2025
OURmission
Let’s run together by the lake of Pogradec, enjoy the history and the natural beauties of this city.The half night marathon will take place on the new road of Pogradec. The road passes by the beautiful lake, starting from the characteristic and old village “Lin” to the city of Pogradec. (Finish is determined by 21 Km and 97 mt).
Minimarathon starts in the city center of Pogradec, road passes by the beautiful lake to the old village “Tushemisht” and returns to the center of Pogradec. (The finish is determined 11.5 Km)
Participants will be from all over Albania but also from other countries of the world. People who want to enjoy the beautiful tourism that this city offers and the surrounding villages.
This half marathon, will be a stunning new challenge for all participants and many visitors who will be in the city of Pogradec during the hot month of July. The participants will run by the lake, on a very pleasant road, fresh and full of flowers, numerous water supply points and fruit juices.Under the rhythm of the runners’ steps, this activity will be synchronized and revived with extraordinary re-dimensions from the oldest history of the city of Pogradec.
EVENTschedule
Obtaining the necessary materials
25-26.07.2024, 10.00 AM – 20:00 PM
Distribution of bags, activity t-shirt with logo, personalized competition number,
time gauge chip, marathon indicator sheets, will be near the hotel “Enkelana”.
The journey to the start of the marathon
27.07.2023, 17:00 PM
Movement of runners from the town of Pogradec to the village of Lin, towards the start of the half night marathon 21 Km, will be made at 17:00 PM from the hotel “Enkelana”, in city center. (Travel equipment will be logged with the activity logo).
Start – Finish
19:00 PM – 23:00 PM
The activity starts in the center of Lin Village, to Pogradec. At the end of the activity, the participants are given a representation medal with the logo of personalized activity, ceremony of activity winners, certificate of participation and the results for each runner are displayed online on the marathon web site. At the end of the race there will be water, fresh fruit juices and plenty of food.
Camping and party
After marathon
For participants, three places are defined, camping, Lin village address, village Hudenisht and the city of Pogradec the area surrounded by the name Half night marathon “Enkelana”, where participants can install their tents, park their vehicles, internet service, toilets, fresh water and traditional food are provided. Also a concert will be held with singers from all Balkan countries.
Obtaining the necessary materials
26.07.2024 10:00 – 20:00 & 27.07.2024 09:00 – 17:00
Distribution of bags, activity t-shirt with logo, personalized competition number,
time gauge chip, marathon indicator sheets, will be near the hotel “ENKELANA”.
The journey to the start of the marathon
27.07.2023, 17:00 PM
Movement of runners from the town of Pogradec to the village of Lin, the journey to the half night marathon 21 Km, will be made at 17:00 PM from the hotel “ENKELANA”, in city centre. (Travel equipment will be logged with the activity logo).
Start – Finish
19:00 PM – 23:00 PM
The activity starts in the centre of Lin Village and ends to the town centre of Pogradec. At the end of the activity, the participants are given a representation medal with the logo of personalized activity, ceremony of activity winners, certificate of participation and the results for each runner are displayed online on the marathon web site. At the end of the race there will be water, fresh fruit juices and plenty of food.
Camping and party
After marathon
For participants, three places are defined, camping, Lin village address, village Hudenisht and the city of Pogradec the area surrounded by the name Half night marathon “ENKELANA”, where participants can install their tents, park their vehicles, internet service, toilets, fresh water and traditional food are provided. Also a concert will be held with singers from all Balkan countries.
Obtaining the necessary materials
26.07.2024 10:00 – 20:00 & 27.07.2024 09:00 – 17:00
Distribution of bags, activity t-shirt with logo, personalized competition number,
time gauge chip, marathon indicator sheets, will be near the hotel “ENKELANA”.
Start – Finish
19:00 PM – 23:00 PM
The activity starts at 19:00 in the town centre of Pogradec, towards the village of Tushemisht and returns to the city centre again. At the end of the activity, the participants are given a representation medal with the logo of personalized activity, ceremony of activity winners, certificate of participation and the results for each runner are displayed online on the marathon web site. At the end of the race there will be water, fresh fruit juices and plenty of food.
Camping and party
After marathon
For participants, three places are defined, camping, Lin village address, village Hudenisht and the city of Pogradec the area surrounded by the name Half night marathon “ENKELANA”, where participants can install their tents, park their vehicles, internet service, toilets, fresh water and traditional food are provided. Also a concert will be held with singers from all Balkan countries.
Winners will be announced
Half night & 11.5km marathon “ENKELANA”
For the first, second and third place the winners will be boys and girls
Winners will be announced
Half night & 11.5km marathon “ENKELANA”
For the first, second and third place the winners will be age groups:
1. 40 – 50
2. 50 – 60
3. Up 60
Obtaining the necessary materials
25-26.07.2024, 10.00 AM – 20:00 PM
Distribution of bags, activity t-shirt with logo, personalized competition number,
time gauge chip, marathon indicator sheets, will be near the hotel “Enkelana”.
The journey to the start of the half marathon
27.07.2023, 17:00 PM
Movement of runners from the town of Pogradec to the village of Lin, the journey to the half night marathon 21 Km, will be made at 17:00 PM from the hotel “ENKELANA”, in city centre. (Travel equipment will be logged with the activity logo).
Start – Finish
19:00 PM – 23:00 PM
The activity starts in the centre of Lin Village for the half marathon and ends to the centre of Pogradec. At the end of the activity, the participants are given a representation medal with the logo of personalized activity, ceremony of activity winners, certificate of participation and the results for each runner are displayed online on the marathon web site. At the end of the race there will be water, fresh fruit juices and plenty of food.
Camping and party
After marathon
For participants, three places are defined, camping, Lin village address, village Hudenisht and the city of Pogradec the area surrounded by the name Half night marathon “Enkelana”, where participants can install their tents, park their vehicles, internet service, toilets, fresh water and traditional food are provided. Also a concert will be held with singers from all Balkan countries.
Obtaining the necessary materials
26.07.2024 10:00 – 20:00 & 27.07.2024 09:00 – 17:00
Distribution of bags, activity t-shirt with logo, personalized competition number,
time gauge chip, marathon indicator sheets, will be near the hotel “ENKELANA”.
The journey to the start of the marathon
27.07.2023, 17:00 PM
Movement of runners from the town of Pogradec to the village of Lin, the journey to the half night marathon 21 Km, will be made at 17:00 PM from the hotel “ENKELANA”, in city centre. (Travel equipment will be logged with the activity logo).
Start – Finish
19:00 PM – 23:00 PM
The activity starts in the centre of Lin Village and ends to the town centre of Pogradec. At the end of the activity, the participants are given a representation medal with the logo of personalized activity, ceremony of activity winners, certificate of participation and the results for each runner are displayed online on the marathon web site. At the end of the race there will be water, fresh fruit juices and plenty of food.
Camping and party
After marathon
For participants, three places are defined, camping, Lin village address, village Hudenisht and the city of Pogradec the area surrounded by the name Half night marathon “ENKELANA”, where participants can install their tents, park their vehicles, internet service, toilets, fresh water and traditional food are provided. Also a concert will be held with singers from all Balkan countries.
Obtaining the necessary materials
26.07.2024 10:00 – 20:00 & 27.07.2024 09:00 – 17:00
Distribution of bags, activity t-shirt with logo, personalized competition number,
time gauge chip, marathon indicator sheets, will be near the hotel “ENKELANA”.
Start – Finish
19:00 PM – 23:00 PM
The activity starts at 19:00 in the town centre of Pogradec, towards the village of Tushemisht and returns to the city centre again. At the end of the activity, the participants are given a representation medal with the logo of personalized activity, ceremony of activity winners, certificate of participation and the results for each runner are displayed online on the marathon web site. At the end of the race there will be water, fresh fruit juices and plenty of food.
Camping and party
After marathon
For participants, three places are defined, camping, Lin village address, village Hudenisht and the city of Pogradec the area surrounded by the name Half night marathon “ENKELANA”, where participants can install their tents, park their vehicles, internet service, toilets, fresh water and traditional food are provided. Also a concert will be held with singers from all Balkan countries.
Winners will be announced
Half night & 11.5km marathon “ENKELANA”
For the first, second and third place the winners will be boys and girls
Winners will be announced
Half night & 11.5km marathon “ENKELANA”
For the first, second and third place the winners will be age groups:
1. 40 – 50
2. 50 – 60
4. Up 60
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Let’s run together by the lake of Pogradec, enjoy the history and the natural beauties of this city.The half night marathon will take place on the new road of Pogradec. The road passes by the beautiful lake, starting from the characteristic and old village “Lin” to the city of Pogradec. (Finish is determined by 21 Km). Participants will be from all over Albania but also from other countries of the world.
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