Propositions for the 13th year of dm women's run
Instructions and Basic Information
Main Organizer: BE COOL, s.r.o., Krajinská 37, 821 06 Bratislava, Slovak Republic, in cooperation with Bratislava Marathon, o.z.
Co-organizers: The Capital City of Slovakia Bratislava, Bratislava Self-Governing Region, Municipal Districts Bratislava – Ružinov, Staré Mesto, and Petržalka
Date: 20.09.2025
Location: Eurovea (Pribinova Street), Danube riverbank, city center of Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Event Time: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs.
Race Start Times:
09:00 hrs. – 4 km run + Nordic walking (start and finish at Eurovea)
15:00 hrs. – 10 km run (start and finish at Eurovea)
Mother and daughter run
As part of the 4 km race, a special subcategory, "Mother and Daughter Run," will once again be included. Our aim is to encourage family bonding and strengthen the generational connection between mothers and daughters while recognizing their shared sporting effort. We are curious to see whether it will be the mothers who bring their daughters to participate or vice versa.
BONUS: Discounted registration fee of €40 per couple.
Race course: 4 km and 10 km
Both races will start in wave format to ensure maximum comfort, safety, smoothness, and sufficient space on the course. The organizer will announce detailed wave/corridor schedules before the race. During registration, participants must select their starting wave based on their expected race time.
Each corridor will accommodate a maximum of 1,500 participants. If a corridor reaches capacity, participants must select the next available one. Nordic Walking participants must register in the final wave marked "D" to avoid collisions with running participants.
The final starting wave allocations will be announced by 31.07.2025, depending on the number of registered runners.
Wave start system:
Each wave will begin only after the last runner of the previous wave has finished. Therefore, all start times are approximate. No wave will start earlier than scheduled. Participants should enter their starting corridor at least 10 minutes before their designated start time.
10 km - according to expected finish time:
- Start 15:00
A - up to 55 minutes (pace up to 5:30 min/km)
B - 55 - 60 minutes (pace from 5:30 to 6:00 min/km) - Start 15:20
C - 60 - 65 minutes (pace from 6:00 to 6:30 min/km)
D - over 65 minutes (pace over 6:30 min/km)
4 km - according to expected finish time:
- Start 09:00 - A - over 30 minutes (pace over 7:30 min/km)
- Start 10:00 - B - 27 - 30 minutes (pace from 6:45 to 7:30 min/km)
- Start 11:00 - C - 24 - 27 minutes (pace from 6:00 to 6:45 min/km)
- Start 12:00 - D - up to 24 minutes (pace up to 6:00 min/km)
Main Officials:
- Race Director: Peter Pukalovič
- Technical Director & Chief Organizer: Jozef Pukalovič
- Sports Director: Tomáš Willwéber
- Safety Manager: Dag Bělák
Participant Limit:
The organizer guarantees participation and all event-related benefits for the first 9,000 registered runners with a fully paid entry fee. An additional 1,000 entries are reserved for event partners and are not available for general sale. The total participant limit is 10,000 runners. A participant is considered properly registered only after the entry fee is paid (or after entering a voucher code sent by the organizer into the registration system), at which point the system assigns a race number.
Once the participant limit is reached, it will no longer be possible to register runners who have signed up but have not completed payment or entered the voucher code. Therefore, it is recommended to complete the payment (or enter the code) at the time of registration.
Registration:
Registration is available online and in person, if the participant limit has not been reached.
Online Registration Deadline: Until September 17, 2025, at 18:00 via predpredaj.sk and bratislavamarathon.sk
In-Person Registration:
- Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12:00 – 19:00 (Eurovea)
- Friday, September 19, 2025: 12:00 – 19:00 (Eurovea)
- Saturday, September 20, 2025: 08:00 – 12:00 (Eurovea) (at least 2 hours before the start of the race)
After completing the registration form, the system will offer payment options via credit card or internet banking. Upon successful payment, a confirmation email will be sent. Participants can verify their registration in the start list on the event website bratislavamarathon.com.
Entry Fee (Depending on Payment Date):
- €25 – if paid by July 31, 2025
- €30 – if paid between August 1, 2025 – September 20, 2025
- €40 – for a mother-daughter pair in the 4 km run category
The price of the participant T-shirt (a functional sports T-shirt by New Balance with event graphics) at the event will be €35. However, only the remaining sizes available after the pre-sale will be offered. If you are seriously interested in purchasing a participant T-shirt, we highly recommend buying it during the pre-sale along with your race entry. This way, you’ll get it at a €10 discount, ensure its availability, and secure your preferred size.
A part of the entry fee (€2), along with contributions from event partners, will go towards building a sports area in Bratislava as part of the 13th edition of the dm sports zone project. More information about past projects can be found on the event website.
Entry fees are non-refundable. If a participant notifies their absence by August 31, 2025, they may transfer their entry to the next edition of the event.
Payment Options:
- Credit card or internet banking – allows for immediate verification of registration and payment in the participant list.
- In person at the event venue – cash or card payments accepted, if the participation limis is not met
Categories & Age Limits:
Women:
- Ž39 – up to 39 years old (born between 1986 – 2009/2013)
- Ž40 – 40 – 49 years old (born between 1976 – 1985)
- Ž50 – 50 – 59 years old (born between 1966 – 1975)
- Ž60 – 60 – 69 years old (born between 1956 – 1965)
- Ž70 – 70 years and older (born in 1955 or earlier)
Award ceremony:
- Overall women’s ranking
- Ž39 – up to 39 years old (born between 1986 – 2009/2013)
- Ž40 – 40 – 49 years old (born between 1976 – 1985)
- Ž50 – 50 – 59 years old (born between 1966 – 1975)
- Ž60 – 60 – 69 years old (born between 1956 – 1965)
- Ž70 – 70 years and older (born in 1955 or earlier)
Age Limit Notice:
- Minimum age for the 4 km run: 12 years old (born in 2013 or earlier)
- Minimum age for the 10 km run: 16 years old (born in 2009 or earlier)
Race Number Collection – Eurovea, Bratislava:
(Exact location to be confirmed along with the technical event map.)
- Thursday, September 18, 2025: 12:00 – 19:00
- Friday, September 19, 2025: 12:00 – 19:00
- Saturday, September 20, 2025: 07:00 – 13:00 (latest 2 hours before the start of the race)
For detailed updates, please follow event news on the official website, Facebook, and Instagram (@bratislavamarathon), or join the FB event “dm ženský beh 2025”.
Race Starter Kit Includes:
- starter package with gifts from event partners
- personalized race number (for those who register and pay by August 31, 2025)
- refreshments on the course (applies to the 10 km run)
- refreshments after finishing the race
- finisher’s medal
- SMS with your final race time (sent to the mobile number provided in the online registration form)
- downloadable online diploma after the race
- access to changing rooms
- secure baggage storage area
- on-site partner activations during the event
All participants will have the opportunity to purchase event photos from our official international photo partner getpica.com.
Insurance:
All participants are required to have individual health insurance. The organizer does not take responsibility for any property damage or health-related issues associated with travel, stay, or participation in the event. Each runner competes at their own risk.
Timekeeping:
Time measurement will be provided by VOS-TPK using timing chips. The chip is integrated into the race number, which will be distributed at check-in. The chip does not need to be returned after the race – it remains as a keepsake along with the race number.
Results:
The organizer will publish the results immediately after the event on sportsofttiming.sk and later on bratislavamarathon.sk. Participants will be ranked in the results list based on their official time (the time from the starting gun of their respective wave to the moment they cross the finish line). The results list will also include an informative (unofficial) net time.
Protests:
- Protests must be submitted orally to the chief referee within 30 minutes after the results are published.
- Appeals against the chief referee’s decision must be submitted in writing to the jury within 30 minutes of the official announcement, accompanied by a €10 deposit.
Information:
All race-related information will be continuously updated on bratislavamarathon.sk.
Contact:
📞 Phone: +421 904 404 638
📧 Email: registracia@becool.sk
Prizes:
- top three women in the overall ranking of each discipline, including age categories, will receive material prizes.
- top three women in the Nordic walking overall ranking will also receive material prizes.
Changing Rooms & Baggage Storage:
Participants will have access to changing facilities and a baggage storage area at the start and finish zones, as indicated on the event’s technical map.
Medical Services:
Emergency medical and rescue services will be available at the start and finish areas, as well as along the race course.
Organizer’s Rights & Force Majeure Clause:
The organizer, BE COOL, s.r.o., reserves the right to modify or further specify certain details in these race regulations, particularly in response to force majeure circumstances.
The organizer also reserves the right to close registration once the participant limit is reached.
Additionally, BE COOL, s.r.o. reserves the right to cancel or suspend the event (or specific race disciplines) in cases of serious threats, such as:
- War or military conflicts
- Severe weather conditions
- Terror threats or attacks
- Other unforeseeable force majeure events
In such cases, participants are not entitled to a refund of the entry fee (or its portion), as the organizer incurs costs in the event’s preparation before the moment of cancellation or suspension. However, the organizer may consider partial compensation after evaluating all circumstances and expenses related to event preparations.
Looking forward to seeing you at Slovakia’s most charming run! Thank you for your support! 😊🏃♀️
