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[[File:Tvdjava iz vazduha.jpg|thumb|An aerial view of the race venue, the [[Kalemegdan]] fortress]]
[[File:Tvdjava iz vazduha.jpg|thumb|An aerial view of the race venue, the [[Kalemegdan]] fortress]]
The '''Belgrade Race Through History''' ([[Serbian language|Serbian]] [[Cyrillic]]: '''Београдска Трка Кроз Историĵу''') is an annual men's [[footrace]] of around 6&nbsp;kilometres (5834&nbsp;metres) that is held in [[Belgrade]], [[Serbia]]. The course of the race traces a path through the capital's ancient fortress; the [[Kalemegdan]]. The purpose of the race is to emphasise the history and culture of the city through [[sport]].<ref>[http://www.bgdmarathon.org/indexe.htm The Belgrade Race Through History]. [[Belgrade Marathon]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref> The race's unusual setting means that it incorporates aspects of [[road running]], [[cross country running]] and [[trail running]]: it passes through roads, cobblestone walkways, grassy areas and bridges.<ref name=Revival>Butcher, Pat (2009-10-13). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=54680.html Tergat helps with revival of Belgrade’s Race Through History]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref>
The '''Belgrade Race Through History''' ([[Serbian language|Serbian]] [[Cyrillic]]: '''Београдска Трка Кроз Историĵу''') is an annual men's [[footrace]] of around 6&nbsp;kilometres (5834&nbsp;metres) that is held in [[Belgrade]], [[Serbia]]. The course of the race traces a path through the capital's ancient fortress; the [[Kalemegdan]]. The purpose of the race is to emphasise the history and culture of the city through [[sport]].<ref>[http://www.bgdmarathon.org/indexe.htm The Belgrade Race Through History]. [[Belgrade Marathon]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref> The contest's unusual setting means that it incorporates aspects of [[road running]], [[cross country running]] and [[trail running]]: it passes through roads, cobblestone walkways, grassy areas and bridges.<ref name=Revival>Butcher, Pat (2009-10-13). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=54680.html Tergat helps with revival of Belgrade’s Race Through History]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref>


First held in 1996, the competition continued until its fourth edition in 1999. The [[1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia]] did not prevent the race from taking place that year.<ref>Butcher, Pat (1999-10-11). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=15341.html Paul Tergat to race through history]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref> The date was changed to October and it was the first major international sporting event to be held in Belgrade following the [[Kosovo War]].<ref>Butcher, Pat (1999-10-13). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=15346.html Fita Bayissa wins Belgrade Race Through History]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref> At that point it went through a ten-year hiatus, due to funding problems, but the event was revived in 2009. The competition shares an organisation committee with the [[Belgrade Marathon]] and the two events have often been held in proximity to each other.
First held in 1996, the competition continued until its fourth edition in 1999. The [[1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia]] did not prevent the race from taking place that year.<ref>Butcher, Pat (1999-10-11). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=15341.html Paul Tergat to race through history]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref> The date was changed to October and it was the first major international sporting event to be held in Belgrade following the [[Kosovo War]].<ref>Butcher, Pat (1999-10-13). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=15346.html Fita Bayissa wins Belgrade Race Through History]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.</ref> At that point it went through a ten-year hiatus, due to funding problems, but the event was revived in 2009. The competition shares an organisation committee with the [[Belgrade Marathon]] and the two events have often been held in proximity to each other.

Revision as of 00:28, 16 October 2009

File:Tvdjava iz vazduha.jpg
An aerial view of the race venue, the Kalemegdan fortress

The Belgrade Race Through History (Serbian Cyrillic: Београдска Трка Кроз Историĵу) is an annual men's footrace of around 6 kilometres (5834 metres) that is held in Belgrade, Serbia. The course of the race traces a path through the capital's ancient fortress; the Kalemegdan. The purpose of the race is to emphasise the history and culture of the city through sport.[1] The contest's unusual setting means that it incorporates aspects of road running, cross country running and trail running: it passes through roads, cobblestone walkways, grassy areas and bridges.[2]

First held in 1996, the competition continued until its fourth edition in 1999. The 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia did not prevent the race from taking place that year.[3] The date was changed to October and it was the first major international sporting event to be held in Belgrade following the Kosovo War.[4] At that point it went through a ten-year hiatus, due to funding problems, but the event was revived in 2009. The competition shares an organisation committee with the Belgrade Marathon and the two events have often been held in proximity to each other.

The course, which follows a switchback-style path, does not allow for a large number of runners and throughout its history no more than thirty athletes have taken part in each competition.[2] As a result, the competitors tend to be some of the best professional long distance runners. Paul Tergat, the former Marathon world record holder and two-time Olympic silver medallist, competed at all four editions in the 1990s and was the guest of honour at the reopening in 2009. Boniface Kirui won the race's comeback event in 17 minutes and 15 seconds, with second-placed Joseph Kiptoo finishing with the same time.[5]

Past winners

The race features a steep incline into the fortress at the mid-way point.[5]

Key:   Course record[6]

Edition Year Winner Time (m:s)
1st 1996  Brahim Lahlafi (MAR) 16:58
2nd 1997  Hendrick Ramaala (RSA) ?
3rd 1998  Philip Mosima (KEN)[7] 17:02
4th 1999  Fita Bayisa (ETH) 17:08
5th 2009  Boniface Kirui (KEN) 17:15

References

  1. ^ The Belgrade Race Through History. Belgrade Marathon. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.
  2. ^ a b Butcher, Pat (2009-10-13). Tergat helps with revival of Belgrade’s Race Through History. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.
  3. ^ Butcher, Pat (1999-10-11). Paul Tergat to race through history. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.
  4. ^ Butcher, Pat (1999-10-13). Fita Bayissa wins Belgrade Race Through History. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.
  5. ^ a b Butcher, Pat (2009-10-14). Kirui’s tricky tactics snatch Belgrade victory. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.
  6. ^ Beogradska Trka Kroz Istoriju Template:Sr icon. Belgrade Marathon. Retrieved on 2009-10-19.
  7. ^ Various 1998 Outdoor Results . Athletix. Retrieved on 2009-10-15.
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