Do not think only of yourself – respect the effort of thousands of others!
- During the warm-up pay attention to other runners – hundreds of people stretching out and running in all directions may pose a potential threat.
- At the start line stand in the designated sector. Do not push your way to the start line. There is nothing more demotivating than being later overtaken by hundreds of faster runners. If you do not know where you should stand, stand at the back. Remember, it is better to overtake than to be overtaken.
- If you run in a group of friends remember not to block the way to others – do not run the full width of the street.
- If someone wants to overtake you make room for him/her. If you are not overtaking do not block the way to other overtaking runners.
- Do not suddenly stop in the middle of the street. If you need to tie your shoelace or remove a stone from your shoe, come off the street.
- Watch out at the nutrition points. Do not suddenly bar somebody’s way to catch a cup of water – this may lead to a serious accident.
Take only what you really need from the table. - Do not throw cups, bananas, sponges on the street – otherwise, on the second lap you could twist your ankle upon you own litter.
- Listen to instructions of the marathon personnel. You can disagree with them, but obey their instructions – they just make sure that you are safe.
- Do not litter at the finish line.
- After completing the race be nice to the marathon personnel (presenting medals, masseurs, changing-room attendants, etc.) – remember that they work min. 6 hours (often in the rain and cold weather). Most of them are volunteers who dedicate their free time to you.
- Smile – you are here to have fun!