Solidarity and humanity in action – dm Women’s Race on October 6th at Ada Ciganlija

The Belgrade Marathon, in collaboration with dm drogerie markt, will once again be the organizer of the increasingly popular dm Women’s Race, which will take place on Ada Ciganlija on October 6, 2024. This 7.7-kilometer race around Sava Lake is being organized for the 17th time, and is intended for women of all generations. Its goal is to promote the importance of physical activity, particularly running and walking, as a form of prevention for maintaining health, while also providing an unforgettable social experience, strengthening solidarity through support and motivation.

This year’s dm Women’s Race will also have a humanitarian aspect, as for every registration purchased, the event’s title sponsor, dm drogerie markt, in collaboration with the ‘Heroes of the Belgrade Marathon’ Foundation, will donate a package of Jessa sanitary pads to members of the Special Olympics from 16 clubs across Serbia, as well as to members of the Sports Association of Persons with Disabilities in Belgrade.

Women will thus be running to support other women, and a new feature this year will be a professional panel for all interested female runners who want to further educate themselves on various aspects of physical, reproductive, and menstrual health. This panel will be held on September 18 as part of the press conference announcing this sporting event.

All participants will receive a t-shirt and sponsor gifts in their starter package, and, as every year, there will be a fun entertainment program, refreshments, and additional activities for the youngest attendees, along with great socializing.

The traditional dm Women’s Race is the fourth running event this year organized by the Belgrade Marathon, and we are extremely proud of it. We are particularly pleased that this race continues to grow year after year, both in quantity and quality. We are also very proud that, thanks to the efforts of the ‘Heroes of the Belgrade Marathon’ Foundation, in collaboration with our title sponsor, dm drogerie markt, the dm Women’s Race will take on a humanitarian dimension this year. I am confident that on October 6th at Ada Ciganlija, we will gather a large number of women, who will not only show their solidarity but also enjoy a unique running experience on the track,” said Darko Habuš, Director of the Belgrade Marathon.

Another exciting new feature this year: as preparation for the dm Women’s Race, public training sessions will be held on September 21 and 28 starting at 9 a.m. at Ada Ciganlija, to ensure all participants are as prepared as possible. All those who cross the finish line on October 6 will receive medals and online certificates.

“Our company has been dedicated to empowering women for many years, and all of us at dm are proud to be the title sponsor of the dm Women’s Race for the fourth consecutive year. We believe that such joint initiatives are the best way to promote the importance of taking care of one’s health, which is our greatest priority. This year’s race, in light of our fight against menstrual poverty, has gained an additional humanitarian aspect, which we believe will further motivate women to be there for one another,” said Svetlana Jovanović Mitić, Marketing and Communications Manager for dm Serbia and North Macedonia.

In addition to the title sponsor, the friends of the dm Women’s Race are the City of Belgrade and the Ada Ciganlija Public Enterprise. Additionally, the Heroes of the Belgrade Marathon Foundation is preparing more pleasant surprises for all participants and visitors, with the aim of providing extra support and value to this event.