Symbolically, we run on March 21, the World Down Syndrome Day, and the program carries the message “21 Kilometers for the 21st Chromosome.”

21 Runners for Inclusion

The charity program will include 21 runners.
The first 21 applicants who send their details to the email of the Down Syndrome Association Mostar will receive a free entry for the Mostar Half Marathon.

📧 Applications should be sent to: down.mostar@gmail.com

How does the charity program work?

Our association will donate 21 race entries to the Down Syndrome Association Mostar, and each charity runner will collect donations through the symbolic “sale” of their kilometers.

Each runner completes 21 kilometers

Each kilometer has a value of 21 BAM

The total amount each runner aims to collect is 441 BAM

The collected funds are then paid directly to the Down Syndrome Association Mostar, thereby supporting their activities and work.

Running for Inclusion

Every kilometer run represents a step of support for people with Down syndrome, as well as a strong message of unity, understanding, and solidarity.

Together we run for inclusion, understanding, and love. 💙

Team awards are open only to companies with three or more participants. The team result is calculated based on the combined times of the three fastest team members who cross the finish line.

Winners will be announced in the following categories:

• Top three places in the women’s and men’s individual categories
• Fastest team in the categories: women (3F) and men (3M)
• Power Team Award – the team with the largest number of participants

Registrations and additional information are available at www.mostar.run

Gather your team and see you at the starting line!

📅 March 9, 2026 (Monday)
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Institute for Public Health of FBiH – Organizational Unit Mostar, Vukovarska 46

The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Žiga Elvedina, MD, a specialist in health ecology and hygiene and a subspecialist in nutrition hygiene and dietetics.

What will you learn?

During the lecture, participants will have the opportunity to learn:

• how proper nutrition affects endurance and running performance
• what to eat before, during, and after running
• how to speed up recovery and reduce the risk of injuries
• why hydration, electrolytes, and macro- and micronutrients are important
• how to adjust your diet to your personal running goals

The lecture will provide practical and science-based advice that can help runners achieve better results while also maintaining long-term health.

We invite everyone interested to join us and discover how nutrition can make a key difference in running.

The association Zdrav život – Kinezis, within the framework of the 10th Mostar Run Weekend, which will take place from March 20–22, 2026, issues a public call to all primary and secondary schools in the City of Mostar to join a special humanitarian project that combines education, art, movement, and togetherness – the 4K charity race under the slogan: Run, walk, cheer, take part, and support your school!

The 4K charity race will be held on March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM. EVERYONE is invited to run, walk, cheer, or support schools and their work in any way.

The project is carried out with the aim of encouraging healthy habits among children and young people, strengthening school communities, and creating a more humane and connected city in which solidarity and care for education are a shared responsibility.

Charity races at the Mostar Run Weekend have been organized since 2019 and throughout these years have focused on associations, initiatives, and institutions that make society better through their quiet and dedicated work, yet often remain outside the public spotlight.

This year, the focus is on education, with a clear desire to provide children in Mostar’s schools with better conditions for learning and development.

The goal of this year’s race is to support the education system, especially visual arts, music, and sports. These are areas that foster creativity, empathy, discipline, and a sense of community, yet they most often lack sufficient support, despite being crucial for healthy and fulfilling growth.

“When children run for their school, they are not just running toward the finish line, but toward a sense of belonging and the support of the entire community,” say the organizers and volunteers of the 4K charity race.

Funds raised through the 4K charity race at this year’s Mostar Run Weekend will be directed to primary and secondary schools in Mostar.

Why participate?

• children develop creativity, self-confidence, and healthy lifestyle habits
• schools receive concrete support to improve teaching in music, visual arts, and sports
• stronger connections are built between schools, parents, and the local community
• the race becomes a life lesson in solidarity, health, and responsibility

Who can participate and how?

Students, parents, teachers, friends of schools, and all citizens of the City of Mostar can take part in the race by registering for the 4K charity race under the name of their school and running or walking in support of that school.

The registration fee is 30 KM. A portion of the funds collected through registration fees is directly linked to the registered schools. The more runners and supporters, the greater the support for the school.

Schools will actively participate in the activities of the Mostar Run Weekend through creative work with children, including events such as the 10th ROLLA Mostar Half Marathon.

A race accessible to everyone

The charity race is 4 kilometers long and intended for everyone – participants may run or walk at an easy pace. What matters is being part of the team chosen during registration, whether as a runner, walker, or supporter. We invite all citizens of the City of Mostar to support this project – Run, walk, cheer, take part, and support your school!

How to register?

Parents, citizens, and friends of schools can register via the link:
www.mostar.run/humanitarna-4k/

During registration, in the field labeled “CLUB,” please enter the name of the school you wish to support.

By paying the registration fee of 30 KM, each participant in the charity race directly supports the school they choose to run for, walk for, cheer for, and support.

We invite all parents, students, grandparents, neighbors, and friends to register and join the 4K charity race and become part of a humanitarian project aimed at building a better life for schoolchildren in the City of Mostar. For additional information and registration-related inquiries, please contact 📞 +387 63 651 153.

Come to the 10th MOSTAR RUN WEEKEND and run, walk, cheer, take part, and support your school!

Through practical activities, the project included four primary schools in Mostar: Cim Primary School, Bartol Kašić Primary School – Rodoč, Ivan Gundulić Primary School, and “Mustafa Ejubović – Šejh Jujo” Primary School. Students and teachers from these schools were introduced to the program marking the European School Sport Day, the largest European event dedicated to promoting school sports, and actively participated in its activities.

In addition, in coordination with the teachers, sports equipment was provided to the schools to improve the quality of Physical and Health Education classes and to enable more effective engagement in sports activities.

The president of the KINEZIS Association, Prof. Dr. Franjo Lovrić, emphasized the importance of joint efforts by all stakeholders in promoting sports, and particularly highlighted the positive example set by the Mostar City Sports Association in organizing school sports competitions as a shining example of the development of school sports.

Sports during childhood and adolescence play a crucial role in children’s development – strengthening physical and mental health, reducing stress, boosting self-confidence, and developing social skills. By participating in sports, children learn teamwork, communication, respect for rules, and fair play, shaping them into responsible and active members of society.

The “School Sports – Sports for All” project has demonstrated that through the joint efforts of schools, teachers, and the local community, with the support of the Federal Ministry of Education and Science, better conditions can be ensured for healthy development, an active childhood, and a lifelong love of sports.

Participation is simple:

• Register your school via the form 👉 www.essd.eu/register

• Organize sports activities (competitions, workshops, tournaments…) according to your school’s capacities

• After the event, complete the online form with the number of participants and download your certificate of participation

Special benefits for schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

• Teachers and schools will receive official T-shirts and certificates

• We are also organizing a competition for the most creative PE teacher – send a video (max 1 minute) by 10 October 2025 to info@kinezis.ba

• Videos will be published on the official Facebook page of the Association, and those with the most likes will win prizes:
  🥇 1st place – 400 BAM
  🥈 2nd place – 200 BAM
  🥉 3rd place – 100 BAM

ℹ️ More information: +387 63 548 958
📧 info@kinezis.ba
👉 Join this global initiative and help highlight the importance of school sports!

The race brought together 1,031 participants and was organized with the support of the project “Mostar – Spaces That Move,” funded by the British Embassy in Sarajevo, which also served as the general sponsor of this important humanitarian event.

The President of the “Marko Ravlić” Association, Ivica Pavlović, expressed his gratitude to the KINEZIS Association for the generous donation, emphasizing that the amount will significantly improve the Association’s operations and provide better conditions for its members. Pavlović also highlighted the remarkable atmosphere during the race and the importance of continued efforts to build a more accessible and inclusive Mostar for all citizens, especially for people with disabilities.

The President of the KINEZIS Association, Dr. Franjo Lovrić, stated that the goal of the race was to raise awareness about the importance of removing barriers and ensuring equal conditions for people with disabilities in Mostar.
“We are proud that our association initiated and successfully implemented this project, and we will continue to strive to be part of initiatives that bring positive change to Mostar,” said Lovrić.

This initiative aims to bring together both recreational and experienced runners who wish to actively contribute to strengthening Mostar’s running scene and represent the city and its half marathon at regional and international races.

The new team not only supports the event itself but also offers an opportunity for collective growth, motivation, and preparation through team spirit and organized training sessions. The goal is to create a running community that will act year-round as ambassadors of the Mostar Half Marathon, promoting sports, health, and unity.

“This is not just a sports initiative – it’s a platform for anyone who wants to be part of a positive story and contribute to the running culture of Mostar. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, you are welcome,” said members of the organizing team.

The Mostar Half Marathon Runners Team will take part in races across the region, with planned guest appearances, joint training sessions, workshops, and social events.

The central event was the “Monte Kids Race”, which took place in the spirit of sport, fun, and inclusivity. Children ran with smiles on their faces, cheered on by parents and friends, while the course echoed with laughter and applause!

What made this race special? Everyone was a winner! There were no rankings, no first or last places – because the message of the festival is clear: every child deserves a chance to move, compete, and have fun, without the pressure of results.

Every child received a medal and gifts from sponsors – a token of recognition for their effort, courage, and team spirit! For many, it was their very first race – and all of them proudly crossed the finish line!

After the race, the excitement continued with a performance by the Mostar Puppet Theatre, while the park was full of additional activities: long jump, tug-of-war, face painting, and of course – the always-popular crêpes from LaBomba!

This event is part of Mostar MOVE Week, a part of the European NowWeMOVE campaign, which is held across Europe to promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle among children and youth.

Thank you to everyone who was part of this special day – we showed that sport and play belong to everyone!

The “Healthy Life – KINEZIS” association emphasizes that this event aims to promote the use of stairs in everyday life, highlighting how modern living conditions lead to a lack of movement and daily physical activity.

While it may seem like nothing is achieved by replacing elevators with stairs just for one day, over a week, month, or year, this simple change can lead to significant progress and improve overall physical activity levels. This is precisely the goal behind organizing this race.

Franjo Lovrić, president of the “Healthy Life – KINEZIS” association, points out that physical activity levels are alarmingly low across Europe and the Western Balkans.

“The most telling fact is that physical inactivity has become the fourth leading risk factor for mortality worldwide, as confirmed by the World Health Organization. WHO is launching more and more initiatives encouraging movement, and we believe that in the future, physical activity will become increasingly important for everyday functioning and a higher quality of life,” Lovrić emphasized.