Poli Marathon is the largest recreative cycling event in Slovenia

When we ask physiologists, in a metaphoric sense, which gymnastic apparatus would they recommend for a stay in an isolated island, they would most often recommend the bicycle. Namely, they know that the cycle enables strengthening of the whole body, it also means persistence and good coordination, and gives a precise feeling for speed. In addition to all that, Poli Marathon offers lots of fun and unforgettable culinary pleasures!

By tradition, the beginning of September is reserved for all lovers of cycling. The fact that Poli Marathon is the largest recreative cycling event in Slovenia is without any doubt proven by annual number of cyclists growing steadily from year to year. Let us remind you that at the 1st Poli Marathon, there were slightly over 800 cyclists turning their pedals, while this year, the organisers – Perutnina Ptuj, the Perutnina Ptuj Cycling Club, Di@log company and Radio Tednik – expect over 7,000 participants. Due to good organisation, interesting programme, and a large response by recreative people, today, we may really consider Poli Marathon the cycling event of the largest size in Slovenia.

What is the course of the event?

• Presentation and exhibition of old-timer bicycles of the Dimek Society
• JUHUHU Animation School
• Poli snack presentation and tasting
• Poli paté presentation and tasting
• Presentations of Bicycle Police

The novelty of this year´s Poli marathon will be entertainment programmes and prize games for children, conducted in association with Juhuhu sports school.

• Creative activities and prize games on the topic »Stay safe on the road«
• Duration: from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Kids will be able to attain the following workshops:

• 3 km motivation ride with Juhi (Juhuhu sports school´s mascot)
• Art workshop
• “Safety” – workshop, guided by a policeman
• Skill drive on Juhi´s 3km polygon
• Sports workshop – warm up, before you ride a bike
• Orientation workshop – children are looking for an answer, what Juhi likes to eat
• Blown up trampolines

Where and when may I apply?

• Preliminary applications at www.polimaraton.si until 27 Aug 2010 (payment date applies).
• send a filled-in, signed application form with proof of payment, performed no later than on 27 August 2010, to Perutnina Ptuj Cycling Club, Muzejski trg 2, 2250 Ptuj.
• The payment for the application fee must be made to the Perutnina Ptuj Cycling Club, Muzejski trg 2, 2250 Ptuj, transaction account No. NLB 02150-0013256692.
  
• Preliminary applications and payments may also be handed in at the reception in the administrative building of Perutnina Ptuj, Potrčeva cesta 10, 2250 Ptuj, on 1-3 September 2010 at 17-19 hrs, as well as on location at Moškanjci on the day of the event from 8 hrs onwards. For groups and families, application forms will be available at the specified time.
• Groups and families may also apply at www.polimaraton.si, where a group application form is available.

What about the application fee?

• On-line applications (payments until 27 Aug 2010):
  adults 15 EUR, children (age 7-14) 9 EUR.
• Applications and payments must be made in the week preceding the event in the offices of the Perutnina Ptuj business centre (1-3 September 2010 at 17-19 hrs)
  adults 15 EUR, children (age 7-14) 9 EUR.
• On the day of the event (application and payment on Saturday 4 September 2010):
  adults 18 EUR, children (age 7-14) 12 EUR.
• DISCOUNTS: Families and groups of more than 10 persons: Olympic Card holders and Polet Club members: 3 EUR discount for payments with preliminary applications, 2 EUR discount on the day of the event.
  Preschool children (aged up to 6): free entrance.

What do I get?

• A 8th Poli Marathon medal.
• A backpack for adults and safety vest for children.
• Refreshment drinks during the bicycle ride.
• Culinary treats after the ride.
• Cupon forPoly snack.
• Cupon for 10% discount for at Perutnina Ptuj restaurant (when spending more than 10€).
• 50% off on the ticket to the indoor pools of Terme Ptuj on Friday 3rd September, Saturday 4th and Sunday, 5th of September 2010*.
  *entrance with proof of payment

The 7th Poli Marathon is supported by