Ludbreg will host the first edition of the "Start with Heart" charity race on Saturday, 21 November. The main race begins at 10:00, covering a distance of three kilometres. The start and finish lines are located on the athletics track at the Sara Kolak Sports Park.
More than 100 participants have already registered for the race, and organisers expect an even greater turnout from citizens. Participants can take part by running or walking, either individually or in teams of four. The route passes along the promenades by the Bednja river, continues towards the Youth Island, circles the lake and returns towards the stadium.
All proceeds from the donation entry fees are earmarked for the purchase of medical and orthopaedic aids for the Ludbreg Municipal Red Cross Society. Donation entry fees are 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children, with registrations open until 20:00 on 18 November via the website www.utrka.hr. Participants will receive starter packs.
The Ludbreg Municipal Red Cross Society has received 35 requests from citizens for the loan of aids this year alone. Funds raised during the campaign are planned to be used to purchase additional medical beds, wheelchairs, walkers, anti-decubitus mattresses and other equipment. The director of the society is Mirjana Jerbić.
The race is jointly organised by the Ludbreg Municipal Red Cross Society, the Ludbreg Athletics Club and the City of Ludbreg, with the programme presented at a press conference. The event is held as part of the traditional humanitarian campaign "Solidarity in Action".
For the youngest participants, six races are prepared from 11:00 according to age categories, covering distances of 60 to 900 metres. All young runners will receive medals as a memento of their participation.
The race will be the first major presentation of the newly established Ludbreg Athletics Club, which recently became a full member of the Croatian Athletics Association. The club president is Mislav Topolnjak, and the coaches are Rahela Leščak, Lucija Sačer, Leon Milner and Bruno Hlebar. The club is preparing an athletics field where children will be able to learn about various disciplines under the guidance of coaches, including long jump, throws, hurdles and relays.
Mayor Dubravko Bilić expressed satisfaction that sport and humanitarian work have been combined in the organisation of the event. He also highlighted the importance of supporting the new club, particularly in its work with the youngest members.
