24 July, 2018 - The traditional swimming marathon "Memorial - Mario Dido Marić" starting from Njivice to Herceg Novi will be held on Saturday, July 28, at 6 PM. The length of the course is 2,500 meters, from the hotel "Iberostar" in Njivice to Boka Beach, in Herceg Novi. All interested, health-capable swimmers have the right to participate.
For all competitors, a medical examination is required two hours before the marathon on the beach Iberostar. For safety purposes, all swimmers are provided with escorting barges. Over the past years, there have been over 100 swimmers in total, and this year, a great number of participants are expected as well. For all those who decide to swim the marathon, diplomas and souvenirs, sandwiches and juices are provided, and the winners will get a prize which features money, cups and medals.
The marathon on the route Žanjice - Igalo has been ongoing since 1980 and it represents a continuation of the tradition in Herceg Novi, which began before the Second World War when it was being held on the route Rose - Herceg Novi. This marathon, from Njivice to Herceg Novi, was dedicated to the professor of physical culture at the High School "Ivan Goran Kovačić", Mario Dido Marić, who revived the marathon in Herceg Novi in the 1980s. The marathon is organized by the Marić family, and the general sponsor is the Municipality of Herceg Novi, with the support of Tourist Organization of Herceg Novi.
So far, over 4000 swimmers from all over the former Yugoslavia, Russia, the Netherlands, France, Norway, America, the Czech Republic have participated.
The track record is currently held by Malčić Ilijan from Banja Luka, who in 2015 reached the goal in 28 minutes 25 seconds.
