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SUNDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2014<\/span>
\nSpectators’ cheering at the marathon is priceless \u2013 it boosts energy levels of the tired runners and creates a festive atmosphere in the city. For the last fourteen years cheering, music and colorful handmade transparents have been adding an extra factor to the Pozna\u0144 Marathon, which is already famous in Poland for the enthusiastic spectators show. He hope that the Pozna\u0144 citizens (and tourists) will turn the jubilee edition into a spectacular show also this year.<\/p>\n

Variety of spectators locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of you have been planning a crazy cheering on their family and friends for quite some time already. You plan to go to the INEA Stadium to feel like football fans supporting their team and visit one of the Euro 2012 football arenas, you want to experience the exciting moment of the marathon start and you can\u2019t wait to view the show at the finish line, where runners become victorius heroes dropping some tears of glory.
\nWe would like you to remember the day of the marathon for a long time. Therefore we have prepared a guide for you which should be helpful in choosing best location to support the marathoners.<\/p>\n

SPECTATORS ZONE AT THE POZNA\u0143 INTERNATIONAL FAIR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Attractions symbolizing the marathoners’ goals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accordingly to this year\u2019s slogan of the marathon: \u201cDifferent goals, one way\u201d, we have made four attractions symbolizing the main marathoners’ goals: getting to the finish line, achieving a new life best, wining over the weaknesses and meeting great friends.
\nCome and take a photo of you crossing the finish line, standing at the highest step of the podium and share your golas with fellow runners. MaratonyPolskie.PL made a great gift for the runners that should help them get the dream running results \u2013 there will be paper hand bands with times the runner should stick to during the marathon if they want to finish the marathon in desired time.<\/p>\n

Vibrant music played by well known DJs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kalwi & Remi \u2013 DJs very popular in Pozna\u0144 night clubs will play the vibrant music energizing the runners on their last kilometers.<\/p>\n

Fun games run by the DJs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kalwi & Remi will make sure the spectators have fun during the marathon.<\/p>\n

PKO BP attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n

PKO Bank Polski<\/strong> – General Sponsor of the 15. Pozna\u0144 Marathon \u2013 have prepared many attractions for the youngest spectators. Interesting games and fun activities will make children happy and victorious as the marathoners are at the Finish line.
\nPolice Voivodeship Headquarters in Pozna\u0144<\/strong> plan lots of attractions for children and adults:<\/p>\n

Police vehicles and a motor boat presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s a rare and splendid occassion to sit in a Police car without having to pay a penalty fee :) The Policemen from the Police Voivodeship Headquarters in Pozna\u0144 will present the unusual equipment of their vehicles and talk about the situations they normally use it.<\/p>\n

Bicycle track for children<\/strong><\/p>\n

A bicycle handlebar, two wheels, slalom riding, overcoming obstacles, race against time \u2013 it’s the shortest summary of the bicycle track for children, where the yougest may show their sporting spirit to the adults.<\/p>\n

Fun zone for children<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drawing, building, modeling and many more… We are sure that this place will be a real talent show of the youngest 15. Pozna\u0144 Marathon spectators.<\/p>\n

Alkohol Impairment Goggles<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Police gives everyone a chance to learn about perceptionl impariment after alkohol consumption in a save environment. The volunteers will get the Alkohol Impairment Goggles and will be asked to do some tasks.<\/p>\n

Sergeant Pyrek mascot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children will have fun with sergeant Pyrek \u2013 a cute mascot that will make sure the atmosphere at the Pozna\u0144 International Fair is great.<\/p>\n

Pi\u00f3rkowski machine \u2013 drivers’ reaction to hazard situations check-up<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s a rare opportunity to check drivers’ observation skills and reaction time to the unexpected hazard situations on the road.<\/p>\n

SPECTATORS ZONE AT THE INEA STADIUM<\/strong><\/span>
\nStand no 3, open 8:30 \u2013 10:30<\/strong>
\nEntrance from Bu\u0142garska Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the first time in Pozna\u0144 Marathon history runners are allowed to run across the football pitch at INEA Stadium and feel a great support of the spectators in the stands. The citizens who don’t visit the INEA Stadium to watch the football matches get a chance to go inside the Stadium and experience the atmosphere of the place, where the Euro 2012 football matches were held.<\/p>\n

Spectators zone for 900 people<\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be enough space for 900 spectators in the spectators zone at the INEA Stadium. To keep the support going, the lovely Kolejorz cheerleaders and the announcer will do their best to heat up the atmosphere at the Stadium. Stand no 3 is an ideal view point to watch the marathoners coming into the Stadium.<\/p>\n

Telebim at the stand<\/strong><\/p>\n

To run across the INEA Stadium football pitch is an unusual experience for the runners. To let them see themselves in this extraordinary moment, there will be a camera shooting the image of the marathoners and showing it on the big screen at the stand in front of the runners.<\/p>\n

Double cheering<\/strong><\/p>\n

The INEA Stadium is located at the beginning of the course, therefore the spectators will have enough time to relocate from it to the Finish line at the Pozna\u0144 International Fair, where they will support the glorious marathonners for the second time. If you want to support your friends and family members in two different locations, choose the INEA Stadium and the Finish line \u2013 two most attractive spots on the course.<\/p>\n

SPECTATORS ZONE ON THE COURSE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sooner or later all the runners go through a physical and mental crisis during the marathon. Most of them don’t give up only because they get energised by the support of the spectators. Anyone who is free on Sunday, 12 October, is very welcome to join the crowds on the course and cheer on the runners as much as they can. Any form of the support is allowed \u2013 do banners, sing, dance and be as creative as you can to make the atmosphere as energetic as possible. We have booked a few music bands that will make a festive ambience. Join them and be as active as you can. Share your energy with the runners and show to the visitors how great you are.<\/p>\n

Time Calculator <\/strong><\/p>\n

To know what time and at what spot you may expect your running friends and family members, use the Time Calculator<\/a>. It shows the times at which the runners should get to the particular spots on the course if they run for specific finish time.<\/p>\n

Interactive Course Map<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use the Interactive Course Map<\/a> where you’ll find useful and interesting information for the spectators, like music bands locations.<\/p>\n

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