On Sunday, October 11, the third edition of the Palić Lake Duathlon will take place in Palić, with this year’s event carrying special significance as it will host the Serbian Duathlon Championship. The competition is organized by Sports Association Optiforma, with the support of the Serbian Triathlon Federation and the Sports Association of the City of Subotica.
Due to the cycling segment of the race, which takes place on a section of the bypass road around Lake Palić, traffic will be temporarily suspended on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM on the section between the Aquapark and Salaš Đorđević. This measure is necessary to ensure safe conditions for the competition and to protect the participants, as well as all other road users. During this period, bus line No. 6 will also not operate along this route.
We kindly ask residents of Palić and Subotica, as well as all visitors planning to come to Palić, to adjust their travel and movement during this period to the temporary traffic restrictions, use alternative routes, and show understanding for the measures necessary to ensure the safety of all participants during the competition.
The third edition of the Palić Lake Duathlon will bring together 180 competitors, making this year’s event fully booked. We are particularly delighted to welcome as many as 80 children and cadets, an exceptional number for duathlon and a clear indication that the sport is increasingly attracting younger generations. In addition to competitors from Serbia, athletes from Hungary, Romania and other countries will also take part in the event in Palić.
The central part of the event will be held at the Physical Culture Park in Palić, while the running segment will take place along the lakeshore, towards Paprika Čarda and further to Petra Winery. The cycling segment will take place on the section of the bypass road that will be closed to traffic during the race.
The competition features several disciplines and categories. The Sprint Duathlon, which will host the Serbian Duathlon Championship, consists of a 5 km run, a 20 km bike segment and a 2.5 km run. The programme also includes the Super Sprint, Mini & Kids races, as well as the Friends & Family relay.
Year after year, the Palić Lake Duathlon brings together an increasing number of athletes, recreational competitors, children and young people, becoming an important part of the sporting offering of Palić and Subotica. This year’s edition is particularly significant as hosting the Serbian Duathlon Championship further strengthens Palić’s place on Serbia’s sporting map.
The organizers emphasize that the safety of competitors, spectators and all road users is the absolute priority, which is why the temporary road closure is necessary to safely conduct the cycling segment of the race.
We invite local residents to be patient and understanding during the event, but also to take the opportunity to come to Palić on Sunday, support the competitors and be part of a sporting event that brings together participants of different generations and levels of experience.
The Palić Lake Duathlon is more than just a race. It is an event that brings together sport, the community and Palić, with the aim of making it better and more significant for our city and the region every year.
A big thank you to the City of Subotica, the Sports Association of the City of Subotica, the Serbian Triathlon Federation, Park Palić and Palić-Ludaš, the relevant authorities, volunteers, partners and sponsors, as well as to all citizens for their support and understanding, which enable us to develop this event year after year.
