Erol Mujanović

A half-marathon through the prettiest parts of Sarajevo

Erol Mujanović, director and co-founder of Marathon Sarajevo, is active in the fields of sports, economic development and youth employment.

2017/08/31

He is proud that every September his association is organizing the international Coca-Cola Half-Marathon. This event grew from the enthusiasm of a few people to become a massive sporting event which ispassing through the prettiest parts of town, like Baščaršija and Wilson’s Promenade.

A view from above

He points out that big number of participants is coming from abroad. Foreigners are always delighted with Baščaršija, they enjoy the views from Sarajevo overlooks and take away a medal from the half-marathon, which is a great souvenir.

- Whatever work I do, my aim is to encourage people to develop their skills and positive thinking, because a healthy mind lies within a healthy body. People of all ages participate in our events, which shows that a man is as young as he feels.

Erol says visitors should come to Sarajevo between spring and autumn, when nature shows its beauty and the city has a special glow.

National Museum

- It is a special experience to walk to Vrelo Bosne, Dariva or along Wilson’s Promenade, which leads to my favorite institution, the National Museum of BiH. I go to the museum’s botanical garden to recharge my batteries.

While he is a vegetarian, Erol usually treats himself to pie baked under a sač after a hard training.

- Foreigners are taken with ASDŽ Aščinica and the healthy meat, fruits and vegetables they can eat here. The restaurants Bon Appetit and Mala Kuhinja have a lot for sporty types, as does Karuzo, with its vegan menu.