The 8th Glassmakers' Run is over — 228 participants and PLN 14,140 for the “Tratwa” Association
On Sunday 20 September, Sandomierz and Tarnobrzeg were connected by the courses of the 8th Glassmakers' Run. Participants could choose the half marathon, the 6 km race, Nordic Walking, the virtual format and additional classifications. The entire amount from entry fees, totalling PLN 14,140, was donated to support the “Tratwa” Association for the Support of People with Disabilities in Sandomierz.
The 8th Glassmakers' Run was organised by NSG Group, owner of the Pilkington brand, together with the Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre in Sandomierz and the Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre in Tarnobrzeg. The Tarnobrzeg Industrial and Technology Park also took part in organising the event, providing the start location for the main race. Once again, the event brought together residents of both towns, NSG Group employees, runners from the region and participants who joined the competition in the virtual format.
Three distances and different ways to take part
In the on-site competition, participants could enter three events:
the Glassmakers' Half Marathon over a distance of 21.1 km,
the Glass 6 over a distance of 6 km,
Nordic Walking over a distance of 6 km.
The half marathon course led from the Tarnobrzeg Industrial and Technology Park in Zakrzów to Tarnobrzeg, and then through the suburban districts of Dzików, Zakrzów, Sielec and Wielowieś, to the finish line in Sandomierz. Competitors in the shorter events raced on a course around the NSG Group plant and the Port of Culture in Sandomierz.
A total of 228 people took part in the adult events of the 8th Glassmakers' Run. Younger runners had children's and youth races over distances from 100 to 600 metres, with 100 participants taking part. Those who enjoy running with their dogs could enter the “Glass 6 with a dog” category.
Results of the 8th Glassmakers' Run
Competitors raced in the overall women's and men's classifications, age categories and selected additional classifications, including one for NSG Group employees.
Glassmakers' Half Marathon – 21.1 km
Women's open: Edyta Pawlos – 1:40:59, Witar Tarnobrzeg
Men's open: Michał Bąk – 1:14:49, Czarnecki Run Team
The Glass 6 – 6 km
Women's open: Anna Łapińska – 24:57, Jumping Stara Team
Men's open: Robert Majecki – 22:29, UKSM Ekipa Bielachy Kielce
Nordic Walking – 6 km
Women's open: Izabela Witkowska – 43:52, Port Rzeczny Sandomierz
Men's open: Jacek Sieroń – 38:38, MOSiR Sandomierz
Full results of the event are available at www.biegszklarski.pl.
Sport, community and attractions for residents
The run was accompanied by events in the race village at the Port of Culture in Sandomierz. Participants and spectators could enjoy art workshops for children and adults, inflatables, a photo wall and a fair prepared by the “Tratwa” Association.
Every participant received a commemorative medal, as well as a hot meal in a standard or vegetarian version and hot and cold drinks. Competitors also received starter packs containing, among other things, a T-shirt, race number, timing chip, drink and snacks.
The organisers would like to thank the competitors, volunteers, the services securing the course, partners, sponsors and the media, as well as the Tarnobrzeg Industrial and Technology Park for providing the start location for the main race and for taking part in preparing the 8th Glassmakers' Run.
Material prepared on the basis of a press release from NSG Group / Pilkington IGP, to which Method Group holds publication rights.