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UniCredit Bank has newly become the partner of the RunCzech running series

Runners have an opportunity to support the handicapped girl and their children may spend time in the play areas.

UniCredit Bank has become this year’s official partner of the RunCzech running series. The Bank has always had a close relationship not only with a healthy approach to finances but also to life as a whole. Moreover, thanks to the special UniCredit Bank treadmill, the running enthusiasts may contribute to the purchase of wheelchair for a 12-year old handicapped girl. The Bank will also take care of the runners' kids and prepare a fun program for them in the Children's play area.

"Sport and Finance are disciplines similar to each other. In both of them, there are strong visions and plans in the beginning, however there is a long and challenging route leading to successful implementation, with reliable partners needed. UniCredit Bank would like to become such a partner also for the runners in the RunCzech series – the partner, they will always be able to rely upon in the world of finance," says Petr Plocek, spokesperson of UniCredit Bank. For the runners involved in this year’s RunCzech, UniCredit Bank prepared interesting opportunities how to take part and support a good cause.

Running for Elenka, or every meter counts
During the Prague Running Expo and at the May marathon, anyone running even a few meters will support the handicapped 12-year old girl, Elenka Pudíková. For every meter run by the participants on one of the two UniCredit Bank treadmills, the Bank will contribute one Crown for the purchase of new wheelchair. Afterwards, UniCredit Bank, together with Konto Bariéry foundation, will hand the whole sum to Elenka following the Prague Marathon weekend in May, which is a part of the RunCzech series. The participating treadmills will be located at the Running Expo at the Incheba Expo Prague fair from 31 March to 2 April as well as 7 - 8 May.

UniCredit Bank will take care of fun for the runners' kids 
While the runners will be taking part in individual contests of the series, either for Elenka Pudíková or exploring the news regarding their favourite sport at the Prague Running Expo, UniCredit Bank will take care of their offspring. In the UniCredit Bank Children's play area, professional entertainers and nannies will ensure that the little ones will not get bored during the RunCzech series. Play areas will be available for children aged 2 to 12, first introduced by the Bank at the Prague fair grounds during Running Expo from 31 March to 1 April.

Special photo corner for the whole family 
On the race day, runners may take pictures with their families in the UniCredit Bank tent. Each family member will obtain a badge with the picture, which may be pinned to the clothing, thanks to which they will have the support from their close ones with them at all times.

Summary of RunCzech races with participation of UniCredit Bank

• Sportisimo 1/2Marathon Prague 2016 (2 April 2016) 
• Volkswagen Marathon Weekend 2016 (7 - 8 May 2016) 
• Mattoni 1/2Marathon Karlovy Vary 2016 (21 May 2016) 
• Mattoni 1/2Marathon České Budějovice 2016 (4 June 2016) 
• Mattoni 1/2Marathon Olomouc 2016 (25 June 2016) 
• Birell Grand Prix Praha 2016 (10 September 2016) 
• Mattoni 1/2Marathon Ústí nad Labem 2016 (17 September 2016)