1,000 TO PARTICIPATE IN PLITVICE LAKES MARATHON

ZAGREB, Mar 11 (Hina) - Almost 1,000 participants, many from abroad, were expected at the International Marathon at the Plitvice Lakes national park (100 kilometres to the south of Zagreb), to take place on 22 June, the organizers told reporters at the "Plitvice" motel on Tuesday. The complete programme of this year's marathon, whose preparations are well under way, was presented at the press conference. The marathon will take place along an asphalt path running by the Korana river, the lakes and the waterfalls. The average temperature at the Plitvice Lakes in June is about 15 degrees Centigrade, and since the 42 km long route is 70 percent in the shade, the conditions for the competitors will be more than favourable. (hina) ha mm 111454 MET mar 97