Photo: Moscow Marathon
MOSCOW, 17 September (BelTA - TV BRICS) - On 20 - 21 September, the
Russian capital will host the 12th Moscow Marathon, which will bring
together around 50,000 athletes. Athletes from India, Kenya, China,
Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Belarus, Ethiopia, South Africa, and other
countries will compete for the awards. The competition will be held with
the support of the Moscow Government and the city's Department of
Sport. TV BRICS is the international media partner of the event.
Dmitry
Tarasov, Director of the Moscow Marathon and Co-Founder of the Running
Community, noted the scale of the event and highlighted the record
number of participants this year.
"Every year, the Moscow Marathon becomes more and more significant. This year, a record number of participants have registered for both distances, and the whole city is literally living in anticipation. [...] For many, the Moscow Marathon is not just a race. It is the result of months of preparation, a dream they have been working towards step by step. Everyone who takes part this weekend will already be an example to others," he added.
On the first day, 20 September, there will be a 10 km race, and on 21 September, a 42.2 km marathon, corporate and student relays. There will also be a separate children's race for participants aged 4-13.
Almost half of the runners will be taking part in this marathon for the first time. They can look forward to completely revamped routes certified by an international sports association. The route runs through the central streets and embankments of Moscow, allowing participants to see the sights of the capital.
The Moscow Marathon is traditionally accompanied by a varied additional programme. During the event, a large sports exhibition will be organised, showcasing the latest developments in equipment and nutrition for runners. Educational lectures and business meetings will be held for the professional community. Special attention is paid to the development of children's sports - separate races are organised for different age groups with a full cycle of support.
The
Moscow Marathon is part of the BRICS Marathon League series. This year,
more than 1,800 people will run it as the third stage of the series,
which is five times more than last year. More than 3,000 runners will
take part for the second time. All of them will receive special awards.
"Every year, the Moscow Marathon becomes more and more significant. This year, a record number of participants have registered for both distances, and the whole city is literally living in anticipation. [...] For many, the Moscow Marathon is not just a race. It is the result of months of preparation, a dream they have been working towards step by step. Everyone who takes part this weekend will already be an example to others," he added.
On the first day, 20 September, there will be a 10 km race, and on 21 September, a 42.2 km marathon, corporate and student relays. There will also be a separate children's race for participants aged 4-13.
Almost half of the runners will be taking part in this marathon for the first time. They can look forward to completely revamped routes certified by an international sports association. The route runs through the central streets and embankments of Moscow, allowing participants to see the sights of the capital.
The Moscow Marathon is traditionally accompanied by a varied additional programme. During the event, a large sports exhibition will be organised, showcasing the latest developments in equipment and nutrition for runners. Educational lectures and business meetings will be held for the professional community. Special attention is paid to the development of children's sports - separate races are organised for different age groups with a full cycle of support.
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