Over a thousand participants joined the charity run in the Zakarpattia region
The West Carpathian Marathon in Khust successfully raised funds for drones and vehicles for the Ukrainian military. Participants' entry fees were entirely dedicated to strengthening the defense capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by Ukrinform citing Myroslav Biletskyi, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
This event, known as the West Carpathian Marathon, marked the fourth and final installment of the major running series hosted in the Zakarpattia region this year. According to the head of the Zakarpattia Regional Military Administration, Myroslav Biletskyi, 100% of the registration fees will be allocated to meet the operational needs of the military.
Record participation numbers
Organizers reported an unprecedented level of interest among runners, with 1,097 participants registering for the event. A total of 377 athletes successfully completed the full marathon distance.
Diverse age range among participants
Runners traveled from across the country to participate in the race in Khust. The event featured a broad age demographic, with the oldest participant being 71 years old and the youngest being only one year old.
Photo: Ukrinform
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