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In Bila Tserkva in October, 4 hosted the third charity marathon-2026, which brought together professional athletes, amateurs, children, and everyone willing. This year’s traditional run participants not only joined the sporting event but also supported defenders—the funds raised during the marathon will be directed to their needs.
This information was learned by KVB from the official website of Bila Tersa City Council.
The run took place on the first Sunday of October. Participants could choose a distance according to their own fitness: marathon – 42,2 km, half-marathon – 21,1 km, as well as 10,6 km and 5,3 km distances. For the youngest participants, separate children’s runs were organized.
A hallmark of the marathon is the combination of athletic and charitable components. In addition to participating in the run and supporting a healthy lifestyle, participants joined the fundraising to aid Ukrainian defenders.
“It has become a good tradition to hold the All-Ukrainian Marathon in Bila Tserkva on the first Sunday of October. For three years in a row, it carries special meaning because the marathon is charitable, and it involves not only professionals but also amateurs, children, and everyone who registered. Funds from this marathon will go to the needs of servicemen. Bila Tserkva warmly welcomes and hosts everyone. I think you will feel comfortable and have a useful time today—the weather is favorable. Wishing everyone a good day, a good start, and a victorious finish. Thanks to our sponsors who joined the organization and execution of this event — this is the NGO “Important Actions.” I am also grateful to everyone who ensures order and provides medical assistance. I wish everyone a good day, a nice time, and I think everything will succeed”—said the first deputy mayor, Inna Novogrebelska, to the participants, residents, and guests of the community.
Charity, sport, and support for the military
One of the marathon’s main goals remains raising funds to support Ukrainian service members. Thus, participants could not only take part in the sporting event but also support defenders through charitable contributions.
“I greet everyone who joined this charity run. We are doing a very important thing, improving our health, giving new veterans who were wounded a chance to stand on their feet and also participate in runs and various sports activities, and most importantly—without injuries. Have a good run,” emphasized Ukraine boxing champion among veterans Vladyslav Klymchuk during the marathon opening, noting that the event provides an opportunity to combine care for personal health with support for military personnel and veterans.
“I greet everyone present and those who joined. Movement is life, so I think such events symbolize exactly that. I wish everyone a great time and enjoyment,” said professional Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Hvozdyk, highlighting the importance of movement and sport.
“Dear participants, I welcome you to our third charity marathon, the funds from which go to the needs of the military. I want to thank them first of all—for giving us today the opportunity to take part in such competitions, to live, study, train, and perform. I want to thank all of you for organizing and joining this charity event and for adopting an active lifestyle and sport. I also express gratitude to our main partner, Vadym Vaskoboinikov, NGO “Important Actions”—without them there would not be such a celebration in Bila Tserkva. Everyone, enjoy the holiday, have a successful start and a good finish. Glory to Ukraine!”—thanked Ukrainian service members, thanks to whom participants have the opportunity to hold such events, the head of the Department for Youth and Sports of Bila Tserkva City Council, Serhiy Martynov.
“Bila Tserkva” should roar with runs “I believe that in recent years this marathon has become more numerous, there are more children, and it is now not just about sport but about mental health, which supports us not only in a healthy body but also in sanity. I want in the coming years for people not only from across the country but also from abroad to come here, and for Bila Tserkva to roar not only with ‘Oreshnyky’ (a local reference) but with runs. I wish the participants maximum enjoyment of today’s run on this wonderful sunny day,” commented marathon participant and deputy mayor Alona Kolotnytska, who also drew attention to how the marathon changes each year. According to her, the event is gradually becoming larger, and more children are joining.
This year’s marathon winners:
42 km – 47 finishers
Women
1.Nizhnik Olha, Brovary, 2:42:34
Simonok Olena, Kyiv, 3:11:12
Didkivska Oksana, Zhytomyr, 3:13:55
Men
1.Skuridin Roman, Kyiv, 2:27:02
Totskyi Vladyslav, Kyiv, 2:29:27
Bilym Volodymyr, Poltava, 2:29:31
21 km – 116 finishers
Women
Shkarko Viktoriya, Kyiv, 1:13:20
Anna Shustova, Kyiv, 1:15:12
Mikhlailova Darya, Bila Tserkva, 1:16:55
Men
1.Kazban Artyom, Kyiv, 1:05:19
Porozov Ihor, Bila Tserkva, 1:06:06,
Paraskiv Mykola, Vinnytsia, 1:11:29
10 km – 111 finishers
Men
1.Kovale Vasyl, Zhytomyr, 32:10
Rybka Artem, Kyiv, 32:28
Hadiko Oleksandr, Kyiv, 33:50
5 km – 166 finishers
Women
1.Bondar Anzhelika, 17:59
Chornovol Tetiana, Bila Tserkva, 18:26
Patsula Ivanka, Kyiv, 18:47
Men
1.Patsula Mykola, Kyiv, 15:39
Ignatenko Andriy, Sievierodonetsk, 15:51
Matviuk Volodymyr, Starokostyantyniv, 16:36
We greet the winners and wish further successful starts and victorious finishes!
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