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In Bila Tserkva, 4 October, the third charitable marathon-2026 brought together professional athletes, amateurs, children, and everyone eager. This year the participants of the traditional run not only joined a sporting event but also supported the defenders — funds raised during the marathon will be directed to their needs.
This information was learned by KV from the official website of Bila Tserkva City Council.
The race took place on the first Sunday of October. Participants could choose a distance according to their own fitness: marathon distance – 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 races were organized.
A feature 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 in raising funds to help 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 it has special meaning because the marathon is charitable, and it includes not only professionals but also amateurs, children, and everyone who registered. Funds from this marathon will go to the needs of service members. Bila Tserkva warmly welcomes and hosts everyone. I think you will be comfortable and will have a productive time today — the weather is favorable. I wish everyone a good day, a good start, and a victorious finish. Thanks to our sponsors who helped organize and run this event — it is NGO “Important Actions.” I am also grateful to everyone who maintains order and provides medical aid. I wish everyone a good day, a nice time, and I think we will succeed,” said Inna Novohrebelska, the first deputy mayor, addressing 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 servicemen. Thus, participants could not only take part in the sporting event but also support defenders through charitable contributions.
“I greet everyone who joined this charitable run. We are doing a very important thing, improving our health, giving new veterans who were injured the opportunity to stand on their feet and also take part in runs and various sports activities, and most importantly — without injuries. Wishing everyone a good run,” stressed Ukraine boxing champion among veterans Vladyslav Klymchuk at the opening of the marathon, noting that the event provides an opportunity to combine care for personal health with support for the military and veterans.
“I greet everyone present and those who joined. Movement is life, so I think such events symbolize just that. I wish everyone to have a great time and enjoy it,” said professional Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Hvozdik, noting the importance of movement and sport.
“Dear participants, I welcome you to our third charitable marathon, whose funds 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 taking part in this charitable action and for joining an active lifestyle and sport. I also express gratitude to our main partner Vadym Vaskoboynikov, NGO “Important Actions” — without them there wouldn’t be such a celebration in Bila Tserkva today. Congratulations to everyone, wishing you a successful start and a good finish. Glory to Ukraine!” said the head of the Youth and Sports Department of Bila Tserkva City Council, Serhiy Martynov, thanking the Ukrainian military for making such events possible.
“Bila Tserkva should roar with runs. I believe that in recent years this marathon has become more numerous, there are more children, and it’s not just for sport but also for mental health, so it supports us not only in a healthy body but in sanity as well. I want next years for people from all over the country and abroad to come here, and for Bila Tserkva to roar not only with ‘Orgeshnyky’ but with runs. I wish the participants maximum enjoyment of today’s run on this wonderful sunny day,” commented a marathon participant, deputy mayor Alona Kolotnytska, also noting how the marathon changes each year. According to her, the event is gradually becoming larger, and more children join.
The winners of this year’s marathon:
42 km – 47 finishers
Women
1.Nizhnik Olga, Brovary, 2:42:34
Simonok Olena, Kyiv, 3:11:12
Didkivska Oksana, Zhytomyr, 3:13:55
Men
1.Skuridin Roman, Kyiv, 2:27:02
Tottskyi Vladyslav, Kyiv, 2:29:27
Bilom Volodymyr, Poltava, 2:29:31
21 km – 116 finishers
Women
Shkurko Viktoriya, Kyiv, 1:13:20
Anna Shustova, Kyiv, 1:15:12
Mihaylova Daria, Bila Tserkva, 1:16:55
Men
1.Kazban Artem, Kyiv, 1:05:19
Porozov Igor, Bila Tserkva, 1:06:06,
Paraskiv Mykola, Vinnytsia, 1:11:29
10 km – 111 finishers
Men
1.Koval Vasyl, Zhytomyr, 32:10
Rybka Artem, Kyiv, 32:28
Khadiko 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
Ihnatenko Andriy, Sievierodonetsk, 15:51
Matviuk Volodymyr, Starokostiantyniv, 16:36
We congratulate the winners and wish them further successful starts and victorious finishes!
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