Regulations: offline run

Date: April 13, 2024
Time: 11:00-16:30

Date: April 14, 2024
Time: 06:30-13:30

Start and finish locations: Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter

The charity race “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon 2024” (hereinafter – the Race) is held to motivate amateur athletes to keep their athletic shape and to raise funds – 50% of the project profit will be transferred to the purchase of nodal tourniquets for the Medical Battalion “Hospitaliers”. The “Hospitaliers” medical battalion is a Ukrainian volunteer medical battalion that has been participating in the Russian-Ukrainian war in Donbas since 2014. It provides first aid and evacuates wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the hottest spots of the frontline. Their motto is “For the sake of every life!”).

The NGO “Run Ukraine” serves as the Race Organizer.

Under the patronage of

• The Department for the Youth and Sports of the Executive Body of the Kyiv City Council (KSCA).

The Race Organizer forms the Organizing Committee from among its staff and invites branch-specific experts from various types of sports.

The Organizing Committee includes

• Race Director, Chernitskyi D.L.;
• Project Manager, Tretiakov I.O.;
• Director of the Department for the Youth and Sports of the Executive Body of the Kyiv City Council (KSCA), Khan Yu.M.;
• Chief Judge of the Race, Bocharska Yana.

The starter packs will be distributed:

–  12.04.2024 (Friday): 12:00–19:00 ( Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1);

– 13.04.2024 (Saturday): 10:00–11:00 ( Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1);

– 13.04.2024  (Saturday): 10:00–14:00 Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1)   for distance “10 km”,  “5 km”,  “Veteran`s ten”.

– 13.04.2024 (Saturday): 10:00–20:00 Address – Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1)  for distance  “21 km”, “Fast Line 21 km”

WARNING! Starter packs are not issued on Sunday, 14.04.2024.

13.04.2024 (Saturday)  – Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter, Urban Park

11:00 – 16:30 – Luggage storage available.

11:30 – Warm-up for participants of children’s races – 300 m, 500 m, and 1000 m.

11:50 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 1000 m (girls).

12:00 – Start on the course – Children’s race 1000 m (girls).

12:05 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 1000 m (boys).

12:10 – Start on the course – Children’s race 1000 m (boys).

12:15 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 500 m (girls).

12:20 – Start on the course – Children’s race 500 m (girls).

12:25 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 500 m (boys).

12:30 – Start on the course – Children’s race 500 m (boys).

12:35 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 300 m (girls without parents).

12:40 – Start on the course – Children’s race 300 m (girls without parents).

12:45 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 300 m (boys without parents).

12:50 – Start on the course – Children’s race 300 m (boys without parents).

12:55 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 300 m ( with parents).

13:00 – Start on the course – Children’s race 300 m ( with parents).

13:15 – Award ceremony for the winners on the courses Children’s race 300/500/1000 m.

13:25 – Warm-up for the participants on the 1.6 km course.

13:30 – Opening of the starting block on the 1.6 km course.

13:40 – Start on the «1.6 km» course.

13:45– Warm-up for the participants on the 5 km course.

13:50 – Opening of the starting block on the 5 km course.

14:00 – Start on the «5 km» course, Wave A

14:50 – Start on the «5 km» course, «Kyiv Unbroken Marathon |Nordic walking 5 km», Wave В

14:40– Warm-up for the participants on the 5 km course.

14:50 – Opening of the starting block on the 10 km course.

15:00 – Start on the course «10 km», Veteran’s Ten. Wave A.

15:05 – Start on the course «10 km», Veteran’s Ten. Wave B.

15:10 – Start on the course «10 km», Veteran’s Ten. Wave C.

14.04.2024 (Sunday)  – Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter, Urban Park

06:30 – Opening of the Race Village

06:30 – 13:00 – Luggage storage available

07:15 – Warm-up for the participants on the «Fast line 21 km» course.

07:20 – Opening of the starting block on the «Fast line 21 km» course.

07:30 – Start on the «Fast line 21 km» course.

08:55 – Warm-up for the participants on the «21 km» course.

09:10 – Opening of the starting block on the «21 km» course.

09:15 – Start on the «Take the Next Step» course.

09:30 – Start on the «21 km» course. Wave A.

09:35 – Start on the «21 km» course. Wave B.

09:40 – Start on the «21 km» course.  Wave C.

11:30 – Award ceremony for the absolute winners of  «Kyiv Unbroken Marathon | 21 km»

13:00 – Closing of the Race Village

(The Race program is to be supplemented)

The participants may be admitted to the Race upon presentation of the documents provided at the time of receipt of the starter pack.

• A starter letter printed out and signed by the participant (the starter letter is available in the participant’s personal profile or in the email box after a successful payment)
• An ID document that confirms the age of a participant (required for all participants)

The 13-year-old participants (for the course 5) and the 15-year-old participants (for the course 10) are also required to present a Parental (legal representative’s) consent for the participation of a minor participant in the races of 5 km and 10 km (Annex 2 or Annex 3 respectively).

All registered participants bear sole responsibility for their health and well-being regarding the race and confirm it by signing a corresponding statement.

Please, notice!

• A participant will not be given a starter pack and a race bib number if a participant fails to present an ID;
• The age of a participant is determined according to the NGO “Run Ukraine” Race Rules

5.1. Terms of admission to the race «Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Fast race | 21 km»

Admission of participants to the course «Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Fast race | 21 km» is possible only if an athlete confirms their result on the corresponding distance. For men, this result on a distance of 21 km is not slower than: 1 h 32 min 00 sec, for women – 1 h 42 min 00 sec. The result must be demonstrated during official races with a certified route no earlier than January 1, 2023. The participant must add the result (a link to the race protocol or an official race diploma with the result) when registering for the race. Each result is verified by the organizers upon submission. In the event that the provided data cannot be verified or the participant cannot provide additional information, they will be transferred to the general race (if there are free slots).

TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!

In the event of the announcement of an Air raid warning in the city of Kyiv, the Race will be suspended (changes in the start schedule are possible). Continuation of the Race will be announced after the cancellation of the Air Alert (but in any case only during daylight hours).

In the event State Emergency Service issues a warning of possible significant deterioration of weather conditions in the region on the eve of or on the day of the Race or there is a threat to human life and health due to severe weather phenomena (including but not limited to earthquake, flood, hurricane, hail, cyclone, storm, lightning, other natural disasters), the Race Organizer reserves the right to take measures to ensure the safety of participants, audience, fans and all those who directly or indirectly participate in the Race.

The Race Organizing Committee has developed an internal safety scale, according to which in case of severe weather phenomena, the Organizing Committee will act in accordance with the plan and require all participants to strictly comply with its requirements, namely:

1st level of danger – wind with a force of 7-9 meters per second – dismantling of inflatable arches, light structures (including mileage indicators), light awnings, promotional and photo zones.

2nd level of danger – wind with a force of 9.5-10 meters per second – dismantling of all awnings, photo zones, as well as dismantling of the crossbar of the start-finish arch.

The project manager will ask you to remove anything that may be dangerous. 

High probability of cancellation of children’s races. The decision to hold or cancel them will be made immediately before the start of the children’s races based on the actual weather conditions at that time.

3rd level of danger – wind with a force of 11 meters per second and more – a collegial decision to hold or cancel the Race will be made.

The committee in charge of making this decision consists of: Ivan Tretiakov, Project Manager, a representative of the SES in the region, and Chief Referee of the race. In case of an air raid warning in Kyiv, the Race is stopped. The Race will be resumed once the air raid warning is lifted (but in any case, only during the daylight hours).
Taking into account that the Race is held during the period of martial law throughout the territory of Ukraine, in the event of the announcement of the signal “Air raid in the city of Kyiv,” the event will be suspended, the program of the event and the schedule of starts will be changed, and all participants must strictly comply with the requirements of the representatives of the Organizing Committee, must leave the territory of the event and go to the shelters, which are appropriately marked on the route map. After the signal “All sirens clear in the city of Kyiv,” representatives of the Organizing Committee will make a decision on the possibility of continuing the event on the spot. The decision of the Organizing Committee and the updated Program of the Event will be announced to the participants within 10 minutes of thesignal “All sirens clear in the city of Kyiv.”
Announcement of the signal “Air raid in the city of Kyiv” before the start of the Race. In this case, the event will be suspended, and changes will be made to the race program and the start schedule. All participants must strictly comply with the requirements of the representatives of the Organizing Committee. The participants must leave the territory of the event and go to the shelters, which are appropriately marked on the route map. After the signal “All sirens clear in the city of Kyiv,” representatives of the Organizing Committee will make a decision on the possibility of continuing the event on the spot.
The decision of the Organizing Committee and the updated Program of the Event will be announced to the participants within 30 minutes from the moment of the signal “All sirens clear in the city of Kyiv.” At the same time, the Contractor’s Services are not considered not provided, provided in poor quality orlate, and no penalties are imposed on the Contractor due to the above circumstances, and the Contractor is not responsible for the termination/cancellation/postponement of the event.”

FOLLOW THE REPORTS OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE!

The Race route is mapped through Kyiv, the VDNG territory. 

Track surface: 100% blacktop.

The start and finish lines of all courses are located in the same spot.

Participants may be admitted to the Race provided proper and timely registration.

Registration only is possible online on the organizer’s website  https://kyivhalfmarathon.org/ 

Online registration of participants is open from December 13, 2023, until April 13, 2024 (if there are free slots).

The Race Organizer reserves the right to suspend or close registration without warning upon reaching the limit of participants.

A participant is registered once the application is filled in and the registration fee is paid.

The registration fee paid by a participant is non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to: if a participant is unable to participate in the Race, cannot finish the course of choice, cannot finish the course within the set time limit, or if the participant is disqualified or the Race is canceled due to the unexpected consequences of COVID-19 pandemic or force majeure circumstances.

A participant’s registration is annulled if the participant provides the wrong information upon registration. If the registration is annulled, the registration fee is not refunded.

A paid registration may not be canceled, and the entry fee may not be refunded.

A participant may request the starter pack to be mailed within 3 days prior to the race using the services of “Nova Poshta”. This is a paid service and may be ordered at registration.

A participant will receive an SMS code from the organizer to confirm the transfer of the starter pack to another person. If the code matches, the third person may receive the starter pack and must personally hand it over to the participant

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Fast race | 21 km” (race bib numbers 1-75) is 1200 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Fast race | 21 km” (race bib numbers 76-175) is 1500 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Fast race | 21 km” (race bib numbers 176+) is 1700 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 21 km” (race bib numbers 300-499) is 950 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 21 km” (race bib numbers 500-599) is 1250 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 21 km” (race bib numbers 600+) is 1450 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 10 km” (race bib numbers 10 000-10 149) is 950 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 10 km” (race bib numbers 10 150-10649) is 1150 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 10 km” (race bib numbers 10 650+) is 1250 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 5 km” (race bib numbers 5000-5099) is 950 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 5 km” (race bib numbers 5100+) is 1150 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Nordic Walk 5 km” (race bib numbers 6000-6019) is 950 UAH;
The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Nordic Walk 5 km” (race bib numbers 6020+) is 1150 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 1.6 km” (race bib numbers 6500+) is 550 UAH;

Participation on the courses of 1000/500/300 m is free of charge. The limit of participants is 150 children.

“Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Heroes of the Nation 10 km” – participation is free of charge. The limit of participants is 50 persons. Registration opening and further details will be announced about one month before the event.

The entry fee does not include the bank transfer fee.

The race participants pay the entry fee using an electronic payment system on the organizer’s website: https://runukraine.org

Registration discounts.

Participation is free of charge for all military personnel on all courses. The limit of free registrations is 30 slots. A 30% discount on registration is given to all military personnel upon reaching the limit of free registrations. An additional number of free registration slots for the military of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade is 20 slots.

A 30% discount on registration is given to the following categories of participants:

• Participants in hostilities and war participants;
• Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Territorial Defense;
  
• Pensioners (men and women aged 60 and older).

There is no donation to the purchase of nodal tourniquets for the “Hospitaliers” battalion from registration with a discount. The participant must submit an individual application by writing a letter to [email protected], indicating “Special category” in the subject line. When applying, please, provide documents according to your preferential category: a copy of your passport, pension certificate/combatant certificate/certificate of a person with a disability. If it is found that the participant does not match the declared special category, the registration is canceled without any compensation from the Race Organizer.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A FREE OR DISCOUNTED STARTER PACK UPON PRESENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE PENSION CERTIFICATE, COMBATANT CERTIFICATE, or CERTIFICATE OF A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY.

The starter packs will be distributed:

–  12.04.2024 (Friday): 12:00–19:00 ( Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1);

– 13.04.2024 (Saturday): 10:00–11:00 ( Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1);

– 13.04.2024  (Saturday): 10:00–14:00 Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1)   for distance “10 km”,  “5 km”,  “Veteran`s ten”.

– 13.04.2024 (Saturday): 10:00–20:00 Address – Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova ave. – “VDNG” Expocenter,  pavilion 1)  for distance  “21 km”, “Fast Line 21 km”

WARNING! Starter packs are not issued on Sunday, 14.04.2024.

The starter pack of a participant on the 21 km course includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by April 02, 2024)
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course within the set time limit).
• result-capturing electronic chip
• route map
• changing rooms and luggage storage service
• hydration and food stations: on the route and at the finish line
  
• pictures after the race

The starter pack of a participant on the 10 km course includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by April 02, 2024)
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course within the set time limit).
• result-capturing electronic chip
• route map
• changing rooms and luggage storage service
• hydration stations: on the route and at the finish line
• pictures after the race

The starter pack of a participant on the 5 km course includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by April 02,, 2024)
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course within the set time limit).
• result-capturing electronic chip
• route map
• changing rooms and luggage storage service
• hydration stations: on the route and at the finish line
• pictures after the race

The starter pack of a participant on the 1.6 km course includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by April 02, 2024)
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course within the set time limit).
• result-capturing electronic chip
• route map
• changing rooms and luggage storage service
• hydration stations at the finish line
• pictures after the race

The starter pack of a participant on the course 1000/500/300 m Running includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name – 1 pc(for those registered by April 02, 2024)
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course)
• a finisher pack: water
• pictures after the race

The participant must pick up his/her starter’s package on the designated distribution date. Starter’s package ownership rights are transferred to the participant on the distribution date, regardless of his or her presence or absence. In case of no show, the Organizers take on the responsibility of preserving the goods for one calendar month starting from the date of the Race. During this month the participant can obtain it directly from the Organizers or arrange to have it delivered by the courier service at his or her own expense. After one calendar month from the date of the Race is over, the Organizers withdraw any liability for the security of the product and become entitled to dispose of it at any moment.

Participants are to pick up starter’s packages in person upon presenting the starting letter and ID.

Participants that failed to join the Race can obtain their starter’s package within 30 calendar days after the competition at the Organizer’s office, having previously sent a notification about their intention to do so by email: [email protected]. They also can place a request to have it delivered to a specified address.

Delivery of starter packages is done at the expense of the participant. If possible, the Organizer arranges for partners to provide free delivery.

There are several options of participation for companies:

• Team participation (any course and any number of participants);

In case of questions regarding terms of registration, please email us at business@runukraine.org.

Contact person:  +380674074013 (Telegram only)

Hydration stations are located at every 5 km on the route and at the finish line. They have water and medical care available. Food stations for the 21 km course are located at 10 and 15 km marks and at the finish line.

21 km course, Fast race, absolute championship:

For For the 21 km course, the award is given to those winning places 1 through 5 in absolute championship.
Fast race.
The prize scale in case the Race takes place on a certified route.
Prize scale (currency – UAH):

The winners and medalists receive commemorative prizes.

21 km course, age groups:
The winners in the age groups are determined by the results of the races “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | Fast race | 21 km“ and “Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon | 21 km“ by determining the three fastest results among men and women by age group:
Men: 18-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
Women: 18-22, 23-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

The participant’s age is determined as of December 31 of the current year. Those awarded in the absolute championship may not receive an award in age groups. The places in age groups are based on Net Time.
The winners and medalists receive commemorative prizes and monetary rewards.
Prize scale (currency – UAH), applies only if the Race is held on a certified route:

Age groups            Men                      Women

                        1 place 2 place 3 place  1 place 2 place 3 place

18-22             1000    800     600         1000   800       600
23-29             1000    800     600         1000   800       600
30-39             1000    800     600         1000   800       600
40-49             1000    800     600         1000   800       600
50-59             1000    800     600         1000    800      600
60-69             1000    800     600         1000    800      600
70+                 1000    800     600         1000    800      600

10 km course:
For the 10 km course, the award is given to those winning places 1 through 3.
The winners and medalists receive commemorative prizes.

5 km course:
For the 5 km course, the award is given to those winning places 1 through 3.
The winners and medalists receive commemorative prizes.

1.6 km course:
For the 5 km course, the award is given to those winning places 1 through 3.
The winners and medalists receive commemorative prizes.

1000/500/300 m Running (children):
For the 1000/500/300 m courses, the award is given to those winning places 1 through 3.
The winners and medalists receive diplomas.

Please, notice:

• Participants who participate in wheelchairs or use other mechanical means during the race are not eligible for awards in absolute or age groups in any of the distances.