Fast Start 21 km is a separate race created specifically for fast runners. It gives you the opportunity to compete with the strongest athletes and try to set a personal record in the half marathon distance.
In addition, participants in this race can take advantage of the option of individual nutrition during the race.
Participant limit: 200 people.
Please note! Admission to the ‘“Fast Start”’ distance is only possible if the athlete confirms their result at the corresponding distance. For men, this is a result of no slower than 1:32:00 in the 10 km distance, and for women, 1:42:00.
The result must be confirmed during official races with a certified route, no earlier than 1 January 2024.
Participants must add their results when registering for the competition (link to the competition protocol or official competition diploma with the result). Each result is checked manually by the organisers after uploading. If the data provided cannot be verified or the participant is unable to provide additional information, if necessary, they will be transferred to the general start (if there are free slots available) or their registration fee will be refunded.
Date: 5 April 2026
Start and finish location: Expocentre ‘VDNG’ (Kyiv, 1 Akademika Glushkova Avenue)
50% of the registration fees will be donated to the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
Fast Start 21 km is a separate race created specifically for fast runners. It gives you the opportunity to compete with the strongest athletes and try to set a personal record in the half marathon distance.
In addition, participants in this race can take advantage of the option of individual nutrition during the race.
Participant limit: 200 people.
Please note! Admission to the ‘“Fast Start”’ distance is only possible if the athlete confirms their result at the corresponding distance. For men, this is a result of no slower than 1:32:00 in the 10 km distance, and for women, 1:42:00.
The result must be confirmed during official races with a certified route, no earlier than 1 January 2024.
Participants must add their results when registering for the competition (link to the competition protocol or official competition diploma with the result). Each result is checked manually by the organisers after uploading. If the data provided cannot be verified or the participant is unable to provide additional information, if necessary, they will be transferred to the general start (if there are free slots available) or their registration fee will be refunded.
Date: 5 April 2026
Start and finish location: Expocentre ‘VDNG’ (Kyiv, 1 Akademika Glushkova Avenue)
50% of the registration fees will be donated to the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
