Regulations: offline run

Date: April 04, 2026

Time: 11:00-16:30

Date: April 05, 2026 

Time: 06:30-13:30

Start and finish locations: Kyiv, 1 Akademika Hlushkova Avenue, VDNG Expocenter

The charity race «Work.ua Kyiv Unbroken Half Marathon 2026» (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 needs of the Ukrainian Defence Forces.

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 (KCSA).

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, 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.

4.1. The starter packs will be distributed to the  INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS:

– April 03, 2026 (Friday): 12:00–20:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced);

– April 04, 2026 (Saturday): 10:00–11:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for all children’s races;

– April 04, 2026 (Saturday): 10:00–13:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for the 1.6 km and 5 km courses;

– April 04,2026 (Saturday): 10:00–13:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for the courses:  “10 km,” “Heroes of the Nation 10 km”;

– April 04, 2026 (Saturday): 10:00–20:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for the 21 km course;

Please, notice! There will be no distribution of starter packs on Sunday, April 05, 2026.

4.2. Distribution of starter packs to CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS will take place upon prior registration according to the information of the corporate manager of Run Ukraine.

April 04, 2026 – Kyiv, VDNG, Urban Park

11:00 – 16:30 – Luggage storage available

11:30 – Warm-up for the participants of children’s races of 300 m, 500 m, and 1,000 m.

11:55 – 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 – NO PARENTS)

12:40 – Start on the course – Children’s race 300 m (girls – NO PARENTS)

12:45 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 300 m (boys – NO PARENTS)

12:50 – Start on the course – Children’s race 300 m (boys – NO PARENTS)

12:55 – Opening of the starting block on the course – Children’s race 300 m (general race – WITH PARENTS)

13:00 – Start on the course – Children’s race 300 m (general race – WITH PARENTS)

13:15 – Award ceremony for the winners of children’s races 300/500/1000 m

13:30 – Warm-up for the participants on the courses of 1.6 km Start A

13:35 – Opening of the starting block on the course of 1.6 km Start A

13:40 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 1.6 km Start A”

14:00 – Opening of the starting block on the course of 1.6 km Start B

14:10 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 1.6 km Start B”

14:12 – Warm-up for the participants on the 5 km course 

14:30 – Opening of the starting block on the 5 km course

14:40 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 5 km | Wave 1”

14:43 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 5 km | Wave 2”

14:46 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 5 km | Wave 3”

14:50 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 5 km | Wave 4”

15:10 – Award ceremony for the absolute winners on the course of 1.6 km

15:20 –Warm-up for the participants of the 10 km Start A

15:30 – Opening of the starting block on the 10 km Start A

15:40 – Start on the courses “10 km Start A”, “Heroes of the Nation 10 km” Wave 1

15:43 – Start on the courses “10 km Start A”, “Heroes of the Nation 10 km” Wave 2

15:46 – Start on the courses “10 km Start A”, “Heroes of the Nation 10 km” Wave 3

15:50 – Start on the courses “10 km Start A”, “Heroes of the Nation 10 km” Wave 4

16:30 – Award ceremony for the absolute winners on the courses of 5 km 

16:50 –Warm-up for the participants of the 10 km Start B

17:10 – Opening of the starting block on the 10 km Start B

15:40 – Start on the courses “10 km Start B” Wave 1

15:43 – Start on the courses “10 km Start B” Wave 2

15:46 – Start on the courses “10 km Start B” Wave 3

15:50 – Start on the courses “10 km Start B” Wave 4

16:30 – Award ceremony for the absolute winners on the courses of 10 km 

19:50 – Closing of the Race Village

April 05, 2026 – Kyiv, VDNG, 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 course “Quick Start | 21 km”

07:20 – Opening of the starting block on the course “Quick Start | 21 km”

07:30 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Quick Start | 21 km”

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

09:10 – Opening of the starting block on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon”

09:15 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Take the Next Step”

09:27 – A minute of silence to honor the memory 

09:29 – Anthem of Ukraine 

09:30 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 21 km,” Wave A (finishing time 1:29, 1:39)

09:30 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 21 km,” Wave B (finishing time 1:49, 1:59)

09:30 – Start on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 21 km,” Wave C (finishing time 2:09, 2:19)

11:30 – Award ceremony for the absolute winners on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon”

12:50 – Award ceremony for the age groups winners on the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon”

13:15 – 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).
• Participants will only be admitted to the starting corridor if they have a physical start number.

The 13-year-old participants (for the 5 km course) and the 15-year-old participants (for the 10 km course) are also required to present 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;
• Another person may receive the starter pack by obtaining an SMS code from the organizer to identify the participant and issuing the pack to another person. If the code matches, the applicant receives the starter pack and is obliged to personally hand it over to the Owner;
• The age of a participant is determined according to the NGO “Run Ukraine” Race Rules.

5.1. Terms of admission to the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Quick Start | 21 km” 

A participant can participate in the “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Quick Start | 21 km” course only if the athlete confirms his result at the corresponding distance. For men, it is not slower than 1:32:00, and for women, it is 1:42:00 on the 21 km course.

The result must be demonstrated during official races with a certified route no earlier than January 1, 2024.

The participant must add the result (link to the race protocol or official race diploma with the result) during registration for the competition. Each result is checked by the organizers manually after uploading. If the provided data cannot be verified or the participant cannot provide additional information upon demand, he will be transferred to the general start (if slots are available).

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 resume once the air raid warning is lifted (but in any case, only during 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 decide 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 the signal “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 decide 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 ____ 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 or late, 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 nearest shelters located near the Race Village (Trukhaniv Island):

• Magdeburg Law Column
• Poshtova Ploshcha Metro Station
• Muromets Park Underground Passage
• Slavutych Youth and Sports School
• Burevisnyk Youth and Sports School

Interactive map of shelters in Kyiv:

https://gis.kyivcity.gov.ua/shelter/

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 is only possible online on the organizer’s website  https://kyivmarathon.org/ or Run Ukraine app (Google Play or AppStore).

Online registration of participants is open from December 02, 2025, through April 04, 2026 (if slots are available).

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 | Quick Start | 21 km” (12 slots) is 1450 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Quick Start | 21 km” (40 slots) is 1675 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Quick Start | 21 km” (38 slots) is 1950 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 21 km” (271 slots) is 1350 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 21 km” (902 slots) is 1550 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 21 km” (631 slots) is 1850 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Relay 3×7 km” (5 slots) is 3750UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Relay 3×7 km” (8 slots) is 4350 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Relay 3×7 km” (2 slots) is 4950 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 10 km” (145 slots) is 1250 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 10 km” (484 slots) is 1450 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 10 km” (339 slots) is 1650 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 5 km” (85 slots) is 1150 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 5 km” (283 slots) is 1350 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 5 km” (198 slots) is 1450 UAH;

The entry fee for the course “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 1.6 km” (250 slots) is 900 UAH;

The entry fee for participation on the children’s courses of 1000/500/300 m is 300 UAH. The limit of participants is 700 children. 

“Kyiv Unbroken Marathon | Heroes of the Nation 10 km” – participation is free of charge. The limit of participants is 100 persons. Registration opening and further details will be announced about one month before the event.

Participation in the “Kyiv Unbroken Marathon | Heroes of the Nation 10 km” course is open to:

• active military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
• cadets of military schools and lyceums;
• war veterans.

Admission to the race is subject to the presence of a combatant’s certificate.

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 or the Run Ukraine app (Google Play or AppStore).

Registration discounts.

Participation is free of charge for all military personnel on all courses. The limit of free registrations is 50 slots.

A 30% discount on registration is given to all military personnel upon reaching the limit of free registrations.

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 charitable cause 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 to the  INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS:

– 03 April 2026 (Friday): 12:00–20:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced);

– 04 April 2026 (Saturday): 10:00–11:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for all children’s races;

– 04 April 2026 (Saturday): 10:00–13:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for the 1.6 km and 5 km courses;

– 04 April 2026 (Saturday): 10:00–13:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for the courses:  “10 km,” “Heroes of the Nation 10 km”;

– 04 April 2026 (Saturday): 10:00–20:00 (Kyiv, the address is to be announced) for the 21 km course;

Please, notice! There will be no distribution of starter packs on Sunday, April 05, 2026.

4.2. Distribution of starter packs to CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS will take place upon prior registration according to the information of the corporate manager of Run Ukraine.

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

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by March 02, 2026)
• finisher medal (presented upon completing the 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
• personal video after the race
• accident insurance covering participation in sports competitions on the day of the start

The starter pack of a participant on the Relay 3×7 km course includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name – 3pcs (for those registered by March 02, 2026)
• finisher medal – 3 pcs(presented upon completing the course within the set time limit).
• result-capturing electronic chip – 1 for a team
• route map
• changing rooms and luggage storage service
• hydration and food stations: on the route and at the finish line
• pictures after the race
• personal video after the race
• accident insurance covering participation in sports competitions on the day of the start – 3 pcs

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

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by March 02, 2026)
• finisher medal (presented upon completing the 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
• personal video after the race
• accident insurance covering participation in sports competitions on the day of the start

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

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by March 02, 2026)
• finisher medal (presented upon completing the 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
• personal video after the race
• accident insurance covering participation in sports competitions on the day of the start

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 March 02, 2026)
• finisher medal (presented upon completing the 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
• personal video after the race
• accident insurance covering participation in sports competitions on the day of the start

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

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by March 02, 2026)
• result-capturing electronic chip
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course)
• hydration stations at the finish line
• pictures after the race

The starter pack of a participant on the course 300 m WITHOUT PARENTS includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by March 02, 2026)
• result-capturing electronic chip
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course)
• hydration stations at the finish line
• pictures after the race

The starter pack of a participant on the course 300 m WITH PARENTS includes:

• race bib number with a participant’s name (for those registered by March 02, 2026)
• finisher medal (presented upon the completion of the whole course)
• hydration stations at the finish line
• 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 a 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 packages in person upon presenting the starting letter and ID.

Participants who 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 for participation for companies:

• a corporate team is formed from 8 participants (for any course);
• the cost and terms of registration of corporate participants are specified in the commercial offer (sent by the personal manager through corporate communications).

In case of questions regarding terms of registration, please email us at [email protected]. 

Contact person:  

Head of Corporate Sales

Alla Kaplina

+380675776855 (Telegram only)

Participant Manager

[email protected]

+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 | Quick Start, absolute championship:

For the 21 km course | Quick Start, the award is given to those winning places 1 through 5 in absolute championship. 

The winners and medalists receive commemorative prizes.

The prize scale in case the Race takes place on a certified route (currency – UAH):

21 km course, age groups:

The winners in the age groups on the courses “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | Quick Start | 21 km,” “Kyiv Unbroken Half-Marathon | 21 km” are determined as the three best 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:

In the 3×7 km relay race, awards will be given to the top 3 teams in the overall ranking.
Winners and prize-winners will receive commemorative prizes.

Attention! After finishing, the winning teams must report to the “Judges” tent with identification documents to confirm their registered team composition.

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 1.6 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 commemorative prizes.

There are no rewards for the participants on the course 300 m WITH PARENTS.

Please notice:

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