Several races were organised as part of the event: the 42.195 km marathon, the 21 km half-marathon, as well as the 10 km, 5 km and 1.5 km Fun Run. The programme also included races for wheelchair athletes over distances of 5 km, 10 km and 21 km.
The day before, on 12 September, Kids Run Day took place, a race for children aged between 5 and 14.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan welcomed the participants to the event and praised the energy and spirit of unity generated by the competition. The Prime Minister wished everyone at the starting line success and courage.
“It is a source of great pride to see so many people who, despite the rain and the cold, have decided to run through the streets of Chișinău today. What’s more, in addition to participants from the Republic of Moldova, we have participants from 59 countries,” said Vasile Tofan.
At the same time, the Prime Minister urged participants from abroad to discover the Republic of Moldova beyond the sporting event itself, to sample the traditional wines and cuisine, and to enjoy their time in our country.
Organised in its current format since 2015, the Chișinău Marathon has become a key event for promoting mass participation in sport and an active lifestyle. The competition also helps to promote Chișinău and the Republic of Moldova as destinations for international sporting events.
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