The Chelyabinsk Marathon attracted a record number of runners
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Today, September 10, a marathon started in the center of Chelyabinsk, in which about 5 thousand athletes take part. The marathon is being held for the 26th time, this year it has become the most widespread. Amateurs and professionals from 187 cities of Russia, as well as from Kazakhstan, Sudan and India came to the Southern Urals.
Athletes run several distances: road running 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, half marathon (21.097 km) and marathon (42.195 km).
Start and finish are on Revolution Square. Due to the marathon, public transport in the city center is closed until 15.00.
Yesterday at Revolution Square, athletes received their start packages and numbers. The marathon is dedicated to the celebration of City Day. Let us remind you that in September 2023 Chelyabinsk celebrates 287 years since its founding. In honor of the holiday, many public events were organized; see pictures from the most interesting ones in our photo report.
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