From November 1 to 7, the annual Safronov Mile running challenge will take place – an event in honor of athlete, coach, volunteer, and soldier Mykhailo Safronov, who gave his life for Ukraine.
The organizers – the Donetsk Running Club, the Regional Center for Physical Culture and Health, and volunteer Viktoria Askerova, with the support of the regional administration's Department of Physical Culture and Sports, invite everyone to join the race to honor Mykhailo's memory and continue his work: uniting people through sports and kindness.
How to participate:
- On any day from November 1 to 7, run a distance of 1 mile (1609 m) at a convenient location and pace.
- Record your result (in the app or on your watch).
- Share your photo on social media with the hashtag #МиляСафронова.
Nominations:
🔹 Fastest – those who cover the distance in the shortest time.
🔸 Continuous – those who run a mile every day for 7 days.
🔹 Most creative – for original approach, symbolism, photo, or video.
Mykhailo Safronov was a man who lived for movement, kindness, and love of life. He was a candidate for master of sports in chess, a children's coach, an organizer of charity runs in Kramatorsk, and a volunteer. He joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in July 2022, bravely defended Ukraine in the Bakhmut direction, and died on January 23, 2023, while performing a combat mission. He will always be 27 years old...
Together, we are running not only a mile, but also a path of support and gratitude to those who keep the sky above us!
We remember. We help. We run to continue good deeds!
Every step is gratitude. Every mile is memory.