Since 2018, the traditional race "I honor the warriors, I run for the Heroes of Ukraine" has been uniting Ukrainians around the world to honor the memory of fallen defenders. This event is primarily a manifestation of gratitude and tribute to the Heroes who died during the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The patriotic race is held as part of the commemoration on August 29 of the Day of remembrance of the defenders of Ukraine who died for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
On August 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Donetsk region will join the all-Ukrainian race of remembrance.
You can register for the event until August 10 at the following link: https://forms.gle/bj8HioJaMC9nz4XeA.
During the race, each participant will have to cover a chosen distance (2 km, 5 km or 10 km) with the name of a Hero (pinned on a T-shirt), who gave his or her life in the fight for the freedom of Ukraine between 2014 and 2025. Participants are encouraged to share biographies of Heroes of Ukraine on social media with the hashtags #БіжуЗаГероя_2025 and #забіг2025.