More than 5,000 people on May 16 will compete in the running race 2015, which is held on the occasion of the Day of Sportspersons in Moldova and the World Olympic Day. The event is held in the Park “Valea Morilor” in Chisinau, starting at 9am, IPN reports.
The race is open to teens older than 14, students, amateurs and professional athletes.
The route of the race goes around the Park’s lake (2,625 meters). There will be five starts for each district of Chisinau municipality (boys and girls) and one start for students, amateurs, professionals and veterans. The first start will begin immediately after the opening of the event, at 10:30am. The winners of each race will receive diplomas and money awards.
The event is staged by the General Division of Education, Youth and Sport of the Chisinau Municipal Council and the district head’s offices of Chisinau in a move to promote a healthy lifestyle among the people.
