“United Russia” mass marathon of the Scandinavian walk
On the eve of Russia Day, the Government of the Moscow Region, with the support of the Moscow regional branch of the UNITED RUSSIA party, will organize a large-scale northern (Scandinavian) walk marathon for residents of retirement age on June 9, 2022.
It will launch the summer parks cup “My Summer – My Park”, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the Moscow Region. Within the framework of the project, friendly mini-football, streetball and table tennis tournaments among residents of urban districts are held in parks near Moscow throughout the summer.
The Nordic walking marathon will be held simultaneously in 46 parks near Moscow. The Park named after the Hero of Russia Larisa Lazutina (city of Odintsovsky, Manzhosovskaya st., 1) will become the central platform. Competition starts at 9.00. The length of the distance is 3 km.
Everyone can take part in the competition, women over 55 years old and men over 60 years old. On request, sets of sticks for a northern walk will be provided.
Winners will be selected in three age categories:
– women 50-59 years old, men 60-64 years old;
– women 60-64 years old, men 65-69 years old;
– women 65-69 years old, men 70 and older;
– women 70 and older.
In order to become a valid marathon, on the day of its holding, you must have a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, an accurate presentation of the card of a resident of the Moscow region and a certificate of the absence of significance of contraindications.
All participants receive start numbers, certificates and commemorative medals. The first third of the “marathon runners” who reached the finish line will receive a branded tracksuit as a gift from the Governor of the Moscow Region.
You can register for the marathon online from May 25 to June 3 through the application “Active longevity” or by calling the city club “Active longevity” from 10 am to 5 pm. It is also possible to register with eight morning on the day of the launch in the adjacent park.
A concert program with the participation of groups and stars of Russian show business is expected for participants and guests.