Hope and Possibility Marathon to be held next month

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unurzul@montsame.mn
2019-08-30 16:50:50

Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/.  The Hope and Possibility Ulaanbaatar 2019 Marathon will be organized on September 14 under the auspices of the President of Mongolia. Since 2015, the marathon has involved more than 8,000 runners and 1000 volunteers overall, with the monetary and non-monetary support of over 50 individuals and organizations.

 

This year, the marathon will be held in 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, and 42 km distances. In addition, a family run will be organized in 3 km distance.

 

All donations and incomes raised through this event is spent on financing activities such as the promotion of successful role model athletes with disabilities, ‘Marathon Trips’ in order to give people the opportunity to participate in marathons worldwide, ‘Achilles Mongolia Club,’ a sports-based rehabilitation for people with disabilities, ‘Achilles Children’ with the purpose of creating an environment in which children at special educational institutions can build self-confidence, ‘Overcomers’ group, a community-based recovery program for those who have been affected by an accident or a serious illness, and improving quality the marathon so that it meets international standards and extends its outreach.

 


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