J.GANBOLD: Athletes from France, Japan and Kenya to participate in Ulaanbaatar Marathon

Saturday, June 3, is a car-free day in Ulaanbaatar and an international marathon will be held. It was informed that the registration for the marathon was officially started on May 9. Markets will be closed on June 3 and public transport bus routes will be announced the week before.

Head of the Ulaanbaatar Physical Education and Sports Department J.Ganbold said, “The Ulaanbaatar Marathon is going to be held for the eighth year. The international marathon will start from the Sukhbaatar Square. Athletes from France, Japan and Kenya announced that they will come to the marathon. This year’s marathon route is the same as last year’s. Children can participate in the run, with prizes. For other distances of 5, 10, 21, and 42 km, people over the age of 18 can participate in the run. It is special for people with disabilities to participate in the 21- and 42-km distances with special wheelchairs. After the marathon, there will be an art show and shopping service for the people on the streets.”

Physical registration for the marathon will be held in the Sukhbaatar Square on June 1. He emphasized that children aged 12 to 17 can participate in the registration and have gifts.

A representative of “Hi-Pay Solutions” company said, “After the international marathon, art and sports performances and events will be organized in the Sukhbaatar Square. 40 sports clubs will present their activities. Citizens who have registered to participate in the marathon will receive their confirmation online. Photos will be sent through the registered channel. Citizens can register through ubmarathon.hipay.mn site or Hi-Pay application.”