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title: "Over 10,000 runners from 59 nations join Chisinau Marathon "
url: https://moldova1.md/p/85235/over-10-000-runners-from-59-nations-join-chisinau-marathon
published: 2026-09-13T11:46:43Z
language: en
author: "Redacția  TRM"
section: "Sport"
source: moldova1.md
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# Over 10,000 runners from 59 nations join Chisinau Marathon 

> Over 10,000 international runners braved rain and cold in Chisinau on Sunday to compete in the capital’s annual marathon, welcoming participants from more than 59 countries.

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Over 10,000 international runners braved rain and cold in Chisinau on Sunday to compete in the capital’s annual marathon, welcoming participants from more than 59 countries.

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**Celebrating endurance and heritage**

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan greeted competitors gathered at the starting line, praising their endurance and communal solidarity.

*“It is a source of great pride to see so many people who, despite the rain and the cold, decided to run today through the streets of Chisinau,”* said Tofan. *“Beyond participants from the Republic of Moldova, we have competitors representing 59 countries.”*

Tofan wished the athletes success and urged foreign visitors to explore Moldova beyond the sports tracks, highlighting the country's culinary traditions and local wines.

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**Inclusivity and multi-distance events**

The 2026 edition featured several competitive disciplines, including the standard 42.195-kilometer marathon and the 21-kilometer half-marathon. Participants also competed in 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer courses, alongside a 1.5-kilometer Fun Run.

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The competition maintained full accessibility for wheelchair athletes across the 5, 10, and 21-kilometer distances. The main event followed the Kids Run Day held on Sept. 12 for children aged 5 to 14.

Staged in its current international format since 2015, the Chisinau Marathon has evolved into Moldova’s flagship mass athletic fixture, fostering active lifestyles while raising the capital’s global profile.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

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