The ninth edition of the all-Ukrainian memorial marathon "I Run for the Heroes of Ukraine" will take place on August 29, 2026. The sporting event will be held simultaneously in Bulgaria and at various locations around the world to honor the memory of the Ukrainians who died for the freedom and independence of their country.

In Burgas, the marathon will start promptly at 09:00, with the meeting point for both the start and finish lines set near the Pantheon in the Sea Garden. In parallel with the event in the seaside city, the initiative will also be carried out in Sofia and Plovdiv.

The organizers of the sports forum in Burgas are the Municipality of Burgas and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in the city. They extend an open invitation to everyone who wishes to join the event, noting that participation is completely free. Registration for the run will take place on-site, immediately before the start of the marathon.

The main message of this year's edition of the initiative remains: "We run for those who gave their lives for us!"