In the “Night race” in the center of Moscow was attended by six thousand people
MOSCOW, 16 Jul — RIA Novosti. Six thousand people took part in the “Night race” in the center of Moscow, reported on the official portal of the mayor and government capital.
“The night race” started on the territory of the Olympic complex “Luzhniki” on Saturday evening, July 15. This year he was joined by six thousand participants. They overcame 10 kilometers, illuminating their way with flashlights, closed to traffic Frunzenskaya and Prechistenskaya embankments, — stated in the message.
It is noted that the leader of the race among men was Igor Maksimov, showed the result of 29 minutes 27 seconds women — Julia Kostkina whose time — 35 minutes, 1 second.
“The night run” is the only mass start in the capital, which takes place after sunset. This year he was fifth and a kind of rehearsal for the Moscow marathon which will take place on September 24. In the very first “Night race” was attended by 1244 people.