Ukraine: Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon scheduled for October 5-6

Event

Kyiv will host the annual Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, resulting in road closures and transportation disruptions. Marathon-related events will commence at 09:00 (local time) on Saturday at the Expocenter of Ukraine; additional events are scheduled to take place around Sofiiska Square beginning at 13:30. A full course map and other marathon information may be found here.

Road closures and associated transportation delays are expected throughout the city between the morning of October 5 through the evening of October 6.

Advice

Individuals in Kyiv are advised to monitor the situation, allow additional time to reach their destination, anticipate a heightened security presence and significant transportation disruptions, including road closures, public transportation disruptions, and increased congestion.