The mega cycling/running charity event 1000km Balkan Charity Challenge returns with a new edition this year. Besides promoting a healthy lifestyle, the event, which will take place between October 31 and November 10, supports 12 charity causes in Romania and Bulgaria.

With a total length of 1.050 km, the route crosses the Danube and the Balkan Mountains, linking Bucharest to Sofia. The participants will ride their bikes in the first four days of the event (160 km per day) and then will run in the next seven days (60 km per day).

The marathon starts on October 31 from UniCredit’s headquarters in Bucharest, and the participants are to reach Sofia on November 3. The event will end on November 10 in Romania’s capital.

1000km Balkan Charity Challenge managed to raise almost EUR 120,000 in three editions. Every participant and volunteer has to raise at least EUR 150. Companies are also invited to support the marathon and contribute to the financing of the 12 humanitarian projects. Donations can be made on 1000balkan.com.

The event is organized by Hospice Casa Sperantei and Bulgarian Charities Aid Foundation, while UniCredit is the main sponsor.

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com