The Friendship Marathon in Pleven Brings Together Sports and a Cause Once Again on May 17, 2026

The Friendship Marathon in Pleven Brings Together Sports and a Cause Once Again on May 17, 2026

On May 17, 2026, Pleven will once again host an event that is difficult to describe simply as a marathon. For the twelfth consecutive year, the Friendship Marathon will transform the city center into a gathering place for professional athletes, amateurs, children, families, and volunteers—people with diverse backgrounds and motivations, united by the desire to be part of something meaningful: the marathon’s cause.

Mission completed!

Mission completed!

As every year, the 8th Pleven Friendship Marathon (2022) had a charitable cause – “Run to Pleven in support of children with intellectual challenges”, initiative of the Bulgarian Association of People with Intellectual Disabilities – Pleven. The funds raised were