Due to a number of valid reasons such as the coronavirus pandemic COVID-19, the repairs in the central part of the city of Pleven and after an exceptional person left us, the heart and soul of the Marathon – Stanislav Georgiev, it was decided that 2020 will be a Zero year for the event.

On March 29th, 2020, one extraordinary man – Stanislav Georgiev, passed away unexpectedly. He is the founder and main organizer of the Marathon of the Friendship in Pleven, and the 1000km Balkan Charity Challenge, founder of “Begach” Sports club, father of four, and a bright example and inspiration for almost everyone who knew him.

The date of the 7th edition of Pleven Marathon 2020 is moved to September 27th, 2020.

For another year, the Pleven Friendship Marathon has additional special prizes for its participants. Two Eljoy electric bikes will be won in the raffle between all finishing participants in the long distances (42K, 21K, 10K, 2x10K relay).

This year the Pleven Friendship Marathon has a new charity cause. It is focused on people with disabilities. They are an integral part of our community with equal rights. The funds raised will be used to adapt Pleven city infrastructure to their needs.

“We run in Pleven for an accessible city” is the slogan of the 7th issue of the Pleven marathon which will take place on May 17th.