V INTERNATIONAL REZEPT-SPORT WHEELCHAIR HALFMARATHON

On October 11, 2019, Sochi-Autodrome race track will host the 5th International Rezept-Sport Wheelchair Halfmarathon.

The half marathon will be attended by famous Paralympic athletes from France, Great Britain, Italy, Armenia and Kazakhstan, as well as young athletes from Russian regions.

The international half marathon on the Formula 1 race track with a length of more than 21 km has been held since 2015. Participation in this competition gives athletes the opportunity not only to improve their skills, but also to exchange experience with athletes from other countries. Sport is a source of life for people with disabilities. It gives one the opportunity to harden his spirit and take an active life position.

The main objectives of the half marathon are the development and promotion of physical culture and sports among people with disabilities, popularization and development of wheelchair racing among people with musculoskeletal disorders, stepping up the activity of organizations providing rehabilitation, adaptation to life and integration into society of disabled people, international cooperation, strengthening of ties between sports organizations of disabled people.