Join the Run for Children of Heroes Charity Race on June 1, 2025

The Children of Heroes Charity Fund, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Running Club and local partners, is organizing the Run for Children of Heroes race on June 1 to commemorate World Children’s Day. The event will take place in multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Germany, France, Sweden, and Ukraine.

The goal of this race is to raise funds for Ukrainian children who have lost one or both parents due to the war. 100% of the registration fees will go directly to support the Fund’s assistance programs.

Participants can choose between two distances – 5 km or 10 km. All runners will receive bib numbers at the start and will be awarded special honorary medals created for this occasion.

The registration fee starts at €30 ($40) for individuals and €60 ($80) per person for teams of 5 to 50 people (which includes branded t-shirts and medals). Participants are welcome to donate more if they wish. To join the race, visitthe dedicated registration page and select your city. Be sure to complete your registration by May 20.

Not planning to run? You can still contribute by joining online. Support one of our virtual Bear Crews – Plush, Jelly, or Choco – by making a donation. Each $1 will add a symbolic kilometre to your crew’s total and help Ukrainian children. Go to the Cheer for Children of Heroes page to learn more. Also, consider sharing information about the event on social media.

The Children of Heroes Charity Fund provides long-term support to more than 12,500 children who have lost one or both parents in the war. Its assistance programs include psychological rehabilitation, medical care, humanitarian aid, and educational support.

On February 23, 2025, the Fund hosted Heroes Run 2025.

The running event united over 400 participants across nine cities worldwide and raised more than €17,000 to support Ukrainian children. All proceeds were donated directly to the Fund.