Kyiv Unbroken Marathon · 11 Oct 2026

Andy Newman is running Kyiv

for Chorleywood Aid for Ukraine — every mile trained and every mile raced is for people rebuilding their lives in Ukraine. Please help me reach my goal.

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Why I'm running

Andy Newman giving a thumbs up while running the Lisbon Marathon in October 2023
Finishing the Lisbon Marathon, October 2023.

I've been a keen runner for several years and regularly run around Chorleywood Common and at parkruns across the UK. I've previously completed the Milton Keynes and Lisbon marathons, as well as the Thames Path 100 km Ultra.

After missing out on a place in the London Marathon, I started looking for a different challenge. When I discovered the Kyiv Unbroken Marathon, it immediately caught my attention. I was inspired by the resilience of the city and the fact that, despite the ongoing war, the marathon continues to take place.

Running in Kyiv will be a challenge unlike any I've taken on before, and I wanted to make it count for more than just a personal achievement. That's why I'm raising money for CAFUKR, helping to provide practical support to people affected by the war.

— Andy

The charity

Chorleywood Aid for Ukraine

A volunteer-run charity sending clothing, bedding, food, hygiene products, medical supplies and other essential aid directly to people in need in Ukraine — with transparent, photographed updates on where donations end up.

The race

Kyiv Unbroken Marathon

Date11 October 2026
Start / finishTrukhaniv Island, Kyiv
Distance42.2 km — across the Northern Bridge, Obolon & Natalka Park
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