More than 1,000 running enthusiasts from Bangladesh are set to participate in the international half marathon “One Run”, scheduled to be held in Dhaka on May 23, organisers said.

The event will be held for the second consecutive year in Bangladesh under the global initiative of “One Run” by Hero League, with support from GamePlay Limited.

Participants will be able to compete across four race categories – 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km half marathon – making the event open to both beginners and experienced runners.

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The race route will be set around Hatirjheel, covering key city landmarks, including Police Plaza, Lake Road and FDC. The starting point, finishing line and fan zone will be located in the Amphitheatre area of Hatirjheel.

Anyone can participate in the international running event, which offers a unique opportunity to spend an active weekend with family or friends, or to meet like-minded individuals, experiencing their first official race, or setting a personal record.

On the same day, the event will be held simultaneously in multiple countries, including Russia, China, Brazil, Venezuela, Serbia, Belarus, Tanzania, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Morocco, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, the Maldives, Chile and Armenia, among others.

According to organisers, more than 2.45 lakh participants globally are expected to join the event under the shared slogan: “One Run, One Goal, One World.”

Chuti is the title sponsor of the event and it is powered by Duronto Sports Gallery.

Cosmos Group is a co-sponsor of the event, while weekly Dhaka Courier is the print media partner and news agency United News of Bangladesh (UNB) media partner. Whereas international media partner is TASS, TV partner is Jamuna TV and online partner Alap.

After the race, the closing and prize giving ceremony will be held from 9:00am at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre.

State Minister of Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque will grace the occasion as the chief guest. The event will be more exciting with the presence of youth icon Barrister Zaima Rahman, the daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The run will start from 4:00am with 21.1 km and then followed by other categories.

Anyone can register and learn more about the competition through:  https://www.onerunglobal.com and https://www.gameplayglobal.com.

The “One Run” half marathon (known as “ZaBeg.RF” in Russia) originated in Russia in 2017 and has gradually expanded into a global event, now held across dozens of countries under a synchronised format.

The other partners of the event are GD Assist, Seven Rings Cement, Universal Medical College and Hospital, Bruvana, Airpedi, ION Alkaline water, Tourism Malaysia, Chamber One and Upsight Bangladesh.