Free fitness and yoga festivities: what to expect in September?

Gradually, the warm weather is replaced by rain and the inevitable approach of the cold season is felt. However, sport is a well-known remedy for depression. It will also help from the fall moping. And you can find like-minded people and gain energy at the main sports events of this September.

Moscow Marathon

When? September 20

Where? Moscow

Distances: 42.2 km / 10 km.

The Moscow Marathon will take place along the main streets and embankments of the capital. This is the largest race in Russia and a landmark event for all lovers of running and adherents of a healthy lifestyle. The marathon participants will be able not only to show what they can do, but also to enjoy the architecture of Moscow. The route passes by the Bolshoi Theater, the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Polytechnic Museum.

Participation in the marathon is paid, it is also necessary to provide a medical certificate. See the official website for details.

X – Waters Kerch Strait 2020

When. September 5-6

Where? Kerch

Waves, currents and winds are waiting for the participants in Kerch. The Cimmerian Bosphorus will be conquered by 60 swimmers, and there are only two requirements for the participants: to have experience of a successful 5km finish and the ability to maintain a pace of 25 min/km in open water. Nevertheless, the swimmers will have to tackle one of the most technically challenging courses in the X Waters series.

Detailed conditions of participation, course composition and registration form can be found on the website.

Ironstar Olympic & 113 Triathlon Samara 2020

Where? Samara

When? September 18-19

In September in Samara, triathlon fans will be able to choose from two distances – Olympic and 113. The start will begin with a swimming stage of 1.93 kilometers from the ship on the Volga, and participants will swim along the current. Then on bicycles they will have to overcome 90 kilometers along the main streets of Samara – athletes will be able to see the oldest brewery in Russia, the River Port, the Square of Glory, the famous Ladia stele, the Soyuz launch vehicle and other sights of the city. The triathlon will end with a 21.1 kilometer run along the ideally flat Volga embankment.

Pre-registration is required to participate. More information on the website.

World United: big open day in fitness clubs

Where? all over the world

When. September 19

On the third Saturday in September, World United will host a large-scale open day with presentations of new training programs, sporting events, competitions and buffets all over the world. World United is bringing together sports enthusiasts to help bring back familiar workouts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Clubs that have supported the noble initiative include World Class, Crocus Fitness and other fitness spaces. And for those who are not yet ready to come out of self-isolation, there is an online program.

For more information about the program of events, please visit the websites of fitness clubs.

Yoga Day Russia

Where? Moscow

When? September 6

The largest festival dedicated to the Yoga Day will be held on the first Sunday of September in Tsaritsyno estate. The program includes practices of different yoga directions, master classes, lectures on healthy lifestyle, meditations and concerts.

You need a ticket to attend. You can buy it at online ticket offices on the festival’s partner sites.