VATAHA’s annual memorial run is taking place again this year on 24 August, 2025 to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.
For the fourth consecutive year, Run for Ukraine will honor the memory of the Heroes who died in the struggle for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Event Details:
- Date: August 24, 2025
- Location: Haag Atletiek, Laan van Poot, The Hague, Netherlands
Program Schedule:
- 13:00: Doors open
- 13:30: Registration
- 14:00: Opening ceremony
- 14:30: Run begins (with parallel art and children’s activities)
- 16:00: Event concludes
For the fourth time, we are organizing a memorial run in the Netherlands in collaboration with HAAG Atletiek. Everyone with a warm heart for Ukraine is welcome to participate! You can join the run or come to cheer on the runners. The event will take place amidst the picturesque dunes of The Hague, with routes carefully chosen by HAAG Atletiek.
Once you have selected your tickets, please choose the cause you are running for:
- In memory of a fallen hero
- In memory of a deceased loved one
- In support of a city or village in Ukraine
You can choose to run distances of 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km, or you can register as a supporter to cheer on the participants.
Important Notice: We are expecting around 1000 participants. To ensure everything goes smoothly, we kindly ask you to clearly indicate your last name during registration, as the running tags will be distributed based on your last name. If you are ordering tickets for a group of people, please note that all the running tags will be given to the person who registered the group.
Can’t wait? Check out the previous editions!
In Ukraine, there is an annual tradition of honoring heroes who have fallen in the fight for independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity through a memorial run. This event serves as an opportunity to support the families of these heroes, unite volunteers, and reflect on our independence.
Run for Ukraine is organized by the VATAHA Foundation in collaboration with HAAG Atletiek.