SEMIMARATONUL CRAIOVEI

The Craiova Half Marathon is a community-focused fundraising running event organized by the Romanian Association of Young People with Initiative (A.R.T.I.) in collaboration with SightRunning.ro. The event offers timed races for competitive runners over distances of 21 km, 14 km, and 7 km, as well as untimed races and activities for all ages and categories, including wheelchair users and pets. The urban course starts and finishes at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium Esplanade and consists of 7 km loops, with an elevation gain of 58 m. Participation supports charitable projects in education, health, and social inclusion, making the event an opportunity for solidarity and community involvement.

Race kits can be collected at Electroputere Mall from October 10–16 and on event day at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium Esplanade between 08:30 and 09:30. The event includes special races for wheelchair users and adaptive sports, as well as untimed races and related activities. Safety measures include security personnel, volunteers, an ambulance with a doctor, and first-aid points. The event has a charitable component, supporting social and educational causes. The start is scheduled for 10:00, and registration is announced as open until October 10, 2026.