I run and help: Autumn race held on eve of World Diabetes Day

On November 10, 2018, Autumn race took place on Sairan Lake in Almaty.

The competition started with the children's race at a distance of 3 km. Aleksandr Ten became the leader among boys and Adiya Kadyrova among girls. Three of the fastest runners were awarded medals, certificates and gifts from partners.

The winner of the main distance (11 km) was Mikhail Krassilov in a time of 36:24, and Dana Aydossova among girls in a time of 43:46. Absolute winners, the fastest participants of the Autumn race in addition to medals received money prizes: for the first place – 50 000 KZT, for the second place– 30 000 KZT and for the third place – 20 000 KZT.

  The Autumn race was traditionally held on the eve of World Diabetes Day with the support of Sanofi company.   

- Diabetes is a chronic disease leading to serious complications. Due to the growth of the disease in the world and in Kazakhstan, we can call diabetes a “non-infectious epidemic of the 21st century”. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), by 2040 the number of people with diabetes at the age of 20–79 will reach 642 million people worldwide. That is why it is so important to pay special attention to the timely diagnosis and prevention of this disease,- commented Ranga Velaratne, Chairman of the Board of Sanofi Kazakhstan, who is an active participant in the races, commented on the past event.

     During the race, everyone could pass a rapid test for sugar and cholesterol and undergo consultation with a cardiologist at the Cardios Medical Center.

- 1 107 amateur sportsmen took part in the current race. This suggests that more and more people in our country are choosing an active lifestyle, - said the organizer of the race, the permanent presenter of the “Courage to be the first” corporate fund events, Valikhan Ten. - Today, our task is to remind you about the timely passing of a medical examination and careful attitude to your body.

All results of the race has been published on the website http://www.almaty-marathon.kz/ru/results/

The autumn race was the final running outdoor event in 2018. Next will be Almaty Indoor Triathlon Championship. New seasonal races will begin in February 2019 and from the new year in Almaty in the Park of the First President open trainings will be launched for all who wish to get prepared for the start.