Kyiv Wine Run

On June 8th, we invite you to one of the brightest events of the year, held within the Kyiv Food and Wine Festival!
Kyiv Wine Run is a unique opportunity to combine active leisure with tasting the best wines.

Don't forget to add some color to the celebration — come in creative and vibrant costumes! The best costume will receive a special prize, and fun memories are guaranteed for everyone.

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Everyone aged 18 and over is welcome to participate in the 5 km run.
All registered participants will receive a starter kit, which includes a bib number (without a chip for time tracking).
Two wine pit stops will be available along the route to recharge your spirit and body.
At the finish line — a themed participant's wine glass and gifts from the organizers.
All race participants get free entry to the festival.

Race location:
The race starts from Pavilion 1 at VDNH (Akademika Glushkova Ave, 1) and follows a paved route.
The start village opens at 9:00 AM. The official race start is scheduled for 11:00 AM.

All participants must complete a mandatory warm-up before the start.
Changing rooms and storage facilities will be available on-site.

How to register:
To take part, register via the link.
Online registration closes on June 7th.
Participants will also be able to register on the race day (June 8th) during starter kit distribution — subject to availability.

The run is a charity initiative.
Just like last year, the organizers will support "Liberi Studio", a sports medicine and rehabilitation center that currently provides free rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers.
100% of the event's profits will go toward supporting the studio.

Participation fee:
• 550 UAH — current rate
• 650 UAH — from May 20
• 750 UAH — from June 2
Participation is free of charge for combatants.
A valid military ID or similar document confirming military service is required.

How to register for free as a combatant:

1. Send an email to [email protected] with:

• Full name

• A scan/photo of a document confirming combatant status

1. In reply, you will receive a unique promo code that allows you to register for 1 UAH (+18 UAH payment system fee)

Starter kit pickup:
June 8th from 9:00 to 10:30 near Pavilion 1 at VDNH.

EVENT SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 8:
09:00 — Opening of:
• Start village
• Changing rooms
• Bag drop
• Starter kit pickup point
10:40 — Welcome speech from organizers and partners
10:50 — Warm-up for participants
11:00 — Start of the 5 km race
12:00 — Awards for top 3 male and female finishers
12:10 — Awards for top 3 male and female costume contest winners
12:50 — Bag drop and changing rooms close
13:00 — Official closing of Kyiv Wine Run 2025

SAFETY RULES
In case of an air raid alert in Kyiv, the race will be paused and resumed once the alert is lifted.
Participants must follow safety instructions: leave the park area and proceed to the designated shelters marked on the course map.
Schedule changes may occur depending on the duration of the alert.

AWARDS
Men – 5 km, 1st–3rd place – gifts from partners
Women – 5 km, 1st–3rd place – gifts from partners

Men – Best costume, 1st–3rd place – gifts from partners
Women – Best costume, 1st–3rd place – gifts from partners

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
Kyiv Food and Wine Festival is a key event in Ukrainian winemaking that has promoted local wine culture since 2014.
Festival guests have a unique opportunity to meet modern Ukrainian winemakers and cheesemakers, taste new seasonal products, and discover limited editions.
The festival also features educational sessions — wine and cheese school, masterclasses led by top experts who showcase innovations and share experience.

Creative States is the co-organizer and partner of Kyiv Wine Run. This is a Ukrainian business-class coworking network that builds a full-cycle lifestyle ecosystem — from premium office solutions to leisure and personal development services.
Its partners include both international and Ukrainian companies such as monobank, Glovo, Diia.City, European Business Association, Fiverr, Lyft, POMITNI, Purcari Wine, and others across industries.

AZNAURI is the official wine partner of Kyiv Wine Run.
Proud to join the event, AZNAURI will share the spirit of the celebration and offer wine made with care and attention to detail.
Each glass is a moment of refined pleasure.
The brand includes three alcohol categories: brandy, still wines, and sparkling wines.
AZNAURI is one of the most recognized wine brands in Ukraine, known for its reliability and continued growth in the market.