Euroins, VIDAS, PwC, Devin, Decathlon, Palfinger, Asics, Nestle, METRO and Interlang supported the 11th Friendship Marathon in Pleven, which took place on May 18. With their dedication and inexhaustible energy, the volunteers, among whom were employees of Palfinger, Yettel, the Anglo-American School and representatives of the Roma community in Pleven, contributed to the success and good mood during the event. With their teamwork, they proved that building a fair social environment is a cause that stands above all language and cultural barriers and state borders.

The youngest participant in the Marathon was only 40 days old, and the oldest – 78 years young. Over 600 children aged 6 to 12 participated in the race, which raises funds for a scholarship for a medical student who grew up without parents under the “Get Ready to Succeed” program of the BCause Foundation. A full scholarship for the cause was provided by Palfinger, and those wishing to donate can do so until the end of September here: https://plevenmarathon.com/en/cause-en/

Over the years of its existence, the Marathon has established itself not only as a sports and cultural celebration, eagerly awaited by hundreds of Pleven residents and guests of the city, but also as an event that aims to promote the social inclusion of people with different abilities. Within the Marathon, the traditional mass cross was again held in collaboration with BAPID and the ‘Maria’s World’ Foundation in support of differences and diversity.

The 11th Friendship Marathon in Pleven is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Pleven, by leading foundations and social enterprises in Bulgaria, whose main mission is to support people in disadvantaged situations and with different abilities: Eyes Open, To Run Sports Club, Maria’s World Foundation, Social Future – Jamba Foundation, Elite Running Sports Club from Romania, Bulgarian Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, BCause Foundation, Autism Today.

Photos from the event can be seen here: https://plevenmarathon.com/en/gallery-2025/

The press release can be seen here: https://plevenmarathon.com/en/pleven-friendship-marathon-2025/