Due to the support the center services for oncology patients and their families are free of charge.
Founder: Brother Benediktas Sigitas Jurčys. Patrons: Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, Bishop Ordinar Kęstutis Kėvalas, Order of Friars Minor of St Francis of Assisi Monastery in Klaipeda of St Casimir province in Lithuania, Administration of Klaipeda City Municipality.
On the 22nd of May 2022 from 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Start and Finish location - H.Manto str. 1, Klaipeda (Atgimimo square) – 8 laps.
Start and Finish location - H.Manto str. 1, Klaipeda (Atgimimo square) – 4 laps.
- 8x8 Relay race running – marathon Klaipeda. Start on the 22nd of May 2022 at 9 a.m.
Start and Finish location - H.Manto str. 1, Klaipeda (Atgimimo square) – 8 laps.
- 10 km LR championship - Start on the 22nd of May 2022 at 9.15 a.m.
Start and Finish location - H.Manto str. 1, Klaipeda (Atgimimo square) – 2 laps.
- 2,9 km– family race in Klaipeda. Start on the 22nd of May 2022 at 1.30 p.m.
Start and finish location - H.Manto str. 1, Klaipeda (Atgimimo square) – 1 lap.
- 0.75 km – disabled race. Start on the 22nd of May 2022 at 12 a.m.
Start and finish location - H.Manto str. 1, Klaipeda (Atgimimo square) – 1 lap.
- 0.4 km – sprint race for children in age groups in Klaipeda. Start on the 22nd of May 2022 from 11 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Danes str., next to Atgimimo square.
* Organizers advise all the participants to individually choose the racing distance based upon personal evaluation of one’s physical readiness.
* Organizers advise all the participants to take these time limits into consideration when choosing the race distance as “Run for hope- 2022” is a one day event which finishes at 4 p.m. That is the official finishing time of the competition. The time measuring equipment will be turned off. City police will be re-opening the streets for the motorized traffic. The organizers of the event will no longer be taking responsibility for participants’ safety.
There are two different start locations where the participants will be starting racing at different times. In addition, all the participants will be divided into age groups. The winners will be announced separately based on their age group and chosen distance.
42.195 km 9 a.m. |
This race is for adult professional athletes and experienced running enthusiasts (over 18 years of age only) • Adults, over 18 years old (M >18, W >18), except citizens of Russian Federation, who are suspended by IAAF and EAA; |
21.098 km – 9 a.m. |
This race is for professional athletes and experienced running enthusiasts • Adults, over 16 years old (M >16, W >16), except citizens of Russian Federation, who are suspended by IAAF and EAA; 8x8 Relay race running – 9 a.m. • 8 runners run 8 laps (1lap – 5 km); • The team can also consist of men and women;• Adults, over 16 years old (M >16, W >16), except citizens of Russian Federation, who are suspended by IAAF and EAA; |
10 km LR championship – 9.15 a.m. |
This race is for professional athletes and experienced running enthusiasts • Adults, over 16 years old (M >16, W >16), except citizens of Russian Federation, who are suspended by IAAF and EAA; |
5 km – 1 p.m. |
This race is recommended for: • Everybody who is physically fit to finish the course |
2.9 km – 1.30 p.m. |
This race is recommended for: • Everybody who is physically fit to finish the course |
0.75 km – 1 p.m. |
This race is recommended for: • People with disabilities, seniors, families with young children • Everybody who is physically fit to finish the course; |
0.4 km - 11 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
This race is recommended for: • Children, born in 2017 and 2018 and younger (M3-4, W3-4); • Children, born in 2015 and 2014 and younger (M5-6, W5-6); • Children, born in 2013 and 2012 and younger (M7-8, W 7-8) |
7.1. 42.195 km distance runners will be awarded with:
All the participants in this race will receive: - original Nike t-shirt, - commemorative medal, - a special discount card from Nike and Sportland, - “Run for hope– 2022” participation certificate, - participant's number with time-measuring chip, - muscle relaxing massage after finish, - every 2.5 km freshening points with water and fruits, - sponge with water for recovery, - fruits and water pack at the finish, - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
The winners of top 6 places in every age group will be awarded with participation medals as well as sponsors’ goody bags in the categories of men (M) and women (W). |
Monetary awards will be granted for top 3 participants crossing the finish line in the categories of men (M) and women (W) despite of their age group. |
3rd place winner will receive 100 euro; |
2nd place winner will receive 200 euro; |
1st place winner will receive 300 euro; |
7.2. 21.098 km distance runners will be awarded with:
All the participants in this race will receive: - First 200 registered runners will get original Nike t-shirts, - commemorative medal, - a special discount card from Nike and Sportland, - “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate, - participant's number with time-measuring chip, - muscle relaxing massage after finish, - every 2.5 km freshening points with water and fruits, - sponge with water for recovery, - fruits and water pack at the finish, - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
The winners of top 3 places in every age group will be awarded with participation medals as well as sponsors’ goody bags in the categories of men (M) and women (W). |
Monetary awards will be granted for top 3 participants crossing the finish line in the categories of men (M) and women (W) despite of their age group. |
3rd place winner will receive 75 euro; |
2nd place winner will receive 150 euro; |
1st place winner will receive 200 euro; |
7.3. 8x8 Relay race running runners will be awarded with:
- First 10 registered teams will get original Nike t-shirts, - commemorative medal, - a special discount card from Nike and Sportland, - “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate, - participant's number with time-measuring chip, - every 2.5 km freshening points with water and fruits, - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
7.4. 10 km distance runners will be awarded with:
All the participants in this race will receive: - First 850 registered runners will get commemorative medals, - a special goody bag from Nike and Sportland, - “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate. - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
The winners of top 3 places in every age group will be awarded with participation medals as well as sponsors’ goody bags in the categories of men (M) and women (W). |
Monetary awards will be granted for top 3 participants crossing the finish line in the categories of men (M) and women (W) despite of their age group. |
3rd place winner will receive 50 euro; |
2nd place winner will receive 100 euro; |
1st place winner will receive 150 euro; |
7.5. 5.4 km distance runners will be awarded with:
All the participants in this race will receive: - First 750 registered runners will get commemorative medals, - a special goody bag from Nike and Sportland - “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate. - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
The winners of top 3 places in every age group will be awarded with participation medals as well as sponsors’ goody bags in the categories of men (M) and women (W) / boys (B) and girls (G). |
7.6. 2.9 km distance runners will be awarded with:
- First 600 registered runners will get commemorative medals,
- a special goody bag from Nike and Sportland; - “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate; - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
The winners of top 3 places in every age group will be awarded with participation medals in the categories of men (M) and women (W). |
7.7. 0.75 km/Children’s Run for hope distance runners will be awarded with:
All the participants in this race will receive: - First 400 registered runners will get commemorative medals, - a special goody bag from Nike and Sportland; - “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate; - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
The winners of top 3 places in every age group will be awarded with participation medals in the categories of men (M) and women (W). |
7.8. 0.4 km distance runners will be awarded with:
All the participants in this race will receive: - First 100 registered runners will get commemorative medals, - a special goody bag from Nike and Sportland; - “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate; - 10 percent Accommodation discount at the Franciscan guest house, Savanorių street 4, Klaipeda. Room reservation: info@pranciskonunamai.lt, phone number +37060799088. |
7.9. School class team runners will be awarded with:
School class team has to participate as a team at 3km, 5km, 10km distance. All the participants in this race will receive:
- First registered runners till the 10th of May will get commemorative medals,
- a special goody bag from Nike and Sportland;
- “Run for hope-2022” participation certificate;
7.10. There will be special nominations and awards, announced on the day of the event. Event organizers keep the right to change the number and grounds of nominations and awards.
7.11. All the award ceremonies will be held at “Run for hope – 2022” finish line (Atgimimo square, H. Manto str. 31) on the main stage of the event.
8.1 Everyone who have registered following the rules established in this document and paid the registration fee, are allowed to participate in “Run for hope – 2022”.
8.2 All participants confirm that they are partaking in the event free willingly, after having evaluated all the possible risks connected to the run (including health risks) and that the participants commit not to express any claims about it for the organizers during or after the event.
8.3 Every participant must wear a number that is attached to their t-shirt in an orderly manner. The number must be in front (on the chest) and visible.
8.4 During the competition participants and the people who support them are not allowed to use any type of transportation e.g. bikes, rollerblades, skateboards and any other means of transportation with wheels. Participants who violate this rule will be disqualified.
8.5 During the competition the participants are not allowed to have any personal escort. Participants who violate this rule will be disqualified.
8.11 There will be refreshment stations alongside the running track and at the finish line where the water will be given out to the participants.
9.1 REGISTRATION TIME AND DATE:
9.1.1. The application form for “Run for hope – 2022" is available online at www.viltiesbegimas.lt. Application deadline is 6p.m. on the 21nd of May 2022. In order to successfully complete the registration procedure, all the applicants need to fill in the application form and make a contribution payment through the online banking system (the link to the online banking system will be provided at the last stage of the registration).
9.1.2. There will be a registration desk open at Klaipeda Atgimimo square (H.Manto str/Naujojo Sodo. Str., Klaipeda) between the 20th and 21th of May 2022, where application forms will be available. Contribution payments will be accepted in cash only (card payments will not be accepted). Race packs will be available for the participants who have had successfully pre-registered.
Registration desk opening hours:
20th– 21st of May 2022 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m
22th of May 2022 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
9.1.3. The race packs for 10 km, 5.4 km, 2.9 km distance runners will not be available on the day of the race (the 18th of July 2022). The participants of the above mentioned races must collect their race packs at the registration desk prior to “Run for hope – 2022” following the terms and conditions stated in 9.1.2.
9.1.4. On the day of the event (the 22nd of May 2022) there will be registration desks open at the designated start areas where the runners will be able to register for certain races as well as collect their race packs. Contribution payments will be accepted in cash only (card payments will not be accepted). The desks will be open as follows:
9.2 PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS:
9.2.1 Participants are allowed to register only under their own name. It is forbidden to pass one’s number to someone else.
9.2.2 There is no age limit.
9.2.3 Youth aged 16 and under must confirm during the registration that their parents, guardians or trainers gave them permission to enter the race and/or they will be under parental, guardian or trainer’s control during the whole event. Listed persons take full responsibility for the safety and security of youth aged 16 and under.
9.2.4 5 euro distance change fee will be applied, if a registered participant wants to change distance from longer to shorter. If a registered participant wants to change distance from shorter to longer, the fee of the amount of the difference between entrance fees that are valid on the day of change plus 5 euro distance change fee will be applied. The deadline for changing distances is 6p.m. on the 21th of May 2022.
9.2.5 5 euro participant information change fee will be applied, if a registered participant wants to change participant information on the registry list.
9.2.6 When retrieving the race pack, a participant must show their ID/passport. If one requires retrieving the race pack for someone else, a copy of participant’s ID/passport must be provided.
9.2.7 Upon registration, the participants confirm and understand that the participation is connected to a great test of human physical abilities, and they also confirm that they had examined their health and they are following the requirements of the medical examination provided by the legislation of the Republic of Lithuania, and that they will provide state of health certificate upon a request of organizers or other persons. In the event of allegations of inappropriate health condition, or by the organizers’ request, the participant is required to suspend their participation in the event and consult a doctor.
9.2.10 Every registered participant automatically agrees that the event organizers might use the pictures taken during the event for marketing purposes freely and without individual consent.
9.3 CONTRIBUTION TO REGISTRATION:
9.3.1 Registering before 6 p.m. on the 22th of May 2022
Distance (km) |
Contribution (Euro) |
42,195 km |
25 |
21,098 km |
20 |
8x8 (42 km) race relay |
40 |
10 km |
10 |
5 km |
5 |
3 km |
5 |
0,75 km |
5 |
9.3.2 Registering on the 22th of May 2022
Distance (km) |
Contribution (Euro) |
42.195 |
No registration |
21.098 |
No registration |
10 |
No registration |
5.4 |
10 |
2.9 |
7 |
0.75 |
5 |
“Children’s Run for hope” |
5 |
9.3.3 Contribution for accessories and merchandise with “Run for hope” logo
Accessory |
Contribution (Euro) |
Run for hopeT-shirt |
5 |
Children’s Run for hope T-shirt |
5 |
9.3.4 In case of participants willing to make a contribution of larger amount of money, they will be able to do so by choosing the amount of their preference.
All of the donations will go directly to support the new St. Francis Sensory garden in Klaipeda. The St. Francis Oncology Center in Klaipeda services for oncology patients and their families are free of charge.
We invite you to follow the rule:
Wear a certain color T-shirt based on the distance that you’re running!
9.4 “RUN FOR HOPE– 2022” ORGANIZERS AND PROMOTERS:
9.4.1. Organizers: St Francis of Assisi Monastery in Klaipeda and Administration of Klaipeda City Municipality, St. Francis Oncology Center.
9.4.2. Executors: Klaipeda‘s Athletics School, Klaipeda city Physical Education and Recreation Center, Klaipeda city running club “Marathon”, volunteers of St. Francis Oncology Center.
9.5. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS FOR “RUN FOR HOPE–2022" CAN BE MADE VIA: