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Cultural RUNTS race held in Tobolsk for third time

18 may 2026

Array ( [ID] => 531 [TIMESTAMP_X] => 2021-03-11 15:07:42 [IBLOCK_ID] => 5 [NAME] => Текст новости EN [ACTIVE] => Y [SORT] => 500 [CODE] => DESCRIPTION_EN [DEFAULT_VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] => [TYPE] => HTML ) [PROPERTY_TYPE] => S [ROW_COUNT] => 1 [COL_COUNT] => 30 [LIST_TYPE] => L [MULTIPLE] => N [XML_ID] => [FILE_TYPE] => [MULTIPLE_CNT] => 5 [TMP_ID] => [LINK_IBLOCK_ID] => 0 [WITH_DESCRIPTION] => N [SEARCHABLE] => N [FILTRABLE] => N [IS_REQUIRED] => N [VERSION] => 2 [USER_TYPE] => HTML [USER_TYPE_SETTINGS] => Array ( [height] => 200 ) [HINT] => [VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] => <p> The route, part of the Russian urban trail series, covered the historic part of the city and modern locations in Tobolsk. </p> <p> On 17 May, the cultural RUNTS race took place in Tobolsk for the third time. Its route covered the most beautiful places in the city, including cultural and social landmarks. In 2026, as in the two previous years, the race was held with the support of SIBUR as part of the "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The starting point for this year's trail was the Apothecary Garden, one of the greenest locations in the city. </p> <p> By 11:30 a.m., around 500 participants had gathered in the race village, setting a new record for RUNTS in Tobolsk. Before the start of the race, a mass warm-up and an opening ceremony took place. The ceremony was attended by Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk, representatives of SIBUR, and the event organisers – the Rating/Sport agency. </p> <p> <b>Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk:</b><br> <em>"When people talk about running, it seems like it is about the body, but today's event combines physical activity with intellectual activity. I am sure that once again Tobolsk has surprised and amazed all the participants with its beauty and history. I very much hope that guests will fall in love with Tobolsk, and that the residents of Tobolsk will once again realise what a beautiful, wonderful and interesting city they live in. I am grateful to SIBUR for this event. In fact, everything that SIBUR does in the city is always about love for Tobolsk, always about deep and meaningful values, and that is why our city is not only a historical and cultural centre, but also a centre of modern petrochemicals, and today, a sporting city."</em> </p> <p> <b>Elena Belskaya, Director for Government Relations and Implementation of Socio-Economic Projects at ZapSibNeftekhim:</b><br> <em>"SIBUR consistently supports initiatives that help unlock the potential of cities and make them more attractive for living, development and travel. RUNTS in Tobolsk is exactly such a project, combining sport, culture, history and the modern urban rhythm. It not only encourages residents to adopt an active lifestyle and expands opportunities for meaningful leisure, but also helps people see Tobolsk in a new light – its unique heritage, atmosphere and role in the country's history. It is important for us to support projects that, through vibrant contemporary formats, introduce people to the history of the city and the country, create points of attraction for residents and visitors, and contribute to the sustainable development of the territory."</em> </p> <p> <b>Inna Dyatlova, Executive Director of Rating/Sport and the cultural RUNTS race:</b><br> <em>"It is a great honour for us to hold RUNTS in Tobolsk for the third time in a row. I am sure that the residents of the city have truly come to love the cultural race, because year after year new participants join us. This year, our journey through the cities of Russia begins in Tobolsk, and it was precisely the preparation for this start that inspired us with new ideas. In 2026, we added a secret location to the route, which participants had to find while on the course. We also began issuing runner passports in Tobolsk. Everyone can get stamps in them at each location in every RUNTS city and compete for exclusive merchandise at the end of the season. On behalf of our race, I want to thank the city administration and SIBUR. The support of our general partner helps in the development of sports tourism not only in Tobolsk, but also in many other cities of Russia."</em> </p> <p> At exactly 12:00 p.m., participants set off on the route. The RUNTS locations included the Provincial Museum, the Sintez Cultural Centre, the Printing Museum, the Zhemchuzhina shopping centre, the Medical College, the MIRROS Georgievskaya Hotel and others. The race organisers added unusual activities to the route: in particular, participants had to find a secret location using special signs. This turned out to be the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant Court). On the course, runners could listen to an audio guide specially recorded for the start. It told the story of the city's history, its landmarks and modern life, as well as providing a detailed description of each location along the route. This year, the text was written by historian and tour guide Oksana Klimerova. The audio guide was voiced by Anastasia Suvorova, journalist, blogger and presenter of the Tobolskoye Vremya television channel, and Evgeny Novoselov, author and resident of the Stand-Up Tobolsk club. Artyom Akramov, a pupil of School No. 16 named after V.P. Neimyshev, a laureate of school and municipal competitions in the nominations "Living Classics" and "The Spoken Word", and a prize-winner of recitation competitions, also took part in the recording. </p> <p> During the race itself, participants could choose one of two distances – the small loop (approximately 5 km) or the large loop (approximately 10 km). This year in Tobolsk, a special 4 km route within the RUNTS course was developed for children with disabilities. Eight children took to the start line, accompanied by their parents. At the finish line, each participant received a special medal made of concrete. This year it was shaped like a manhole cover, with a design reminiscent of an actual manhole cover on Mira Street (formerly Bolshaya Pyatnitskaya Street). After the race, a RUNTS picnic took place, during which participants could recharge their energy with a "breakfast of champions" and listen to a live concert on the main stage. </p> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> [TYPE] => HTML ) [DESCRIPTION] => [~VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] =>

The route, part of the Russian urban trail series, covered the historic part of the city and modern locations in Tobolsk.

On 17 May, the cultural RUNTS race took place in Tobolsk for the third time. Its route covered the most beautiful places in the city, including cultural and social landmarks. In 2026, as in the two previous years, the race was held with the support of SIBUR as part of the "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The starting point for this year's trail was the Apothecary Garden, one of the greenest locations in the city.

By 11:30 a.m., around 500 participants had gathered in the race village, setting a new record for RUNTS in Tobolsk. Before the start of the race, a mass warm-up and an opening ceremony took place. The ceremony was attended by Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk, representatives of SIBUR, and the event organisers – the Rating/Sport agency.

Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk:
"When people talk about running, it seems like it is about the body, but today's event combines physical activity with intellectual activity. I am sure that once again Tobolsk has surprised and amazed all the participants with its beauty and history. I very much hope that guests will fall in love with Tobolsk, and that the residents of Tobolsk will once again realise what a beautiful, wonderful and interesting city they live in. I am grateful to SIBUR for this event. In fact, everything that SIBUR does in the city is always about love for Tobolsk, always about deep and meaningful values, and that is why our city is not only a historical and cultural centre, but also a centre of modern petrochemicals, and today, a sporting city."

Elena Belskaya, Director for Government Relations and Implementation of Socio-Economic Projects at ZapSibNeftekhim:
"SIBUR consistently supports initiatives that help unlock the potential of cities and make them more attractive for living, development and travel. RUNTS in Tobolsk is exactly such a project, combining sport, culture, history and the modern urban rhythm. It not only encourages residents to adopt an active lifestyle and expands opportunities for meaningful leisure, but also helps people see Tobolsk in a new light – its unique heritage, atmosphere and role in the country's history. It is important for us to support projects that, through vibrant contemporary formats, introduce people to the history of the city and the country, create points of attraction for residents and visitors, and contribute to the sustainable development of the territory."

Inna Dyatlova, Executive Director of Rating/Sport and the cultural RUNTS race:
"It is a great honour for us to hold RUNTS in Tobolsk for the third time in a row. I am sure that the residents of the city have truly come to love the cultural race, because year after year new participants join us. This year, our journey through the cities of Russia begins in Tobolsk, and it was precisely the preparation for this start that inspired us with new ideas. In 2026, we added a secret location to the route, which participants had to find while on the course. We also began issuing runner passports in Tobolsk. Everyone can get stamps in them at each location in every RUNTS city and compete for exclusive merchandise at the end of the season. On behalf of our race, I want to thank the city administration and SIBUR. The support of our general partner helps in the development of sports tourism not only in Tobolsk, but also in many other cities of Russia."

At exactly 12:00 p.m., participants set off on the route. The RUNTS locations included the Provincial Museum, the Sintez Cultural Centre, the Printing Museum, the Zhemchuzhina shopping centre, the Medical College, the MIRROS Georgievskaya Hotel and others. The race organisers added unusual activities to the route: in particular, participants had to find a secret location using special signs. This turned out to be the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant Court). On the course, runners could listen to an audio guide specially recorded for the start. It told the story of the city's history, its landmarks and modern life, as well as providing a detailed description of each location along the route. This year, the text was written by historian and tour guide Oksana Klimerova. The audio guide was voiced by Anastasia Suvorova, journalist, blogger and presenter of the Tobolskoye Vremya television channel, and Evgeny Novoselov, author and resident of the Stand-Up Tobolsk club. Artyom Akramov, a pupil of School No. 16 named after V.P. Neimyshev, a laureate of school and municipal competitions in the nominations "Living Classics" and "The Spoken Word", and a prize-winner of recitation competitions, also took part in the recording.

During the race itself, participants could choose one of two distances – the small loop (approximately 5 km) or the large loop (approximately 10 km). This year in Tobolsk, a special 4 km route within the RUNTS course was developed for children with disabilities. Eight children took to the start line, accompanied by their parents. At the finish line, each participant received a special medal made of concrete. This year it was shaped like a manhole cover, with a design reminiscent of an actual manhole cover on Mira Street (formerly Bolshaya Pyatnitskaya Street). After the race, a RUNTS picnic took place, during which participants could recharge their energy with a "breakfast of champions" and listen to a live concert on the main stage.






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The route, part of the Russian urban trail series, covered the historic part of the city and modern locations in Tobolsk.

On 17 May, the cultural RUNTS race took place in Tobolsk for the third time. Its route covered the most beautiful places in the city, including cultural and social landmarks. In 2026, as in the two previous years, the race was held with the support of SIBUR as part of the "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The starting point for this year's trail was the Apothecary Garden, one of the greenest locations in the city.

By 11:30 a.m., around 500 participants had gathered in the race village, setting a new record for RUNTS in Tobolsk. Before the start of the race, a mass warm-up and an opening ceremony took place. The ceremony was attended by Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk, representatives of SIBUR, and the event organisers – the Rating/Sport agency.

Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk:
"When people talk about running, it seems like it is about the body, but today's event combines physical activity with intellectual activity. I am sure that once again Tobolsk has surprised and amazed all the participants with its beauty and history. I very much hope that guests will fall in love with Tobolsk, and that the residents of Tobolsk will once again realise what a beautiful, wonderful and interesting city they live in. I am grateful to SIBUR for this event. In fact, everything that SIBUR does in the city is always about love for Tobolsk, always about deep and meaningful values, and that is why our city is not only a historical and cultural centre, but also a centre of modern petrochemicals, and today, a sporting city."

Elena Belskaya, Director for Government Relations and Implementation of Socio-Economic Projects at ZapSibNeftekhim:
"SIBUR consistently supports initiatives that help unlock the potential of cities and make them more attractive for living, development and travel. RUNTS in Tobolsk is exactly such a project, combining sport, culture, history and the modern urban rhythm. It not only encourages residents to adopt an active lifestyle and expands opportunities for meaningful leisure, but also helps people see Tobolsk in a new light – its unique heritage, atmosphere and role in the country's history. It is important for us to support projects that, through vibrant contemporary formats, introduce people to the history of the city and the country, create points of attraction for residents and visitors, and contribute to the sustainable development of the territory."

Inna Dyatlova, Executive Director of Rating/Sport and the cultural RUNTS race:
"It is a great honour for us to hold RUNTS in Tobolsk for the third time in a row. I am sure that the residents of the city have truly come to love the cultural race, because year after year new participants join us. This year, our journey through the cities of Russia begins in Tobolsk, and it was precisely the preparation for this start that inspired us with new ideas. In 2026, we added a secret location to the route, which participants had to find while on the course. We also began issuing runner passports in Tobolsk. Everyone can get stamps in them at each location in every RUNTS city and compete for exclusive merchandise at the end of the season. On behalf of our race, I want to thank the city administration and SIBUR. The support of our general partner helps in the development of sports tourism not only in Tobolsk, but also in many other cities of Russia."

At exactly 12:00 p.m., participants set off on the route. The RUNTS locations included the Provincial Museum, the Sintez Cultural Centre, the Printing Museum, the Zhemchuzhina shopping centre, the Medical College, the MIRROS Georgievskaya Hotel and others. The race organisers added unusual activities to the route: in particular, participants had to find a secret location using special signs. This turned out to be the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant Court). On the course, runners could listen to an audio guide specially recorded for the start. It told the story of the city's history, its landmarks and modern life, as well as providing a detailed description of each location along the route. This year, the text was written by historian and tour guide Oksana Klimerova. The audio guide was voiced by Anastasia Suvorova, journalist, blogger and presenter of the Tobolskoye Vremya television channel, and Evgeny Novoselov, author and resident of the Stand-Up Tobolsk club. Artyom Akramov, a pupil of School No. 16 named after V.P. Neimyshev, a laureate of school and municipal competitions in the nominations "Living Classics" and "The Spoken Word", and a prize-winner of recitation competitions, also took part in the recording.

During the race itself, participants could choose one of two distances – the small loop (approximately 5 km) or the large loop (approximately 10 km). This year in Tobolsk, a special 4 km route within the RUNTS course was developed for children with disabilities. Eight children took to the start line, accompanied by their parents. At the finish line, each participant received a special medal made of concrete. This year it was shaped like a manhole cover, with a design reminiscent of an actual manhole cover on Mira Street (formerly Bolshaya Pyatnitskaya Street). After the race, a RUNTS picnic took place, during which participants could recharge their energy with a "breakfast of champions" and listen to a live concert on the main stage.






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The route, part of the Russian urban trail series, covered the historic part of the city and modern locations in Tobolsk.

On 17 May, the cultural RUNTS race took place in Tobolsk for the third time. Its route covered the most beautiful places in the city, including cultural and social landmarks. In 2026, as in the two previous years, the race was held with the support of SIBUR as part of the "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The starting point for this year's trail was the Apothecary Garden, one of the greenest locations in the city.

By 11:30 a.m., around 500 participants had gathered in the race village, setting a new record for RUNTS in Tobolsk. Before the start of the race, a mass warm-up and an opening ceremony took place. The ceremony was attended by Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk, representatives of SIBUR, and the event organisers – the Rating/Sport agency.

Lyudmila Ostanina, First Deputy Head of the City of Tobolsk:
"When people talk about running, it seems like it is about the body, but today's event combines physical activity with intellectual activity. I am sure that once again Tobolsk has surprised and amazed all the participants with its beauty and history. I very much hope that guests will fall in love with Tobolsk, and that the residents of Tobolsk will once again realise what a beautiful, wonderful and interesting city they live in. I am grateful to SIBUR for this event. In fact, everything that SIBUR does in the city is always about love for Tobolsk, always about deep and meaningful values, and that is why our city is not only a historical and cultural centre, but also a centre of modern petrochemicals, and today, a sporting city."

Elena Belskaya, Director for Government Relations and Implementation of Socio-Economic Projects at ZapSibNeftekhim:
"SIBUR consistently supports initiatives that help unlock the potential of cities and make them more attractive for living, development and travel. RUNTS in Tobolsk is exactly such a project, combining sport, culture, history and the modern urban rhythm. It not only encourages residents to adopt an active lifestyle and expands opportunities for meaningful leisure, but also helps people see Tobolsk in a new light – its unique heritage, atmosphere and role in the country's history. It is important for us to support projects that, through vibrant contemporary formats, introduce people to the history of the city and the country, create points of attraction for residents and visitors, and contribute to the sustainable development of the territory."

Inna Dyatlova, Executive Director of Rating/Sport and the cultural RUNTS race:
"It is a great honour for us to hold RUNTS in Tobolsk for the third time in a row. I am sure that the residents of the city have truly come to love the cultural race, because year after year new participants join us. This year, our journey through the cities of Russia begins in Tobolsk, and it was precisely the preparation for this start that inspired us with new ideas. In 2026, we added a secret location to the route, which participants had to find while on the course. We also began issuing runner passports in Tobolsk. Everyone can get stamps in them at each location in every RUNTS city and compete for exclusive merchandise at the end of the season. On behalf of our race, I want to thank the city administration and SIBUR. The support of our general partner helps in the development of sports tourism not only in Tobolsk, but also in many other cities of Russia."

At exactly 12:00 p.m., participants set off on the route. The RUNTS locations included the Provincial Museum, the Sintez Cultural Centre, the Printing Museum, the Zhemchuzhina shopping centre, the Medical College, the MIRROS Georgievskaya Hotel and others. The race organisers added unusual activities to the route: in particular, participants had to find a secret location using special signs. This turned out to be the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant Court). On the course, runners could listen to an audio guide specially recorded for the start. It told the story of the city's history, its landmarks and modern life, as well as providing a detailed description of each location along the route. This year, the text was written by historian and tour guide Oksana Klimerova. The audio guide was voiced by Anastasia Suvorova, journalist, blogger and presenter of the Tobolskoye Vremya television channel, and Evgeny Novoselov, author and resident of the Stand-Up Tobolsk club. Artyom Akramov, a pupil of School No. 16 named after V.P. Neimyshev, a laureate of school and municipal competitions in the nominations "Living Classics" and "The Spoken Word", and a prize-winner of recitation competitions, also took part in the recording.

During the race itself, participants could choose one of two distances – the small loop (approximately 5 km) or the large loop (approximately 10 km). This year in Tobolsk, a special 4 km route within the RUNTS course was developed for children with disabilities. Eight children took to the start line, accompanied by their parents. At the finish line, each participant received a special medal made of concrete. This year it was shaped like a manhole cover, with a design reminiscent of an actual manhole cover on Mira Street (formerly Bolshaya Pyatnitskaya Street). After the race, a RUNTS picnic took place, during which participants could recharge their energy with a "breakfast of champions" and listen to a live concert on the main stage.