Over 1 million people to take part in all-Russia race
09:28, 23 September 2012
MOSCOW. September 23. KAZINFORM Over 1 million people are expected to take part in a nationwide running day entitled Cross-Country Race of the Nation that Russia will on hold on Sunday, according to RIA Novosti.
The race is one of Russia's largest sports events. Participants will run races varying from 2 to 12 kilometers (1.2-7.5 miles) in 80 regions of the country. Foreigners are also allowed to participate.
Last year, more than 1.2 million people took part in the race.