On Saturday, October 5, the
11th edition of the KEAW Marathon, a run organized by the Association of Korean
Entrepreneurs in Wroclaw, took place in Biskupice Podgórne (Kobierzyce
municipality). This long-awaited event returned after a hiatus of several years
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been a tradition for more than a decade.
This year’s edition was
attended by more than 300 employees and representatives of companies operating
in the Special Economic Zone in Biskupice Podgórne, including LG Chem Poland,
LG Energy Solution Wrocław, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, LK Insurance, ServeOne,
POSCO and LX Pantos. Participants, often accompanied by their families and
four-legged friends, spent the sports day together in the spirit of integration
and healthy competition.
A special run was organized
for the youngest, where children, supported by their parents, could feel the
joy of physical activity and competition. Adult competitors had a choice of 5km
and 10km runs, which were conducted along Seoul, Korean, Cooperation and
Innovation Streets – in the heart of the zone. Podium places and financial
prizes awaited the three fastest male and female runners. The winner of the 10
km run achieved a time under 32 minutes!
In addition, all
participants had a chance to win attractive material prizes by taking part in
additional fitness competitions. In the competition in holding the “plank” and
the “Kendama” tournament, washing machines, refrigerators or TV sets awaited
the winners.
Together we run, together we help
This year’s edition of the
KEAW Marathon was all the more special because of its charitable nature. In
response to recent events, the organizers decided to change the original
purpose of the event. In addition to promoting an active lifestyle and
integrating employees, funds were raised to help those affected by the flooding
in Lower Silesia. The funds collected during the run, amounting to PLN 1,700,
were donated to the official collection of the Great Orchestra of Christmas
Charity.
– Although the main purpose of our run was to integrate employees and
promote physical activity, this year we decided to respond to the challenges
faced by our community. Therefore, all proceeds from the event were donated to
help flood victims – the organizers
of the XI KEAW Marathon announced.
