11.27 km for Hrodna. Wherever you are in the world.
Hrodna, also known as Grodno, is a city on the Neman River in Belarus. For some of us, it is home. For others, it is a place connected to family history, friendships or travel memories. And for those who have never visited, this is an invitation to discover a connection.
Today, many people from Hrodna live abroad and cannot return home. The team at Hrodna.life, an independent local media outlet in exile, is launching its first virtual run to bring people from Hrodna and friends of the city together across the world.
Join us to get active, earn a commemorative medal and support independent local journalism.
Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be from Hrodna, speak Belarusian or be an experienced runner. All you need is a willingness to take part.
How to take part
A virtual run has no single starting line or fixed route. You choose where to go and when to take part within the event dates.
Step 1: Sign up and donate
Register using the form at the bottom of the event page and make a donation.
Please provide your email and postal address so we can send you your medal. Your postal address will be used only to ship your medal and will not be kept afterwards.
Step 2: Complete 11.27 km
Cover 11.27 km — approximately 7 miles — between October 1 and November 3, 2026, wherever you are.
Run, walk or cycle. Complete the distance in one go or spread it across several outings.
Step 3: Submit your activity
Upload a screenshot from your fitness app using our Google Form.
The event finishes on November 3, Saint Hubert’s Day. We will begin mailing medals after that date.
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Use Strava? Join our St. Hubertus Virtual Run Club to connect with fellow participants around the world.
What if I am not a runner?
This is a shared challenge, not a race. There are no times to beat: the aim is to feel connected.
Choose a long walk if running is not for you. If you are new to running, split the distance into shorter sessions. Prefer cycling? Cover your 11.27 km by bike. And if you are an ultramarathon runner looking for a bigger challenge, you could even aim for 112.7 km!
Record your activity using a fitness app such as Garmin or Strava, then share your result with us. Every participant who completes the distance will receive a commemorative medal.
On Saint Hubert’s Day, we will see how many people have come together through this challenge.
Why 11.27 km? And why November 3?
Each part of the event tells a story about Hrodna.
11.27 km: a link to the city’s history.
The year 1127 is traditionally recognised as the date of Hrodna’s first mention in historical chronicles.
November 3: Saint Hubert’s Day.
Saint Hubert is the patron saint of hunters and is also regarded as a protector of Hrodna.
A medal featuring Saint Hubert’s stag.
A stag with a golden cross between its antlers has appeared on Hrodna’s coat of arms for centuries. Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a specially designed commemorative medal by post.
Why join?
Support independent journalism
All funds raised, after covering the cost of medals and postage, will support the work of the exiled Hrodna.life editorial team. Your contribution helps keep Hrodna’s stories and voices heard.
Be part of a worldwide community
Wherever you take part, you will be sharing the experience with others. Our Strava club brings together people running, walking and cycling in cities such as Warsaw, Wrocław, Vilnius, Batumi and New York.
Celebrate a connection — or make a new one
If Hrodna is your hometown or part of your family history, this is a way to stay connected to your roots. If it is new to you, taking part is a simple gesture of friendship and solidarity with the city and its people.
Sign up and support Hrodna.life
Become a friend of Hrodna! Donate an amount of your choice, with a minimum of EUR 20 to cover medal production and shipping. We suggest a donation of EUR 30.
Run or walk 11.27 km by November 3 and earn a cast-metal Saint Hubert medal!
Already completed your distance?
Open our Google Form and upload a screenshot from your fitness app.
Please use the same email address you used when making your donation so we can match your activity to your registration.
⚠️ Your safety comes first
If you are currently in Belarus, please do not register, make a payment or share our event materials. Engagement with independent media can put people at risk of criminal prosecution there. Please protect your safety.
This event is intended only for people in safe locations outside Belarus and Russia.
Take the first step. Follow in Saint Hubert’s footsteps — wherever you call home.
