On 19 April, Uzhhorod hosted the Uzhhorod Half Marathon 2026, the second stage of the Transcarpathian Grand Run 2026 series. The first race in the series had already taken place in Khust. IKS provided the event’s technical support.
About the event
Uzhhorod Half Marathon 2026 was a charity race that brought together more than 1,000 participants in Uzhhorod. The event aimed to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, promote mass-participation running events, and develop the city’s sporting potential.
Participants could choose a distance based on their level of preparation:
- Half marathon — 21.1 km;
- “Ten” race — 10 km;
- 2×5 km relay;
- Sakura Run — 2 km;
- children’s races over 100 m and 400 m.
A total of 500 participants registered for the main distances, another 300 chose the 2 km Sakura Run, and more than 150 children took part in the 100 m and 400 m races.
The route ran through the streets of Uzhhorod and combined asphalt sections with cobblestones. Half-marathon participants completed two laps, while the 10 km and relay races followed a separate route.
Race results
Participants delivered strong results across the main distances. Below are the race winners.
| Category | Winner | Result |
| Half marathon, men | Artur Shchipanovskyi | 1:08:58 |
| Half marathon, women | Iryna Lysiuk | 1:27:25 |
| 10 km, men | Kyryl Buianovskyi | 32:23 |
| 10 km, women | Yulianna Hudz | 40:32 |
| 2×5 km relay | Bohdan Svistiak та Arsen Savytskyi | 37:35 |
View the full race results via the link.
Technical support from IKS
Finish area with a RACE RESULT ground antenna and race clock
Before the event, the IKS team set up and managed online participant registration, prepared race bibs, and provided disposable timing chips for the athletes.
On race day, we:
- installed equipment at the finish line and route checkpoints;
- configured the starting system;
- tracked participants as they passed timing points;
- displayed results on LED screens and published them online;
- provided backup result recording;
- monitored the network equipment and video recording systems.
After the race, athletes received their results by SMS along with electronic certificates.
Equipment used
IKS team’s operational area
To provide technical support for Uzhhorod Half Marathon, the IKS team used:
- four RACE RESULT 5000 timing systems and antennas to record participants’ times at the finish line and route checkpoints;
- disposable timing chips on race bibs to automatically link each participant’s crossing time to their result;
- the IKS starting system to ensure an accurate and fair start;
- IKS LED screens in the finish area for prompt results display;
- IKS network equipment to transfer data between timing systems, screens, and the online platform;
- IKS video recording systems to review disputed moments using video replays.
During the race, the IKS team received data from the timing systems, processed it in dedicated software, and published the results online in real time.
The Transcarpathian Grand Run 2026 series will continue with a race in Mukachevo this autumn, followed by the final stage in Khust. Follow upcoming events in the race calendar.
Planning a race or another sporting event? Contact the IKS team to select the right equipment and discuss technical support.
