A 570-kilometer relay run along the Lithuania-Belarus border began on Saturday from two opposite sides of the route. Its participants will run for more than a day, passing the relay to each other.
The route consists of 53 running segments, one of which crossed the Nemunas River.
Both running teams plan to meet on Sunday in Turgeliai, Vilnius district, where a joint relay finish and runners’ reception will take place near the Turgeliai church.
At the finish location, shooting activities are planned for members of the Turgeliai community and guests: familiarization with the available weapons, practical skills training – first aid, survival, and behavior in extreme situations. Participants will be warmed up with soup cooked in an outdoor kitchen.
The run is organized by the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union King Mindaugas Riflemen’s 10th District riflemen, representatives of the non-governmental organization “Blue/Yellow,” and the Turgeliai community.
It is part of the “Blue/Yellow” support campaign “Dronatonas 2.0,” which this year also supports Lithuania’s air defense.
During the campaign, every fifth donated euro is allocated to the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union – for drone interceptors and their usage training.
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