The third edition of the Green Half Marathon was successfully concluded in the city of Berat, establishing itself as a notable international event with over 500 participants from 40 countries around the world.

The Mayor of Berat, Ervin Demo, described the marathon as an extraordinary gathering that united athletes globally. In a post on social media, he extended his warmest congratulations to the winners in both the men’s and women’s categories for the 10 km and 21 km races.

Media outlets reported that the event created a lively and celebratory atmosphere across the city. Participants ran through Berat’s historic streets, promoting the city’s cultural heritage, natural landscape, and raising awareness on environmental protection and sustainable tourism.

In the 21 km men’s category, Turkish athlete Üzeyir Soylemez secured first place with a time of 1:06:48, breaking the record set in the previous year. Ivan Bubnov and Nesim Kerkouri followed in second and third places, respectively.

In the 21 km women’s category, Redia Dauti from Tirana claimed first place. Having participated in the first two editions, she won her first gold medal in Berat, after two previous second-place finishes. Jouline Eckl and Judit Varga ranked second and third.

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