The people who make Runday possible

Behind every Runday event is a team of motivated and talented people. Meet the organisers and technical team who help bring free 5K runs to communities across Ukraine every Saturday — and find out what inspires them.

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Pictured - a volunteer meets runners at the end of the Runday race

Runday Creators

They oversees the overall vision, strategy, and coordination of Runday, support local organisers, manage partnerships, and ensure the smooth operation of events across all locations.

Ian Bearder — Founder

"Runday open to everyone. You don't need to be a good runner or sporty to join our events. Just register for a free account and we'll be happy to see you on Saturday morning. "

Alyona Lashchenko — Project manager

"I've been running for years and it's my favorite form of exercise. It's a great way to challenge yourself and reach new goals."

Pictured - Runday project manager Alyona Lashchenko

Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi — Co-Founder

"Running can be a great way to improve your fitness and well-being, but it's important to do it safely and responsibly."

Pictured - Runday co-founder Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi

Yulia Fursenko — Project manager

"Running has been running my life for some time already and keeps taking its pace! It’s the great way to organize yourself, perfect discipline to keep fit and making new friends running towards the set goal!"

Pictured - Runday project manager Yulia Fursenko

Digital Team

Meet team which designs, builds, and maintains Runday’s website and mobile app. They ensure a smooth digital experience for runners, organizers, and volunteers across all cities.

Adriana Mytsyk

Designer

Victoria Monastyrska

Front-End Developer

Pictured: Runday back-end and App developer Taoufil Lotfi

Taoufiq Lotfi

Back-end & App developer

Tetiana Karpenko

SEO specialist

Met the team? Now it’s time to meet the Runday app!

The app helps you choose your location, sign up for a run, track your results, and stay connected with the Runday community.
Make your Saturday runs easier, smarter, and more fun — right from your phone.

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