Sports competitions in Russia were canceled due to excessive bear activity

The "Race to Chekhov Peak" skyrunning event, which was scheduled for October 3, has been canceled due to high bear activity. The competition was scheduled to take place on Sakhalin Island in Russia. The press service of the Sakhalin Region Federation of Cross-Country Skiing, Biathlon, and Mountaineering announced the cancellation of the race.

The race was scheduled for October 3. Participants were to cover a distance of 24 km, with a total elevation gain of 1,350 meters.

“We made this decision for the safety of the participants, volunteers, and organizers. There has been high bear activity in the area where the race is to be held. Under these conditions, we cannot guarantee your safety on the course. We are very sorry that circumstances have turned out this way, but the safety of the participants remains our top priority,” the organizers’ statement reads.

Skyrunning is an extreme sport that combines running with elements of mountaineering. During competitions, participants engage in high-speed ascents and runs along technically challenging routes in high-altitude terrain.

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