Romanian ultramarathon runner Adrian \u0218ovea has embarked on a 420 km charity run along the so-called Unification Route\/Traseul Unirii, aiming to raise support for children with disabilities. The quest is set to end on January 24 – the day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u0218ovea set off on Monday, January 19, from Pia\u021ba Unirii in Bucharest and plans to finish six days later in Pia\u021ba Unirii in Ia\u0219i, marking 167 years since the Union of Moldova with Wallachia. Along the way, other runners are expected to join him for shorter or longer segments to help promote the cause of solidarity, Agerpres<\/a> reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n The route has been divided into daily stages, starting with a 71 km run from Bucharest to Ploie\u0219ti, followed by 73 kilometres from Ploie\u0219ti to Buz\u0103u, and another 73 kilometres from Buz\u0103u to R\u00e2mnicu S\u0103rat and then Foc\u0219ani.\u00a0<\/p>\n On day four, Adrian \u0218ovea will run 63 kilometres from Foc\u0219ani to Tutova, then 65 kilometres via B\u00e2rlad to Vaslui on day five, before completing the final 65 kilometres from Vaslui to Ia\u0219i.<\/p>\n \u201cWinners are those who don\u2019t give up,\u201d \u0218ovea said, stressing that the run is not about medals or records but about perseverance and helping others.<\/p>\n He has been running for social causes for eight years, describing his efforts as a way of opening doors for people in need.<\/p>\n