USUA Veterans Team Runs the 2026 Army Ten-Miler!

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, USUA Veterans Team of our nonprofit US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) proudly participated in the 42nd Army Ten-Miler (ATM) for the second consecutive year, representing Ukraine, honoring Ukrainian and American veterans and active-duty service members, and celebrating the enduring friendship between our two nations.

This year’s race held special significance as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, a historic milestone commemorated on the 2026 Army Ten-Miler finisher medals and a powerful reminder of America’s enduring commitment to freedom, courage, and military service.

Throughout the race, our entire team proudly wore the map of Ukraine and the Ukrainian flag on their backs, symbolizing our unity, national pride, and unwavering commitment to Ukraine and its defenders.

Congratulations to our Ukrainian veterans Ruslan Popov, Vadym Korobenko, Oleh Kontsovskyi, and Andrii Volosheniuk, who successfully completed the 10-mile race through Washington, D.C., alongside thousands of U.S. service members, military veterans, and their families!

Joining our Ukrainian heroes were USUA Founder, President and CEO Nadiya Shaporynska, Captain and Organizer of USUA Veterans Team, who participated in the Army Ten-Miler for the second consecutive year despite a recent foot fracture, alongside USUA volunteers Matt Widmann and Nataliya DeMarco. Congratulations to our entire team on successfully crossing the finish line!

Despite the cold and rainy weather, all seven members of USUA Veterans Team successfully completed the 10-mile race within the official time limit, with every runner earning a finisher medal! Not a single team member was disqualified — a wonderful achievement reflecting our team’s determination, perseverance, and spirit of unity!

We were honored that Yurii Dolotov, Military Attaché of the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, joined us before the race to greet our team and wish our runners success. Our heartfelt gratitude to Chargé d’Affaires Denys Sienik, Yurii Dolotov, and the Embassy of Ukraine for supporting Ukrainian veterans and USUA’s veterans’ rehabilitation initiatives through sports.

More Than a Race — A Mission of Honor, Resilience, and Solidarity!

For USUA Veterans Team, the Army Ten-Miler is much more than a sporting event. Every mile represents courage, perseverance, and our commitment to supporting Ukrainian veterans who have sacrificed so much defending their homeland against Russia’s ongoing aggression.

Through participation in major sporting events such as the Army Ten-Miler and Marine Corps Marathon, we create meaningful opportunities for Ukrainian veterans’ rehabilitation, recovery, and empowerment through sports, while raising awareness of Ukraine’s fight for freedom and honoring fallen Ukrainian heroes and those who continue defending Ukraine on the front lines.

Together, we honor our heroes, celebrate the spirit of military service, and strengthen the enduring bonds of friendship, solidarity, and mutual support between Ukrainian and American veterans, military communities, and our two nations.

Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported and cheered on our team, our dedicated volunteers, and the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, including Chargé d’Affaires Denys Sienik and Military Attaché Yurii Dolotov, for supporting Ukrainian veterans and USUA’s important initiatives.