A Belarusian national flag is displayed during the Minsk Half Marathon 2025 in Minsk, Belarus, on Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

Runners compete during the Minsk Half Marathon 2025 in Minsk, Belarus, on Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

Runners compete during the Minsk Half Marathon 2025 in Minsk, Belarus, on Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

Runners start after a mascot during the Minsk Half Marathon 2025 in Minsk, Belarus, on Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

Runners compete during the Minsk Half Marathon 2025 in Minsk, Belarus, on Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)