Among the participants of the 10 km race was the German marathon champion Irina Mikitenko, who won the race in 33:19 minutes. Kathrine Switzer, the first woman ever to run a marathon, was present as a special guest. 29 years ago, she launched the Avon Womens Race, at the time with about 150 participants.
Since 8 years, the race takes place under the banner "running against breast cancer". Steve Jacquin, Managing Director of Avon Germany, presented a cheque for EUR 26,000 on behalf of Avon.
About Avon
Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company, with over $11 billion in annual revenue. As the worlds largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in more than 100 countries through approximately 6.4 million active independent Avon Sales Representatives. Avons product line includes beauty products, as well as fashion and home products, and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, ANEW, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques, Avon Naturals, and mark.