Delivery couriers competition happening in Russia
Ready for the lowdown on the third "Courier Race" by H5 Company kicking off in late June? This thrilling event is set to showcase the skills and creativity of couriers across Russia, with a fresh format featuring teams, challenges, and bloggers as hosts.
The preliminary round commences on June 30, with participants selected based on their work performance and user ratings. The standouts will move on to an online marathon via a Telegram bot, followed by invitations for 50 top performers to battle it out in Moscow. From there, three teams will be formed for the grand finale.
The grand finale will take place at one of Moscow's stadiums, featuring challenges focusing on accuracy, speed, and teamwork. Organizers have promised live streams, judge commentary, and a spectator zone. Bloggers Bonia and Kuzmich will serve as the event's charismatic hosts.
Natalia Kasyanova, H5 Digital's Director of Human Resources, shared her excitement about this upcoming event, "We're thrilled to launch the third 'Courier Race' - a platform that shines a light on our couriers, demonstrating their professionalism and creativity."
H5 Company emphasizes that this tournament is more about professional recognition than a competition per se. Winners will receive monetary rewards.
With the rapid growth of the delivery market, such events are timely. Forbes predicts that by 2024, the number of couriers in Russia will have jumped by about 25-30% compared to the previous year, while Russians place over 813 million orders with delivery – a 37% increase year-on-year. Online food sales surged by 47%, reaching 1.2 trillion rubles. The trend continued in 2025, with 255 million orders and 396 billion rubles in sales during Q1 alone.
Local trends emerge in Yekaterinburg, where "Avito Uslugi" reports a 55% increase in delivery demand over the past year. Notably, foot delivery and electric vehicle delivery have skyrocketed (+383%) and (+475%), respectively.
While specific details about the "Third 'Courier Race'" by H5 Company might not be found in the public domain, it's advisable to reach out to H5 Company directly or check their official communications for updated information on dates, formats, and prizes.
Following the excitement surrounding the upcoming "Courier Race" by H5 Company, spectators can expect an even more engaging sports event in the world of news this year. The grand finale, set to take place at a stadium in Moscow, will not only highlight the professionalism and creativity of the participants but also introduce new challenges focusing on accuracy, speed, and teamwork.
