Almaty Marathon 2025
Marathon Almaty
- Next event : Sun, September 28, 2025Date confirmed
The event in a few words
If you're looking for a race that will take you on a journey, you're in the right place! ✈️ Celebrated as the top event in Central Asia, let us introduce you to the Almaty Marathon! 💪 But be warned, this isn't just a leisurely stroll, it's a legendary sporting event in Almaty, Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿 Picture a race that tests your endurance at the foot of the magnificent mountains of the Tian Shan ⛰️, these snow-capped giants observing the runners, playfully yet majestically 🤩 — that's the magic of the Almaty Marathon 🏃♀️. Whether you're into the 10 km run 🕺, a half-marathon enthusiast 🫵, or dreaming of crossing the finish line of a complete marathon 🎽, there's a distance for everyone! Team players can enjoy the Ekiden for a marathon relay experience 👯♂️. And don't worry if you're more of a tortoise 🐢 than a hare 🐇; there's a Nordic walk of 10 km! 🌻
Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan, surprises with its endless deceptive flats; here, between breaths, you discover a city where skyscrapers 🌇 flirt with snowy peaks! 🏔️ A visual treat for the eyes 👀. This is evident with participants from around 60 different countries worldwide! 🌏 The Almaty Marathon boasts numerous qualities, but one aspect truly stands out: charity! 🤝 Every edition supports a charitable cause, donating a portion of the entry fees to an association 🙌. Over the years, more than 30 projects have benefited from these crucial contributions. This coming September, your participation will aid children with disabilities!
If your adventurous spirit can still thrive amidst muscle aches, take the opportunity to explore the city 🏙️: the Panfilov Park and its Zenkov Cathedral! ⛪ Notably constructed entirely of wood without a single nail, impressive, right? 🪵 The Green Bazaar is like a museum of Kazakh trade culture, offering kumys (fermented mare’s milk) 🥛 and mountains of spices. Don't miss Kok-Tobe, the hill offering panoramic city views 🤳. You can also dive into the history of a well-known ancient civilization, the Huns, originating from Central Asia, particularly the area now called Kazakhstan! 📜
Are you ready to sign up for this exciting new adventure? ⚡
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
10 km
- Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Elevation gain : 195mD+
- 1 loopx42.195 km
- Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Elevation gain : 195mD+
- 1 loopx42.195 km
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Elevation gain : 97mD+
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
Road Running 10 km
Road Running- Sunday, September 28, 2025
- 1 loopx10 km
Nordic Walking 10 km
Nordic Walking- Sunday, September 28, 2025
- 1 loopx10 km
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
10 km, Nordic Walking, and Ekiden: from 15 years old
Marathon and Half-Marathon: from 18 years old
Race bibs will be available for pick-up on September 26 and 27, 2025, in Almaty, from 10 AM to 8 PM. The exact address will be provided later. Note that no bibs will be distributed on the starting site.
10 km: 2 hours
Half-Marathon: 3 hours
Marathon: 6 hours
Ekiden: 6 hours
Nordic Walking: 2 hours
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