Turkistan Marathon is a grand running event held in the ethnic style for all sports fans. Turkistan is situated in South Kazakhstan. It is one of the most ancient cities in the world: the city was founded more than 1,500 years ago. The running event takes place in the picturesque locations of the ancient city. The marathon track is unique: gentle slopes with the highest elevation point of just about 70 m. This makes the event suitable not only for beginner and intermediate runners but also for experienced athletes aspiring to end the sports season successfully and improve their performance. The marathon is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). Its tracks are certified in compliance with the World Athletics standards.

Distances: 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km, 10-km Nordic Walking, 3 km (10-14 years old).

Date: 27.10.2024

Start and finish: VISIT CENTRE TURKISTAN, 53A Amir Timur Street (parking lot).

Number of participants: 3,000 people

Please register online and pay the entry fee to participate.

Entry Fee:

• 42.2-km Marathon – 12,500 KZT
• 21.1-km Half Marathon – 12, 000 KZT
• 10-km Distance Race – 12, 000 KZT
• 10-km Nordic Walking – 10, 000 KZT
• 3-km Children’s Race – 6, 000 KZT

Starter kits will be issued in Turkistan from 10:00 to 20:00 on 25-26 October 2024. The exact address to pick up your kit will be announced later.

Age Categories:

• 42 km – 18-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• 21 km – 18+
• 10 km – 15-17, 18+
• 10-km Nordic Walking – 15+
• 3 km – 10-14

Overall winners for the 42.2-km and 21.1-km distances will be awarded medals, diplomas, cash vouchers and valuable prizes.

Winners in age categories for the 42.2-km, 21.1-km and 10-km distances will be awarded medals, diplomas, cash vouchers and valuable prizes.

Winners in age categories for the 3-km distance will be awarded medals, diplomas and valuable prizes.

All marathon finishers will receive commemorative medals.

It is worth noting that the 42.2-km Kazakhstan Marathon Championship among Masters 35+ will take place as part of the Turkistan Marathon 2024.

Please see the Official Regulations for more details (please see below).