Marathon d'Almaty

If you’re looking for a race that will whisk you away, you’ve hit the jackpot! ✈️ Renowned as the best event in Central Asia, we proudly present the Almaty Marathon ! 💪 Heads up, this isn’t a simple stroll, but a legendary athletic rendezvous in Almaty, Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿 Picture a race where your cardio is put to the test at the foot of the majestic mountains of the Tian Shan ⛰️, those snow-capped giant ladies watching the runners, a touch amused but forever majestic 🤩, and that’s exactly the magic of the Almaty Marathon 🏃‍♀️. On the menu, there’s something for everyone: the 10 km 🕺, the enthusiasts of the half marathon 🫵, and even for those dreaming of crossing the finish line of a full marathon 🎽, basically there’s a distance for everyone! For team players, the Ekiden lets you experience the marathon in a relay format 👯‍♂️. No worries for the tortoises 🐢 who let the hares 🐇 sprint ahead: a 10 km Nordic walk is also offered! 🌻

Almaty, once the capital of Kazakhstan, surprises with its never-ending slopes; here, between quick breaths, you discover a city where skyscrapers 🌇 flirt with snowy mountains! 🏔️ A real feast for the eyes 👀. Proof of it: participants from around the world, about 60 countries ! 🌏 The strengths of the Marathon of Almaty are many, but one focus stands out a little more than the rest: charity! 🤝 In every edition, the event selects a charitable cause and donates part of the registration fees to that nonprofit 🙌. Over the years, more than 30 projects have been launched thanks to these precious contributions. In September next, your participation will support children with disabilities!

If your adventurous spirit still vibrates between two sore muscles, take the opportunity to explore the city 🏙️: the Panfilov Park and its Zenkov Cathedral! ⛪ Notably built entirely of wood without a single nail, impressive, isn’t it? 🪵 The Green Bazaar is a museum of Kazakh trade culture where you’ll find kumys (fermented horse milk) 🥛 and mountains of spices, not to mention Kok-Tobe, the hill offering a view over the whole city 🤳. You can also learn about a well-known ancient civilization, the Huns, who originated in Central Asia and particularly in what is now Kazakhstan! 📜

So, are you in for this vibrant new adventure? ⚡